Next in the ‘A-Z’ series is P for Physical Health. Physical and mental health problems are common. This blog outlines how often they co-occur and provides an overview of some of the factors involved in this co-occurrence. What is the definition of a physical health…
There is a rise in mental health concerns among children and young people. In this week’s blog, we look at national mental health initiatives and their respective approaches in addressing this issue. In recent years, there has been a rise in concern for…
Next in the ‘A-Z’ series is M for Minimal Phenotyping. Reaching the huge sample sizes needed for identifying the genetic basis of psychological traits is challenging. In this blog, Alicia and Patrycja look at minimal phenotyping as an approach to overcome sample size challenges. One…
Sunday 18th June was Autistic Pride Day 2023. In this blog, Bioresource Placement Student Nathan outlines the historical development of how autism has been perceived and reflects on the societal implications of shifting from the Medical Paradigm to the Neurodiversity Paradigm of perceiving autism. …
Next in the ‘A-Z’ series is L for Linkage. The use of linked data provides an exciting avenue for future research. This blog outlines what data linkage is, the advantages and challenges of linked data, and the power of using it collaboratively. What is…
In this blog I look into phobias – what they are, where they come from, and how we can treat them. Kerauno, from the Ancient Greek keraunós, meaning lightning. Phobia, from the Ancient Greek Phóbos, the god of fear and panic. Linking these two unrelated words…
As it was Mental Health Awareness Week last week, this week’s blog post will highlight the importance of understanding the impact of stress from a neuroscientific perspective and discuss tips on how to reduce stress. Stress is normal and a part of everyday life. Some…
In the last few decades, non-coding DNA has been a hot topic of discussion and debate within the scientific community. In this blog, we decode the mysteries of non-coding DNA, unveiling their genetic significance beyond the “junk” label. Figure from: https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/09/17/junk-dna-the-98-of-the-human-genome-that-does-not-encode-proteins-is-often-called-useless-but-the-reality-is-more-complicated/ The discovery of…
We often think about depression and anxiety in terms of symptom severity. In this week’s blog, we explore the role functional impairment plays in those disorders, as it tends to be overlooked. What is functional impairment? Functional impairment relates to what is more commonly…
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