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What is selective mutism? And is it a lifelong condition?

General Research

Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder characterised by a consistent pattern of silence in specific social situations where speech is expected (for example, at school or work) while the person is able to speak comfortably in other situations (such as at home with close family).

Brian Parkinson joins Emotion Review Editorial Team

General Research

The Professor of Social Psychology joins other established experts on the incoming editorial team.

Life and Mind Building construction tops out

Event General

Another milestone was reached this week with the topping out ceremony of the new Life and Mind Building.

In Memoriam: Mark Stokes

General

After a long battle with cancer, we are deeply saddened that our friend and colleague, Mark Stokes, passed away on 13 January. Kia Nobre pays tribute to him.

International Stammering Awareness Day

General Public Engagement

International Stammering Awareness Day is 22 October and this year's theme is "Being Seen, Being Heard – Representation and normalisation of stuttering in the mainstream."

Oxford gets £122m funding for healthcare research

Award General

Health and care research in Oxford is to receive £122 million in government funding over the next five years to improve diagnosis, treatment and care for NHS patients.

Kia Nobre steps down as Head of Department

Department General

Matthew Rushworth replaces Kia Nobre as interim Head of Department

Future-Proofing Mental Health

General Impact

UK academics are calling for targets for mental health research in order to meet the healthcare challenges of the next decade. Published today in Journal of Mental Health, researchers set out four overarching goals that will speed up implementation of mental health research and give a clear direction for researchers and funders to focus their efforts when it comes to better understanding the treatment of mental health.

New website for the Life and Mind Building

Department General

A new website has launched for the Life and Mind Building (LaMB). LaMB – which will house EP and a new Biology Department – is the largest building project ever undertaken by the University.

10 October is World Mental Health Day

Event General Research

How are EP researchers contributing to mental health efforts around COVID-19?

Enriching Engagement (Round 2) awardees announced

Award General Public Engagement

The awardees for the second round of the University of Oxford’s Enriching Engagement funding scheme have now been announced, including two projects from Experimental Psychology.

Managing Stress and Overcoming Anxiety Talk: Video now available

General Public Engagement

Managing Stress and Overcoming Anxiety is the first talk in Experimental Psychology's Our Mental Wellness Series.

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