CONNECT statistics

6
Universities across the UK

The University of Manchester

King’s College London

University of Glasgow

University of Edinburgh

University of Sussex

Cardiff University

357 Participants

78 The University of Manchester
82 King’s College London
26 University of Glasgow

44 University of Edinburgh
67 University of Sussex
60 Cardiff University

Gender

Ethnicity

119 Female

174 Male

5 Non-binary

22 Asian / Asian British

24 Mixed / multiple ethnic groups

4 Other ethnic group

51 Black / Black British / Caribbean / African

188 White

10 Prefer not to say

Sandapa Punchihewa

“Digital innovation is crucial to the future of mental health care in the NHS. The CONNECT project represents a significant step towards a more cohesive system that enhances patient outcomes and quality of care.”

Ellie Robson

“I am proud to be working on a research study that utilises the benefits of digitalisation for mental health services. Hospital admissions for people with psychosis are often very distressing and impact on personal identity, finding ways to reduce this is important. Participants are keen to be involved in research so that others can benefit and are excited by the possibility of using this system to help them think more about their behaviours and how it might affect their mental health.

Lois Parri

“CONNECT has given me invaluable insight into how large-scale psychosis studies are conducted. I’ve learned more about the rigour required to maintain high research standards while gaining a deeper understanding of psychosis, and I enjoy playing my role in that collective effort. This experience has also allowed me to get to know people I wouldn’t have met otherwise, enriching both my professional and personal perspectives.”

Joe Sherborne & Alice Warner

“One of the most rewarding parts of working on the CONNECT study is when we get to see the enthusiasm that service users have for taking part which is driven by a desire to help others like them in the future.”