🧠Why do mental health outcomes vary between people? Research using GLAD Study data found that factors such as education, illness history, personality traits, and additional therapeutic activities are associated with different self-reported therapy outcomes💙. Mental health is complex, and understanding these patterns helps researchers improve knowledge of anxiety and depression and identify future research priorities. 🔗Learn more via the link in our bio. #GLADStudy #MentalHealthResearch #Anxiety #Depression

June is Pride Month🌈 Representation in research matters. It helps ensure findings reflect diverse experiences 💛. Learn more: gladstudy.org.uk #GLADStudy #MentalHealthResearch

🔬How do researchers measure depression & anxiety? A study using 58,000+ participants (incl. GLAD participants) compared symptom-based vs self-reported diagnoses. Findings showed differences depending on the condition, highlighting why measurement matters💛 #GLADStudy #MentalHealthResearch

🧠It’s Mental Health Awareness Week Mental health is shaped by genetics, life experiences, and environment. Research like GLAD helps us understand how these factors interact💛 Research studies like GLAD help us understand how these influences work together. Find out more via the link in our bio😊. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #GLADStudy

📚This week’s Journal Club highlights a study on risk and protective factors for new eating disorder symptoms and self-harm during COVID-19. The findings highlight who may be most at risk and why early support matters🩵 👉Read more: link in bio

April is Stress Awareness Month🧠 Stress is a natural response to challenging or demanding situations. Our bodies react by preparing us to respond to these challenges. The GLAD Study explores how life experiences relate to mental health🩵 Learn more: gladstudy.org.uk #GLADStudy #MentalHealthResearch

Today is World Health Day!🌷 Mental health is an important part of overall health. Conditions like depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide. Understanding mental health is central to the GLAD Study.💛 Join us today: gladstudy.org.uk

🗞️This week’s Journal Club explores depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms before and during COVID-19 in the UK. Using data from 34k+ adults, researchers compared perceived changes with real pre-pandemic data, showing why long-term studies like GLAD matter💛 #GLADStudy #MentalHealthResearch

Why do treatments work for some people and not others? Variation in genetics, life history, and symptom profiles may all play a role. Understanding this is central to the GLAD Study.💛 #GLADStudy #MentalHealthResearch

Everyday experiences shape emotional health 💛 On Emotional Health Awareness Day, we recognise the importance of research in understanding how life experiences and genetics influence anxiety and depression. 📣The GLAD Study is working to build a deeper understanding to support future mental health care. #ResearchMatters #anxiety #anxietyawareness #depressionawareness #depression #mentalhealthawareness #gladstudy