Archives for 2026

Can a mobile phone app support mental health during pregnancy and after birth?

30th April 2026

It is well known that poor mental health can cause problems during pregnancy and early parenthood. A study, supported by the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission, evaluates new methods of assessing and monitoring mental health during…

60 seconds with…Maja Andreevska, R&D Finance Business Partner

27th April 2026

As financial year end has just passed, the role of our finance department is critical in keeping our research activity on track. Recently we spoke with Maja Andreevska, Research &…

National collaboration in action: Mood Disorder Network Away Day

24th April 2026

Recently, members of the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission Mood Disorder Network came together in London for an away day focused on sharing learning, celebrating progress, and shaping future priorities. The event…

Research uncovers how the brain resolves emotional ambiguity

23rd April 2026

Researchers in our Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)’s Brain Technologies and Depression Therapeutics Themes have demonstrated, for the first time, that a key emotional centre deep in the human brain directly influences how we interpret ambiguous (unclear or…

Driving real change: parliamentary recognition for NHS innovation adoption

17th April 2026

Congratulations to Nnenna Omeje, Governance and Contracting Lead for the NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) who has been nationally recognised for her…

New mental health pathway for primary school children reduces anxiety problems – study shows

10th April 2026

A new way of supporting primary age children’s mental health via schools has been shown to be highly effective in reducing anxiety problems, according to a new trial. Researchers led…

Celebrating new appointments at our BRC

9th April 2026

NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health is pleased to welcome Mary Wilson as Senior Project Manager and Dr Thomas Kabir as Academic Lead for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement…

Exploring faith, culture and mental health research together

8th April 2026

Recently, a mix of research teams, clinicians, community leaders and youth advisors came together for an event exploring how we can build stronger connections with communities through an increased appreciation…

Professor Jeremy Hall appointed Deputy Director of NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health

4th April 2026

NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Healthhas appointed Professor Jeremy Hall as its Deputy Director, a newly created role designed to strengthen strategic leadership across the BRC’s growing mental health research…

D-CYPHR: Helping to shape the future of children’s health research

2nd April 2026

The DNA, Children and Young People’s Health Resource (D-CYPHR) is a landmark national programme designed to transform understanding of childhood health. Launched in summer 2023, the initiative has already welcomed more than 12,500…

Funding awarded for children and young people’s involvement and engagement projects

1st April 2026

The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission recently hosted an online event where applicants were awarded funding to create new Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) projects. The MH-TRC Mission’s Children and Young People’s (CYP) Mental Health workstream CYP PPIE Funding Scheme supports researchers and contributors with £400 to…

Declining water levels linked to air pollution and depression severity

31st March 2026

New study highlights how water management and environmental change may be shaping mental health. A new interdisciplinary study published in The Lancet Planetary Health finds that declining water levels in…

Could research help you?

30th March 2026

World Bipolar Day provides an opportunity to highlight our specialist Bipolar research clinic at Oxford Health NHS FT (OHFT) which is helping to improve understanding, treatment and care for people…

Celebrating excellence in research leadership: NIHR Senior Investigator Awards 2026

24th March 2026

The NIHR Senior Investigator Award is one of the highest honours in UK health and social care research, recognising researchers who combine outstanding applied research with exceptional leadership and influence….

Join our free public talk on Neurodiversity and research

20th March 2026

Colleagues, patients and members of the public are invited to join our free public talk on neurodiversity on Monday 20 April from 6pm to 7pm at Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford. Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm. April…

Mental Health in Development Theme meeting: reflecting on successes and planning for the future

19th March 2026

Recently the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre’s (OH BRC) Mental Health in Development Theme brought together researchers and partners for a Whole Theme Meeting. The hybrid event, held in Oxford and online, provided an opportunity to reflect on progress, celebrate individual…

Senior Research Fellows share the impact of their awards

18th March 2026

The 2024/2025 cohort of NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellows, who completed their fellowships at the end of December 2025, have shared an update on the impact of their awards. The…

Latest updates from our BRC

17th March 2026

March’s newsletter brings you a new roundup of updates, research highlights, and news from our partners at Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH BRC). This month the newsletter brings together…

Strengthening the foundations of research at Oxford Health

9th March 2026

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) has secured a significant boost of over £500,000 for its research infrastructure through the latest National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Capital…

Trial finds that AI tool could transform antidepressant prescribing

4th March 2026

An AI-driven tool that tailors antidepressant treatment to individual patients was shown to improve outcomes for people with depression, compared to standard treatment, in a major international trial. It is…

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