Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 10d

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

Researchers must work collaboratively with the communities they aim to involve in their studies – starting from shaping the research question, continuing through to the study’s design and implementation, and ensuring meaningful follow-up once the research concludes. This kind of partnership fosters trust, enhances the relevance of the research to those communities, and ultimately leads to greater
engagement and participation.

2 5

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · 13d

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

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

1 2

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · 28d

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/...

3 5

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · 28d

If you are a UCL researcher and/or clinicians from our partner NHS Trusts interested in clinical and public health research on self-harm, suicide attempt and suicide, become a member of the SIG: forms.office.com/e/pQpeV0VEn7

Microsoft Forms

forms.office.com

1

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · 28d

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

1 1 4

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · 29d

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

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

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

1 3

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎶 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

Reads: Can music be a form of therapy for dementia

1 4

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Aug 27

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...

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

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Aug 22

📻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...

2 3

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · Aug 21

🧠 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...

Read: I recently received the Wellcome Accelerator Award, a career development award designed to support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani heritage in the UK. Being awarded this funding will allow me to further my PhD research by investigating carers' experiences of the assessment and management of risk, and to also identify
existing interventions in
the literature.

1 5

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Aug 20

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-...

1 2

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.

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

2 4

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

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…

www.ucl.ac.uk

1

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

Talking therapy offered by the NHS for people with depression or anxiety appears to be less effective for people aged 16-24 than those aged 25-65, according to a new study led by Dr Rob Saunders @uclpals.bsky.social and Prof Argyris Stringaris @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social

NHS talking therapy is less effective for younger adults

Talking therapy offered by the NHS for people with depression or anxiety appears less effective for people aged 16-24 than those aged 25-65, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

www.ucl.ac.uk

1 3

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Aug 8

Join Sarah Yardley for a webinar on #palliativecare needs of people living with severe mental illness and advanced incurable illness: lessons from an international Churchill Fellowship

🗓 Date: Tuesday 16 September
🕧 Time: 12:30 pm BST
📍 Online: Teams meeting
🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/2wappp8v

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

lnkd.in

2 2

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Aug 6

📝 A new study led by @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social researchers has found that a multi-domain lifestyle intervention may help reduce a key biological marker linked to brain degeneration and dementia.

UCL study finds lifestyle changes may reduce a biomarker for neurodegeneration

A new study led by researchers at UCL has found that a multi-domain lifestyle intervention may help reduce a key biological marker linked to brain degeneration and dementia.

www.ucl.ac.uk

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · Jul 30

People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds a new study led by Dr Vasiliki Orgeta @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social

Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin

People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

www.ucl.ac.uk

1 4

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

alzsocresearch.bsky.social @alzsocresearch.bsky.social · Jul 16

Dr Nicola White @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social is adapting the Death Literacy Index (DLI) into DLI-dem—a tailored tool boosting carers’ knowledge, confidence, and skills in dementia-specific end-of-life care. #DementiaSupport Supported by @dementiauk.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0hE...

DLI-dem - Supporting dementia carers during the end of life care

YouTube video by Marie Curie

www.youtube.com

1 2

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Jul 2

Congratulations to Ramya Srinivasan who has been appointed as Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

In her new role she will lead research focused on neurodevelopment and mood disorders in children and young people. Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congrats to our DoP colleagues on their 2024–25 promotions (effective 01 October 2025)! 🌟

👏Gemma Lewis - Prof of Psychiatric Epidemiology
👏Andrew Sommerlad - Prof of Old Age Psychiatry
👏Nicola White - Principal Research Fellow

Full list: tinyurl.com/y2mx4epc

2

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Jun 18

Position 2: Causes of depression, anxiety and ADHD working with colleagues across UCL, Born in Bradford, UK Millenium Cohort Study and the MoBA study in Norway, with collaborations in Bristol and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

🧵3/3

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

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Jun 18

Position 1: Causes of psychosis using new Olink HT proteomics data from ALSPAC, funded by Wellcome, with collaborations with Bath, Cardiff, Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

🧵2/3

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

1

UCL Div. of Psychiatry @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social · Jun 18

Looking for your next research position? We're recruiting two genetic epidemiologists to work on two projects with us in UCL Division of Psychiatry, part of the growing UCL Human Genomics group.

Deadlines: 24 June, 23:59 BST

🧵1/3

1 1 2

Reposted by UCL Div. of Psychiatry

UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences @uclbrainscience.bsky.social · Jun 12

Can Alzheimer’s disease be prevented?
Professor Rob Howard (@uclpsychiatry.bsky.social) joins Tim Harford to discuss what we know about Alzheimer's, its risk factors and disease progression. (listen from 15 mins)

More or Less - Does the average American have fewer than three friends? - BBC Sounds

Plus, skilled migrants, preventing Alzheimer’s and Robert Prevost on God and probability.

buff.ly

1 4