Welcome to MindTech, a national research centre focused on mental healthcare and dementia technologies.
Founded in 2013, MindTech is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. We collaborate with healthcare professionals, patients, researchers, and industry leaders to improve mental health through innovative technologies.
MindTech is proud to be one of 14 NIHR-funded HRCs. The aim of the HRCs is to accelerate the development of healthcare technologies to improve the effectiveness and quality of health and care services. We focus on four main technologies areas:
Led by Professor Chris Hollis and Dr Jen Martin, our diverse team boasts extensive clinical and research expertise. Additionally, our Involvement groups brings invaluable lived experiences, enriching our understanding and approach to mental health challenges.
Explore our website to learn more about our research, read impact case studies and find out how to get involved.
Dr. Charlotte Hall is a Principal Research Fellow working within the NIHR MindTech-MedTech Cooperative HRC and Biomedical Research Centre at the University of Nottingham.
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Priya is a Research Associate with MindTech currently working on SPARX (a serious game for young people experiencing mild to moderate depression) and CaTS-App (a tool to understand and support young people who self-harm).
Jo is Partnerships Manager for MindTech where she focuses on building collaborations, supporting knowledge mobilisation and training activities, and increasing the reach and impact of digital mental health research.
Jen is our Deputy Director and oversees all of our activities and projects. Jen works closely with our Director, Chris, to develop the overall MindTech strategy and ensure that we are responding to the latest changes in the digital technology landscape.
Orii McDermott, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Mental Health and a visiting researcher for the Doctoral Programme in Music Therapy, Aalborg University.
Michael Craven, PhD, is Principal Research Fellow and MindTech Technology theme lead. He has contributed over 30 years to research and teaching in the areas of healthcare technology assessment, electronic engineering and computer science.
Professor Elvira Perez Vallejos is Professor of Digital Technology for Mental Health and Digital Technologies at Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Mental Health and Technology theme (Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Medicine).
Blandine’s main research interest is on neurodevelopmental disorders, most specifically ADHD and Dyspraxia. Blandine completed her undergraduate training in child psychology in Reading.
Jake is the Industry Engagement Manager for MindTech and the NIHR MH-TRC Mission.
Richard is Professor of Psychiatry and Community Mental Health at the University of Nottingham and leads our Adult Mental Health and Mood Disorder theme.
Jenny is Research Operations Manager for MindTech and is responsible for the day-to-day management of MindTech projects and finance.
Dr Joanna Lockwood is a Senior Research Fellow within MindTech at the University of Nottingham. Her research focuses on how digital innovation, coproduction and creative methodologies can enhance understanding, assessment, communication and support relating to self-harm and suicide in children and young people.