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elysen.bsky.social
Elyse N, Ph.D.
@elysen.bsky.social
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Clinical psychologist and policymaker. Mental health policy and US healthcare system discussions here. Views are my own.

Also, sharks 🦈 and general nerd content and cute animal appreciation
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Don’t worry, Bella the basset hound is a good big sister! #timelinecleanse #bassethound #dogs
A new mom, tired looking, holds her newborn in one arm while sitting on a black leather couch. To her right, a basset hound snuggles into her other arm while yawning. In the background, an orange cat sits on the windowsill.
February 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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And here is Charlie meeting his little brother #timelinecleanse
A newborn baby is swaddled and sleeping in a bedside bassinet. In the bed, an orange tabby cat is leaning over and looking into the bassinet at the baby.
February 17, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Things have been tough. I’ve been off Bluesky because having a newborn (first time mom!) has messed with my mental health and my bsky feed is pretty bleak with everything happening in our government. But, while I’m here, I’ll drop a palate cleanser. #somethingnice #palatecleanser #cats
An orange tabby cat is curled up with his white socked feet sticking out by his head. He is sleeping on a bed with a beige duvet cover and blue blanket.
February 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Had a baby on 2/6 he is very cute
A baby is wrapped in a striped swaddle blanket, sleeping in a bassinet
February 8, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Another day, another sleepy basset hound to break up your doomscrolling #timelinecleanse
A white and tan dog, a basset hound, is sleeping on a green couch. She is snuggled up on a gray fleece throw blanket and two abstract print black and white throw pillows.
February 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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I explained to him what 37 weeks means. He is concerned.
#orangecats
An orange cat is sitting in a sink with the book “what to expect when you’re expecting” on the sink counter next to him. The cat looks concerned. An orange cat is sitting in a sink with the book “what to expect when you’re expecting” on the sink counter next to him. The cat looks concerned.
February 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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A sleepy basset hound for these troubling times
A white and brown dog, a basset hound, is curled up on top of a green pillow on a black leather couch. Close up: the face of A white and brown dog, a basset hound, is curled up on top of a green pillow on a black leather couch.
February 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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I’m sure @jortsthecat.bsky.social would join Charlie and these oranges in saying it’s not time to give up
February 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Finally, some whimsy. I collect little duck figurines. Some were gifts from my dad, some are inherited from my grandparents, some I purchased. These guys live on my fireplace mantle.
A photo of a fireplace mantle with a series of small duck figurines on it. Some of made of porcelain, some wood, some stone. There are also two pieces of quartz, and a painting of a black bird in someone’s hand on a teal background.
February 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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The nursery is coming together
January 31, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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I had to put these guys in the attic because they aren’t safe around future baby. Farewell for now, friends.
A set of bronze fireplace tools that have duck heads.
January 31, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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A man and his basset hound
A man sits on a couch reading a book. On his lap is a basset hound who is laying on her back, her head tilted toward the book like she’s already reading it.
January 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Okay it’s been pretty bleak. So I’m going to share some more positive or non-political things at least briefly. Here: a super cool raccoon.
An embroidery hoop with green fabric. On the fabric is a gray and black raccoon made out of embroidery, with pink sunglasses.
January 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Given that Charlie sits in on all my MHPAEA meetings, I’d argue he’s MORE qualified to be HHS secretary.
Screenshot of a text thread. A picture of an orange cat is above text that says “thankfully this guy is still handsome.” The response says “and probably equally as qualified to run HHS.”
January 31, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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See a calming photo, add a calming photo

One of the most beautiful wedding venues I’ve ever seen!
A brick aisle with wooden benches on each side, leading to a large moss covered tree
January 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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If you’re cold, they’re cold. Bring them inside.

(Please don’t try to capture blue herons or bring them in your home).
A blue heron stands on a frozen creek
January 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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A panda for these trying times #embroidery
A wooden embroidery hoop with white fabric. There is an animated panda stitched onto the white fabric, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers.
January 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Finally went to see @whysharksmatter.bsky.social give a talk today. Kept an audience of kids and adults equally engaged!
A photo of the cover of a book titled “Why Sharks Matter” by David Shiffman, on a table at a store where a public book talk was given.
January 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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#onlybeautifulthings
#watercolor
A watercolor painting of an agave plant
January 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Timeline cleanse. Charlie may lack the brain cell, but he loves his little brother.
An orange tabby cat with white socks sits on a woman’s lap and cuddles her pregnant stomach, using it as a pillow and hugging it with his arms/paws
January 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Timeline cleanse
A cold basset hound in a coat stands in the snow. She has snow on her nose and mouth from sniffing in the snow.
January 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Bella basset
January 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Purebread ginger cat
January 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Movies that have greatly influenced you. 1 per day, no explanations, no context, just the poster. #filmsky
December 26, 2024 at 3:13 AM
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And happy Hanukkah from the basset hound
A man snuggles with a white dog that is wearing a bandana with Hanukkah imagery on it A mostly white elderly basset hound dog wears a red bandana with Hanukkah icons on it, such as menorahs and dreidels
December 25, 2024 at 10:44 PM