Research

St Patrick's Mental Health Services, in conjunction with the TCD School of Psychiatry, has developed a vigorous and broad-based programme of clinical research.

The Research Dept of Psychiatry is headed by Prof. Declan McLoughlin, Research Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

Current Projects

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Impact of Eating Disorders on Biological Ageing

The research department of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services are currently investigating the effect of eating disorders on the ageing process.

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AMBER-Dep: Autobiographical Memory and Depression

The AMBER-Dep: Autobiographical Memory and Depression study aims to investigate the effects of depression and its treatment on memory function.

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Recent Publications

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Vascular endothelial growth factor plasma levels in depression and following electroconvulsive therapy.

Ryan KM, McLoughlin DM

Vascular endothelial growth factor plasma levels in depression and following electroconvulsive therapy. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci Jul 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29968119

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From molecules to mind: mechanisms of action of electroconvulsive therapy.

Ryan KM, McLoughlin DM

From molecules to mind: mechanisms of action of electroconvulsive therapy. Acta Psychiatr Scand Sep;138(3):177-179. doi: 10.1111/acps.12951. PMID: 30295935

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Peripheral blood SIRT1 mRNA levels in depression and treatment with electroconvulsive therapy.

McGrory CL, Ryana KM, Kolshus E, Finnegan M, McLoughlin DM

Peripheral blood SIRT1 mRNA levels in depression and treatment with electroconvulsive therapy. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol 28: 10115-1023. PMID: 30017261

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