Dr Elaine Lockhart
@elainelockhart.bsky.social
Consultant psychiatrist for children and young people. Chair of the RCPsych UK Child and Adolescent Faculty
Best work is collaborative #GettingitRightfromthestart Fan of people, our planet and a dog walk on a beach. Scotland based.
Best work is collaborative #GettingitRightfromthestart Fan of people, our planet and a dog walk on a beach. Scotland based.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Here is our latest podcast which focuses on Anorexia Nervosa, the mental illness with the highest risk of death which affects children and young people. Best outcomes when recognised early and evidence-based treatments are used.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Here is our latest podcast which focuses on Anorexia Nervosa, the mental illness with the highest risk of death which affects children and young people. Best outcomes when recognised early and evidence-based treatments are used.
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Good to see BBC News shining a light on bipolar disorder. Our Registrar, Dr Trudi Seneviratne, told them the condition is “completely treatable”, but many people are “suffering in silence because there isn’t a good clinical care pathway for them”.
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left ‘forgotten and failed’
Exclusive data shows how neglect of this common mental health condition costs the UK nearly £10bn a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Good to see BBC News shining a light on bipolar disorder. Our Registrar, Dr Trudi Seneviratne, told them the condition is “completely treatable”, but many people are “suffering in silence because there isn’t a good clinical care pathway for them”.
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Last few days to vote for the @rcpsych.bsky.social Registrar elections and for vacancies on the CAP Faculty committee. I’m voting for Dr Jeya Balakrishna to be our next Registrar He’s enthusiastic, able and experienced and can rise to the challenge to improve what the RCPsych can do for all ages.
March 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Last few days to vote for the @rcpsych.bsky.social Registrar elections and for vacancies on the CAP Faculty committee. I’m voting for Dr Jeya Balakrishna to be our next Registrar He’s enthusiastic, able and experienced and can rise to the challenge to improve what the RCPsych can do for all ages.
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For any research colleagues interested in CYP MH interventions…
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@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
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@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
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March 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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
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@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
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Overdiagnosis? Seems timely to reshare...
In CAMHS, little evidence of overdiagnosis of emotional disorders, rather the opposite - many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders not receiving a clinical diagnosis or timely help
Full 'STADIA' RCT: doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
In CAMHS, little evidence of overdiagnosis of emotional disorders, rather the opposite - many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders not receiving a clinical diagnosis or timely help
Full 'STADIA' RCT: doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
March 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Overdiagnosis? Seems timely to reshare...
In CAMHS, little evidence of overdiagnosis of emotional disorders, rather the opposite - many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders not receiving a clinical diagnosis or timely help
Full 'STADIA' RCT: doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
In CAMHS, little evidence of overdiagnosis of emotional disorders, rather the opposite - many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders not receiving a clinical diagnosis or timely help
Full 'STADIA' RCT: doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
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On the over diagnosis of #MentalHealth conditions our President said:
“People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”
Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
“People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”
Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
“Rise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE responds to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's comments about the overdiagnosis of mental health conditions.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
March 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On the over diagnosis of #MentalHealth conditions our President said:
“People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”
Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
“People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”
Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
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International Congress is back, taking place from 23 - 26 June in Wales! 🏴
Registration is now open and early bird rates will be available until 31 March 2025. Book now to save up to £100 on your ticket.
🎟️ Secure your place here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/congr...
Registration is now open and early bird rates will be available until 31 March 2025. Book now to save up to £100 on your ticket.
🎟️ Secure your place here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/congr...
March 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
International Congress is back, taking place from 23 - 26 June in Wales! 🏴
Registration is now open and early bird rates will be available until 31 March 2025. Book now to save up to £100 on your ticket.
🎟️ Secure your place here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/congr...
Registration is now open and early bird rates will be available until 31 March 2025. Book now to save up to £100 on your ticket.
🎟️ Secure your place here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/congr...
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We are now on BlueSky! 🥳
We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world.
Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.
We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world.
Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.
February 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We are now on BlueSky! 🥳
We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world.
Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.
We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world.
Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.
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See our full video abstract on Adult Psychiatric Outcomes of Young People Who Attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlIo...
@c-healy.bsky.social @drullalang.bsky.social @kirstieohare.bsky.social @hughramsay.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social
@c-healy.bsky.social @drullalang.bsky.social @kirstieohare.bsky.social @hughramsay.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social
Adult psychiatric outcomes for young people who attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
YouTube video by Ian Kelleher Lab
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February 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
See our full video abstract on Adult Psychiatric Outcomes of Young People Who Attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlIo...
@c-healy.bsky.social @drullalang.bsky.social @kirstieohare.bsky.social @hughramsay.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social
@c-healy.bsky.social @drullalang.bsky.social @kirstieohare.bsky.social @hughramsay.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social
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More excellent content with Prof Kapil Sayal and Andrea Danese talking about the large multi-centred RCT STADIA study and the impact of trauma and PTSD in children and young people. Less than 10% CYP with PTSD access effective treatment.
More excellent content with Prof Kapil Sayal and Andrea Danese talking about the large multi-centred RCT STADIA study and the impact of trauma and PTSD in children and young people. Less than 10% CYP with PTSD access effective treatment.
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up - New Year Conference Special (Part 3)
Podcast Episode · The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast · 10/02/2025 · 41m
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February 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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More excellent content with Prof Kapil Sayal and Andrea Danese talking about the large multi-centred RCT STADIA study and the impact of trauma and PTSD in children and young people. Less than 10% CYP with PTSD access effective treatment.
More excellent content with Prof Kapil Sayal and Andrea Danese talking about the large multi-centred RCT STADIA study and the impact of trauma and PTSD in children and young people. Less than 10% CYP with PTSD access effective treatment.
Reposted by Dr Elaine Lockhart
Time to act: hundreds of children sent out of area every day for mental health treatment
@rcpsych.bsky.social, @drladesmith.bsky.social, @elainelockhart.bsky.social
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@rcpsych.bsky.social, @drladesmith.bsky.social, @elainelockhart.bsky.social
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Time to act: hundreds of children sent out of area every day for mental health treatment
Our analysis of the latest NHS England data shows a shocking 319 children and adolescents in England were forced to travel out of their area for mental health treatment from December 2023 to November ...
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February 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Time to act: hundreds of children sent out of area every day for mental health treatment
@rcpsych.bsky.social, @drladesmith.bsky.social, @elainelockhart.bsky.social
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@rcpsych.bsky.social, @drladesmith.bsky.social, @elainelockhart.bsky.social
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
What a disheartening decision. Short sighted, adds to multiple challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities, small potatoes in terms of NHS spend but good example of primary and secondary prevention.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
What a disheartening decision. Short sighted, adds to multiple challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities, small potatoes in terms of NHS spend but good example of primary and secondary prevention.
soundcloud.com/rcpsych/chil... Here’s a chance to hear from Baroness Hilary Cass about her independent Review of gender indentity services for children and young people and also from Dr Saam Idelji-Tehrani about barriers to accessing mental health care for CYP from minoritised ethnic groups.
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up - New Year Conference Special (Part 1)
In this New Year special episode, Dr Elaine Lockhart sits down with Baroness Hilary Cass to discuss her pivotal role in chairing the independent review into gender identity services for children and y
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January 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
soundcloud.com/rcpsych/chil... Here’s a chance to hear from Baroness Hilary Cass about her independent Review of gender indentity services for children and young people and also from Dr Saam Idelji-Tehrani about barriers to accessing mental health care for CYP from minoritised ethnic groups.
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Interested in studying the fetal origins of childhood brain health? The Brain Health in Gen2020 programme is offering 4 PhD opportunites in this area of #neuroskyence. Apply by 12 Feb 2025. #AcademicSky
www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
Four Year PhD fellowships in the Brain health in Gen2020 Programme
PhD opportunities are offered across a wide range of subject areas, focusing on understanding the fetal origins of childhood brain health.
www.kcl.ac.uk
December 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Interested in studying the fetal origins of childhood brain health? The Brain Health in Gen2020 programme is offering 4 PhD opportunites in this area of #neuroskyence. Apply by 12 Feb 2025. #AcademicSky
www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
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Part 2 on Bipolar disorder in young people
Part 2 on Bipolar disorder in young people
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up: Bipolar Disorder (Part 2)
Podcast Episode · The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast · 16/12/2024 · 47m
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December 18, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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Part 2 on Bipolar disorder in young people
Part 2 on Bipolar disorder in young people
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Part 1 of our podcast on Bipolar disorder in young people
Part 1 of our podcast on Bipolar disorder in young people
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up: Bipolar Disorder (Part 1)
Podcast Episode · The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast · 16/12/2024 · 56m
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December 18, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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Part 1 of our podcast on Bipolar disorder in young people
Part 1 of our podcast on Bipolar disorder in young people
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New blog on treating child and adolescent
#PTSD, highlighting Julian Mutz's, Thole Hoppen's, Nexhmedin Morina's and Jessica Richardson's recent network meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry and discussing how evidence synthesis studies inform clinical practice
www.kcl.ac.uk/treating-chi...
#PTSD, highlighting Julian Mutz's, Thole Hoppen's, Nexhmedin Morina's and Jessica Richardson's recent network meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry and discussing how evidence synthesis studies inform clinical practice
www.kcl.ac.uk/treating-chi...
Treating child and adolescent PTSD – from research to the clinic
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this blog, Dr Julian Mutz from the Social,…
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December 18, 2024 at 12:09 PM
New blog on treating child and adolescent
#PTSD, highlighting Julian Mutz's, Thole Hoppen's, Nexhmedin Morina's and Jessica Richardson's recent network meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry and discussing how evidence synthesis studies inform clinical practice
www.kcl.ac.uk/treating-chi...
#PTSD, highlighting Julian Mutz's, Thole Hoppen's, Nexhmedin Morina's and Jessica Richardson's recent network meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry and discussing how evidence synthesis studies inform clinical practice
www.kcl.ac.uk/treating-chi...
Enjoy them Kate. They are clear and compelling while talking about so many Big Questions about our communities and society.
This will be my choice of listening on our Edinburgh to Cologne road trip next week (my husband a captive and willing audience) www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - The Reith Lectures, Gwen Adshead - Four Questions about Violence, Is Violence Normal?
Forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead asks if violence is normal.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Enjoy them Kate. They are clear and compelling while talking about so many Big Questions about our communities and society.
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BBC News - Learning to ride a bike gave me hope in a new country
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bikes are the best.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bikes are the best.
Learning to ride a bike gave me hope in a new country
Nahla Abdulla was feeling lost and lonely in a new country until learning to cycle pushed her to turn her life around.
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2024 at 6:15 AM
BBC News - Learning to ride a bike gave me hope in a new country
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bikes are the best.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bikes are the best.
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As a supplement to "No decision about me, without me: Collaborating with young people in mental health research," we include an infographic with guidance for young research advisors, created by a ReSET Young Person Advisory Group member
December 13, 2024 at 10:22 AM
As a supplement to "No decision about me, without me: Collaborating with young people in mental health research," we include an infographic with guidance for young research advisors, created by a ReSET Young Person Advisory Group member
Chair of our Child and Adolescent Faculty @DrElaineLockha1 responds to news that over 2m young people have a self-diagnosed mental health condition, encouraging them to seek information from trusted, evidence-based sources in the @Telegraph
Read more: t.co/xg7zbaZLeQ
Read more: t.co/xg7zbaZLeQ
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2024/12/13/britain-follow-france-into-crisis-caused-public-spending/
t.co
December 13, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Chair of our Child and Adolescent Faculty @DrElaineLockha1 responds to news that over 2m young people have a self-diagnosed mental health condition, encouraging them to seek information from trusted, evidence-based sources in the @Telegraph
Read more: t.co/xg7zbaZLeQ
Read more: t.co/xg7zbaZLeQ
Reposted by Dr Elaine Lockhart
Does my baby forget me when I go to work? It’s a common question among new parents.
To answer we need to explore the distinction between the complex narrative memory we have as adults and the earlier forms of recognition common to babies.
(Thread 🧵)
To answer we need to explore the distinction between the complex narrative memory we have as adults and the earlier forms of recognition common to babies.
(Thread 🧵)
December 2, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Does my baby forget me when I go to work? It’s a common question among new parents.
To answer we need to explore the distinction between the complex narrative memory we have as adults and the earlier forms of recognition common to babies.
(Thread 🧵)
To answer we need to explore the distinction between the complex narrative memory we have as adults and the earlier forms of recognition common to babies.
(Thread 🧵)
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Truly oustanding first Reith Lecture by Gwen Adshead plus the questions - @bbcradio4.bsky.social at its very best.
On the road with the Reiths. With our excellent lecturer Dr Gwen Adshead… coming to @bbcradio4.bsky.social security soon…
November 26, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Truly oustanding first Reith Lecture by Gwen Adshead plus the questions - @bbcradio4.bsky.social at its very best.