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The Poison Dictates the Antidote: An Evaluation of a Rehabilitation Service for Torture Survivors Seeking International Protection in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Psychology. Discipline of Psychology, 2023)Background: The growing number of refugees is of particular concern to global mental health practitioners. Specifically, rates of torture among forced migrants are thought to exceed 50% (Duffy & Kelly, 2015). Survivors of ... -
Exploring the Potential of Multimodal and Multiphasic Brain-Computer Interfaces for Neurorehabilitation
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Psychology. Discipline of Psychology, 2023)Stroke is a significant contributor to disability-adjusted life years in Europe, and its incidence is expected to rise due to demographic changes highlighting the need for effective post-stroke motor rehabilitation. Early ... -
Evaluation of the wireless dry EEG Cumulus platform to conduct neurocognitive research
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Psychology. Discipline of Psychology, 2023)The identification and validation of reliable brain biomarkers to characterize neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders can be laborious and generally relies on time-consuming brain imaging methods. Brain activity ... -
Therapy, Art, Friendship and Flourishing in Illness: A Mixed Methods Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of an Art Therapy Group Intervention for Paediatric Patients with Chronic Illnesses
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Psychology. Discipline of Psychology, 2023)Children diagnosed with long-term chronic illnesses and medical conditions are at increased risk of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Children frequently report feeling different to their peers, struggle with self-esteem ... -
Relationships between dementia risk and protective lifestyle factors with cognition and brain function in midlife
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Psychology. Discipline of Psychology, 2023)It is now acknowledged that Alzheimer's disease (AD) neuropathology is present decades before the onset of clinical symptoms. Midlife is a critical period for the beginning of AD pathology and potentially a unique ...
