COVID-19 research

Seven in ten patients hospitalised with COVID-19 not fully recovered five months after discharge

25th March 2021

A majority of survivors who left hospital following COVID-19 had not fully recovered five months after discharge and continued to experience negative impacts on their physical and mental health, as well as their ability to work, according to results released by a major national study into the longer-term effect of the COVID-19.

Covid-19 vaccination programme: where do people with mental health difficulties lie within the order of priority?

18th February 2021

A new blog authored by mental health clinicians and researchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, and published in thebmjopinion, discusses the priority groups for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Parental Mental Health Worse Since New National Restrictions

19th January 2021

Parental stress, depression, and anxiety have again increased since new national restrictions have been introduced according to the latest report from the Oxford University led COVID-19 Supporting Parents, Adolescents, and Children in Epidemics (Co-SPACE) study based on data from over 6000 UK parents.

Almost a third of UK population are very unsure or strongly hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination

11th December 2020

The most comprehensive study of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy to date shows a majority willing to be vaccinated but a substantial minority concerned.

20% of COVID-19 patients receive a psychiatric diagnosis within 90 days

10th November 2020

A new study suggests that having COVID-19 increases a person’s risk of developing psychiatric disorders, and that having a psychiatric disorder increases the chance of getting COVID-19. Key findings from…

New UKRI/NIHR funding for tackling Covid’s impact on mental health

10th October 2020

A study led by Professor Cathy Creswell is one of six new projects to be funded by UKRI and the NIHR to investigate and reduce the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health of three at-risk groups

COVID-19 and mental health research at Oxford Health BRC

30th July 2020

Researchers at Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre are participating in the national effort to tackle the COVID-19 emergency. They have developed a range of projects investigating the mental health impacts of the pandemic and created freely available resources to support clinicians.

PPI in the time of COVID-19

8th July 2020

Public involvement is central to high-quality, ethical research. So, what happens when a pandemic hits and life is turned upside down? Our colleagues at the NIHR Applied Research CollaborationOxford and Thames Valley set out to find out. This blog was first published on their website.

New national study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19

7th July 2020

A major UK research study – PHOSP-COVID, will investigate the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients. The new study has been awarded £8.4 million jointly by UK Research…

Study to explore mental health benefits of online cultural experiences

19th June 2020

A new interdisciplinary study will explore the effects of online cultural experiences on mental health. Researchers have launched a pilot project using the Ashmolean Museum’s digital collections and resources. You…

OxCADAT guidance for remote delivery of psychological therapies

18th June 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological therapies will need to be delivered remotely rather than face-to-face. To support this changed approach, investigators from the Oxford Health BRC Precision Psychological Therapies theme…

Talk on evidence-based guidance for digital technologies and telepsychiatry during COVID19

10th June 2020

Dr Katharine Smith from the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry and the Oxford Health BRC’s Oxford Precision Psychiatry Lab (@OxfordPPL) gave a talk on ‘Digital technologies and telepsychiatry: an evidence-based…

Supporting mental health and resilience in first responders – operational training is most effective

3rd June 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on our emergency services, highlighting the vital need to build resilience and protect the mental health of first responders. New analysis by Oxford…

Excessive mistrust linked to conspiracy beliefs reduces the following of government coronavirus guidance

22nd May 2020

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.

New guidance and resources to help patients cope with trauma after intensive care

19th May 2020

Oxford mental health researchers have published new guidelines and provide free resources for treating patients experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following admission to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Effects of Social Isolation and Lockdown on Adolescents in Oxfordshire

14th May 2020

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…

New research seeks to tackle impact of COVID-19 on children and young people’s mental health

31st March 2020

A new research survey will track children and young people’s mental health throughout the COVID-19 crisis to identify what advice, support and help can actually protect their mental health. COVID-19 presents a…

COVID-19 Research impact and mental health resources

27th March 2020

Researchers from the Oxford Health BRC, like many others across the country, are responding to the call to support frontline NHS services meeting the challenge of COVID-19. Many are prioritising their…

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