Digitally delivered treatments such as online or computerised therapy, mental health games and immersive technologies like Virtual Reality can make mental health support more accessible, engaging and efficient.
CATAPULTS is a research study exploring whether two interactive digital games could help support children who experience difficulties with focus and concentration at school, including children with ADHD. The study aims to find out whether these games could be a practical and useful resource for schools.
CATAPULTS is led by researchers at the University of Nottingham and King’s College London, and is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Self-harm is a complex behaviour and we still have much to learn about it. There are many different factors that interact and evolve over time that may lead a young person to self-harm. There are not currently many evidence-based interventions to support young people who self-harm and most have not been co-developed with young people.
ADHD affects 1 in 20 school-age children worldwide. It makes it hard to focus, remember things, and stay organised, which can impact skills like reading, maths, and overall learning. These challenges often affect a child’s future, from job opportunities to mental health. While medication can help, it has short-term effects and sometimes unwanted side-effects.
Professor Maddie Groom is a Professor of Applied Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and is co-lead of the Children and Young People’s theme.
Professor Ellen Townsend leads the Self-Harm Research Group (SHRG) within the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham.