Research suggests that autistic people are at a higher risk of suicide than non-autistic people. Figures show that up to 66% of autistic adults had thought about suicide during their lifetime (compared to 20% of non-autistic adults), and up to 35% had planned or attempted suicide.
View and find out more about the members of the Sport Psychology, Education and Coaching Research Group.
Our research aims to make positive changes to coach, teacher and practitioner development and inform policy and practice to improve people’s lives. We provide multidisciplinary approaches to our research with the aim of solving real world problems and pride ourselves in collaborating with industry partners.
See the Sport Psychology, Education and Coaching Research Group's publications.
Our research aims to make positive changes to coach, teacher and practitioner development and inform policy and practice to improve people’s lives. We provide multidisciplinary approaches to our research with the aim of solving real world problems and pride ourselves in collaborating with industry partners.
We are always trying to make our research transferable to the intended population. Therefore, the Sport Psychology, Education and Coaching Research team are busy engaging in creating edited books, book chapters, blogs, podcasts, and online webinars.
Reimagining the Veteran is one of the strands within the Artivism Research Group. It aims to bring together academics, the arts, policymakers and advocates with veteran communities. Find out more about this project and watch the interviews.
Find out how LJMU's research informed the design and implementation of new innovative services across the North West of England for the management of self-harm and suicide risk.
Study abroad at Liverpool John Moores University for a semester or for a year. Learn how exchange and study abroad students can apply and start your journey.
Discover reasons to choose LJMU, from Liverpool’s culture to academic programmes, and see why students love our community.