NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Mesearch Young people bring mental health research to Brixton

On Saturday 13 February 2016, the national Young People’s Mental Health Advisory Group hosted an event at Pop Brixton aimed at getting young people and their families and carers involved in research, especially into mental health and wellbeing.  

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 20 Feb 2016

Suicide six times more likely in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients compared to general population

People diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to a new study from researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 9 Feb 2016

BRC's Richard Dobson on Guardian Tech Weekly podcast

BRC researcher Dr Richard Dobson features in a new Guardian Tech Weekly podcast exploring innovations in mental health.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 28 Jan 2016

Blood-based signature for Alzheimer’s disease could accelerate search for treatment

BRC scientists have identified a blood-based 'signature' linked to harmful plaques in the brain that lead to Alzheimer’s disease. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 21 Jan 2016

Damehood for Professor Til Wykes

We are delighted to announce that Professor Til Wykes has been awarded a damehood for services to Clinical Psychology, in the New Year Honours List 2016.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 30 Dec 2015