COP26: The time for delivery is now, say Imperial experts
Experts discuss the work that needs to happen now, after the UN climate change conference concluded with a new agreement, the Glasgow Climate Pact.
COP26: Imperial experts reflect on the story so far
COP26 has seen surprising net-zero pledges, methane reduction targets and climate finance announcements, but what do they mean?
Workshop breaks silence around racial mental health inequalities
A seed-funded workshop has proved successful in raising recognition of mental health awareness in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
Healthcare must count costs of climate-driven mental illness and eco distress
Suicides, heatwave deaths for mentally ill, increased care needs and eco-anxiety among the uncounted costs of climate change, says a new expert report
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The future of psychedelic science
From treating depression to understanding consciousness, the promise of psychedelics is shifting their study from fringe to frontier neuroscience.
Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May
Imperial is hosting various virtual activities for staff and students to help support our community
Magic mushroom compound performs as well as antidepressant in small study
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be at least as effective as a leading antidepressant medication in a therapeutic setting.
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30% of young people had poor mental health during first UK lockdown - new study
Almost a third of young people in the UK experienced poor mental health during the first COVID-19 lockdown, according to new research.
Saturn waves and depression link: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
COVID-19 patient survey highlights prevalence of PTSD symptoms
More than one-third of COVID-19 patients put on a ventilator experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
