University of Glasgow's Marianne Etherson explains how perfectionism may disconnect you from others.

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It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , and the theme is 'Movement'. Whether it's running a marathon to raise money for mental health research or more gentle activity, movement can be wonderful for your mental health.

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Professor Claire Gillan explains the issues with finding appropriate treatments for mental health issues.

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Professor Jean-Baptiste Pingault UCL explains why mental health research needs more funding.

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Professor Allan Young KCL CfAD explains why listening to lived experience experts is important.

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Professor Ezra Susser Columbia University explains why the prevention of mental illness is the ultimate goal we can achieve through research.

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'If everyone could put on a 'bipolar' or 'schizophrenia' VR headset, we'd see exponential growth in funding by the government and the public overnight.'

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MQ Fellow Etheldreda Nakimuli explains what depression is, and how it impacts us.

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In this short blog, Dani Rees, dedicated Mental Health & Exercise Coach, and lived experience expert, explains the difference betwen an eating disorder and disordered eating.

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What is post-traumatic stress disorder ( #PTSD )?

MQ Fellow, Dr Johannes Graff, explains what PTSD is and how it impacts different people.

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'For years, I had intrusive thoughts about my sexual orientation. I couldn’t stop questioning my sexuality. I had thoughts I did not want to act upon, yet they were prevalent daily. It sent me down a rabbit hole'.

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Edmond J Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, David Nutt, discusses the potential benefits of alternative interventions.

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For this episode of Many Questions, Craig spoke with a researcher at the University of Glasgow, Marianne Etherson, to discuss perfectionism's effect on one’s mental health, and why being perfect isn’t always a great thing.

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Professor in Cognitive Clinical Psychology Colette Hirsch explains what Generalised Anxiety Disorder is and how it impacts those living with the condition.

Lea Milligan was a passionate advocate for mental health research & an inspiring, enthusiastic leader.

Many of us in Psychiatry University of Oxford had the good fortune to work with Lea. He will be greatly missed.

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Professor Allan Young discusses common issues with diagnosing bipolar disorder.

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Professor Allan Young discusses the importance of continuous care in bipolar disorder treatment.

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This is also very important in long standing severe eating disorders