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annafreudcharity.bsky.social @annafreudcharity.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hi everyone! Welcome to our new BlueSky account.

For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Jul 10

@topicgroup.bsky.social @juliabadger.bsky.social @minafazeloxford.bsky.social @oxfordbrc.bsky.social @oxexppsy.bsky.social

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Jul 10

📣 Schools wanted!
Is your school passionate about mental health? Join the WISDOM Research Network to get involved in research + access carefully curated mental health resources.
🎥 Watch our video:
youtu.be/7Z5y6CvNcH8
It is free to join and take part! Let’s make a difference, together!

Introducing the WISDOM Research Network for Schools

YouTube video by Mental Health in Development

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Jul 4

I hope you found the festival informative and exciting, and that you made some great new connections! Thank you so much for popping our WISDOM network postcards on your table. We are incredibly grateful!

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Museum of Mental Health in the Media @museum-mh-media.bsky.social · Apr 24

⚡NEW PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT COMING SOON⚡

How are mental health problems portrayed in TV shows, films and music, and what impact does this have? Does it help us understand better? Can it ever be unhelpful?

A new project from Dr Lucy Foulkes & Isaac Winterburn

Follow this account for updates!

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Hjördis Lorenz @hjordislorenz.bsky.social · Apr 23

🚨 Thrilled to share my PhD paper just out in PLOS ONE!

We developed & validated the concrete and abstract thinking (CAT) measure - an accessible, reliable tool to assess abstract thinking linked to rumination & worry.

@oxexppsy.bsky.social #paramedicmentalhealth

dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...

Development and validation of a measure of concrete and abstract thinking

Abstract-analytical thinking, which characterizes rumination and worry, has been shown to be a risk and maintenance factor for psychological disorders, yet there are no accessible, reliable measures t...

dx.plos.org

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Mar 23

Thank you Michael!

Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Mar 23

The second paper of my PhD is now out in the world! It is a longitudinal study exploring if intolerance of uncertainty predicts generalised anxiety. Thanks to
@profhelendodd.bsky.social, @jmorriss.bsky.social, @hollyrayson.bsky.social for all your support doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2025.103004

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Karla Holmboe @karlaholmboe.bsky.social · Mar 1

I currently have two fully-funded PhD opportunities in my lab - both providing a chance to work on the incredible LEAF data set that we have been collecting the last couple of years (220 children followed longitudinally from 10-30 months on measures of attention and early EF). Please share!

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NPC @thinknpc.bsky.social · Feb 5

We're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the Children's Mental Health Crisis. Read more: cypmhc.org.uk/publications...

Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social · Feb 5

The decline in young people's mental health is unacceptable. It's one of the biggest health, social and economic challenges of our time. That's why alongside Centre for Mental Health, Centre for Young Lives, Young Minds and supported by the Prudence Trusts we’re launching the #FutureMindsCampaign

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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · Jan 27

Finding it difficult to fill up a blank page? Forget the formalities and write your points in the way you think/speak.

Sign up to be notified when applications open for our fully-funded Writing Retreat for #mentalhealth #researchers in July 2025. 👇

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jan 21

Are you a parent or carer who wants to be involved in developing research about the mental health of children and young people?

Join the Parent Carer Research Network parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk

Parent Carer Research Network - Mental Health in Development

All about our network for parents and carers interested in getting involved in research around the mental health of children and young people.

parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jan 16

The Parent Carer Research Network, in partnership with Mental Health in Development at the University of Oxford, is here. We welcome any #parents or #carers interested in getting involved in #research to improve children and young people's #MentalHealth.

parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk

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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · Jan 9

In 2025, we're running two fully-funded Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth #researchers. Express your interest using the link below👇

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...

To prep, we'll be sharing our series of top tips from the last retreat - keep your eyes peeled 👀

Writing retreats for mental health researchers in 2025 – Mental Health Research

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Dec 17

I adore this. Sort your Christmas dinner timings with a bit of R code!

Dr Will Ball @wpball.com · Dec 17

There's probably a better way to do this, but I wrote some terrible R code to make a timed itinerary for cooking Christmas dinner.

You can customise the elements, timings & desired meal time & it will tell you when to start cooking each element so it's all ready together

github.com/will-ball/Ch...

Christmas_Dinner_Timings/Christmas Dinner.rmd at main · will-ball/Christmas_Dinner_Timings

Some simple code to give you a time-ordered cooking itinerary for the different elements of Christmas dinner - will-ball/Christmas_Dinner_Timings

github.com

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Dec 4

We are setting up a network of schools across England that are interested in mental health research. Schools get lots of benefits on top of being involved in cutting edge mental health research. Schools and researchers, do get in touch! [email protected]

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Dec 3

Might be worth having a look at the starter pack directory. Lots of packs suggesting people to follow
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...

Bluesky Starter Packs - Bluesky Directory

Browse a list of Bluesky Starter Packs. Discover and connect with your community on Bluesky

blueskydirectory.com

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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · Nov 28

It’s vital that researchers with lived experience are at the heart of #mentalhealth #research. The #MHRmap helps researchers share their #research interests and connect with each other. Can you help us reach more researchers with lived experience?

📌 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...

Mental Health Research Community Map – Mental Health Research

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk

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Asifa Majid @asifamajid.bsky.social · Nov 27

Philosophers of Mind and Cognitive Science, come to Oxford! Closing date for applications is 18 December 2024 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKV033/a...

Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science at University of Oxford

Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science on jobs.ac.uk!

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Nov 25

This is a beautiful piece about loss and grief.

The Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · Nov 25

‘Simply sit with me in the dark…’

Dr Natalie Carpenter on the empathy and connection needed to bear the unbearable.

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

‘Simply sit with me in the dark’ | BPS

Natalie Carpenter on the empathy and connection needed to bear the unbearable.

www.bps.org.uk

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hi Amy! So nice to hear from you. Sounds like really interesting and valuable work. Not sure if you are following the TOPIC research group? Lots of great work going on in schools so might have some nice insights. Happy to chat too…

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Nov 20

Do let Emma know if you want to be added to the pack for researchers and practitioners in school mental health. Will be great to get all of us together!

Emma Soneson @emmasoneson.bsky.social · Nov 20

RESEARCHERS & PRACTITIONERS IN SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH 🏫📚🧠

to complement the lovely general C&A MH lists from @noraskjerdingstad.bsky.social (go.bsky.app/mJXZrD) & @olademk.bsky.social (go.bsky.app/KSGUBYg)

Hoping this will be primarily crowd-sourced, so please tell me who to add: go.bsky.app/5EXucz1

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Nov 15

Thanks for the share Lucy! We are really excited about what the future holds for our schools and researchers.

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Nov 15

I would be very happy to be added please. I was sorry I didn’t get to meet you yesterday as I had to dash off to get my bus!

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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · Nov 15

Mornin’! Been lurking in the background for a while and thought it was about time that I posted! Quick intro. I am passionate about improving young people’s mental health, and am setting up a mental health research network in schools across England (wisdom.mhid.org.uk). Happy to hear about you all!

WISDOM Research Network - WISDOM Research Network

Welcome to the WISDOM Research Network, working with schools and researchers to improve mental health in young people.

wisdom.mhid.org.uk

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