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Mental Health in Development

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Developing targeted, effective, and accessible mental health interventions that meet the needs of diverse children and young people (aged 0-18 years) and their families. Learn more about us here: https://mhid.org.uk/

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 14d

Have you heard about our WISDOM Research Network for Schools? Find out more ...

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Introducing the WISDOM Research Network for Schools

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 22h

How can emojis helps us to overcome language barriers in co-production?

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Emojis as a method for co-production: Working against language barriers - INSiGHTS

How can emojis help marginalised young people express themselves?

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 6d

Listen to our team member Kanwal Mand talking about building research relationships with the team from @gipsil.bsky.social

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Building Research Relationships - GIPSIL Podcast - INSiGHTS

Kanwal explores some of the key outcomes and the real-world complexities that come with research in mental health and community work.

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 7d

New research has found that socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are evident by age five.

Researchers analysed types of mental health difficulties childhood, and how patterns are shaped by early life socioeconomic disadvantage.

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 12d

👏 OSI, an early intervention digital parenting tool has been featured by by Kavli Trust. Led by Dr Tessa Reardon (Univ. of Oxford) via the WISDOM Schools Network & our MHID Theme, OSI has reached 1,000+ kids across 95 UK schools. Fewer diagnoses. Real impact.

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 13d

📢 The Digital Youth x MindTech Conference is on 13 Nov at County Hall, London.
Hear from experts incl. Dr Amy Orben & OH BRC Prof Cathy Creswell as the 4-year programme wraps.

Explore youth voice, research innovation & industry partnerships.

Early bird registration: tinyurl.com/2bv9w44u

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 14d

@topicgroup.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social @iicfstrath.bsky.social @childreninwales.org.uk @childreninscotland.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @better-start.bsky.social @acamh.bsky.social

Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 14d

Have you heard about our WISDOM Research Network for Schools? Find out more ...

youtu.be/7Z5y6CvNcH8?...

Introducing the WISDOM Research Network for Schools

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 14d

@academichv.bsky.social @topicgroup.bsky.social @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @iicfstrath.bsky.social @foundationsww.bsky.social @familywellbeinguoy.bsky.social @putchildrenfirst.info @ncb.org.uk

Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 14d

Fascinating insights here from Louise Hannan about early years care settings and professional love:

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Exploring the Emotional Environment of Early Childhood Education and Care Settings: Webinar Highlights - Mental Health in Development

Overview of a webinar held by the Supporting Early Minds Network in March 2025 along with a link to catch up

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YPMH: The Foundation for Young People's Mental Health @ypmh.bsky.social · Aug 29

New term, new job, or a fresh start? You’re not alone if it feels overwhelming.

These mentally healthy habits can help:
✅ Regular sleep
✅ Daily movement
✅ Brain-supporting food
✅ Scheduled rest
✅ Staying connected

#mentalhealth #depressionawareness

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Aug 7

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Aug 7

📢Looking for parents/carers to be involved in research either as participants or as part of PPI?
✍️Share details of projects/opportunity in our form - see on our webpage under 'How to Apply'
www.parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk/researchers
📅Deadline for inclusion in next newsletter is August 20th

Parent Carer Research Network - For Researchers

Find out more about partnering with parents and carers of children and young people for your mental health research via our Parent Carer Research Network.

www.parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Aug 7

Hear more about one of our recent webinars! What works in Early Childhood Development Research?

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Informing Early Childhood Development Research: Webinar Highlights - Mental Health in Development

Overview of a webinar held by Supporting Early Minds in June 2025 including a link to catch up

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Aug 5

Hear more about how Amy Dobson and her colleagues are trying to support parents and reduce medicalisation of unsettled baby behaviours

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Supporting Families with Unsettled Babies: Webinar highlights - Mental Health in Development

Overview of a webinar held by the Supporting Early Minds Network in May 2025 and a link to catch up.

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · Jul 7

Recently, the OH BRC’s Mental Health in Development (MHID) Theme Meeting showcased researcher's commitment to developing targeted, effective, and accessible mental health interventions for children and young people.

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YPMH: The Foundation for Young People's Mental Health @ypmh.bsky.social · Jul 1

The latest #mentalhealth data from the NHS has shown a 47% increase in the number of young people affected by a common mental health condition in 2023/24.

Our goal is to close the gap between what we know and what we do.

Be part of that change: www.ypmh.org/support-us/

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NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · Jun 20

🎊Today is #Red4Research, a day to recognise those who take part in and deliver clinical research.

Colleagues from our BRC's Mental Health in Development Theme have dressed in red and shared their messages of support 🎊

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jun 20

On the front line and behind the scenes incredible research teams collectively work on health and social care research. Today, we wear red to show our support #Red4Research2025 #mentalhealthresearchmatters #researchmatters

Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jun 20

Why do we do research? Why does research matter? This year we have all donned red to show our support and appreciation for all those who undertake or participate in research #Red4Research2025 #researchmatters #mentalhealthresearch

Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jun 19

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jun 19

We had a wonderful Team Meeting last week and were excited to mark #Red4Research2025 - why do we do research?

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Highlights from our Mental Health in Development Team Meeting: June 2025 - Mental Health in Development

Summary of the MHID Whole Project Meeting that took place at New Radcliffe House in Oxford, March 2025.

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jun 17

Researchers? Do you seek to champion lived experience in research?

Take a look at our Parent Carer Research Network - now open for research opportunities!

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch

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Parent Carer Research Network - For Researchers

Find out more about partnering with parents and carers of children and young people for your mental health research via our Parent Carer Research Network.

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jun 10

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jun 10

Are you a researcher ready to prioritise lived experience and champion the voices of young people & their families? The Parent and Carer Research Network is ready to welcome research applications.

Read more about our Guide for Researchers parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk/researchers

Parent Carer Research Network - For Researchers

Find out more about partnering with parents and carers of children and young people for your mental health research via our Parent Carer Research Network.

parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk

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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · Jun 5

We were in the Westgate Shopping centre last week for the @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social and @oxfordbrc.bsky.social annual Health Research Showcase - so good to speak to so many people about research!

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Image of two women standing behind a table with a white tablecloth on it. On either side of them are banner posters, one for the AnDY clinic and the other for the Parent Carer Research Network. Behind them you can see the Westgate shopping centre.

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