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Can positive mental images help...

Worry can feel relentless. For people...

Loneliness in adolescence and suicidal...

Loneliness can feel like being the...

Can positive mental images help people stop worrying?

Worry can feel relentless. For people who worry a lot, it is often hard to switch it off once it has started. New MQ‑funded research led by Professor Colette Hirsch explores whether a simple psychological technique could help people stop worry in its tracks. The study tested whether replacing worry with a positive mental image, that is unrelated to the worry itself, can help people interrupt and end their stream of negative thoughts. The findings suggest that this approach shows real promise, particularly when people are guided through the...

When systems fail...

Suicide is among the most frequent causes of death among children and adolescents in the UK (Office for National Statistics, 2025a), with up...

Should we treat...

You are working with a patient who struggles with intense emotions, unstable relationships, and a long history of difficult life experiences. You suspect...

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Chronic pain in...

A patient comes in with depression. She describes low mood, restless nights, and a gradual withdrawal from the activities that once gave her...

How to help...

If you’re worried that a friend, partner or family member may be experiencing psychosis, it can be hard to know what to do....

Tackling loneliness could...

What does loneliness actually feel like? It’s not only about being physically alone, but rather a feeling that is silent but hard to bear,...

Suicide prevention must...

Suicide prevention research has historically focused on individual-level risk factors, including mental health conditions, previous self-harm and/or suicidal behaviour, and substance use. While...

Understanding Psychosis: Symptoms,...

Psychosis is often misunderstood, yet it is more common than many people realise. At MQ Mental Health Research, we are committed to improving...

MDMA-assisted therapy for...

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