Of the drugs available for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the most effective and safe for short-term treatment is methylphenidate for children, and amphetamines for adults, according to the most comprehensive evidence yet from a network meta-analysis and systematic review comparing the effectiveness and safety of seven ADHD drugs against placebo, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.

The Rights Lab and Nottingham Business School are working hard in the fight against modern slavery.  As part of their activities they will be hosting the Maasai Cricket Warriors as part of the upcoming “Modern day slavery and survivors voices” conference.

Dr Katy Jones (Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology from the Institute's Centre for Dementia) appeared on the BBC Radio Four Today programme on the morning of Thursday 2nd August reviewing the latest findings from a UCL published study. The study published in The BMJ looked at the association between alcohol consumption and dementia.

Our recent press releases which have been issued to the media:

2018

Tackling depression with targeted magnetic pulse treatment

2017

MindTech funding extension - August 2017

A new study assessing the care received by people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is looking to recruit participants in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

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A new play developed from research led by Professor Justine Schneider from the Institute of Mental Health is being performed in Nottingham this September.

The NEON research study (Narrative Experiences Online) seeks to understand how online access to stories of personal recovery journeys through mental health challenges can benefit others.  The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust research team are looking for volunteers to share their stories with them.

At this week's Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2018, researchers from The University of Nottingham and University College London will be presenting a new, prototype quantum brain scanner that can measure ‘brain waves’ with unprecedented accuracy.

This summer sees the launch of three new Managed Innovation Networks (MINS) at the Institute. The networks bring researchers, clinicians and service users together to innovate and improve services through small funded research projects.