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Caroline E Brett

@cebretthealth.bsky.social

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Health psychologist and wellbeing researcher. Social prescribing, wellbeing in students and older adults, motivation and behaviour change. Currently lecturer at University of Edinburgh, previously at Liverpool John Moores. .. more

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Sep 1

The rapid rise in despair before the age of 45, and especially before the mid-20s, has fundamentally changed the lifecycle profile of despair.

Lifetime trends in happiness change as misery peaks among the young – new research

The rapid rise in despair before the age of 45, and especially before the mid-20s, has fundamentally changed the lifecycle profile of despair.

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · Aug 11

POVERTY, PRECARITY & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: WHO DECIDES?

Join us and our incredible community partners for an exhibition exploring poverty and precarity

🗓️ Sep 3rd
📍 Inspace
🕐 Drop-in, 1pm–4pm

With collaborations from:
✨ Ripple Project
✨ Poverty Truth Community
✨ Our Voices
✨ Artlink
✨ Outwith

Poverty, precarity and community engagement: Who decides?

Join us and our community partners for an exhibition showcasing the impactful work of the Binks Hub research network. Reflect with us on the importance of co-creating solutions to economic and wealth inequality that respond to local needs, build social resilience and empower communities. Featuring co-created artistic works from research projects with:
- The Ripple Project
- Poverty Truth Community
- Our Voices at Midlothian Sure Start
- Artlink Edinburgh
- Outwith: Participatory Research and the Library

WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
Inspace, Crichton Street

EXHIBITION OPEN TO DROP IN: 1PM - 4PM

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 18

Calling all students! We are interested to hear about your experiences at university and your wellbeing. For further information, and to take part in an online survey (20-30 minutes), please click on the link below: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 5

Well that’s a wrap for #DHPCONF. See you all next year in Liverpool!

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 5

Day 2 at #DHPCONF kicked off with an encouraging keynote from Adrian Whittington (England) and Ruth Crowder (Wales) on psychological workforce and the value of health psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 4

Keynote Tushna Vandrevala talking about health inequalities and community assets #DHPCONF #DHP2025

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 4

First up an audience with Jane Ogden #DHPCONF #DHP2025

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 4

Kicking off the DHP conference 2025!! @divhealthpsych.bsky.social

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Jun 2

First ever visit to Cardiff, for #dhpconf, and it’s great to see the weather being obliging 😍 Looking forward to seeing lots of lovely health psychologists @divhealthpsych.bsky.social

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Jun 2

We can't wait to see you at our annual conference this week 🎉

Please do tag us in any posts - we would love to see what you're up to and how you are finding the conference!

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 1

New article out this week! Our scoping review in Health Promotion International looked at salutogenesis & sense of coherence in the LGBTQ+ community. We found SoC is related to wellbeing & discrimination [1/6]
doi.org/10.1093/heap... -with @vivprof.bsky.social & @cebretthealth.bsky.social

A scoping review of sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations

Abstract. Salutogenesis and sense of coherence can buffer the effects of external threats such as stigma, discrimination, and emergencies. Lesbian, gay, bi

doi.org

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Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place @livuniheseltine.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨 New policy briefing 🚨

'Unlocking Social Investment for Health Equity in Liverpool City Region' by @markswift.bsky.social and James Smith @beautifulliverpool.bsky.social www.liverpool.ac.uk/heseltine-in... @livuninews.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social

Policy Brief 3(22) - Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place - University of Liverpool

www.liverpool.ac.uk

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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · Apr 24

Great to see our ( @hannahcem.bsky.social @cebretthealth.bsky.social ) review on sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations published in @healthpromint.bsky.social It is open access

academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

A scoping review of sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations

Abstract. Salutogenesis and sense of coherence can buffer the effects of external threats such as stigma, discrimination, and emergencies. Lesbian, gay, bi

academic.oup.com

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Apr 11

One of my clinical psychology trainees is seeking participants aged 16+ for his study on the relationship between engaging in personal challenges and wellbeing. Further information is available below and in the online survey: bit.ly/4a4PBMI.

A flyer depicting people running up a hill and with the words: "Call for participants: Challenge and Wellbeing Study. This study will investigate how choosing to engage in personal challenges can impact on wellbeing. We are asking members of the public to answer a survey with questions about this topic. It will take around 20 minutes to complete. You must be at least 16 years old and proficient in English to take part. You don't have to have recently engage in a challenge. Further info: https://www.wiki.ed.ac.uk/x/xBBQK." To the right is a QR code and the survey link, which is: bit.ly/4a4PBMI

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Fatimah @fatimahwobi.bsky.social · Apr 3

Looking at #outcomes to monitor the success of #socialprescribing schemes has been widely encouraged, but how do providers seek to do so in practice? Our short interview study looks to find out:
doi.org/10.1155/hsc/...

@cebretthealth.bsky.social

Social Prescribing Data and Outcome Recording Practices: An Interview‐Based Study Into the Opinions and Experiences of Social Prescribing Stakeholders in the Liverpool City Region, UK

Background: Social prescribing (SP) is a system-wide approach to reducing health inequalities through nonclinical healthcare interventions. The aim of this study was to explore the practices undertak...

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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · Mar 25

"We are losing sight of the academic mission: to think, to enquire, to design & perform new research, to innovate, to teach & communicate our findings for the purpose of societal improvement"

A painfully accurate read. That lays out the folly of the modern uni!

academic.oup.com/brain/articl...

On the responsibilities of intellectuals and the rise of bullshit jobs in universities

You may never have considered yourself to be one. Why would you? But if you’re reading this, there is more than a likelihood that you are one. If you’re a

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Mar 5

📣 3 NES Trainee Health Psychologist roles now available!

📅 Deadline is 21 March 2025

🎓 You must already have an MSc in Health Psychology and BSc in Psychology to apply

Full details here: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...

#healthpsychology

Trainee Health Psychologist Stage 2:Various

apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

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BPS Division of Health Psychology @divhealthpsych.bsky.social · Feb 17

Hi! We've created our new Bluesky account and looking forward to connecting with some health psychologists
#healthpsychology

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Andrea Clark @andclarkglas.bsky.social · Dec 13

Do you (or someone you know) have Long Covid and have you received mental health input in an NHS service? I am hoping to hear from people living with Long Covid across the UK about their experiences 📣

Find out more here: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @cebretthealth.bsky.social

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com

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The Co-Pro Futures Inquiry @coprofutures.bsky.social · Dec 6

Here is a quick visual summary of how to submit evidence and ideas on how the UK higher education sector can 'get our own house in order' to support co-produced and participatory research

Visit www.linkedin.com/groups/14550... to download the full report

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Caroline E Brett @cebretthealth.bsky.social · Nov 25

The first post on a new social media platform is always daunting. It's lovely to be here and to see so many people with like-minded interests. Looking forward to productive conversations! 😀