Humans rely on a wide range of animals, plants and microorganisms for healthy living environments. Research has shown that the continuing decline in biodiversity – the variety of life on Earth – is a threat to humanity’s existence. A study my colleagues and I conducted takes this knowledge further. We have shown that biodiversity can also play a critical role for people’s mental wellbeing.
This blog is by Andrea Mechelli, Professor of Early Intervention in Mental Health, King's IoPPN. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 May 2024
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London has found that providing 16-18 year olds with a day-long course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) was both a clinically and cost-effective means of improving their mental health.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 15 May 2024
Professor Gráinne McAlonan has been appointed as Director of the NIHR Maudsley BRC. Gráinne has been Interim Director of the BRC since last summer. The NIHR Maudsley BRC is part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and hosted by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with King's College London.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 10 May 2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended two digital health technologies for psychosis developed at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 29 Apr 2024
New research from King’s College London has found that spaces with a diverse range of natural features are associated with stronger improvements in our mental wellbeing compared to spaces with less natural diversity.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 Apr 2024
