Digital CBTe: A promising digital treatment for binge eating
2 September 2025
An innovative digital treatment programme for binge eating, Digital CBTe, has shown significant benefits in multiple pilot studies.
Brain’s functional networks operate in cycles, study finds
27 August 2025
The brain’s networks activate in structured cycles, according to a major new study led by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford.
New brain scan study could change how psychosis is treated
26 August 2025
The findings of a new brain study could change the way doctors treat mood disorders involving psychosis in patients.
Planning application submitted for a major mental health and medical research campus in Oxford
22 August 2025
Plans to transform an NHS site into a major mental health and medical research campus in Headington have been submitted to Oxford City Council by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Doctors call for improved physical health monitoring for people prescribed psychiatric medication
13 August 2025
A major new Lancet Commission has called for people taking psychiatric medications - such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilisers - to receive proactive, ongoing physical health monitoring and support.
£27 million gift funds new Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research focused on young people’s mental health
6 August 2025
A pioneering research centre aimed at achieving better mental health outcomes for children, young people and families will be established at the University of Oxford thanks to a £27 million gift from The Paul Foundation.
Identifying research priorities for severe paranoia
25 July 2025
We talk to lead author David Sher about his paper, which aimed to establish potential research priorities for understanding and treating severe paranoia for the first time.
'I always say that inclusion without influence is tokenism' - Chris Frederick at the Race and Psychiatry Journal Club
22 July 2025
DPhil student Maya Ogonah, co-founder of the Race and Psychiatry journal Club in the Department of Psychiatry, interviews Chris Frederick, a mental health lived experience advisor and suicide attempt survivor.
Key outputs from Attune project on adverse childhood experiences and mental health
17 July 2025
The ATTUNE project, focused on understanding adolescent mental health and childhood adversities through the use of participatory arts methods, is due to conclude at the end of August 2025.
Certain chronic health conditions associated with increased risk of dementia – new study
17 July 2025
Developing cardiovascular, mental health and neurological-related illnesses before the age of 70 is associated with a greater risk of dementia later in life, with the more of these conditions accumulated the greater the risk, according to a new study by the University of Oxford.
Incorporating physical health considerations into mental health strategies could save millions of pounds
10 July 2025
Reducing the number of physical health issues associated with mental health conditions by just 1% could translate to savings of over €190 million (equivalent to around £164 million) in hospital costs every year in Europe.
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms not generally that common, major new study finds
10 July 2025
The largest review of antidepressant withdrawal studies to date has identified the type and incidence of symptoms experienced by people discontinuing antidepressants, finding most people do not experience severe withdrawal.
Award in memory of Dr Valeria Frighi given to psychology trainee Michael Barry
1 July 2025
The £1,000 fund was set up to support researchers with an interest in intellectual disabilities.
Parkinson’s drug effective in treating persistent depression
30 June 2025
A drug used for Parkinson’s disease has been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of difficult to treat depression, in a study led by the University of Oxford.
How do vaccines reduce the risk of dementia?
25 June 2025
Chemicals (‘adjuvants’) contained in some vaccines may be one reason, according to new study by a team at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford.
Oxford-developed support for child anxiety to be adapted for families in Chile
24 June 2025
The successful parent-led programme, developed with support from the NIHR ARC OxTV, is being culturally adapted in a new international collaboration.
New OPM-MEG brain scanner installed at the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity (OHBA)
19 June 2025
The advanced technology will open new avenues for research, including scanning children, dementia patients and enable full-body movement studies.
Oxford strengthens global mindfulness research with £1 million gift
12 June 2025
The University of Oxford has announced a £1 million donation to advance the work of the Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre.
Associate Professors appointed to the Department of Psychiatry
2 June 2025
Four Associate Professors have been appointed in the most recent Recognition of Distinction round.
From conversation to collaboration: Departments tackle shared health challenges
23 May 2025
Researchers from the Department of Psychiatry and Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences came together last week for a collaborative showcase, aiming to spark new ideas for collaborative research by identifying areas of shared interest and potential.