The Centre for Applied Developmental Psycholgy (CAPD) engages in research on the application of theories and models of developmental psychology in a variety of applied settings: community; education; social justice; social care and mental health & well being. Centre for Applied Developmental PsychologyThe Centre for Applied Developmental Psycholgy (CAPD) engages in research on the application of theories and models of developmental psychology in a variety of applied settings: community; education; social justice; social care and mental health & well being.Our aspiration is to enhance children and young people’s well being and recovery in the face of mental health problems.We collaborate with partners in the NHS, voluntary organisations, education and social services. Our focus is on risk and resilience.We pursue these aims in experimental and basic scientific projects as well as applied population based investigations and clinical trials.In the context of service development and implementation, we aim to further and develop evidence-based treatments in preventative, health and mental health settings, which are informed by key developmental factors. Visit the website of the Centre for Applied Developmental Psychology to learn more. This article was published on 2024-08-28
