Prof. April Hargreaves
Programme Director for Psychology
Prof. April Hargreaves is Programme Director for Psychology at ICEP Europe. A cognitive neuropsychologist by background, April completed her doctorate in neuropsychology and genetics at Trinity College Dublin, where she explored the cognitive profile of schizophrenia risk variants using genome-wide association data. Her early research also investigated cognitive remediation therapy and CoQ10 supplementation as potential interventions for cognitive decline in psychosis.
April has held senior academic roles in higher education for over 15 years and has a strong track record in programme development, teaching, and research. She co-founded the SAMI (Stigma and Mental Health Ireland) Laboratory with Dr. David Mothersill and Dr. Gerard Loughnane, through which she leads international research into mental health and neurological stigma, with active projects in Ireland, Romania, Liberia, and the USA.
She is also actively involved with Neurodiversity SPARK, a Northern Ireland-based organization supporting neurodivergent adults and promoting inclusive practices across education and employment. April has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is editor of two academic books: Co-Enzyme Q10: From Fact to Fiction and Schizophrenia: Triggers and Treatments.
Her current work focuses on neurodiversity, stigma reduction, and inclusive digital education. She is committed to applying social psychological principles to real-world challenges in health, equity, and education.