A new study shows that people who hold coronavirus conspiracy beliefs are less likely to comply with social distancing guidelines or take-up future vaccines.
Patient and Public Involvement: the journey so far
Clinical trials have come a long way since their initial conception many centuries ago. Patients and the general public are becoming increasingly involved in clinical trials and research in general. PPI Manager Claire Murray writes about how Patient and Public Involvement can inform clinical trials on International Clinical Trials Day 2020.
New guidance and resources to help patients cope with trauma after intensive care
Effects of Social Isolation and Lockdown on Adolescents in Oxfordshire
A new study will determine current risks to adolescents from isolation, online behaviours, anxiety and patterns of seeking support during COVID-19 crisis. In partnership with researchers at the University of Oxford, schools in Oxfordshire can agree to take part in the study for pupils aged 9 to 18 years (Years 5 to 13). This study…
Let them know you care – social disconnection worsens mental health after a loss
Genetic risk factors for mental illness affect how children’s brains are wired up
New research funded by the NIHR Oxford Health BRC and published in Molecular Psychiatry, sheds light on the role of genetics in mental illness, suggesting that genes influence the way children’s brains are ‘wired up’. This difference in nerve connections within the brain serves as a ‘vulnerability network’ for later developing mental illness.
