The PCHC explores the intersections between health, cognition and the brain, and how those fields influence our interaction with the larger world.
The Psychology Centre for Health and Cognition (PCHC) draws together the expertise of academics from psychology and related disciplines at Bath Spa University to draw together our two areas of expertise: the health of individuals, groups, and populations, and influences of (and influences on) cognition.
The PCHC therefore aims to cross the psychological divide between health and cognition, with an overall focus changing cognition to improve health, and investigating the influence of health and cognition.
Our work is based across two main research clusters: Health, led by Jermaine Ravalier, and Cognition, led by Pete Etchells.
Members of the PCHC explore a range of research areas that explore the way we interact with society, health, medicine and work.
Ranging from interests in refugees and arts therapy, to explorations of pain management and return to work practices, PCHC research works to examine and solve issues in contemporary society.
Our research areas
Our researchers have a track record of securing external funding for their projects, including support from the NHS, the University of Bath, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Work and Health Challenge Fund.
Our projects
Our members have shared their research in a number of public and media formats, from BBC television and radio interviews, to public school and Parliamentary visits, and even a TED talk.
Our impact
The Centre hosts, sponsors and supports research events at Bath Spa University and within the larger UK.
If you're planning a conference or symposium that you think comes under the umbrella of research in Psychology, Health and/or Cognition, and you would like the Centre to become involved in supporting it in some way, please email our Centre Directors:
The Brain and Behaviour seminar series is hosted annually by the Department of Psychology and the Psychology Centre for Health and Cognition. You can view all of the schedules and catch up on some of the talks.
Dr Jermaine Ravalier, Reader in Work and Wellbeing (Psychology), tell us about his passion for diversity and inclusion and finding practical ways to support the wellbeing of public service workers.
Spotlight on: Dr Jermaine Ravalier
Gerasimos
Markopoulos
Dawn
Albertson
Marie
Thomas
Peter
Etchells
Kate
Muir
Paulina
Wegrzynek
Anita
Fumagalli
Agnieszka
Janik McErlean
Agata
Vitale
Andrew
Bengry
Alexandra
de Sousa
Cordelia
Sutton
Jermaine
Ravalier
Alison
Lee