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Feature: Revolutionising mental health through community, research and collaboration
Mental health touches every corner of our lives, and researchers at UCL are making it their mission to ensure it remains a priority for all.
13 May 2025
Comment: Could psychedelics help you to drink less alcohol?
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Ravi Das and PhD Candidate Rebecca Harding (UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences) explores whether a fast-acting psychedelic can help people reduce alcohol consumption.
08 May 2025
Advancing AI-driven eyecare innovation
UCL and Moorfields academics have launched a new medical technology company that aims to transform the detection and management of eye disease through artificial intelligence (AI).
08 May 2025