New research to better understand the biological factors of suicidal behaviour
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are embarking on two new PhD projects to better understand the impact that biological factors may have on suicidal behaviour. The Canmore Trust, a suicide prevention charity, is providing £150,000 for two PhD studentship positions within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences to help undertake this work, which will begin in 2025. Suicidal behaviour (including ideation, attempts and death) results from a complex, multifaceted interaction...
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Psychologists and neuroscientists from Oxford University and University College London will be undertaking an unprecedented trail on the affects of mindfulness on 11-16 year olds from 76 secondary schools in a seven year study. This is the largest trial of its kind, and should provide valued data for the benefits, or not, of mindfulness. Mind Matters is looking forward to hearing more from this ambitious study, and how mindfulness may be able to tackle illnesses such as depression and...
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