• Question: Do you think you winning 'I'm a scientist' will have an actual impact on science and psychological treatment regarding mental health in the long-term?

    Asked by sciencelover4lyfe to Steve, Michelle, Jermaine, Jack, Gem on 16 Jun 2017. This question was also asked by HaShDaB.
    • Photo: Jermaine Ravalier

      Jermaine Ravalier answered on 16 Jun 2017:

      No – I don’t think a £500 bursary could do that for anyone. However, in my case it would help to engage more young people to become interested in psychology – and then hopefully train as psychologists – and therefore have a long term impact from the perspective.

    • Photo: Steven Brown

      Steven Brown answered on 16 Jun 2017:

      It could do – the recognition of those who win, perhaps more than the money, is a good indicator of the value of the proposed research. This should help get ideas off the ground.

    • Photo: Jack barton

      Jack barton answered on 18 Jun 2017:

      I’m not sure it will have an impact on science and psychological treatment per se but hopefully it gets more people interested and excited in research and, just as importantly, communicating it!

    • Photo: Michelle Jamieson

      Michelle Jamieson answered on 18 Jun 2017:

      £500 couldn’t go that far, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction to raise awareness!

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