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7 small changes that will significantly cut your risk of heart disease

7 August 2025

New studies have shown that several small lifestyle changes can drastically improve your heart health Along with other leading health experts— Professor Barabara Sahakian shares simple tips in BBC's Science focus . 1. Exercise “Snacks” Throughout the Day No time for long workouts? No problem. Short bursts of activity—like...

Why reading beats chatbots for combating loneliness and boosting brain health

1 August 2025

In an age where loneliness is rising and chatbots are increasingly marketed as social companions, a quieter, more powerful tool is being overlooked: reading. Recent research suggests that curling up with a good book—especially fiction—can do far more than entertain. It can soothe feelings of isolation, improve mental well-...

Professor Ed Bullmore announced as new Fellow of the Royal Society

28 May 2025

Professor Ed Bullmore has been announced as a new Fellow of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences. Founded in 1660, the Royal Society is the oldest continuously existing scientific academy in the world. It fulfils a number of roles, including the promotion of science and its benefits, recognising...

New Study Highlights Lack of Support for Siblings of Children with Mental Health Conditions

16 May 2025

A recent systematic review led by PhD student Irena Tetkovic from the University of Cambridge's Department of Psychiatry has revealed a significant gap in research and interventions aimed at supporting siblings of children and young people with mental health conditions. Published in JCPP Advances , the study examined...

Supporting Siblings of Young People with Mental Health Conditions: Groundbreaking Research from Our PhD Student

16 May 2025

We’re proud to highlight the important work of Irena Tetkovic, a PhD student at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Psychiatry, tackling a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—how young people are affected when a brother or sister has a mental health condition. Through a recent systematic review, Irena...

Multimillion pound research project to explore mental health in Essex

4 April 2025

Professor Tamsin Ford from the University of Cambridge said: “ This is a fabulous opportunity to increase the focus on high-quality mental health research in the East of England, which we greatly look forward to. ” The University of Essex’s Institute for Public Health and Wellbeing (IPHW) has been awarded £2.5 million by...

The promise of psychedelic medicine

25 March 2025

New study highlights the challenges of under-18s admitted to adult mental health wards

24 March 2025

A groundbreaking study published in this month’s BJPsych Open reveals significant concerns regarding the admission of young people to adult mental health wards in England, calling for urgent reforms to improve age-appropriate care. The research, conducted by experts from leading UK universities and NHS Trusts, explores the...

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PhD Completion Interview Tomáš Formánek

20 March 2025

tomas_photo.jpg Name: Tomáš Formánek Research group: epiCentre Supervisor: Prof. Peter B. Jones Advisor: Prof. Rudolf N. Cardinal Title of your PhD: Investigating the Mental-Physical Health Interface Using National Register-based Data Can you give us a short background into what your PhD/MPhil was about? The causality...

PhD Completion Interview Jodie Rawles

19 March 2025

jodie_rawles.jpg Name : Jodie Rawles Research group: Cambridge Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Group Supervisor: Dr. Isabel Clare Advisor: Dr. Jillian Craigie (Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London) Title of your PhD: Supporting the contraceptive decision-making of adults with intellectual...