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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?Â
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
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