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.
The collective research activity of these LJMU staff spans experimental psychology, psychopharmacology, epidemiology, qualitative inquiry, and public health, with a strong shared focus on substance use, mental health, and health inequalities.
These LJMU researchers collectively span psychology, neuroscience, and social behaviour.
Current CPMH Co-Director, Professor Nicholas J White (LJMU) and former CPMH Co-Director, Professor Andrew Popp (Copenhagen Business School) are the series editors of the Liverpool University Press book series, Studies in Port and Maritime History.
The Nature related Pedagogies research group promotes inter-organisational collaboration and knowledge creation with a focus on nature related pedagogies for wellbeing.
Find out more information about our new Visiting Research Fellow scheme for scholars in the field of education.
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD with the Astrophysics Research Insitute, you can find out about the entry requirements, projects on offer and how to get in touch with us.
Gender, Violence and the Criminal Justice System's research is divided into strands, find out more about this work.
Find out more or contact the researchers within the Drug use and Drug Policy research group.
Prisons and Punishment's research is divided into strands, find out more about this work.