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Friend or Foe? AI’s potential impact on our Mental Health
I am Dr Daniel Martins, a clinician-scientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King’s College London...

Dr Daniel Martins
6 days ago5 min read


On the Shoulders of Giants: A tribute to David Goldberg
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.

Dinesh Bhugra CBE
Jun 36 min read


Co-developing research in youth mental health: the CELEBRATE Project
In January 2024, we held the first dissemination event for the CELEBRATE Project, a UKRI-funded research programme dedicated to...
Camila Ribeiro
May 304 min read


What if your brain wasn’t betraying you, but trying to protect you, even through pain?
Author's own image “Trauma” is a word we hear all the time now — in podcasts, therapy TikTok, or casual conversations. People say things...

Sema Dourmoush
May 284 min read


The Pathologised Woman: Hysteria and Medical Bias
As a woman and a mental health researcher, I’ve had my fair share of frustrating doctor visits. Nothing tops the time when my...

Nuriza Tukiran
May 225 min read


The experiences of perinatal care for women who use and are in treatment for drug use
The Stepping Stones Study Women who use drugs during pregnancy have complex health and social needs. Stigma can be a barrier to their...

Polly Radcliffe
May 135 min read


A key Biological Mechanism Linked to Depression Risk and Recovery in Teenage Girls
I am Dr Naghmeh Nikkheslat, a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London.

Naghmeh Nikkheslat
May 84 min read


Infertility: A Silent Condition That Touches Many Chords
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

Lucia Roberta Russo
Apr 295 min read


Supporting trauma survivors’ through art and science
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?

Isaac Ouro-Gnao
Apr 245 min read


Is Training for a Marathon Good for my Mental Health?
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...

Carmine Pariante
Mar 255 min read


Broaden Your Mind: Bringing back broad beans for mental health
As a plant biologist at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University, I am passionate about sustainable food security and resilience. I...

Nadia Mohd-Radzman
Mar 194 min read


Watching 'Despicable Me'? MRIs reveal depression alters the experience
Imagine watching your favourite film and feeling emotionally disconnected, as if your brain was struggling to engage with what’s on the...

Dr Marie-Stephanie Cahart
Mar 54 min read


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

Amy Ronaldson
Jan 304 min read


"My Thinking Has Shifted Completely"
How Working with Experts by Experience Transforms Academics' Perspectives Photo by Syed Ali on Unsplash Researchers working with “experts...

Lauren Low
Jan 296 min read


Music for the Mind
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash What is music? Is it a form of art, an expressive masterpiece, or a therapeutic treatment? For a...

Saakshi Sharma
Jan 95 min read


How Forensic Psychology Shaped Two Infamous Cases
Whilst most children grew up watching CBBC or Disney Channel on the TV, my dinners were often spent immersed in shows like Criminal Minds...

Suvi Pushpakanthan
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Can the arts revolutionise healthcare?
The SHAPER dissemination event held on 19th November 2024.

Tony Woods
Dec 3, 20245 min read


Obesity, Depression, and their Inflamed Connection
Authors Note: If you are interested in taking part in the CODA study, please visit our CODA study page or email coda@kcl.ac.uk . For...

Melisa Kose
Nov 28, 20245 min read


Nutrients and the Gut-Brain Axis: Effects on Students’ Mental Health
As a third-year psychology student, I’ve felt the stress of juggling assignments and staying focused in classes, especially during exam...

Ecemnur İpekoğlu
Nov 20, 20244 min read


Building Belonging at University: The U-Belong Toolkit
The lecture theatre is abuzz with voices. I see a group of girls hunched over a laptop, laughing. The professor is standing by the...

Hina Naela
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Decolonising the Healthcare System: An Interview with Annabel Sowemimo
Dr Annabel Sowemimo is a senior clinician in sexual and reproductive health, a part-time PhD student, founder of a charity Reproductive...

Layecha Fidahoussen
Nov 6, 20245 min read


Menopause on the Margins - Bridging the Gap in menopause care
My name is Kat Frere-Smith, and I am a third-year National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Kent

Kat Frere-Smith
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Surviving the storm: Autism, menopause, and mental health
When perimenopause hit, it triggered a perfect storm , which led to me discovering I was Autistic, aged 58. After my autism...

Rose Matthews
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Recurrent Pregnancy Loss matters. So, let’s talk about it.
As a researcher working in the field of perinatal psychiatry, I am part of a team that focuses on two key periods, pregnancy, and the postpa

Riddhi Laijawala
Oct 24, 20245 min read
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