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Youth Resilience Unit
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Launched on March 1, 2021. Our team researches how young people use resources to prevent and overcome mental distress. Please see more at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres/centre-for-psychiatry-and-mental-health/youth-resilience-unit/
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DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 2d
Great to see researcher Golnaz Atefi present 'Attitudes Toward Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction Among Minoritised Ethnic Communities in the UK' at #35AEC. Project led by Prof Naaheed Mukadam #denpruQM @claudiacooper.bsky.social @charlesmarshall.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social
Golnaz Atefi presenting DeNPRU-QM work at Alzheimer's Europe Conference in Bologna, October 2025
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QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · 1d
New paper alert - Great work on body dissatisfaction and disordered eating among South Asian women and girls in the UK - please do share!
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The pressure to be ‘Fair and Lovely’: Exploring the contributing factors to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating among South Asian women and girls in the UK
Little is known about culturally relevant factors contributing to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating among British South Asians, despite data …
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QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · 9d
A great new paper to share - National roll-out of social prescribing in England's primary care system: a longitudinal observational study using Clinical Practice Research Datalink data - please do share widely!
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National roll-out of social prescribing in England's primary care system: a longitudinal observational study using Clinical Practice Research Datalink data
Social prescribing has expanded rapidly in England, far exceeding initial targets of 900 000 patients by 2023–24, suggesting broad service acceptability. Progress is being made in reaching specific ta...
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · 10d
A colleague is advertising a PhD opportunity - “The Origins of Risk and Resilience: Tracing the Predictors of Infant Brain Development and Mental Health Across Generations” - you can find the details here:
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The Origins of Risk and Resilience: Tracing the Predictors of Infant Brain Development and Mental Health Across Generations - MRC DTP
Background and Aims: Mental disorders often have their origins long before symptoms emerge—sometimes even before birth. The experiences of parents, including exposure to stress and the availability of...
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · 13d
A great and informative seminar!
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QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · 13d
On Tuesday at our monthly Centre Seminar, Prof Kate Woodcock from @unibirmingham.bsky.social presented on a great new immersive programme to support mental health in classrooms. Thanks to those who joined online and in person. See you next month!
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · 16d
Child labour affects up to 1/4 children in low- & medium-income countries. Sharing the CREATE project website - this study is about Healing the emotional wounds of illegal child workers through a co-produced arts-based program and is a multi-country feasibility study www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres...
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Nathan Davies @profnathandavies.bsky.social · 16d
Fascinating review just out from @ejmspencer.bsky.social -communication practices when conducting advance care planning in dementia care -professionals do not always follow up when older adults initiate advance care planning conversations academic.oup.com/ageing/artic... @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 19d
At LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED event experts discussed the threat of false or misleading health information

Watch a recording of the event online and find out more about health #misinformation & what we can do to fight it.

📽️👉 youtube.com/live/H_nClQ2...

#PublicHealth
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · 24d
@dennisougrin.bsky.social 's group group a unique association between the history of sexual abuse self-harm and pain hyposensitivity - new paper out now!
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Associations between childhood maltreatment, self-harm, and pain sensitivity in care-experienced adolescents living in the UK: a cross-sectional study
Childhood maltreatment is a major public health issue and associated with self-harm in adolescents. Self-harm is the strongest recognised predictor of…
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GRACE Study - QM @gracedementiacare.bsky.social · 27d
@claudiacooper.bsky.social and @jbudge.bsky.social were delighted to launch the GRACE (Goal-directed, Accessible & Evidence-based Care) Programme at the Alzheimer’s Society Annual conference yesterday. We are ready to hey started! #ASAC2025

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alzsocresearch.bsky.social @alzsocresearch.bsky.social · 28d
@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social is committing £2m to support the GRACE Programme, tackling healthcare inequalities in dementia.

GRACE, led by Professor Claudia Cooper and Jessica Budgett @QMUL, will adapt proven resources so they work for everyone.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBvs...
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The Alzheimer’s Society GRACE programme: Better dementia care for everyone
YouTube video by Alzheimer's Society
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QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · 27d
Great to share this video where our centre's Prof @claudiacooper.bsky.social and Jessica Budgett are interviewed about the Alzheimer’s Society GRACE programme which will deliver better dementia care for everyone who needs it youtu.be/MBvsnMcGtOk?...
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The Alzheimer’s Society GRACE programme: Better dementia care for everyone
YouTube video by Alzheimer's Society
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Nathan Davies @profnathandavies.bsky.social · 27d
Delighted to be part of the team led by @claudiacooper.bsky.social & @jbudge.bsky.social awarded the Alzheimer's Society Centre for Inequalities. £2 million to ensure that no one with dementia is left behind, tackling a spectrum of inequalities and inequity. @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social
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alzsocresearch.bsky.social @alzsocresearch.bsky.social · 28d
@alzheimerssoc.bsky.social is committing £2m to support the GRACE Programme, tackling healthcare inequalities in dementia.

GRACE, led by Professor Claudia Cooper and Jessica Budgett @QMUL, will adapt proven resources so they work for everyone.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBvs...
#ItWillTakeASociety
The Alzheimer’s Society GRACE programme: Better dementia care for everyone
YouTube video by Alzheimer's Society
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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 29d
Did you know - testing is recommended every 3 to 6 months if you have sex more often, with different people and once a year if you have a regular partner.

If you haven't tested in a while take a couple of minutes to book your next test here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/chattopat/
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#BeeWell @beewelluk.bsky.social · 29d
Inclusion isn't a bolt-on; it's a foundation of effective schooling. We're calling for the government to place this definition of inclusion in the Schools White Paper: all staff supporting all children so they can belong, achieve, and thrive.
#InclusionForAll 
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BAPT British Association Of Play Therapists @bapt.info · 29d
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · Sep 9
A great study for young people aged 18-24 who have experienced periods of loneliness - please do share!
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Lauren Turner @laureneturner.bsky.social · Sep 9
👀 We’re looking for young people aged 18–24 to join an online focus group about experiences of #loneliness

📅 Wednesday 17th September, 6–7:30pm

🌟£20 voucher for your time!

⬇️ Register your interest by Tuesday 16th Sept: qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

✉️ [email protected] with any questions
A recruitment poster advertising a focus group for young people aged 18-24 who have experienced repeated periods of loneliness.
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · Sep 8
A reminder that we are hosting a free online seminar,
on "Positive body image and prevention of eating disorders in a school context", Dr Hannah Lewis, 23 Sept 2025, 4-5PM UK

Register for a free ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-b...

Pls do share! @qmul-wiph.bsky.social
Positive body image and prevention of eating disorders in a school context
The role of promoting a positive body image in improving young people's mental health.
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QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 4
Happy to circulate at new paper on a synthesis of evidence on psychosocial and demographics associates of physical multimorbidity in people with severe mental illness - congratulations @eglawrence.bsky.social and colleagues!
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Erin Grace Lawrence @eglawrence.bsky.social · Sep 3
📢 New paper! Thrilled to share my first PhD publication @schizbulletin.bsky.social 🎉

📖 We synthesise evidence on psychosocial and demographic associates of physical multimorbidity among people with SMI.

An important step with more to follow. Watch this space!
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Psychosocial and Demographic Factors Associated with Physical Multimorbidity in Severe Mental Illness: A Systematic Review
AbstractBackground and Hypothesis. People with severe mental illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have a reduced life expectancy. This
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Dr Aly Norman @dralysonnorman.bsky.social · Aug 26
Reconnecting to the person before acquired brain injury: A continuing bonds grief intervention
Introducing a new paper testing a letter writing technique to support family members after brain injury
#braininjuryawareness #FamiliesAfterBrainInjury
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QMUL Centre for Psychiatry & Mental Health @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social · Sep 3
Sharing research on Bluesky gets better engagement than on the other place www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Research posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagement
Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.
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UCL Health of the Public @uclhealthpublic.bsky.social · Sep 3
Applications for the 2026 Pairing Scheme will close Friday 26 September.

An excellent opportunity for research scientists to be paired with UK parliamentarians and civil servants, where they will gain an insight into how research findings can help inform policy making.

Details below ⬇️
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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · Sep 1
The Royal Society's #PairingScheme26 is now open for applications for researchers. This scheme pairs scientists with UK parliamentarians or civil servants. Find out more and apply now for this unique scheme: https://royalsociety.org/grants/training-mentoring-partnership-schemes/pairing-scheme/
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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · Sep 2
Mind the Kids podcast - 'Monitoring vs knowing: Rethinking the parent child dynamics' with Isabel Aks and Professor William Pelham talk to Mark Tebbs. Listen to learn more. https://bit.ly/4oyFZQF
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European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry @escaponline.bsky.social · Sep 2
New research: Indirect associations between adolescent #ADHD and/or oppositional defiant disorder symptoms and adult incomes: the mediating roles of education and co-occurring psychiatric disorders by Seppä et al:
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#openaccess #ECAP
Indirect associations between adolescent ADHD and/or oppositional defiant disorder symptoms and adult incomes: the mediating roles of education and co-occurring psychiatric disorders - European Child ...
This longitudinal, population-based cohort study examines the direct and indirect associations between adolescent Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder (...
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · Sep 1
A great team-building hike from Eastbourne last Friday. A lovely day out with the team members.
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Youth Resilience Unit @qmulresilience.bsky.social · Sep 1
And Julia Michalek presented on "Harnessing personal and social resources in managing internalising and externalising symptoms in children living in low resource settings." She also presented on "Trust perception in refugee children" at a symposium on psycho-social functioning in refugee youth.