Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Does global rise in diagnosed neurodivergence reflect an increased awareness or does it indicate something else? The 62nd Maudsley Debate, chaired by IoPPN’s Francesca Happé, aims to tackle that question. Speakers for the motion are Dr Jessica Eccles and Dr Elizabeth Weir Speakers against the motion are Professor Terry Brugha and Dr Alastair Santhouse. The debate will be recorded and posted at a later date.

Not all #antidepressants are the same. New research from King's College London and University of Oxford has ranked 30 different SSRIs and assessed their impact on a range of side effects on users physical health, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and weight change. Researchers are now calling for treatment guidelines to be updated to reflect these findings. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eNgGftuD #IoPPNNews #ScienceAtKings #Depression

In April 2025, Lucy received the news she'd been waiting for: she was in remission. Soon after, she chose to take part in the EMBody trial (Exploring Mindsets about the Body) led by Dr Lauren Heathcote, PhD at King's College London, which is trialing a new digital tool to support the health and wellbeing of young cancer survivors. Learn more about the EMBody trial: https://lnkd.in/eFdwhdnr Read Lucy's story 👇

In collaboration with the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, we have welcomed the first cohort of the Maudsley Psychiatry Residents Research Attachment Programme. Psychiatry residents now have an opportunity to work with leading IoPPN researchers and plan their involvement in a wide range of research projects, integrating clinical and research work. https://lnkd.in/eAStmyMK

What role do #emotions play in the onset of psychosis? New research from King's College London has found that people with #schizophrenia demonstrate significant impairments in their emotional awareness, as well as their understanding of themselves and others. #IoPPNNews #MentalHealth #MentalIllness #Research https://bit.ly/4oqUXqT

First systematic review on governance guiding child and adolescent mental health research in many African countries reveals major gaps. 🔎 What was found: Major gaps in governance that risk leaving young people’s needs overlooked. 📢 What’s needed: Urgent reforms to ensure research protects, empowers, and includes children and adolescents. Dr Margaret Uddin Ojeahere, first author said "Our review found that mental health research involving children and adolescents in Africa is constrained by outdated regulations and weak ethical frameworks. This underscores the urgent need to review existing regulations and enact new ones that ensure ethically balanced mental health research in younger populations in Africa." Dr Mariana Pinto da Costa, senior author said “Africa’s young people deserve research that safeguards their rights, reflects their realities, and strengthens their futures. Our review shows that without urgent reforms in governance, too many children and adolescents remain invisible in mental health research.” https://lnkd.in/e9RA_KGR

ICYMI: How do young people with ADHD transition to adulthood? Back in February, Anna Redly, Research Assistant on ART-transition study, outlined how their research is measuring how the changes in late adolescence (from physical changes to environment) affect ADHD symptoms and how we can prevent negative outcomes and support healthy lifestyles. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eZFQkeqe #ADHDAwarenessMonth

King's researchers found that menopausal difficulties increase in line with the severity of ADHD symptoms. "This is an important first study examining menopausal experiences in ADHD, which demonstrates that the presence of ADHD may impact how women perceive and attribute their experiences during the menopause. This has implications for how women are supported during this time, both with their ADHD and the menopause." — Professor Ellie Dommett Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e9nYCbKN #ADHDAwarenessMonth #WorldMenopauseDay

Could volunteering help you to perform better at work? New research from King's College London has explored how corporate #volunteering schemes can have a significant positive impact on employee job satisfaction and performance. Click the link to learn more👇 #IoPPNNews https://bit.ly/3KVQw99