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netECR @netecr.bsky.social · 5d

Woohooo!! Congratulations Holly!!! 🤩

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Dr Holly Crudgington @hollycrudgington.bsky.social · 6d

New publication! ✨

"Peer-friendship Networks and Self-harm among Adolescents from Inner-city Schools: A Social Network Study"

Published as part of my PhD research at the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health (@kingscsmh.bsky.social).

📄 Full paper here 👇
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Peer-friendship Networks and Self-harm among Adolescents from Inner-city Schools: A Social Network Study - Journal of Youth and Adolescence

Journal of Youth and Adolescence - Peer-relationships are critically important for adolescent behavior, but how peer-friendship network composition and structure influence adolescent self-harm is...

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NCISH @ncish.bsky.social · 5d

The @ncish.bsky.social team are currently working on the 2026 Annual Report. You can read our 2025 report where key themes focussed on:
-pts w/ bipolar disorder
-pts who miss contact
-non-adherence to treatment
-recent bereavement
manchester.ac.uk/ncish/report... #suicideprevention #mentalhealth

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tCBT & BCP @babcpjournals.bsky.social · 5d

tCBT New Paper: Ten misconceptions about CBT for psychosis

Full free text at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Sarah Brown @drsarahlbrown.bsky.social · 6d

🌟Department of Psychology at FSU is hiring a TT Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology! 🌟Join me and the outstanding faculty & students here who are doing great science! Apps due Nov 1! Happy to answer any Q's! Please RT and share 🙏
#academia #clinicalpsychology

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Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

2) Inequalities in access to nature highlight that provision of nature spaces and opportunities must be shaped in a way that makes them accessible for all.
3) The quality of outdoor experiences matters (safety, natural features, community support).
#MentalHealth #UrbanPlanning #Nature #PublicHealth

Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

Key findings:
1 of 3: Nature exposure is consistently linked to better mental health and higher wellbeing, whereas certain urban characteristics are associated with poorer mental health and increased substance use.

Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

With Ronja Christensen, Charlotte Constable Fernandez, Noémie Topalian, Laura Vaughan @kimonkrenz.bsky.social @alexandrapitman.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @drannekathrinfett.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social
n=33 studies using GEMA: real-time, location-aware data collection to capture place

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Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

Key findings:
1 of 3: Nature exposure is consistently linked to better mental health and higher wellbeing, whereas certain urban characteristics are associated with poorer mental health and increased substance use.

Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

With Ronja Christensen, Charlotte Constable Fernandez, Noémie Topalian, Laura Vaughan @kimonkrenz.bsky.social @alexandrapitman.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @drannekathrinfett.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social
n=33 studies using GEMA: real-time, location-aware data collection to capture place

Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

📢 Our new publication: A systematic review of geographically informed ecological momentary assessment (GEMA) studies on the place-based correlates of mental health, substance use and wellbeing
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

With Ronja Christensen, Charlotte Constable Fernandez, Noémie Topalian, Laura Vaughan @kimonkrenz.bsky.social @alexandrapitman.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @drannekathrinfett.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social
n=33 studies using GEMA: real-time, location-aware data collection to capture place

Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

📢 Our new publication: A systematic review of geographically informed ecological momentary assessment (GEMA) studies on the place-based correlates of mental health, substance use and wellbeing
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A systematic review of geographically informed ecological momentary assessment studies on the place-based correlates of mental health, substance use and wellbeing

Place characteristics are associated with mental health and wellbeing, yet mechanisms and pathways are not well understood. Geographically explicit ec…

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Prof Alexandra Pitman @alexandrapitman.bsky.social · 19d

📢 Our new publication: A systematic review of geographically informed ecological momentary assessment (GEMA) studies on the place-based correlates of mental health, substance use and wellbeing
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A systematic review of geographically informed ecological momentary assessment studies on the place-based correlates of mental health, substance use and wellbeing

Place characteristics are associated with mental health and wellbeing, yet mechanisms and pathways are not well understood. Geographically explicit ec…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Vincent Arel-Bundock @vincentab.bsky.social · 21d

Whoa—my book is up for pre-order!

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭 & 𝐌𝐋 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 #Rstats 𝐚𝐧𝐝 #PyData

The book presents an ultra-simple and powerful workflow to make sense of ± any model you fit

The web version will stay free forever and my proceeds go to charity.

tinyurl.com/4fk56fc8

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The Lancet @thelancet.com · 22d

Artificial-intelligence-based peer reviewing: opportunity or threat?

An Editorial in The Lancet Global Health explores this question: tinyurl.com/mryh9zpe #PeerReviewWeek

Artificial-intelligence-based peer reviewing: opportunity or threat?

As new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to be developed and launched at a breakneck pace, editors are grappling with the dual opportunities and threats that such innovations present ...

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International Association for Suicide Prevention @iaspinfo.bsky.social · 22d

Don't miss the upcoming IASP/ IASR Research Webinar chaired by Professor Chan Lai Fong.

📅 Thursday 25 September 2025, 19:00 MYT. (UTC+8)

🗣️ Featuring:
Professor Matthew Spittal
Assoc Professor Gregory Armstrong
Dr Siau Ching Sin

🔗 Register: bit.ly/465v8GK

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netECR @netecr.bsky.social · 22d

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Daniel Lakens @lakens.bsky.social · Apr 14

My paper on concerns about replicability, theorizing, relevance, generalizability, and methodology across 2 crises is now in press at the International Review of Social Psychology. After revisions it was 17500 words, so it is split in 2 parts: osf.io/dtvs7_v2 and osf.io/g6kja_v1

OSF

osf.io

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Lisa DeBruine @debruine.bsky.social · 23d

This fall I will have a blind student in my coding class for the first time. Do any other instructors or visually impaired coders have advice beyond making sure my book has useful alt-text for the images? #rstats #accessibility

Class book: psyteachr.github.io/reprores-v5/

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NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 23d

Want to learn more about our #PatientSafety Research Development Award? Join our Q&A webinar session on Thursday, 25 Sept, from 1–2pm.

Sign up: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Self-Harm Network Scotland @shnscotland.bsky.social · 23d

If you self-harm and are seeking support, we're here to help 💙

We provide free, remote 1:1 support for people (aged 12+) who self-harm in Scotland.

Find out more about our 1:1 support, here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/one-to-one-s...

#SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm #PeerSupportScot

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 28d

Closing the care gap 🌍
New data from 21 countries shows fewer than 7% of people with a mental disorder got effective treatment.

The study maps the “treatment cascade” — where people drop out of care.

🧵 THREAD

#GlobalMentalHealth #TreatmentGap #MentalHealthCare

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Hazel Marzetti @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's September and so the Queer Minds Scotland online seminar series returns!

This month we're excited to have @kevinguyan.bsky.social presenting the 'Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion'

Please join us 25th September 4-5

events.bookitbee.com/university-o...

Queer Lives, Data and the Dangers of Inclusion

Join author Kevin Guyan to explore ideas from his new book Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion

events.bookitbee.com

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netECR @netecr.bsky.social · 23d

Lots of discussions around how to support #autistic people when they feel #suicidal. Our wonderful @dremmanielsen.bsky.social wrote very important points on this topic. Check it out:

netecr.org/2021/09/10/s...

Does one size fit all? Adapting Safety Planning Intervention with and for autistic adults

By Emma Nielsen. There is always a to-do list on my desk. It is usually scrawled across a scrap piece of paper, often elaborately highlighted and probably makes little sense to anyone else. But it …

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Dr. Sean Mitchell @drseanmitchell.bsky.social · 23d

I 🌟will🌟 be reviewing applications for a new clinical psych Ph.D. student! My group focuses on suicide risk and prevention research. Check out my lab website! Please Share. 🙂 @afspnational.bsky.social @scpdiv12.bsky.social @suicideresearchsym.bsky.social

www.drseanmmitchell.com/join-our-team

Join Our Team | Suicide Risk and Prevention Research Laboratory

How to join Dr. Sean Mitchell's Suicide Risk and Prevention Research (SRPR) Laboratory.

www.drseanmmitchell.com

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Erik Reinbergs @ereinbergs.bsky.social · 23d

I'm chairing a search for a clinical assistant professor in school psych. This is a teaching role focused on assessment courses and assessment supervision. (A clinical psych with a child/assessment background could also fit.) Come join us! careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9516/job #psych #schoolpsych

Jobs | Human Resources

Learn more about finding a career at Utah State University. Apply for open positions, and learn about the campus community and culture.

careers-usu.icims.com

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netECR @netecr.bsky.social · 24d

Extremely important work by Matt Spittal, @oliviajkirtley.bsky.social and other colleagues published this week!

journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

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netECR @netecr.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks so much Hilary! We’re stronger with you in our community ♥️

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Hilary Causer @drhilarycauser.bsky.social · 24d

Great to see @netecr.bsky.social on #Bluesky!
Fellow #ECR & #MCR suicide and self-harm researchers - this is YOUR peer support community! Give them a follow!

netECR @netecr.bsky.social · 26d

Woohoo!! :)

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