World-leading interdisciplinary centre for mental health research and teaching
The Division of Psychiatry at UCL is one of the largest departments specialising in mental health in the UK and we deliver innovative teaching that is relevant to clinical practice. We use our expert research and education, and our clinical knowledge and experience, to improve mental health within society.
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We are one of the largest departments specialising in mental health in the UK and deliver innovative teaching that is relevant to clinical practice.
Research
Our research is wide ranging, covering mental health, neuroscience, palliative care, epidemiology and applied clinical research.
About us
We use our expert research and education, and our clinical knowledge and experience, to improve mental health within society.
Research Excellence Framework
UK #1
UCL is ranked first for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience by the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), with more than two thirds of our research in these areas rated as world-leading (4*)
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Mental Health Sciences Research MSc
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Discover our featured research
Empathy might be retained in Alzheimer’s disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease may retain their ability to empathise, despite declines in other social abilities
Genetic links with bipolar disorder identified
In the largest genome-wide study of bipolar disorder to date, an international team has identified 298 regions of the genome containing DNA variations that increase risk for the disorder.
Personalised hearing support shows promise in protecting brain health in older adults
A personalised intervention for hearing care could help protect cognitive health in older adults at risk of dementia, according to a pilot study.
News
Large twin study shows how environment affects people differently depending on genes
Genetic factors that may make some people more or less sensitive to the environments they experience have been identified by a team involving UCL researchers.
10 Jun 2025
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms more common among long-term users
People who have been taking antidepressants for more than two years are substantially more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms compared to short-term users when they come off the medication, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
22 May 2025
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