We Talk a Lot About the Harm of Social Media… But What About the Help?
Social media is experienced as both supportive and overwhelming, empowering and uncertain. These elements don’t cancel each other out they coexist.
Can positive mental images help people stop worrying?
New MQ funded research explores whether a simple psychological technique could help people stop worry in its tracks.
Building MQ’s Student Ambassador Programme: Reflections from the First Few Months
This blog was written by Molly, MQ's Community & Challenge Event Officer. Since joining MQ Mental Health Research in February this year, I knew that students had the potential to play an important role in transforming mental health. As a recent graduate and...
A new tool aims to spot psychosis earlier in young people
A new digital tool, designed to help clinicians identify psychosis earlier, is being trailed in three major NHS Trusts.
Can meditation change the brain in schizophrenia?
People living with schizophrenia often experience long‑term symptoms that affect thinking, perception and daily functioning. While medication remains essential, many people continue to have difficulties despite treatment. This has led researchers to explore whether additional approaches could help alongside standard care.
Mental Health, AI and Data Science: Key Insights from the MQ and DATAMIND Meeting
The MQ and DATAMIND Data Science Meeting held in London brought together interdisciplinary experts to discuss the intersection of AI, data science, and mental health research. The event highlighted the importance of collaborative approaches to address complex challenges in mental healthcare innovation.
A new prize to celebrate global mental health research
Wellcome, in partnership with Nature, has announced the Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science. The prize will award US$1 million to a winning research team.
Using cannabis and tobacco together may sharply increase the risk of psychosis
A new study has found evidence that using cannabis and tobacco together appears to substantially increase the risk of developing psychosis in young people.
How to help someone with symptoms of psychosis
If you’re worried that someone may be experiencing psychosis, here is an evidence-based guide on how to get them help, and how to have the conversation.
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