expert reaction to launch of Independent review into mental health, autism and ADHD services
Scientists comment on the launch of an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and … 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
An observational study published in PLOS Mental Health looks at mental health outcomes in teens who smoke or use e-cigarettes. Prof … read more
A study published in Journal of Human Development and Capabilities looks at the age of smartphone ownership and mental health outcomes. … read more