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Nigel Blackwood is a Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at King's College London. He completed his undergraduate education at Cambridge and UCL, followed by training in general forensic psychiatry at Maudsley Hospital. He leads the Forensic Research Group and the Forensic Mental Health MSc programme at the university. His work includes consulting as a Forensic Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. His research primarily focuses on antisocial behavior, exploring developmental origins, brain mechanisms, and treatments. Recent projects include systematic reviews on recidivism rates and the impact of oxytocin on emotional processing in children with conduct problems. Blackwood has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the understanding of mental disorders and criminal behavior. He continues to engage in research that informs educational and social care strategies for addressing offending trajectories and complex needs in young people.
King's College London • London, England
Lead the Forensic Research Group and the Forensic Mental Health MSc programme.
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust • London, England
Practiced forensic psychiatry within a leading mental health institution.
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