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New study reveals clinical instability can predict psychiatric hospitalisation
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.
Viewing self-harm images on the internet and in social media usually causes harm, according to new review
21 March 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Three or more concussions linked with worse brain function - new study
31 January 2023
The study also found having just one moderate-to-severe concussion, or traumatic brain injury (TBI), can have a long-term impact on brain function, including memory.
In Memoriam: Tim Andrews
26 January 2023
Tim was Consultant Psychiatrist in Oxford Health and in the North Oxfordshire Learning Disability Team and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Oxford University's University Department of Psychiatry.
Daniel Freeman moving to Experimental Psychology
23 January 2023
He will be leaving the Department of Psychiatry to become Oxford's Chair of Psychology.
Testing for hearing loss could 'reduce dementia risk' later in life
18 January 2023
Research by Sarah Bauermeister of Dementias Platform UK into hearing loss and its impacts on the progress of dementia in later life has featured in extensive media coverage of a Brain Health Check-In tool created by Alzheimer's Research UK.
In Memoriam: Gregory Stores
18 January 2023
Gregory Stores, Professor of Developmental Neuropsychiatry at Oxford University, contributed greatly to the understanding of epilepsy and sleep disorders.
Michael Sharpe receives Adolf Meyer Award for lifetime achievement
18 January 2023
The award is given by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for lifetime achievement in psychiatric research
In Memoriam: Mark Stokes
14 January 2023
After a long battle with cancer, we are deeply saddened that our friend and colleague from the Department of Experimental Psychology, Mark Stokes, passed away on 13 January.
Edward Harcourt made MBE in New Year Honours
12 January 2023
Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Psychiatry has been appointed a MBE for services to Interdisciplinary Research.