Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper

Associate Professor, Researcher, Science Communicator

About

I am an Associate Professor and research psychologist at the University of Southampton, specialising in mental health and wellbeing research using clinical research, theory, and positive psychology. I also teach Undergraduate and Postgraduate students Clinical Psychology.

My main research interests surround developing accessible mental health support, and recently I have concentrated on creating interventions that use AI, and exploring people’s opinions about AI in mental health care. Current projects also focus on the role of creative activities, such as music, colouring, knitting and craft across countries and cultures. This knowledge is applied to online apps and interventions, created to support wellbeing and mental health.

I am also interested in Science and Public Engagement, with a focus on involving patients and the public in the design of psychological and healthcare research, and ensuring research is communicated clearly to non-expert audiences. I have written for public audiences and run public events based on my research and teaching.

I am a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 

I received my BSc in Psychology from Cardiff University and a Masters by Research (MRes) in Cognitive Neuropsychology from the University of Birmingham. I received my PhD in Psychosis Studies from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.