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Mental Health Research UK

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Mental Health Research UK is the UK's first charity dedicated to raising funds for research into mental ill-health, its causes, prevention, and treatment. We give at least 95% of all donations to our aims, not our infrastructure.

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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Hear from MHRUK Scholar Siobhan Lock as she discusses her research exploring the factors that influence symptom severity and treatment response in schizophrenia.
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Awareness starts conversations. Research changes outcomes. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the role mental health research plays in improving understanding, treatment and care. 💙 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
It was great to bring together our PhD scholars to share their work across a range of important areas, including psychosis research, data science, and youth mental health.
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Good luck to Kieran Wagstaff, running the London Marathon this Sunday for @mhruk.org! 🏃‍♂️💨 He’s raising funds for vital schizophrenia research—a cause deeply personal to him. Please show your support here: www.justgiving.com/page/kieran-wags…
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Give To Gain: Investing in women = investing in the future. 💜 This #IWD2026, MHRUK is celebrating female-led PhD scholars advancing genetics, early intervention, precision medicine, equity in care, and peer-led research in mental health. When we invest in women, everyone benefits. #GiveToGain #MHRUK
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Mental health research shapes futures. But it’s still underfunded. Your support helps researchers develop better prevention, treatment and recovery for people across the UK. Donate or fundraise to turn hope into evidence 💙 🔗 www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Major Research Alert! 🚨 Why do psychiatric meds work for some but not others? New MHRUK-funded research by Siobhan Lock explores how genes influence drug response in the real world. 🧬 A big step for Precision Psychiatry to end "trial & error" for patients. Congrats team! 🔬✨ #MHRUK #Science
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Mental health affects millions in the UK, yet many treatments still rely on trial and error. Research helps us understand causes, improve care, and shape better outcomes not just for today, but for the future. That’s why mental health research matters. 💙
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Most mental health conditions begin before age 25. That’s why research with and for young people matters, not later, but now. At MHRUK, we fund research that helps change life-long outcomes through early understanding. 💙 www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/i…
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Most mental health conditions begin before age 25. That’s why research with and for young people matters, not later, but now. At MHRUK, we fund research that helps change life-long outcomes through early understanding. 💙 www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/i…
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year! Thanks so much to all our supporters in 2025! 🙏Can't think of a NY resolution? Please consider a monthly direct debit: ow.ly/zNsF50XQPy2 #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthresearch #MakeADifference #newyear #nyresolution #newyear2026
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Mental Health Research UK donation page
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Christmas can be a very lonely time. Kind words can help greatly, & also help us! Check this talk out: ow.ly/aGeJ50XOo4J If struggling, contact @Samaritans on 116 123: it's free, anonymous, confidential, & 24/7. #mentalhealth #xmas #depression #anxiety #loneliness #boxingday #boxingdayblues
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Happy Christmas to all our followers! Our card is by Carol, wife of our co-founding Trustee John Grace QC. Xmas can be a lonely time. Speak to Samaritans - anonymous & free: 116 123. Or chat: ow.ly/NFuG50XFBQ3 #mentalhealth #xmas2025 #christmas2025 #lonely #mentalhealthresearch #lonelyxmas
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Can a single therapeutic experience change how someone sees themselves? 🧠💙 MHRUK-funded researcher Camilla Day studies how psilocybin-assisted therapy may support self-compassion and recovery in treatment-resistant depression. 🎥 www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/d…
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Could your smartphone help predict relapse in psychosis? 📱🧠 MHRUK-funded PhD researcher Benjamin Illingworth is exploring smartphone-based cognitive testing to spot changes earlier and support better outcomes beyond the clinic. 🎥💙 www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/d…
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
📅 Application deadline: 2 January 2026 (references also due by this date) 📍 Interviews: 19 January 2026 (Cambridge) 🔗 Apply here: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/phd-studentship-…
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
It's World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide of those with poor mental health regularly causes premature death - yet research is critically underfunded. Please consider donating: lnkd.in/dxVpSqeG #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD25 #MentalHealthResearch #SchizophreniaResearch #mentalhealth
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
As National Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2025 ends, learn more about our Schizophrenia Research Fund aimed at understanding this debilitating illness. Where there's research, there's hope. 💜 👉https://www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk #SchizophreniaAwarenessDay2025 #mentalhealth #MentalHealthResearch
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
On Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2025 we're proud to announce a generous donation from Karen Menzies to our Schizophrenia Research Fund, made in memory of her brother who lived with schizophrenia, to fund 4 PhDs. 💜 👉https://www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/donate.html #SchizophreniaAwarenessDay2025
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Schizophrenia is often misunderstood-but the facts tell a story of hope, recovery & progress. It affects people everywhere. Yet, with the right support and research, lives can improve. Please share to spread awareness. #SchizophreniaAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #schizophrenia #mentalhealthresearch
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Our Schizophrenia Research Fund (SRF) aims to improve lives. Live in the UK? Please sign the petition below. Let's push Govt to think long-term for those experiencing psychosis. shorturl.at/nqdqb #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #schizophrenia #psychosis #mentalhealthmatters #makeadifference
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Matt Saxton tragically took his own life aged 32, strluggling with meds side-effects. An adventurer, Matt loved travelling & the outdoors. His sister Alice is fundraising for us in his memory. We're so honoured. www.justgiving.com/page/mattsax... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #schizophrenia
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Donations in memory of Matt for Mental Health Research UK
Help Alice Saxton raise money to support Mental Health Research UK
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is over, but the need for good wellbeing continues. Check out these 11 tips for good mental health in the workplace. www.creativeboom.com/tips/tips-fo... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #wellbeing #mentalhealthawarenessweek2025
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11 unexpected tips for supporting mental health at work (that actually make a difference)
Are you struggling with your mental health, and nothing is working? Here are some tried-and-tested ways to feel better you may not have thought of. It's Mental Health Awareness Week from today. Wi...
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
As Mental Health Awareness Week ends, please consider supporting the science that drives real change. We pledge to give at least 95% of all your donations to mental health research. www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/donate.html #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2025 #MHAW2025 #MentalHealthResearch
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Donate Now | Mental Health Research UK
Mental Health Research UK donation page
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
In Mental Health Awareness Week, this podcast might help you. How about a small start in building your own supportive & caring community? Tell us what you think!👇 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2025 #MentalHealthMatters #depression #anxiety #stress #loneliness #community
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The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway - Our MAKING FRIENDS episode. How to reconnect as an adult - BBC Sounds
Ciaran May helps us make friends later in life.
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Congrats to Siobhan Lock, one of our Ph.D students at @cardiffuniversity.bsky.social, who's published an innovative paper on schizophrenia. 🙌 www.thelancet.com/journals/ebi... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #schizophrenia #psychosis #mentalhealthawarenessweek #k #mentalhealthawarenessweek2025
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eBioMedicine – The Lancet Discovery Science @ebiomedicine.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
📝 NEW on schizophrenia: @cumedicengage.bsky.social researchers found links between 💊 medication variables & cognitive ability & 🧬 pharmacogenomic variation with positive & negative symptom severity ✨. Based on dimensions from a CFA of validated questionnaires 🧑‍💻 Funding: @mhrukcharity.bsky.social
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Antipsychotic and pharmacogenomic effects on cross-sectional symptom severity and cognitive ability in schizophrenia
Our results confirm the importance of taking account of medication history (and particularly antipsychotic type and dose) in assessing potential correlates of cognitive impairment or poor functioning ...
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
This year's theme is community. We believe in the strength of community to fund vital research that can transform lives. Support research. Support each other. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW2025 #CommunityMatters #MentalHealthResearch #MHRUK #StrongerTogether #mentalhealth
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Want more happiness in your life? This Mental Health Awareness Week we’d like to introduce you to @actionhappiness.bsky.social What do you think? actionforhappiness.org/podcasts #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2025 #community #mentalhealthresearch #depression #loneliness #happiness
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
The 2025 Mental Health Awareness theme is community. It's so important for health-yet loneliness is endemic. Why? What can we do? Some thoughts here: www.bbc.com/future/artic... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2025 #community #mentalhealthresearch #depression #loneliness
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Why do I feel so lonely even though I'm surrounded by people?
We live in a bustling, crowded world, yet loneliness appears to be on the rise. Why are so many of us feeling isolated and what can we do about it?
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘community’. Lonely? Struggling? Call the Samaritans free on 116 123. Talking helps. Or send a text to show you care. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2025 #mentalhealthresearch #depression #loneliness
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Not long ago psychiatry subjected women to horrific breaches of autonomy - & health. Some died (Women's Hour: ⏩ 17 mins). It's a chilling reminder: women's health needs far more research! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthresearch #psychiatry #womenshealth
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
We're always so honoured when people turn to us in their dark times. Ivan sadly lost his battle against schizophrenia in 2022. His family is doing a 20-mile hike to celebrate his 20 years. www.justgiving.com/page/carol-b... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthresearch #schizophrenia
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Carol & Rupert's fundraiser walk for Mental Health Research UK, remembering Ivan
Help Carol Baines raise money to support Mental Health Research UK
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Passionate about mental health & love to run? We've some spots available for the Great North Run on 7 Sept! Challenge yourself & help us fundraise! www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/fundraising.... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealthmatters #GNR25 #halfmarathon #running #run #runaddict
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Fundraising | Mental Health Research UK
Mental Health Research UK: Our current fundraising campaigns
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
At our annual Scholars' Day we heard from our top young PhD students who broke down their complex research into understandable concepts. Here, Alua at UCL illustrates major health lifespan inequities. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthresearch #schizophrenia #biopolar #depression #PTSD
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Just a peek at 1 breakout room for TODAY'S annual Mental Health Research UK Scholars' Day! There's still time to register - it's free & online! Simply email ruksana.begum@imperial.ac.uk #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #freewebinar #mentalhealthresearch #schizophrenia #biopolar #depression #PTSD
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Last call to register for our free annual Scholars’ Day tomorrow morning (10 April)! Our talented Ph.D students are preparing their snapshot talks on the research you fund! Email to register. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthresearch #freewebinar #schizophrenia #depression #PTSD #PND
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
We're excited about our free online annual Scholars’ Day this Thurs! Our top young scientists will explain the amazing research we fund. Their passion is contagious! Email to register. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #freewebinar #schizophrenia #biopolar #depression #PTSD #PND #womenshealth
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
It's our annual Scholars’ Day on 10 April-a free online event with in-depth discussion on mental health research! Hear how our young scientists will make a long-term difference. See you there! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #freewebinar #schizophrenia #biopolar #depression #anxiety #PTSD #PND
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Tragically Jacqui's son Will lost his life last year. She hopes her blog helps other families dealing with their grief in similar circumstances. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #schizophrenia #delusions #hallucinations #psychosis #suicide #psychiatry www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/blog.html
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Blog | Mental Health Research UK
Mental Health Research UK Blog
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
It's our annual Scholars’ Day on 10 April - join us for a fascinating discussion on research we fund with our Ph.D students & supervisors. It's a free online event. Email to register! 🙏 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #freewebinar #medicalresearch #schizophrenia #stress #psychosocialdisability
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
In 2025 we're focusing on maternal & mental health: www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/research.htm... Celebrate World Health Day on 7 April with a free webinar on perinatal mental health: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #maternalhealth #womenshealth #WHD2025
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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
🙌 3 phd scholarship opportunities from @mhrukcharity.bsky.social ! 🙌 Topic areas are… - schizophrenia - psychosis - general mh NB the uni has to apply, not the student so if you’re interested in this funding do pair up with the supervisor you want and they apply for the funding!
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Today is International Day of Happiness-theme, Caring & Sharing. @actionforhappiness has a free meeting at 7pm tonight-why not join? Here's the registration link: actionforhappiness.org/caring-and-s... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthresearch #happiness #internationalhappinessday
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Caring & Sharing: International Day of Happiness
How can we create a happier world together?Lasting happiness comes from caring for each other, feeling connected and being part of something bigger. Join us for a special event to celebrate Internatio...
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
On International Women's Day 2025 we're proud to support gender equality. For 2025 we're focusing on maternal mental health. Find out more here: www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/research.htm... #mentalhealth #internationalwomensday2025 #maternalhealth #PND #womenshealth #mentalhealthresearch
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Our Research | Mental Health Research UK
Research funded by Mental Health Research UK
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
We are absolutely THRILLED to receive a cheque for a whopping £40,000 🎉 from Lansons who selected Mental Health Research UK as their 2024 Charity of the Year! Lansons are helping us to make a long-term difference. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Our 2026 competition is open! 3 PhD Scholarships-that's worth £120,000 over 3 yrs! There are 2 on schizophrenia/psychosis & 1 on broad causes of mental illness: www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/research.htm... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #phdfunding #researchfunding #sciencefunding
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Our Research | Mental Health Research UK
Research funded by Mental Health Research UK
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
This is Wills - lost to suicide in 2024. His mum Jacqueline describes his delusional beliefs & how hard it is to respond to a different version of reality. www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/blog.html #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealthmatters #schizophrenia #delusions #hallucinations
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
This blogpost is a poignant one. In 2024 Jacqueline lost her son Wills to schizophrenia & suicide. Learn more about the 2 of them & the impact of the illness here: ow.ly/QA2W50UN4Bl #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealthmatters #schizophrenia #delusions #hallucinations #trauma
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Blog | Mental Health Research UK
Mental Health Research UK Blog
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Mental Health Research UK @mhrukcharity.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Check out the debate on serotonin & its impact on depression. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... It starts at 2 hrs 35 minutes in, with Prof Moncrieff from UCL Prof Wessely from KCL. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #mentalhealthmatters #depression #serotoninboost #psychiatry #evidencebased #BigPharma
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