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PUPS study identifies factors linked to health anxiety

The results of an Oxford Health study exploring health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic have been published in the International Journal of Social Psychiatry.


Take part in a new wellbeing study to access personalised mindfulness and physical activity programmes

PAIDEIA* is a new evidence-based study exploring the impact on wellbeing of mindfulness exercises and physical activity. We need you to take part!


Dr Vanessa Raymont appointed as Director of Research and Development

Oxford Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Vanessa Raymont as Director of Research and Development at the Trust. Dr Raymont takes over from Professor John Geddes who stepped down as Director in June after ten years in the post.


Telephone and video appointments – we want to hear your experience

Researchers at Oxford Health are trying to understand patient and clinician experiences with telephone and video appointments in mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Over a third of COVID-19 patients diagnosed with at least one Long-COVID symptom

A new study shows that 37% of people had at least one long-COVID symptom diagnosed in the 3-6 month period after COVID-19 infection, with the commonest symptoms being breathing problems, abdominal symptoms, fatigue, pain and anxiety/depression.


Oxford Health’s work towards reducing and preventing suicide

It’s World Suicide Prevention day tomorrow and we are focusing on the important work done by Oxford Health and our partners to reduce the number of people who attempt to die by suicide each year.


Combining digital and IAPT therapy can improve sleep, anxiety and depression

A study by Oxford Health NHS foundation trust and digital therapeutics company Big Health has shown that combining NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) care with Sleepio, a digital therapy for insomnia, has a positive impact on the mental health of patients experiencing sleep difficulty.


Oxford Health team shortlisted for BMJ Award

A team from Oxford Health have been shortlisted for a prestigious BMJ award in the digital innovation category for their work on telepsychiatry during the pandemic.


Oxford Health takes pioneering step to make research more inclusive

Changes to the way the Trust contacts patients about research will ensure the opportunity to participate is available to all.


Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Eating Disorders

Using the electronic health records of over 5 million people aged under 30, researchers from the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre found that eating disorders were diagnosed significantly more commonly in 2020 than in previous years, with the rate increasing steadily throughout the year.