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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · 9d

“Reasonable adjustments” within school settings for those who are ND, or simply struggling because of anxiety etc. School can be quite a hostile environment and COVID lockdowns have broken the social contract that meant that school non-attendance was not an option. It’s a bad combo.

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · 17d

Both I think. These YP need support at school and at home. The ones I see presenting in crisis tend to have really miserable social situations… which speaks volumes to the importance of a stable and supportive home environment. A lot of neurodiverse kids struggling hugely as well.

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Aug 31

A brutal summary of what our CYP are dealing with and what we are seeing so much more of across the spectrum in paediatrics. Most of this is not mental illness that requires specialist CAMHS provision and input, but the impacts on life and function are very very real.

apple.news/AwFvzoKRGT_W...

Age of anxiety: poll reveals teen views on stress, social media and school — The Times and The Sunday Times

They lost months of schooling to the Covid lockdowns, have been exposed to an explosion in online pornography and have had more screen time and access to social media than ever before. Now the most co...

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Jun 23

Really proud to have been a part of this team and to sign off with my final editorial comment on such a great edition!

As always - there are some absolute gems to watch out for in here, so well worth reading from cover to cover.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed and continues to do so!

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · Jun 23

New edition of Milestones is here! This issue all about progressing in paediatrics - with tips on Tier 2 Shifts, the portfolio pathway and new PCHCF curriculum.
www.rcpch.ac.uk/membership/m...

@sebjgray.bsky.social @headsmartfellow.bsky.social @drjamesdearden.bsky.social @hannahbaynes.bsky.social

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Hannah O'Sullivan @sullydaysleeper.bsky.social · Jun 3

This is an excellent piece, well worth reading, it is on the outsourcing of mental healthcare to the charity sector/commodification of suicide prevention.
madinireland.com/2025/05/dark...

Darkness into light - masking systemic neglect in mental health - Mad in Ireland

Darkness into light

madinireland.com

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STAR-CAT Study @starcatstudy.bsky.social · May 30

We're very excited to finish off the week with our first family recruited to the STAR-CAT study! 🎉 🥳 Great work from one of our teams in Devon 🌟

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · May 29

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Teens: What New Research Reveals - New blog from Sophie Mizrahi

www.acamh.org/blog/teen-in...

A 2024 systematic review and meta‑analysis by Galgut and colleagues highlights that CBT for insomnia markedly improves insomnia severity

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Teens: What New Research Reveals

A 2024 systematic review and meta‑analysis by Galgut and colleagues highlights that cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT‑I) markedly improves insomnia severity and, to a lesser extent, subj...

www.acamh.org

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · May 27

Thanks for sharing - is this available to wider NHS outside Scotland?

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · May 13

This is great - a nuanced discussion, particularly calling out some of the more alarmist voices on this subject

Medlife Crisis (Rohin) @medcrisis.bsky.social · May 12

I found this a useful and calm discussion about kids and screens from two people whose writing I’ve learnt a lot from, and challenged my own biases. I admit I still have views on my kids and phones that aren’t especially evidence based, but at least I’m aware of that!
@peteetchells.bsky.social

Dr Lucy Foulkes @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social · May 12

🌟 KIDS, TEENS, SCREENS + SOCIAL MEDIA 🌟

I’m excited to share this fascinating chat I had with @peteetchells.bsky.social, author of Unlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time and How To Spend It Better

youtu.be/CDklRSfl8og

We explore the following questions, submitted to us on Instagram:

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · May 7

'It seems strange to be so silent on something that has such a profound and harmful effect on people’s health and happiness, and across generations.'

Julia Cream says drop the euphemisms and stop sugarcoating poverty in a new blog. buff.ly/RHxCuW4

Drop The Euphemisms And Stop Sugarcoating Poverty | The King's Fund

There appears to be an unusual reticence within the NHS when it comes to acknowledging poverty. Could identifying it more explicitly be beneficial? Julia Cream explores this matter.

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · May 7

Thank you! Are you working with any services in the South West region?

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STAR-CAT Study @starcatstudy.bsky.social · May 7

We're excited to announce that the trial is now open to recruitment! Welcome to our very first site, Cambridge Community Services NHS Trust 👋

Over the next two years we will be aiming to recruit 650 families - have a read of our website to find out more: osiresearch.org.uk/star-cat 👈

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · May 7

Is this open to families nationally in UK?

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Amy Orben @orbenamy.bsky.social · May 6

I am so excited that this is now out. An absolutely **mammoth** amount of work, please give this thread a read ⬇️💪💪

Luisa Fassi @fassiluisa.bsky.social · May 6

After 3 years in the making, our Registered Report is out in @nathumbehav.nature.com!

We analyse nationally representative UK data from 3,340 adolescents (aged 11–19) to examine how social media use differs between those with and without mental health conditions. 🧵

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Social media use in adolescents with and without mental health conditions - Nature Human Behaviour

Using a nationally representative UK sample of adolescents with clinical-level mental health symptoms, this Registered Report examined differences in social media use. The results suggest that adolesc...

www.nature.com

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Dr Lucy Foulkes @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social · May 6

Great new study that will contribute usefully to the social media and mental health question. It uses more detailed assessment of both social media use and mental health, which has been a bit issue with previous research.
This study shows that...

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Luisa Fassi @fassiluisa.bsky.social · May 6

After 3 years in the making, our Registered Report is out in @nathumbehav.nature.com!

We analyse nationally representative UK data from 3,340 adolescents (aged 11–19) to examine how social media use differs between those with and without mental health conditions. 🧵

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Social media use in adolescents with and without mental health conditions - Nature Human Behaviour

Using a nationally representative UK sample of adolescents with clinical-level mental health symptoms, this Registered Report examined differences in social media use. The results suggest that adolesc...

www.nature.com

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Luisa Fassi @fassiluisa.bsky.social · May 6

For a lay summary: www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

Adolescents with mental health conditions use social media differently than their peers, study suggests

One of the first studies in this area to use clinical-level diagnoses reveals a range of differences between young people with and without mental health

www.cam.ac.uk

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thanks for sharing this Lucy. Really interesting study and good to have some solid EBM references in this field. Lots of UK ICBs rolling out apps across regions (at great cost) without much evidence they are effective

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Dr Lucy Foulkes @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social · Apr 25

This is a *key* new paper in the world of school mental health interventions

A very large trial (N=6388) testing a universal CBT-based app for adolescent depression (13-14y)

No effects found (on depression, anxiety, distress or insomnia)

(🧵)

mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/28/1...

Future Proofing Study: a cluster randomised
controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a
universal school-based cognitive–behavioural
programme for adolescent depression

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Apr 7

It's one of the greatest things I have ever seen.

Satan’s Niece @krissychula.bsky.social · Apr 6

This is high art

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Apr 3

@centreformh.bsky.social have produced another stellar publication c quantifiable data measuring the impact of complex MH conditions.

Whilst the study population is in adults, the genesis of these stories is in early childhood & adolescence.
#KidsMH

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/wp-content/u...

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Mar 27

This is challenging news.

Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social · Mar 27

Today's news threatens children's mental health.

⬇️Spending on mental health services is being cut
⬆️Child poverty has increased

This means we are now in a situation where need amongst cyp is rising, and funding for support is being cut.

Read our full response⬇️

cypmhc.org.uk/todays-news-...

Today’s news from the Government threatens children’s mental health | CYPMHC

Today, the Government published two announcements that will have major implications on babies, children and young people’s mental health. We explore these announcements and what they mean.

cypmhc.org.uk

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · Mar 26

We’ve had a brilliant start to the RCPCH 2025 Conference in Glasgow today!

Check out some of our highlights from Day 1 👇

www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/news/rcpch-conference-2025-highlights-day-1 #RCPCH25

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Mar 26

Sadly clashes with Mental Health Committee morning session, but have serious FOMO about this breakfast workshop!

Becca @beccaw1986.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Mar 26

Excited about the next 3 days learning, networking and sharing great practice @rcpch.bsky.social #RCPCH25

Watch out for demos of the new ALSG course - CYP APEx (Acute Psychosocial Emergencies) and the MH workshop on day 2 11am!

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Dr James Dearden @drjamesdearden.bsky.social · Mar 24

For any research colleagues interested in CYP MH interventions…

www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/chil...

@thementalelf.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social #KidsMH @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcem.ac.uk @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social @chattydietitian.bsky.social

www.nihr.ac.uk

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