BIGSPD
@bigspd.bsky.social
A British and Irish network of academics/clinicians/lived experience/carers interested in the field of ‘personality disorder’.
Follow #BIGSPD25 for our live reporting throughout conference!
Follow #BIGSPD25 for our live reporting throughout conference!
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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
September 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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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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.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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.
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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
Transforming Futures: Integrating Lived Experience, Research, and Practice
The portal for submissions opens on 1st December 2025!
www.borderline-congress.org
September 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
Transforming Futures: Integrating Lived Experience, Research, and Practice
The portal for submissions opens on 1st December 2025!
www.borderline-congress.org
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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
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 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
September 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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
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
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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July 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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...
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
July 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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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Still absolutely stoked a year later to be part of the exclusive crochet mental elf owner's club! Now growing to 4 members! #BIGSPD25
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
Previous winners include the thoroughly wonderful @keirwales.bsky.social @sarahpsyc.bsky.social & @elliewildbore.bsky.social who all treasure their elves #BIGSPD25
June 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Still absolutely stoked a year later to be part of the exclusive crochet mental elf owner's club! Now growing to 4 members! #BIGSPD25
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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
June 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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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So important to remain curious about our experiences. Great to have lots of interest in our presentations at #BIGSPD25
Dissociation or sensory overload?
BPD black and white thinking or autistic need for predictability?
#BIGSPD25
BPD black and white thinking or autistic need for predictability?
#BIGSPD25
June 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
So important to remain curious about our experiences. Great to have lots of interest in our presentations at #BIGSPD25
I was so emotional I forgot to use the hashtag 😳 #BIGSPD25
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 💖😭
June 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I was so emotional I forgot to use the hashtag 😳 #BIGSPD25
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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 🙏
June 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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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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 😉
June 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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 😉
Thanks so much for joining us Arghya and for being such a fantastic addition to our #beyondtheroom team 🙏
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
June 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Thanks so much for joining us Arghya and for being such a fantastic addition to our #beyondtheroom team 🙏
Do check out Kelly’s reels on Insta and big thanks to her for being part of the #beyondtheroom team! #BIGSPD25
June 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Do check out Kelly’s reels on Insta and big thanks to her for being part of the #beyondtheroom team! #BIGSPD25
It was an absolute pleasure to have you join us Suz. We hope we see you again next year for #BIGSPD26
#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.
June 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It was an absolute pleasure to have you join us Suz. We hope we see you again next year for #BIGSPD26
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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-...
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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June 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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-...
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-...
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We have been delighted to exhibit at @bigspd.bsky.social 2025 and launch our new Care in Mind branding and website! It’s been a great few days in Liverpool, we’ve loved meeting lots of the delegates and hearing some thought provoking presentations #BIGSPD2025 #BIGSPD25
www.careinmind.co.uk
www.careinmind.co.uk
June 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We have been delighted to exhibit at @bigspd.bsky.social 2025 and launch our new Care in Mind branding and website! It’s been a great few days in Liverpool, we’ve loved meeting lots of the delegates and hearing some thought provoking presentations #BIGSPD2025 #BIGSPD25
www.careinmind.co.uk
www.careinmind.co.uk
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First blue sky post & feels fitting to mention one of my highlights from @bigspd.bsky.social 2025, @mickmckeown24.bsky.social mentioning the amazing work of my former place of work, Edith rigby house PIPE AP & the incredible relational work they’re doing with the women 🙌🏼
June 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
First blue sky post & feels fitting to mention one of my highlights from @bigspd.bsky.social 2025, @mickmckeown24.bsky.social mentioning the amazing work of my former place of work, Edith rigby house PIPE AP & the incredible relational work they’re doing with the women 🙌🏼
Next year we’re off to Blackpool!!!
That’s all for #BIGSPD25.
Our last big thanks go to Northern Networking who make all of this possible!!
Stay tuned for exciting community of practice events throughout the year. BYE!!
That’s all for #BIGSPD25.
Our last big thanks go to Northern Networking who make all of this possible!!
Stay tuned for exciting community of practice events throughout the year. BYE!!
June 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Next year we’re off to Blackpool!!!
That’s all for #BIGSPD25.
Our last big thanks go to Northern Networking who make all of this possible!!
Stay tuned for exciting community of practice events throughout the year. BYE!!
That’s all for #BIGSPD25.
Our last big thanks go to Northern Networking who make all of this possible!!
Stay tuned for exciting community of practice events throughout the year. BYE!!
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 💖😭
June 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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 💖😭
Congrats to our work in progress/research protocols winners and runners up!!
June 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Congrats to our work in progress/research protocols winners and runners up!!
Huge congrats to our research/eval winners and runners up!!
June 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Huge congrats to our research/eval winners and runners up!!
Massive congrats for our winners in the perspectives in practice category!
June 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Massive congrats for our winners in the perspectives in practice category!
Huge congratulations to our poster presentation runners up!!
June 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Huge congratulations to our poster presentation runners up!!