{"id":62,"date":"2023-07-04T07:21:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T07:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:44:29","slug":"mental-health-and-neurodiversity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health and Neurodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental health disorders are among the top ten leading causes of disease burden worldwide, with no evidence of global reduction and some evidence to suggest an increase in prevalence. Whilst neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism are not mental illnesses, the challenges faced by neurodiverse people having to navigate system designed for neurotypical populations can greatly increase the risk of them experiencing associated mental distress and disorders. This interdisciplinary research focuses on improving services and outcomes for children, young people and adults vulnerable to or experiencing mental health problems or those with neurodevelopmental differences. Our research around mental health comprises a programme of research committed to preventing mental illness, improving the mental health of those experiencing problems and their families and promoting mental wellbeing.&nbsp; This includes developing understanding and approaches to enable effective mental health nurse interventions&nbsp;and using creative and psychological therapies to treat depression.&nbsp; Our research around neurodevelopmental conditions focuses on autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).&nbsp; In particular providing world leading research to understand the cause and impact of FASD and developing ways of supporting families and carers of people with FASD,&nbsp;and those within the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research in this area has been funded by MRC, NIHR, Burdett Trust, The Wellcome Trust and the AHRC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/our-current-phd-students-and-proposed-phd-topics\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/our-current-phd-students-and-proposed-phd-topics\/\">View our current PhD students and our proposed PhD opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salford-repository.worktribe.com\/person\/1166270\/clare-allely\">Professor Clare Allely<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salford-repository.worktribe.com\/person\/1164664\/celeste-foster\">Dr Celeste Foster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salford-repository.worktribe.com\/person\/1306222\/gemma-trainor\">Dr Gemma Trainor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/10\/arts-for-the-blues-workshop.jpg\" alt=\"workshop hosted by Arts For the Blues\" class=\"wp-image-1190\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/10\/arts-for-the-blues-workshop.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/10\/arts-for-the-blues-workshop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/10\/arts-for-the-blues-workshop-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/arts-for-the-blues-an-evidence-based-creative-psychological-therapy\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/arts-for-the-blues-an-evidence-based-creative-psychological-therapy\/\">Arts for the Blues<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/04\/Casadastraphobia-e1745492469180.jpg\" alt=\"Upside down picture of a person lying down in an open grassy field with sky above them. So the grass is at the top and the sky is at the bottom.\" class=\"wp-image-2697\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/04\/Casadastraphobia-e1745492469180.jpg 740w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/04\/Casadastraphobia-e1745492469180-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/04\/Casadastraphobia-e1745492469180-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/at-any-moment-i-can-fall-off-the-earth-a-thematic-analysis-of-the-experiences-of-people-living-with-casadastraphobia\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/at-any-moment-i-can-fall-off-the-earth-a-thematic-analysis-of-the-experiences-of-people-living-with-casadastraphobia\/\">Experiences of people with Casadastraphobia<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/neuroimaging-equipment.png\" alt=\"This Image shows a piece of neuroimaging equipment, used to measure brain activity, being set up on someone's head\" class=\"wp-image-1995\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/neuroimaging-equipment.png 601w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/neuroimaging-equipment-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/neuroimaging-equipment-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/eegmanylabs-a-large-scale-crowdsourced-replication-project\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/eegmanylabs-a-large-scale-crowdsourced-replication-project\/\">#EEGManyLabs<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/09\/mum-with-baby.jpg\" alt=\"mum holding child\" class=\"wp-image-531\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/investigating-the-impact-of-co-produced-parent-training-programmes-for-autistic-and-neurodevelopmentally-diverse-children-and-young-people\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/investigating-the-impact-of-co-produced-parent-training-programmes-for-autistic-and-neurodevelopmentally-diverse-children-and-young-people\/\">Impact of Co-Produced Parent Training for Autistic Children<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/NAPICU-and-salford-research-teams-MHND-1.jpg\" alt=\"The NAPICU and Salford research teams at a symposium event\" class=\"wp-image-1979\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/NAPICU-and-salford-research-teams-MHND-1.jpg 681w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/NAPICU-and-salford-research-teams-MHND-1-300x268.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/developing-evidence-base-for-cahms-provision\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/developing-evidence-base-for-cahms-provision\/\">Improving the Evidence-Base for Intensive CAMHS Provision<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2025\/04\/Woman-holding-baby-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding a baby with the babys hand by her mouth\" class=\"wp-image-2699\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/investigating-if-a-compassion-focused-therapy-app-improves-wellbeing-and-reduces-psychological-distress-in-those-at-risk-of-post-partum-stress-disorder-following-traumatic-birth\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/investigating-if-a-compassion-focused-therapy-app-improves-wellbeing-and-reduces-psychological-distress-in-those-at-risk-of-post-partum-stress-disorder-following-traumatic-birth\/\">Investigating if compassion focused therapy reduces psychological distress in women\/birthing people<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/07\/clock-g0347a9292_1280.jpg\" alt=\"apple watch\" class=\"wp-image-133\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/07\/clock-g0347a9292_1280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/07\/clock-g0347a9292_1280-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/developing-digital-wearables-to-support-young-people-struggling-with-repeated-self-harm\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/developing-digital-wearables-to-support-young-people-struggling-with-repeated-self-harm\/\">Mood on the Move: Smart Watch App Young People Who Self-harm<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/09\/parent-education-.jpg\" alt=\"child sat on parents knee\" class=\"wp-image-530\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/specific-salford-parents-and-carers-education-course-for-improvements-in-fasd-outcomes-in-children\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/specific-salford-parents-and-carers-education-course-for-improvements-in-fasd-outcomes-in-children\/\">Parent Education for FASD<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/09\/sick-baby.jpg\" alt=\"baby in hospital\" class=\"wp-image-529\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/assessing-the-prevalence-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-in-greater-manchester-school-children\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/assessing-the-prevalence-of-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-in-greater-manchester-school-children\/\">Prevalence of FASD<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"297\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/09\/stonehenge.jpg\" alt=\"stonehenge\" class=\"wp-image-507\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/scaling-up-human-henge-using-prehistoric-cultural-heritage-sites-to-enhance-mental-health-well-being-in-marginalized-communities\/\">Scaling up Human Henge<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/09\/man-behind-computer.png\" alt=\"man sat in front of computer during a meeting\" class=\"wp-image-533\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/specific-salford-parents-and-carers-education-course-for-improvements-in-fasd-outcomes-in-children\/\">SPECIFiC: A<strong> <\/strong>Parenting Programme for Caregivers of Children with FASD<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/sea.png\" alt=\"image of the sea with hills in the background\" class=\"wp-image-1996\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/sea.png 601w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/sea-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/sea-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/the-salford-nature-environments-database\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/the-salford-nature-environments-database\/\">The Salford Nature Environments Database<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/visual-minutes-describing-research-project-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"visual minutes describing the 'Value of Play' research project\" class=\"wp-image-2049\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/visual-minutes-describing-research-project-Copy.jpg 703w, https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2024\/07\/visual-minutes-describing-research-project-Copy-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__footer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/a-distinctly-dads-exploration-of-the-value-of-play\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/mental-health-and-neurodiversity\/a-distinctly-dads-exploration-of-the-value-of-play\/\">The Value of Play<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Completed Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group uos-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group uos-card__header is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.salford.ac.uk\/applied-health-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2023\/10\/CYP-as-one.jpg\" alt=\"young person doing an activity to help with their mental health\" class=\"wp-image-1193\" 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