Papers & Interviews

"The rise in non-prescribed use of ketamine across the UK in recent years is concerning because of the potential effects on physical and mental wellbeing and overall quality of life. Despite its classification as a class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, public awareness of the risks and long term harms associated with ketamine remains insufficient."

"Our findings show that mindfulness-based treatment can be beneficial after non-remission from major depressive disorder following psychological, stepped care treatments. Together with evidence from previous studies of non-remission after pharmacological treatment, our findings establish MBCT, an easily scalable group-based intervention, as a further-line treatment."

“Governments and NHS England have colluded in the collapse of acute mental health services in our cities”

"When did you last check your smartphone screen time? Recently I was shocked to discover that my daily average was six hours, two minutes with Instagram and WhatsApp dominating the “most used” leaderboard. In the course of a week I picked up my iPhone 782 times, turning to WhatsApp first to check for messages, voice notes and updates on group chats 288 times. "

Consistent progress has been made towards the NHS Long Term Plan target to provide maternal mental healthcare to 66,000 mothers, from pre-conception to 24 months after birth. As of February 2025 (the latest reporting period) a record 63,858 women were receiving specialist maternal and perinatal mental health treatment. However, research from RCPsych highlights the current state of maternal mental healthcare and how Integrated Care Boards planned to cut investment in these services.

"Today we're going to discuss something we haven't previously discussed on the podcast, and that is the specialty of perinatal psychiatry. As some people may know, pregnancy and the period immediately after pregnancy are usually considered a more high risk time for the development or relapse of mental health conditions."

The holy month of Ramadan is underway, which means millions of Muslims around the world are fasting, no food or drink from dawn until dusk - not even water. At the end of each day, friends and families celebrate the breaking of the fast with a meal together. But for those with current, or past eating disorders, this period of fasting can bring challenges. So, how can they be best supported during Ramadan? Kylie talks to fitness trainer Nazia Khatun, who has struggled with anorexia and bulimia in the past, and counselling psychologist, Dr Omara Naseem, who specialises in eating disorders.

"The fourth trimester – the early postpartum period – is one of the most transformative and undocumented parts of being a new parent. Including navigating shifting hormones, dealing with crises in identity and challenges with birth trauma, here’s everything perinatal experts want pregnant women to know about becoming a new parent."

"Alcohol use in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is under-researched. Previous reviews have explored substance use as a whole, but this neglects individual characteristics unique to different substances. Alcohol use in non-clinical samples is associated with diverse responses. To advance practice and policy, an improved understanding of alcohol use among people with ASD is crucial to meet individual needs."