As the HRA's Shared Commitment marks its fourth anniversary, our Diversity in Research Group is helping shape more inclusive research, sharing evidence‑based recommendations for working with under‑served communities.
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🤔What difference does research investment make?
@nihr.bsky.social capital funding (£500k+) is strengthening specialist #research capability at our BRC, supporting brain imaging, biomarkers, sleep science and depression therapeutics to help shape better future care.
tinyurl.com/CapitalFundi...
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What is the @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social?
On our website you can find out about our research themes and their impact on mental health care, opportunities to get involved in our research, upcoming events, current vacancies and more.
oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk
Recently, OH CRF signed the Health Research Authority (HRA) Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in Health and Social Care Research, an initiative designed to raise standards and embed meaningful collaboration with patients, carers, and communities.
tinyurl.com/2p4jkmd5
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🤔What if choosing the right #antidepressant didn’t depend on trial and error?
New research shows an AI‑driven clinical decision‑support tool improves outcomes for people with #depression.
PETRUSHKA users were 40% less likely to stop treatment within eight weeks.
tinyurl.com/PetrushkaAC
Want to make a difference to future generations of people with mental health disorders?
Then join or share the genetic links to #anxiety and #depression study today!
www.gladstudy.org.uk
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How can specialist services tackle unmet need in severe mental illness?
The Targeted TUNE‑UP clinic shows how.
A new study highlights how this service improves access to #clozapine, enabling safe initiation outside hospital and better outcomes for patients.
tinyurl.com/OHBRCclozapine
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New study finds a keto diet may help some with severe #depression.
A #ketodiet shifts the metabolism from using glucose for energy to using ketones, which are produced from fat. Keto diets have been used to treat epilepsy and are now being studied for #mentalhealth disorders.
tinyurl.com/2yd4a2t6
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🔎 Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic #pain?
Watch this recording of our recent public talk by leading Professors in Neurology at the University of Oxford on the use of Deep Brain Stimulation for chronic pain.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eifM...
Recently, NIHR Academy Members came together for an engaging afternoon of talks highlighting clinical academic career pathways and current research efforts across our BRC.
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OH BRC February #newsletter has landed 📬
Read about the EPIONE deep brain stimulation study, research equity in women’s #mentalhealth plus our latest 60 Second interview.
Catch up now 👇
tinyurl.com/Issue24OHBRC
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This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we are highlighting a study into learning and mood in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).
The study aims to learn more about brain functioning in NF1 to help develop future treatments.
tinyurl.com/ybdnaesz
📣 The Mood Disorder Network Affiliate Membership creates formal opportunities for clinical and academic experts from Higher Education Institutions and NHS Trusts to connect, collaborate and drive forward high-quality research in mood disorders.
tinyurl.com/cf6msekd
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For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, the WISDOM network are encouraging schools and colleges to join with research that strengthens understanding on children's mental health.
This year's theme is "This Is My Place", promoting inclusive and nurturing environments for young people.
tinyurl.com/5xmwk9b9
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To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting a new commentary calling for women to be placed at the centre of mental health research.
#February11
tinyurl.com/5xf76xpp
A Free Public Talk at Rewley House in Oxford this Thursday 12th February will explore 'Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?. Join us at 6pm to hear more.
Join us this Thursday for a Free Public Talk: 'Can electrodes in the brain treat chronic pain?'
📅 Thursday 12 February
⏰ 6pm to 7pm
🏠 Rewley House, Oxford
☕ Refreshments available from 5.30pm.
🔎 Read more: oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk/brc-event/fr...
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📢 Join us this week
Free public talk: Can electrodes in the brain treat #chronicpain?
📆Thursday 12 February
⏰6pm to 7pm (refreshments from 5.30pm)
🏠Rewley House, Oxford.
No booking required.
More info: oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/oh-event/fre...
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🚸 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (9 -15 February) highlights the importance of helping young people feel they belong.
The WISDOM Schools Research Network is inviting schools and colleges to join research that strengthens understanding of pupils’ mental health.
tinyurl.com/5xmwk9b9
