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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 15d

Interested in student mental health? Members of the @rcpsych Then why not apply for the new College Special Adviser on higher education MH role? @rcpsych.bsky.social www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/post...

Special Adviser on Higher Education Mental Health

<h2>Overview of the role </h2><p>The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialist and expert advice on the development and implementation of mental health support for higher education (u...

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 23d

Interested in the interplay between substance use and mental health? Are you a member of @rcpsych.bsky.social ? Then why not apply for the new Associate Registrar in comorbidity role? Closes 16/10/25! @addiction-ssa.org www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/post...

Associate Registrar, Comorbid Mental health and Substance use

<h2>Overview of the role </h2><p>People who experience co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (CoSUM) commonly have high rates of unmet need and significantly adverse health outcomes. ...

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 26d

Are you interested in Digital Mental Health? Are you a member of @rcpsych.bsky.social ? The why not apply for the first ever Associate Registrar for Digital Mental Health? Help shape the future of the College. Closes 6th October. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/post...

Associate Registrar, Digital Mental Health

<h2>Overview of the role </h2><p>The use of digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving across the health sector, presenting unique opportunities, benefits, challenges and risks...

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 26d

Fantastic news for addiction science. More details to follow shortly!

Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · 26d

The UK Government has announced £10 million in funding to support the next generation of leaders in addiction research. Find out more about the Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme: tinyurl.com/2sveeum8

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Sep 8

In the latest episode of Addiction Audio, @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social and Arun Sahai talk about their new editorial on #ketamine tinyurl.com/4r3rcbny | Addiction Audio is the podcast from @addictionjournal.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 26d

EXCITING NEWS! @addiction-ssa.org has been selected to deliver the Govmt’s new flagship addiction leadership scheme, developing the next generation of researchers www.gov.uk/government/n...

UK invests in next generation of research talent to tackle drug and alcohol addiction

People experiencing addiction will have a ramped-up support system as UK government tackles the country’s critical shortage of world-class researchers in addiction healthcare.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · Aug 8

Want to contribute to the ACMD review of ketamine related harms? Then why not participate in the call for evidence. Closes 19th August. www.gov.uk/government/c...

Ketamine harms assessment

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is calling for evidence on ketamine use, harms and interventions.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · Jul 18

JUST PUBLISHED: Government’s response to ACMD advice on reducing barriers to legitimate research on Schedule 1 drugs. @rcpsych.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/p...

Government response to the ACMD's report on barriers to research: part 2 (accessible)

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · Jul 3

Prof. @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social, author of 'How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs', shares the inspiration behind the book and how it helps parents have open, supportive conversations.

Learn more 🔗 cup.org/44DmYUa

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Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Jun 27

Read a new editorial in @addictionjournal.bsky.social on #ketamine – a drug which "challenges our consideration of drug benefit and harm" doi.org/10.1111/add.... | Featuring @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social, Arun Sahai, and Paul Dargan

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · Jun 25

Delighted to see our editorial on the medicinal and non-medicinal use of ketamine published today. @ssa-addiction.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social

Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org · Jun 25

Editorial published today in @addictionjournal.bsky.social‬ explores the ‘new world’ of #ketamine. Watch our interview with co-author Professor Owen Bowden-Jones CBE: youtu.be/DtXXc0eearE | @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · Jun 25

Delighted to see this published! @ssa-addiction.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · Jun 10

JUST ADVERTISED: interested in the interface between science and drug policy? Then why not apply to be the next Chair of the ACMD. Closes July 14th. apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8838

Appointment details – Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK GOV.UK

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Dr Asif Bachlani @drasifmb.bsky.social · Jun 6

Wishing everyone an Eid Mubarak 2those who celebrate it
@fabida3.bsky.social @mivpsych.bsky.social @drjongoldin.bsky.social @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social @hassanmahmooddr.bsky.social @doctor-masood.bsky.social @drhnaqvi.bsky.social @mfirdosi.bsky.social @jekpsych.bsky.social @awaisaftab.bsky.social

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · Jun 2

JUST PUBLISHED: Government’s three year work programme for the ACMD @rcpsych.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/p...

ACMD 3-year work programme 2025 to 2028: commissioning letter

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · May 30

A brilliant opportunity for a Specialty trainee/SAS Dr! Closes 12th June!! @rcpsych.bsky.social

The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · May 29

📢 Applications open:

Join NICE in shaping mental health guidance for the NHS.

🔹 1 day/week (SPA/special interest time)
🔹 1-year min, hybrid role
🔹 Open to higher specialty trainees & SAS doctors (UK-wide)
🔹 Closes 12 June 2025

More info: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/post...

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · May 28

JUST PUBLISHED: ACMD report on prevention of drug use by young people in the UK assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6835e4...

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · May 23

Many thanks @doctoraddict.bsky.social

Dr A.D.Dict @doctoraddict.bsky.social · May 23

Thank you @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social for your stellar leadership and passion about #MentalHealth and #Addiction - wonderful to see your presentations at the @rcpsych.bsky.social conference

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · May 18

A big thank you to @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social for hosting a launch of my book ‘How to talk to your child about drugs’ as part of Mental Health Awareness week! @rcpsych.bsky.social @cnwlnhs.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social

cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · May 18

It was an honour to have @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social visit us to talk about his important new book 'How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs' in a special event for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.

Thank you so much for taking the time to deliver this essential talk at our Bookshop.💙

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · May 16

“Without improvements in staff training, clinical protocols, service pathways and performance monitoring, outcomes will remain unacceptable, and this most vulnerable group will continue to be stigmatised and forgotten” – lead author of the report @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · May 16

We held our 1st media briefing with @smclondon.bsky.social to raise awareness that people with CoSUM experience poorer health, poorer engagement with work and higher mortality and suicide rates. With @drladesmith.bsky.social @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social, Dr Emily Finch and Dr Jenny Drife.

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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · May 13

We have a range of titles by amazing authors such as @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social and @lynne-drummond.bsky.social. Check them out on our website, and use the code 20MHA at check out for 20% off!

🔗 www.cambridgebookshop.co.uk/collections/mental-health-awareness-week

Mental Health Awareness Week

Books and gifts sold from the oldest bookshop site in the UK in the heart of Cambridge city centre.

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · May 13

OUT NOW!! New @rcpsych.bsky.social report on co-occurring substance use and mental health problems. Includes clinical cases and resources, plus recommendations for clinicians, commissioners and policy makers. rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-s…

Royal College of Psychiatrists

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional body responsible for education and training, and setting and raising standards in psychiatry.

https://rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-s…

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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · May 11

I’m looking forward to this! Come and join in the conversation if you are free.

cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · May 9

Join us on Thursday 15th May, with @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social for his 'How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs' Book Launch event. 📘

Taking place in #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, this is a key opportunity to have open conversations about mental health conditions such as addiction. 💙

Promotional image for a book launch featuring "How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs" by Professor Owen Bowden-Jones, scheduled for Thursday, 15th May. The graphic includes a blue background with an image of the book cover on the right.

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cambridgebookshop.bsky.social @cambridgebookshop.bsky.social · May 7

If you can't make tonight's event, we have another book launch event next week for 'How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs' with its incredible author @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social. 📖

Grab your free ticket for Thursday 15th May here: 🔗 bit.ly/42LCayL

Book Launch: How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs, by Owen Bowden-Jones

Learn how to have open and honest conversations with your children about drugs at Professor Owen Bowden-Jones' book launch!

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