New study discovers biological basis for magic mushroom 'mind expansion'
New research shows that our brain displays a similar pattern of activity during dreams as it does during a mind-expanding drug trip.
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Imperial pledges to end mental-health discrimination
Imperial has added its voice to a national campaign to end discrimination linked to mental illness by signing the Time to Change pledge.
Day of the African Child
Dr Cornelius Ani, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Mental Health section, is awarded the Outstanding Lecture Delivery prize.
Faculty of Medicine gives insight into its exceptional translational research
A snapshot of our world-class translational medical research captured through 13 videos.
Study reveals how ecstasy acts on the brain and hints at therapeutic uses
Brain imaging experiments have revealed for the first time how ecstasy produces feelings of euphoria in users.
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Steroid injections for premature babies linked to mental health risk
Steroid injections given to pregnant women before premature birth may increase the child's risk of later behavioural difficulties, a study has found.
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Adolescents take twice as long as adults to get treatment for psychosis
Under-18s who experience psychosis go untreated after their first psychotic symptoms for twice as long as adults, according to new research.
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Cognitive behaviour therapy is effective for reducing health anxiety
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is substantially more effective than standard care at reducing symptoms of health anxiety, a study has found.
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Magic mushrooms' effects illuminated in brain imaging studies
Brain scans of people taking psilocybin have given scientists the most detailed picture to date of how psychedelic drugs work.
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