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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
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Globally renowned institute for research excellence and education in #Psychiatry, #Psychology, & #Neuroscience based at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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Prof Crick Lund has been awarded an Academy of Science of South Africa Science-for-Society Gold Medal!

The award recognises his outstanding contribution to public mental health in low- & middle-income countries over nearly 3 decades.

🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/profess...
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Professor Crick Lund receiving the Gold Medal from ASSAf President, Professor Thokozani Majozi.
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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We would like to congratulate Dr Anna Andreou, for her recent @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Award in the Industry and Innovation category,

The award recognises her innovative work with the non-paralytic botulinum toxins for migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. #Neuroscience
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Royal College of Psychiatrists Awards honours King's staff and students (IoPPN and @kingslsm.bsky.social), as well as our collaborative efforts and excellence with @maudsleynhs.bsky.social

Read the full list of shortlisted colleagues and the full story now: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/rcpsych...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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King’s College London has launched a new phone-free school trial.

The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.

Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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We are excited to celebrate the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Awards tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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We are pleased to be joining @thriveldn.bsky.social and other partners to work together and deliver upon a £1.5 million National Lottery Community Fund Climate Action Fund project, linking climate change and mental health.

Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/londone...
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Congratulations to Professor Sir Robin Murray, who was granted a Lifetime Achievement Award from the @rcpsych.bsky.social, for his work concerned with finding the causes of psychosis, and improving its treatment.

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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Neuropsycho-what?!?!

Join us for Professor Anthony Vernon's inaugural lecture on 26 November. Professor Vernon's work seeks to understanding the effects of drugs used to treat mental health problems, on the nervous, immune and endocrine systems

Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Professor Jonathan O’Muircheartaigh, Professor of Developmental Neuroscience and Imaging, will be delivering his inaugural lecture, “The why and when of imaging the developing brain” tonight at the Woodson Lecture Theatre.
November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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How can mistakes can advance scientific understanding? Join for Sam Norton's inaugural lecture, as he links King's motto “Sancte et Sapienter” to the human process of learning from mistakes

When? 19 November, 5:30pm
Where? Denmark Hill Campus

Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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In 2025, mental health pioneer Joseph Healy Healy (MSc Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health, 2021) won our International Impact accolade in the King’s Alumni Awards. Do you know an inspirational King’s graduate with an amazing story to tell? Nominate them for an award today: shorturl.at/XrXO0
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Can looking at art in a gallery impact your #health?

New research from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @artfund.bsky.social has compared the body’s responses to viewing original art in a gallery with reproductions in a lab.

Click the link to find out more👇

#IoPPNNews

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October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Not all #antidepressants are the same.

New research from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @ox.ac.uk has ranked 30 different #SSRIs and assessed their impact on a range of side effects on users physical health.

Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/researc...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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A new scoping review from King's College London and
@kingsmaudsley.bsky.social has found that parents are "overwhelmed" by the amount of conflicting parenting information they see online.

#IoPPNNews

#CYP #Families #ParentingSupport
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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As part of the NHS 10 Year Plan, the UK aims to improve community-based health care.

There’s so much to learn from global interventions like @friendshipbench.bsky.social, where accessible, community-led support has transformed mental health outcomes.

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"Improving community-based care is a priority in the NHS 10 Year Plan. There is much to learn from global interventions like The Friendship Bench to help the NHS be ‘Fit for the Future’." Professor Melanie Abas, King’s College London "The Friendship Bench shows us how to deliver mental health care in local communities, within walking distance and provided by people who know their neighbourhoods. It also shows how services can reduce inequalities by being open to everyone, and the value of rapid, often same-day, access to care." Professor Melanie Abas, King’s College London
October 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Through our African Mental Health Research Initiative, UK & African researchers exchange knowledge in both directions. Solutions from the Global South, like @friendshipbench.bsky.social, should guide mental health care worldwide. #WorldMentalHealthDay

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October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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In Zimbabwe, Prof Dixon Chibanda lost a patient to suicide over a $10 bus fare. This inspired @friendshipbench.bsky.social, which has now helped hundreds of thousands.

Through global partnerships, King’s is improving access to mental health care. #WorldMentalHealthDay

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October 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Could VR be used in the #Olympics & #Paralympics?

We were proud to welcome leaders from UK Sports Institute, British Olympic & Paralympic Associations & UK Sport to King's College London to explore how technologies like #VirtualReality could be used in sport.

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"At King’s, we are conducting research and translating it into practice in ways that will be useful for the community. Being able to share the knowledge we have, while understanding the needs of sport, helps us prioritise the work we do." Dr Oliver Runswick, King’s College London
October 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Congratulations to Dr Leigh Wilson, Public Engagement Manager with the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology! She received an Innovative and Inclusive Practice Award as part of the Vitae Impact, Culture and Engagement Awards 2025.

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October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Dr Josefien Breedvelt is shortlisted for the @acamh.bsky.social Kathy Silva Rising Star Award, in recognition of significant scientific contribution to child and adolescent mental health literature.

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White woman with navy top and dark brown hair. Preventing common mental health conditions in children and young people is crucial to improving young lives. I am delighted to have been shortlisted in recognition of my ongoing work dedicated to advancing positive outcomes for youth and future generations. Dr Josefien Breedvelt, King's College London
October 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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While the autism spectrum is now widely accepted, understanding of the ADHD continuum lags behind

Professor Jonna Kuntsi writes in @bmj_latest about how we need greater awareness of the #ADHD continuum + how to best target interventions

Read now: doi.org/10.1136/bmj....
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the extent to which a person’s ADHD symptoms—inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity—are an impairment in everyday life is dependent on the societal context. Acknowledging the role of social context can help to indicate when the need for intervention and support is greatest: when there’s a mismatch between the environmental demands and the characteristics of the person with ADHD. Professor Jonna Kuntsi, King's College London
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Congratulations to Team Giraffe!

On Saturday 20 September, three IoPPN staff members (Chloe, Kitty and Zarsh) abseiled down St Thomas’ Hospital for Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity @GSTTCharity), raising over £2,300.

Learn more about Team Giraffe's efforts: lnkd.in/eiuUQZgh
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September 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Yesterday we hosted our Teens, Screens & Social Media webinar 🌍

Experts from London & Sydney explored how digital technology is shaping young people’s mental health

#YouthMentalHealthDay

🔗 Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/experts-come-together-to-discuss-social-media-use-in-children-and-young-people
September 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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The @maudsleynhs.bsky.social and @kingshealth.bsky.social are currently implementing new sexual health care recommendations, including starting a new sexual health initiative, which you can read more about:

www.kingshealthpartners.org/latest/launc...

#SexualHealthWeek
September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🔍 How can we improve the sexual health care and needs for those with severe mental illness?
Based on previous findings, the research team have suggested multiple recommendations.
#SexualHealthWeek
September 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM