Child and Adolescent Psychiatry King's College London

Overview

This Child and Adolescent Psychiatry programme offered by King's College London enables students to undertake original investigation into a wide range of childhood and adolescent mental health conditions, including both common and severe disorders that may continue into adulthood. Research aims to improve understanding of how these conditions develop by examining environmental influences, genetic factors, neurobiology, neuropharmacology, behavioural characteristics, and cognitive processes.

Key Facts

Students work within an integrated research, teaching, and clinical environment that combines basic science with translational and applied investigations. Research employs methods including epidemiology, molecular genetics, neuroimaging, neuropsychopharmacology, and clinical trials, with the goal of developing and evaluating new interventions, assessments, and healthcare approaches. Strong links with specialist clinical teams and healthcare partners support the translation of findings into improved services and outcomes.