Scientists comment on study of patterns of nighttime smartphone use and risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours the next day, as … read more
A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry looks at doxycycline use in adolescent psychiatric patients and schizophrenia risk. … read more
An analysis of the PANDA trial looks at the the effect of sertraline on mood and anxiety symptoms. Dr … read more
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at an association between soft drink consumption and depression mediated by gut microbiome changes. … read more
Scientists comment on a position statement on clinical guidance on the use of psychedelics for mental health disorder treatment from … read more
After a decades long hiatus in research, we have seen a resurgence in recent years of trials of psychedelics as … read more
Two studies published in BMJ Mental Health and Psychological Medicine looks at first use cannabis and mental health outcomes, childhood trauma, paranoia and cannabis … read more
People start using cannabis for a variety of reasons, such as self-medicating for physical or mental discomfort, because friends and … read more
A survey published in the Journal of Medical Ethics looks at electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and what information recipients recall being given. … read more
While we have good Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) data on how ADHD medications impact core symptoms, there remain gaps in … read more
A target trial emulation study published in The BMJ looks at ADHD drug treatment and the risk of adverse outcomes. Prof … read more
Two papers published in the Lancet Psychiatry Physical Health Commission look at monitoring the physical health of people prescribed psychiatric … read more
A study published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at talking therapies’ outcomes for young adults vs older adults. Prof Bernadka Dubicka, Professor … read more
A new prospective observational study is being set up to better understand the support needs of young people attending the … read more
An observational study published in PLOS Mental Health looks at mental health outcomes in teens who smoke or use e-cigarettes. Prof … read more
A study published in Journal of Human Development and Capabilities looks at the age of smartphone ownership and mental health outcomes. … read more
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. Dr Susannah Murphy, Associate Professor, Department … read more
There has been long-standing public and clinical debate over the frequency and severity of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. Some reviews have … read more
The first published research findings from Our Future Health data looks at whether people living with chronic inflammatory conditions, such … read more
An observational study published in JAMA looks at addictive screen use, suicidal behaviours and mental health in adolescents. Dr Amy … read more
