Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
@kingsioppn.bsky.social
Globally renowned institute for research excellence and education in #Psychiatry, #Psychology, & #Neuroscience based at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
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Professor Philip Shaw, Director of the @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social Partnership, has been awarded the prestigious Professorship by the Academy of Medical Sciences (@acmedsci.bsky.social)
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Prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Professorship awarded to Professor Philip Shaw | King's College London
Professor Philip Shaw, Head of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at King’s College London and Director of the King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People, has been awarded a prestigious Pr...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Professor Philip Shaw, Director of the @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social Partnership, has been awarded the prestigious Professorship by the Academy of Medical Sciences (@acmedsci.bsky.social)
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Congratulations to Prof @matteocella.bsky.social & team who have been awarded £4.9m @wellcometrust.bsky.social funding to improve access to psychological therapies for young people with psychosis & depression using artificial intelligence.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations to Prof @matteocella.bsky.social & team who have been awarded £4.9m @wellcometrust.bsky.social funding to improve access to psychological therapies for young people with psychosis & depression using artificial intelligence.
🔗Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/nearly-...
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Professor @samjnorton.bsky.social, Professor of Medical Statistics & Applied Health Research, will be delivering his inaugural lecture, “Sancte et Sapienter (Sort Of): Making mistakes in the service of science” tonight at the Woodson Lecture Theatre.
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Professor @samjnorton.bsky.social, Professor of Medical Statistics & Applied Health Research, will be delivering his inaugural lecture, “Sancte et Sapienter (Sort Of): Making mistakes in the service of science” tonight at the Woodson Lecture Theatre.
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Have you ever wondered what the differences are between conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s and motor neuron disease? 🤔
Listen or watch the latest episode from 'Between the Signals' now 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Listen or watch the latest episode from 'Between the Signals' now 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s and motor neuron disease? 🤔
Listen or watch the latest episode from 'Between the Signals' now 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Listen or watch the latest episode from 'Between the Signals' now 👉 www.ukdri.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Our #LeDeR deep dive about avoidable deaths due to cancer in people with a learning disability is now available.
We explore barriers to screening, early diagnosis, & treatment that contribute to these unacceptable health inequalities.
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@kingsioppn.bsky.social
We explore barriers to screening, early diagnosis, & treatment that contribute to these unacceptable health inequalities.
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@kingsioppn.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Our #LeDeR deep dive about avoidable deaths due to cancer in people with a learning disability is now available.
We explore barriers to screening, early diagnosis, & treatment that contribute to these unacceptable health inequalities.
www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets...
@kingsioppn.bsky.social
We explore barriers to screening, early diagnosis, & treatment that contribute to these unacceptable health inequalities.
www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets...
@kingsioppn.bsky.social
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🌟 Three projects supporting marginalised young people's mental health have been awarded £24k in seed funding.
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
UKRI Population Mental Health Event - Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham July 2025 (3min)
YouTube video by Shei Breathe
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November 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🌟 Three projects supporting marginalised young people's mental health have been awarded £24k in seed funding.
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
Prof Crick Lund has been awarded an Academy of Science of South Africa Science-for-Society Gold Medal!
The award recognises his outstanding contribution to public mental health in low- & middle-income countries over nearly 3 decades.
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The award recognises his outstanding contribution to public mental health in low- & middle-income countries over nearly 3 decades.
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@cgmh.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Prof Crick Lund has been awarded an Academy of Science of South Africa Science-for-Society Gold Medal!
The award recognises his outstanding contribution to public mental health in low- & middle-income countries over nearly 3 decades.
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@cgmh.bsky.social
The award recognises his outstanding contribution to public mental health in low- & middle-income countries over nearly 3 decades.
🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/profess...
@cgmh.bsky.social
We would like to congratulate Dr Anna Andreou, for her recent @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Award in the Industry and Innovation category,
The award recognises her innovative work with the non-paralytic botulinum toxins for migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. #Neuroscience
The award recognises her innovative work with the non-paralytic botulinum toxins for migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. #Neuroscience
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We would like to congratulate Dr Anna Andreou, for her recent @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Award in the Industry and Innovation category,
The award recognises her innovative work with the non-paralytic botulinum toxins for migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. #Neuroscience
The award recognises her innovative work with the non-paralytic botulinum toxins for migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. #Neuroscience
Congratulations to the 19 IoPPN researchers, plus 7 from other faculties ( @kingsbschool.bsky.social / @kingslsm.bsky.social / @kingsnmpc.bsky.social), who have been listed on @clarivate.com's 2025 Highly Cited Researcher List.
Learn who has made the list this year:
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Learn who has made the list this year:
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Multiple IoPPN researchers feature on 2025 Highly Cited Researcher List | King's College London
Annual list recognises researchers who demonstrate significant and broad influence in their fields of research.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Congratulations to the 19 IoPPN researchers, plus 7 from other faculties ( @kingsbschool.bsky.social / @kingslsm.bsky.social / @kingsnmpc.bsky.social), who have been listed on @clarivate.com's 2025 Highly Cited Researcher List.
Learn who has made the list this year:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/multipl...
Learn who has made the list this year:
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/multipl...
In October, our School of Mental Health & Psychological Science held their third annual Festival, to showcase their cutting-edge research projects spanning everything from genetics to mental health.
Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/third-a...
Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/third-a...
November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In October, our School of Mental Health & Psychological Science held their third annual Festival, to showcase their cutting-edge research projects spanning everything from genetics to mental health.
Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/third-a...
Read more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/third-a...
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social signs new Memorandum of Understanding with University of Hong Kong to expand PhD studentships and post-doctoral fellowships between both universities' health and medical faculties, including @kingsioppn.bsky.social
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King's strengthens partnership with Hong Kong University to expand health research | King's College London
King’s has strengthened its partnership with the University of Hong Kong (HKU) though a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand health and life sciences research.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social signs new Memorandum of Understanding with University of Hong Kong to expand PhD studentships and post-doctoral fellowships between both universities' health and medical faculties, including @kingsioppn.bsky.social
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Royal College of Psychiatrists Awards honours King's staff and students (IoPPN and @kingslsm.bsky.social), as well as our collaborative efforts and excellence with @maudsleynhs.bsky.social
Read the full list of shortlisted colleagues and the full story now: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/rcpsych...
Read the full list of shortlisted colleagues and the full story now: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/rcpsych...
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Royal College of Psychiatrists Awards honours King's staff and students (IoPPN and @kingslsm.bsky.social), as well as our collaborative efforts and excellence with @maudsleynhs.bsky.social
Read the full list of shortlisted colleagues and the full story now: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/rcpsych...
Read the full list of shortlisted colleagues and the full story now: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/rcpsych...
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In today’s article, @kingsioppn.bsky.social researcher Luca Sforzini writes on the #genetic influence in #depression. Could the activity of our #genes hold the #clues to the biological secrets of depression and open new doors for treatment?
Read now:
www.inspirethemind.org/post/decodin...
Read now:
www.inspirethemind.org/post/decodin...
Decoding Depression
Depression is a complex condition. We know its symptoms well, but we still do not fully understand what happens in the body when someone is depressed. Also, not all individuals with depression are the...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
In today’s article, @kingsioppn.bsky.social researcher Luca Sforzini writes on the #genetic influence in #depression. Could the activity of our #genes hold the #clues to the biological secrets of depression and open new doors for treatment?
Read now:
www.inspirethemind.org/post/decodin...
Read now:
www.inspirethemind.org/post/decodin...
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I am not sure what kind of experiment is going on at the Pears Maudsley Centre, but it looks like fun! @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social @maudsleycharity.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I am not sure what kind of experiment is going on at the Pears Maudsley Centre, but it looks like fun! @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social @maudsleycharity.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social
King’s College London has launched a new phone-free school trial.
The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
King’s College London has launched a new phone-free school trial.
The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
We are excited to celebrate the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Awards tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We are excited to celebrate the @womeninneurouk.bsky.social Awards tonight.
We are pleased to be joining @thriveldn.bsky.social and other partners to work together and deliver upon a £1.5 million National Lottery Community Fund Climate Action Fund project, linking climate change and mental health.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/londone...
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/londone...
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We are pleased to be joining @thriveldn.bsky.social and other partners to work together and deliver upon a £1.5 million National Lottery Community Fund Climate Action Fund project, linking climate change and mental health.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/londone...
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/londone...
Congratulations to Professor Sir Robin Murray, who was granted a Lifetime Achievement Award from the @rcpsych.bsky.social, for his work concerned with finding the causes of psychosis, and improving its treatment.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Congratulations to Professor Sir Robin Murray, who was granted a Lifetime Achievement Award from the @rcpsych.bsky.social, for his work concerned with finding the causes of psychosis, and improving its treatment.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcp...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcp...
Neuropsycho-what?!?!
Join us for Professor Anthony Vernon's inaugural lecture on 26 November. Professor Vernon's work seeks to understanding the effects of drugs used to treat mental health problems, on the nervous, immune and endocrine systems
Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
Join us for Professor Anthony Vernon's inaugural lecture on 26 November. Professor Vernon's work seeks to understanding the effects of drugs used to treat mental health problems, on the nervous, immune and endocrine systems
Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Neuropsycho-what?!?!
Join us for Professor Anthony Vernon's inaugural lecture on 26 November. Professor Vernon's work seeks to understanding the effects of drugs used to treat mental health problems, on the nervous, immune and endocrine systems
Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
Join us for Professor Anthony Vernon's inaugural lecture on 26 November. Professor Vernon's work seeks to understanding the effects of drugs used to treat mental health problems, on the nervous, immune and endocrine systems
Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
Professor Jonathan O’Muircheartaigh, Professor of Developmental Neuroscience and Imaging, will be delivering his inaugural lecture, “The why and when of imaging the developing brain” tonight at the Woodson Lecture Theatre.
November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Professor Jonathan O’Muircheartaigh, Professor of Developmental Neuroscience and Imaging, will be delivering his inaugural lecture, “The why and when of imaging the developing brain” tonight at the Woodson Lecture Theatre.
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How might peer-friendship networks relate to self-harm?
We supported a recent study exploring this relationship.
The team, led by Dr Holly Crudgington at the University of Oxford, found that forms of both disconnection and connection appear to be associated.
theconversation.com/how-teen-fri...
We supported a recent study exploring this relationship.
The team, led by Dr Holly Crudgington at the University of Oxford, found that forms of both disconnection and connection appear to be associated.
theconversation.com/how-teen-fri...
How teen friendships may predict self harm
It isn’t just social isolation that’s a risk factor for self harm.
theconversation.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
How might peer-friendship networks relate to self-harm?
We supported a recent study exploring this relationship.
The team, led by Dr Holly Crudgington at the University of Oxford, found that forms of both disconnection and connection appear to be associated.
theconversation.com/how-teen-fri...
We supported a recent study exploring this relationship.
The team, led by Dr Holly Crudgington at the University of Oxford, found that forms of both disconnection and connection appear to be associated.
theconversation.com/how-teen-fri...
How can mistakes can advance scientific understanding? Join for Sam Norton's inaugural lecture, as he links King's motto “Sancte et Sapienter” to the human process of learning from mistakes
When? 19 November, 5:30pm
Where? Denmark Hill Campus
Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
When? 19 November, 5:30pm
Where? Denmark Hill Campus
Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
How can mistakes can advance scientific understanding? Join for Sam Norton's inaugural lecture, as he links King's motto “Sancte et Sapienter” to the human process of learning from mistakes
When? 19 November, 5:30pm
Where? Denmark Hill Campus
Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
When? 19 November, 5:30pm
Where? Denmark Hill Campus
Register now: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/profe...
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📣All welcome to special Neuropsychiatry event
Fri 21st Nov
IN PERSON @kingsioppn.bsky.social Denmark Hill
Mike Jay discusses his book Free Radicals on the discovery of nitrous oxide & the start of psychedelic research
Tickets £5
Free for KCL staff & students!
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Fri 21st Nov
IN PERSON @kingsioppn.bsky.social Denmark Hill
Mike Jay discusses his book Free Radicals on the discovery of nitrous oxide & the start of psychedelic research
Tickets £5
Free for KCL staff & students!
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Free Radicals - In conversation with Mike Jay | King's College London eStore
21/11/2025 - 18:00 - 19:30. Free for King’s College London staff and students. Contact [email protected] to receive the password when booki
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November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
📣All welcome to special Neuropsychiatry event
Fri 21st Nov
IN PERSON @kingsioppn.bsky.social Denmark Hill
Mike Jay discusses his book Free Radicals on the discovery of nitrous oxide & the start of psychedelic research
Tickets £5
Free for KCL staff & students!
estore.kcl.ac.uk/conferences-...
Fri 21st Nov
IN PERSON @kingsioppn.bsky.social Denmark Hill
Mike Jay discusses his book Free Radicals on the discovery of nitrous oxide & the start of psychedelic research
Tickets £5
Free for KCL staff & students!
estore.kcl.ac.uk/conferences-...
In 2025, mental health pioneer Joseph Healy Healy (MSc Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health, 2021) won our International Impact accolade in the King’s Alumni Awards. Do you know an inspirational King’s graduate with an amazing story to tell? Nominate them for an award today: shorturl.at/XrXO0
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In 2025, mental health pioneer Joseph Healy Healy (MSc Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health, 2021) won our International Impact accolade in the King’s Alumni Awards. Do you know an inspirational King’s graduate with an amazing story to tell? Nominate them for an award today: shorturl.at/XrXO0
Interested in researching child psychiatry or developmental neurobiology, or other topics?
Learn more about the latest career opportunities at the IoPPN:
Learn more about the latest career opportunities at the IoPPN:
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Search for current vacancies on campuses at King's College London.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Interested in researching child psychiatry or developmental neurobiology, or other topics?
Learn more about the latest career opportunities at the IoPPN:
Learn more about the latest career opportunities at the IoPPN: