His research interests include the application of acceptance-based approaches for helping to reduce distress associated with the experience of psychosis. Dr White has a particular interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He is coordinator of an MSc programme in Global Mental Health that investigates how mental illness presents in low and middle income countries and explores culturally appropriate treatments for mental illness in these countries. Dr White also has an honorary contract as a Clinical Psychologist working with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.