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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

👏From new discoveries to improvements in care, what difference has our research made over the last five years? Explore #impact stories from our BRC and see how #research is helping shape the future of mental health, dementia and brain health. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/impact/

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Researchers from the NIHR MH-TRC Mission were featured on BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind programme. The episode highlights hard-to-treat #depression, and explores causes, new therapies and research into the condition. 🎧Listen on BBC Sounds: lnkd.in/etFVcAkT

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

❓What happens when researchers and people with #neurodiversity collaborate as equal partners? 💪🏼Better conversations, stronger research, and greater impact. In this interview, Andreia Costa shares how she shapes inclusive research opportunities across our BRC. ➡️ tinyurl.com/3kk3wcbc

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🎭Could theatre change the way we talk about #mentalhealth? TRICH is an acclaimed performance that explores life with a stigmatised mental health condition, opening the door to empathy, understanding and honest conversation 📍Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Oxford 📅12 October 🎟 tinyurl.com/4kw6cdz9

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

During a work experience placement Izzy contributed to research discussions, provided feedback on study materials and helped improve study recruitment approaches for young people. Izzy's experience shows the valuable benefits of PPIE for those who take part. tinyurl.com/2s48jw85

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

💡Data and digital innovation are transforming how we understand, prevent and treat mental health conditions In this interview, Data and Digital Leads Professor Ann John and Professor John Ainsworth share how data and digital technologies are improving research and patient care tinyurl.com/2p9jkarj

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌟 What impact can #PPIE have on a career? In a new blog, Trainee Clinical Psychologist Olivia Gorvett reflects on how her experiences with a young people’s research group shaped her understanding of #coproduction, #research and #livedexperience. tinyurl.com/y67tv3rb

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our training programme is helping #researchers develop skills, grow confidence and build connections across organisations. By creating opportunities for learning, collaboration and professional development, the programme is supporting the next generation of #researchleaders. tinyurl.com/ynhajds5

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

How do we make #mentalhealth #research more accessible and relevant to the communities it aims to serve? A community open day in Leicester brought research into a trusted local space, with 150 people attending the family friendly day! Positive feedback was received by all! tinyurl.com/3e8p97nd

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Research has shed new light on how #ketamine may produce its rapid effects in the human brain. Researchers hope to contribute to the development of more targeted and effective treatments for #depression and other mental health conditions. tinyurl.com/283k6sad

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our latest #newsletter features research news, events, staff stories and partnership updates, including: ✔️new findings on #Shingrix ✔️research linking #Semaglutide to fewer cognitive problems ✔️the launch of the Parent Carer Research Network. 👉 tinyurl.com/BRCnewsIssue30

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Four new NHS sites have signed up to deliver a #depression research study, helping more people take part in cutting-edge mental health research and accelerating the development of new treatments. tinyurl.com/bdeeccvm #DepressionResearch #MentalHealth #NIHR20 #ResearchImpact #NHSResearch

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📢 Two new EDI initiatives will support colleagues embed inclusive research practices and strengthen research culture. Research inclusion drop-in sessions and an EDI question form have been set up to help research better reflect the communities we serve. tinyurl.com/6mbzty57

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

❓ What if your experiences as a #parent or #carer could help improve mental health research for children and young people? In a new blog, Renal shares her journey from feeling unsure about research to becoming an advocate for patients and carers shaping research projects. tinyurl.com/4k4tjexe

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A visit from the Baszucki Group brought together researchers, clinicians and partners to showcase Oxford’s growing experimental medicine capability in metabolic psychiatry Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships and advancing research into metabolic and mental health tinyurl.com/3dc6cj7m

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Oxford has joined the Wellcome-funded Midlands+ Mental Health & Neurosciences PhD Programme, supporting healthcare professionals to become future research leaders and advance #mentalhealth research. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oxford-joins...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Researchers, clinicians and students from across the UK recently came together for the launch of the AIM #DigitalCommunity. AIM provides resources and seminars to support the development of #psychologicaltreatments for #children and #youngpeople. Read more: tinyurl.com/AIMBRC

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📢 Explore our latest job vacancies on our website. We are looking for a Research Assistant, a Research Networks Coordinator, a Networks and Engagement Assistant and a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner to join us. ➡️ tinyurl.com/4wwu4dmy

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Maudsley @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Last chance to book! Join us for our 2 day course in Pioneering Approaches in Experimental and Translational Medicine next week at King's College London. 🎟️ estore.kcl.ac.uk/conferences-... @kingsioppn.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Discover the science behind #BFRBs with @claremackay.bsky.social and learn how #BFRBCon2026 is bringing together researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience to raise awareness, share knowledge and improve understanding of these often misunderstood conditions: tinyurl.com/BFRBCon26

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Building connections for the next generation of #mentalhealth researchers 🤝 The Mental Health Platform's first ECR Connect Day brought researchers together to share ideas, strengthen networks and gain practical grant-writing insights. Read more: tinyurl.com/MentalHealth...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Can a shingles vaccine be linked to heart health? A study of more than 70,000 older adults by @ox.ac.uk supported by our BRC, found the shingles vaccine #Shingrix was associated with a lower risk of some #cardiovascular conditions compared with the previous vaccine. tinyurl.com/ShingrixCV

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Could medicine used for diabetes and obesity help cognitive problems in mental illness? New research suggests #semaglutide may be associated with fewer memory and thinking problems in people with #psychiatric disorders. tinyurl.com/mssp568k

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Students from a secondary school in Oxford recently spent an afternoon helping shape the direction of a new study into what matters most to young people at school, through artwork. tinyurl.com/5n6ktffx

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Could understanding sleep help unlock more personalised psychosis care? New research suggests sleep patterns vary more widely in people at risk of psychosis and those with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, suggesting potential new insights for personalised MH care. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdf3cjrz

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

From advances in digital health to the responsible use of #AI, experts are exploring ways to support assessment of child attachment and improve outcomes for families. A recent event examined current practice and identify opportunities for innovation. tinyurl.com/5n8a5kcs

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Could digital tools help improve #neurodevelopmental assessments? New research suggests many parents and carers think so. The study highlights opportunities to make assessments more accessible and efficient while keeping clinical expertise at the heart of care. tinyurl.com/35b92b8b

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission and charity partner MQ Mental Health Research are working together to demystify Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in #mentalhealth research. tinyurl.com/3bs38986 #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

At the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress, colleagues presented on embedding #research into routine #mentalhealth services, showcasing ow researchers, clinicians, patients & the public and industry partners are working to make research accessible and relevant tinyurl.com/38z5fjtv

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NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health @oxhealthcrf.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Help find future #dementia treatments at NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health We are recruiting a Band 6 Alzheimer’s Society UKDTN Research Nurse to work within a newly formed team. oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk/vacancy/alzh... Deadline 16 August.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

New research suggests a novel serotonin-targeting drug could offer a new approach to treating #depression In a study, researchers found early improvements in symptoms and changes in brain activity, indicating the drug may work differently from existing antidepressants tinyurl.com/ynajsvvv #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Registration is open for Pioneering Approaches in Experimental and Translational Medicine: A Two-Day Course. The course explores approaches in translational and experimental medicine for psychiatric and neurological disorders. tinyurl.com/4w32x7m8

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📢 Four new videos highlight the importance of public involvement in #mentalhealth research The series shows how understanding of lived experience improves #research, builds trust in data and shows the impact lived experience researchers as members of research teams Watch: tinyurl.com/w8zc8w56

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The latest NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration newsletter highlights progress from across our national workstreams and demonstrator sites, showcasing how collaborative research is driving innovation in #mentalhealth care. tinyurl.com/yc4y8uw3

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

5 research projects have launched following the latest NIHR BRC: Oxford Health Depression Therapeutics Theme Pump Priming funding call. The projects will generate new evidence and lay the groundwork for future #depression and related #mentalhealth research and treatments. tinyurl.com/yc5azcz7

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Research supported by our BRC has uncovered an unexpected role for #histamine, a chemical best known for its role in the body's allergy response. The study found histamine helps shape memory formation and how we learn from setbacks. Read more: tinyurl.com/histamineBRC

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In the latest of our 60 second interview series, we spoke with Dr Graham Blackman who shared how his research is helping to improve diagnosis and treatment decision-making for people experiencing #psychosis. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/60-seconds-w... #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🤔Could research make a difference to you or someone you care about? Supported by the BRC, #CountMeIn gives patients the choice to hear about research opportunities they may be eligible to take part in. Learn more and access patient resources: tinyurl.com/OxfHealthCMI

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

📢 People admitted to hospital with an infection face a higher risk of being diagnosed with a range of brain and mental health conditions Researchers found that hospitalised infections were followed by higher risks of outcomes including anxiety, psychotic disorders and dementia tinyurl.com/4nect9jw

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

📢 Catch up on the latest from across our Biomedical Research Centre and its partners in our July newsletter. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/newsletters/...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

New research show promising results for the first automated virtual reality (VR) psychological therapy designed to treat needle phobia in adolescents. Participants completed 2.5 hours of immersive VR therapy, helping them gradually build confidence in a safe environment. tinyurl.com/6csn28cz

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

💃 Could salsa dancing help improve young people's mental health? A University of Oxford-led trial found a salsa programme for 18-24-year-olds with depressive symptoms was linked to: 🔹 ⬇️depressive symptoms 🔹 ⬇️social anxiety 🔹 ⬆️daily happiness BRC supported: tinyurl.com/SalsaMH

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A new paper has highlighted the role that Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement plays in designing research into childhood trauma, helping create studies that are safer, more inclusive and more responsive to participants’ needs. tinyurl.com/n589f2dk

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration Mission is pleased to report on the success of its Foundation Year 1 (FY1) Doctor Mental Health Research Taster Days Programme 2026 which introduces early-career doctors to clinical academic pathways. tinyurl.com/mtd55r7x

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join our online Socio-Economic Disadvantage Inclusion in Health Research session on 15 July, from 10am to 11.30am. This event is an opportunity to enhance approaches to including people from diverse ethnicities in research. tinyurl.com/ymac6m6c

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A new study is exploring whether young people experiencing a mental health crisis can receive faster, more personalised support by combining therapeutic intervention with rapid neurodevelopmental assessment. oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-study-ai...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

To mark #ResearchAppreciationDay, we’re celebrating the patients, carers and public contributors who help shape #research. Their lived experience helps ensure studies are relevant, inclusive and shaped by the needs and priorities of the people they aim to benefit. tinyurl.com/j9b724re #NIHR20

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

In this new video by MQ Mental Health Research, lived experience expert Jordan Lees and research volunteer breaks down the barriers between researchers and the public, clarifying how patient involvement research truly functions on the ground. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H1L...

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The BRC-supported What We Carry: Living with Pain art-science project was featured recently in Arthritis UK’s Inspire magazine. Led by artist Marysa Dowling, the project explores the experiences of people with chronic pain. Read the article on page 41 of Inspire magazine: tinyurl.com/ymcr44a3

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 18/06/2026

🚀The Developing Child UK Priority Setting Partnership is launching its prioritisation survey. This is a very important opportunity to share your views on what matters most to babies' and children's wellbeing. 📅Deadline: 21 July 2026 Find out more & take part here: mhid.org.uk/survey-the-d...

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Survey: The Developing Child UK Priority Setting Partnership - Mental Health in Development

Update on the second and final prioritisation survey for the Developing Child UK Priority Setting Partnership, run by Supporting Early Minds in partnership with the Institute of Health Visiting and th...

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