Experts Urge Rethink on Young People’s Involvement in Mental Health Science
20 October 2025
Is participation enough? A new paper challenges the growing assumption that involving young people in mental health research is inherently beneficial to the scientific process, the people involved and public health.
The University of Oxford, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Aston University awarded £16.3m for infrastructure to improve people’s health
16 October 2025
The new NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) will work with healthcare professionals and the public to find solutions to local health needs in the Thames Valley and beyond.
MSc Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience Prizes announced, class of 2024/25
7 October 2025
Congratulations to all those who have successfully completed the MSc in Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience.
International study reveals brain connectivity clues to treatment-resistant psychosis
7 October 2025
A major study has uncovered vital insights into the brain changes linked to treatment-resistant psychosis, offering fresh hope for earlier diagnosis and more targeted care.
Neurodiversity takes centre stage at Oxford’s first conference
2 October 2025
Oxford’s first Neurodiversity Conference brought together clinicians, researchers, local organisations members of the public and the neurodivergent community to discuss current and future research and areas for potential collaboration.
Armin Raznahan appointed to prestigious W.A. Handley Chair
2 October 2025
The W.A. Handley Professor of Psychiatry was the first Chair post to be created in the Department of Psychiatry at Oxford on its founding in 1969.
Any level of alcohol consumption increases risk of dementia - new study
25 September 2025
Led by the University of Oxford, Yale University, and the University of Cambridge, the research challenges previous suggestions that light-to-moderate drinking may have a protective effect against dementia.
Jacinta O'Shea conferred the title of Professor
10 September 2025
Titles of Full Professor are conferred annually in recognition of an individual's significant influence on their field of study, as well as their track records in teaching and academic citizenship.
World Suicide Prevention Day: latest research
10 September 2025
The Centre for Suicide Research investigates the extent, nature and causes of self-harm and suicide, with the aim of translating the findings into implications for prevention, treatment and support.
Biological differences found in ME/CFS patients
9 September 2025
Biological differences have been found between people experiencing myalgic encephalitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), patients with long COVID and healthy controls, in a new study led by the University of Oxford.
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.