NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

Our latest news and events

From Babylonian blood-letting practices to wearable tech, new film on the evolution of depression perceptions and treatment

A new three-minute animated film exploring how perceptions of depression have evolved over time has been created to engage audiences in the topic. It covers our understanding and treatment of mental health issues and stigma throughout time.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 May 2020
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Thought provoking men’s mental health film released

A new online film to engage the public in more positive discussions around men’s mental health has been released during Mental Health Awareness Week.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 18 May 2020
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Researchers appeal to public for help to assess mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists are appealing to the public for help to assess the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the aim to inform and improve future policies concerning pandemics. The Repeated Assessment of Mental health in Pandemics (RAMP) study from researchers at King’s College London aims to measure the mental health and wellbeing of the population throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and examine what factors influence these changes.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 8 Apr 2020
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Largest ever study of eating disorders launches in England

A National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded study launched today (Wednesday 26 February) is aiming to recruit at least 10,000 people in England who have experienced an eating disorder at some point in their life to a pioneering new study that aims to unlock the secrets of eating disorders.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 26 Feb 2020
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C4C research register now totals 20,000 people

More than 20,000 South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) service users have now joined the Consent for Contact (C4C) register participation register, part of the Trust’s pioneering research participation scheme.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 25 Feb 2020
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