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Mental Disorders Linked to Intimate Partner Violence

A new large-scale population-based study led by researchers from the University of Oxford investigated the link between nine major mental disorders and intimate partner violence perpetrated by men towards women.

Lifetime suicide risk factors identified

A new review by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry of previous studies into suicide worldwide has highlighted the effects of individual and environmental risk factors over a lifetime.

Department of Psychiatry Team Day – 23 January 2020

The department came together to share its latest research, updates and important news at the 2020 Team Away Day. Opening the event, Professor John Geddes, Head of Department, welcomed colleagues and shared his hopes and aspirations for the coming year.

Bioethics Game Launch - 27 January 2020

NEUROSEC (Neuroscience, Ethics and Society) launches bioethics game about digital phenotyping and mental health. 'Tracing Tomorrow' is a digital game prototype which investigates young people's values and preferences in the context of digital phenotyping for mental health in schools.

Department of Psychiatry Public Engagement and Science Communications Award 2019

The joint winners of the department award for Public Engagement and Science Communications were announced at the department team away day in January 2020. The Oxford Dementia and Ageing Research (OxDARE) team and the My Resilience in Adolescence (MYRIAD) project team both presented excellent examples of public engagement.