NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Cannabidiol (CBD) could represent a ‘new class of treatment’ for psychosis

A constituent of cannabis could hold promise as a new class of treatment for psychosis, according to King’s College London research showing significant benefits in a clinical trial.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 14 Dec 2017

Risk for bipolar disorder associated with faster ageing

New research supported by the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) suggests that people with a family history of bipolar disorder may ‘age’ more rapidly than those without a history of the disease.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 26 Jul 2017

Schoolchildren and local residents join King’s College London researchers in science festival

Researchers and trainees from the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) participated in a special event for nearly 550 local schoolchildren and members of the public.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 Jun 2017

Study reveals for first time that talking therapy changes the brain’s wiring

Study shows for first time that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy results in long-term changes to the brain's wiring.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 17 Jan 2017

Research blog: Defining treatment resistance in schizophrenia

Research blog: Professor Oliver Howes on defining treatment resistance in schizophrenia.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 8 Dec 2016