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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.

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Informing policy on AI in brain science and mental health

Two researchers in the Department of Psychiatry contributed to key government reports on mental health for MPs and other policy makers.

Patients report alarming lack of trust in NHS primary care providers

Results of a survey on the level of trust that Black, Asian and ethnic minority patients have with NHS primary care service providers reveal alarming levels of discrimination and mistrust.

Schools encouraged to be part of major wellbeing survey for 9-18 year olds

A major survey into the mental health and wellbeing of thousands of school and college students has opened.

New Insights into diabetes medications (GLP-1RAs) to treat mental ill health

Drugs approved for diabetes and obesity might be useful for the treatment of cognitive and mental health disorders, according to a new paper published in Nature Mental Health.

Real world effects of antidepressants

New study compared real-world effects of different antidepressants with data from randomised controlled trials.

Radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents needed – new study

Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.

Shaping the Future of Trauma-Informed Care – Insights from the Attune Project’s Impact and Dissemination Conference

ATTUNE is a project that explores young people’s understanding of mental health and adverse childhood experiences using arts-based methods.

Major study on British South Asian maternal mental health published

The ‘ROSHNI2’ study is one of the most extensive research trials ever conducted to investigate how effective psychological intervention is when providing postnatal support to British South Asian mothers.

Urgent action needed to understand links between air pollution and mental health

Leading scientists are calling for urgent global action to better understand the links between air pollution and mental health.

Could taking a specific anticonstipation drug reduce your risk of depression?

A new paper suggests that anti-constipation drug, prucalopride, may reduce the risk of experiencing depression in individuals with no past history of mental illness.

Young mums and dads invited to help test new online support package

Young mums and dads who are struggling with their mental health are being invited to be part of a new research study run by the University of Oxford.

New study finds semaglutide safe for brain health with possible benefits for cognition and nicotine dependence

Semaglutide – widely known as Ozempic/Wegovy – does not negatively impact brain health and is associated with lower risk of cognitive problems and less nicotine dependence, according to a new study.

AI to help personalise treatment for depression as part of major trial

People with depression are being invited to be part of a clinical trial testing a new evidence-based AI treatment tool to personalise antidepressant treatment.

Brief online training can help teachers respond to pupils’ mental health

Brief, interactive online mental health training can help teachers better respond to their pupils’ mental health difficulties, according to a new study.

Alcohol and drug overdose a leading cause of death in people recently released from prison

In the first few weeks after release, alcohol and other drug overdoses were the leading causes of death in all countries analysed except for Brazil.

New mental health toolkit available for Oxford students on University Mental Health Day

A free digital mental health toolkit is now available to University of Oxford students as part of a research trial led by the university’s Department of Psychiatry.

Professor Rachel Upthegrove appointed Director Designate of the Oxford Health BRC

Professor Upthegrove will officially start in August 2024, succeeding Professor John Geddes, who has led the Oxford Health BRC since 2017 and will step down by the end 2024.

Next step in plans for Warneford Park

Plans for Warneford Park have taken a step forward as partners in the project signed a Conditional Option Agreement (COA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), agreeing how they will work together going forward.

Celebrating a successful year of biomedical research with Oxford Health BRC

National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre colleagues and partners gathered to share information and updates as well as celebrate progress made during the last 12 months.

Racism on mental health wards creates toxic and unhealthy atmosphere – new research

Racism harms mental health and is associated with mental illness – but a new study has highlighted ‘alarming’ racism on mental health wards.

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