Perimenopausal Women Have an Increased Risk of Depression
A new study by UCL, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found that women are 40% more likely to experience depression during perimenopause than those not experiencing menopausal symptoms. A meta-analysis of seven studies involving 9,141 women from around...
Top 5 breakthroughs in mental health research
This #ResearchAppreciationDay we are celebrating five recent breakthroughs in mental health research.
My vision can become a reality, but we have yet to achieve it.
MQ Ambassador Dr Esther Beierl is a data scientist, trial statistician, and psychometrician in psychology and mental health research (currently the University of Cambridge, previously the University of Oxford), yoga teacher, and personal trainer. She also has personal...
‘Nihil de Nobis, Sine Nobis’: Patient Involvement in Research Is Key
For Research Appreciation Day, Dr Chukwuemeka Nwuba, a speciality doctor in eating disorders, explains why patient participation is integral in research. Working collaboratively in the healthcare space is absolutely essential; there is no single service, hospital, or...
The role of inflammation and the immune system in adolescent depression
We found that adolescents with depression present with increased activation of biological pathways related to inflammation and activation of the immune system.
Loneliness Associated With Physical Health Issues
New research suggests that daily instances of loneliness may be harmful to our physical health. A study by Penn State researchers highlights the harmful effects of loneliness on daily health. Published in Health Psychology, it underscores how even temporary feelings...
Poor Sleep Linked to an Increase in Social Media Use in Teens
A new study presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found a link between sleep duration, social media usage, and brain activation in areas responsible for executive control and reward processing in young people. As a part of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive...
New MQ Documentary – Closing the Gap
MQ Mental Health Research has been featured in a new documentary film produced by Reuters.com. The film gives an insightful view into MQ’s mission, and why mental health research is so important in the role of changing the outcomes for millions of people worldwide....
Recap: A Deep Dive into Mental Health Data Science
Last month, the MQ and DATAMIND Data Science Meeting took place in Swansea. The DATAMIND Hub expands the benefits of data by safely and securely combining data from multiple sources, such as health records, schools, administration, charities and more. Then, through...
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