More than half of teenagers treated for chronic pain have thought about self-harm, Oxford study finds
5 Oct, 2026
New research led by the University of Oxford and supported by Medical Research UK and Arthritis UK highlights the importance of regular mental health assessments and greater support for teenagers living with chronic pain.
DPUK blood biomarker project takes next step towards NHS dementia diagnosis
5 Oct, 2026
A project involving researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Imperial College London and Dementias Platform UK (DPUK) has been selected for a major UK initiative aimed at improving dementia diagnosis and helping more people access the support and treatment they need sooner.
MSc Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience Prizes announced, class of 2025/26
29 Sep, 2026
Congratulations to all those who have successfully completed the MSc in Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience.
Study sheds new light on how ketamine may act rapidly in the human brain
24 Sep, 2026
Researchers have identified a brain mechanism that could help explain ketamine’s unusually rapid antidepressant effects, providing new clues for the development of faster and potentially more targeted treatments for depression.
Protecting brains and minds in a transition away from fossil fuels
10 Sep, 2026
Senior Researcher Jessica Newberry Le Vay writes about new climate policy recommendations arising from the Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Conference.
New GALENOS evidence-informed recommendations aim to improve equitable access to antipsychotic medicines for schizophrenia in low and middle-income countries
10 Sep, 2026
Global experts identify a prioritised set of antipsychotics to improve outcome of people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa.
'Three things I have learned in three years of being a #LivedExperienceScientist'
8 Sep, 2026
Professor Clare Mackay discusses what she's learned since revealing she lives with hair pulling disorder.
New shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure – major study indicates
26 Aug, 2026
The shingles vaccine currently in use, called ‘Shingrix’, is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular events – including heart attacks, heart failure and stroke – compared to the previous shingles vaccine, according to a major new study published in Nature Medicine.
Semaglutide associated with fewer cognitive problems in people with mental illness
24 Aug, 2026
Semaglutide, widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, was associated with fewer cognitive signs and symptoms in people with psychiatric disorders, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford.
New audit system maps how mental-health risks emerge in AI chatbot conversations
7 Aug, 2026
Scientists have developed a framework for stress-testing how AI chatbots respond to vulnerable users, helping researchers identify weaknesses and test ways of making mental-health interactions safer.
AI could help identify patients at risk of psychosis more quickly
23 Jul, 2026
AI has been shown to be effective in identifying and analysing symptoms from psychiatric interviews, which could help speed up assessments and access to care for those who need it most, according to a new study.
A third of adolescents have seen self-harm content online, despite most not looking for it – new Oxford study
21 Jul, 2026
One in three young people have seen self-harm content online in the course of the previous month, despite the majority not actively seeking it out, according to a major new study from the University of Oxford.
Infections linked to higher risk of brain and mental health conditions for up to two years
15 Jul, 2026
A large study of more than 1 million matched patient pairs finds that serious infections across the body are followed by increased risks of psychiatric and neurological diagnoses, especially in adults
Salsa classes shown to reduce depressive symptoms in young adults
15 Jul, 2026
A new trial led by the University of Oxford suggests it may offer a promising, accessible addition to youth wellbeing support.
'Allergy' chemical shapes memory and how we learn from setbacks – Oxford study
13 Jul, 2026
The chemical histamine – widely associated with the body's allergy response – shapes how the brain forms memories and handles negative experiences, according to a new University of Oxford study.
Warneford Park: Mental health and medical research campus development gets green light from Oxford City Council
17 Jun, 2026
Plans to create a £750m mental health and medical research campus in Oxford have been given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council.
New Oxford Centre for Women’s Mental Health established
17 Jun, 2026
The University of Oxford is set to launch a new research centre dedicated to women’s mental health, bringing together expertise from medical and biological sciences with humanities for the first time.
Clinical Trial of Ketogenic Therapy for Early Psychosis funded by Baszucki Group
26 May, 2026
The University Oxford has received £1.17m of funding from Baszucki Group to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of a ketogenic diet for patients at clinical high risk of psychosis (CHR-P).
The 50th Anniversary of the Oxford Self-harm Monitoring System
18 May, 2026
Influential and impactful Oxford Self-harm Monitoring System had been in place, and continuously funded, for 50 years.
Two new Associate Professors appointed in the Department of Psychiatry
15 May, 2026
Laura Winchester and Rongqin Yu have both been conferred the title Associate Professor by the Medical Sciences Division.