Shame a significant factor in hairpulling in young people, new study finds
10 November 2025
It found that shame partially explained the relationship between hairpulling and depression, and fully explained the relationship between hairpulling and anxiety.
New study to investigate link between gut microbiome and emotional and cognitive wellbeing in early menopause
5 November 2025
The research will add to a growing body of evidence on the effects of probiotics on mood and cognition and their ability to positively affect menopausal symptoms.
'Understanding anhedonia is very complex' - the value of lived experience
4 November 2025
The GALENOS project lived experience board member Sandra Kimuge talks about working with mental health researchers on a new paper about anhedonia.
Oxford researchers contribute update to NICE Real-World Evidence Framework
3 November 2025
Two Oxford researchers have contributed to the recent major update of the NICE Real-World Evidence Framework.
Black History Month in the Department of Psychiatry
30 October 2025
From academic research seminars to film nights, the Department of Psychiatry hosted a range of events to celebrate Black History Month in October.
Research establishes wide variation in physical side-effects of antidepressants
22 October 2025
Antidepressants differ widely in how they affect the body, according to new research from the University of Oxford and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London.
Innovative Oxford child anxiety treatment to be rolled out internationally
21 October 2025
An effective online treatment for childhood anxiety developed by a team at the University of Oxford is to be adapted and tested in five countries in Asia and South America, with the aim of driving widespread implementation in the future.
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.