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Til Wykes

Professor Dame Til Wykes

Head of School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences

  • Professor of Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation

Research interests

  • Mental Health
  • Psychology

Biography

Professor Dame Til Wykes is Head of School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. She is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation at King’s College London.

Professor Wykes has a wide ranging portfolio of research into treatment developments and evaluation including digital technology solutions to mental health treatment. She has been involved in research in mental health treatments and services for many years and is currently part of SMARTEN, an ESRC funded network on student mental health. She founded and was the first Director of the Service User Research Enterprise (SURE), which employs expert researchers with experience of using mental health services. She is a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Lead at the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre.

She edits the Journal of Mental Health. She was awarded a Damehood for her work in mental health.

Research interests

  • Developing and evaluating psychological treatments for schizophrenia 
  • Digital mental health services and their acceptability and efficacy  
  • Predicting and personalising treatments for mental health problems 
  • Service user involvement 

Expertise and public engagement

  • Grant review panels in the UK and overseas 
  • Trustee (Weight Concern) 
  • Advisory Board (Psyberguide) 
  • President elect of the Schizophrenia International Research Society 
  • Chair: Cognitive Remediation Experts Workshop 
  • Fellow Academy of Medical Sciences 
  • Fellow Academy Social Sciences 
  • Fellow British Psychological Society 

    Research

    UNIQUE-Logo--Standard-A4-Size-at-600dpi-A556
    UNIQUE Research Group

    UNIQUE Research group carries out a range of sudies involving people who experience persistent, full-blown psychotic experiences but are not in need of care

    Alcohol and drugs
    Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

    Emerging consensus on measuring addiction recovery: Findings from a multi-stakeholder consultation exercise.

    Project status: Ongoing

    Maudsley Hospital
    Patient Involvement in Improving the Evidence Base on Inpatient Care (PERCEIVE)

    PERCEIVE is a research programme which looks at the therapeutic environment on inpatient psychiatric wards.

    Citrine

    A questionnaire for measuring the activity at inpatient psychiatric wards is being developed.

    Project status: Ongoing

    Design in Mind

    We are examining the design and layout of ward environments, and investigating how the ward design and interior impacts upon patient well-being.

    Project status: Ongoing

    Doorways

    The Doorways project is investigating whether increasing the access to therapeutic activities on acute inpatient psychiatric wards improves ward atmosphere.

    Project status: Ongoing

    Liaise

    Aiming to measure service user and staff perceptions of inpatient care, using a participatory research model developed by Dr Diana Rose.

    Project status: Ongoing

    Vocalise

    The aim of Vocalise is to investigate the barriers to change on the ward, as perceived by nursing staff working on acute inpatient wards.

    Project status: Ongoing

    Better Pathways

    The Better Pathways project is an evaluation of two models of admission to inpatient acute psychiatric care.

    Project status: Ongoing

    News

    Legacy donations to fund research into bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis

    Gifts in Wills left by Margaret Potts and John Clitherow will enable two laboratory research projects into bipolar disorder, and fund a research project on...

    research culture bulbs

    Professor Dame Til Wykes and Emeritus Professor Thomas Jamieson-Craig receive prestigious Schizophrenia International Research Society awards

    The Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) has announced Professor Dame Til Wykes as winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award and Emeritus...

    Til Wykes Tom Craig SIRS awards 2024

    App-based monitoring of thinking difficulties could help treatment of depression

    New research with over 500 participants diagnosed with depression has shown that smartphone assessments of their thinking difficulties is linked to the...

    man with phone in cafe

    Professor Laura Goldstein receives 2021 Barbara Wilson Award

    Professor Laura Goldstein received the award for her contribution to neuropsychology training and research at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology &...

    Laura Goldstein profile

    Professor Dame Til Wykes receives 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in Research

    The International Neuropsychological Society Lifetime Achievement award recognises Professor Dame Til Wykes' contributions to schizophrenia research.

    Professor Til Wykes

    Professor Paola Dazzan elected President of the Schizophrenia International Research Society

    The Schizophrenia International Research Society brings together researchers around the world to exchange the latest advances in biological and psychosocial...

    Paola-Til-3

    IoPPN staff share their thoughts on inequality on World Mental Health Day 2021

    Staff and students share their thoughts on how to tackle inequality within the mental health sector.

    equal

    Future-proofing mental health – Experts set out research roadmap to prioritise key areas

    UK academics have called for targets for mental health to meet the healthcare challenges of the next decade

    Partnership

    National Institute for Health Research announces mental health research goals for next decade

    Professor Dame Til Wykes, Vice Dean (Psychology & Systems Sciences) at IoPPN & NIHR Maudsley BRC Patient and Carer Involvement and Engagement cluster lead,...

    Professor Dame Til Wykes

    Professor Sir Robin Murray awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Schizophrenia International Research Society

    Professor Sir Robin Murray has been named as the recipient of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020....

    Professor Sir Robin Murray

    Events

    31Jan

    King's Experts Series: Digital Technology & Mental Health

    The King’s Experts Series is a series of events exclusively for King’s alumni, this webinar will touch on some of the latest research on digital technology...

    Please note: this event has passed.

    23Mar

    Professor Claire Henderson - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Claire Henderson's - inaugural lecture on 'Listen, share, negotiate – Approaches to empower and destigmatise.'

    Please note: this event has passed.

    11Jul

    Professor Charlotte Hanlon - Inaugural Lecture

    Join us in celebrating Professor Charlotte Hanlon's inaugural lecture on 'Working to improve the things that matter to people with mental health conditions in...

    Please note: this event has passed.

    Features

    Showcasing cutting-edge research and educational success at inaugural MHaPS Festival

    On 31 October 2023, we were delighted to host our first Mental Health & Psychological Sciences School Festival - a celebration of the diverse research and...

    MHaPS Festival 2023 6

    King's volunteers support the NHS

    Staff and students from King’s health faculties have been supporting the NHS clinical response to the pandemic at its most critical time.

    nurses-coronavirus

    Maudsley Debates - 21st to 30th

    The Maudsley Debates take place three times a year at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). Topics generally focus on issues that...

    Maudsley Debates 2 1903x558

    Maudsley Debates - 51st to 60th

    The Maudsley Debates take place three times a year at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). Topics generally focus on issues that...

    Maudsley Debates 2 1903x558

    King's community helps the fight against coronavirus

    Exploring how the King's community is supporting the fight against COVID-19

    Medical students

      Research

      UNIQUE-Logo--Standard-A4-Size-at-600dpi-A556
      UNIQUE Research Group

      UNIQUE Research group carries out a range of sudies involving people who experience persistent, full-blown psychotic experiences but are not in need of care

      Alcohol and drugs
      Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

      Emerging consensus on measuring addiction recovery: Findings from a multi-stakeholder consultation exercise.

      Project status: Ongoing

      Maudsley Hospital
      Patient Involvement in Improving the Evidence Base on Inpatient Care (PERCEIVE)

      PERCEIVE is a research programme which looks at the therapeutic environment on inpatient psychiatric wards.

      Citrine

      A questionnaire for measuring the activity at inpatient psychiatric wards is being developed.

      Project status: Ongoing

      Design in Mind

      We are examining the design and layout of ward environments, and investigating how the ward design and interior impacts upon patient well-being.

      Project status: Ongoing

      Doorways

      The Doorways project is investigating whether increasing the access to therapeutic activities on acute inpatient psychiatric wards improves ward atmosphere.

      Project status: Ongoing

      Liaise

      Aiming to measure service user and staff perceptions of inpatient care, using a participatory research model developed by Dr Diana Rose.

      Project status: Ongoing

      Vocalise

      The aim of Vocalise is to investigate the barriers to change on the ward, as perceived by nursing staff working on acute inpatient wards.

      Project status: Ongoing

      Better Pathways

      The Better Pathways project is an evaluation of two models of admission to inpatient acute psychiatric care.

      Project status: Ongoing

      News

      Legacy donations to fund research into bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis

      Gifts in Wills left by Margaret Potts and John Clitherow will enable two laboratory research projects into bipolar disorder, and fund a research project on...

      research culture bulbs

      Professor Dame Til Wykes and Emeritus Professor Thomas Jamieson-Craig receive prestigious Schizophrenia International Research Society awards

      The Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) has announced Professor Dame Til Wykes as winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award and Emeritus...

      Til Wykes Tom Craig SIRS awards 2024

      App-based monitoring of thinking difficulties could help treatment of depression

      New research with over 500 participants diagnosed with depression has shown that smartphone assessments of their thinking difficulties is linked to the...

      man with phone in cafe

      Professor Laura Goldstein receives 2021 Barbara Wilson Award

      Professor Laura Goldstein received the award for her contribution to neuropsychology training and research at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology &...

      Laura Goldstein profile

      Professor Dame Til Wykes receives 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in Research

      The International Neuropsychological Society Lifetime Achievement award recognises Professor Dame Til Wykes' contributions to schizophrenia research.

      Professor Til Wykes

      Professor Paola Dazzan elected President of the Schizophrenia International Research Society

      The Schizophrenia International Research Society brings together researchers around the world to exchange the latest advances in biological and psychosocial...

      Paola-Til-3

      IoPPN staff share their thoughts on inequality on World Mental Health Day 2021

      Staff and students share their thoughts on how to tackle inequality within the mental health sector.

      equal

      Future-proofing mental health – Experts set out research roadmap to prioritise key areas

      UK academics have called for targets for mental health to meet the healthcare challenges of the next decade

      Partnership

      National Institute for Health Research announces mental health research goals for next decade

      Professor Dame Til Wykes, Vice Dean (Psychology & Systems Sciences) at IoPPN & NIHR Maudsley BRC Patient and Carer Involvement and Engagement cluster lead,...

      Professor Dame Til Wykes

      Professor Sir Robin Murray awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Schizophrenia International Research Society

      Professor Sir Robin Murray has been named as the recipient of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020....

      Professor Sir Robin Murray

      Events

      31Jan

      King's Experts Series: Digital Technology & Mental Health

      The King’s Experts Series is a series of events exclusively for King’s alumni, this webinar will touch on some of the latest research on digital technology...

      Please note: this event has passed.

      23Mar

      Professor Claire Henderson - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Claire Henderson's - inaugural lecture on 'Listen, share, negotiate – Approaches to empower and destigmatise.'

      Please note: this event has passed.

      11Jul

      Professor Charlotte Hanlon - Inaugural Lecture

      Join us in celebrating Professor Charlotte Hanlon's inaugural lecture on 'Working to improve the things that matter to people with mental health conditions in...

      Please note: this event has passed.

      Features

      Showcasing cutting-edge research and educational success at inaugural MHaPS Festival

      On 31 October 2023, we were delighted to host our first Mental Health & Psychological Sciences School Festival - a celebration of the diverse research and...

      MHaPS Festival 2023 6

      King's volunteers support the NHS

      Staff and students from King’s health faculties have been supporting the NHS clinical response to the pandemic at its most critical time.

      nurses-coronavirus

      Maudsley Debates - 21st to 30th

      The Maudsley Debates take place three times a year at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). Topics generally focus on issues that...

      Maudsley Debates 2 1903x558

      Maudsley Debates - 51st to 60th

      The Maudsley Debates take place three times a year at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). Topics generally focus on issues that...

      Maudsley Debates 2 1903x558

      King's community helps the fight against coronavirus

      Exploring how the King's community is supporting the fight against COVID-19

      Medical students