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@aspbelong.bsky.social
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We design collaborative immersive experiences that bring young people together, boosting mental health and sense of belonging ✨ Funded by the EU and UKRI. www.aspbelong.com

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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
"Science is not finished until it's communicated".🗣️ During our latest #MentalHealthDialogues webinar, we had an incredible session on the art and science of #Dissemination and our keynote speaker, Dr. Palva Hubálková, shared her insightful advice.✨ #ASPbelong #ScienceCommunication #WebinarSeries
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Partnership for Children @pfchildren.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
How can early years settings help children build confidence and emotional resilience? Our latest case study from Little Puddings Childminders shows the impact of our Early Years PSED programme. Read more: www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/our-impact/p... #EarlyYears #PSED
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Georgia Turner @georgiaturner.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🚨New preprint🚨 Available here: osf.io/preprints/ps... Do adolescents who report feeling addicted to social media share a single behavioural-emotional profile? We analysed data from >7,000 UK adolescents and found, strikingly, that **47%** feel addicted to social media.
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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Young people share their views on AI & its use in healthcare. They see potential benefits but were clear that visible safeguards, clear accountability & accessible routes to human support are key to avoid undermining trust & widening inequalities. www.nationalvoices.org.uk/publication/...
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Good regulation for AI in healthcare: what people with learning disabilities, carers and young people told us
This report summarises what young people, unpaid carers, and people with a learning disability told us about the conditions needed for safe, trustworthy and equitable use of AI in healthcare.
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European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry @escaponline.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Taming the endless scroll? Short-form videos, digital routines and neurocognitive outcomes in youth by Marlene Ebster, Michael Lauerer, Eckhard Nagel & Sebastian Schmidt: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #youthmentalhealth #ECAP #openaccess
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Taming the endless scroll? Short-form videos, digital routines and neurocognitive outcomes in youth - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Short-form videos (SFVs) deliver digital content in a way that sets them apart from other media. Concerns have arisen that such user interfaces may diminish attention, memory and emotional wellbeing i...
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EuroHealthNet @eurohealthnet.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Digital environments can support health, but only if we leverage their potential and reduce risks. Following our seminar, we call on the EU and national level to put health central to digital regulation. Our statement👉 eurohealthnet.eu/publication/... Thanks to @whoeurope.bsky.social for support!
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Health promotion in the digital era: leveraging potential, reducing risks - EuroHealthNet
Digital environments are increasingly shaping the way people live, learn, work and age, creating both new potential and risks for health and wellbeing. Digital tools […]
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Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
“the findings here suggest that there may be a protective role of community cohesion, regardless of geographic context.” 👉 Watch on ACAMH Learn · Free CPD/CME #ChildMentalHealth
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The protective role of community cohesion across rural and urban…
Dr. Alexis Brieant explores how community cohesion fosters resilience in youth facing mental health challenges. The study highlights key risk and protective factors and examines differences between rural and…
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
You can now register for the upcoming #MentalHealthDialogues webinar ✨ 📅 7 October 2025 | 11:00–12:30 CET 📍 Online (Zoom) – Registration: ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🎤 Our team members, Adam and Gloria, will be at the @ucdgearyinst.bsky.social talking about the immersive classroom experience 'Lina'. 📅 Join us on October 7th at 1PM! 🔗 More info: www.ucd.ie/geary/newsev... @gloriamit.bsky.social #ASPbelong #HelpingKidsLab #AcademicSky #Lina #MentalHealth
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2025 / 2026 - UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
👋 Say hello to Laura Taylor and Méabh Finnegan at the Helping Kids! Lab, University College Dublin School of Psychology, who are leading Dissemination and Stakeholder Engagement for ASP𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨. #ASPbelong #aspbelong #SocialPsych #mentalhealth #AcademicSky #dissemination
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Helping Kids! Lab @helpingkidslab.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Interested in learning more about ASPbelong? Check out their site to see more about this exciting initiative! 📱🎧 #ASPbelong #DevPsy #SocialPsych #AcademicSky #PhDSky @aspbelong.bsky.social www.augmentedsocialplay.com#about-2
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Augmented Social Play
Collaborative immersive experiences that bring young people together.
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Helping Kids! Lab @helpingkidslab.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
What beliefs prevent people from implementing helpful interventions? To learn more about potential barriers to mental health initiatives in schools, read Méabh Finnegan’s section of the ASPbelong newsletter here. ⬇️ @aspbelong.bsky.social #ASPbelong www.augmentedsocialplay.com/updates/from...
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Augmented Social Play
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
🚨 Webinar tomorrow! 🚨 🗓️ Feb 4 | ⏰ 10:00 GMT / 11:00 CEST Our colleague Dr. Valeria Motta, a philosopher specializing in loneliness & empathy, will explore the vital role of young people in research! Together with our sister EU projects. 📢 Register: lnkd.in/dRaKwEZz
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
📢 Join us on February 4, 2025, at 11 AM CET for Mental Health for All, the 3rd session in #MentalHealthDialogues webinar series! 🌍 We'll explore strategies to engage vulnerable groups in research. Co-hosted by 7 Horizon Europe sister projects. 🔗 Register here: ucph-ku.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Mental health for all: how to reach vulnerable groups in research. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join us on 4th of February 2025, Tuesday at 11AM (Central European Time) for another interactive discussion in our Mental Health Dialogues. This webinar series is jointly organised by 7 big EU sister ...
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
In 2024, we fostered creativity & belonging through cultural exchanges in Czechia, the UK & Portugal. Our final exchange in Portugal was unforgettable: 🎮 Playtesting our first episode 📖 Exploring Lina’s Diary 🎧 Curating playlists 🎨 Artwork & 🎭 drama games 🧗 Adventure park fun Here’s to 2025!
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Despite our expertise in creating immersive experiences for teens, we know we can’t fully grasp what it’s like to grow up today. That’s why we work closely with young people to hear their voices and gain valuable feedback. Curious how it works? 🧵
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
No matter our race, sexuality, background, or upbringing, we are all human—each of us seeking warmth and a safe place where we feel like we truly belong 🫶 #aspbelong #belonging #safespace #youngpeople #mentalhealth
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
🚨 New Pub Alert! 🚨 Excited to share our OA article: Gamified Digital Mental Health Interventions for Young People: Scoping Review of Ethical Aspects During Development and Implementation By Wanda Spahl, Valeria Motta, Kate Woodcock & Giovanni Rubeis. 👉 games.jmir.org/2024/1/e64488 #EduTech
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Gamified Digital Mental Health Interventions for Young People: Scoping Review of Ethical Aspects During Development and Implementation
Background: Young people are particularly at risk of developing mental health problems, a challenge exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital tools such as apps and chatbots show promise in provid...
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Behind all our efforts in technical, academic or artistic fields lies our ultimate goal: helping young people feel more connected to their classmates and more content in their lives. 🌈🍀 Delighted to see the UK government prioritise student wellbeing and belonging alongside academic success!
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Phillipson to ask schools to end exam ‘tunnel vision’ and look to wellbeing
Exclusive: Education secretary to tell schools in England pupils need sense of belonging, as attendance declines
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
WHERE IT STARTED: Before #ASPbelong, several of our colleagues co-developed LINA, an AR game for kids (10–13) to solve a classmate's disappearance through puzzles 🧩, teamwork 🤝, theatre 🎭 & AR 📱—while fostering mental health awareness. LINA 2.0 and much more is on the way! 🎥 youtu.be/pB7AO5WPmKQ
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LINA – A Social Augmented Reality Game Around Mental Health, Supporting Real-World Connection And...
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
📢 Call for Submissions Join us at "Empowerment, Autonomy, and Social Connections in XR Serious Games" at #FDG25 in Vienna! 🌍 🗓️ Workshop: April 15, 2025 📝 Submission deadline: Jan 23, 2025 🎮 Focus: Ethical questions in serious games Details: xrsocialinteraction.wordpress.com/workshop2025/
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Empowerment, autonomy, and social connections in XR serious games The workshop will be held during the International Conference on the Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) taking place in Vienna on A…
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ASPbelong @aspbelong.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Hello Bluesky! We are an international team of academics and industry professionals collaborating to design immersive games that support youth mental health and foster a sense of belonging. Follow us on our journey! #HorizonEurope
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