The perfect banana bread recipe? The definition of ‘unprecedented’? How to unmute yourself on zoom? In this blog, EDIT Lab members reflect on what they have learnt from 2020.
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I have always been a fan of the Christmas ghost story. I think more so since moving to the northern hemisphere. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, the dark nights draw in, and we get more of those chilly days with that strange pale light that never really blooms into…
Imbalances in mental health research samples are a key area of work in this day and age. This article highlights the need to improve engagement for men, exploring the reasoning behind inter-gender differences in participation and the great need for righting this. Written by Babak Saghari, Neuroscience Graduate. In such…
In the last EDIT Lab blog post, Jess interviewed four mental health clinicians about the way in which the COVID-19 pandemic might be influencing symptoms of anxiety of depression. In this blog post, she continues the conversation with Dr Georgina Krebs, Dr Victoria Rodriguez, Dr Evengelos Vassos and Dr Richard…
The RAMP study has shown that a lot of participants have experienced worsening symptoms of anxiety and depression since lockdown was announced.EDIT Lab PhD student, Jess, interviewed four clinicians to help understand the ways in which the pandemic may be impacting mental health
In this blog, placement student Emma Bishop reviews ‘Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine’ and explores research in this field.
As many of us adjust to social distancing and working from home, EDIT Lab postdoc Shannon shares her tips for staying physically and mentally healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak.
This post was reposted from its original version on the Said and Dunn blog. In this week’s post, we focus on recent work by Dr. Karmel Choi, a postdoc collaborator in the Dunn Lab, who studies the protective role of physical activity for depression. As summarized below, Karmel recently published…
Christmas is a time of year associated with reconnecting with family and friends, exchanging presents, and having fun. But this can also be a difficult time for those living with mental health conditions. Increased commitments, family pressures and financial issues can all become stressful and exacerbate mental health difficulties. So,…
For many, Christmas is a time for connecting with friends and family, enjoying festive meals and exchanging gifts. But, sadly, this experience of Christmas time is not the same for everyone. A focus on socialising, thoughtful acts and family events can make the festive period particularly difficult for those who…
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