What’s in the blood? Immune cell changes in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia affects around 1 in 300 people globally and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide (Foley EM, 2023, The Mental Elf). This debilitating condition ...
systematic review
Psychosis and loneliness: two struggles, one endless loop
A group of UCL MSc students reflect on a qualitative review looking at the experience of loneliness among people with psychosis, which makes actionable clinical suggestions to enhance connection ...
Anticholinergics are associated with worse cognition: it’s time to take a serious look at our prescribing
People with psychosis (such as schizophrenia or bipolar with psychotic symptoms) have a significant burden of symptoms. Research has mainly focussed on helping symptoms ...
the numbers might surprise you
In this blog, I will discuss a recent systematic review and meta-analysis on eating disorders (EDs) among international immigrants by Siddiqi et al. (2024). The “healthy ...
The Venn diagram of psychosis, developmental trauma and dissociation
If we go back over a century to Bleuler’s four “A’s” of schizophrenia (ambivalence, autism, affective incongruity, and association disturbances) (Bleuler, 1911) it is not ...
Can we prevent major depression before it starts? A global review of psychological interventions
‘I’m feeling a bit depressed today.’ While mental health professionals may feel frustrated at a perceived overly-casual use of the word ‘depressed’, it is in fact true that ...
The therapeutic value of horses for military veterans with PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) features three main symptoms: (1) re-experiencing the trauma, (2) avoidance of trauma reminders, and (3) a persistent sense of threat ...
Targeting rumination and worry may help with youth anxiety, depression and repetitive negative thinking
Rumination, also known as repetitive thought, is prolonged and recurrent negative thinking about feelings and upsetting past experiences (Watkins, 2008). In contrast, worry ...
Which exercise interventions treat depression most effectively? A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Exercise-based interventions, potentially serving as either alternative treatments for depression or alongside medication and/or therapy, are recommended by the UK National ...
Enhancing mental health care for autistic people: practical adaptations
Imagine feeling overwhelmed in a world not built for you. For many autistic individuals, this is a daily reality, especially regarding mental health. Autism is a lifelong ...
Antidepressants and suicide: it’s complicated
Suicide remains a critical global public health issue, significantly contributing to disability and mortality worldwide. Each year, more than 700,000 individuals die by ...
Just how good are different psychotherapies for common mental health problems?
At least 1 in 8 people suffer from a mental disorder worldwide (WHO, 2022). Depression and anxiety disorders are the most common difficulties (Global Health Data, 2022), ...
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