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Anticholinergic medications given to people with psychosis could worsen memory

Medications routinely given to people experiencing psychosis could be worsening some of their cognitive function, including memory and concentration, according to a new analysis of existing research.

New Insights into diabetes medications (GLP-1RAs) to treat mental ill health

Drugs approved for diabetes and obesity might be useful for the treatment of cognitive and mental health disorders, according to a new paper published in Nature Mental Health.

British and Japanese young people make mental health recommendations for public health emergencies

Twenty eight young people from the UK and Japan played a leading role in co-designing the research, interviewing other young people and adults, analysing the findings, and developing the recommendations for policy makers.

Researchers awarded ARIA funding for future adoption of neurotechnologies

Associate Professor Apostolos Tsiachristas is part of a team that has been awarded funding from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to advance research that could unlock next-generation precision neurotechnologies.

Oxford clinical lecturer awarded the Sir Jules Thorn Award for internationally outstanding research

Dr Maxime Taquet has been awarded the 2024 Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research. The Award recognises the outstanding quality of his cutting-edge research.

Elite football players have higher levels of cognitive abilities compared to the general population - new study

They also display distinctive personality traits such as heightened conscientiousness, extraversion and openness to new experiences, according to a major study.

BMI, blood pressure and physical activity levels in childhood linked to brain differences

Poorer cardiovascular health in childhood and adolescence may be linked to early differences in brain structure, particularly in areas of the brain known to be affected in dementia in later life, according to a new scientific study.

Umbrella review of traumatic brain injury research

Lead author Maya Ogonah outlines the findings from her research into traumatic brain injuries which has been published in the journal Nature Mental Health.

Real world effects of antidepressants

New study compared real-world effects of different antidepressants with data from randomised controlled trials.

Radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents needed – new study

Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.

Oxford study identifies the most effective treatments for ADHD in adults

Atomoxetine and a class of drug known as stimulants are the most effective treatments in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults, according to a new study.

Research in the Department of Psychiatry in 2024

Associate Head of Department for Research Professor Paul Harrison on his highlights over the past year

People and Culture in the Department of Psychiatry in 2024

Associate Head of Department for People and Culture Catherine Harmer reflects on the past year.

2024 Highlights: Head of Department

Professor Belinda Lennox reflects on the past year in the Department of Psychiatry.

In memoriam: Professor Tim Crow OBE

The influential and pioneering psychiatric researcher Professor Timothy Crow OBE, who was a member of the Department of Psychiatry at Oxford, has died at the age of 86.

Launch of Dr Valeria Frighi Intellectual Disability Research Award

The Department of Psychiatry has launched a small research funding award of up to £1,000 to support academics with a research interest in intellectual disabilities.

New photography exhibition in Oxford explores how psychedelic drugs are used in clinical trials

‘Visions of Psychedelics’ will display a series of thought-provoking images inspired by interviews with trial patients about their clinical experience with psychedelics.

Leading academics recognised on Clarivate Highly Cited List

Seven researchers from the Department of Psychiatry and six from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience have made it onto the 2024 list.

Free lesson plans to help young people deal with stress accredited for use in schools

The ‘Building stress Resilience in Early Adolescents’ Lives’ (BReal) project aimed to create evidence-based resources to improve young people’s resilience, and enable them to develop skills to cope with everyday challenges.

Department of Psychiatry's Athena Swan Silver Award renewed

The Department of Psychiatry’s commitment to gender equality and inclusion has been recognised with the renewal of its Athena Swan Silver Award.

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