Dr Kevin Hochard
Head of Division
Biography
Kevin conducts research on the links between sleep disorders (e.g. Insomnia and Nightmares) and suicidal behaviours, with a focus on developing brief behavioural intervention (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Training/therapy). Kevin teaches across the undergraduate programme; in particular, research methods.
Teaching and Supervision
Kevin is module leader for the MSc 'Applied Research Methods' module (PS7602). He also lecturers on Research Methods and Skills (PS4005), and Psychological Therapies (PS5013). Kevin also supervises undergraduate, MSc and MRes dissertations. He also supervises PhD students.
Research and Knowledge Exchange
Kevin’s research has two main strands. The first examines the effects of poor sleep and sleep disorders on suicidality. He is interested in the processes through which sleep can regulate mood and the impact of this regulation or lack thereof on waking life. His work at present fits within the Contextual Behavioural Science tradition and focuses on the development and testing of brief intervention techniques. The second strand is Operational Research, which is focused on promoting health and well-being using data-driven insights, working with partner organisations such as Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Kevin leads the Operational Research Special Interest Group of the Health and Wellbeing Research and Knowledge Exchange Institute.