Public Engagement – Page 2

23rd Mar 2022 |

Media

Soothing sight of cats and dogs

Looking at pictures of a pet could help beat anxiety and depression… Read the Mail Online article. MailOnline has 24.7m […]

7th Mar 2022 |

Schools

Boys in Mind collaboration

Project Soothe collaborated with Boys in Mind to run a pilot project at St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath, […]

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.

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 […]

8th Sep 2021 |

Media

Project soothe just the ticket for frazzled nerves

A TRANQUIL picture of a river bank with the trees reflected in the still water, a butterfly having a rest […]

8th Sep 2021 |

Media

A picture of health

Clinical psychologist Dr Stella Chan talks compassion focused therapy, Project Soothe and unconventional entrances in this month’s staff spotlight. Read […]

30th Jun 2021 |

Public Lectures

Developing Imagery Based Digital Wellbeing Tools

Stella Chan founded Project Soothe in 2015, and since then her team has collected over 800 soothing images from […]

11th Mar 2021 |

Celebrations

Celebrations

We are delighted to share some of the special video messages and photos of our first birthday in March 2016. […]

11th Mar 2021 |

Media

These 5 types of photograph are soothing, according to scientific research

Prof. Stella Chan talks with BBC radio Scotland ‘Personal Best’ presenter Gillian Russell about why Project Soothe was set […]

11th Mar 2021 |

Awards

BPS Public Engagement Award

Dr Stella Chan has won the British Psychological Society Public Engagement & Media Award (2017) in recognition of her […]

10th Mar 2021 |

Champions

Citizen Science Champions

We are grateful to the following schools and organisations who have helped raise awareness of our global research and the […]

10th Mar 2021 |

Schools

School Project

We have worked with many schools over the years to promote mental health and wellbeing through Project Soothe. Read more […]

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Funding Support

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Soothing sight of cats and dogs

Boys in Mind collaboration

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2021

Soothing images and how they relate to individual traits and symptoms

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

Project soothe just the ticket for frazzled nerves

A picture of health

Developing Imagery Based Digital Wellbeing Tools

Celebrations

These 5 types of photograph are soothing, according to scientific research

BPS Public Engagement Award

Citizen Science Champions

School Project

Get Involved

Funding Support