News & Impact - December 2024

ACT Vet recruitment has now ended and we are evaluating the results. Thank you to everyone who took part in the programme. Your contribution to this study will help us understand whether an ACT-based app, specifically for veterans who experience gambling and/or PTSD difficulties, is effective.   If you still want to be involved, you can […]

Jess and Conor attended the Gambling Harms Research International Interdisciplinary Colloquium in Bristol. The colloquium showcased gambling harms research and lived experience experts from around the world. Jess and Conor presented a poster which discussed Project ACTIVATE and the ACT Vet application, which won the award of best poster. We are still recruiting for military […]

Jess Williams, lead researcher officer for Project ACTIVATE, attended The Exchange event at Swansea.com stadium. The Exchange event brought together researchers and the local community to raise more awareness of health research being conducted in the Swansea area. Jess presented a poster which discussed Project ACTIVATE and the ACT Vet application. We are still recruiting […]

We are now recruiting for military veterans experiencing gambling harm and/or PTSD symptoms to assess a new digital treatment. To complete the eligibility questionnaire, please click here, or for more details see further information located on the website.

Simon Wright, a PhD student at Swansea University attended the annual postgraduate research conference. Simon presented a poster which discussed Project ACTIVATE and the ACT Vet application. “I had a wonderful time presenting the prospective Project ACTIVATE as part of the annual PGR conference. I was struck by how many people shared our motivation to […]

Dr Hitch and colleagues visited the Links charity centre, Llanelli, to discuss all things veteran gambling and Project ACTIVATE. Links is used as a charity hub to support those experiencing poor mental health, including veteran groups. They are a superb support centre and offer various activities to help those who are struggling. We were quite […]