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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 14d

Research Opportunity - We are interviewing prison leavers who can identify with CEN. If you can relate to the information on the flyer below, or indeed are working with someone who you think might be interested in taking part in a short online interview see below #prisonresearhc @bigspd.bsky.social

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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 24d

Prison staff -Research op to take part in interviews. Our research explores support offered to people with Complex Emotional Needs in prison who are ineligible for support under the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway.
Please share or PM me
[email protected]

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 22d

The 8th Annual ESSPD Congress on Borderline Personality Disorder & Allied Disorders: 7-9th September 2026.

Transforming Futures: Integrating Lived Experience, Research, and Practice

The portal for submissions opens on 1st December 2025!

www.borderline-congress.org

BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks so much for attending Victoria ☺️

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Victoria Nunn @viva-victoria.bsky.social · 29d

Listening to today’s @bigspd.bsky.social webinar on #autism, #ADHD & so called #personalitydisorder

As a neurodivergent researcher & 25-year #mentalhealth service user, so much of the content resonates with my lived experience as well as my PhD on VCSE roles in MH research, power & lived experience

BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jul 18

BIGSPD is hosting a CoP in September "Autism, ADHD, ‘personality Disorder’: thinking about brain, body and diagnostic journeys" more info to follow! #autism #ADHD #personalitydisorder #BIGSPD #CoP

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jul 31

Community of Practice Event - Autism, ADHD, ‘personality disorder’: thinking about brain, body and diagnostic journeys - Registration now open! more info on the website bigspd.org.uk/community-of...

Community of Practice Event 2025

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jul 18

BIGSPD is hosting a CoP in September "Autism, ADHD, ‘personality Disorder’: thinking about brain, body and diagnostic journeys" more info to follow! #autism #ADHD #personalitydisorder #BIGSPD #CoP

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 18

Hope this all makes sense @peterboyd-piercy.bsky.social Any other queries please do let us know 🙂

BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 18

There is a statement in an email that goes out to all delegates letting them know there will be a photographer at the event and to email NNE if they do not want to be photographed or photos of them shared online. If anyone does want images removed, if they contact NNE they’ll ensure that happens.

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 18

Hi Peter A link to the photos will be put on a password protected webpage along with speakers slides and only shared with delegates who attended. Some images will also be used for promotional materials on the website, eflyers and social media for next years conference >

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 14

Well done Mike & colleagues! 💫

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 13

Wonderful to have you with us, as always Ellie. 💖

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Ellie Wildbore @elliewildbore.bsky.social · Jun 12

Still absolutely stoked a year later to be part of the exclusive crochet mental elf owner's club! Now growing to 4 members! #BIGSPD25

The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · Jun 12

Perhaps the most sought after award is the Crocheted Elf that yours truly hands out every year to the best social media reporter.

Previous winners include the thoroughly wonderful @keirwales.bsky.social @sarahpsyc.bsky.social & @elliewildbore.bsky.social who all treasure their elves #BIGSPD25

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Dr Dan Warrender @danwarrender.bsky.social · Jun 12

A busy but enjoyable BIGSPD is over. I come away with new connections and ideas, some great feedback on my own presentation, and lovely to see some of Liverpool. #BIGSPD25

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 13

Well done Jennie and Chloe! 🎉 #BIGSPD25

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Jennie Pea @jenniepea.bsky.social · Jun 12

So important to remain curious about our experiences. Great to have lots of interest in our presentations at #BIGSPD25

Siobhan Graham @hopeharbour.bsky.social · Jun 11

Dissociation or sensory overload?
BPD black and white thinking or autistic need for predictability?
#BIGSPD25

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 13

I was so emotional I forgot to use the hashtag 😳 #BIGSPD25

BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 12

It’s incredibly sad to say goodbye to 4 of our past presidents who are stepping down from the exec. Huge heartfelt thanks for @mikejcrawford.bsky.social @oliverdale10.bsky.social Tom Mullen and Kath Lovell. You’ve been integral in our journey and we appreciate you all 💖😭

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Dr Arghya Sarkhel @drarghyasarkhel.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you so much #BIGSPD team, a wonderful organisation, so passionate to improve the quality of care ! It was my pleasure to be part of the #beyondtheroom team 🙏

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 12

😂 not even that good

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Oh Tea Suz @ohteasuz.bsky.social · Jun 12

My #BIGSPD25 poster contribution, challenging the “BPD” diagnosis & current practice of using OOA placement. If you fancy a chuckle at my poor presentation skills give the central QR code a scan & I’ll talk at you for about 15 minutes 😉

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thanks so much for joining us Arghya and for being such a fantastic addition to our #beyondtheroom team 🙏

Dr Arghya Sarkhel @drarghyasarkhel.bsky.social · Jun 12

Inspiring days at #BIGSPD25 💡 Key takeaways: epistemic trust, mentalisation, early intervention, co-production with lived experience, adapting DBT, and urgent need for accessible, quality care. Grateful for rich learning & networking with passionate colleagues! #beyondtheroom

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 12

Do check out Kelly’s reels on Insta and big thanks to her for being part of the #beyondtheroom team! #BIGSPD25

Kelly Watkins @kellythepsych.bsky.social · Jun 12

Day Two #BIGSPD25 highlight reel ⬇️

www.instagram.com/reel/DKzoN9w...

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 12

It was an absolute pleasure to have you join us Suz. We hope we see you again next year for #BIGSPD26

Oh Tea Suz @ohteasuz.bsky.social · Jun 12

#BIGSPD25 thank you for a wonderful conference. Returning to the city where I was hospitalised was tough but with both my lived experience & clinician hat on,speaking out where I was silenced & telling my story, was powerfully healing. We voice our stories to inspire others to liberate their own.

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · Jun 12

Date for your diary #BIGSPD25! The 2026 @bigspd.bsky.social conference will be in Blackpool #BIGSPD26 16-18 June 2026

Sign up later in the year on the BIGSPD website so you don't miss the announcements when they come later this year: bigspd.org.uk/conferences-...

Conferences and Events

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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · Jun 12

I’ve never seen this woman before in my life. 🧐 Why does she look like she’s singing opera and covered in coffee? 👀

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