Twins Early Development Study

13/04/2026

💼 It is Stress Awareness Month!

😟Managing stress is essential for maintaining well-being. Sometimes, we take on more than we can handle, which can impact our resilience and overall health.

👉Scroll to read stress statistics from Mental Health Foundation, AXA and Mental Health UK.

07/04/2026

🧩Thursday was World Autism Awareness Day!

🎉As a lab, we are committed to deepening understanding, raising awareness and celebrating neurodiversity!

16/03/2026

😴 Friday 13th March was World Sleep Day!

🛌Sleep plays an important role in mental health and is influenced by both genetics and our environment.

Want to learn more about how to improve your sleep? Check out our new blog:

👉https://blogs.kcl.ac.uk/editlab/2026/03/11/6-evidence-based-ways-to-improve-sleep-quality-2/

Make sleep a priority today and every day.

09/03/2026

🌸Yesterday was International Women’s Day! 🌸

💪We are celebrating the strength and resilience of women all over the world.

👭Women are at a higher risk of developing mental health problems. As a lab, we would like to raise awareness of the importance of studying women's mental health.

👉Scroll to find out some more stats:

05/03/2026

5 more years of TEDS! 🥳

TEDS has just been refunded by the Medical Research Council for 5 more years of research.

None of this important work would be possible without the ongoing support of the TEDS twins, so THANK YOU!

Find out more below 👇

This is the seventh consecutive Medical Research Council (MRC) grant for the Twins Early Development Study (TEDS), totalling 35 years of continuous funding.

26/02/2026

⚠️Calling all male twins to take part in our 1 hour online focus group!⚠️

🔎Your feedback will help us ensure TEDS remains engaging.

💰Receive a £25 Love2Shop voucher!

✉️Sign up via the QR code or email us at [email protected]

23/02/2026

💜Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Eating disorders affect many people, and the way they are experienced, diagnosed and treated can differ across communities.

Our previous blog post explores how ethnicity intersects with eating disorder diagnosis rates and why inclusive research is vital.

📖 Read the blog here: Binge-type eating disorders: Is ethnicity associated with the rate of diagnosis? – The EDIT Blog

🔗https://blogs.kcl.ac.uk/editlab/2024/04/29/binge-type-eating-disorders-is-ethnicity-associated-with-the-rate-of-diagnosis/

28/01/2026

📰We are in the progress of getting together our annual TEDS newsletter!

📸What’s the most exciting or fun thing you and your twin have done together in the past year? We would love to hear about it. If you would like to feature in our newsletter, please email us a picture!

📬Also, if you believe we do not have your current address, please send it to: [email protected]

26/01/2026

🏃‍♂️Ready to boost your mood in 2026? Start moving today! 🧠✨

Did you know that staying active doesn’t just benefit your body? It’s a powerful way to support your mental health too!

🏋️Exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and improve overall mood.

👟Whether it’s a walk, dancing, or hitting the gym, find what works for you!

Check out our blog for tips on staying active to protect against depression:
👉Incorporating exercise to combat depression – The EDIT Blog

🔗https://blogs.kcl.ac.uk/editlab/2020/01/14/incorporating-exercise-to-combat-depression/

21/01/2026

📰We are in the process of getting together our annual TEDS newsletter!

📬If you believe we do not have your current address, please send it to: [email protected]

📸Also, what’s the most exciting or fun thing you and your twin have done together in the past year? We would love to hear about it. If you would like to feature in our newsletter, please email us a picture!

19/01/2026

💙 It’s Blue Monday, often called the “most depressing day” of the year. If you’re feeling low, remember you’re not alone.

☀️Our research helps us understand how genetics and the environment affect mood, giving hope for better days ahead.

❄️Scroll through some of our winter wellness tips to help brighten your days.

18/12/2025

🎄🎁 An Early Merry Christmas from the TEDS team!

👯🔬We’re getting a head start on the holiday cheer! Thank you to all the TEDS families who have helped us explore how genes and the environment shape mental health. Your involvement makes our discoveries possible

👋The TEDS team are signing off for the holidays. We will be back in the office on the 2nd of January and will respond to any messages then.

🧑‍🎄Wishing you all joy this festive season and Happy Holidays!