News about Mental health

Webinar highlights: How do we get co-creation right in mental health research?

A usual dilemma in mental health innovation research is that integrating co-creation approaches, experiential knowledge, and the scientific methodology do not always perfectly fit together.

Mental Health in a Changing Europe: Policy Brief

Read this European-level policy guidance and priority actions to advocate for mental health with greater respect for human rights while tackling structural injustices.

Fluctuating coffee prices put mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers

Vietnamese coffee farmers are experiencing significantly more stress and psychological difficulties. This is due to highly volatile coffee prices on international markets, according to a new study by development…

Fewer Ukrainian refugees in Denmark show symptoms of post-traumatic stress

A new study of Ukrainian refugees in Denmark shows a significant drop in the proportion reporting signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But while more are thriving, many are also uncertain about the future.

Does climate change affect young people’s mental health?

A recent ADVANCE report from Mannheim revealed that a relevant proportion of young Germans shows symptoms of climate change distress.

Women in Mental Health Research

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we interviewed 14 of our researchers to hear about their advice for women and girls who want to get involved in this important work.

People with suicidal thoughts help each other through tough times

In closed online groups, people with suicidal thoughts support each other through tough times. These online communities offer a safe space of like-minded people, beyond the reach of traditional social and mental health…

AI can spot suicidal tendencies among young people

An increasing number of young people are attempting suicide. While old methods of assessing risk factors have limited effect, artificial intelligence can help spot the most important warning signs. This is according to …

Better counselling at pharmacies of citizens with anxiety and depression

The new research project “How should we talk about medicine?” has just received 5.7 mill DKK from VELUX Foundations.

Lena Skovgaard Andersen: Mental health challenges of people living with chronic illness

The School of Global Health's Global Health Research Spotlight series focuses on global health researchers from the University of Copenhagen.

A research agenda for continuity of chronic health care for forcibly displaced persons

On 14 September 2023, University of Copenhagen’s School of Global Health hosted a symposium on the topic of ‘Continuity of chronic healthcare among forcibly displaced persons’.

Can different providers work together?

Interview with Associate Professor Erminia Colucci on integrative approach to mental healthcare.

Research project focuses on children's attention in an everyday life filled with distractions

A new research project from the Department of Psychology aims to improve the academic and social well-being of schoolchildren and, in the long term, their ability to continue in further education.

Ukrainian refugees in Denmark struggle with symptoms of post-traumatic stress

Den første brede undersøgelse af ukrainske flygtninges liv i Danmark viser, at næsten hver tredje viser tegn på posttraumatisk stress, PTSD. Men samtidig er der bred tillid til det danske samfund.

Ukrainian refugees in Denmark struggle with symptoms of post-traumatic stress

The first comprehensive study of Ukrainian refugees' lives in Denmark shows that almost one in three show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD. But at the same time, there is widespread trust in Danish society.

Top European mental health groups kick off ADVANCE project

The ADVANCE project has officially commenced with a dynamic kick-off meeting on August 28-29, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

New Grant: Mapping Perceptual Presence

Søren Overgaard and Mads Gram Henriksen have received 6.2 million DKK from the Independent Research Fund Denmark for an interdisciplinary project exploring perceptual presence.

Research priorities for mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings for the years to come

Wietse Anton Tol from the University of Copenhagen has developed a consensus-based research agenda that outlines the top 20 research questions that key stakeholders in the field feel should be answered in the current…

Did hormonal birth control make you depressed? If so, you may be at higher risk of postpartum depression

Postpartum depression can have great impact on maternal mental health and infant development. New research shows that a woman’s history of mental side effects to hormonal birth control, such as the contraceptive pill or…

Impaired verbal memory increases psychiatric patients' risk of hospitalisation

People with bipolar disorder or depression are more likely to be hospitalised in a psychiatric ward if their verbal memory is poor. New research points to the need for developing new treatments for impaired memory.

Did you miss Global Health Film Days? Watch the panels here

If you missed Global Health Film Days, you can still watch the panels from most of the events here.

The intestinal ecosystem directly affects anorexia

Severe changes in the intestinal ecosystem of bacteria and viruses directly affect the development and maintenance of anorexia nervosa.

The global health sector depends on women but favours men

Women make up more than 70 percent of the healthcare workforce globally, but the industry still favors men. This can create blind spots in research and lead to global personnel shortages.

Pandemic ripples

Pandemic ripples Scrutinizing Arctic communities’ perspectives on COVID-19 and mental health – A case against damage-culture Daria Schwalbe, Postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Culture and the Mind, Faculty of…