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Cambridge researchers contribute to major review of mental health, ADHD and autism

9 October 2026

Researchers from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Psychiatry have contributed to a major independent review examining mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, and how people can receive the support they need. Published on 9 October, the review brings together evidence on changing prevalence, rising demand for...

Could earlier clozapine treatment make a difference in schizophrenia?

8 October 2026

A new paper involving University of Cambridge researchers explores whether the timing of clozapine treatment could improve outcomes for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Clozapine is the most effective treatment for this form of schizophrenia, but people often wait years before receiving it. Writing in the...

New study explores how expectations shape perception in psychosis

1 October 2026

Cambridge researchers have brought together evidence from almost 2,000 participants to examine an influential theory of psychosis — finding a more complex picture than a general difference in how people use expectations. Published in Psychological Medicine , the study was led by Chantal Miller-Silva and colleagues in the...

From clinical practice to genetics: meet PhD graduate Niran Okewole

30 September 2026

After more than a decade as a consultant psychiatrist, Niran Okewole began a PhD at Cambridge’s Autism Research Centre to explore the genetic and clinical overlap between neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions. Supervised by Varun Warrier, with Simon Baron-Cohen as his advisor, Niran completed his thesis...

Cambridge researchers explore MDMA-assisted group therapy for people with PTSD

29 September 2026

Researchers in the University of Cambridge’s Department of Psychiatry are developing a UK clinical trial of MDMA-assisted group therapy for people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The work, led by Dr Liliana Galindo of the Cambridge Psychedelic Research Group in partnership with the charity Supporting...

People with lived experience shape new guidelines for commercial use of mental health data

21 September 2026

New guidelines co-created by people with lived experience of mental health challenges aim to help ensure that sensitive mental health data is used safely, transparently and responsibly in commercial research. Every time someone receives healthcare, information is collected, and that information is sometimes used in...

Global Alliance Launches Research Hub to Protect Ukrainian Children’s Mental Health During Conflict

16 September 2026

The Nadija Research Foundation is establishing a new research centre in Lviv, Ukraine, in partnership with eight international universities, including the University of Cambridge, to address the long-term psychological impacts of war on children and families. The Nadija Foundation developed the research initiative, a...

Professor Barbara Sahakian discusses how the brain can recover in midlife

8 September 2026

Professor Barbara Sahakian has spoken to The Telegraph about neuroplasticity and the steps people can take to support their brain health in midlife. The brain is not a static organ, and some changes associated with unhealthy habits can improve when those habits change. This capacity, known as neuroplasticity, continues...

Dr Clara Faria wins CPRS Trainee Publication Award

10 August 2026

Dr Clara Faria, an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry, has been named a joint winner of the Child Psychiatry Research Society (CPRS) Trainee Publication Award 2025. The annual award recognises outstanding published research by trainees in child and adolescent...

Professor Valerie Voon receives Pioneer Award at NYC Neuromodulation Conference