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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · 6d

Great to see my colleague publish this paper after I suggested it to her a couple of years back! I'm working on one about Bipolar as well. Get in touch with @babcpjournals.bsky.social if you have ideas for any other articles on 'Ten misconceptions about CBT for...'

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Ten misconceptions about CBT for psychosis | the Cognitive Behaviour Therapist | Cambridge Core

Ten misconceptions about CBT for psychosis - Volume 18

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · 23d

Southampton is now ranked 9th in the UK for psychology!!

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The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings

Find a course at one of the top universities in the country

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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · Sep 5

NEW RESEARCH: People who grow up in deprived areas of the UK experience #PTSD at 3X the rate than those in affluent areas and experience more severe symptoms, according to Prof Jaime Delgadillo (IoPPN) and @drtomrichardson.bsky.social @sotonpsychology.bsky.social.

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our new research published today has shown that those from poorer neighborhoods have higher rates of #PTSD and more severe symptoms, but do not benefit from psychological therapies as much as those from richer areas.

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Social and economic deprivation associated with more severe symptoms of PTSD | King's College London

People who live in the most deprived areas of the UK experience post-traumatic stress disorder at three times the rate of those who live in more affluent areas.

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Jul 10

Great that the #NHS 10 Year Plan has suggested that neighborhood community centers offer #debt advice amongst other services! There is such a vicious cycle between #Money problems and #MentalHealth the more we can tackle both together the better!

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Jul 4

@larisayarovaya.bsky.social Writes about #ImpulsiveSpending in #Bipolar #BipolarDisorder: Why banks should care, and the work we are doing to try and prevent this! #FinTech #RegTech #TechForGoodhttps://www.thebanker.com/content/d3ced031-2b24-4523-83bb-fc6cd9b80c91

Impulse spending and bipolar disorder: why banks should care

A new AI tool from Southampton university aims to help banks support bipolar customers’ financial health

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Jun 19

On tonight! 'Heston: My Life with Bipolar' airs at 8pm on BBC Two!

drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · May 27

Our new paper published on implementation of the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) in an NHS mental health service

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Implementation of the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality in a UK National Health Service Adult Mental Health Service

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Apr 28

But I just found out I don’t qualify for PIP (Personal Indepepndence Payment) to help with these costs.
It’s not easy!!

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Apr 28

Don’t believe recent media and government messages that it’s really easy to get disability benefits in the UK: I have bipolar disorder type 1 (relapse recently), I’m autistic and I have severe bladder and prostate pain 24/7. I spend hundreds a month on medications and aids not covered by the NHS

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Apr 24

One of my students bought in copy of my book for me to sign today it made my day! 👍📘🤓

a south park character says " i don t know how i can handle all this fame "

ALT: a south park character says " i don t know how i can handle all this fame "

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Apr 24

Do you have #Bipolar? Please consider taking part in our research about worries about others, short online survey. Thank you very much! tinyurl.com/mr2tsjxk

drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Apr 7

Our article just published: Is #Bipolar disorder worked with in NHS talking therapies, and what are the views of staff and service users?

#BipolarDisorder #BipolarClub #BipolarFamily

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Is Bipolar Disorder Worked With in NHS Talking Therapies, and What Are the Views of Staff and Service Users? Results From a Linked Staff and Service User Survey and Freedom of Information Request

CBT is effective for Bipolar Disorder (BD), however there is often poor access. Despite IAPT-SMI pilot sites, there has been no roll out of CBT for BD in NHS Talking Therapies Services. This study ai...

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Apr 7

Do you have #OCD? Please consider taking part in our research about a possible link with #Trauma. Short online survey. Thank you.

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Apr 2

Sad reading this article about the poor care for those with Bipolar in the UK. Unfortunately this is in line with our reports with the bipolar UK commission

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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.

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Mar 31

Great to be on BABCP podcast with Kim Wright discussing #Bipolar!

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“I’m forever bursting bubbles (or perhaps not)…” Kim Wright and Tom Richardson on treating Bipolar Disorder

Podcast Episode · Let's Talk about CBT- Practice Matters · 29/03/2025 · 1h 22m

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Mar 30

First #WorldBipolarDay since my book has been published!
Thank you to all the amazing colleagues who made it possible!

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Handbook of Psychological Therapies for Bipolar Disorder

This book covers a full range of evidence-based psychological therapies for bipolar disorder, with attention to special populations for this treatment.

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Mar 30

Happy #WorldBipolarDay! #ImpulsiveSpending can be a huge problem in bipolar, we’re designing an app to help reduce it and would appreciate your help please!
15 minute survey here, you can also register interest to try out our prototype app when it launches! Thank you!
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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Feb 21

Great to be on our Psyched podcast discussing Bipolar along with Simon Kitchen of Bipolar UK!

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Feb 19

Our new paper just published shows that outcomes from #CBT and #EMDR for #PTSD treatment are poorer for those who live in more deprived areas

#Trauma #Money #Poverty #MentalHealth

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Neighbourhood socioeconomic deprivation associated with poorer psychological therapy outcomes for PTSD: an audit of a single NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) service | the Cognitive Behaviour Therapist | ...

Neighbourhood socioeconomic deprivation associated with poorer psychological therapy outcomes for PTSD: an audit of a single NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) service - Volume 18

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Feb 17

If you have experience accessing #money/#debt advice in UK (e.g. Citizens Advice, StepChange) whilst experiencing poor #mentalhealth (depression, anxiety), We need your help please designing with some research (paid or vouchers for your time): [email protected] Thank you

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Feb 12

Do you have #Bipolar?

We're designing an app to help with #ImpulsiveSpending and would appreciate your help please!

15 minute survey here, you can also register interest to try out our prototype app when it launches.

Thank you!

#BipolarDisorder #Mania

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Feb 12

Do you have #Bipolar?

We're designing an app to help with #ImpulsiveSpending and would appreciate your help please!

15 minute survey here, you can also register interest to try out our prototype app when it launches.

Thank you!

#BipolarDisorder #Mania

southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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drtomrichardson.bsky.social @drtomrichardson.bsky.social · Jan 31

About to be on @voiceofislamuk.bsky.social radio discussing #Debt and #MentalHealth

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Cryptoschwester @larisayarovaya.bsky.social · Jan 28

We are going to San Francisco to pitch our health-informed #Fintech start up to VCs at Silicone Valley, 25 April-3 May!! 🚀California here we go 🙌 @drtomrichardson.bsky.social @dremmaclaire.bsky.social

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