CLIMATE DISTRESS
Majority of young people distressed about climate change, even during pandemic
New research looks at young people’s thoughts and feelings about the dual challenge of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic.
Stories tagged with 'mental health'
£1.5M for NEUROMOD+
£1.5M award for new network to address brain disorders
An Imperial-led team has won £1.5M to establish a research network in neuromodulation.
Neuro-research on show
Imperial Neurotechnology 2022 showcases cutting edge neurotech research
The Imperial College Centre of Excellence in Neurotechnology hosted its 8th Annual Research Symposium at Imperial College on 5th July 2022.
Brain size impact
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties
Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain size in some children and teenagers which can be linked to cognitive problems, a new study shows.
COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH
Children and young people’s mental health needs rising threefold
A new report examines the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in North West London.
Climate anxiety to action
New website helps people process and act on their climate emotions
A new digital tool to help young people and environmental scientists better understand and cope with their emotions about climate change has launched.
Audio
Audio delights
Podcast: Making malaria history, psychedelics for depression and a new diet
In this edition: We discover what it will take to eradicate malaria, how psychedelics affect the depressed brain, and how a new diet can keep us full.
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Psychedelic treatment
Magic mushroom compound increases brain connectivity in people with depression
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to “open up” depressed people’s brains, even weeks after use, a study has found.
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News in brief
Cyclones health impact and squeezing cells: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Borrowed Planet
New IPCC report "the starkest warning yet" on the dangers of climate change
Imperial researchers respond to the latest UN climate report, an urgent warning about the impact of climate change on people and the planet.
