NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Experts gather to discuss innovations and strategies to detect and prevent opioid overdose deaths

On Thursday 4 September, King’s welcomed clinicians, policy makers and researchers to share and discuss the latest innovations and strategies to detect and prevent opioid overdose deaths.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 Sep 2025

Psychological support could improve care for people with kidney disease, new study shows

Researchers found self-confidence training and exercise programmes can help people feel more in control, boost mood and improve physical function. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 12 Sep 2025

Around 90% of middle-aged and older autistic adults are undiagnosed in the UK, new review finds

89 to 97% of autistic adults aged 40+ years are undiagnosed in the UK, according to the largest review of its kind which was conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London. The review indicated that middle-aged and older autistic adults are facing higher rates of mental and physical health conditions than non-autistic adults of the same age, alongside challenges with employment, relationships and wellbeing.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 29 Aug 2025

Recognising loneliness in people with substance use disorders

The recent pandemic revealed a close link between feeling lonely and increased substance use which, in turn, can damage relationships and create a cycle of loneliness. In this blog Jonathan Crabtree, Post Graduate researcher at the IoPPN and the NIHR Maudsley BRC CEDI lead, Dr Mariana Pinto da Costa, a Senior Lecturer at the IoPPN and a Consultant Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, explore the link between loneliness and substance use disorders using real-world clinical data.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 19 Aug 2025

New research indicates that early-onset liver disease in childhood adversely affects the developing brain

Research from King’s College London and funded by NIHR Maudsley BRC and Mowatlabs has found that a significant proportion of children with Biliary Atresia (BA), a rare and serious early-onset liver condition, may face significant challenges in communication, motor skills and social interaction.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 31 Jul 2025