Public Engagement

Image shows Prof Stella Chan and the young citizen scientists on stage at the book festival in front of a blue screen that says 'Edinburgh International Book Festival'

11th Jan 2022 |

Public Lectures

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2021

Prof Stella Chan and our Young Citizen Scientists graced the stage of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, August 2021. […]

14th Dec 2021 |

Research opportunities

Soothing images and how they relate to individual traits and symptoms

We are looked for participants aged 18 years + to take part in our online study.

27th Oct 2021 |

Research opportunities

Investigating the effects of nature-related sounds and images on the mood of adolescents

We are looking for young people aged 13 – 17 years to take part in an online study.

26th Oct 2021 |

Project Soothe Exhibition Report

We held an exhibition in the Real Life Science Studio of the John Hope Gateway at the Royal Botanic Garden […]

22nd Oct 2021 |

Apps

Soothing images may help those feeling isolated during Covid-19 pandemic, researchers say

The pictures may be especially helpful in improving the mood of those feeling isolated during the Covid-19 pandemic, clinical psychologists […]

22nd Oct 2021 |

Apps

Soothing image app helps emotional wellbeing

A bank of comforting images to improve the wellbeing of the carers of people affected by dementia has been developed […]

8th Sep 2021 |

Media

Project Soothe – pictures to calm the soul

A bank of comforting pictures is being compiled by team of clinical psychologists to improve the nation’s wellbeing… Read The […]

8th Sep 2021 |

Media

Can a picture calm you down? Put these soothing shots to the test

Psychologists collect a series of stress-busting shots to test if it improves mental health. Read the STV News article

8th Sep 2021 |

Media

Soothing image bank puts wellbeing in focus

A bank of comforting images is being compiled by a team of academic clinical psychologists to help improve people’s mental […]

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Edinburgh International Book Festival 2021

Soothing images and how they relate to individual traits and symptoms

Investigating the effects of nature-related sounds and images on the mood of adolescents

Project Soothe Exhibition Report

Soothing images may help those feeling isolated during Covid-19 pandemic, researchers say

Soothing image app helps emotional wellbeing

Project Soothe – pictures to calm the soul

Can a picture calm you down? Put these soothing shots to the test

Soothing image bank puts wellbeing in focus

Get Involved

Funding Support