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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 18h

#WorldMentalHealthDay

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Olga Lainidi @lndo.bsky.social · 1d

When listening breaks down “speaking up” becomes unsustainable — staff end up carrying the weight of systemic failings.
📰 Read my piece for @MidwiferyForum: tinyurl.com/52k66zmj
For our diary study: tinyurl.com/37v26c35
@daryloconnor.bsky.social @chriskeyworth.bsky.social @drjtjohnson.bsky.social

Why must maternity staff shout about the basics when nobody listens? - Maternity & Midwifery Forum

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 4d

Dawn run along the North Atlantic in Galway in the rain and wind, but always worth it :-)

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 4d

Always lovely to be in Galway. Evokes childhood memories of being in Eyre Square :-)

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 5d

New in Cogent Psychology

"Exploring young people’s experiences of a text-based support service: a qualitative analysis of the support that young people think is important in a suicidal crisis"

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10..... #suicide #intervention

Exploring young people’s experiences of a text-based support service: a qualitative analysis of the support that young people think is important in a suicidal crisis

Suicide is a global health priority. In the UK, suicidal ideation is highest in young people. Therefore, it is vital that suicide prevention resources, such as support services, are suited to young...

www.tandfonline.com

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 6d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · 7d

Kennedy sacks yet another senior scientist from NIH who refuses to back him on his attacks on vaccines and anti science approaches

RFK Jr fires top NIH scientist weeks after she files whistleblower complaint

Jeanne Marrazzo’s complaint reportedly involved the Trump administration’s hostility toward vaccines

www.theguardian.com

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 14d

Beautiful early morning run in Reykjavik with the North Atlantic for company. Very lovely & refreshingly crisp :-).

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 15d

First impressions of Reykjavik are very positive indeed :-).

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 16d

Wow! This is incredible (compared to yesterday’s anti-science disinformation)!

“Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time” www.bbc.com/news/article...

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.com

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 17d

Fancy being a journal Section Editor?

Exciting Opportunity: Two new Section Editors needed for Cogent Psychology.

One for 'Personality & Individual Differences' & one for 'Social Psychology'.

Why not submit an application.

Details below. D/l 7th Nov.
think.taylorandfrancis.com/editor_recru...

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 18d

Paracetamol causes autism? That’s like saying ice cream causes shark attacks ;-) 🍦🦈 Correlation ≠ causation.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump makes unproven claims linking autism to Tylenol use by pregnant women

Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 18d

Good work. Will it be minutes or hours before there's an ALL-CAPS reply?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...

Jimmy Kimmel's show to return to air after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments, says Disney

The comedian's late-night talk show will resume on Tuesday following

www.bbc.co.uk

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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 18d

This event is a bit different from usual and instead of just one or two speakers, we've got...loads!

Through a series of lightning talks we hope to give you a sense of the teams and services available across the University of Leeds to support your open practice👇

Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 22d

📢Open Lunch is back🍕🌮🍰

Open to collaboration: supporting #OpenResearch at the University of Leeds

leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope...

All welcome, though this event will mostly be relevant to staff and students at the University of Leeds.

Open to collaboration: supporting open research at the University of Leeds

Join us for this first open lunch seminar of the year as we welcome you back after the Summer. This event is a bit different from usual and instead of just one or two speakers,...

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 19d

When in Birmingham, it’s all about Ozzy and *The* Library :-)

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 23d

So freedom of speech only matters when it’s about protecting *your* freedom of speech and not that of others. #worldhasgonecrazy

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Olga Lainidi @lndo.bsky.social · 24d

We’re still looking for more UK #healthcare workers, clinical & non-clinical to share their daily speaking up experiences.
More information & participation: tinyurl.com/37v26c35

Massive thanks to everyone🙏

@daryloconnor.bsky.social @rcm.org.uk @nursingtimes.bsky.social @rcpedin.bsky.social

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 26d

I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday.

As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.

Letter from Ed Davey to Keir Starmer condemning Elon Musk for inciting violence and urging unity to defend democracy.

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 26d

The first Yorkshire’s of the 2025 autumnal season. Always welcome ;-).

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 27d

Outstanding performance of To Kill A Mockingbird at Leeds Playhouse. Well worth seeing if you get the chance!

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 29d

Sadly not. Repeatedly kicked me out thinking I was a bot!

Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 29d

In the queue for the waiting room to open for #Radiohead tickets, please be better than the awful Oasis experience!

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · Sep 10

Many congratulations again @natashaseaton.bsky.social. A pleasure to be one of the examiners!

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · Sep 8

Serious political parties do not promote disinformation or platform people who's debunked rhetoric risks the health of the nation. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Doctor uses Reform conference speech to link king’s cancer to Covid vaccine

Aseem Malhotra claimed ‘eminent oncologist’ said jab was ‘significant factor in the cancer of members of royal family’

www.theguardian.com

Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sad to see Angela Rayner go, but decisive leadership by Starmer (unlike previous Tory administrations); it’s now about delivery, delivery, & delivery

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