NIHR Maudsley BRC Blog

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Cannabis use increases risk of psychosis independently from genetic predisposition

New research from King’s College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has shown that genetic load for schizophrenia and frequent use of cannabis have independent links to the likelihood of developing clinical psychosis.  

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 6 Dec 2024
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“It is my way of giving something back to an NHS that has served me so well”

The second in our series of interviews with our Patient and Public Involvement members for Disability History Month

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 3 Dec 2024
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UK Disability History Month: PPI member shares their experiences

UK Disability History Month is an annual event that aims to promote disabled people's rights and their struggle for equality now and in the past. Taking place from 14 November until 20 December, this year's theme is 'Disability, Livelihood and Employment.'  

By NIHR Wellcome King's Clinical Research Facility at 26 Nov 2024
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myHealthE - Enhancing families’ experiences of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services through a digital platform

CAMHS Digital Lab Programme Manager Jess Penhallow introduces myHealthE, a digital platform for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and introduces a new video that explains its benefits.  

 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 13 Nov 2024
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£1.3M awarded to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for cutting-edge research equipment and technology

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded £1.3 million to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to pay for new research equipment and technology. The funding will go towards a new Centre for Advanced Neurotherapeutics, a Digital and Virtual Reality Centre and Hub, and retinography equipment. 

By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 12 Nov 2024
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