Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk
A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are...
Psychology
Severe climate change may increase violence against women
Countries affected by severe climate change may also have a higher prevalence of violence against women, a new study led...
Multi-million-pound programme to inspire students into research
The University of Exeter is involved in a new multi-million-pound programme to encourage more students and health and social care...
Largest ever trial of ketamine-assisted therapy for alcohol disorder now recruiting
The largest ever trial to investigate whether ketamine-assisted therapy could help people with alcohol problems stop drinking is now recruiting...
Flamingos don’t preen more than other waterbirds
Despite their famously fancy feathers, flamingos don’t spent more time preening than other waterbirds, new research shows. Scientists watched five...
Birds need entertainment during avian flu lockdowns
Birds need varied activities during avian flu lockdowns, new research shows. Scientists studied a flock of Chilean flamingos that were...
Mental health campaigner Dr Alex George awarded honorary degree by the University of Exeter
Former A&E doctor and UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George has been awarded an honorary degree by the...
What should the new UK government do about the climate emergency?
University of Exeter researchers have commented on what the new UK government should do in response to the climate emergency....
Study helps untangle the link between childhood maltreatment and adolescent substance use in South Africa
When adolescents who have experienced maltreatment use alcohol and drugs to cope with their negative feelings, their risk of developing...