Behavioural Therapeutics Lab

In the BTxLab we develop and evaluate effective and efficient behavioural approaches to treat and prevent problems such as depression and anxiety. We work across the lifespan. We work with children and young people, working age adults and older people. We also target problems that are strongly associated with depression and anxiety, such as loneliness. We address mental ill health where it co-exists with long-term health problems [multimorbidity]. We used behavioural science to tackle loneliness during the global COVID pandemic and recovery. We also adapt our interventions to ensure they work for sections of the population who do not conventionally access psychological therapy. We have a world-leading programme of research to support men’s mental health and the mental health of older people. Using behavioural approaches and world leading science we have, over 25 years, shown that this is an effective and scalable way to both treat and prevent depression and anxiety.