Water fluoridation and dental health: 2024 update
This POSTbrief provides an updated evidence summary of the effectiveness of water fluoridation schemes in England, including for addressing dental health inequalities.
Mental Health Act reform – impacts on autistic people and people with a learning disability
A POSTnote summarising proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act 1983, including research evidence and stakeholder views on the impacts on autistic people and people with a learning disability.
Public health impacts of heat
This POSTnote summarises the effects of heat on public health. It describes risk factors that make some people more likely to experience health impacts, outlines current policies and stakeholder perspectives.
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Rapid response
Psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of addiction
Researchers are exploring the role of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for addictions. How are addiction disorders currently treated and what does the latest research on psychedelic drugs show?
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Psychedelic drugs to treat eating disorders
Researchers are exploring the role of psychedelic drugs as a treatment for eating disorders. How are eating disorders currently treated and what does the latest research on psychedelic drugs show?
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Psychedelic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How is PTSD treated, how successful are current treatments and what is the potential role for psychedelic-assisted therapy?
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Psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat anxiety disorders
How are anxiety disorders treated, how successful are current treatments and what is the potential role for psychedelic-assisted therapy?
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POSTbrief
Men’s health
A briefing on men’s physical and mental health and the disparities in health outcomes between men and women. It describes key drivers for these outcomes and policy approaches to improve men’s health.
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POSTbrief
Hormone Treatments for Children and Young People with Gender Dysphoria
A POSTnote describing hormone treatments that may be used to treat gender dysphoria in children and young people. It summarises the evidence on their safety and effectiveness, and highlights stakeholder perspectives.
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Indoor Air Quality
This briefing outlines the current knowledge about indoor air pollutants and their impacts on health. The briefing highlights current research to address knowledge gaps, outlines relevant legislation and guidance, alongside stakeholder perspectives on the challenges and opportunities to improve indoor air quality.
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Rapid response
Psychedelic drugs to treat depression
Researchers are exploring the science of psychedelic drugs as a potential treatment for depression. How effective could they be, and what are the regulatory and legal challenges in their use?
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POSTbrief
Factors shaping gender incongruence and gender dysphoria, and impact on health services
This briefing outlines what is known about the factors that shape gender incongruence and gender dysphoria. The impact on the NHS from increased referrals for gender identity care is discussed.
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POSTnote
Reforming the Mental Health Act – Approaches to Improve Patient Choice
A POSTnote summarising proposed reforms to the Mental Health Act (1983) to improve patient choice, highlighting relevant research evidence and stakeholder perspectives.
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POSTnote
Diet-related Health Inequalities
A POSTnote that describes the impact of poor diet on health, the underlying causes and policy approaches to address them.
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Rapid response
Science Diplomacy
A overview of science diplomacy, outlining its role in scientific collaborations and to support international diplomatic relationships, and a resume of recent developments.
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