This MRes is for you if you’re interested in exploring the role of different contexts in how we interpret and deal with complex mental health issues.. It is designed for students who are accepted for doctoral research training through the LISS DTP Programme. This MRes is also an excellent preparation for a career in research and clinical practice.Learn about psychological therapies, their application and effectivenessTake a supervised placement in a mental health settingGain research and writing skillsLearn from experts in the fieldFunded studentships available through the LISS DTP programme.What you'll studyThis MRes gives you the expertise to assess mental health problems, understand their origins and help recovery. You’ll learn about psychological therapies including individual cognitive behavioural therapies, cognitive analytic therapies, psychodynamic therapies, as well as group and family therapies. You’ll come to know which interventions may be helpful for whom.During your experiential group, you’ll have the opportunity to become more mindful and experienced in working with emotional, behavioural and psychological distress. You’ll also learn about research methods in social sciences, and undertake an original research project.By the time you complete the programme, you’ll be a skilled communicator, adept at expressing your ideas in spoken or written form.