Procrastination: thief of more than time
10 Jul 2026 Procrastination is on the rise, partly because of digital distractions and modern work, a new book warns. Working out which types of procrastinators...
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Cambridge researchers are advancing understanding of mental illness and wellbeing – and putting this into practice.
Social media ban for under-16s in the UK: Cambridge expert reaction
15 Jun 2026 Top psychologists at the University whose research focuses on the relationships between digital technology, society and mental health have responded...
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Doctors favour explaining anxiety to patients as a human evolution ‘success story’
07 May 2026 First major randomised controlled trial on evolutionary psychiatry finds mental health clinicians are far more likely to say describing anxiety as an...
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No evidence ADHD is being over-diagnosed, say experts
06 Mar 2026 Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.
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Improve education and transitional support for autistic people to prevent death by suicide, say experts
03 Mar 2026 Suicide in autistic people originates in the inequalities they face across their lives, starting in childhood, and spanning education to employment...
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Tetris gameplay treatment helps reduce traumatic flashbacks for frontline healthcare workers
18 Feb 2026 A simple, digital intervention that includes mentally playing Tetris can dramatically reduce intrusive memories of trauma in a month, even to the...
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Boost your life in 2026
06 Jan 2026 Cambridge experts share their tips to boost your mental and physical health this year.
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Parents of children with a genetic diagnosis need better support
01 Dec 2025 Research into parental support needs is informing Cambridge Children’s Hospital’s commitment to provide a ‘whole family’ approach to care.
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Autistic adults have an increased risk of suicidal behaviours, irrespective of trauma
25 Nov 2025 Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviours and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences...
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Golden retriever and human behaviours are driven by same genes
24 Nov 2025 Researchers have discovered that genes underlying specific behavioural traits in golden retrievers - from trainability to fear of strangers - also...
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