Emma Palmer-Cooper

Dr. Emma Palmer-Cooper is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Centre for Innovation in Mental Health. She holds a PhD in Psychosis Studies from King’s College London and has previously worked at the University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry. Her research focuses on developing accessible mental health interventions using AI, digital tools, and positive psychology, with a particular interest in psychosis, bipolar disorder, and student wellbeing.

Education:

• BSc Psychology, Cardiff University
• MRes Cognitive Neuropsychology, University of Birmingham
• PhD in Psychosis Studies, King’s College London

Research Interests:

• Metacognition in Psychosis
• Creativity & Wellbeing
• AI-driven Mental Health Interventions
• Student Mental Health Resilience

Recent Projects:

• Prediction of Academic Success and Student Mental Health
• Crafting Heritage for Well-being in Iraq (British Academy-funded)
• Co-developing Metacognitive Training Programs

Awards:

• SUSU Best Pastoral Support Winner (2024)
• Wellcome Trust/British Psychological Society Funded Psychologist of the Week (2022)
• Dean’s Award for Public Engagement (2020)

Teaching:

• Director of MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology
• Lead for 'Psychology of Mental Health' undergraduate module
• Supervises PhD, DClin, DEd, and MSc/UG dissertations

Labs/Teams: Member of the Institute for Life Sciences and Centre for Innovation in Mental Health.