Our Sections

Head of Section: Professor Chris Hollis

Research in child and adolescent mental health and paediatric psychology is an area of major strength in Nottingham. Key research themes include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Groom, Hollis & Sayal), Tourette Syndrome (Jackson & Hollis), developmental epidemiology and trials (Glazebrook, Hollis & Sayal), and behavioural aspects of child health (Glazebrook & Tischler). 

The Section leads on the Children and Young People’s theme in the CLAHRC, focusing on translational research around treatment outcomes, ADHD and disruptive behaviours, and physical activity and exercise. Local clinical research networks include the ADHD Managed Innovation Network and the East Midlands Paediatric Psychopharmacology Group. We have close links with the East Midlands Hub of the Mental Health Research Network and lead on the national MHRN ADHD Clinical Research Group. We have an international reputation in research implementation in this field with Institute members taking leadership roles in U.K. and European Guideline groups (NICE and Eunethydis). 

This section acts as a focus for DH and NIHR bids and provides an inter-disciplinary framework for PhD students.

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