Exeter’s Mood Disorders Centre part of £42m national mental health research funding
A psychological research, assessment, treatment, and training centre for people in the South West who suffer from depression is set...
Psychology
Gender-affirming hormone therapy reduces psychological distress in transgender people: systematic review
Gender-affirming hormone therapy reduces depressive symptoms and psychological distress in transgender people, according to a groundbreaking systematic review of research...
Funding of almost £5 million for research into which aspects of CBT reduce negative thought
Funding of £4.9 million will help researchers understand why certain aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) help reduce negative thinking...
World’s first psychedelics postgraduate certificate launched at major conference
The world’s first postgraduate certificate in psychedelic studies will be launched at an Exeter conference exploring the latest research and...
Flamingos form cliques with like-minded pals
Flamingos form cliques of like-minded individuals within their flocks, new research shows. Scientists analysed the personalities and social behaviour of...
New study will explore how AI can improve female veterans’ mental health
More than £250,000 of Government funding will enable scientists at the University of Exeter to develop and evaluate the world’s...
Cohesion and connection drop in ageing population
Social cohesion and connection decline in an ageing population, according to a new study of one of humanity’s closest relatives....
Killer whale mums pay high price for raising sons
Raising sons is an exhausting experience that leaves killer whale mothers far less likely to produce more offspring, new research...
The impact of zoos on society is largely underestimated
The benefits of zoos to society and local communities are largely underestimated by the wider population, new research shows. Researchers found...