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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
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Neurodivergent adolescents experience twice the emotional burden at school compared to their neurotypical peers

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with University College London and Anna Freud, has found that negative school experiences generate twice the emotional burden in autistic and ADHD adolescents compared to their neurotypical classmates, and that this is significantly correlated with depression and anxiety.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 25 Jul 2025
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New paper showcases the work of the CAMHS Digital Lab as part of transforming child mental health care systems

The paper details a working service model part-funded by the NIHR Maudsley BRC, based within the King’s Maudsley Partnership, sharing how it could be adopted elsewhere to benefit child mental health services.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 30 Jun 2025
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RE-STAR paper co-authored with Youth Researcher Panel wins British Journal of Psychiatry Editor's Choice Award

The award was announced on Monday 23 June, for the 2024 paper which was co-authored by academics and the RE-STAR project’s Youth Researcher Panel.

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 26 Jun 2025
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New MRI study reveals altered brain activity in depressed adolescents while watching ‘Despicable Me’

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found that the brains of adolescents with depression process information about how others are feeling in a way that is different to those without depression.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 14 Feb 2025
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