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In the largest genetic study of anxiety disorders to date, new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in partnership with Texas A&M and the Institute of Psychiatric Phenomics and Genomics (IPPG) at LMU Munich, has identified 58 genetic variants associated with anxiety, most of which have not been identified before now.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 3 Feb 2026King’s researchers will help transform mental health data, clinical trials and industry partnerships as part of the UK Government’s Mental Health Goals programme.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 29 Jan 2026Researchers at King’s College London and the University of Florence have, for the first time, identified the specific genetic blueprint of mania, the defining feature of bipolar disorder.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 28 Jan 2026
Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are rising rapidly in the UK. More children and teenagers than ever are being referred for assessment and support, and families are often facing long waits and limited options once a diagnosis is made. Schools, health services and parents are all under growing pressure to find treatments that genuinely help children manage their difficulties with attention, impulsivity and activity levels.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 23 Jan 2026
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London, in partnership with YoungMinds, has examined the image-posting habits on social media of young people who self-harm. The study found that young people temporarily withdraw from posting images on the day they self-harm.
By NIHR Maudsley BRC at 21 Jan 2026
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