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99 Pubs and Zero Followers? Psychiatric Leadership in the Age of Influencers

Psychiatric Times

March 15, 2023. June 27, 2023. How accurate is mental health advice on TikTok? May 8, 2023. Experts express concern over mental health advice on social media. October 24, 2023. Psychiatric leadership in the 21st century: navigating transformative roles in global mental health.

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New OPM-MEG brain scanner installed at the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity (OHBA)

Department of Psychiatry News

Search NIHR OXFORD HEALTH BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE NEWS Please follow the link below to read the news on the NIHR BRC website.

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Oxford-developed support for child anxiety to be adapted for families in Chile

Department of Psychiatry News

OSI was developed through a collaboration between the departments of Experimental Psychology and Psychiatry at Oxford, with support from the NIHR ARC OxTV and the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre. In February 2023, it was recommended for use in the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

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Oxford strengthens global mindfulness research with £1 million gift

Department of Psychiatry News

Our support aims to advance global mental health by promoting evidence-based mindfulness approaches that empower individuals to prioritise wellbeing and live healthier, more resilient lives." Search NIHR OXFORD HEALTH BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE NEWS Please follow the link below to read the news on the NIHR BRC website.

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“There’s No Word for Depression in Zulu”: Inside South Africa’s Mental Health Crisis

Mad in America

R esearch has found South Africa consistently ranks in the bottom three performing countries in terms of global mental health. In 2023 there was little change in most countries average scores, but 35.8% The UK and South Africa shared lowest place in the 2021 report.

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WPA Launches 2025 Medical Student Essay Competition: Reducing Inequalities and Promoting Inclusion to Improve Mental Health

World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

A Commitment to Global Mental Health This annual competition underscores the WPAs dedication to addressing global mental health challenges through collaboration with the United Nations and fostering the next generation of medical professionals committed to equity and inclusion.

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New Year’s Greetings 2025

World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

Danuta Wasserman As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of resilience, collaboration, and renewed commitments to addressing global mental health challenges, guided by the EDIT principles -Equality, Development, Inclusivity, and Transcultural awareness. On behalf of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) President, Prof.