Psychological support needs for carers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a major multicentre trial led by University of Manchester psychologists and funded by the NIHR.
Scientists say they’ve uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain’s learning systems — and how those systems may slowly adapt during recovery.
A research project which is changing care for people with psychosis has been recognised for its outstanding impact at The University of Manchester’s Making a Difference Awards 2026.
Four professors from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have been appointed NIHR Senior Investigators, an award which recognises the most prominent and prestigious researchers in health and social care.
Two new studies have found that people affected by the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack showed improvement in mental health after engaging with dedicated support services.
In spring this year, young people who had been adopted came together with University of Manchester researchers to produce two videos about their experience of taking part in research.
Demonstrating the impact it has made over the past year, the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre has published a summary of its key outcomes, outputs and progress.
Mica, researcher from our Mental Health Theme, shares how young people have shaped her research into trauma and brain development.