Alcohol and drug overdose a leading cause of death in people recently released from prison
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.
Trial including Oxford will test if drug can reduce depression following brain injury
5 April 2024
Up to 50 per cent of people who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) go on to develop some form of depression in the 10 years following the injury.
Blood tests for diagnosing dementia a step closer
4 April 2024
The University of Oxford is part of country-wide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia.
People in prison have higher rates of mental illness, infectious diseases and poor physical health – new study
28 March 2024
People in prison are in poor physical and mental health, with mental disorders twice as prevalent as in the general population, according to a study led by the University of Oxford.
Reflections on conducting inclusive, participatory research in NHS settings
27 March 2024
Dr Roisin Mooney, Project Manager and Postdoctoral Researchers in the CHiMES Collaborative and Co-Principal Investigator of the Co-Pact study, outlines her thoughts on important considerations for inclusive research, based on her experience.
"It was great to hear the positive response from the audience"
27 March 2024
DPhil student Briana Applewhite recounts her experience attending and speaking at the 13th Oxford Neuroscience Symposium.
Race-related research in the Department of Psychiatry
27 March 2024
Race-related research is happening across different themes, groups and methodologies in the Department of Psychiatry.
The importance of talking to children about serious illness
22 March 2024
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent
Professor Louise Dalton and Professor Elizabeth Rapa lead a programme of work focussed on the importance of communicating with children about a loved one’s serious illness such as cancer.
New mental health toolkit available for Oxford students on University Mental Health Day
14 March 2024
Anxiety Child and adolescent Depression Mental Health
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
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.
New online tool for child anxiety could expand access to child mental health services
7 February 2024
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that an online programme that empowers parents to apply Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles in their child’s day to day lives is just as effective as traditional talking therapies for child anxiety problems.
How gaming could have a positive influence on young people's mental health
30 January 2024
Professor Minhua Eunice Ma talks about how the development of games technology could help young people who have had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
29 January 2024
Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), according to a new review of global studies.
Access to dementia research trials to be extended across the UK
24 January 2024
The announcement comes as the government announces nearly £50 million of new funding.
Next step in plans for Warneford Park
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.
2023 Highlights: Head of Department
22 December 2023
Professor Belinda Lennox recounts her highlights of the past year in the Department of Psychiatry.
Research in the Department of Psychiatry 2023
14 December 2023
Associate Head of Department for Research Professor Paul Harrison outlines the research highlights of the past year.
People and Culture in the Department of Psychiatry in 2023
14 December 2023
Associate Head of Department for People and Culture Professor Catherine Harmer reflects on some of the progress made during the past year.
Launch of innovative new study to tackle mental health inequalities
29 November 2023
Learning more about how to tackle mental health inequalities will be the focus of an innovative new study working with diverse people living with psychosis and other long-term physical health conditions.
Taking a statin at the same time as an antidepressant leads to better treatment adherence
14 November 2023
New study by Oxford University shows that taking a statin at the same time as an antidepressant leads to better treatment adherence, which may be of importance to people with depression.