Lydia Carr

Currently working as a Research Assistant in the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) Research Team at Oxford University. This role involves recruiting, screening and assessing patients for two clinical trials, Feeling Safe and THRIVE. Recent Durham graduate with a BPS accredited 2:1 honours degree in Natural Sciences (Biology and Psychology). My four years of undergraduate study included over 50% psychology modules, a one-year exchange to the University of Calgary, Canada, and advanced study in a wide range of fields including Atypical Development, Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics. I have clinical research experience working as an intern in the Anxiety and Mood Disorders lab at the Child Study Centre, Yale University Department of Medicine, USA. I am also experienced in dealing with students struggling with all types of mental health issues through volunteering at Nightline (listening helpline service), and I have applied behavioural psychology experience in the workplace through employment at Setters.