The gift enabled the creation of the Edward Mallen Prize for mental health research at the University of Cambridge to support the work of early career researchers investigating the causation and early intervention of depression and suicide in young people.

This year, the winners of the Edward Mallen Prize were Dr Lydia Hickman and Dr Sam Nallaperuma-Herzberg. For this report, they provided an update on the impact of the award on their areas of research.

Dr Hickman's research looks at interoception, the sensing and interpretation of internal bodily signals such as breathing, heartbeat and hunger, as an important factor in mental health conditions. She hopes that the findings from her study will inform the creation of more personalised approaches to treating depression and other mental health conditions.

Dr Sam Nallaperuma-Herzberg's research explores how AI can detect patterns associated with depression, stress and sleep disturbances, enabling more timely and personalised support.

Thank you again for this generous gift, which will greatly support the work of early career researchers work investigating the causation and early intervention of depression and suicide in young people.