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Welcome to the Psychosis Metabolic Risk Calculator App – an innovative tool for displaying estimated cardiometabolic risk in young people with psychosis.
Principal Investigator
Benjamin I. Perry Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Institute for Mental Health
PsyMetRiC Research Group
Emanuele F. Osimo Clinical Lecturer in Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry
Shuqing Si Research Fellow
Institute for Mental Health
Clara Lewis Data Scientist
Institute for Mental Health
Ben Laws Research Fellow
Department of Psychiatry
Karla Hitchins Research Associate / PhD Student
Institute for Mental Health
Jasmine Hundal Clinical Fellow
Institute for Mental Health
James Hotham Clinical Fellow
Institute for Mental Health
Expert Advisory Group
Joie Ensor Associate Professor of Biostatistics
Applied Health Sciences
Graham M. Murray Professor of Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry
Rachel Upthegrove Professor of Psychiatry
Institute for Mental Health
Simon J. Griffin Professor of General Practice
Department of Public Health & Primary Care
Golam M. Khandaker Professor of Psychiatry
Bristol Medical School
David Shiers OBE Honorary Reader, Retired GP and Carer
Psychosis Research Unit
Richard I.G. Holt Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Faculty of Medicine
Peter B. Jones Professor of Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry
Carolyn Chew-Graham OBE Professor of General Practice Research
School of Medicine
Xiaoxuan Liu Associate Professor in AI and Digital Health
Applied Health Sciences
Alastair K. Denniston Professor of Regulatory Science & Innovation
Applied Health Sciences
Lived Experience Advisory Panel
Ashley
Carina
ZeZe
Antonio
Billie
Hannah
Chelsea
Sunniva
Collaborators
Jackie Curtis Conjoint Professor of Psychiatry
UNSW
Phil Ward Professor of Psychiatry
UNSW
Scott Teasdale Senior Research Fellow
UNSW
Javier Vazquez-Bourgon Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Universidad de Cantabria
Nathalia Garrido-Torres Psychiatrist
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio
Benedicto Crespo-Facorro Professor of Psychiatry
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio
Frederik Vandenberghe Clinical Pharmacist
Lausanne University Hospital
Chin B. Eap Professor of Psychiatry
Lausanne University Hospital
Jaakko Keinänen Clinical Lecturer
University of Helsinki
Saana Eskelinen General Practitioner & Researcher
University of Helsinki
Jaana Suvisaari Professor of Psychiatry
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Jarmo Hietela Professor of Psychiatry
University of Turku
Sébastien Brodeur Psychiatrist & Researcher
Université Laval
Marie France Demers Professor of Pharmacy
Université Laval
Sri Mahavir Agarwal Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University of Toronto
Margaret Hahn Professor of Psychiatry
University of Toronto
Sherry Chan Clinical Associate Professor
Hong Kong University
Wing Tse Research Associate
Hong Kong University
Gerardo Zavala Gomez Research Fellow
University of York
Najma Siddiqi Professor of Psychiatry
University of York
With Support From
PsyMetRiC
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Manufacturer:
University of Birmingham Enterprise Limited
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Date of Last Update:
Instructions:
Consult this page and the embedded help pages for correct use.
Warning:
PsyMetRiC is designed to inform clinical decisions but must not drive them. Clinical decisions should rely on a range of information including patient preference.
Performance of PsyMetRiC is reliant upon an internet connection.
Intended Use:
PsyMetRiC is a web-based clinical decision support tool intended for use by qualified health professionals. It calculates and displays estimates of the likelihood of
developing non-serious cardiometabolic outcomes—specifically, weight gain within one year, metabolic syndrome within six years, and type 2 diabetes within ten+ years—in young adults aged 16–35 with a psychotic disorder.
The information is intended to inform, not drive, clinical management and to support shared decision-making. PsyMetRiC does not screen, diagnose, triage, prioritize,
alert, or determine any clinical action; it does not provide treatment recommendations or diagnostic outputs, and it contains no embedded clinical thresholds or
risk categories. It is not intended for time-critical or emergency use.
Accompanying documentation describes the basis of the estimates (inputs, model approach, validation, and limitations) to allow independent clinical review.
Inputs are transmitted securely to the server, processed transiently in memory, and then discarded. No patient identifiable data are stored.
Classification: Class I Medical Device under UK MDR 2002
Serious Incident Reporting:
If a user experiences a serious incident, this should be reported to the developers through either the feedback form on this app, at [email protected], or to the MHRA.
Contact information will be stored and used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. The MailerLite service will be used to send email updates. See the MailerLite Security Statement for further information.
Privacy PolicyMailerLite Security Statement
We are always looking for researchers from anywhere in the world to join our international collaborative effort toward a future globally-useful tool to encourage shared, collaborative conversations toward better cardiometabolic health in early psychosis. If you are interested in joining forces with us, or have data that could be used to help validate or improve PsyMetRiC please click here to drop us a message!
Estamos siempre en busca de investigadores de cualquier parte del mundo para unirse a nuestro esfuerzo de colaboración internacional hacia una futura herramienta informativa de utilidad global, que fomente conversaciones compartidas y colaborativas para mejorar la salud cardiometabólica en la psicosis temprana. Si está interesado en unir fuerzas con nosotros o dispone de datos que puedan utilizarse para ayudar a validar o mejorar PsyMetRiC haz clic aquí para dejarnos un mensaje
Nous recherchons toujours des chercheurs du monde entier pour rejoindre notre effort de collaboration internationale en vue de développer un futur outil informatif, utile à l’échelle mondiale, afin d’encourager des conversations partagées et collaboratives pour améliorer la santé cardiométabolique dans la psychose précoce. Si vous souhaitez unir vos forces aux nôtres ou disposez de données pouvant servir à valider ou améliorer PsyMetRiC Veuillez cliquer ici pour nous envoyer un message
Etsimme jatkuvasti tutkijoita kaikkialta maailmasta liittymään kansainväliseen yhteistyöhömme, jonka tavoitteena on kehittää tulevaisuudessa maailmanlaajuisesti hyödyllinen informatiivinen työkalu, joka kannustaa yhteisiin ja yhteistyöhön perustuviin keskusteluihin paremman sydän- ja aineenvaihdunterveyden edistämiseksi varhaisessa psykoosissa. Jos olet kiinnostunut yhdistämään voimasi kanssamme tai sinulla on tietoja, joita voitaisiin käyttää PsyMetRiC:n validoinnin tai parantamisen tukena Klikkaa tästä ja jätä meille viesti
PsyMetRiC Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how we handle your personal information when you use the PsyMetRiC web app.
Contact Details
To contact the PsyMetRiC team, please use the feedback form available on the app.
What information we collect and why
- Calculator Inputs: Information entered to generate a risk score is transmitted securely to our server, processed transiently, then discarded. No inputted patient-identifiable data are stored or shared.
- Feedback: You may submit feedback through an encrypted web form, optionally including your name or email address.
- Mailing List: If you opt in, we collect your email to send updates.
- Server Logs: We collect anonymous technical data (IP address, page visits). Logs are reset every 24 hours and do not include any clinical inputs.
- Analytics: We use PostHog to track anonymised page and tab usage to help improve usability and functionality. No patient data or calculator inputs are ever captured.
Lawful Bases
- Risk calculator inputs: Explicit consent (by using the tool)
- Feedback and email updates: Legitimate interest
- Analytics: Consent (via cookie banner)
- Special category data: Explicit consent under UK GDPR Article 9(2)(a)
How long we keep information
Feedback and mailing list data will be securely retained for up to 10 years for regulatory compliance.
Who we share information with
We use the following GDPR‑compliant data processors:
Mailerlite
Provides mailing list functionality. Data is securely stored in the EU (ISO 27001 certified).
Jotform
Hosts our feedback form. Data is encrypted and stored in the EU (ISO 27001 certified).
PostHog
Self‑hosted analytics platform. We collect only anonymised usage events (page views, tab interactions). No health or calculator input data are sent to PostHog.
Analytics and Cookies
We use PostHog to understand general usage patterns and improve the app’s usability and functionality. This includes anonymised data such as page visits and tab interactions only.
No risk calculation data or user‑submitted health information is ever collected by PostHog.
Our app includes a cookie banner (via Civic Cookie Control) to request your consent before enabling analytics cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the banner settings.
International Transfers
Where needed, personal data may be transferred outside the UK in line with the UK GDPR and appropriate safeguards.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
You do not need to pay a fee to exercise these rights. If you make a request, we have one calendar month to respond.
How to Complain
If you have concerns about our handling of your data, please contact us first. If you are not satisfied, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint