NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre
@oxhealthbrc.bsky.social
The NIHR OH BRC, based at Oxford Health NHS FT is run in partnership with University of Oxford with 13 partner university and NHS Trusts across England.
🎨 🎭 🎵 An Oxford study has found that creative arts therapies, including music, drama, and art, are effective treatment options for young people living with #PTSD worldwide.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4f5wk5pn
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4f5wk5pn
November 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🎨 🎭 🎵 An Oxford study has found that creative arts therapies, including music, drama, and art, are effective treatment options for young people living with #PTSD worldwide.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4f5wk5pn
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4f5wk5pn
📢 Experts have called for an integrated approach to treating #epilepsy and co-occurring mental health disorders.
A recent study brought together experts and people with lived experience to identify challenges and propose solutions for improving mental health in epilepsy.
tinyurl.com/b8548n6c
A recent study brought together experts and people with lived experience to identify challenges and propose solutions for improving mental health in epilepsy.
tinyurl.com/b8548n6c
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
📢 Experts have called for an integrated approach to treating #epilepsy and co-occurring mental health disorders.
A recent study brought together experts and people with lived experience to identify challenges and propose solutions for improving mental health in epilepsy.
tinyurl.com/b8548n6c
A recent study brought together experts and people with lived experience to identify challenges and propose solutions for improving mental health in epilepsy.
tinyurl.com/b8548n6c
We’re proud to share that the Oxford Brain Health Clinic has now assessed over 500 patients, marking a significant step forward in improving #dementia diagnosis.
The Clinic uses advanced technologies for accurate diagnosis and risk detection, resulting in NHS savings
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4atjjy79
The Clinic uses advanced technologies for accurate diagnosis and risk detection, resulting in NHS savings
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4atjjy79
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We’re proud to share that the Oxford Brain Health Clinic has now assessed over 500 patients, marking a significant step forward in improving #dementia diagnosis.
The Clinic uses advanced technologies for accurate diagnosis and risk detection, resulting in NHS savings
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4atjjy79
The Clinic uses advanced technologies for accurate diagnosis and risk detection, resulting in NHS savings
🔗https://tinyurl.com/4atjjy79
@ndcnoxford.bsky.social has launched its MSc in Pain Neurosciences! A flexible, part-time programme blending online learning with Oxford sessions for clinicians & researchers.
Applications for 2026 now open.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/MScPainOxford
Applications for 2026 now open.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/MScPainOxford
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
@ndcnoxford.bsky.social has launched its MSc in Pain Neurosciences! A flexible, part-time programme blending online learning with Oxford sessions for clinicians & researchers.
Applications for 2026 now open.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/MScPainOxford
Applications for 2026 now open.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/MScPainOxford
👏 #CountMeIn launches today @ @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social !
Count Me In aims to make research more accessible for all. If you’ve used their services, you may be invited to take part. Opt out anytime.
tinyurl.com/CMIOHFT
Count Me In aims to make research more accessible for all. If you’ve used their services, you may be invited to take part. Opt out anytime.
tinyurl.com/CMIOHFT
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
👏 #CountMeIn launches today @ @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social !
Count Me In aims to make research more accessible for all. If you’ve used their services, you may be invited to take part. Opt out anytime.
tinyurl.com/CMIOHFT
Count Me In aims to make research more accessible for all. If you’ve used their services, you may be invited to take part. Opt out anytime.
tinyurl.com/CMIOHFT
A new study explores how alcoholic, alcohol-free and low-alcohol drink adverts influence consumer choices.
The study involved adults who consume #alcohol who completed a shopping task after watching an alcoholic, alcohol-free or low-alcohol drink, or unrelated advert
🔗https://tinyurl.com/57kmfy36
The study involved adults who consume #alcohol who completed a shopping task after watching an alcoholic, alcohol-free or low-alcohol drink, or unrelated advert
🔗https://tinyurl.com/57kmfy36
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
A new study explores how alcoholic, alcohol-free and low-alcohol drink adverts influence consumer choices.
The study involved adults who consume #alcohol who completed a shopping task after watching an alcoholic, alcohol-free or low-alcohol drink, or unrelated advert
🔗https://tinyurl.com/57kmfy36
The study involved adults who consume #alcohol who completed a shopping task after watching an alcoholic, alcohol-free or low-alcohol drink, or unrelated advert
🔗https://tinyurl.com/57kmfy36
Parents & carers your voice matters!
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
November 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Parents & carers your voice matters!
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
Count Me In launches this week!
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used their services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
tinyurl.com/OHFTCountMeIn
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used their services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
tinyurl.com/OHFTCountMeIn
November 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Count Me In launches this week!
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used their services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
tinyurl.com/OHFTCountMeIn
@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is making research participation easier, fairer and more inclusive. If you’ve used their services and haven’t opted out, you may be invited to learn more, always voluntary. Privacy protected.
tinyurl.com/OHFTCountMeIn
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Our study aims to understand psychosis, and improve outcomes for individuals with psychosis. By intervening early, we will provide timely support and care, ultimately enhancing lives.
We reached 250 participants!
eim.digitrial.com
@oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @cpftresearch.bsky.social
We reached 250 participants!
eim.digitrial.com
@oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @cpftresearch.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our study aims to understand psychosis, and improve outcomes for individuals with psychosis. By intervening early, we will provide timely support and care, ultimately enhancing lives.
We reached 250 participants!
eim.digitrial.com
@oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @cpftresearch.bsky.social
We reached 250 participants!
eim.digitrial.com
@oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @cpftresearch.bsky.social
Recently, PhD student Kiranpreet Gill, an OH BRC researcher in the Depression Therapeutics Theme undertook training in nitrous oxide as a treatment for psychiatric disorders at the Psychiatric University Hospital in #Zurich
🔗 tinyurl.com/2xhkzfap
🔗 tinyurl.com/2xhkzfap
November 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Recently, PhD student Kiranpreet Gill, an OH BRC researcher in the Depression Therapeutics Theme undertook training in nitrous oxide as a treatment for psychiatric disorders at the Psychiatric University Hospital in #Zurich
🔗 tinyurl.com/2xhkzfap
🔗 tinyurl.com/2xhkzfap
Our November #newsletter is out now!
Features include:
🧠 #antidepressant – and how they affect the body
🎨 Whatwecarry – a collaborative art-science project around #chronicpain
♿ #DisabilityHistoryMonth
Catch up on all the latest from our BRC and partners:
tinyurl.com/NovOHBRCnews...
Features include:
🧠 #antidepressant – and how they affect the body
🎨 Whatwecarry – a collaborative art-science project around #chronicpain
♿ #DisabilityHistoryMonth
Catch up on all the latest from our BRC and partners:
tinyurl.com/NovOHBRCnews...
November 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Our November #newsletter is out now!
Features include:
🧠 #antidepressant – and how they affect the body
🎨 Whatwecarry – a collaborative art-science project around #chronicpain
♿ #DisabilityHistoryMonth
Catch up on all the latest from our BRC and partners:
tinyurl.com/NovOHBRCnews...
Features include:
🧠 #antidepressant – and how they affect the body
🎨 Whatwecarry – a collaborative art-science project around #chronicpain
♿ #DisabilityHistoryMonth
Catch up on all the latest from our BRC and partners:
tinyurl.com/NovOHBRCnews...
Dr Helen Casey is working to develop and evaluate school-based interventions to support young people's mental health
Dr Casey shares how a group of young people learned about a study which helps children to return to mainstream school following a hospital stay.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/bddy3v9t
Dr Casey shares how a group of young people learned about a study which helps children to return to mainstream school following a hospital stay.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/bddy3v9t
November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Dr Helen Casey is working to develop and evaluate school-based interventions to support young people's mental health
Dr Casey shares how a group of young people learned about a study which helps children to return to mainstream school following a hospital stay.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/bddy3v9t
Dr Casey shares how a group of young people learned about a study which helps children to return to mainstream school following a hospital stay.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/bddy3v9t
📢 A new study offers new insight into how we measure quality of life for adults living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs).
Researchers want to understand which quality of life measures and whether these tools adequately capture what “living well” means.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mryhc3pb
Researchers want to understand which quality of life measures and whether these tools adequately capture what “living well” means.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mryhc3pb
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📢 A new study offers new insight into how we measure quality of life for adults living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs).
Researchers want to understand which quality of life measures and whether these tools adequately capture what “living well” means.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mryhc3pb
Researchers want to understand which quality of life measures and whether these tools adequately capture what “living well” means.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mryhc3pb
Is shame not habit driving #hairpulling in young people?
A new study supported by our BRC and @arc-oxtv.bsky.social finds emotional distress at the root of trichotillomania. Reducing shame may be key to better support.
Read more: tinyurl.com/hairpulling-...
A new study supported by our BRC and @arc-oxtv.bsky.social finds emotional distress at the root of trichotillomania. Reducing shame may be key to better support.
Read more: tinyurl.com/hairpulling-...
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Is shame not habit driving #hairpulling in young people?
A new study supported by our BRC and @arc-oxtv.bsky.social finds emotional distress at the root of trichotillomania. Reducing shame may be key to better support.
Read more: tinyurl.com/hairpulling-...
A new study supported by our BRC and @arc-oxtv.bsky.social finds emotional distress at the root of trichotillomania. Reducing shame may be key to better support.
Read more: tinyurl.com/hairpulling-...
Mandatory nutrition labelling could cut obesity deaths
New research from @liverpooluni.bsky.social supported by our BRC, shows front-of-pack labelling, especially warning labels can drive healthier choices and save lives.
Read more: tinyurl.com/nutrientlabel
New research from @liverpooluni.bsky.social supported by our BRC, shows front-of-pack labelling, especially warning labels can drive healthier choices and save lives.
Read more: tinyurl.com/nutrientlabel
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Mandatory nutrition labelling could cut obesity deaths
New research from @liverpooluni.bsky.social supported by our BRC, shows front-of-pack labelling, especially warning labels can drive healthier choices and save lives.
Read more: tinyurl.com/nutrientlabel
New research from @liverpooluni.bsky.social supported by our BRC, shows front-of-pack labelling, especially warning labels can drive healthier choices and save lives.
Read more: tinyurl.com/nutrientlabel
#Mentalhealth education is now mandatory in UK schools but could it be doing more harm than good?
Dr @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social joins Claudia Hammond on BBC Sounds to explore surprising findings. Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Dr @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social joins Claudia Hammond on BBC Sounds to explore surprising findings. Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - All in the Mind - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of All in the Mind on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#Mentalhealth education is now mandatory in UK schools but could it be doing more harm than good?
Dr @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social joins Claudia Hammond on BBC Sounds to explore surprising findings. Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Dr @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social joins Claudia Hammond on BBC Sounds to explore surprising findings. Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
🏆 Several research colleagues from our BRC’s Mental Health in Development Theme have been recognised at the recent Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Awards, recognising high quality work in evidence-based child and adolescent mental health science.
tinyurl.com/5n93z97v
tinyurl.com/5n93z97v
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🏆 Several research colleagues from our BRC’s Mental Health in Development Theme have been recognised at the recent Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Awards, recognising high quality work in evidence-based child and adolescent mental health science.
tinyurl.com/5n93z97v
tinyurl.com/5n93z97v
👏Research thrives when everyone has a voice.
Mental health research is evolving. Patients, carers & communities are now active partners shaping studies from #depression to #psychosis.
Discover how lived experience drives change: tinyurl.com/24bukvvf
Mental health research is evolving. Patients, carers & communities are now active partners shaping studies from #depression to #psychosis.
Discover how lived experience drives change: tinyurl.com/24bukvvf
November 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
👏Research thrives when everyone has a voice.
Mental health research is evolving. Patients, carers & communities are now active partners shaping studies from #depression to #psychosis.
Discover how lived experience drives change: tinyurl.com/24bukvvf
Mental health research is evolving. Patients, carers & communities are now active partners shaping studies from #depression to #psychosis.
Discover how lived experience drives change: tinyurl.com/24bukvvf
🤔Redefining relapse in #schizophrenia
Most studies use inconsistent criteria, making results difficult to trust or compare. New guidelines bring much-needed clarity and consistency, helping to strengthen research and ultimately improve care for people with schizophrenia
tinyurl.com/relapseschiz...
Most studies use inconsistent criteria, making results difficult to trust or compare. New guidelines bring much-needed clarity and consistency, helping to strengthen research and ultimately improve care for people with schizophrenia
tinyurl.com/relapseschiz...
November 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🤔Redefining relapse in #schizophrenia
Most studies use inconsistent criteria, making results difficult to trust or compare. New guidelines bring much-needed clarity and consistency, helping to strengthen research and ultimately improve care for people with schizophrenia
tinyurl.com/relapseschiz...
Most studies use inconsistent criteria, making results difficult to trust or compare. New guidelines bring much-needed clarity and consistency, helping to strengthen research and ultimately improve care for people with schizophrenia
tinyurl.com/relapseschiz...
Prisons often fail to cut reoffending and harm health & communities.
With UK prison numbers set to exceed 100k by 2029, @oxmartinschool.bsky.social programme on #Decarceration is providing data & evidence to help shape policy towards safer, fairer justice.
Read more: tinyurl.com/Decarceration
With UK prison numbers set to exceed 100k by 2029, @oxmartinschool.bsky.social programme on #Decarceration is providing data & evidence to help shape policy towards safer, fairer justice.
Read more: tinyurl.com/Decarceration
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Prisons often fail to cut reoffending and harm health & communities.
With UK prison numbers set to exceed 100k by 2029, @oxmartinschool.bsky.social programme on #Decarceration is providing data & evidence to help shape policy towards safer, fairer justice.
Read more: tinyurl.com/Decarceration
With UK prison numbers set to exceed 100k by 2029, @oxmartinschool.bsky.social programme on #Decarceration is providing data & evidence to help shape policy towards safer, fairer justice.
Read more: tinyurl.com/Decarceration
Do you care for or work with under-5s?
Are you a researcher in child development?
Help shape future research by taking part in a national survey from Supporting Early Minds Research Network @mhid.org.uk
Read more: tinyurl.com/DevelopingCh...
Are you a researcher in child development?
Help shape future research by taking part in a national survey from Supporting Early Minds Research Network @mhid.org.uk
Read more: tinyurl.com/DevelopingCh...
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Do you care for or work with under-5s?
Are you a researcher in child development?
Help shape future research by taking part in a national survey from Supporting Early Minds Research Network @mhid.org.uk
Read more: tinyurl.com/DevelopingCh...
Are you a researcher in child development?
Help shape future research by taking part in a national survey from Supporting Early Minds Research Network @mhid.org.uk
Read more: tinyurl.com/DevelopingCh...
📢 Researchers: working with parents/carers in CYP mental health?
Share your study or PPI opportunity with our @mhid.org.uk Parent Carer Research Network by 5 Nov using our online form:
tinyurl.com/ParentCarerPPI
More info - parentcarerresearchnetwork@psych.ox.ac.uk
Share your study or PPI opportunity with our @mhid.org.uk Parent Carer Research Network by 5 Nov using our online form:
tinyurl.com/ParentCarerPPI
More info - parentcarerresearchnetwork@psych.ox.ac.uk
Parent Carer Research Network - For Researchers
Find out more about partnering with parents and carers of children and young people for your mental health research via our Parent Carer Research Network.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
📢 Researchers: working with parents/carers in CYP mental health?
Share your study or PPI opportunity with our @mhid.org.uk Parent Carer Research Network by 5 Nov using our online form:
tinyurl.com/ParentCarerPPI
More info - parentcarerresearchnetwork@psych.ox.ac.uk
Share your study or PPI opportunity with our @mhid.org.uk Parent Carer Research Network by 5 Nov using our online form:
tinyurl.com/ParentCarerPPI
More info - parentcarerresearchnetwork@psych.ox.ac.uk
▶️ Mary Wilson, working in the NIHR MH-TRC Mission, talks about her role.
Mary supports the development of the Mood Disorder Mission Cohort Study, which will bring together data from across the UK to better understand #depression and #bipolardisorder.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3u3fbadw
Mary supports the development of the Mood Disorder Mission Cohort Study, which will bring together data from across the UK to better understand #depression and #bipolardisorder.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3u3fbadw
October 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
▶️ Mary Wilson, working in the NIHR MH-TRC Mission, talks about her role.
Mary supports the development of the Mood Disorder Mission Cohort Study, which will bring together data from across the UK to better understand #depression and #bipolardisorder.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3u3fbadw
Mary supports the development of the Mood Disorder Mission Cohort Study, which will bring together data from across the UK to better understand #depression and #bipolardisorder.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/3u3fbadw
Oxford researchers have published a review into ketamine as a treatment for depression.
Unlike traditional medications, a single dose can ease depressive symptoms within hours and has opened the door to a new generation of fast-acting antidepressants.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr3scjud
Unlike traditional medications, a single dose can ease depressive symptoms within hours and has opened the door to a new generation of fast-acting antidepressants.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr3scjud
October 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Oxford researchers have published a review into ketamine as a treatment for depression.
Unlike traditional medications, a single dose can ease depressive symptoms within hours and has opened the door to a new generation of fast-acting antidepressants.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr3scjud
Unlike traditional medications, a single dose can ease depressive symptoms within hours and has opened the door to a new generation of fast-acting antidepressants.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mr3scjud
📢@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is launching #CountMeIn a new way to connect you with research into #depression, #anxiety, #bipolar & #dementia.
More participants, faster progress, better care.
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOH
More participants, faster progress, better care.
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOH
October 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
📢@oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social is launching #CountMeIn a new way to connect you with research into #depression, #anxiety, #bipolar & #dementia.
More participants, faster progress, better care.
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOH
More participants, faster progress, better care.
🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/CountMeInOH