Could digital tools help improve #neurodevelopmental assessments? New research suggests many parents and carers think so. The study highlights opportunities to make assessments more accessible and efficient while keeping clinical expertise at the heart of care. tinyurl.com/35b92b8b

The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission and charity partner MQ Mental Health Research are working together to demystify Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in #mentalhealth research. tinyurl.com/3bs38986 #NIHR20

At the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress, colleagues presented on embedding #research into routine #mentalhealth services, showcasing ow researchers, clinicians, patients & the public and industry partners are working to make research accessible and relevant tinyurl.com/38z5fjtv

New research suggests a novel serotonin-targeting drug could offer a new approach to treating #depression In a study, researchers found early improvements in symptoms and changes in brain activity, indicating the drug may work differently from existing antidepressants tinyurl.com/ynajsvvv #NIHR20

Registration is open for Pioneering Approaches in Experimental and Translational Medicine: A Two-Day Course. The course explores approaches in translational and experimental medicine for psychiatric and neurological disorders. tinyurl.com/4w32x7m8

📢 Four new videos highlight the importance of public involvement in #mentalhealth research The series shows how understanding of lived experience improves #research, builds trust in data and shows the impact lived experience researchers as members of research teams Watch: tinyurl.com/w8zc8w56

The latest NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration newsletter highlights progress from across our national workstreams and demonstrator sites, showcasing how collaborative research is driving innovation in #mentalhealth care. tinyurl.com/yc4y8uw3

5 research projects have launched following the latest NIHR BRC: Oxford Health Depression Therapeutics Theme Pump Priming funding call. The projects will generate new evidence and lay the groundwork for future #depression and related #mentalhealth research and treatments. tinyurl.com/yc5azcz7

Research supported by our BRC has uncovered an unexpected role for #histamine, a chemical best known for its role in the body's allergy response. The study found histamine helps shape memory formation and how we learn from setbacks. Read more: tinyurl.com/histamineBRC

In the latest of our 60 second interview series, we spoke with Dr Graham Blackman who shared how his research is helping to improve diagnosis and treatment decision-making for people experiencing #psychosis. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/60-seconds-w... #NIHR20

🤔Could research make a difference to you or someone you care about? Supported by the BRC, #CountMeIn gives patients the choice to hear about research opportunities they may be eligible to take part in. Learn more and access patient resources: tinyurl.com/OxfHealthCMI

📢 People admitted to hospital with an infection face a higher risk of being diagnosed with a range of brain and mental health conditions Researchers found that hospitalised infections were followed by higher risks of outcomes including anxiety, psychotic disorders and dementia tinyurl.com/4nect9jw

📢 Catch up on the latest from across our Biomedical Research Centre and its partners in our July newsletter. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/newsletters/...

New research show promising results for the first automated virtual reality (VR) psychological therapy designed to treat needle phobia in adolescents. Participants completed 2.5 hours of immersive VR therapy, helping them gradually build confidence in a safe environment. tinyurl.com/6csn28cz

💃 Could salsa dancing help improve young people's mental health? A University of Oxford-led trial found a salsa programme for 18-24-year-olds with depressive symptoms was linked to: 🔹 ⬇️depressive symptoms 🔹 ⬇️social anxiety 🔹 ⬆️daily happiness BRC supported: tinyurl.com/SalsaMH

A new paper has highlighted the role that Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement plays in designing research into childhood trauma, helping create studies that are safer, more inclusive and more responsive to participants’ needs. tinyurl.com/n589f2dk

The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission is pleased to report on the success of its Foundation Year 1 (FY1) Doctor Mental Health Research Taster Days Programme 2026 which introduces early-career doctors to clinical academic pathways. tinyurl.com/mtd55r7x

Join our online Socio-Economic Disadvantage Inclusion in Health Research session on 15 July, from 10am to 11.30am. This event is an opportunity to enhance approaches to including people from diverse ethnicities in research. tinyurl.com/ymac6m6c

A new study is exploring whether young people experiencing a mental health crisis can receive faster, more personalised support by combining therapeutic intervention with rapid neurodevelopmental assessment. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-study-ai...

To mark #ResearchAppreciationDay, we’re celebrating the patients, carers and public contributors who help shape #research. Their lived experience helps ensure studies are relevant, inclusive and shaped by the needs and priorities of the people they aim to benefit. tinyurl.com/j9b724re #NIHR20

The BRC-supported What We Carry: Living with Pain art-science project was featured recently in Arthritis UK’s Inspire magazine. Led by artist Marysa Dowling, the project explores the experiences of people with chronic pain. Read the article on page 41 of Inspire magazine: tinyurl.com/ymcr44a3

“The research we do into depression is made possible by the wonderful collaboration between so many members of staff and students, patient and public contributors who use their lived experience to provide valuable insight and guidance..." - Depression Therapeutics Theme ##Red4Research

"Sleep matters. That's why the Better Sleep team is wearing #Red4Research, championing research that develops innovative sleep and circadian rhythm interventions to achieve better sleep and improved health across a wide range of conditions." - BRC: Oxford Health Better Sleep Theme #NIHR20

"We are wearing #Red4Research in support of the patients, members of the public, and staff who work together to deliver research that brings real change for people affected by mental health conditions.” - BRC: Oxford Health Core Team #NIHR20

A new study is helping to answer an important question in mental health research: how do we make sure #digital mental health trials produce results that are genuinely useful for young people, clinicians and policy makers? oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-study-sh...

Recently, we welcomed Prof Lucy Chappell, CEO of the NIHR for a meeting focussed on NIHR Infrastructure, NIHR priorities and a tour of research facilities. Read about the meeting on our website: oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-chief-e... #NIHR20

A common laxative could help tackle “brain fog” in #depression. In study, people with a history of depression showed better memory, attention and planning after taking prucalopride. Early findings suggest existing drugs could be repurposed to target cognitive symptoms. tinyurl.com/56rbauee

Lower brain iron stores in people with psychosis may disrupt dopamine activity, new study finds. By combining imaging data, researchers suggest iron regulation in the brain could be key to understanding the condition and developing new treatments. tinyurl.com/3xzk5z7w

Dr Thomas Kabir recently joined our Biomedical Research Centre as Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Academic Lead. In this 60 second interview, Dr Kabir shares PPIE experience and plans for the role. tinyurl.com/md2ufaan

Catch up on the latest from our BRC in our June newsletter Highlights include #sleep research linking shorter childhood sleep to #depression risk, positive impact from the AnDY Oxford clinic, and the Oxford–Surrey neuroimaging and sleep exchange, plus much more. tinyurl.com/BRCJuneNewsl...