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From lithium's (re)discovery to a gold standard in treatment: how an Australian psychiatrist's bold experiment reshaped psychiatry Photo...

Creating space for survivors of abuse: in a one-day workshop on coercive control, we explored what it means to reflect, create, and...

The path through mental illness can be isolating, disorienting, and equally profoundly transformative. For those of us who have navigated...

When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, the emotional and psychological toll can be just as profound as the physical journey ahead....

Scientists often dive into research driven by two magic ingredients: caffeine and curiosity. Caffeine keeps us awake, and curiosity motivates us to solve complex questions and to push the boundaries of human knowledge. Locked away in labs, scientists work tirelessly to test hypotheses in all different areas of science. Unfortunately, many discoveries feel like they stay confined to publications, adding lines to a CV or increasing a citation index, rarely making it beyond

For decades, the concept of ‘Mum Brain’ has been synonymous with the experience of motherhood. It’s almost a rite of passage to experience the memory loss and brain fog of pregnancy and the postpartum period (also called Pregnancy Brain, Baby Brain, Mummy Brain, Mumnesia). But what if Mum Brain had more to do with the mental load of motherhood, namely the cognitive and emotional labour that primarily falls on mothers, and less to do with mum brains? I’m a neuroscientist wh

She served too “I didn’t see anyone who looked like me in the brochures. I didn’t feel like I belonged.”said the veteran sitting across...

I am a professor of Developmental Psychology in Portugal and Chile. About thirty years ago, I did my PhD research on the quality of an...

When the toy company Mattel launched the first-ever doll with scoliosis and a removable back brace a couple of years ago, I must admit I was genuinely and positively surprised. I was even more impressed when the global fashion retailer ASOS featured models with scoliosis in their e-commerce photos, boldly showcasing their visibly curved spines and post-surgery back scars. Although my own journey with scoliosis — including years in a back brace and a spinal surgery — is now

Not all connections are built to last, and when they break, the effects can be profound. Whether it’s a personal relationship or a biological one, disruptions can leave lasting marks. During pregnancy, the mother and baby are connected through the placenta, a temporary yet vital organ that acts as the bridge, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste, ensuring the baby’s development. The placenta contains two distinct areas (i.e., vascular compartments) wher

I am Dr Daniel Martins, a clinician-scientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King’s College London...

When I started training in psychiatry in 1981, apart from the six months in academic psychiatry, all my training was in asylums in Leicestershire. Working in clinical settings and reviewing research, I came across the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and the name David Goldberg as its creator.

In January 2024, we held the first dissemination event for the CELEBRATE Project, a UKRI-funded research programme dedicated to...

Author's own image “Trauma” is a word we hear all the time now — in podcasts, therapy TikTok, or casual conversations. People say things...

As a woman and a mental health researcher, I’ve had my fair share of frustrating doctor visits. Nothing tops the time when my...

The Stepping Stones Study Women who use drugs during pregnancy have complex health and social needs. Stigma can be a barrier to their...

I am Dr Naghmeh Nikkheslat, a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London.

Infertility can affect each and all of us. You could be a very healthy stranger jogging in the park, your young nephew who recently graduated, or your neighbour hosting yet another baby shower for a friend. We can all be affected. If you’re one of them, you know only too well what infertility means. The term "infertility" applies to a situation when an individual or a couple is attempting to conceive but cannot establish a pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the majority of people who access mental health services have experienced trauma. Yet, trauma remains misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated. How then can we best support survivors who need holistic, relatable, consistent, and trauma-sensitive healthcare? 

I am at Week 10 of my training plan for the 2025 London Marathon. My first  marathon.   I know running is good for my mental health , but...

As a plant biologist at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University, I am passionate about sustainable food security and resilience. I...

Imagine watching your favourite film and feeling emotionally disconnected, as if your brain was struggling to engage with what’s on the...

There are worrying signs that public attitudes to mental health in England may be going backwords. Indeed, a recent study  from our...

How Working with Experts by Experience Transforms Academics' Perspectives Photo by Syed Ali on Unsplash Researchers working with “experts...