The Mental Elf
@thementalelf.bsky.social
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Conversations about Youth Mental Health research from the fabulous #AMHDMshowcase on 11-12 Feb.
We made a set of videos that we've shared on Instagram and LinkedIn - links in this thread below if you want to take a look!
Please share @ukri.org
We made a set of videos that we've shared on Instagram and LinkedIn - links in this thread below if you want to take a look!
Please share @ukri.org
NHS Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners delivered focused panic therapy after just 2 half-day training sessions.
Recovery rates looked promising, but it's only a small trial, so we can't draw firm conclusions yet.
📊 Larger trials needed.
buff.ly/vtGR4E5
#PanicDisorder #NHS #MentalHealth
Recovery rates looked promising, but it's only a small trial, so we can't draw firm conclusions yet.
📊 Larger trials needed.
buff.ly/vtGR4E5
#PanicDisorder #NHS #MentalHealth
February 17, 2026 at 7:41 AM
NHS Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners delivered focused panic therapy after just 2 half-day training sessions.
Recovery rates looked promising, but it's only a small trial, so we can't draw firm conclusions yet.
📊 Larger trials needed.
buff.ly/vtGR4E5
#PanicDisorder #NHS #MentalHealth
Recovery rates looked promising, but it's only a small trial, so we can't draw firm conclusions yet.
📊 Larger trials needed.
buff.ly/vtGR4E5
#PanicDisorder #NHS #MentalHealth
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🚨 Did you know we have a four-part Podcast series with the @thementalelf.bsky.social discussing what is required to tackle the growing mental health crisis among children and young people? Guest speakers include Prof Pasco Fearon, Prof Essi Viding, and Prof Peter Fonagy. #AdolescentMentalHealth 🎙️
February 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM
🚨 Did you know we have a four-part Podcast series with the @thementalelf.bsky.social discussing what is required to tackle the growing mental health crisis among children and young people? Guest speakers include Prof Pasco Fearon, Prof Essi Viding, and Prof Peter Fonagy. #AdolescentMentalHealth 🎙️
Black university students report harsher marking, staff disbelief in their work, microaggressions & institutional barriers. Universities aren't neutral—they're perpetuating racism.
📚 Think your institution is doing fine? Read this research.
buff.ly/pK7NlQX
#HigherEducation #Racism #MentalHealth
📚 Think your institution is doing fine? Read this research.
buff.ly/pK7NlQX
#HigherEducation #Racism #MentalHealth
February 16, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Black university students report harsher marking, staff disbelief in their work, microaggressions & institutional barriers. Universities aren't neutral—they're perpetuating racism.
📚 Think your institution is doing fine? Read this research.
buff.ly/pK7NlQX
#HigherEducation #Racism #MentalHealth
📚 Think your institution is doing fine? Read this research.
buff.ly/pK7NlQX
#HigherEducation #Racism #MentalHealth
Conversations about Youth Mental Health research from the fabulous #AMHDMshowcase on 11-12 Feb.
We made a set of videos that we've shared on Instagram and LinkedIn - links in this thread below if you want to take a look!
Please share @ukri.org
We made a set of videos that we've shared on Instagram and LinkedIn - links in this thread below if you want to take a look!
Please share @ukri.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Conversations about Youth Mental Health research from the fabulous #AMHDMshowcase on 11-12 Feb.
We made a set of videos that we've shared on Instagram and LinkedIn - links in this thread below if you want to take a look!
Please share @ukri.org
We made a set of videos that we've shared on Instagram and LinkedIn - links in this thread below if you want to take a look!
Please share @ukri.org
British Muslims worry about judgment & misunderstanding in therapy. But encouragingly, most say treatment can work when clinicians show genuine respect & cultural awareness.
Read the full blog: buff.ly/O5E1NGt
#MentalHealth #Therapy #CulturalCompetence #IslamicMentalHealth #TherapyAccess
Read the full blog: buff.ly/O5E1NGt
#MentalHealth #Therapy #CulturalCompetence #IslamicMentalHealth #TherapyAccess
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM
British Muslims worry about judgment & misunderstanding in therapy. But encouragingly, most say treatment can work when clinicians show genuine respect & cultural awareness.
Read the full blog: buff.ly/O5E1NGt
#MentalHealth #Therapy #CulturalCompetence #IslamicMentalHealth #TherapyAccess
Read the full blog: buff.ly/O5E1NGt
#MentalHealth #Therapy #CulturalCompetence #IslamicMentalHealth #TherapyAccess
Closing reflections now at #AMHDMshowcase from Prof Ed Bullmore and UKRI representatives Louise Jones (MRC), Alison Park (ESRC) and Jaideep Gupta (AHRC).
Plus – poster prize announcements! 🏆
Plus – poster prize announcements! 🏆
February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Closing reflections now at #AMHDMshowcase from Prof Ed Bullmore and UKRI representatives Louise Jones (MRC), Alison Park (ESRC) and Jaideep Gupta (AHRC).
Plus – poster prize announcements! 🏆
Plus – poster prize announcements! 🏆
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If you would like to know more about our work on social media and eating disorders, you can sign up for our CPD-certified workshop with Beat:
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-informat...
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-informat...
February 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
If you would like to know more about our work on social media and eating disorders, you can sign up for our CPD-certified workshop with Beat:
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-informat...
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-informat...
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You can see the co-produced outputs here:
edifyresearch.co.uk/resources/53...
Our experts by experience were fantastic to work with and so knowledgeable!
edifyresearch.co.uk/resources/53...
Our experts by experience were fantastic to work with and so knowledgeable!
February 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
You can see the co-produced outputs here:
edifyresearch.co.uk/resources/53...
Our experts by experience were fantastic to work with and so knowledgeable!
edifyresearch.co.uk/resources/53...
Our experts by experience were fantastic to work with and so knowledgeable!
We're just getting ready for our closing panel discussion at #AMHDMshowcase
The Future of Adolescent Mental Health
The Future of Adolescent Mental Health
February 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM
We're just getting ready for our closing panel discussion at #AMHDMshowcase
The Future of Adolescent Mental Health
The Future of Adolescent Mental Health
Our next presentation is about ATTUNE:
A multidisciplinary research programme understanding mechanisms and mental health impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences to co-design preventative arts and digital interventions.
Kam Bhui and Jack Hanrahan
#AMHDMshowcase
A multidisciplinary research programme understanding mechanisms and mental health impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences to co-design preventative arts and digital interventions.
Kam Bhui and Jack Hanrahan
#AMHDMshowcase
February 12, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Our next presentation is about ATTUNE:
A multidisciplinary research programme understanding mechanisms and mental health impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences to co-design preventative arts and digital interventions.
Kam Bhui and Jack Hanrahan
#AMHDMshowcase
A multidisciplinary research programme understanding mechanisms and mental health impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences to co-design preventative arts and digital interventions.
Kam Bhui and Jack Hanrahan
#AMHDMshowcase
In our next session at #AMHDMshowcase: Prof Rose McCabe and team present "Agency In Practise"
A collaborative presentation exploring agency in mental health – presented by researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience together.
🔗 mcpin.org/project/agency
@CityStGeorges @McPinFdn
A collaborative presentation exploring agency in mental health – presented by researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience together.
🔗 mcpin.org/project/agency
@CityStGeorges @McPinFdn
Agency - The McPin Foundation
Agency, Social Identity & Justice in Mental Health: A collaboration with young people, clinicians & academics.
mcpin.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:29 AM
In our next session at #AMHDMshowcase: Prof Rose McCabe and team present "Agency In Practise"
A collaborative presentation exploring agency in mental health – presented by researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience together.
🔗 mcpin.org/project/agency
@CityStGeorges @McPinFdn
A collaborative presentation exploring agency in mental health – presented by researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience together.
🔗 mcpin.org/project/agency
@CityStGeorges @McPinFdn
Good morning! Day 2 of #AMHDMshowcase begins 🌅
Another packed morning of adolescent mental health research insights ahead.
Early Career Researchers are networking in the Trinity Suite – great to see the next generation connecting! @UKRI.org
Another packed morning of adolescent mental health research insights ahead.
Early Career Researchers are networking in the Trinity Suite – great to see the next generation connecting! @UKRI.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Good morning! Day 2 of #AMHDMshowcase begins 🌅
Another packed morning of adolescent mental health research insights ahead.
Early Career Researchers are networking in the Trinity Suite – great to see the next generation connecting! @UKRI.org
Another packed morning of adolescent mental health research insights ahead.
Early Career Researchers are networking in the Trinity Suite – great to see the next generation connecting! @UKRI.org
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When #research isn’t accessible or clearly communicated 👇 this is what happens. We need accurate, reliable evidence – not just catchy headlines. #Psychologyintheclassroom chats to @thementalelf.bsky.social's Andre Tomlin to discuss the challenges of making research accessible.
February 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
When #research isn’t accessible or clearly communicated 👇 this is what happens. We need accurate, reliable evidence – not just catchy headlines. #Psychologyintheclassroom chats to @thementalelf.bsky.social's Andre Tomlin to discuss the challenges of making research accessible.
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
The theme: 'This is My Place' 🏫
The Connected Belonging model says schools should support relationships to community, culture, peers - not just teach "grit".
What if wellbeing isn't about individual resilience, but belonging?
#SchoolMentalHealth
🧵 THREAD
The theme: 'This is My Place' 🏫
The Connected Belonging model says schools should support relationships to community, culture, peers - not just teach "grit".
What if wellbeing isn't about individual resilience, but belonging?
#SchoolMentalHealth
🧵 THREAD
February 12, 2026 at 7:41 AM
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
The theme: 'This is My Place' 🏫
The Connected Belonging model says schools should support relationships to community, culture, peers - not just teach "grit".
What if wellbeing isn't about individual resilience, but belonging?
#SchoolMentalHealth
🧵 THREAD
The theme: 'This is My Place' 🏫
The Connected Belonging model says schools should support relationships to community, culture, peers - not just teach "grit".
What if wellbeing isn't about individual resilience, but belonging?
#SchoolMentalHealth
🧵 THREAD
This is a peer reviewed book chapter from the Agency projects, funded under #AMHDM. As a team, we thought a lot about what we meant by 'expertise'. Three of us wrote this to articulate some of the key principles. publications.aston.ac.uk/id/eprint/45...
February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Now we are moving on to our
Panel for Children's Mental Health Week at #AMHDMshowcase:
"This is my place"
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ThisIsMyPlace #CMHW2026
Applying research evidence across settings relevant to young people.
Panel for Children's Mental Health Week at #AMHDMshowcase:
"This is my place"
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ThisIsMyPlace #CMHW2026
Applying research evidence across settings relevant to young people.
February 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Now we are moving on to our
Panel for Children's Mental Health Week at #AMHDMshowcase:
"This is my place"
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ThisIsMyPlace #CMHW2026
Applying research evidence across settings relevant to young people.
Panel for Children's Mental Health Week at #AMHDMshowcase:
"This is my place"
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ThisIsMyPlace #CMHW2026
Applying research evidence across settings relevant to young people.
Eyes down for the afternoon session at #AMHDMshowcase
Now it’s time to hear from Rachel Hiller and Lisa Holmes about the ReThink project - The shaping of mental health and the mechanisms of leading to (un)successful transitions for care-experienced young people.
Now it’s time to hear from Rachel Hiller and Lisa Holmes about the ReThink project - The shaping of mental health and the mechanisms of leading to (un)successful transitions for care-experienced young people.
February 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Eyes down for the afternoon session at #AMHDMshowcase
Now it’s time to hear from Rachel Hiller and Lisa Holmes about the ReThink project - The shaping of mental health and the mechanisms of leading to (un)successful transitions for care-experienced young people.
Now it’s time to hear from Rachel Hiller and Lisa Holmes about the ReThink project - The shaping of mental health and the mechanisms of leading to (un)successful transitions for care-experienced young people.
Now At #AMHDMshowcase we have Ed Watkins and Jemima Dooley from the Nurture-U project: a whole-university approach to student wellbeing and mental health.
🔗 nurtureuniversity.co.uk
🔗 nurtureuniversity.co.uk
Student Wellbeing | Nurture-U
Nurture-U is a national research project aiming to improve student wellbeing and mental health.
nurtureuniversity.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Now At #AMHDMshowcase we have Ed Watkins and Jemima Dooley from the Nurture-U project: a whole-university approach to student wellbeing and mental health.
🔗 nurtureuniversity.co.uk
🔗 nurtureuniversity.co.uk
We're now enjoying some pre-recorded videos of "lightning talks" by three early career researchers. We'll try to get links to you asap.
The ECRs note how they appreciated the support of a team (Loneliness Scale) with a very friendly and welcoming culture (Digital Youth).
#AMHDMshowcase
The ECRs note how they appreciated the support of a team (Loneliness Scale) with a very friendly and welcoming culture (Digital Youth).
#AMHDMshowcase
February 11, 2026 at 2:55 PM
We're now enjoying some pre-recorded videos of "lightning talks" by three early career researchers. We'll try to get links to you asap.
The ECRs note how they appreciated the support of a team (Loneliness Scale) with a very friendly and welcoming culture (Digital Youth).
#AMHDMshowcase
The ECRs note how they appreciated the support of a team (Loneliness Scale) with a very friendly and welcoming culture (Digital Youth).
#AMHDMshowcase
Now it’s time to hear about the ReSET project @resetproject.bsky.social from Co-PI: Prof Essi Viding from UCL.
This project developed and tested a new school-based preventative mental health intervention for adolescents.
resetproject.co.uk
#AMHDMshowcase
This project developed and tested a new school-based preventative mental health intervention for adolescents.
resetproject.co.uk
#AMHDMshowcase
The ReSET Project – Building resilience through socio-emotional training – Building resilience through socio-emotional training
resetproject.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Now it’s time to hear about the ReSET project @resetproject.bsky.social from Co-PI: Prof Essi Viding from UCL.
This project developed and tested a new school-based preventative mental health intervention for adolescents.
resetproject.co.uk
#AMHDMshowcase
This project developed and tested a new school-based preventative mental health intervention for adolescents.
resetproject.co.uk
#AMHDMshowcase
Panel discussion now at #AMHDMshowcase: "Involvement of young people in research – impacts and lessons learned"
Chaired by Vanessa Pinfold from @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social, Dr Alison Penny from @ncb.org.uk, Prof Paul Cooke, and, most importantly, young person advisory group representatives.
Chaired by Vanessa Pinfold from @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social, Dr Alison Penny from @ncb.org.uk, Prof Paul Cooke, and, most importantly, young person advisory group representatives.
February 11, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Panel discussion now at #AMHDMshowcase: "Involvement of young people in research – impacts and lessons learned"
Chaired by Vanessa Pinfold from @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social, Dr Alison Penny from @ncb.org.uk, Prof Paul Cooke, and, most importantly, young person advisory group representatives.
Chaired by Vanessa Pinfold from @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social, Dr Alison Penny from @ncb.org.uk, Prof Paul Cooke, and, most importantly, young person advisory group representatives.
Delicious lunch here at #AMHDMshowcase!
Panel discussion starting at 1.30, putting the young people centre stage.
Everyone is still enjoying their vittles and posters, but don't worry, I'll be on hand to report the goings-on.
Panel discussion starting at 1.30, putting the young people centre stage.
Everyone is still enjoying their vittles and posters, but don't worry, I'll be on hand to report the goings-on.
February 11, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Delicious lunch here at #AMHDMshowcase!
Panel discussion starting at 1.30, putting the young people centre stage.
Everyone is still enjoying their vittles and posters, but don't worry, I'll be on hand to report the goings-on.
Panel discussion starting at 1.30, putting the young people centre stage.
Everyone is still enjoying their vittles and posters, but don't worry, I'll be on hand to report the goings-on.
Now at #AMHDMshowcase we will hear from RE-STAR, a multidisciplinary programme.
Regulating Emotions: Strengthening Adolescent Resilience
Regulating Emotions: Strengthening Adolescent Resilience
February 11, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Now at #AMHDMshowcase we will hear from RE-STAR, a multidisciplinary programme.
Regulating Emotions: Strengthening Adolescent Resilience
Regulating Emotions: Strengthening Adolescent Resilience
It’s time now to hear from one of the 7 major research programmes here today at #AMHDMshowcase.
Our speakers are Prof Chris Hollis and Prof Ellen Townsend from the University of Nottingham who will be telling us about Digital Youth.
Our speakers are Prof Chris Hollis and Prof Ellen Townsend from the University of Nottingham who will be telling us about Digital Youth.
February 11, 2026 at 10:52 AM
It’s time now to hear from one of the 7 major research programmes here today at #AMHDMshowcase.
Our speakers are Prof Chris Hollis and Prof Ellen Townsend from the University of Nottingham who will be telling us about Digital Youth.
Our speakers are Prof Chris Hollis and Prof Ellen Townsend from the University of Nottingham who will be telling us about Digital Youth.
Hello and welcome
Day 1 of the #AMHDMshowcase is underway!
Youth researcher Tegan sets the scene and introduces Gill Attrill OBE (Director at @ukri.org) & Prof Eamon McCrory (CEO of @annafreudcharity.bsky.social), former Directors of the Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind Programme
Day 1 of the #AMHDMshowcase is underway!
Youth researcher Tegan sets the scene and introduces Gill Attrill OBE (Director at @ukri.org) & Prof Eamon McCrory (CEO of @annafreudcharity.bsky.social), former Directors of the Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind Programme
February 11, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Hello and welcome
Day 1 of the #AMHDMshowcase is underway!
Youth researcher Tegan sets the scene and introduces Gill Attrill OBE (Director at @ukri.org) & Prof Eamon McCrory (CEO of @annafreudcharity.bsky.social), former Directors of the Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind Programme
Day 1 of the #AMHDMshowcase is underway!
Youth researcher Tegan sets the scene and introduces Gill Attrill OBE (Director at @ukri.org) & Prof Eamon McCrory (CEO of @annafreudcharity.bsky.social), former Directors of the Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind Programme