Psychology - University of Southampton

19/06/2026

Congratulations to Postgraduate Researcher Mansi Pattni who was named Runner Up and the People's Choice Award winner in the University's Three Minute Thesis competition, for her presentation 'When AI Faces Look More Human than Real Faces'

19/05/2026

Our researchers have identified the best dosage for each ADHD medication. It could help patients avoid dosages that are too low to be effective or too high, causing side effects.

The team, led by Professsor Samuele Cortese, has also developed a free online tool based on the findings.

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New study reveals best dosage for ADHD medications

06/05/2026

Inflatables, candyfloss and...unicorns! It's been great to celebrate with staff and students at the first Psychology End of Year Carnival today - and raise money for local charity Abby's Heroes

Thanks to everyone who joined us and supported the event.

08/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr Valeria Parlatini, Associate Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, who has received an NIHR Advanced Fellowship worth nearly £1.4 million to support effective treatment of ADHD.

The funding will support research which aims to predict who is going to benefit from ADHD medication Methylphenidate (MPH) or not, based on pre-treatment clinical, cognitive and physiological characteristics.

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Dr Valeria Parlatini receives NIHR Advanced Fellowship to predict response to ADHD treatment

30/03/2026

Families waiting for months, or even years, for a child ADHD diagnosis feel stressed, powerless and “forever in limbo”, according to a study by our psychology researchers.

Working with King’s College London, they spoke to parents on waiting lists with the UK’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

Parents recognised the strain services are under, but also expressed their frustrations and suggested improvements.

Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/16wmh3rh9t

Psychology - University of Southampton | King's College London

18/03/2026

A fantastic day for our students and staff at Science and Engineering Day.

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10/03/2026

A questionnaire tool to identify the support needs of neurodivergent children & young people ahead of formal assessment is being trialled locally.

The tool, developed from Southampton research, focuses on their strengths and interests rather than what they find challenging.

New tool to support neurodivergent children

06/03/2026

A group of experts, led by Professor Samuele Cortese, are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

In a paper, published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry, they argue that there is no robust evidence that ADHD is over-diagnosed in the UK.

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No overdiagnosis of ADHD say experts

05/03/2026

19/02/2026

Is your phone your comfort blanket? 📲

Phubbing, checking your phone during conversations, is linked to deeper psychological needs. New research by psychologist Dr Claire Hart found that, for some people, phones are a source of reassurance, status, or distraction from uncomfortable emotions – even at the cost of face-to-face connection.

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Is your phone your comfort blanket?