Surrey Minds

Health

Are GLP-1s Really the "Easy Way Out"?

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on June 22, 2026

Is using GLP-1s for weight loss really "cheating"? What do these medicines actually do, why do users feel they should keep it a secret, and how can we be more supportive?

Is using GLP-1s for weight loss really "cheating"? What do these medicines actually do, why do users feel they should keep it a secret, and how can we be more supportive?

Bias

When a Voice Triggers Bias

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on April 24, 2026

Can a voice shape how we are treated? Research reveals how “sounding gay” influences perception, bias, and real-world opportunities.

Can a voice shape how we are treated? Research reveals how “sounding gay” influences perception, bias, and real-world opportunities.

Dementia

A New Window to Brain Health in Parkinson’s and Dementia

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on March 12, 2026

Can our homes help detect brain changes? New research shows how digital sensing reveals subtle shifts in movement and cognition in everyday life, and can track disease progression.

Can our homes help detect brain changes? New research shows how digital sensing reveals subtle shifts in movement and cognition in everyday life, and can track disease progression.

Sleep

Why Sleep Matters for Healthy Aging

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on January 6, 2026

Improving your sleep can slow harmful brain changes and boost your cognitive resilience as you grow older.

Improving your sleep can slow harmful brain changes and boost your cognitive resilience as you grow older.

Habit Formation

How VR Is Changing the Way We Study Habits

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on December 9, 2025

Up to 65 percent of our daily behaviors occur habitually—but how habits form remains difficult for researchers to understand and measure. Virtual reality could change that.

Up to 65 percent of our daily behaviors occur habitually—but how habits form remains difficult for researchers to understand and measure. Virtual reality could change that.

Behavioral Economics

Running Dry: Can Psychology Help Tackle Our Water Crisis?

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on November 6, 2025

The world’s water supply is running low. Insights from psychology are helping us address the challenge.

The world’s water supply is running low. Insights from psychology are helping us address the challenge.

Aging

3 Myths About Cerebral Palsy

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on October 23, 2025

Uncover three common myths about cerebral palsy and why we need more research about ageing with this condition.

Uncover three common myths about cerebral palsy and why we need more research about ageing with this condition.

Bipolar Disorder

How Biology Shapes Reality in Schizophrenia and Bipolar

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on October 2, 2025

An overview of how genetics associated with schizophrenia and bipolar can influence how cells communicate, ultimately influencing a person’s thoughts.

An overview of how genetics associated with schizophrenia and bipolar can influence how cells communicate, ultimately influencing a person’s thoughts.

Neurodiversity

Why Dyspraxia Is Often Misunderstood

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on September 26, 2025

Dyspraxia affects one in 20 children but it is often overlooked and misunderstood. It affects movement and so much more.

Dyspraxia affects one in 20 children but it is often overlooked and misunderstood. It affects movement and so much more.

Education

Can Neurotechnology Enhance Our Learning?

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on July 4, 2025

By optimising how the brain learns, neurotechnology could make education more equitable and effective.

By optimising how the brain learns, neurotechnology could make education more equitable and effective.

Cognition

Perfect Pitch Isn't Just for Kids—Adults Can Develop It Too

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on June 4, 2025

Think absolute pitch is only for musical prodigies? A new study shows adults can learn it too — all it takes is the right learning method.

Think absolute pitch is only for musical prodigies? A new study shows adults can learn it too — all it takes is the right learning method.

Genetics

How Genes Influence the Timing of a Baby's First Step

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on May 7, 2025

The science behind motor milestones and learning to walk.

The science behind motor milestones and learning to walk.

Politics

My Week in Westminster at the Royal Society Pairing Scheme

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on April 25, 2025

Personal Perspective: Dr. Melissa Marselle spent the week in Westminster to learn first-hand how psychological science is used in government policy.

Personal Perspective: Dr. Melissa Marselle spent the week in Westminster to learn first-hand how psychological science is used in government policy.

Diet

Can Prescriptions for Bread Support Well-Being?

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on April 7, 2025

Imagine needing access to specialist food to stay well but only being able to get it in some parts of the country. What happens when access to safe food depends on your postcode?

Imagine needing access to specialist food to stay well but only being able to get it in some parts of the country. What happens when access to safe food depends on your postcode?

Eating Disorders

Preventing Disordered Eating in Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on March 20, 2025

A new study explores how a brief psychoeducational intervention for parents may help prevent disordered eating in children with Type 1 Diabetes.

A new study explores how a brief psychoeducational intervention for parents may help prevent disordered eating in children with Type 1 Diabetes.

Artificial Intelligence

Can Humanoid Robots Make Your 2030 Life Better?

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on March 5, 2025

Imagine waking up in 2030 to a humanoid robot preparing your breakfast in a perfect way. Will it simplify life or introduce new challenges?

Imagine waking up in 2030 to a humanoid robot preparing your breakfast in a perfect way. Will it simplify life or introduce new challenges?

Education

How to Spot and Support Highly Sensitive Children at School

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on February 6, 2025

About 30% of children in class will be highly sensitive to their environment. Teachers can use a questionnaire to identify these children and adapt their teaching accordingly.

About 30% of children in class will be highly sensitive to their environment. Teachers can use a questionnaire to identify these children and adapt their teaching accordingly.

Gender

How Psychology Can Help Make Parks Better for Women

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on January 6, 2025

The way women experience nature might be affected by gender roles and stereotypes—as well as gender-based violence. How can we ensure positive nature experiences for all?

The way women experience nature might be affected by gender roles and stereotypes—as well as gender-based violence. How can we ensure positive nature experiences for all?

Mental Health Stigma

Mental Illness Portrayals in Video Games: Can They Do Good?

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on December 12, 2024

Video games often misrepresent mental illness, raising concerns about the impact on stigma and emphasising the need for more responsible portrayals.

Video games often misrepresent mental illness, raising concerns about the impact on stigma and emphasising the need for more responsible portrayals.

Child Development

Can Babies Feel Their Heartbeats?

The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey on December 10, 2024

We often focus on how babies explore the world around them, but their first months are also a time of learning about their internal world...so how do we measure this?

We often focus on how babies explore the world around them, but their first months are also a time of learning about their internal world...so how do we measure this?