Being diagnosed with a serious illness is often described as an unforgettable moment. In addition to the new information about the condition and treatment plan, patients who are parents also face the challenge of how to talk to their children about what is happening. A group in the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry are trying to find out about people’s experiences of being told…
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Innovative new Brain Health Centre – first of its kind in UK
The Oxford Brain Health Centre (BHC) has opened its doors to patients for the first time. Developed with the involvement of members of the public with lived experience of memory problems, the centre is a combined clinical and research service which has the potential to revolutionise NHS memory services.
COVID-19 and mental health research at Oxford Health BRC
New Programme Helps Frontline Healthcare Workers at Risk from PTSD and Depression
Researchers have developed a new mental health treatment programme to provide frontline workers with 1-to-1 support, including fast-track access to PTSD or depression treatment. This evidence-based programme, called SHAPE Recovery, builds on an outreach programme shown to reduce rates of PTSD and depression.
New national study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19
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 and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The PHOSP-COVID study is one of a number of COVID-19 studies that have been given urgent…
Study to explore mental health benefits of online cultural experiences
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 can take part in the study online at bit.ly/oxford-oace-study. Mental health and wellbeing has become a serious concern during the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time,…
