“When I heard that researchers could analyse this data to learn about mental health conditions, I knew I had to take part.” Nelson tells us about his mental health journey and taking part in #OurFutureHealth to improve research for other men. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social
Volunteer Nelson Costa has experienced depression and anxiety since childhood. He’s backing our data to advance research into mental health conditions
MQ researchers have already found a way to reduce the risk of psychosis developing over the life course.
More research can help us to get better at recognising early signs, act earlier, and personalise interventions.
You can support research like this.
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Our Future Health
Prof. Hirsch of @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social and @kingsioppn.bsky.social found that bringing a positive mental image to mind can help people stop worrying.
The study found that guiding people with high levels of worry through the technique interrupted worry.
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New MQ funded research explores whether a simple psychological technique could help people stop worry in its tracks.
MQ researchers in Uganda are working on evidence-based improvements to services for psychosis and other serious mental illnesses.
Research helps strengthen care pathways and reduce inequalities, so more people can access effective, evidence-based support when they need it.
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Throughout May and for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we are raising awareness about psychosis. From what it looks like to what the latest research says.
Psychosis is often misunderstood, yet it is more common than many people realise.
Learn more here 👇
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Psychosis is not a diagnosis in itself, but a set of symptoms that can affect how someone thinks, perceives the world and understands what is real.
Psychosis is still widely misunderstood. That's why research and evidence‑based information matter.
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Psychosis is often misunderstood, which leads to stigma & delays in people getting the support they need.
This is why we are shining a light on psychosis this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and why research matters.
Find out more facts about psychosis👇
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MQ researchers have developed a treatment using Virtual Reality for psychosis.
We need more research like this that leads to better interventions and more personalised approaches, so people affected by psychosis and schizophrenia can get the right help sooner.
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This Mental Health Awareness Week, donations made to MQ are being matched by a generous donor at no extra cost to you. So every gift goes further.
You an be part of the next breakthrough in psychosis research 👇
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#WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork #MHAW
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Everything you need to know about psychosis, from symptoms, causes, treatment, and support.
