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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
Published by Division of Psychiatry

UCL partners with The Geller Commission to advance research on dementia-related hospitalisations
A new strategic partnership aimed at advancing the review of dementia-related hospital occupancy has been established between UCL Division of Psychiatry and The Geller Commission.
04 Apr 2025

Researchers awarded £4.1m to investigate auditory hallucinations
A group of researchers, including Professor Rick Adams (UCL Division of Psychiatry), have been funded by the Wellcome Trust to test a computational model of the role of brain circuits in understanding auditory hallucinations.
26 Mar 2025