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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🚨 New Publication🚨 'The effects of antidepressants on cardiometabolic and other physiological parameters: a systematic review and network meta-analysis' by Hub researcher Toby Pillinger et. al., published yesterday in @thelancet.com Read more🔗👇 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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The effects of antidepressants on cardiometabolic and other physiological parameters: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

We found strong evidence that antidepressants differ markedly in their physiological effects, particularly for cardiometabolic parameters. Treatment guidelines should be updated to reflect differences...

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

📢 NEW RESEARCH: Antidepressants differ widely in how they affect the body, according to new research led by University of Oxford and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social in @thelancet.com Read more: www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/researc...

Photo of and quote from Professor Andrea Cipriani, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford, saying:

"Most clinical decisions – especially in mental health – are still made by physicians with little input from patients. Our results emphasise the importance of shared decision making, the collaborative process through which patients are supported by the clinicians to reach a decision about their treatment, bringing together their preferences, personal circumstances, goals, values, and beliefs. This should be the way forward in the NHS and globally.”

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GALENOS @galenos.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

If you're going to the SSPE Symposium in Basel this month don't miss the presentation from @thomytonia.bsky.social on how GALENOS uses triangulation to produce the best research outcomes. #researchmatters #mentalhealth

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🚨Update: METPSY is now recruiting adults aged 16–35! 🚨 Adults aged 16–35 living in Scotland can now take part in our METPSY study (previously 16–25). Open to those with a diagnosis of depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Interested? Get in touch 📩 metpsy@ed.ac.uk or visit our website!

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Contemplative Studies Centre @contemplateuom.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🔎 Is it normal to feel worse before you feel better in meditation or therapy? In a new article for Psyche, A/Prof Nicholas Van Dam, Director of the Contemplative Studies Centre, explores the fine line between discomfort, distress, and harm in mental health and contemplative practices.

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Awais Aftab @awaisaftab.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Personality Disorders as Relational Disorders A guest post by @orestiszavlis.bsky.social on a new generative model and insights from a computational perspective on personality pathology www.psychiatrymargins.com/p/personalit...

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Personality Disorders as Relational Disorders

Insights from a computational perspective on personality pathology

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Lizzy Kirkham @ekneuro.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Last few days to take part! Relatively unusually this research idea started with people's lived experience, so I am hoping to do it justice by gathering as much data as possible. Please take part (whether or not you have OCD) and/or share widely! edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Oxford study confirms #statins are neuropsychiatrically safe but offer no #antidepressant benefit.The OxSTEP trial found #simvastatin had no effect on mood or cognition in at-risk adults. Important findings for mental health and drug repurposing: tinyurl.com/ebrvzf7t @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🚨 Take Part in Our Research! 🚨 We're recruiting for our METPSY study - a fantastic opportunity to get involved in our research #community. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TakePart

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Anticholinergics are associated with worse cognition: it’s time to take a serious look at our prescribing buff.ly/7DhhNKS Eleanor Dawkins considers more careful monitoring and review of anticholinergic medications that may lead to cognitive impairment in people with psychosis. 🧵 THREAD

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Jaycee Kennett @jayceekennett.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

My German-language website is live again, where I post accessible summaries of key topics in psychology. The newest post: Ein Überblick die Gestaltpsychologie. Please let me know if there are any key topics in psychology you would like me to cover! www.psychologie-leicht-gemacht.com/themen/gesta...

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Gestaltpsychologie — Psychologie leicht gemacht

Ein Überblick über ein Schlüsselparadigma der Psychologie des 20. Jahrhunderts.

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FoRSe Study @forsestudy.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

📣 Research Participants Needed 📣 We are looking for people who have experienced psychosis in Scotland to take part in our Fear of Recurrence study. Participants will be compensated for taking part. Find out more and sign up at tinyurl.com/ckud5zsb Reposts appreciated 🙌 #Psychosis #PsychSciSky

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Nicholas Van Dam @ntvandam.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

New article 🚨: Is it normal to feel worse before you feel better in meditation or therapy? I explore discomfort, distress, and harm in mental health and contemplative practices. Meaningful change often requires some discomfort, but not lasting distress. psyche.co/ideas/in-the...

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In therapy or meditation, is it normal to feel worse at first? | Psyche Ideas

A ‘no pain, no gain’ mentality might make sense when striving for change – but don’t confuse discomfort and distress

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Willem Kuyken @willemkuyken.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Our new paper on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (#MBCT) for #depression suggests learning #mindfulness skills mediates MBCT’s effects. Especially for those with more severe depression. Learn more here: doi.org/10.1192/bjp.... Led by Jesus Montero-Marin #depression #MBCT

This shows the variety of changes in depressive symptoms through MBCT and maintenance antidepressant treatment.

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