The NIHR BRC: Oxford Health based at Oxford Health NHS FT is run in partnership with University of Oxford with 11 partner university and NHS Trusts across England.https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3ml6zpaxbb22oWould you like the choice to hear about #research opportunities? Our BRC and @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social have launched #CountMeIn, giving patients the option to hear about relevant #research. Participation is always optional and won’t affect your care. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3524wnn206 May 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6zpaxbb22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3ml4j3ekn7k2s📢 Join our Health Research Showcase 2026. 🏠 Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford. 📅 Thurs 28 May ⏰ 10am - 3.30pm Explore interactive stands and demonstrations showcasing research that is improving NHS patient care across conditions including #mentalhealth, #heartdisease, #cancer and #dementia05 May 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4j3ekn7k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mksbzxyunk22#InternationalClinicalTrialsDay (20 May) recognises the importance of research in improving health care. Throughout May we’re highlighting studies recruiting now at our BRC. STAR‑CAT, is testing an online, parent‑led programme for autistic children with anxiety. osiresearch.org.uk/star-cat/01 May 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksbzxyunk22https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mks747wpcs22👍Our NIHR Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration quarterly #newsletter is out now, featuring key achievements, recent news and research progress. Catch up on the latest highlights and read it online: https://tinyurl.com/MHTRCnewsletter01 May 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks747wpcs22https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mkpj5bpdb222Poor #mentalhealth can cause issues during #pregnancy and #parenthood. A study evaluates mental health during and after pregnancy using an app. Information may help professionals better understand changing mood states to inform future care. tinyurl.com/drj8z2ez30 Apr 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpj5bpdb222https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mkkdruyejc2fMeet Maja Andreevska, R&D Finance Business Partner at @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social supporting our BRC. As financial year end passes, we spotlight the vital role finance team plays in keeping research on track, well governed and aligned with @nihr.bsky.social priorities. tinyurl.com/BRCfinance28 Apr 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkdruyejc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mkijncfkts27📢CYMI: Our public talk on #neurodiversity and #research brought together BRC researchers to explore how mental and brain health research can better include and support neurodivergent communities. Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRJILhCJ-Q427 Apr 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkijncfkts27https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mkabnalmus2rMembers of the NIHR MH-TRC Mood Disorder Network met in London recently to share learning, celebrate progress and shape next steps, bringing together clinicians, researchers, delivery teams and Experts by Experience from across the UK network. Read more: tinyurl.com/MDawayday24 Apr 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkabnalmus2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mk5m6oijpk23Researchers have demonstrated that a key emotional centre in the human brain directly influences how we interpret ambiguous social cues. In a new study, researchers used ultrasound to temporarily alter activity in a part of the brain liked to emotion and #depression. tinyurl.com/3zbtb9rj23 Apr 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5m6oijpk23https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mjykufstxc2jJoin us at our Health Research Showcase 🏠 Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford. 📅 Thurs 28 May ⏰ 10am to 3.30pm Explore interactive stands and demonstrations showcasing #research improving NHS patient care across conditions including #mentalhealth, #heartdisease,#cancer and more. tinyurl.com/fnmsumye21 Apr 2026 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjykufstxc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mjopjal62c2l👏Congratulations to Nnenna Omeje @oxfordhealthnhs.bsky.social nominated for the 2026 Parliamentary Pathfinder NHS Innovation Adoption Awards. Nnenna has been nationally recognised for her leadership in accelerating the adoption of healthcare innovation across the NHS. tinyurl.com/NnennaOmeje17 Apr 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjopjal62c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mjjt5looqc2zOur April newsletter is out now! Catch up on the latest from across our BRC and partners – from research updates and new staff announcements to upcoming public events, including our Neurodiversity public talk next week: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/AprilBRCnewsletter15 Apr 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjt5looqc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mjjmrhclhk2sFree Public Talk on Neurodiversity and Research. Monday 20 April, 6pm to 7pm, Lecture Theatre, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA. Join us for a public talk featuring 3 University of Oxford researchers who will explore neurodiversity and the latest research. tinyurl.com/434ferz915 Apr 2026 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjmrhclhk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mjhfmn7kyc2hResearchers in our Depression Therapeutics Theme have investigated how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) improves symptoms in people with treatment‑resistant depression. Read the study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03485-8#Ack114 Apr 2026 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhfmn7kyc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mj5g4ns2kk23Can schools help reduce #anxiety in primary‑aged children? An Oxford‑led trial, supported by our BRC found school screening plus parent‑led online CBT cut anxiety, with benefits lasting up to two years. tinyurl.com/OSICBT10 Apr 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5g4ns2kk23https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mj4u2c2qik2xSecure your place for our free talk on Neurodiversity and research in Oxford: tinyurl.com/mr396h55 [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Apr 2026 07:58 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4u2c2qik2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mj2vcq4en22o👏We are delighted to welcome Mary Wilson and Dr Thomas Kabir to our core team. Mary joins as Senior Project Manager and Thomas joins as Academic Lead for #PPIEP Learn more about their new roles and experience: https://tinyurl.com/New-colleaguesOHBRC09 Apr 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2vcq4en22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3miy6dfkq722qRecently, researchers clinicians, community leaders and youth advisors came together for an event aiming to tackle a long‑recognised challenge – the underrepresentation of African, Caribbean and Asian communities in mental health research. tinyurl.com/475msabh08 Apr 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3miy6dfkq722qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mivgp3yqjk2d👏Welcome to Prof. Jeremy Hall as our new Deputy Director who aims to strengthen strategic leadership across the BRC’s growing mental health research portfolio. Appointed alongside his role as Prof. of Translational Psychiatry at @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social https://tinyurl.com/DeputyDirectorOHBRC07 Apr 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivgp3yqjk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3miiuogye622tD-CYPHR is a national programme transforming understanding of childhood health. Children aged 0 to 15 are invited to donate a saliva sample and answer a health and lifestyle questionnaire so researchers can study how genetics and environment influence health in childhood. tinyurl.com/ypssh9x402 Apr 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiuogye622thttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3migcvomddk25Funding has been awarded to create new Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement projects for children, young people or their parents/caregivers who have experienced a mental health condition, a challenging life experience or neurodiversity. tinyurl.com/yuef3atn01 Apr 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3migcvomddk25https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mie3zjycs224How does the environment affect mental health? A new paper supported by our BRC published in The Lancet Planetary Health links falling water levels in Utah’s Great Salt Lake to poorer air quality and higher rates of depression in local areas. https://tinyurl.com/AirPollutionDepression31 Mar 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie3zjycs224https://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mibq3omjps2jThis World Bipolar Day, we’re focusing on myths and facts, sharing evidence‑based insights from our researchers to challenge stigma and improve understanding of #bipolar disorder. Learn about our Bipolar Disorder Research Clinic: https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/bipolar-disorder-research-clinic/30 Mar 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibq3omjps2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mib6mwyyzc2tToday's World Bipolar Day aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and challenge discrimination faced by people living with #bipolardisorder. Our Bipolar Disorder Research Clinic is helping to improve understanding, treatment and care for people living with the condition. tinyurl.com/yj7sf8vb30 Mar 2026 07:53 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mib6mwyyzc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mhv2n64zmc2hIn a recent University of Oxford Podcast, Professor Cathy Creswell spoke about the role of philanthropy in sustaining a global research university. Professor Creswell discusses how a gift of £27 million has been used to establish the Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research. tinyurl.com/2cj5xhmw25 Mar 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhv2n64zmc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mhslz5uh4c2fCongratulations to Professor Rachel Upthegrove MBE, OH BRC Director who has been named as NIHR Senior Investigator for 2026. The Award recognised researchers who combine outstanding applied research with exceptional leadership and influence. tinyurl.com/ebh4w6rh24 Mar 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhslz5uh4c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oxhealthbrc.bsky.social/post/3mhpvj2lz3s2bJoin us at the Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford on Thursday 28 May from 10am for our Health Research Showcase 2026. Experience interactive stands showcasing the ground-breaking research happening in Oxford that is driving change for NHS patients. No need to register.23 Mar 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:3fq4ivzfg76eokrkmtsgsval/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpvj2lz3s2b