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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 1d

@kingsioppn.bsky.social @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social @popres-uk.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social

Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 1d

🆕Our team’s new blog is out in Research Matters by the @the-sra.org.uk!
👏 Written by Elena Triantafillopoulou, @georginagbb.bsky.social & Siann Hirani, it introduces the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets - a discoverability platform for 2,500+ longitudinal datasets.
👉 atlaslongitudinaldatasets.ac.uk

The Social Research Association @the-sra.org.uk · 15d

The latest edition of Research Matters is out now.

Visit our website for articles including:

🔹 Introducing the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets
🔹 The challenges of mistrust, misinformation and polarisation
🔹 Perspectives on Scotland’s third sector impact

& more!

the-sra.org.uk/SRA/SRA/Publ...

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 8d

@mqmentalhealth.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @briddycent.bsky.social @georginagbb.bsky.social @niamhdooley.bsky.social @malaikalo.bsky.social

Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 8d

🎉We are celebrating 2,500+ datasets on the #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets! This milestone wouldn't be possible without our funder @wellcometrust.bsky.social, #livedexperience experts, and community of users! Thank you for supporting the Atlas!
Find 2,500+ datasets on atlaslongitudinaldatasets.ac.uk

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 15d

@wellcometrust.bsky.social @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @briddycent.bsky.social @malaikalo.bsky.social @clscohorts.bsky.social @popres-uk.bsky.social

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · 15d

Just back from #SLLS2025 in Fribourg, Switzerland! We shared the #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets, #CatalogueMHM & how lived experience can shape longitudinal research (thanks Jan & Michael! 🙌). Email us at [email protected] if you would like a webinar!
@sllshome.bsky.social

Five photos of the Atlas team at the SLLS conference in Fribourg, Switzerland.

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · Jun 19

@wellcometrust.bsky.social @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @ukdsimpact.bsky.social @ukdataservice.bsky.social

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · Jun 19

🆕~80% of UK longitudinal datasets are accessible. Find out how in a new blog about the #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets!

@georginagbb.bsky.social and Siann Hirani from the #PALMteam write about data accessibility and impact for the @ukdataservice.bsky.social

🔗: blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/atlas-of-lon...

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UK Data Service Impact @ukdsimpact.bsky.social · Jun 9

🌍New on the Data impact blog 🌍

@georginagbb.bsky.social and Siann Hirani introduce the #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets

blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/atlas-of-lon...

@larseneault.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social

A globe of earth tilted to one side with Africa prominent

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 22

🌼 That's it for the #CatalogueMHM 2025 Spring newsletter! Stay tuned for more news and updates about the #CatalogueMHM and #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets, and check out our previous newsletters here: www.cataloguementalhealth.ac.uk?content=17 🧵6/6

Catalogue of Mental Health Measures - Our news & updates over time

www.cataloguementalhealth.ac.uk

Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 22

👥Team updates
The PALM team has welcomed three new research assistants: Georgina, Siann and Rizza! 🧵5/6

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 22

📢#AtlasLongitudinalDatasets Webinars
We now offer free webinars on using the Atlas and fascinating insights into its creation and development.
Email us at [email protected] if you are interested!
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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 22

🆕New accessibility feature
Across the #CatalogueMHM, we have integrated definitions for key terms from the DATAMIND UK glossary to clarify any complex language and increase the accessibility of the content. Check it out here: www.cataloguementalhealth.ac.uk?content=search
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Catalogue of Mental Health Measures - Browse or search studies and measures

www.cataloguementalhealth.ac.uk

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 22

🗣️Input from the public
We have a new page on the #CatalogueMHM where we share how we implement feedback from public contributors such as the DATAMIND UK Super Research Advisory Group. Check it out here: www.cataloguementalhealth.ac.uk?content=20
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Catalogue of Mental Health Measures - Input from the public

www.cataloguementalhealth.ac.uk

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 22

🌼It's time for the #CatalogueMHM 2025 Spring newsletter! Check out the thread for what's new on the Catalogue, team updates and more!
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@wellcometrust.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social

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Bridget Bryan @briddycent.bsky.social · May 21

Conceptualising workplace loneliness: a qualitative investigation with UK workers - Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology

Purpose Loneliness has been identified as an important risk factor for mental health problems, and concern about its impact on workers’ health and wellbeing has grown in recent years. While a body of ...

doi.org

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 15

@wellcometrust.bsky.social @closer-uk.bsky.social @popres-uk.bsky.social @sllshome.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 15

🎉We are thrilled to have 2000+ datasets on the #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets!
New datasets, global users, and a whole lot more on the way 🌍💡
👀 Keep watching this space for exciting updates.
🔗 atlaslongitudinaldatasets.ac.uk

Text: 2000+ datasets from across the world now published on the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 13

@clscohorts.bsky.social @popres-uk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @aphrc.bsky.social @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social @closer-uk.bsky.social @ukdsimpact.bsky.social

Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 13

🖥️Are you a data custodian? The @wellcometrust.bsky.social and @neuromatch.bsky.social are bringing together mental health researchers, data scientists and data custodians for their new Mental Health Award! Sign up here to meet a potential match: wellcome.mindmatch.app
🗓️Deadline is 18th May

MindMatch

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 13

🖥️Are you a data custodian? The @wellcometrust.bsky.social and @neuromatch.bsky.social are bringing together mental health researchers, data scientists and data custodians for their new Mental Health Award! Sign up here to meet a potential match: wellcome.mindmatch.app
🗓️Deadline is 18th May

MindMatch

wellcome.mindmatch.app

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 8

@wellcometrust.bsky.social @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · May 8

🎉 It's been an exciting first 3 months for the #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets!🗺️We've seen incredible global engagement, and the momentum is just getting started! 🚀 More updates are on the way—new features, new datasets, and new ways to explore! Dive in now: atlaslongitudinaldatasets.ac.uk

Celebrating 3 months of the Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets!
Usage stats:
2400+ users
400+ new datasets
Users from over 95 countries
Comments from users:
“Thanks very much, a tremendously useful resource.”
“I will definitely be spreading the word!”
“The user-friendly searchable way to find data is incredible!”
“It’s a game changer.”
“Very user friendly!”
Logos:
Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets
King's College London
Wellcome Trust
MQ Mental Health Research

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · Apr 30

Want to learn how to use the Atlas? Email us at [email protected] to set up a webinar! 🧵2/2

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · Apr 30

The new exciting @wellcometrust.bsky.social Mental Health Award is out – ‘Leveraging longitudinal data to transform early intervention in mental health’. Use the #AtlasLongitudinalDatasets to find datasets from around the world suitable for your application: atlaslongitudinaldatasets.ac.uk 🧵1/2

Wellcome Trust @wellcometrust.bsky.social · Apr 23

Our new Mental Health Award is open for applications. 📢

We’re offering up to £5 million per award to use longitudinal datasets to find early signs of anxiety, depression or psychosis.

Learn more at our informational webinar on 7 May ⤵️
wellcome.org/grant-fundin...

Catherine Sebastian, Head of Evidence at Wellcome, says: "We encourage mental health researchers and data scientists to work together to unlock the potential of longitudinal data for early intervention."

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Louise Arseneault @larseneault.bsky.social · Apr 24

@mqmentalhealth.bsky.social
@kingsioppn.bsky.social
@popres-uk.bsky.social
@wellcometrust.bsky.social

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