The Spectrum Centre conducts translational research into the understanding and psychological treatment of bipolar disorder and other related conditions.

They obtain significant grant funding from the ESRC, NIHR, MRC, and Lancaster University enabling us to work collaboratively with third sector organisations and service users, both regionally and nationally.

Spectrum Centre Workshops

2013

Working with confidentiality in mental health services
Invited Keynote, Oslo Norway, 6th September 2013
200 attendees
Lobban, F.

New Developments in Psychological Interventions for Bipolar Disorder
IAPT Bipolar National Demonstration Site Conference, Birmingham, 11th July 2013
60 attendees across two back to back workshops
Jones, S. H., Lobban, F., Tyler, E & Long, R.

Psychological therapy for bipolar disorder
Charlie Waller Institute, University of Reading, 21st May 2013
30 attendees
Jones, S. H. & Lobban F.

Advanced CBT Workshop (Bipolar Disorder)
University of East Anglia, 10th May, 2013
75 attendees
Jones, S. H. & Lobban F.

2012

Basic principles and values in working with bipolar disorder
Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust 3 day workshop series 26th Sept, 3rd & 10th Oct 2012
90 attendees
Jones S.H. & Lobban, F.

Increasing access to psychological interventions for relatives
Early Psychosis Conference, invited keynote address, Trondheim, Norway, September
2012
200 attendees
Lobban, F.

Formulating with Families Using a CBT framework
Early Psychosis Conference, invited keynote address, Trondheim, Norway, September 2012
200 attendees
Lobban, F.

Cognitive therapy for bipolar disorder
Salford MSc in Cognitive Therapy, Prestwich Hospital, 1st March 2012
30 attendees
Jones, S. H.

2011

Psychological therapy approaches for bipolar disorder
Institute of Psychiatry, 5th May 2011
50 attendees
Lobban, F. & Jones, S.

Understanding bipolar disorder from a psychological perspective
North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, May 4th 2011
25 attendees
Jones S.H. & Lobban, F.

2010

Core principles in CBT for bipolar disorder
Clinical PhD Workshop, University of California at Berkeley, 17th November, 2010
10 attendees
Jones, S. H. & Lobban F.

Beyond Relapse Prevention in CBT for Bipolar Disorder: The Roles of Positive Self-Appraisal and Recovery-Based Outcomes
Clinical Masterclass, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy Annual Conference, Manchester, July 10 2010
35 attendees
Jones, S. And Long, R.

Contact-

Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research
Division of Health Research
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YG

Tel: +44 (0)1524 593756