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

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

Researchers track COVID-19 isolation effects on older people’s health and wellbeing

An online study of 25,000 people is recruiting participants to help study the impact of COVID-19 isolation on the health and wellbeing of older people, and find new ways to support them.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 15 May 2020

Animated parenting tips for struggling households

‘Families Under Pressure’ is a series of eight short films offering parenting tips featuring the recognisable voices of a host of well-known parents including Olivia Colman, Rob Brydon, Holly Willoughby, Danny Dyer, Sharon Horgan, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Romesh Ranganathan and Shappi Khorsandi. It was funded by Maudsley Charity and the National Institute for Health Research Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 12 May 2020

Stories from our students: Becki

Rebecca, a NIHR Maudsley BRC funded PhD student at the Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, is a successful applicant in the  Enrichment scheme at The Alan Turing Institute. This placement allows students to join the Turing giving them the opportunity to access the facilities, find new collaborators for their research project and learn and apply new methodologies.

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 28 Apr 2020