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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Great talk by @blackwellse.bsky.social on positive mental imagery at European CBT Conference in Brussels #EABCT2026

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Rethink Mental Illness @rethinkcharity.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Too often, schizophrenia is severely stigmatised and misunderstood. For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we're sharing the truth about what it means to live with this complex and debilitating condition. Join us. Head to our website to get the facts on schizophrenia 👉 bit.ly/4pC89ey

This image is a poster for National Schizophrenia Awareness Day. The text in the middle emphasizes that Rethink are thinking of anyone experiencing the challenges listed on the poster. It features six circular illustrations with brief descriptions: medication side effects, seeing things others don't, hearing voices, facing stigma, difficulty concentrating, and having no energy to face the day.

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Michael Okun @michael-okun.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’ve officially resigned as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. It used to be a reputable journal, but became a case study in how forced automation destroys academic integrity. 👇

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Great to have a few days away back in #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Ben Alderson-Day @aldersonday.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

New from the band formerly known as Hearing the Voice...a short paper about felt presence and early psychosis. We report some basic links to things like fear and quoted examples from our "Voices in Psychosis" study 1/3 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Imagery-focused therapy helps people understand and transform their mental images, using safe place imagery, rescripting, and more.

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Great to see this video about the iMAPS-2 trial results of imagery therapy for psychosis below 👇 @sheffielduni.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

💭 70% of people with psychosis experience distressing intrusive images, yet therapy rarely targets them. Imagery-focused therapy (tested in the iMAPS-2 trial) could change that, offering new ways to reduce distress and support recovery: buff.ly/jbM0TRo #Psychosis #MentalHealthResearch #CBTp

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

What if therapy focused not on thoughts or voices, but images in our mind's eye? The iMAPS-2 trial tested an imagery-focused therapy for psychosis; helping people make sense of vivid, distressing mental images. iMAPS is: safe ✅ acceptable ✅ ready for a full-scale RCT 👇 🧵 THREAD

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

“Steak Pie Betrayal and Trust in Marketing” Part 3 of my BBC Interview with Kate Bottley on BBC Radio Sheffield ahead of tomorrow’s final Celebrity Traitors episode

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

“Regaining Trust” Part Two my interview with presenter Kate Bottley about Trust and Mistrust in the BBC One show “The Celebrity Traitors” - 👇

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Great to talk to presenter Kate Bottley about Trust and Mistrust in the BBC One show “The Celebrity Traitors” - here is a clip👇

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Great to be out for a morning, pre work run! Even if it is raining 😂 ☔️

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Please Repost: We're Hiring! Senior Clin Psych/CBT Therapist (8a) in Manchester for exciting adolescent paranoia school's trial of an innovative imagery & values-based therapy. Led by myself & Dr Jess Kingston @drjk.bsky.social & colleagues including @richardbentall.bsky.social 👇 🔗 lnkd.in/e4cjW9QT

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

#TheMostInterestingThinginMentalHealth: What if #trauma focused therapy for young people, isn't working the way we thought it would? A new trial N=120. No differences at therapy end, but 11 months later, reduced anxiety, fewer panic attacks. It takes time👇 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

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Ben Alderson-Day @aldersonday.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

It was an absolute joy this week to chair my second meeting of @theichr.bsky.social hosted by the wonderful @parkbmb.bsky.social in Nashville. So much excellent work from ICHR & @echrhallucinations.bsky.social - thank you to all who presented! #ICHR2025

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Georgia Punton presenting work on sleep and hallucinations

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

#TheMostInterestingThinginMentalHealth: New mother’s experience #anxiety at rates which rival #postpartum #depression - but we're barely talking about it? New Lancet Psychiatry review. N=850 research papers on postpartum anxiety with a call to action👇

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

#TheMostInterestingThinginMentalHealth: What if I told you that the core beliefs “you’re useless”, “you’re worthless” could actually impact voice hearing experiences and worsen mental health. New @thementalelf.bsky.social Blog by Dr. Nicola Airey and I ! www.nationalelfservice.net/mental-healt...

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Great to have written this blog with my colleague Dr Nicola Airey on this important review of core beliefs and psychosis!

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

#TheMostInterestingThinginMentalHealth: #Insomnia is major factor contributing to many mental health problems. @ProfEspie University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk gives top tips for clinicians at the European CBT Conference #EABCT2025 @babcpevents.bsky.social @babcpjournals.bsky.social @babcp.com

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

#themostinterestingthinginmentalhealth Mental health services have known #exercise and nutrition help mental health conditions for decades. So why is it SO hard to get them into practice. A new Lancet Psychiatry review gives a roadmap across the world www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

#TheMostInterestingThinginMentalHealth: Scientists can now predict which mental health treatment will work for you, before you even try it! It's a step towards better personalised therapy & what will work best for whom #mentalhealth #cbt #psychosis academic.oup.com/schizophreniab…

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Just two weeks now before we kick-off #EABCT2025 in Glasgow with the pre-congress workshops! Still time to sign up for pre- and in-congress workshops (some already full!) or to attend the congress in-person or online. Check out all the details here: eabct2025.org @babcp.com

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

🩺📚 Are you a UK medical student in a year involving clinical placements? Take part in a new study of supportive intervention! 🔬✨ 🔗 Express interest in participating here: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_... @sheffielduni.bsky.social

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

In case you still needed convincing that you should be coming to Glasgow for #EABCT2025 this September... We now have an outline programme available on the website! eabct2025.org @drjodaniels.bsky.social @babcp.com @babcpevents.bsky.social

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Brian Wilson has passed away, one of the greatest American musicians. I saw him perform live in 2002 with family at Edinburgh Playhouse. It remains one of best concerts I’ve ever been to. His music has profoundly touched many people’s lives. “Love and Mercy”. Rest In Peace. youtu.be/OZ2RJwTwbzg?...

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We are delighted to announce that we've been ranked 16th in the Complete University Guide 2026, rising two places from 2025 🎉 www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-table...

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Great interview with Dr Jess Kingston @drjk.bsky.social on adolesent paranoia and anxiety!

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts Chris. It was great to include your work in this film. For those new to this issue, why do you think it's important that we break out of our historical geographical zone, and start doing more research in other areas?

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The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

“There’s a greater need, but less research and activity” Dr Chris Taylor (@chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social) talked to @thementalelf.bsky.social on how the @nihr.bsky.social is helping to address the need for mental health research in underserved regions like the North of England. 👇

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Very pleased to feature in this interview with @thementalelf.bsky.social about the @nihr.bsky.social Mental Health Research Initiative @sheffielduni.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Lots more we can do to bring Mental Health Research to underserved areas.

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Big thanks @rplackett.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social for taking the time to be featured in our new Mental Health Research Initiatives videos. You make some really important points about overcoming barriers in mental health research. 👏🏽

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Great to be interviewed by @thementalelf.bsky.social about the @nihr.bsky.social Mental Health Research Initiative- more to see on Wednesday’s Video!

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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Applications for our 2025 Paper Writing Retreat are open! Trying to find the time, space & energy to work on that #mentalhealth and/or #addiction #research paper? Apply for our fully-funded retreat with dedicated writing time, tasty food & the chance to network!👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/pwr25/

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Just one more week left to submit something to #EABCT2025 - our "late poster" deadline closes Friday 16th May! If you'd like to present in Glasgow in September but haven't yet put something in, now's your chance! eabct2025.org @babcp.com @drjodaniels.bsky.social

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Another sunny start at Oxford Road, en route to The University of Sheffield to deliver a full day workshop on #CBTforpsychosis @sheffielduni.bsky.social

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Great to have co-chaired @babcp.com Spring Conference last week with @drjk.bsky.social at Kings College London. Brilliant keynotes from Lance McCracken, Janet Feigenbaum, Pamela Jacobsen & Mary Welford. First in person Spring Conference for 6 years - great to have it back! @babcpevents.bsky.social

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Great to have co-organised with Dr Jess Kingston @drjk.bsky.social this year’s @babcp.com In Person Spring Conference at Kings College London, on New Generation CBT with an excellent Conference day and full day workshops. One day to go…

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Really pleased to have co-organised with @drjk.bsky.social this year’s @babcp.com In Person Spring Conference at Kings College London, on New Generation CBT with great Conference day and full day workshops. One week to go…

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Dr Chris DJ Taylor @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Very pleased this attachment focused version of #iMAPS led by Nicola Airey with Katherine Berry and I has been recognised as a top cited article in @BPSOfficial British Journal of Clinical Psychology

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

... speaking of which, on 30th April @babcpevents.bsky.social @babcp.com are hosting an online workshop from Daisy Singla's team on BA for perinatal depression and anxiety - sign up now! babcp.com/Online-Sprin... @chrisdjtaylor.bsky.social @drjk.bsky.social @drjodaniels.bsky.social

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BABCP | British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies > Conferences > National Conferences and Workshops > Online Spring Workshops 2025

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Jessica Kingston @drjk.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

JOINT US!! BABCP Spring conference is back! April 8th and 9th, Kings College London (Waterloo Campus): Prof Lance McCracken (Uppsala) ACT for Pain, Associate Prof Janet Feigenbaum (UCL) on DBT, Dr Pamela Jacobsen (Bath) on Mindfulness & Dr Mary Welford on CFT: babcp.com/Spring-Confere…

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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Just 2 weeks left (until 28th Feb) to submit symposia, skills classes, panels, roundtables, and in-congress workshops to #EABCT2025 in Glasgow! Check out the website for full details and to submit: eabct2025.org @babcp.com @babcpevents.bsky.social @drjodaniels.bsky.social

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