Gender inequality linked to brain structure
8 May 2023
Gender inequality is associated with differences in the structure of men and women’s brains, according to global research findings.
New Wellcome Discovery Platform announced for Oxford
4 May 2023
Oxford University will host a new research platform in ethics and humanities thanks to a new Wellcome programme aimed at empowering researchers to overcome barriers holding back progress in their fields of research.
New 'Merging Minds' art exhibition
3 May 2023
The Wellcome Centre for Ethics and Humanities is launching a new exhibition working with artists in residence Yambe Tam and Albert Barbu.
Neuroscience Symposium: a student perspective
20 April 2023
MSc student Brendan Sargent reflects on his experience at the Neuroscience Symposium last month and what he took away from the event.
Naomi Wray appointed Davys Chair
19 April 2023
Oxford University’s Department of Psychiatry is delighted to announce the appointment of Naomi Wray as Michael Davys Professor of Neuroscience.
Online arts and culture for young people’s mental health – new research programme announced
3 April 2023
Anxiety Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Depression Mental Health Public involvement
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.
Review of studies into suicidal behaviour and thoughts among nurses and midwives
30 March 2023
Nurses need to have access to better wellbeing and psychological support after research showed they were at particular risk of suicide, according to a new paper.
£3 million legacy gift to deliver significant benefits for people with bipolar disorder
30 March 2023
Research into bipolar disorder at Oxford has received a major boost following a £3 million donation from the Page family.
New study reveals clinical instability can predict psychiatric hospitalisation
28 March 2023
Bipolar Disorder Depression Mental Health Schizophrenia
For patients with psychiatric conditions, data shows that both illness severity and instability are key factors in predicting their future risk of hospitalisation.
Viewing self-harm images on the internet and in social media usually causes harm, according to new review
21 March 2023
Self-harm Suicide and self-harm
Clinical researchers have reviewed the international research evidence regarding the impact of viewing images of self-harm on the internet and in social media.
Kam Bhui joins MQ Science Council
14 March 2023
Professor Kam Bhui appointed to MQ’s Science Council, a group of global experts who guide MQ’s research.
Experts hold first meeting for new international project on depression, anxiety and psychosis
13 March 2023
Anxiety Depression Psychosis Public involvement
The Global Alliance for Living Evidence on aNxiety, depressiOn and pSychosis, or GALENOS project, has launched in central London.
Ensuring LGBTQI+ people are treated fairly in mental health data
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.
Dementias Platform UK secures £2.2 million funding from the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative
16 February 2023
The funding will support DPUK's work in bridging the gaps between discoveries in the lab, trials and new treatments for dementia.
Major trials to test effectiveness of cannabidiol on psychosis
16 February 2023
Psychosis Randomised controlled trial Schizophrenia
Global study involving three clinical trials will investigate the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating people with psychosis or psychotic symptoms, thanks to a multi-million pound grant to Oxford University.
Friendship and mental health in adolescents
9 February 2023
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Mental Health
Tanya Manchanda's new paper investigates the role of friendship on the mental health outcomes of adolescents
NICE recommends digital mental health technologies from Oxford
8 February 2023
Anxiety Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent
Two digital tools were recommended for use in the NHS to help children and young people with symptoms of anxiety or low mood.
Major wellbeing survey for 9-18 year olds launched
7 February 2023
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Mental Health
Researchers at Oxford are encouraging schools and colleges in four areas of the country to sign up to be part of the OxWell Student Survey.
Brain and mental health at Oxford
1 February 2023
To solve the greatest challenges in brain and mental health, we need to explore the most complex object in the known universe.
Beta-blocker use associated with lower rates of violence
31 January 2023
New study assessed behavioural health in 1.4 million individuals over an eight-year period.