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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 23d

Local councils have an important role to play in championing mental health. Our latest blog by @lisamcnally.bsky.social on what we can learn from Ireland's Public Participation Networks to ensure that community engagement isn’t tokenistic. www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/irelands-com...

Quote: If you want to see what practical community power looks like in mental health, look to Ireland’s Public Participation Networks (PPNs).

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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · Jul 24

"Is it really loneliness that causes poor health – or does poor health cause loneliness?"

@lisamcnally.bsky.social explores the latest evidence, considering the impact of loneliness on our physiology and behaviour - and sets out what can be done to address the link: tinyurl.com/bdcf9xvy #Loneliness

Does loneliness really cause us to die earlier? - Centre for Mental Health

Lisa explores the links between loneliness and poor health and asks: does loneliness cause poor health (and an earlier death) – or does poor health cause loneliness?

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Apr 20

There are a lot of people struggling this weekend. Some I know personally.

For what it's worth - please know you're not alone. You're loved and valued. The world is a brighter and more beautiful place with you in it.

Please stay.
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Picture of a semicolon. Particularly within the context of the Project Semicolon movement, this is a symbol of hope and continuation, not an end, representing the choice to live and overcome mental health struggles, especially those related to suicide. It's a visual reminder that a person's story is not finished, even when faced with difficult circumstances.

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Apr 19

Training tips directly from a former World Champion and multiple world record holder. And me - banging on about all sorts of rubbish.

Listen on Apple: apple.co/3RhoDbB
Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/42oDRAI
Listen on web: bit.ly/43XmpG1

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Apr 15

In the BMJ today... my latest mutterings on the prevention of ill health.

It sets out three issues that hinder engagement and investment in preventative programmes and services...

www.bmj.com/content/389/...

Prevention: The Law of Inverse Relevance

www.bmj.com

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Apr 13

Thanks Tonia. And well done for setting up such an important initiative. Combining social connection, physical activity and exposure to nature is a powerful way to improve wellbeing.

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Apr 13

LONELINESS: DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL?

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/loneliness-d...

Loneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell? - Centre for Mental Health

Loneliness impacts our health but often remains undiscussed. Lisa urges local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach.

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Apr 12

Briiliant win for #Everton. One our best performances of 2024/25 deserved more than a draw.
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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · Apr 10

Loneliness significantly impacts our mental and physical health, but too often it remains undiscussed.
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33

Loneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell? - Centre for Mental Health

Loneliness has a significant impact on our health, but too often remains undiscussed. Lisa McNally calls on local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach.

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Mar 27

What my Mum taught me about promoting physical activity...

www.linkedin.com/pulse/physic...

Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Mar 7

Another idea made a reality by our Public Health grants programme. The ‘Music and Move’ sessions at a Redditch nursery are having a positive impact...

Full story here... insights.worcestershire.gov.uk/music-and-mo...
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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Mar 5

Our Public Health Grants allow schools to make their own ideas for health improvement a reality. Here's Laura at Bayton Primary...

youtu.be/tU6QmsvZdOU

Balance bikes boost children's confidence!

YouTube video by Worcestershire County Council

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Mar 1

Our Public Health Team have a theme song...

It's surely destined to be a massive hit. Or possibly not.

youtu.be/gmKoqEndU7I
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"We're Not Just Geeks" - Worcestershire Public Health Team

YouTube video by Lisa McNally

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 28

Can't say I blame her! 😃

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 28

Just set yourself one aim Tony - to enjoy every minute of it!

Pls update on how it goes 🙂

Tony Dickinson @tonypdickinson.bsky.social · Feb 27

Going to do my first parkrun on Saturday.

Nervous excited.

Not got it in my legs to do it continuous running, so will be run/walk effort. Looking forward to it to test my fitness.

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 24

Our work with the Westlands housing estate has been shortlisted for the LGC Public Health Award.

We devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies.

We've seen inspiring stories about how lives have changed for the better.

"We Are Westlands!" Film... youtu.be/hV_SbpYY72o

Photo of people walking through underpass with graffiti art on wall

Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 20

In The BMJ... me banging on (again) about how to increase physical activity in local communities.

Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...

The BMJ: browse by volume/issue, medical specialty or clinical topic

Full archive, searchable by print issue, specialty, clinical & non-clinical topic. See also for podcasts, videos, infographics, blogs, reader comments, print cover images

www.bmj.com

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 20

The benefits to Local Authorities of supporting their local parkrun. My latest ramblings in The MJ...

www.themj.co.uk/transforming...

Transforming the world one run at a time

On 2 October 2004, a man went down to his local park in London with some friends. What they did there would change the world. Although they didn't realise it at...

www.themj.co.uk

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 20

Hey @blueskystarterpack.com please add: go.bsky.app/VBHLcsQ

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 20

I love this place!!!

www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2494532...

One year anniversary - vegan restaurant's successes and cost of living challenges

Vegan restaurant No Frickin' Chicken is celebrating its first full year open in Worcester

www.worcesternews.co.uk

Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy Friday Bluesky People! You're all awesome!
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black cockapoo looking happy holding a cocktail

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 14

How local authorities and NHS can benefit from supporting parkrun...

www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
@pauls-h.bsky.social #parkrun

Transforming the world one run at a time

On 2 October 2004, a man went down to his local park in London with some friends. What they did there would change the world. Although they didn't realise it at...

www.themj.co.uk

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 13

Scrumpy's subtle hint that he wants to go for a walk...
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Scrumpy the dog holding his harness in his mouth.

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 13

New longitudinal research suggests that increased time spent on online communication is associated with poorer mental health outcomes among young people.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39939991/

The relationship between online communication and mental health and cardiorespiratory fitness from ages 15 to 17: a longitudinal cohort study - PubMed

This study underscores the potential negative effects of online communication on mental and physical health among adolescents, regardless of sex or SES. The findings highlight the importance of balanc...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Dr Lisa McNally @lisamcnally.bsky.social · Feb 12

Exciting,aggressive and chaotic. As usual! #UTFT

Everton Football Club @evertonfc.com · Feb 12

FT. The last-ever Merseyside derby at Goodison ends even after Tarkowski's late, LATE strike.

A point was no less than we deserved. UTT! 💙

[2-2] #EVELIV

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