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.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 25 Jul 2025
Ketamine is a highly effective, fast-acting antidepressant that works even for patients who have not responded to other medications. However, the brain mechanisms important for these rapid treatment effects are yet to be determined.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 24 Jul 2025
Morwenna Rickard, an NIHR Maudsley BRC PhD Student, has received funding in the NIHR Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration (NIHR SPARC) to spend a three-month placement at the NIHR Oxford Health BRC.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 22 Jul 2025
A new study led by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, and part-funded by NIHR Maudsley BRC, has found that exposure to higher levels of air pollution during mid-life is associated with slower processing speed, lower scores on a cognitive screening tool, and differences in brain structure later in life.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 18 Jul 2025
The NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Doctoral Training Camp is an annual event for PhD students and early postdocs within NIHR Infrastructure, Schools, and Incubators. The three-day intensive training camp focused on providing guidance and practical experience to learn how to put together a successful application for funding.
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NIHR Maudsley BRC at 16 Jul 2025