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My research in mental health and neuroscience is fuelled by a deep curiosity about how the world around us, everything from our...

A researcher’s perspective In recent years, cannabis has become a hot topic, from recreational legalisation debates to discussions about medical applications. But beyond its social and legislative implications, there's a growing body of evidence suggesting that cannabis use might be linked to severe mental health disorders, including psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Understanding these associations is crucial as cannabis consumption rises worldwi

From an early age I was obsessed with making people laugh. Inspired by Lucille Ball, I took every performance opportunity I could find. My elementary and middle school yearbooks are peppered with commentary by teachers and friends encouraging me to follow my dreams of acting and not to forget them when I am a famous comedian. Then, when I was in 10th grade, in the midst of rehearsals for our school musical Pippin , I was hit by a car crossing a street in Westport, Connecticut

I’m a 39-year-old neuroscience and psychology graduate, freshly finished with my MSc at King’s College London. My story begins in 2020,...

Author’s Note:  My name is Dave Brennan, and I am a writer and mental health professional based in the United States. I live with my own...

When Prince Harry gave an impromptu speech last week at the Diana Award in central London, he talked of the loneliness that many young people experience, describing how they could feel isolated if “lost and separated from a group.” Research also confirms that young people are experiencing high rates of loneliness, often at higher levels than older age groups. A large review identified loneliness as peaking between ages 18 and 29, with one in three young adults reporting f

Sleep is incredibly important – for everyone. We all know the impact of a good night’s sleep: it can set us up for a great day or make everything feel more difficult. But, most of us recover quickly from a bad night; we go to bed earlier, learn from last night's late-night scrolling, or we (wishfully) ask our partner to learn the art of not snoring. However, this is not the case for people with bipolar disorder. Or at least – it doesn’t appear so.

The wooden pier stretched ahead in the morning sunlight, its tip a distant dot poking out against the sea. We followed the stream of backpacks single-file like a line of ants, the wind lashing choppy indigo waves against the planks as we tried to keep our balance in its energetic embrace, the snail-like homes on our backs adding extra complexity to the matter.

Sexual violence invades countless lives each year, all around the world. For me, it crashed into my life numerous times in the form of childhood sexual abuse and repeated sexual assaults in my teen and adult years.

The 19th Century French psychiatrist Jacques-Joseph Moreau is often credited as one of the first scientists to systematically study the effects of psychoactive substances on the mind.

Imagine you have TikTok open on your phone, your index finger swiping up each video to get those short bursts of dopamine. You land on a...

Disclaimer:   This blog does not promote or endorse the use of illegal substances. It is intended solely to explore the growing body of research investigating the potential role of psychedelics in innovative mental health treatments. Please be aware that the recreational use of psychedelics is illegal in many countries. These substances should only be used within the legal framework of your country and under the guidance of a qualified clinical professional.   What if healing

My mind is calm; my breathing is slow and persistent; and my hands aren’t shaking. I couldn’t have said that years ago, and I most certainly would not have gotten where I am without him. My partner, Roger, was the saving grace I never saw coming, but when I needed it the most. Roger and I met by chance, through a Meetup group (a site that allows people to join groups based on personal interests and hobbies). We only spoke a few words, and it was months later before we began l

A new health literacy programme in East London aims to improve pregnancy experiences for women who don’t speak English. In the United...

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault and violence which some readers may find distressing. On Tuesday 9 th ...

This piece is part of our series for Sexual Health Awareness Week. I’m sure nobody looks   forward to their gynecology appointment, but...

As the Programme Lead for the MSc Neuroscience at King’s College, I often engage with students. When I speak with our MSc Neuroscience ...

'To cringe' can be defined as ‘having an inward feeling of acute embarrassment or awkwardness.’ This is a perfectly natural human...

How breast cancer treatment changed my relationship with my body—and how I'm learning to reconnect with it. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my primary focus was survival. I braced myself for the physical battle—the biopsies, the blood draws, the scans, and the surgeries. In the aftermath, grappling with post-op, post-radiation, and settling into the rhythm of daily hormone blockers, I realise there was something that I wasn’t prepared for: what comes next.

At 21, I had a series of urinary tract infections that culminated in a bladder surgery. These infections affected me physically—the post-op pelvic floor physical therapy was brutal—but the greatest impact was on my mental health. I’m sharing my story for Sexual Health Week because most women will suffer at least one UTI in their lifetime. The first urinary tract infection I got after college never went away. Not really. The burning sensation hit on a Sunday morning. “Yep, t

Good news! Young people in general are drinking less than older generations did and still do: around one-quarter of 16 to 24-year-olds don’t drink at all, compared with just over one-fifth of the broader adult population.

Trigger Warning: This article briefly mentions suicide.   Every cat that I have helped has changed me in some way  On many occasions in...

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...