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This year two members of the Department of Psychiatry have been conferred the title of Associate Professor, Jacinta O'Shea, and Alejo J Nevado-Holgado, in recognition of their exceptional contribution to research, teaching and citizenship.
Alcohol and drug overdose a leading cause of death in people recently released from prison
Mental Health
10 April 2024
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
Anxiety Child and adolescent Depression Mental Health
14 March 2024
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
Mental Health
13 March 2024
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
Mental Health
8 January 2024
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
Dementia Mental Health Psychosis
23 October 2023
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
Mental Health Patient involvement
18 October 2023
Racism harms mental health and is associated with mental illness – but a new study has highlighted ‘alarming’ racism on mental health wards.
Photo exhibition highlights experiences of detention under Mental Health Act
Mental Health Public involvement
26 September 2023
An online and in person photo exhibition displayed in London and Manchester will detail the experiences of diverse people detained under the Mental Health Act.
Young people’s mental health deteriorated at greater rate during the pandemic
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Depression Mental Health
21 September 2023
Major new study shows young people’s mental health deteriorated during COVID-19, with higher levels of depression and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties than before the pandemic hit.
Links between air pollution and mental health – new review
Child and adolescent Mental Health
5 July 2023
Poor air quality affects mental health in many ways, according to a new review of evidence published in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
New paper shows young people interested in online arts and culture for their mental health
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Mental Health
19 June 2023
Researchers spoke to young people for qualitative study exploring their perceptions of using arts and culture online to improve mental health.
Oxford Health BRC takes leading role in research effort to find innovative new treatments for mental illness
Mental Health
2 June 2023
Clinicians and scientists at the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) are playing a key role coordinating the Mental Health Mission.
New Associate Professors appointed
Alzheimer's disease Awards Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Dementia Mental Health
2 June 2023
Four new Associate Professors have been appointed in the Department of Psychiatry.
Westgate Centre visitors learn about Oxford’s ground-breaking research
Mental Health Public involvement
16 May 2023
Hundreds of visitors to Oxford’s Westgate Centre last week were able to find out about the world-class healthcare research that is currently taking place in Oxford.
Psychological Adaptiveness to Critical Events: an introduction to the PACE study
Anxiety Depression Mental Health
15 May 2023
Clinical psychologist and Visiting Fellow Omid V. Ebrahimi discusses his work here in Oxford and the study he co-leads in Norway – one of the largest of its kind globally.
New collaboration between academics and secondary schools to address mental health crisis in adolescents
Anxiety Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Mental Health
15 May 2023
Scientists and Educators collaborate in a programme to transform scientific research, school teaching and young people’s understanding of their mental health and wellbeing.
Online arts and culture for young people’s mental health – new research programme announced
Anxiety Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Depression Mental Health Public involvement
3 April 2023
Young people will help create an ‘online museum’ as a way of improving their mental health, as part of a new and ground-breaking £2.61m research project.
New study reveals clinical instability can predict psychiatric hospitalisation
Bipolar Disorder Depression Mental Health Schizophrenia
28 March 2023
For patients with psychiatric conditions, data shows that both illness severity and instability are key factors in predicting their future risk of hospitalisation.
Kam Bhui joins MQ Science Council
Awards Mental Health
14 March 2023
Professor Kam Bhui appointed to MQ’s Science Council, a group of global experts who guide MQ’s research.
Ensuring LGBTQI+ people are treated fairly in mental health data
Mental Health
28 February 2023
Andrey Kormilitzin outlines a new participatory study aimed at improving AI to take account of LGBTQI+ people so that their needs are better met by mental health services.
Friendship and mental health in adolescents
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Mental Health
9 February 2023
Tanya Manchanda's new paper investigates the role of friendship on the mental health outcomes of adolescents