About
David Fowler is a Professor of Psychology at the School of Psychology, University of Sussex. His research focuses on cognitive remediation, psychosis intervention, mental health service improvements, and youth mental health. He has published over 230 articles and led numerous grants, including the CATALYST project (2022-2025) and GiVE3 trial (2022-2024). His work emphasizes early intervention strategies, community-based approaches, and digital therapies for psychosis. Key projects include the ECLIPSE programme (2014-2019) and the EYE-2 trial evaluating social engagement interventions.
Research Interests: Cognitive remediation therapy, first-episode psychosis treatment, voice-hearing interventions, and public health strategies for mental health service optimization. His studies often involve multi-disciplinary collaborations and patient-centered methodologies to improve functional outcomes and social recovery.
Grants and Collaborations: He has secured funding from the NIHR, Economic and Social Research Council, and Sussex Partnership NHS Trust for projects like PRODIGY (2015-2019), which aimed to prevent social disability in young people with mental illness. His work bridges clinical practice and public health, emphasizing translational research.
Key contributions include developing the Social Recovery Therapy framework and exploring mechanisms of cognitive interventions. He is affiliated with the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (2019-2024).
