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Professional basketball players who shine early stay skilled for longer
28 January 2019
Rising stars of NBA basketball retained more of their skill as they aged beyond their peak performance, according to a new study.
Facebook Live Event
24 January 2019
A Facebook Live Event organised by Oxford Sparks and the Neuroscience, Ethics and Society team at the Department of Psychiatry, asked the question - ‘Should we use AI to help prevent people from getting the blues?’
£20 million research hub could help African teens achieve their full potential
24 January 2019
An Oxford University-led project, to significantly improve the health and life prospects of a generation of Africa’s youth, is one of 12 individual studies taking place as part of the new UKRI Global Research Hubs.
25th British Isles Research Workshop
14 January 2019
Professor Keith Hawton hosted the 25th British Isles Research Workshop on Suicide and Self-harm in November 2018. An annually held event which brings together researchers from the UK, Ireland and other countries.
New 'MRC talks' podcast - Career Inspirations
9 January 2019
The new MRC talks podcast tells Professor Daniel Freeman’s career story – helping to improve lives through medical research.
6th Course on Network Meta-Analysis: 24-26 June 2019
8 January 2019
Led by Professor Andrea Cipriani the 3-day interactive course will give participants knowledge and practical skills on how to understand, critically appraise and publish a network meta-analysis.
Science and Art Partnership Showcased at Exciting New Exhibition – January 2019
20 December 2018
Associate Professor Liz Tunbridge and artist Eleanor Minney have collaborated to create an exciting display of works in textiles, drawing, clay and handwriting.
Don R. Lipsitt Award 2018
10 December 2018
Dr. Jane Walker, Department of Psychiatry, is the 2018 recipient of the Don R. Lipsitt award.
BBC Radio 4 Series: A History of Delusions
29 November 2018
Starting on Monday 3 December, Professor Daniel Freeman, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, presents a new ten-part BBC Radio 4 series called 'A History of Delusions'.
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 3-day Interactive Course: 15-17 April 2019
22 November 2018
Led by Professor Andrea Cipriani, the course is designed to enhance understanding and expertise in carrying out systematic reviews and meta-analysis. It is aimed at psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health professionals, pharmacists and researchers in neuroscience and related disciplines.
Winners of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Awards University of Oxford
8 November 2018
The annual Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) Awards mark the highest level of achievement within the field of psychiatry.
Group therapy most effective treatment for anxiety in young people
2 November 2018
Group-based talking therapies shown to be most effective treatment for young people with anxiety disorders.
My Mind Our Humanity
25 October 2018
The University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry is working with partners to develop and lead The Young People’s Campaign for the Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development
Athena SWAN – Silver Award announced 25 October 2018
25 October 2018
Successful renewal of the Department of Psychiatry's Silver Athena SWAN award, University of Oxford
Computer modelling used to discover and design new mental health drugs
25 October 2018
Whole-brain computer modelling reveals the effects of LSD on the human brain
Unique research on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
11 October 2018
Professor Morten Kringelbach and army doctor Alexander Fjaeldstad give lectures about PTSD, psychological trauma and head injuries at the Royal Institution.
Young People who self-harm - New Resource for School Staff Published
11 October 2018
The Centre for Suicide Research together with colleagues has produced a new resource on Self-harm for School Staff - ‘Young people who self-harm: A guide for school staff.’
New: Oxford Short Course in Experimental Medicine for Mental Health
21 August 2018
Now open for applications. This exciting new course runs from 6 to 8 January 2019 at the University of Oxford.
ADHD medications: large scale review
8 August 2018
A new study co-authored by the Department of Psychiatry's Prof Andrea Cipriani shows that of all available drugs, methylphenidate should be first option for short-term treatment in children.
'Depression and anxiety during pregnancy more common among young women today'
18 July 2018
Prof Alan Stein co-authors a new paper revealing the increase of depression and anxiety in today's generation of young pregnant women.