BLACK ARTS

Principle Investigator : Dr Kakali Pal – Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Objective :To investigate the attitudes and opinions of black racial minority youth on the use of creative art therapies for psychiatric disorders and whether it is a viable “culturally competent” treatment option.  Suitable participants are.Black racial minority young person aged 16-24.Read, write and speak English. Enrolled or on the waitlist for therapeutic services within CAMHS, IAPT or Oxford Health services

National Centre for Mental Health/ UK Minds objective

Principle Investigator: Professor Belinda Lennox- Professor of psychiatry University of Oxford

Objective: The purpose of this study is to collect information and samples for genetic, biological, psychological and clinical research. It is hoped that the findings will lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.

CRIB2

Principle Investigator: Professor Paul Harrison-Professor of Psychiatry

Objective: We are aiming to understand if cognitive remediation therapy is an effective therapy in those with bipolar disorder compared to treatment as usual. People with bipolar often struggle with cognitive symptoms such as memory loss, problem-solving and decision-making skills. This therapy is aimed at addressing these cognitive symptoms and improving quality of life and diagnosis understanding.

ASCEND

Principle Investigator: Professor Cipriani-Director of the Clinical Research Facility and Eodardo Ostinell- Consultant Psychiatrist

Objective: We want to find out if using a sertraline/aripiprazole combination will be beneficial in reducing depressive symptoms in people with bipolar.

GLAD

Principle Investigator: Francesca Waddington- Senior Clinical Research Assistant

Objective: The GLAD study is investigating genetic factors of anxiety and depression. All participants will be invited to join the NIHR Mental Health BioResource which will in future offer participants further relevant research opportunities.

CONTACT-GAD

Principle Investigator: Dr Phillip Wilkinson- Consultant Psychiatrist

Objective: Aiming to understand if a new form of ACT therapy for older people with treatment resistant Generalised Anxiety Disorder. combined with treatment as usual, is effective in reducing anxiety compared to usual care alone.

RECOLLECT2

Principle Investigator: Stephanie Byrne- Head Of Recovery College

Objective: Exploring the impact of Recovery Colleges on student outcomes and factors which affect these such as effectiveness and cost effectiveness of Recovery Colleges.

COMPASS

Principle Investigator: Dr Katherine Smith- Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist

Objective: This study will explore whether an investigational medicine, COMP360 together with psychological support is an effective treatment for people who have not been helped by prior treatment for their depression.