Meet Inga Farafontova, OHFT Community Psychiatric Nurse on secondment at Oxford Brain Health Clinic. She champions research in mental health care, supports dementia projects, and works with PPI groups to drive evidence-based practice and improve patient outcomes: tinyurl.com/IngaFarafont...

#ARCadvent day 2️⃣0️⃣: Research led by @ox.ac.uk, and supported by @arc-oxtv.bsky.social, reveals the most effective treatments for managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder #ADHD in adults, based on an analysis of 113 clinical trials. www.arc-oxtv.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-stu...

Reflecting on 3 years of progress, Oxford Health BRC & NIHR MH-TRC are setting new standards in #mentalhealth research. Digital therapies, #dementia prevention, #EDI, and more The journey continues. Explore our story of impact and innovation so far. tinyurl.com/OHBRCMission

Colleagues who want to develop their Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) knowledge are invited to sign up the Institute of Mental Health's PPI Spring Training Programme. Sessions are delivered online throughout April and May. tinyurl.com/ywueezw9

Thinking about your next career move? Roles we are recruiting for: ➡️Senior Research Associate in Bioelectronics and Neuroengineering for Pain ➡️2 x Research Assistant posts ➡️Part-time Senior Project Manager tinyurl.com/4sp2tu3e

A new study offers a breakthrough in detecting risk for #psychosis and #bipolar disorders. 🔗Find out how this work could help clinicians provide more tailored support for people living with these conditions: tinyurl.com/33s73ss9

📢 Our December newsletter is out now! This last edition of the year features the Top 10 most viewed news stories of 2025 on ours and our partners news pages. Many thanks to all followers as we wrap up an incredible year: oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/newsletters/...

We have launched a dedicated page showcasing the profiles of Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacists, and Psychologists (NMAHPPs) who are driving mental and brain health research. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/training-hub...

New Research supported by our BRC: Scientists have identified key symptoms and created a scoring system to help frontline clinicians recognise possible #NMDAR-antibodyencephalitis, a condition that can sometimes be mistaken for #psychosis. Read more: tinyurl.com/NMDARantibod...

Catalysts, a new Bodleian Libraries campaign with the British Journal of Photography, celebrates Oxford innovators through 19 portraits by leading photographers. Discover the faces driving research and change including our Director @rachelutg.bsky.social tinyurl.com/CatalystsBod...

A new research collaboration aims to tackle ethnic inequalities in perinatal severe mental illness. It aims to identify practical ways to improve care for mothers experiencing serious mental illnesses such as severe depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. tinyurl.com/rs536nza

Megan Pritchard, Research Assistant working for the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission has shared her experience supporting a children and young people’s mental health project in Greater Manchester. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ycd3hecd

Nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists and psychologists (NMAHPPs) are invited to our Research Careers Showcase: 📅 21 January ⏱️10am to 1pm 📍Online Hear real stories, explore funded opportunities, and learn more about a research career tinyurl.com/2w3bhhyk

How are collaboration and regulation transforming UK #clinicaltrials? Our Business Development Team is accelerating research by building partnerships between academia, the NHS, and industry and streamlining study set-up. Discover how we are is driving real-world #impact. tinyurl.com/bdfvfu62

New findings of a study into the relationship between antidepressants and the gut microbiome offers fresh insights into how gut bacteria shapes the success of #antidepressants. The findings help explain why some people respond better to treatment than others. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yp5s763j

Our Pain Theme have launched What We Carry at John Radcliffe Hospital – an art-science collaboration led by artist Marysa Dowling exploring #chronicpain through photography and narrative. 📆Exhibition open until 6 December Read more online: tinyurl.com/PainWhatWeCa...

🎉We’re proud to celebrate our BRC researchers who have been recognised in Clarivate’s prestigious Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4c4mws6f

A major study shows nitrous oxide (‘laughing gas’) could help treat depression. When administered in a controlled clinical setting, the gas can significantly reduce depressive symptoms. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/26nene6n

🎨 🎭 🎵 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

📢 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

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

@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

👏 #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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

📢 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

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-...

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

#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...

🏆 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

👏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

🤔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...

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

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...

📢 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 - [email protected]

▶️ 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

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

📢@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

Oxford researchers have contributed to a recent major updated of the NICE Real-World Evidence Framework - a significant step forward for the generation of high-quality, transparent, and trustworthy real-world evidence. 🔗 Read more: oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oxford-resea...

New research supported by our BRC shows underweight children cost the NHS as much per child as those with severe obesity. With £340m spent annually, the case for early intervention across the full weight spectrum is stronger than ever. Findings on our website: tinyurl.com/465sruna

📣Nearly 28M UK adults live with #chronicpain. Oxford researchers are leading EPIONE, an £11M project combining engineering & neuroscience to develop personalised pain solutions, shifting focus from symptom relief to root-cause understanding for scalable NHS solutions. tinyurl.com/EPIONEOxford

📣New research from @kingsioppn.bsky.social & @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social ranks 30 antidepressants by their effects on our bodies. Findings highlight the need to update prescribing guidelines to support more personalised care: tinyurl.com/uy4zzy5d

Dr Opeyemi Odejimi discusses her role within the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission. Find out more about the work of MHM MTC: oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/mhm/midlands... @nihr.bsky.social

🌍Our evidence-based programme for child anxiety is now being adapted for families in Asia and South America. Online Support and Intervention (OSI) is a therapist-guided, parent-led online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy platform for treating anxiety in children aged 5-12. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/498z9dnx

Congratulations to the Early Intervention Mission (EIM) team on reaching a major milestone—200 participants recruited! This milestone marks a significant step towards more personalised, effective mental health care for those affected by psychosis.