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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 1d

As we welcome new students and staff this term, we know it can be daunting to start somewhere new, but getting to know people can help.

Our Career Development Working Group have held skills sessions to help researchers network & collaborate. Here's their top tips 👇

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Networking tips for researchers

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Clare Mackay @claremackay.bsky.social · 24d

Big news!

I loved researching and writing this book, which is all about shedding the shame, and getting really curious about urges to pick, pull and bite.

I can't wait to share it with you! It's out on April 2nd, and is available to pre-order now.

#bfrb #bfrbs #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors

Picuture showing forthcoming book, called 'Keep your hair on: understanding urges to pick, pull and bite' by Clare Mackay, which will be launched in April 2026

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 8d

Wishing a joyful Sukkot to all those celebrating.

#Sukkot

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TOPIC Research Team @topicgroup.bsky.social · 12d

📣 We're recruiting 2 funded (UK home-fees) PhD students for our All About Me project - exploring strengths-based assessment in neurodivergent children/young people transitioning from Early Years to Primary, and Primary to Secondary. More info here: lnkd.in/e36645GY Deadline Wednesday 22nd Oct

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 11d

In our latest '60 Seconds With...' article, Senior Researcher and Clinical Psychologist Dr Lalitha Iyadurai reflects on how staying true to her values has helped get her to where she is today. 👇
Read more: buff.ly/KgXsvby

"I strongly believe in taking a little time now and then to reflect on your values or driving principles, to give yourself the best chance of living in line with them, in both your professional and personal life." Dr Lalitha Iyadurai, Senior Researcher and Clinical Psychologist

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NIHR Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility @oxhealthcrf.bsky.social · 12d

Older People’s Day at Oxford Town Hall yesterday was full of energy and insight. Our Research stand welcomed older adults to explore how their lived experience can shape better care.

Read more about the day on our website:
tinyurl.com/35rxb78t

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 12d

🔊We are delighted to announce the appointment of Armin Raznahan as the new WA Handley Professor of Psychiatry.

Professor Raznahan is a child & adolescent psychiatrist, joining us from the US National Institute of Mental Health Intramural Research Program.

More: www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/armin-r...

An image of Professor Armin Raznahan, Incoming WA Handley Professor of Psychiatry, with a quote from him saying: "Returning to the UK to work and learn with the remarkable community at Oxford is a real privilege. There is such a unique landscape of opportunity across the university and local NHS Trusts to both advance our understanding of the developing human brain and make a difference in the way we care for youth experiencing mental health difficulties."

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 13d

Wishing those observing Yom Kippur a meaningful fast.

#YomKippur

Best wishes to those observing Yom Kippur

Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 14d

🔊NEW WEBINAR: Join Dr Roisin Mooney and Dr Easter Joury to discuss how they tackled oral health inequalities in people with severe mental illness. Hosted by CHiMES & World Psychiatric Association Collaborating Centres.

3-4pm, 16 October
Book now: tinyurl.com/mr2cjp66

A Tale of Two Studies: Working Together to Tackle Oral Health Inequalities in People with Severe Mental Illness, Thursday 16 October 2025, 3PM TO 4PM BST ONLINE. Speakers: Dr Easter Joury and Dr Roisin Mooney

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Holly Bear @drhollybear.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 Interested in a fully funded DPhil at Oxford?
🌏 We’re recruiting for an MRC iCASE studentship on conversational AI for youth mental health.

Join an amazing team using youth voice to shape global digital health.

⏳ Deadline: 2 Dec 2025
💡 Get in touch to chat!

🔗 More info: tinyurl.com/4ua4j46h

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 18d

👏 OSI, an early intervention digital parenting tool has been featured by by Kavli Trust. Led by Dr Tessa Reardon (Univ. of Oxford) via the WISDOM Schools Network & our MHID Theme, OSI has reached 1,000+ kids across 95 UK schools. Fewer diagnoses. Real impact.

Read more: tinyurl.com/4pfahzze

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 19d

📢 NEW RESEARCH: Any amount of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia, according to the most comprehensive study of alcohol consumption & dementia risk to date.

Published in @bmj.com Evidence-Based Medicine, the research was led by Anya Topiwala. 👇

www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/any-lev...

Quote from Dr Anya Topiwala, Senior Clinical Researcher at the University of Oxford:

"Even light or moderate drinking may increase the risk of dementia, indicating that reducing alcohol consumption across the population could play a significant role in dementia prevention."

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 19d

📢 The Digital Youth x MindTech Conference is on 13 Nov at County Hall, London.
Hear from experts incl. Dr Amy Orben & OH BRC Prof Cathy Creswell as the 4-year programme wraps.

Explore youth voice, research innovation & industry partnerships.

Early bird registration: tinyurl.com/2bv9w44u

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 22d

Sending best wishes to those observing Rosh Hashanah and Sharad Navratri.

Best wishes to those observing Sharad Navratri

Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 25d

The @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social Neurodiversity Conference is underway today @ox.ac.uk bringing together researchers, clinicians, local organisations & the neurodivergent community to advance mental health research across the lifespan.

#OHBRCNDConf2025 @cathycreswell.bsky.social @jiedilei.bsky.social

Andreia Costa speaking at the conference

Cathy Creswell speaking at the conference

Kay Aldred, Dee Nic Sitric, Kerri Dempster, Richard Liverman, Alex Richardson, Kimberley Ashwin speaking at the conference

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Dementias Platform UK @dementiasplatform.bsky.social · 26d

Prof Sarah Bauermeister has been speaking at the #TBI-Reporter conference today about curation of data at scale. At #DPUK she developed the #C-Surv #ontology enabling highly effective data management. #braininjury #dataanalysis # dementia #trauma @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social

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TOPIC Research Team @topicgroup.bsky.social · Sep 12

Be part of shaping a better digital future for young people’s mental health. With keynote from our @cathycreswell.bsky.social

❓Digital Youth x MindTech Conference
📅Thursday 13th November 2025
📍County Hall, London Southbank
‼️Early bird rate ends Monday 15th!

Find out more and book bit.ly/DY13NOV

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 12

🔊NEW RESEARCH: A review of modern psychedelic research has found there is a lack of data on the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for adolescents with mental illness. Published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. Read more: tinyurl.com/2zts4m6w

“This scarcity of data highlights a major evidence gap that could hinder informed care. Given that many medications are used off-label in adolescents, we argue for cautious, ethically grounded research—starting with older adolescents with the highest foreseeable benefit–risk ratio due to special circumstances—to better understand the potential risks and benefits of psychedelic therapies for this vulnerable population.” Professor Ilina Singh, Professor of Neuroscience and Society, University of Oxford

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 11

👏 Congratulations to Jacinta O'Shea, Wellcome/Royal Society Sir Henry Dale Fellow who has been conferred the title of Professor. She is among 9 new Professors working across 5 neuroscience departments at Oxford - so congrats to them all 👏
www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/new-pro...

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · Sep 10

📢 The September edition (Issue 19) of our newsletter is out!

Fresh updates from us & our partners on mental health research, innovation & collaboration.

Read more: oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/newsletters/...

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Centre for Suicide Research @ox.ac.uk investigates the extent, nature and causes of self-harm & suicide.

The aim is to translate findings into prevention, treatment & support.

Read a summary of key recent publications 👇
www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/world-s...

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

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Daily 27 @daily27.bsky.social · Sep 10

"Improving suicide prevention for people in prison requires both individual support and nation-wide action"
🌍 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
✍️ Seena Fazel & Rachel Chow (@oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social)
🔗 daily27.info/2025/09/10/i... #Health #SuicidePrevention #Prison #News #Daily27

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 9

🔊NEW PAPER: Biological differences have been found between people experiencing myalgic encephalitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), patients with long COVID and healthy controls. Researchers say it is evidence that ME/CFS is a medical condition with biological causes. More tinyurl.com/2vavvv6k

"It’s a very sad fact that people with ME/CFS are still disbelieved and the disease has been so neglected, especially when it comes to research funding. Hopefully this study will help both in terms of fighting the stigma, and convincing research funders that this is a truly biological condition that requires more support and investigation" Dr Beata Godlewska, Senior Clinical Researcher

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