About the Unit
The Health and Cognitive Psychology Unit serves as the organisational home for researchers working on psychological processes related to health, cognition, and biological mechanisms. The unit forms a scholarly environment that contributes to the Department of Psychology’s research and teaching across campuses.
Research Focus
Researchers in the unit engage with topics ranging from fundamental studies of cognitive processes to applied health psychology and biological psychology. The aim is to generate new knowledge that enhances our understanding of the relationships between cognition, mental health, and health outcomes.
Research areas include:
- Cognitive processes such as attention, memory, and decision making.
- Health psychology, including behaviour change, illness management, and prevention.
- Biological and neuropsychology, focusing on the brain’s role in cognition and emotion.
- Methodological development within experimental and quantitative approaches.
Academic Collaboration
The unit functions as a hub for researchers collaborating across projects, research groups, and international networks. Its organisation supports methodological breadth and encourages interdisciplinary perspectives.