TARG Bristol
@bristoltarg.bsky.social
The Translational and Applied Research Group (TARG) at the University of Bristol conducts research into the psychological and biological factors that drive health-related behaviours (nicotine, alcohol, other drugs, mental health, and neurodiversity).
As ever, a fantastic conference and a huge thanks to everyone involved in organising it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
As ever, a fantastic conference and a huge thanks to everyone involved in organising it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
💬 Claire Garnett presented on the motives, strategies and goals of alcohol reduction attempts among people drinking at risky levels.
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💬 Claire Garnett presented on the motives, strategies and goals of alcohol reduction attempts among people drinking at risky levels.
💬 Angela Attwood presented on the readiness to quit of smokers attending the lung health checks.
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💬 Angela Attwood presented on the readiness to quit of smokers attending the lung health checks.
📊 Olivia Maynard presented on their 'Swap to Stop' pilot investigation of vaping information provision for people attending lung health checks.
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📊 Olivia Maynard presented on their 'Swap to Stop' pilot investigation of vaping information provision for people attending lung health checks.
Our work explores the psychological and biological factors that drive health-related behaviours, with a particular focus on nicotine and tobacco use, alcohol, other drugs, mental health, and neurodiversity.
October 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Our work explores the psychological and biological factors that drive health-related behaviours, with a particular focus on nicotine and tobacco use, alcohol, other drugs, mental health, and neurodiversity.
Starts at 2:36:34 into the programme!
October 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Starts at 2:36:34 into the programme!
Project #4: Optimising uptake and personalisation of digital health interventions for under-served groups: a case study with the Drink Less app
With lead supervisor @clairevgarnett.bsky.social
gw4biomed.ac.uk/optimising-u...
With lead supervisor @clairevgarnett.bsky.social
gw4biomed.ac.uk/optimising-u...
Optimising uptake and personalisation of digital health interventions for under-served groups: a case study with the Drink Less app - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP
Project Code MRCPHS26Br Garnett Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Digital interventions can play a large role in improving public health bu...
gw4biomed.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Project #4: Optimising uptake and personalisation of digital health interventions for under-served groups: a case study with the Drink Less app
With lead supervisor @clairevgarnett.bsky.social
gw4biomed.ac.uk/optimising-u...
With lead supervisor @clairevgarnett.bsky.social
gw4biomed.ac.uk/optimising-u...
Project #3: “Nudging” alcohol consumption: Developing interventions to encourage drinkers to reduce alcohol consumption by switching to no/low alcohol alternatives
With lead supervisor Prof Angela Attwood
gw4biomed.ac.uk/nudging-alco...
With lead supervisor Prof Angela Attwood
gw4biomed.ac.uk/nudging-alco...
"Nudging" alcohol consumption: Developing interventions to encourage drinkers to reduce alcohol consumption by switching to no/low alcohol alternatives - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP
Project Code MRCPHS26Br Attwood Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Our environment shapes our behaviour. Understanding this relationship can...
gw4biomed.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Project #3: “Nudging” alcohol consumption: Developing interventions to encourage drinkers to reduce alcohol consumption by switching to no/low alcohol alternatives
With lead supervisor Prof Angela Attwood
gw4biomed.ac.uk/nudging-alco...
With lead supervisor Prof Angela Attwood
gw4biomed.ac.uk/nudging-alco...
Project #2: Can experiences in Virtual Reality change body perception and satisfaction, in people with and without eating disorders?
With lead supervisor Dr Helen Bould
gw4biomed.ac.uk/can-experien...
With lead supervisor Dr Helen Bould
gw4biomed.ac.uk/can-experien...
Can experiences in Virtual Reality change body perception and satisfaction, in people with and without eating disorders? - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP
Project Code MRCNMH26Br Bould Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary Current treatments for eating disorders only work for around two third...
gw4biomed.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Project #2: Can experiences in Virtual Reality change body perception and satisfaction, in people with and without eating disorders?
With lead supervisor Dr Helen Bould
gw4biomed.ac.uk/can-experien...
With lead supervisor Dr Helen Bould
gw4biomed.ac.uk/can-experien...
Project #1: Breaking the Habit: Designing and Evaluating Behavioural Interventions to Reduce Vaping Dependence and Support Cessation
With lead supervisor @oliviamaynard.bsky.social
gw4biomed.ac.uk/breaking-the...
With lead supervisor @oliviamaynard.bsky.social
gw4biomed.ac.uk/breaking-the...
Breaking the Habit: Designing and Evaluating Behavioural Interventions to Reduce Vaping Dependence and Support Cessation - GW4 BioMed MRC DTP
Project Code MRCPHS26Br Maynard Project Type Dry lab Research Theme Population Health Science Project Summary Download Summary Vaping is often characterised by habitual, almost automatic use, with man...
gw4biomed.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Project #1: Breaking the Habit: Designing and Evaluating Behavioural Interventions to Reduce Vaping Dependence and Support Cessation
With lead supervisor @oliviamaynard.bsky.social
gw4biomed.ac.uk/breaking-the...
With lead supervisor @oliviamaynard.bsky.social
gw4biomed.ac.uk/breaking-the...
Reposted by TARG Bristol
Read the full research paper by Alice Porter, Elin Cawley,
@laura-ann-chapman.bsky.social, Charlotte Crisp, Ruth Wadman, Sally Barber, Ian Penton-Voak, Angela Attwood, Russ Jago and Helen Bould in @bmj.com Open:
bit.ly/4nUUuhd
@laura-ann-chapman.bsky.social, Charlotte Crisp, Ruth Wadman, Sally Barber, Ian Penton-Voak, Angela Attwood, Russ Jago and Helen Bould in @bmj.com Open:
bit.ly/4nUUuhd
A qualitative study in UK secondary schools exploring how PE uniform policies influence body image attitudes and PE engagement among adolescent girls
Background Many adolescent girls experience body dissatisfaction and have low levels of physical activity. Secondary school physical education (PE) offers opportunities for girls to build self-confide...
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July 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Read the full research paper by Alice Porter, Elin Cawley,
@laura-ann-chapman.bsky.social, Charlotte Crisp, Ruth Wadman, Sally Barber, Ian Penton-Voak, Angela Attwood, Russ Jago and Helen Bould in @bmj.com Open:
bit.ly/4nUUuhd
@laura-ann-chapman.bsky.social, Charlotte Crisp, Ruth Wadman, Sally Barber, Ian Penton-Voak, Angela Attwood, Russ Jago and Helen Bould in @bmj.com Open:
bit.ly/4nUUuhd
Their findings showed:
1️⃣ Risk perception shifts with recent events but shows stable hazard links over time
2️⃣ Wildfires, droughts and floods form a persistent perception network
3️⃣ Network analysis reveals patterns in how the public links perception of multiple risks
1️⃣ Risk perception shifts with recent events but shows stable hazard links over time
2️⃣ Wildfires, droughts and floods form a persistent perception network
3️⃣ Network analysis reveals patterns in how the public links perception of multiple risks
July 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Their findings showed:
1️⃣ Risk perception shifts with recent events but shows stable hazard links over time
2️⃣ Wildfires, droughts and floods form a persistent perception network
3️⃣ Network analysis reveals patterns in how the public links perception of multiple risks
1️⃣ Risk perception shifts with recent events but shows stable hazard links over time
2️⃣ Wildfires, droughts and floods form a persistent perception network
3️⃣ Network analysis reveals patterns in how the public links perception of multiple risks