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Early psychosis diagnosis tool launched in 3 major cities

19th May 2026

A national digital platform that helps clinicians track information related to early psychosis care has launched in Birmingham, Nottinghamshire and Cambridgeshire. The Early Psychosis Informatics into Care (EPICare) study is a patient…

Inviting nature into a secure ward for young people

18th May 2026

A team from the University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust created a therapeutic horticulture garden in a psychiatric intensive care unit for young people, as part of…

Better cognition tied to higher relapse risk after depression remission

8th May 2026

A study with more than 3,700 UK participants challenges idea that cognitive decline would be associated with relapse risk. Experiences of cognitive problems such as memory loss or difficulty concentrating,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Targeted TUNE‑UP service boosts access to clozapine for patients across Oxfordshire

26th February 2026

A new study published in BJPsych OPEN and supported by our BRC examining the impact of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust’s (OHFT) innovative Treating Unmet Needs in Psychiatry TUNE-UP clinic…

New study finds a ketogenic diet may help some with severe depression

25th February 2026

A ketogenic diet, a high-fat and very low carbohydrate eating plan, may help people with treatment-resistant-depression, a new study has found. The research has been funded by our NIHR Oxford…

Join the WISDOM Schools Research Network this Children’s Mental Health Week

9th February 2026

9–15 February 2026 Children’s Mental Health Week has been empowering the voices of children and young people since it began in 2015, raising awareness of the importance of their wellbeing…

Study tests whether deep brain stimulation can treat chronic pain

2nd February 2026

The first three patients have undergone revolutionary brain surgery in a bid to treat the chronic pain they have experienced since suffering a stroke. A research study by Oxford neurosurgeons…

Latest updates from our BRC

15th January 2026

January’s newsletter bring a fresh roundup of updates, research highlights, and news from us and our partners at Oxford Health BRC. In this first edition for 2026, discover what’s shaping…

Night-time changes in metabolism may be driving common liver disease

14th January 2026

Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern, and the metabolic changes that drive the disease are most pronounced…

New animation explains 5 principles of good sleep health

13th January 2026

The start of a new year prompts many of us to reflect on our bad habits and instil better ones, particularly with regards to our health. While the longer evenings leave many…

Stopping weight-loss drugs linked to faster regain than ending diet programmes

8th January 2026

Research supported by researchers in our Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre Preventing Multiple Morbidities Theme has found that people tend to regain weight rapidly after stopping weight-loss drugs, and faster than after ending behavioural weight loss programmes. The findings of a new…

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