ADHD digital test approved for use by the NHS
The QbTest has been approved by NICE following successful trials by the NIHR
- Published: 05 September 2024
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Telephone-based care can prevent loneliness and depression finds major study
Structured telephone-based psychological care can prevent loneliness and depression, according to an NIHR-funded study.
- Published: 02 February 2024
Mental health recovery narratives improve the quality of life for others with similar experiences
The NIHR-funded NEON study has found that personal accounts of how people have overcome their struggles with mental illness are effective at helping others with similar experiences.
- Published: 24 January 2024
Novel MRI technique improves treatment for severe depression
Using MRI and tracking to guide the delivery of magnetic stimulation to the brains of people with severe depression will see their symptoms ease for at least 6 months: NIHR and MRC-funded trial
- Published: 16 January 2024
People with known problem gaming, gambling problems and gambling related thinking are more likely to engage with video game 'loot boxes'
Large study into the thoughts and behaviours of video gamers, supported by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula (PenARC), has shown in-game purchasing of randomised rewards is similar to gambling.
- Published: 02 January 2024
NIHR-funded Virtual Reality treatment recommended for use in NHS
NIHR-funded virtual reality (VR) treatment is making its debut in NHS mental health services, marking an innovative breakthrough.
- Published: 15 November 2023
Brain health in over-50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic
Cognitive decline quickened significantly for people over 50 in the first year of the pandemic, regardless of whether they had COVID-19
- Published: 03 November 2023
Study funded by NIHR highlights inequalities in access to green spaces and mental health
On World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10 October), a newly-published study has highlighted how access to green or blue spaces boosts mental health.
- Published: 10 October 2023
Risk of premature birth 50 per cent higher in mothers with poor mental health: NIHR-funded report
Women experiencing mental health issues are at a 50% greater risk of giving birth preterm. That’s according to newly-published research funded by NIHR.
- Published: 16 August 2023
New research to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in people with severe mental illness
NIHR has invested £2m into a new study dedicated to lessening the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people with severe mental illness (SMI).
- Published: 19 June 2023
Access to school mental health services improving, but challenges remain
New NIHR-funded research shows the Trailblazer mental health programme for children and young people has had a positive impact, but challenges still remain
- Published: 09 February 2023
New report on the use of antidepressants for children and young people
The report concludes GPs are prescribing antidepressants for children and teenagers without them seeing a specialist psychiatrist first
- Published: 04 November 2022
COVID-19 restrictions not directly linked to distress in England
People in England continued to feel distressed even after all legal COVID-19 restrictions ended in February 2022, suggests new research funded by the NIHR.
- Published: 05 August 2022
1,000 healthcare professionals take their first step in research as part of innovative NIHR scheme
The NIHR is delighted to announce that over 1,000 health and care professionals have now got involved with research for the first time as part of the Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme.
- Published: 29 April 2022
Major new mental health study inspired by lived experience
Experts at Northumbria University are supporting a £1 million research study, funded by the NIHR, which aims to improve the outcomes and experiences of those being discharged from mental health hospitals.
- Published: 08 April 2022
Landmark clinical trial shows benefits of virtual reality treatment for severe psychological problems
The largest ever clinical trial of virtual reality (VR) therapy for mental health, funded by NIHR, has shown that automated VR treatment works well for patients diagnosed with psychosis.
- Published: 07 April 2022
New research to improve social support for people with brain injuries
A new research programme funded by NIHR and led by the University of Essex will help improve social workers’ knowledge of acquired brain injuries (ABI) so they can understand the safeguarding needs of people with brain injuries and their families.
- Published: 11 March 2022
New funding boost for NIHR mental health research in under-served areas
The NIHR has funded more than 100 new mental health projects in areas of unmet need across its research infrastructure, research schools and research funding programmes since June 2021, in its biggest-ever coordinated investment in UK mental health research.
- Published: 18 February 2022
Psilocybin, in 10mg or 25mg doses, has no detrimental effects in healthy people
New research has shown that psilocybin, a psychedelic drug isolated from the Psilocybe mushroom, can be safely administered at doses of either 10mg or 25mg to up to six participants at the same time.
- Published: 06 January 2022
Large-scale genetic study highlights links between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health disorders
Research funded and supported by NIHR has revealed that symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome may be caused by the same biological processes as mental health conditions such as anxiety.
- Published: 08 November 2021
Staying on long-term antidepressants reduces risk of relapse
When people stop taking antidepressants after a long period of use, just over half (56%) experience a relapse within a year, compared to 39% of those who stay on medication, finds a new NIHR-funded study.
- Published: 30 September 2021
£30 million investment to rebalance the scale of mental health research
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NIHR have announced a new £30 million Mental Health Research Initiative in order to help tackle the disparity between regional needs and mental health research activity.
- Published: 06 August 2021
New treatment significantly improves mental health in heart disease patients
NIHR-funded PATHWAY study has found that mental health treatment Metacognitive Therapy significantly improves symptoms of anxiety and depression for heart disease patients.
- Published: 23 June 2021
Stopping smoking linked to improved mental health
Research published by the NIHR-funded Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group today will reassure people who want to stop smoking that quitting for at least 6 weeks may improve their mental wellbeing, by reducing anxiety, depression, and stress.
- Published: 09 March 2021
£18.5 million awarded to new research projects to understand and treat long COVID
The NIHR and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have funded four new research studies to better understand and address the longer term effects of COVID-19 on physical and mental health.
- Published: 18 February 2021