A study from Oregon State University have found that loneliness is a bigger obstacle to college students getting a good night's sleep than excessive screen time

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13.12.2024

MQ’s response to the 10-Year Health Plan | MQ Mental Health Research

MQ has identified four priorities we would like to see incorporated into the 10-Year Health Plan for England.

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12.12.2024

Launch of the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets

Next month, researchers at King’s College London will be launching the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets; A ground-breaking platform that can facilitate research.

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10.12.2024

Urgent Letter to Prime Minister on Mental Health

Major organisations working to improve the UK’s mental health express concerns about mental health waiting lists not being prioritised in the Government's Plan for Change.

MQ Mental Health

07.12.2024

How Fitness Trackers Could Revolutionize Bipolar Disorder Management

Research reveals a concerning rise in depression among LGBTQIA+ U.S. higher education students, indicating their disproportionate mental health challenges.

MQ Mental Health

29.11.2024

Announcing Andy Ratcliffe | MQ Mental Health Research

MQ Mental Health Research is delighted to announce that Andy Ratcliffe has been appointed as their new CEO.

MQ Mental Health

22.11.2024

The Alarming Rise of Depression in LGBTQIA+ College Communities

Research reveals a concerning rise in depression among LGBTQIA+ U.S. higher education students, indicating their disproportionate mental health challenges.

MQ Mental Health

14.11.2024

New research finds risk of PTSD 20 times higher for people held in offshore detention

Researchers found refugees in offshore detention face a 20 x greater risk of PTSD and other mental health problems than asylum seekers who were detained onshore

MQ Mental Health

13.11.2024

The Role of Depression in Accelerated Memory Decline (and What to Do About It)

A study has found s a two-way link between depressive symptoms and memory decline in older adults.

MQ Mental Health

12.11.2024

How Alcohol Really Affects Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Researchers found that even small increases in drinking can lead to lasting depressive or manic symptoms in individuals with bipolar disorder.

MQ Mental Health

07.11.2024

Mental Health Bill Reform | MQ Mental Health Research

Today the government has announced its revised mental health bill will be finally put to Parliament. We've rounded up responses from the mental health sector.

MQ Mental Health

07.11.2024

How At-Home Brain Stimulation Could Help Treat Depression

A study has found that a device delivering a weak electrical current to the brain, is a safe and effective way to treat depression at home.

MQ Mental Health

05.11.2024

Data Science Recap: Natural Language Processing & Linking Electronic Health Data

A mental health app has been found to prevent increases in depression among young people at high risk, offering a cost-effective public mental health measure.

MQ Mental Health

05.11.2024

Data Science Recap: Navigating Data, Trust, and Ethics in Mental Health Research

Aeron is a passionate Mental Health Data Scientist who attended the event in London. Here, she kindly shares what it was like to attend.

MQ Mental Health

31.10.2024

What does the new budget mean for mental health research? |

There were many announcements within the budget but what do they mean for mental health research? And how might it impact the mental health of the nation?

MQ Mental Health

24.10.2024

What impact does internet use have on children’s mental health? |

"MQ's evidence-based approach aligns with PwC and we are excited about the potential to support one of the key recommendations from the report." - David Adair

MQ Mental Health

22.10.2024

How Children’s Thoughts Influence PTSD and Anxiety After Trauma

A mental health app has been found to prevent increases in depression among young people at high risk, offering a cost-effective public mental health measure.

MQ Mental Health

18.10.2024

Severe Mental Illness Triples Risk of Death from Non-COVID Respiratory Infections

Research from King's College London has found that people with severe mental illness are 3 times as likely to die from non-COVID respiratory infections.

MQ Mental Health

17.10.2024

A Breakthrough Treatment for Schizophrenia |

Recently a new drug was approved for use in the USA to treat schizophrenia in adults. But how does this new drug work? And how effective is it?

MQ Mental Health

17.10.2024

How a Mental Health App is Tackling Depression in High-Risk Youth

A mental health app has been found to prevent increases in depression among young people at high risk, offering a cost-effective public mental health measure.

MQ Mental Health

10.10.2024

We have a rapidly closing window to make internet use healthy for young people, say experts |

Experts have conducted a comprehensive review of the research into the effects of the internet on young people's mental health, both positive and negative.

MQ Mental Health

10.10.2024

Commercial practices and mental health | MQ Mental Health Research

Young people across the globe are increasingly exposed to commercial practices on the internet that can significantly impact their mental health and well-being.

MQ Mental Health

08.10.2024

Stress, Boredom, and Impulsivity: Understanding the Drive Behind Rash Choices

Research from the University of Portsmouth has explored the link between high impulsivity and boredom to understand what drives rash and unhealthy decisions.

MQ Mental Health

08.10.2024

Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Mental Health Advocacy

This blog explores the mental health challenges experienced by those from the LGBTQ community and those who have faced bullying.

MQ Mental Health

03.10.2024

Experts discuss the challenges in mental health research

Rethink and MQ held a roundtable with leading voices in mental health to discuss the barriers preventing progress in research into different mental illnesses.

MQ Mental Health

30.09.2024

Are Mental Health Video Games Effective?

Research suggests that video games designed for mental health interventions can modestly improve well-being in young people with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

MQ Mental Health

30.09.2024

How Tetris Is Helping Frontline Workers Fight PTSD

A study from Uppsala University has found that a single treatment session, including playing the video game Tetris, can significantly reduce symptoms of PTSD.

MQ Mental Health

24.09.2024

Study Reveals the Link Between Diabetes Complications and Mental Health

Research from the University of Washington found the pandemic accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, especially in girls.

MQ Mental Health

20.09.2024

Food fussiness – it’s in the genes | MQ Mental Health Research

Food fussiness is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait lasting from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds a new study.

MQ Mental Health

16.09.2024

The Pandemic Accelerated Brain Maturation in Teens, Especially Girls

Research from the University of Washington found the pandemic accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, especially in girls.

MQ Mental Health

12.09.2024

Celebrating better mental health this South East Asian Heritage Month

As an Asian woman who has faced mental health struggles, I hope sharing my mental health journey encourages greater understanding and openness in our community.

MQ Mental Health

07.09.2024

Why am I like this – Gemma Styles | MQ Mental Health Research

Drawing on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence, in her debut book, MQ Ambassador Gemma Styles gets curious about how we tick.

MQ Mental Health

03.09.2024

Daily Mindfulness Reduces Depression and Anxiety, Study Says

A recent study found that just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness practice can significantly improve wellbeing, and reduce depression and anxiety.

MQ Mental Health

29.08.2024

How FoMO and Information Overload Impact Workplace Mental Health

Lonely people are more likely to experience bad dreams. The research highlights a connection between loneliness and sleep disorders,.

MQ Mental Health

28.08.2024

Supporting careers in research: The MQ Scholarship programme | MQ Mental Health Research

MQ has long been committed to growing the mental health research workforce. For the last 10 years we have invested in our flagship Fellowships programme. However, the percentage of researchers leaving academia straight after completing their PhD may be as high as 70%. In response, we launched the MQ Scholarships Programme to help support the

MQ Mental Health

28.08.2024

Why understanding neurodiversity and mental illnesses is important for confronting ignorance.

Without research, it’s just guesswork. We must continue to grow investments in research so that everyone can live happy, healthy and productive lives.

MQ Mental Health

20.08.2024

Young peoples mental health is entering a dangerous phase experts warn.

Young peoples mental health has been declining over the past two decades and is now entering a dangerous phase, suggests a new Lancet Psychiatry Commission.

MQ Mental Health

20.08.2024

The Sleep Struggle: How Loneliness Fuels Nightmares and Affects Health

Lonely people are more likely to experience bad dreams. The research highlights a connection between loneliness and sleep disorders,.

MQ Mental Health

14.08.2024

Rebuilding Me: A Journey Through Heartbreak and Healing

Written by MQ volunteer Ben White, this blog details his journey through a depressive period, and the strength it took to change his life for the better.

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2024: A year of breakthroughs | MQ Mental Health Research

Why Loneliness Hurts Sleep More Than Screen Time for Students

MQ’s response to the 10-Year Health Plan | MQ Mental Health Research

Launch of the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets

Urgent Letter to Prime Minister on Mental Health

How Fitness Trackers Could Revolutionize Bipolar Disorder Management

Announcing Andy Ratcliffe | MQ Mental Health Research

The Alarming Rise of Depression in LGBTQIA+ College Communities

New research finds risk of PTSD 20 times higher for people held in offshore detention

The Role of Depression in Accelerated Memory Decline (and What to Do About It)

How Alcohol Really Affects Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Mental Health Bill Reform | MQ Mental Health Research

How At-Home Brain Stimulation Could Help Treat Depression

Data Science Recap: Natural Language Processing & Linking Electronic Health Data

Data Science Recap: Navigating Data, Trust, and Ethics in Mental Health Research

What does the new budget mean for mental health research? |

What impact does internet use have on children’s mental health? |

How Children’s Thoughts Influence PTSD and Anxiety After Trauma

Severe Mental Illness Triples Risk of Death from Non-COVID Respiratory Infections

A Breakthrough Treatment for Schizophrenia |

How a Mental Health App is Tackling Depression in High-Risk Youth

We have a rapidly closing window to make internet use healthy for young people, say experts |

Commercial practices and mental health | MQ Mental Health Research

Stress, Boredom, and Impulsivity: Understanding the Drive Behind Rash Choices

Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Mental Health Advocacy

Experts discuss the challenges in mental health research

Are Mental Health Video Games Effective?

How Tetris Is Helping Frontline Workers Fight PTSD

Study Reveals the Link Between Diabetes Complications and Mental Health

Food fussiness – it’s in the genes | MQ Mental Health Research

The Pandemic Accelerated Brain Maturation in Teens, Especially Girls

Celebrating better mental health this South East Asian Heritage Month

Why am I like this – Gemma Styles | MQ Mental Health Research

Daily Mindfulness Reduces Depression and Anxiety, Study Says

How FoMO and Information Overload Impact Workplace Mental Health

Supporting careers in research: The MQ Scholarship programme | MQ Mental Health Research

Why understanding neurodiversity and mental illnesses is important for confronting ignorance.

Young peoples mental health is entering a dangerous phase experts warn.

The Sleep Struggle: How Loneliness Fuels Nightmares and Affects Health

Rebuilding Me: A Journey Through Heartbreak and Healing

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