The UCL Brain and Escitalopram in Anxiety and Depression Study

05/08/2022

📣 Take part in crucial research to improve our understanding of how and affect cognition:
We’re recruiting UK-based adults aged 18-64 who are either currently experiencing persistent depression and/or anxiety OR who have no current or previous mental health problems.
Participation is confidential and voluntary; it involves two online sessions reimbursed at a rate of £8 per hour.
More info here: 👉 https://linktr.ee/ICN_mental_health👈

15/04/2022

📢Take part in mental health research at UCL and earn £50!

We're running crucial research to try and understand how antidepressants work in anxiety. We're recruiting adults aged 18-64 to complete behavioural and neuroimaging (fMRI) testing before and after 2 weeks of treatment with a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication.

Find out more:
👉https://linktr.ee/BEADS_study👈

15/04/2022

📢Take part in mental health research at UCL and earn £50!

We're running crucial research to try and understand how antidepressants work in anxiety. We're recruiting adults aged 18-64 to complete behavioural and neuroimaging (fMRI) testing before and after 2 weeks of treatment with a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication.

Find out more:
👉https://linktr.ee/BEADS_study👈

19/05/2021

📣 Take part in crucial research to improve our understanding of how affects decision-making:

We’re recruiting adults aged 18-64 who are either currently experiencing persistent anxiety or who have no current or previous mental health problems, and who are not currently undergoing mental health treatment via therapy or medication.

Participation is confidential and voluntary; it involves two online sessions reimbursed at a rate of £7.50 per hour.

More info here: 👉 https://linktr.ee/BEADS_study👈

10/05/2021

Today marks the start of the 21st annual . The theme this year is Nature, after research showed that being in nature was one of the most popular ways we've tried to sustain good mental health during the pandemic. The goal is to and notice how this affects your mental health. We're challenging ourselves to do something to appreciate nature every day this week and would love for you to join us. ⁠
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A few easy switches we'll be trying to make throughout the week are:⁠
Eating lunch/drinking morning tea or coffee outside in the garden or local park instead of at our desk⁠
Listening to nature sounds (rain, ocean, birdsong etc.) instead of music⁠
Watching a nature documentary instead of other TV⁠
Sitting close to a window ⁠
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Other things you could try include getting outside for a walk, planting some seeds or buying a plant, doing a drawing or painting of a nature scene, feeding birds, watching the sun rise or set.⁠
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Will you be doing any of these switches/activities? Have any other ideas of how to spend more time appreciating nature this week? We'd love to discuss in the comments!
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22/04/2021

A review of the impact of climate change on mental health found that climate-related events such as heatwaves, wildfires, floods, droughts, deforestation and forced migration have been shown to impact the mental health of affected populations, resulting in increased rates of PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and su***de.

Today, 22nd April, is 🌏Earth Day🌏 which started in 1970 to call for greater protections for our planet. Head over to https://www.earthday.org/ to find out more, including a link to the live digital event which features workshops, panel discussions, and special performances, beginning at 5pm UK time.

Reference: Hayes et al. (2018) Climate change and mental health: risks, impacts and priority actions. International Journal of Mental Health Systems; 2:28

24/12/2020

Our mental health advent calendar is now complete! If you took part, we hope completing these activities helped you discover techniques to manage your own mental health, support other people in your life, and contribute to shaping the future of mental health.

Regardless of whether you took part in the advent calendar, we've put the activities into a bingo template so you can return to these activities whenever you so wish!⁠ If you complete any activities, go to our 'Bingo' highlight for a template you can add to your story!

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Did you enjoy the advent calendar? How much of it did you take part in? What was your favourite activity? We'd love to hear what you thought!⁠
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Please remember that these activities are not intended to be an alternative to supervised treatment- if you need support, please reach out to a helpline (Samaritans, SANE Mental Health Charity, Mind etc.) or arrange to speak to a healthcare professional.⁠
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24/12/2020

Day 24 of our Mental Health Advent Calendar

Note an achievement or memory which made you happy this year.
This year has been particularly challenging for most people. Today, for the last day of our advent calendar, we'd like you to reflect on something you've accomplished this year (big or small) and/or a memory which has made you happy.

If you join in today's task, please share this post so that others can join in the calendar! We hope completing these activities will help you manage your own personal mental health, support other people in your life, and contribute to shaping the future of mental health.

23/12/2020

Day 23 of our Mental Health Advent Calendar

Thank somebody you're grateful for.
The NHS recommend connecting with people and having good relationships for mental wellbeing. Expressing gratitude to somebody who cares about you will usually make them feel good about themselves and help your relationship. Today's activity is to do just that!

If you join in today's task, please share this post so that others can join in the calendar! We hope completing these activities will help you manage your own personal mental health, support other people in your life, and contribute to shaping the future of mental health.

22/12/2020

Day 22 of our Mental Health Advent Calendar

Plan something to look forward to in the New Year.
This time of year can be stressful and overwhelming. One way to help combat negative feelings around this time is to plan something in the New Year that you can look forward to. This year, it's probably best to plan something like a walk with a friend or family member you enjoy the company of, so you can avoid disappointment about plans changing as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.

If you join in today's task, please share this post so that others can join in the calendar! We hope completing these activities will help you manage your own personal mental health, support other people in your life, and contribute to shaping the future of mental health.

21/12/2020

Day 21 of our Mental Health Advent Calendar

Get outside during the daylight.
Today is the shortest day of the year, so try to get outside for a walk whilst the sun is up! Natural sunlight can be particularly beneficial if you experience Seasonal Affective Disorder.

If you join in today's task, please share this post so that others can join in the calendar! We hope completing these activities will help you manage your own personal mental health, support other people in your life, and contribute to shaping the future of mental health.

20/12/2020

Day 20 of our Mental Health Advent Calendar

Watch your favourite Christmas film.
It's the last Sunday before Christmas; take some time out to watch your favourite Christmas film!

If you join in today's task, please share this post so that others can join in the calendar! We hope completing these activities will help you manage your own personal mental health, support other people in your life, and contribute to shaping the future of mental health.

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