Understanding the impact of social changes on mental health Read our latest research on the cost of living crisis and mental health in…
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Young People How has social transformation contributed to the rising mental health problems among young people?
Marginalised communities How do marginalised individuals and communities experience issues that impact on mental health?
Work and welfare reform What is the impact of welfare reforms and changing work and employment practices on mental health?
After the WCA: Competing Visions of Disability and Welfare Prof Ben Geiger explores different scenarios for what might come after the existing Work Capability…
Generational inequalities in mental health accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic Generational inequalities in mental health widened over the course of the UK's COVID-19 pandemic,…
New paper brings together evidence linking precarious employment and poor mental health Dr Annie Irvine co-writes this review on precisely how and why it is that precarious employment has…
Epidemiology of Untreated Psychoses in 3 Diverse Settings in the Global South The International Research Program on Psychotic Disorders in Diverse Settings (INTREPID II) This paper explores the clinical and demographic profiles of individuals with (and rates of)…
Peer-Friendship Networks and Self-injurious Thoughts and Behaviors in Adolescence This systematic review examines studies of sociometric school-based adolescent peer-friendship…
Our contribution to the Draft Mental Health Bill The CSMH Lived Experience Advisory Board reflect on their contribution to the Draft Mental Health…
Leading with integrity – supporting Black-led research Dr Celestin Okoroji, Head of Research at Black Thrive, reflects on how their partnership with the…
Bringing the voice of lived experience to mental health and violence research Three young peer researchers write about their contribution to a study about violence and mental…
Why refugee-focused charities need the help of academia CEO of New Citizens' Gateway Dr Nazee Akbari explores how academic can support the work of charities…
31 October 2025 How teen friendships may predict self harm Most of us know what it’s like to be a teenager at school – and how it feels to fit into (or fall…
27 October 2025 Local communities champion equity and inclusion at South London Citizens Assembly King’s College London joined Citizens UK and South London Citizens to support a major community…
4 Dec Psychological Support for Palestinian Refugees Amid Genocide and Structural Injustice 04 December 2025 Dr Aldiwan’s presentation focusses on the mental health needs and realistic approach to supporting…
18 Feb Creative Methods in Social Science Research: Visual and Embodied Perspectives 18 February 2026 This session will introduce attendees to visual and embodied methodologies (VEM) and how they can be…