Population Mental Health
@popmhuk.bsky.social
Creating new opportunities for population-based improvements in mental health across the UK, focusing on children and young people, suicide and self-harm prevention and multiple long-term conditions. www.phiuk.org/population-mental-health
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How do we achieve real equity in #mentalhealth? In our latest blog, we discuss the pursuit of #equity in population mental health. It's not just about who's at the table, it's about who's missing & why www.phiuk.org/news/missing... @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social
🤝We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with
DATAMIND joining forces to improve population mental health & address inequalities across the UK. Read more here👉 datamind.org.uk/improving-po... @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @popdatascisu.bsky.social @ukri.org
DATAMIND joining forces to improve population mental health & address inequalities across the UK. Read more here👉 datamind.org.uk/improving-po... @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @popdatascisu.bsky.social @ukri.org
Improving Population Mental Health Through Collaboration: New partnership between DATAMIND and PHI UK Population Mental Health Consortium - Datamind
DATAMIND, the UK’s Mental Health Data Hub funded by the Medical Research Council, is working to improve access to mental health data and strengthen research across the UK. Its mission is to make menta...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🤝We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with
DATAMIND joining forces to improve population mental health & address inequalities across the UK. Read more here👉 datamind.org.uk/improving-po... @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @popdatascisu.bsky.social @ukri.org
DATAMIND joining forces to improve population mental health & address inequalities across the UK. Read more here👉 datamind.org.uk/improving-po... @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @popdatascisu.bsky.social @ukri.org
@lhgp.bsky.social @healthyurbanplaces.bsky.social @healthmod.bsky.social @kingscsmh.bsky.social @jdasmunshi.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk
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🔔Vacancy alert! Research Assistant with Population Mental Health! 🧠 Project management, PPI work & research output contributions. Deadline 30 Nov. Apply 👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/131106-... @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social #MentalHealth #Research #JobOpportunity
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔔Vacancy alert! Research Assistant with Population Mental Health! 🧠 Project management, PPI work & research output contributions. Deadline 30 Nov. Apply 👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/131106-... @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social #MentalHealth #Research #JobOpportunity
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🔔Vacancy alert! Research Assistant with Population Mental Health! 🧠 Project management, PPI work & research output contributions. Deadline 30 Nov. Apply 👉 www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/131106-... @pubhealthjobsuk.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social #MentalHealth #Research #JobOpportunity
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Join @ambervandenakker.bsky.social, Research Associate with @lhgp.bsky.social, on Tuesday 25 November for a #webinar on understanding and acting on commercial determinants of health in practice, hosted by Medicus Mundi Switzerland.
Register now: exciting-leader-6110.kit.com/2dbb5b1bd9
Register now: exciting-leader-6110.kit.com/2dbb5b1bd9
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Join @ambervandenakker.bsky.social, Research Associate with @lhgp.bsky.social, on Tuesday 25 November for a #webinar on understanding and acting on commercial determinants of health in practice, hosted by Medicus Mundi Switzerland.
Register now: exciting-leader-6110.kit.com/2dbb5b1bd9
Register now: exciting-leader-6110.kit.com/2dbb5b1bd9
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It's the perfect way to provide support between your appointments.
Developed alongside @dotwuk.bsky.social ,Refugee Action Kingston, Newham Borough, and Clarity in Marketing. With support and funding from @london.gov.uk.
Learn more: thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
Developed alongside @dotwuk.bsky.social ,Refugee Action Kingston, Newham Borough, and Clarity in Marketing. With support and funding from @london.gov.uk.
Learn more: thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
Signpost – your guide to life in the UK
Signpost is a free email service to help anyone seeking sanctuary in London find their way.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
It's the perfect way to provide support between your appointments.
Developed alongside @dotwuk.bsky.social ,Refugee Action Kingston, Newham Borough, and Clarity in Marketing. With support and funding from @london.gov.uk.
Learn more: thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
Developed alongside @dotwuk.bsky.social ,Refugee Action Kingston, Newham Borough, and Clarity in Marketing. With support and funding from @london.gov.uk.
Learn more: thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
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Are you a frontline worker supporting asylum seekers?
Signpost is a free, wellbeing email service. It offers a simple way to provide individuals with a regular flow of helpful, important, and supportive information.
Subscribe individuals to receive regular, clear and easy to understand advice…
Signpost is a free, wellbeing email service. It offers a simple way to provide individuals with a regular flow of helpful, important, and supportive information.
Subscribe individuals to receive regular, clear and easy to understand advice…
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Are you a frontline worker supporting asylum seekers?
Signpost is a free, wellbeing email service. It offers a simple way to provide individuals with a regular flow of helpful, important, and supportive information.
Subscribe individuals to receive regular, clear and easy to understand advice…
Signpost is a free, wellbeing email service. It offers a simple way to provide individuals with a regular flow of helpful, important, and supportive information.
Subscribe individuals to receive regular, clear and easy to understand advice…
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📅⌛ Only one more day to apply for this postdoc position with @jdasmunshi.bsky.social (+ @georgeploubidis.bsky.social & me) to do quantitative research on population mental health inequalities using survey and admin data:
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November 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
📅⌛ Only one more day to apply for this postdoc position with @jdasmunshi.bsky.social (+ @georgeploubidis.bsky.social & me) to do quantitative research on population mental health inequalities using survey and admin data:
my.corehr.com/pls/kclrecru...
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🚨 Hidden health crisis. Research from @kingshealth.bsky.social @maudsleycharity.bsky.social & @policyatkings.bsky.social most Britons unaware of extent to which severe mental illness cuts lives short – more than diabetes, obesity, or even smoking. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/life-ex... #MentalHealthMatters
Life expectancy gap for people with severe mental illness is 'hidden health crisis', study finds | King's College London
Most Britons unaware of extent to which severe mental illness cuts lives short
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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🚨 Hidden health crisis. Research from @kingshealth.bsky.social @maudsleycharity.bsky.social & @policyatkings.bsky.social most Britons unaware of extent to which severe mental illness cuts lives short – more than diabetes, obesity, or even smoking. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/life-ex... #MentalHealthMatters
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🔍 When real is not enough: Synthetic Populations in research & policy - Join Dr Andreas Hoehn @uofgshw.bsky.social for our next @healthmod.bsky.social Lunchtime Webinar. Discover how “digital twins” of the UK population can help shape smarter policy. Thu 4 Dec | 12:30 pm | Register: bit.ly/4p2r5BN
When real is not enough: Synthetic Populations in research and policy
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November 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🔍 When real is not enough: Synthetic Populations in research & policy - Join Dr Andreas Hoehn @uofgshw.bsky.social for our next @healthmod.bsky.social Lunchtime Webinar. Discover how “digital twins” of the UK population can help shape smarter policy. Thu 4 Dec | 12:30 pm | Register: bit.ly/4p2r5BN
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Review of the UK's significant health-related labour market challenges by Sir Charlies Mayfield show how we can build a healthier, more inclusive working life for millions. Key message: keeping Britain working is good for people, good for employers, and good for the country.
This morning's reading: "Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working" from Department of Health and Social Care www.gov.uk/government/n...
Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working
More than 60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is pushing people out of work and holding back growth.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Review of the UK's significant health-related labour market challenges by Sir Charlies Mayfield show how we can build a healthier, more inclusive working life for millions. Key message: keeping Britain working is good for people, good for employers, and good for the country.
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Today our Researcher Dr Hugh Rice @universityofleeds.bsky.social presents to the Greater London Authority Social Evidence Data User Group. Sharing details of our Inclusive Economy datasets - with tailored insights for London - that explore the extent and nature of economic inclusion across GB
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Today our Researcher Dr Hugh Rice @universityofleeds.bsky.social presents to the Greater London Authority Social Evidence Data User Group. Sharing details of our Inclusive Economy datasets - with tailored insights for London - that explore the extent and nature of economic inclusion across GB
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📢Excited to say that registration is open for Prevention Research 2026, 4-5 March, Birmingham. Visit preventionresearch26.co.uk to book your place and explore the latest research and strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases and reducing health inequalities across the UK.
Prevention Research 2026
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November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
📢Excited to say that registration is open for Prevention Research 2026, 4-5 March, Birmingham. Visit preventionresearch26.co.uk to book your place and explore the latest research and strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases and reducing health inequalities across the UK.
@phiuk.bsky.social @lhgp.bsky.social @healthyurbanplaces.bsky.social @healthmod.bsky.social @thriveldn.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
🌟 Three projects supporting marginalised young people's mental health have been awarded £24k in seed funding.
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
UKRI Population Mental Health Event - Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham July 2025 (3min)
YouTube video by Shei Breathe
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November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🌟 Three projects supporting marginalised young people's mental health have been awarded £24k in seed funding.
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
UKRI Population Mental Health Event - Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham July 2025 (3min)
YouTube video by Shei Breathe
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November 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🌟 Three projects supporting marginalised young people's mental health have been awarded £24k in seed funding.
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
💙 Watch highlights from the Population Mental Health Consortium innovation lab (June 2025, Birmingham) 👇
#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation #Research youtu.be/Lm2xkPVn3Uw
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What an incredible Innovation Lab! Amazing collabs formed today around digital innovations for suicide & self-harm prevention. Exciting projects pitched! Can't wait to see these ideas develop! Thanks to everyone who participated #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth #SuicidePrevention Tag or repost
October 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
What an incredible Innovation Lab! Amazing collabs formed today around digital innovations for suicide & self-harm prevention. Exciting projects pitched! Can't wait to see these ideas develop! Thanks to everyone who participated #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth #SuicidePrevention Tag or repost
Today's Innovation Lab is live! Researchers, orgs & communities collaborating on digital innovations for suicide & self-harm prevention. Up to £40k seed funding available. Can't wait to see what research collabs emerge! Here today? Give us a wave! #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth #SuicidePrevention
October 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Today's Innovation Lab is live! Researchers, orgs & communities collaborating on digital innovations for suicide & self-harm prevention. Up to £40k seed funding available. Can't wait to see what research collabs emerge! Here today? Give us a wave! #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth #SuicidePrevention
📆 Upcoming event 22 Oct 4pm: Supporting the mental health & wellbeing of forcibly displaced populations. The Refugee Mental Health in Place Network are hosting a seminar with Dr Ross White to discuss his research. Register: bit.ly/3K4fm6m @phiuk.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
📆 Upcoming event 22 Oct 4pm: Supporting the mental health & wellbeing of forcibly displaced populations. The Refugee Mental Health in Place Network are hosting a seminar with Dr Ross White to discuss his research. Register: bit.ly/3K4fm6m @phiuk.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
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How can mental health research can contribute meaningfully in the era of lived experience?
Join our seminar with Dr Cristian Montenegro to hear how sociology can enrich patient and public involvement agendas.
Sign up here: bit.ly/3VIinMg
📆 Wednesday 29 October 4-5pm
#PPIE #mentalhealth
Join our seminar with Dr Cristian Montenegro to hear how sociology can enrich patient and public involvement agendas.
Sign up here: bit.ly/3VIinMg
📆 Wednesday 29 October 4-5pm
#PPIE #mentalhealth
Proximity and Incongruence: The social sciences in the era of lived experience | King's College London
An online seminar on how sociology can enrich participatory research agendas.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
How can mental health research can contribute meaningfully in the era of lived experience?
Join our seminar with Dr Cristian Montenegro to hear how sociology can enrich patient and public involvement agendas.
Sign up here: bit.ly/3VIinMg
📆 Wednesday 29 October 4-5pm
#PPIE #mentalhealth
Join our seminar with Dr Cristian Montenegro to hear how sociology can enrich patient and public involvement agendas.
Sign up here: bit.ly/3VIinMg
📆 Wednesday 29 October 4-5pm
#PPIE #mentalhealth
Interested in Latent Class Analysis? 📊
Join Dr Rebecca Rhead's intro seminar on this powerful method for uncovering hidden subgroups in populations.
📆 22 Oct, 14:30-15:30
Register: bit.ly/3IYtlua
@rebeccarhead.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
Join Dr Rebecca Rhead's intro seminar on this powerful method for uncovering hidden subgroups in populations.
📆 22 Oct, 14:30-15:30
Register: bit.ly/3IYtlua
@rebeccarhead.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
Introduction to Latent Class Analysis | King's College London
Latent Class Analysis is a powerful statistical method for uncovering hidden subgroups in populations, widely used across social and health sciences.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Interested in Latent Class Analysis? 📊
Join Dr Rebecca Rhead's intro seminar on this powerful method for uncovering hidden subgroups in populations.
📆 22 Oct, 14:30-15:30
Register: bit.ly/3IYtlua
@rebeccarhead.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
Join Dr Rebecca Rhead's intro seminar on this powerful method for uncovering hidden subgroups in populations.
📆 22 Oct, 14:30-15:30
Register: bit.ly/3IYtlua
@rebeccarhead.bsky.social @phiuk.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
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New from @healthyurbanplaces.bsky.social Making Children-Friendly Streets - Lessons learnt from Bradford District’s School Street Schemes 🏃♂️🚲 www.phiuk.org/news/making-...
Making Children-Friendly Streets Lessons learnt from Bradford District’s School Street Schemes
Healthy Urban places have created an evidence briefing showing what we can learn from the experience of implementing Bradford District’s School Street Schemes.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
New from @healthyurbanplaces.bsky.social Making Children-Friendly Streets - Lessons learnt from Bradford District’s School Street Schemes 🏃♂️🚲 www.phiuk.org/news/making-...
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🚨Vacancy: Fully Funded 3.5yr PhD @universityofleeds.bsky.social Join our team to work on dynamic microsimulation for health with Prof Alison Heppenstall & Prof Nik Lomax.
💰 Stipend £20,780 + fees
🌍 Open UK & International applicants
📅 Apply by 31 Oct 2025 – starts Mar 2026
Details: bit.ly/46CdwBc
💰 Stipend £20,780 + fees
🌍 Open UK & International applicants
📅 Apply by 31 Oct 2025 – starts Mar 2026
Details: bit.ly/46CdwBc
September 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🚨Vacancy: Fully Funded 3.5yr PhD @universityofleeds.bsky.social Join our team to work on dynamic microsimulation for health with Prof Alison Heppenstall & Prof Nik Lomax.
💰 Stipend £20,780 + fees
🌍 Open UK & International applicants
📅 Apply by 31 Oct 2025 – starts Mar 2026
Details: bit.ly/46CdwBc
💰 Stipend £20,780 + fees
🌍 Open UK & International applicants
📅 Apply by 31 Oct 2025 – starts Mar 2026
Details: bit.ly/46CdwBc
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Want to learning more? Join our @healthmod.bsky.social lunchtime webinar series to discover how our modelling work is shaping healthier, fairer policies. These short 30-40 min sessions include a live Q&A. Always engaging and easy to follow. Register: uofglasgow.zoom.us/ze/hub/HealthMod
October 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Want to learning more? Join our @healthmod.bsky.social lunchtime webinar series to discover how our modelling work is shaping healthier, fairer policies. These short 30-40 min sessions include a live Q&A. Always engaging and easy to follow. Register: uofglasgow.zoom.us/ze/hub/HealthMod
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With so many policy simulation models available, how do you know which ones to trust? In our Lunchtime Zoom Webinar Dr Lisa Garnham @lisagarnham.bsky.social reveals the key criteria every policymaker and researcher should know. Thursday 23 October at 12 noon. Register Now: bit.ly/4ntpkwN
October 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
With so many policy simulation models available, how do you know which ones to trust? In our Lunchtime Zoom Webinar Dr Lisa Garnham @lisagarnham.bsky.social reveals the key criteria every policymaker and researcher should know. Thursday 23 October at 12 noon. Register Now: bit.ly/4ntpkwN