UCL Div. of Psychiatry
@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social
We are a world-leading interdisciplinary centre for research and teaching in mental health and illness. Part of the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences
Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry
Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/psychiatry
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Middle-aged adults with biological signs of poor heart health are more likely to go on to be diagnosed with dementia in later life, according to a new study from @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social.
Biological signs of poor heart health linked to later dementia diagnosis – study
Researchers found the link is evident up to 25 years before a dementia diagnosis.
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Middle-aged adults with biological signs of poor heart health are more likely to go on to be diagnosed with dementia in later life, according to a new study from @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social.
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People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study led by @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social researchers.
Poorer heart health in middle age linked to increased dementia risk
People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study led by @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social researchers.
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One of the most common antidepressants, sertraline, contributes to a modest improvement in core depression and anxiety symptoms, including low mood, within two weeks, finds a new analysis of a major clinical trial, led by Dr @giuliapiazza.bsky.social @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social @uclpals.bsky.social
Antidepressants improve core depressive symptoms early on
One of the most common antidepressants, sertraline, contributes to a modest improvement in core depression and anxiety symptoms, including low mood, within two weeks, finds a new analysis of a major c...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
One of the most common antidepressants, sertraline, contributes to a modest improvement in core depression and anxiety symptoms, including low mood, within two weeks, finds a new analysis of a major clinical trial, led by Dr @giuliapiazza.bsky.social @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social @uclpals.bsky.social
Congrats to Dr Becky Appleton, who has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to investigate which mental health services work best for young people and how to reduce inequalities in access and outcomes
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www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Dr Becky Appleton receives NIHR award to improve mental health support for young people
Dr Becky Appleton (Division of Psychiatry) will use the NIHR award to find out which services work best for which young people.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Congrats to Dr Becky Appleton, who has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to investigate which mental health services work best for young people and how to reduce inequalities in access and outcomes
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
New study finds higher levels of personal trust in the neighbourhood were associated with either a reduced or increased risk of developing psychotic disorders and bipolar disorder, depending on the person’s origin.
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @ki.se
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @ki.se
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Neighbourhood trust benefits some but may increase mental illness risk in others
Living in a neighbourhood where people trust each other is linked to an increased risk of severe mental illness among people from ethnic minority groups, despite the opposite being true for white majo...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
New study finds higher levels of personal trust in the neighbourhood were associated with either a reduced or increased risk of developing psychotic disorders and bipolar disorder, depending on the person’s origin.
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @ki.se
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @ki.se
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
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Apply to work with me and a great team at @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social to do some exciting research using electronic health records! The position is funded for 19 months in the first instance and you’ll be joining a fascinating NIHR project: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Apply to work with me and a great team at @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social to do some exciting research using electronic health records! The position is funded for 19 months in the first instance and you’ll be joining a fascinating NIHR project: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
ICYMI - last week @uclbrainscience.bsky.social spoke to Dr @libbysallnow.bsky.social for #WHPCD on the importance of end of life care and why we need to talk about dying.
💬 “We need to build death in to be part of life.”
This World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, Dr @libbysallnow.bsky.social (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) shares powerful insights on dying well and why end-of-life care must be a public health priority.
Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... #WHPCD
This World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, Dr @libbysallnow.bsky.social (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) shares powerful insights on dying well and why end-of-life care must be a public health priority.
Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... #WHPCD
“We need to build death in to be part of life”: Dr Libby Sallnow on dying well
What does it mean to die well; and are we ready to talk about it? Dr Libby Sallnow, Head of the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, talks to us about end of life care
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October 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
ICYMI - last week @uclbrainscience.bsky.social spoke to Dr @libbysallnow.bsky.social for #WHPCD on the importance of end of life care and why we need to talk about dying.
Book now for next short course on Causal Inference in Practice.
This course covers the latest developments in causal inference methods and provides practical explanations for applying them to real research questions.
18th-20th Feb 2026, in person.
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
This course covers the latest developments in causal inference methods and provides practical explanations for applying them to real research questions.
18th-20th Feb 2026, in person.
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Causal Inference in Practice Short Course
This course covers the latest developments in causal inference methods and provides practical explanations for applying them to real research questions.
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Book now for next short course on Causal Inference in Practice.
This course covers the latest developments in causal inference methods and provides practical explanations for applying them to real research questions.
18th-20th Feb 2026, in person.
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
This course covers the latest developments in causal inference methods and provides practical explanations for applying them to real research questions.
18th-20th Feb 2026, in person.
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Do you have a question about genomic testing in mental health?
New open access resource for mental health clinicians, developed by colleagues in UCL Division of Psychiatry @uclbrainscience.bsky.social is now available on NHS England #WorldMentalHealthDay
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
New open access resource for mental health clinicians, developed by colleagues in UCL Division of Psychiatry @uclbrainscience.bsky.social is now available on NHS England #WorldMentalHealthDay
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Do you have a question about genomic testing in mental health?
New open access resource for mental health clinicians, developed by colleagues in UCL Division of Psychiatry, is now available on NHS England.
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Do you have a question about genomic testing in mental health?
New open access resource for mental health clinicians, developed by colleagues in UCL Division of Psychiatry @uclbrainscience.bsky.social is now available on NHS England #WorldMentalHealthDay
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
New open access resource for mental health clinicians, developed by colleagues in UCL Division of Psychiatry @uclbrainscience.bsky.social is now available on NHS England #WorldMentalHealthDay
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Last year, Profs Glyn Lewis & Gemma Lewis @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social discussed the antidepressant controversy in this Lunch Hour Lecture for #WorldMentalHealthDay
You can watch back on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cet4...
You can watch back on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cet4...
Lunch Hour Lecture | The antidepressant controversy
YouTube video by UCL Lunch Hour Lectures
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October 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Last year, Profs Glyn Lewis & Gemma Lewis @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social discussed the antidepressant controversy in this Lunch Hour Lecture for #WorldMentalHealthDay
You can watch back on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cet4...
You can watch back on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cet4...
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To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, we spoke to Prof @kirkbride.bsky.social about how our environment — from green spaces to social inequality — shapes our mental wellbeing.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, we spoke to Prof @kirkbride.bsky.social about how our environment — from green spaces to social inequality — shapes our mental wellbeing.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc... @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social
Today marks #WorldMentalHealthDay.
@uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social are highlighting how our pioneering research is transforming lives globally, nationally and locally. Explore @ucl.ac.uk research stories at:
ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
@uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social are highlighting how our pioneering research is transforming lives globally, nationally and locally. Explore @ucl.ac.uk research stories at:
ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
October 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Today marks #WorldMentalHealthDay.
@uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social are highlighting how our pioneering research is transforming lives globally, nationally and locally. Explore @ucl.ac.uk research stories at:
ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
@uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social are highlighting how our pioneering research is transforming lives globally, nationally and locally. Explore @ucl.ac.uk research stories at:
ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
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How can we address the underrepresentation of minoritised ethnic groups in dementia research?
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
#UCLDementia
@grandchallenges
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
#UCLDementia
@grandchallenges
September 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
How can we address the underrepresentation of minoritised ethnic groups in dementia research?
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
#UCLDementia
@grandchallenges
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
#UCLDementia
@grandchallenges
Colleagues from @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social found consistent evidence from numerous studies that racial and ethnic discrimination appears to contribute to the development of psychosis.
Read: ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @kirkbride.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social
Read: ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @kirkbride.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social
Racial discrimination may increase psychosis risk
Being racially or ethnically discriminated against may increase the risk of later developing psychotic symptoms, finds a major review of international evidence led by UCL researchers.
ucl.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Colleagues from @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social found consistent evidence from numerous studies that racial and ethnic discrimination appears to contribute to the development of psychosis.
Read: ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @kirkbride.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social
Read: ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @kirkbride.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
In this Q&A, Prof @alexandrapitman.bsky.social (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) talks about her clinical academic career in suicide prevention why collaboration and compassion are vital in her research.
www.noclor.nhs.uk/news-events/...
In this Q&A, Prof @alexandrapitman.bsky.social (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) talks about her clinical academic career in suicide prevention why collaboration and compassion are vital in her research.
www.noclor.nhs.uk/news-events/...
September 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
In this Q&A, Prof @alexandrapitman.bsky.social (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) talks about her clinical academic career in suicide prevention why collaboration and compassion are vital in her research.
www.noclor.nhs.uk/news-events/...
In this Q&A, Prof @alexandrapitman.bsky.social (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) talks about her clinical academic career in suicide prevention why collaboration and compassion are vital in her research.
www.noclor.nhs.uk/news-events/...
Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day #WSPD2025
@ucl.ac.uk SIG in Self-Harm and Suicide brings researchers and clinicians together to improve the understanding of the motivations, risk factors, treatments and prevention of self-harm, suicide attempt and suicide: tinyurl.com/yru5nvjm
@ucl.ac.uk SIG in Self-Harm and Suicide brings researchers and clinicians together to improve the understanding of the motivations, risk factors, treatments and prevention of self-harm, suicide attempt and suicide: tinyurl.com/yru5nvjm
September 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day #WSPD2025
@ucl.ac.uk SIG in Self-Harm and Suicide brings researchers and clinicians together to improve the understanding of the motivations, risk factors, treatments and prevention of self-harm, suicide attempt and suicide: tinyurl.com/yru5nvjm
@ucl.ac.uk SIG in Self-Harm and Suicide brings researchers and clinicians together to improve the understanding of the motivations, risk factors, treatments and prevention of self-harm, suicide attempt and suicide: tinyurl.com/yru5nvjm
The world has changed and it demands a new era of sustainability.
We have pushed boundaries. Yet the path ahead requires even greater efforts.
UCL’s Sustainability Plan is shaped by evidence and powered by people.
The ripple starts here. Be part of the change 👉 direc.to/nvRa
We have pushed boundaries. Yet the path ahead requires even greater efforts.
UCL’s Sustainability Plan is shaped by evidence and powered by people.
The ripple starts here. Be part of the change 👉 direc.to/nvRa
September 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The world has changed and it demands a new era of sustainability.
We have pushed boundaries. Yet the path ahead requires even greater efforts.
UCL’s Sustainability Plan is shaped by evidence and powered by people.
The ripple starts here. Be part of the change 👉 direc.to/nvRa
We have pushed boundaries. Yet the path ahead requires even greater efforts.
UCL’s Sustainability Plan is shaped by evidence and powered by people.
The ripple starts here. Be part of the change 👉 direc.to/nvRa
Congratulations to both Michelle Arellano Spano and Ishrat Pabla on receiving @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social ECR Catalyst grant funding for your projects around mental health and young people.
Find full project titles at: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
Find full project titles at: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
Funding awarded to 10 ECR Catalyst Grant projects in Mental Health & Wellbeing
We are delighted to announce the successful projects from our recent funding call for Early Career Researchers, delivered through UCL’s Grand Challenge of Mental Health and Wellbeing.
www.ucl.ac.uk
September 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations to both Michelle Arellano Spano and Ishrat Pabla on receiving @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social ECR Catalyst grant funding for your projects around mental health and young people.
Find full project titles at: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
Find full project titles at: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...
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🎶 Can music be a form of therapy for dementia? We speak to Prof Naaheed Mukadam (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about the link between music and memory. buff.ly/Rtx4Vpg
#UCLDementia #WorldAlzheimersMonth
#UCLDementia #WorldAlzheimersMonth
September 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🎶 Can music be a form of therapy for dementia? We speak to Prof Naaheed Mukadam (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about the link between music and memory. buff.ly/Rtx4Vpg
#UCLDementia #WorldAlzheimersMonth
#UCLDementia #WorldAlzheimersMonth
Places still available on Mendelian randomization short course this September!
This course gives practical explanations about how to apply MR to applied research questions.
📆16-18 Sept, in person.
🔗Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
This course gives practical explanations about how to apply MR to applied research questions.
📆16-18 Sept, in person.
🔗Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Mendelian randomization short course
This course covers the fundamental developments in Mendelian randomization and gives practical explanations about how to apply MR to applied research questions.
www.ucl.ac.uk
August 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Places still available on Mendelian randomization short course this September!
This course gives practical explanations about how to apply MR to applied research questions.
📆16-18 Sept, in person.
🔗Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
This course gives practical explanations about how to apply MR to applied research questions.
📆16-18 Sept, in person.
🔗Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
📻Podcast | Are you a carer?
Latest podcast series explores the hidden stories behind the role and why we should all be paying more attention to the issues they face in our healthcare system
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Latest podcast series explores the hidden stories behind the role and why we should all be paying more attention to the issues they face in our healthcare system
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
August 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📻Podcast | Are you a carer?
Latest podcast series explores the hidden stories behind the role and why we should all be paying more attention to the issues they face in our healthcare system
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Latest podcast series explores the hidden stories behind the role and why we should all be paying more attention to the issues they face in our healthcare system
@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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🧠 Dr Nafiso Ahmed, Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellow (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social), leads research on shared decision-making in severe mental illness.
We spoke with her about what drives her and her upcoming
▶️ Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
We spoke with her about what drives her and her upcoming
▶️ Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
August 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🧠 Dr Nafiso Ahmed, Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellow (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social), leads research on shared decision-making in severe mental illness.
We spoke with her about what drives her and her upcoming
▶️ Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
We spoke with her about what drives her and her upcoming
▶️ Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Advance your research career in brain sciences at UCL this Sept 2025!
Whether you're preparing for a PhD or seeking deeper expertise, this interdisciplinary, research-led programme provides the skills and knowledge to thrive in academia or industry.
ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...
Whether you're preparing for a PhD or seeking deeper expertise, this interdisciplinary, research-led programme provides the skills and knowledge to thrive in academia or industry.
ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...
August 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Advance your research career in brain sciences at UCL this Sept 2025!
Whether you're preparing for a PhD or seeking deeper expertise, this interdisciplinary, research-led programme provides the skills and knowledge to thrive in academia or industry.
ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...
Whether you're preparing for a PhD or seeking deeper expertise, this interdisciplinary, research-led programme provides the skills and knowledge to thrive in academia or industry.
ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...
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How can we address the underrepresentation of minoritised ethnic groups in dementia research?
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
Dr Natalie Marchant on diversity and inclusivity in dementia research
Dementia affects nearly a million in the UK, with minoritised ethnic groups at higher risk. These groups are underrepresented in research. Tackling this disparity is crucial for equitable healthcare.
www.ucl.ac.uk
August 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
How can we address the underrepresentation of minoritised ethnic groups in dementia research?
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
We spoke to Dr Natalie Marchant (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) about making research practices and recruitment more inclusive.
Spaces available on Brain Sciences MRes for Sept 2025!
Whether you're preparing for a PhD or seeking deeper expertise, advance your research career with world-leading researchers across neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science at UCL.
Whether you're preparing for a PhD or seeking deeper expertise, advance your research career with world-leading researchers across neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science at UCL.
Brain Sciences MRes
The MRes in Brain Sciences is an innovative research-led programme which brings together expertise from across the Faculty of Brain Sciences and offers you the opportunity to work and train with…
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August 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Spaces available on Brain Sciences MRes for Sept 2025!
Whether you're preparing for a PhD or seeking deeper expertise, advance your research career with world-leading researchers across neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science at UCL.
Whether you're preparing for a PhD or seeking deeper expertise, advance your research career with world-leading researchers across neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science at UCL.