Research and expertise Combining social, genetic and developmental research to understand mental health. Explore our research themes
Research impact We lead internationally renowned cohorts, with specialism in longitudinal cohorts. Discover our impact
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Postgraduate taught Our world-class, research-led learning experience attracts the very best students from around the…
Postgraduate research The IoPPN is one of the world's leading centres for mental health and related neurosciences…
9 October 2026 New research aims to untangle the causes and outcomes of psychosis Researchers from King’s College London, University College London, the Schizophrenia Research…
8 October 2026 Professor Cathryn Lewis receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the ISPG Professor Cathryn Lewis was recognised for her work by the International Society of Psychiatric…
29 September 2026 Cannabis use linked to higher risk of violence, major review finds People who use cannabis are more likely both to carry out violent acts and to experience violence,…
17 September 2026 Genetic risk for PTSD may depend on the trauma experienced Some genes may make you more vulnerable to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from certain types…