Biography
Helena Zavos is Reader in Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London.
Dr Zavos uses genetically sensitive designs to understand more about the relationship between mental health and physical health conditions. She is particularly interested in cardio-vascular health and its relationship with mental health and nutrition.
Her work takes a life-course perspective and has focused on different developmental periods including adolescence, emerging adulthood and older adults. Dr Zavos has worked extensively with the Colombo Twin and Singelton Study in partnership with the Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care Sri Lanka.
Research interests
- Mental Health
- Mental health and physical health overlap – particularly cardio-vascular health
- Nutrition and eating behaviours
- Menstrual related mental health
Teaching
- BSc in Psychology - Origins of Individual Differences (Year 2)
- BSc in Psychology – Behaviour Genetics (Year 3)
- BSc in Psychology – Research Project Supervisor (Year 3)
- Senior Tutor for BSc in Psychology
Expertise and public engagement
- Written a blog for the King's Engaged Researcher Network: Menstruation, Hormonal Contraception, and Mental Health: A Conversation
Research
G1219: Genesis 1219
G1219 is a longitudinal study that aims to examine the interplay between genes and the environment on the development of anxiety and depression over time.
Project status: Completed
Cycle Study
The Cycle Study uses digital methods such as daily questionnaires and wearable devices to understand links between the menstrual cycle and mental health
Project status: Ongoing
News
Self-harming behaviour more likely to be initiated in adolescence than in early adulthood
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found that girls, LGBTQ+ teenagers and bullied...
Events
Let's talk about menstruation and mental health
Join researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience for a group discussion about menstruation, hormonal contraception and mental health.
Please note: this event has passed.
Research
G1219: Genesis 1219
G1219 is a longitudinal study that aims to examine the interplay between genes and the environment on the development of anxiety and depression over time.
Project status: Completed
Cycle Study
The Cycle Study uses digital methods such as daily questionnaires and wearable devices to understand links between the menstrual cycle and mental health
Project status: Ongoing
News
Self-harming behaviour more likely to be initiated in adolescence than in early adulthood
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found that girls, LGBTQ+ teenagers and bullied...
Events
Let's talk about menstruation and mental health
Join researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience for a group discussion about menstruation, hormonal contraception and mental health.
Please note: this event has passed.