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We create health intelligence 📊 and digital solutions 💻 that enhance child and adolescent mental healthcare 🧠 | Working with @kingsioppn.bsky.social and @maudsleynhs.bsky.social Website: www.camhsdlab.co.uk

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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Congratulations to our Academic Lead Dr. @alicewickersham.bsky.social, whose most recent paper was just published in the Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology 🧵
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Our Academic Lead Dr. @alicewickersham.bsky.social's talk on administrative data research for @pintofscience.uk is live! Thanks to @adr-uk.bsky.social for supporting this work. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMv8... Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5oc4... Read more: www.adruk.org/news-publica...
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The everyday data that shapes our lives: Connecting Society special live episode
This month’s episode of the Connecting Society podcast looks a little different. ADR UK recently took part in Pint of Science, a worldwide science festival w...
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Still tickets left for this panel next week! Come hear Lab members discuss why - and how - we should embed sustainability into every aspect of digital mental health tools ⬇️
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
💻ONLINE PANEL: what's next for sustainability in digital mental health? On 1 June, Lab members Sarjhana Ragunathan Brindha & Zoë Firth are leading a panel discussion on sustainability in digital mental health with contributions from @shuo-zhang.bsky.social & @nickcummins41.bsky.social (link ⬇️)
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The news is out! 🎉 We are very excited to be further developing our partnership with @elstreescreenarts.bsky.social under the Creative Practice Catalyst seed fund at King's Culture. www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-c...
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King's Culture announces Creative Practice Catalyst Seed Fund recipients | King's College London
King's Culture are pleased to announce the recipients of the second round of this creative practice seed fund, enabling researchers and academics to consolidate relationships with partners in the cult...
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Johanna Kieniewicz @johannakz.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Excited to be helping to grow this amazing work through the King's Culture Creative Practice Catalyst Seed Fund, supporting pioneering partnerships between @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social research and the creative industries
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on Elstree Screen Arts Academy (@elstreescreenarts.bsky.social), whom we started a partnership with last year. 🧵
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
This Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re spotlighting the Pears Maudsley Centre. Shaped by young people and families. Read more: ow.ly/JtkZ50YbxNq Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Maudsley Charity @place2becharity.bsky.social
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E-Risk Study @eriskstudy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We’re delighted to announce that the E‑Risk Team has now interviewed over 900 twins! 👯✨ A huge thank‑you to all the twins who’ve taken part — we can’t wait to meet the rest of you! 💙 @kingscsmh.bsky.social @kingsioppn.bsky.social
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
2026 is in full swing at the CAMHS Digital Lab - but we’ve still taken the chance to reflect back on the highlights of 2025. In our year round-up, we remember a year of publications, presentations, partnerships, and more 🙌 Read our 2025 highlights at: www.camhsdlab.co.uk/news/camhs-d...
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CAMHS Digital Lab 2025: The year in review | CAMHS Digital Lab
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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We’re demystifying impact today at IoPPN, learning how to harness the entrepreneurial mindset for greater research success.
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Congratulations to Dr. @shuo-zhang.bsky.social for winning the 2025 Harrington Writing Prize from @rcpsych.bsky.social for her essay on understanding the impacts of social media on youth mental health! 🎉 Read here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default...
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
🔊 New podcast! Our episode of 'Mind the Kids' @acamh.bsky.social is out, where Prof. Johnny Downs, Dr. @alicewickersham.bsky.social, & Zoë Firth sat down with @claragfaria.bsky.social to discuss how we're using digital innovation to support children & young people's mental health. Links below ⬇️
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'Mind the Kids': an ACAMH podcast
Social Sciences Podcast · Updated weekly · These podcasts are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in child and adolescent mental health. They bridge the gap between rigorous research and prac...
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
In the ADHD webinar Prof Johnny Downs shared data from the CAMHS Digital Lab showing in south London early childhood factors & demographics impact an ADHD diagnosis. Watch more- ow.ly/uFIz50XHxv4 #KingsMaudsleyPartnership Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | Maudsley Charity
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Data drives better care! In our ADHD webinar, we learned early factors affect diagnoses. Read more: ow.ly/BGWz50XCYxb #ADHD #DataDrivenCare Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | Maudsley Charity | CAMHS Digital Lab
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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Our placement research student Eve has written a brilliant piece for the IMH blog about her experience attending the Digital Youth X MindTech conference that happened this month in London!
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Your voice matters! 💬 Aged 13–17 & have experience with @maudsleynhs.bsky.social services? Join our Youth Advisory Group to shape mental health services, build skills & earn vouchers powered by King's Maudsley Partnership. Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | Maudsley Charity
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Our recent #ADHD webinar covered vital support and treatment options for young people. Check out the blog for a recap and the recording: link #PearsMaudsleyCentre #KingsMaudsleyPartnership Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | Maudsley Charity
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
@nickcummins41.bsky.social and @judedineley.bsky.social are leading a symposium on 3rd December in London for @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social, all about what speech and the voice can tell us about health. You do not want to miss this! @kingsioppn.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voice-and-...
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Voice and Speech Analysis: Insights and Challenges for Health Research
We are delighted to invite you to our Voice and Speech Analysis event, hosted in collaboration with NIHR Maudsley BRC.
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
The ADHD Taskforce report is a big step for kids with ADHD! Proud to be part of this work. Read more: ow.ly/Cm9W50Xu3Fh #ADHD #KingsMaudsleyPartnership Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience | @maudsleynhs.bsky.social | Maudsley Charity | CAMHS Digital Lab
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Inspire the Mind ✍️🧠 @inspirethemind.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
In today’s article, researchers Asilay Seker and Aeron Kim discuss the use of #naturallanguageprocessing in #mentalhealthresearch, and how this approach allowed them to explore #emotiondysregulation in neurodevelopmental disorders. @camhsdlab.bsky.social www.inspirethemind.org/post/can-tec...
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Can Technology Help Detect Emotion Dysregulation in Young People?
In mental health services, clinicians write thousands of notes every day. These records capture the details of people’s lives: how they feel, what they struggle with and how they respond to treatment....
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Tamsin Ford @tamsinford.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Are you a UK mental health professional working with children with mental health issues - we are asking for help designing a study for social robots to complete mental health questionnaires with children aged 8 to 10 - more infor here cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Come hear Head of the Lab Prof. Johnny Downs discuss new pathways in ADHD research and treatment at this webinar alongside King's Maudsley Partnership colleagues Professors Katya Rubia and Philip Shaw! 📅 Tuesday 4 November 🕑 1-2PM
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Our very own Dr. @shuo-zhang.bsky.social discusses the link between mental health & the climate crisis for a King's Climate & Sustainability podcast: 'Understanding eco-anxiety & inequality: In conversation with Dr Shuo Zhang' 🎧 spotify.app.link/T8yoix79IXb?... 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=P3Sj...
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Explore how digital innovation can enhance mental health for young people! 💻🧠 Read more: ow.ly/mH1t50Xgu7h #10YearPlan #ChildrensMentalHealth #CAMHS #InnovationInHealthcare #NHS #MentalHealthMatters Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Maudsley Charity
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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
October is ADHD Awareness Month! 🧠❤️ This year’s theme, “The Many Faces of ADHD,” celebrates the diversity of experiences among people living with ADHD. In our latest blog, Dr Sharifah debunks seven common myths about ADHD and explains what research really says. 🔗 Read the blog: bit.ly/7adhdmyths
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Explore how the CAMHS Digital Lab is transforming child mental health! Read more: ow.ly/X6nm50XguWg Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Maudsley Charity CAMHS Digital Lab #KingsMaudsleyPartnership #ChildMentalHealth #CAMHS
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King's Maudsley Partnership @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Discover how we’re transforming ADHD understanding through collaboration! Read more: ow.ly/FJhu50Xgr8i #ADHDAwarenessMonth Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @maudsleynhs.bsky.social Maudsley Charity NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) CAMHS Digital Lab
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How the King’s Maudsley Partnership is pioneering new, more effective treatment options for children with ADHD - King's Maudsley Partnership
Over the past 25 years, I’ve been lucky enough to meet thousands of children and young people with ADHD who have taken part in research. In that time, public
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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍 Do you have a passion for mental health research? 🌱 The MHR Incubator helps current & aspiring researchers explore #careerdevelopment & funding opportunities! Read career advice & learn more on our website 📖 :
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Mental Health Research – Develop your career. Change lives.
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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
In Zimbabwe, Prof Dixon Chibanda lost a patient to suicide over a $10 bus fare. This inspired @friendshipbench.bsky.social, which has now helped hundreds of thousands. Through global partnerships, King’s is improving access to mental health care. #WorldMentalHealthDay www.kcl.ac.uk/zimbabwe-to-...
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Population Health Improvement UK @phiuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Vacancy: Research Assistant in development of data and model assets for Policy Modelling for Health @healthmod.bsky.social and associated projects @uofglasgow.bsky.social www.phiuk.org/news/vacancy...
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Vacancy: Research Assistant - development of data and model assets
Policy Modelling for Health is recruiting for a Research Assistant to support the development of data and model assets.
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
WATCH NOW 🎥 It's finally here: our first RESEARCH EXPLORED video. Produced in partnership with @elstreescreenarts.bsky.social, this RESEARCH EXPLORED video dives into a project at @kingsioppn.bsky.social looking at 'expressed emotion' - how parents talk about their children. youtu.be/HVGUd0ipJv0
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RESEARCH EXPLORED: The Five Minute Speech Sample
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Mark your calendars: our first RESEARCH EXPLORED video drops next week, October 6. RESEARCH EXPLORED is a collaboration between @elstreescreenarts.bsky.social and the CAMHS Digital Lab.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
October is Black History Month - a time to acknowledge the legacy, leadership, and impact of Black voices in psychiatry, while showcasing what it means to stand firm in power and pride.
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
What is expressed emotion, and why does it matter? Expressed emotion is the emotion - positive or negative - that a parent communicates when talking about their child 🧵
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
With the youth mental health crisis mounting, we need evidence-based solutions that put young people's needs first. That's why we're launching a new partnership with @elstreescreenarts.bsky.social - putting young creatives at the heart of mental health content by young people, for young people 🧵
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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
What do we know about the causes of #autism? @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Professor Laura Andreae speaks with BBC Radio 4's Inside Science about the genetic factors behind autism, particularly around twin studies. 🔊 Listen now: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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BBC Inside Science - The science behind autism - BBC Sounds
What do we know about the causes of autism?
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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
How can we better measure treatment outcomes for children with #neurodevelopmental disorders? In this interesting ACAMH Learn talk, Prof. Melissa Mulraney introduces a patient-centred outcome set co-designed by experts & those with lived experience. t.co/TjN94dT7zm t.co/j6iOFm4FwI
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Poyton @poyton.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I am delighted that @wellcentrecharity.bsky.social is one of the 11 successful Building Brighter Futures Fund projects! We can’t wait to start and will be partnering with the brilliant @camhsdlab.bsky.social to empower young people to be healthier, safer and happier!
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Well Centre Charity @wellcentrecharity.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
We are over the moon to be partnering w/ @maudsleycharity.bsky.social & 10 other amazing innovative projects to improve young people’s mental health across Lambeth, Soutgwark Lewisham and Croydon! Watch this space for more about the impact we are going to scale alongside @camhsdlab.bsky.social
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
The news is out! 🎉 We're very excited to be partnering with the @wellcentrecharity.bsky.social, the Harris Foundation, South London Listens, and more great partners on projects in the @maudsleycharity.bsky.social's Building Brighter Futures programme. Stay tuned to find out more in the coming weeks!
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UWE Health & Care Research @chcr-uwe.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🎉We are excited to announce the launch of the first ‘Ethnic Inequality Conference’. Applications are open for oral and poster presentation abstracts. Deadline: 30th Sept 2025 For abstract submissions email: Inequality.Research@uwe.ac.uk Register: app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod...
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
In partnership with @kingsmaudsley.bsky.social, Lab Lead Prof. Johnny Downs co-wrote two blogs with Zoë Firth on the government's new 10-year Health Plan for the NHS. [📰 LINKS BELOW]
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Interview alert! As part of the @ukri.org Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind programme, ECR Zoë Firth sat down with the @ncb.org.uk to share more about our AI-driven speech analysis of data from the @eriskstudy.bsky.social project. Read below ⬇️ www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...
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A.I. analysis of ‘expressed emotion’
We spoke to Zoë Firth – an Early Career Researcher working on Five Minute Speech Samples and ‘expressed emotion’ – about her background, her project, and how she is disseminating her findings in an en...
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E-Risk Study @eriskstudy.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Can maternal warmth or negativity at age 10 shape adolescent mental health 💚🧠? Using identical twin comparisons, this study uncovers how emotional parenting influences outcomes at ages 12 & 18 👩‍👧‍👦📊 📄 Read: doi.org/10.1111/jcpp... @kingsioppn.bsky.social @kingscsmh.bsky.social
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<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Emotions that mothers express about their offspring are associated with offspring mental health during childhood, but little research has explored whether this extends into adolescence. W...
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🎉GOOD NEWS AT THE LAB 🎉 Huge congrats to Dr. Johnny Downs and @nickcummins41.bsky.social for their promotions to professor & senior lecturer, respectively, & to @judedineley.bsky.social for her NIHR DSE Award. Well-deserved achievements! Read more below ⬇️ www.camhsdlab.co.uk/news/congrat...
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Congratulations to Professor Downs, Drs Nick Cummins and Jude Dineley | CAMHS Digital Lab
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Kapil Sayal @kapilsayal.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
STADIA trial summary Infographic 👇
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CAMHS Digital Lab @camhsdlab.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
New blog from Lab member Zoë Firth on the STADIA trial from @kapilsayal.bsky.social and team! ⬇️
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Kapil Sayal @kapilsayal.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
📣 New Research! It took 6 years but we got there! The STADIA trial reports… What we did: Large multi-centre #RCT with 1225 children and young people with emotional difficulties referred to #CAMHS across England, followed-up for 18 months. 6 Headline findings… see below… (1/7)
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Ruth Knight @ruthknight.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
New paper!! Excited to share our new piece outlining an ECR perspective on children and young people's mental health research. We offer suggestions around funding, research practice, and institutional governance and processes to support a more socially just, equitable, and rigorous science.
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