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Darren Dunning is a Research Fellow at the York Trials Unit, University of York, joining in November 2023. He has over 20 years of research experience and has held post-doctoral positions at the University of East Anglia, University of Cambridge, and University of Hertfordshire.
Education:
- BSc in Applied Psychology from University of Durham
- MSc in Developmental Psychopathology from University of Durham
- PhD in Psychology from University of York
Dunning's research focuses on developmental disorders, working memory, adolescent mental health, emotional granularity, and mindfulness. His work bridges interventions (e.g., mindfulness programs, cognitive training) with basic science (e.g., understanding cognitive skill development and emotional processing).
His publications (2010–2022) primarily explore mindfulness-based interventions for youth mental health, working memory training efficacy, and their applications in developmental disorders like ADHD. These studies span psychology, cognitive science, education, and public health domains, with subfields including meta-analysis, emotional regulation, and neuroplasticity.
External Activities:
- Associate Member at University of Hertfordshire
- Visiting Scientist at MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge
- Associate Editor for the journal Mindfulness (2020–present)
Dunning supervises research in working memory and mental health, and his work has been featured in podcasts and YouTube videos, including discussions on mindfulness and emotional granularity.
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