A systematic review and network meta-analysis published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at antidepressant deprescribing strategies. Prof Christiaan Vinkers, psychiatrist and Professor … read more
Antidepressants are an effective treatment for moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Once patients are better, they may choose to … read more
Scientists comment on the launch of an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and … read more
A study published in Community Mental Health Journal looks at perinatal experiences and mental health among new parents. Dr Kyla Vaillancourt, … read more
An observational study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at coffee consumption and biological ageing in those with severe mental disorders. … read more
*Quotes from our friends at SMC Spain* José C. Perales, professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University … read more
Scientists comment on study of patterns of nighttime smartphone use and risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours the next day, as … read more
A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry looks at doxycycline use in adolescent psychiatric patients and schizophrenia risk. … read more
An analysis of the PANDA trial looks at the the effect of sertraline on mood and anxiety symptoms. Dr … read more
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at an association between soft drink consumption and depression mediated by gut microbiome changes. … read more
Scientists comment on a position statement on clinical guidance on the use of psychedelics for mental health disorder treatment from … read more
After a decades long hiatus in research, we have seen a resurgence in recent years of trials of psychedelics as … read more
Two studies published in BMJ Mental Health and Psychological Medicine looks at first use cannabis and mental health outcomes, childhood trauma, paranoia and cannabis … read more
People start using cannabis for a variety of reasons, such as self-medicating for physical or mental discomfort, because friends and … read more
A survey published in the Journal of Medical Ethics looks at electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and what information recipients recall being given. … read more
While we have good Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) data on how ADHD medications impact core symptoms, there remain gaps in … read more
A target trial emulation study published in The BMJ looks at ADHD drug treatment and the risk of adverse outcomes. Prof … read more
Two papers published in the Lancet Psychiatry Physical Health Commission look at monitoring the physical health of people prescribed psychiatric … read more
A study published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at talking therapies’ outcomes for young adults vs older adults. Prof Bernadka Dubicka, Professor … read more
A new prospective observational study is being set up to better understand the support needs of young people attending the … read more
