Can We Rewire the Brain? with Prof Emily Holmes

In this episode, Professor Rory O’Connor interviews Professor Emily Holmes, a clinical psychologist and mental health researcher at Uppsala University, whose work explores the role of mental imagery in mental health and how psychological research can inform new approaches to treatment.

They discuss why everyone’s imagination is different and how the way we picture things in our minds can influence our thoughts, emotions and mental health. The conversation also explores the relationship between art and science, and how creative approaches can help researchers better understand the mind and develop new ways to support people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Emily shares insights from her research on mental imagery and reflects on the potential for bringing together psychology, creativity and science to improve our understanding of mental health.