Research published in The BMJ suggests that gabapentinoids (drugs used for epilepsy, pain and anxiety)  are associated with an increased … read more

Research published in Lancet Psychiatry demonstrates that for the most commonly used second-generation antidepressants, the lower range of the licensed … read more

The association between domestic abuse and depression and anxiety is well established. However, most work in this field is conducted … read more

Research published in British Journal of Psychiatry shows that women who suffer domestic abuse are three times more likely to … read more

Research published in the Lancet Psychiatry suggests that suicide rates grew from around 2% to 6% of the population between … read more

Reactions to news that a guest on The Jeremy Kyle show died shortly after appearing in an episode.   Dr … read more

A study published in PNAS analyses possible links between social media use and life satisfaction in adolescents. Prof Kevin McConway, … read more

Research published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that infections treated with anti-infective agents are associated with increased risk of eating disorders. … read more

New research carried out by the University of Southampton and King’s College London has looked into whether Cognitive Behavioural Therapy … read more

Research published in the BMJ demonstrates that stress related disorders are associated with multiple types of cardiovascular disease. Dr Katja … read more

Research published in Psychological Science analyses suggested links between screen use and psychological well-being in adolescents.  Dr Max Davie, Officer … read more

Research published in The BMJ provide evidence for the consideration of brain stimulation techniques as alternatives or supplements for adults … read more

Research published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates that air pollution exposure was associated with increased odds of adolescent psychotic experiences. Dr … read more

It has been established that urban living is associated with an increased risk of psychosis but untangling the complexities of … read more

Research published in Lancet Psychiatry demonstrates that daily use of high potency cannabis is linked to higher rates of psychosis. … read more

Many countries have legalised or decriminalised cannabis use, leading to concerns that this might result in an increase in recreational … read more

Cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug by teenagers worldwide and while there has been a lot of focus … read more

Reactions to a debate published in the BMJ on the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy on people with depression. Prof Kamilla … read more

Research published in JAMA Psychiatry provides evidence that exposure to statins might help people with serious mental illness. Dr Derek Tracy, Royal College of Psychiatrists, … read more

Research published in EClinicalMedicine highlights potential issues with greater social media use in relation to young people’s mental health. Prof Peter Fonagy, Head … read more