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David McCormack

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Clinical Psychologist. Lecturer (Education) in Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast. University Profile: pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/david-mcc… Private Practice: www.davidmccormack.ie

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ACP-UK @acp-uk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
JOIN US THIS THURSDAY for this year's Trainee Research Showcase Hosted by ACP-UK's Clinical Health and Neuropsychology Network (CHANN) Thursday 02 July 10am - 12pm Free and open to all Join here: zurl.co/DC96z
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ACP-UK @acp-uk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Pathways and Perspectives Wednesday 15 April 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm £45.00 (Free for members) For more information about the programme, our excellent speakers and book your place, click here acpuk.org.uk/event/functi...
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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Pathways and Perspectives - ACP UK
Join us for a comprehensive introduction to working with FND, with leading speakers in the specialty who will describe the condition, assessment and treatment approaches, and the important factors in ...
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ACP-UK @acp-uk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural ACP-UK Psycho-Oncology, Cancer and Palliative Care (PSYCAP) Conference, taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in central Birmingham on 7-8 July 2026. For more information and booking options, click here: acpuk.org.uk/event/acp-uk...
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ACP-UK PSYCAP Conference
We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural ACP-UK Psycho-Oncology, Cancer and Palliative Care (PSYCAP) Conference, taking place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in central Birmingham on 7-8 July 2026. Y...
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Ross G. White @rossgwhite.com · 04/03/2026
Thoughts are like the weather. You can notice thoughts come and go like clouds in the sky. ☀️ 💭 You have thoughts, thoughts don’t have you. For more insights like this check out ‘The Tree That Bends’ book 📕: amzn.to/4lefPBC www.strive2thrive.co.uk #TheTreeThatBends 🌳 #thrive #psychology
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 Feb) with us This year’s theme, This is My Place. WISDOM network brings together #schools and #researchers to build a supportive #network that strengthens mental health knowledge for students, staff and families. Join us: tinyurl.com/EOIWisdomnet...
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Conor Mahood @conorvoice.com · 06/02/2026
It's Bandcamp Friday & this is the one thing I have on Bandcamp. I love this story so much, I find it oddly reassuring. There's some surgery I can't quite afford (no details, sorry!) that could help with my pain sitch, so if you buy this, you're a champ. conormahood.bandcamp.com/track/hans-i...
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Hans In Luck: A Grimm's Fairy Tale About The Value Of Things, by Conor Mahood
track by Conor Mahood
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ACP-UK @acp-uk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
ACP-UK is delighted to announce the publication of Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice, edited By Helena Crockford, Melanie Goodwin and Paul Langthorne and published by Routledge in collaboration with ACP-UK. Get 20% off your copy using the code 26ESE1 www.routledge.com/Working-with...
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Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice: Guidance for Mental Health Professionals and Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Working with Dissociation in Clinical Practice brings together current literature and the contributing authors’ professional and lived experiences to provide practical recommendations for supporting t...
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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
It's a beautiful, wintery start to our new semester. Welcome back, everyone! #LoveQUB #UniversityLife #NewSemester #Snow #WinterVibes
Image shows the Lanyon Building with a dusting of snow, with plants and foliage in the foreground
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ACP-UK @acp-uk.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
ACP‑UK, with King’s College London, published research showing ChatGPT failed to identify risky behaviour and sometimes affirmed or did not challenge delusional beliefs in role‑played mental health scenarios. Read more about our findings here: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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ChatGPT-5 offers dangerous advice to mentally ill people, psychologists warn
Research finds OpenAI’s free chatbot fails to identify risky behaviour or challenge delusional beliefs
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Ross G. White @rossgwhite.com · 13/08/2025
A moan about PDFs - Persistently Denied Feelings. If you recognise that you’ve been struggling with difficult emotions, help is available. Seek support from an accredited practitioner, so you can thrive. #TheTreeThatBends #Thrive #Wellbeing #Emotions #talkingtherapies #psychologicalflexibility
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ACP-UK @acp-uk.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Following the approval of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, ACP-UK has released a position statement on how clinical psychologists can support Parliament in embedding psychosocial care into end-of-life decisions. Read our full statement here: acpuk.org.uk/terminally-i...
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Terminally Ill Adults Bill
ACP-UK has carried out some original research into the situations faced by the 1.8 million immunocompromised patients and their families who are at a high risk of serious COVID-19 complications and wh...
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ACP-UK @acp-uk.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
For more details including the event programme, planned talks and speakers, follow this link: bit.ly/43Adb0y Register your interest by completing this brief form: forms.office.com/e/JfWCCpiP1h
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ACP-UK @acp-uk.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
IN-PERSON EVENT FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS IN IRELAND Clinical Psychologists in the Courtroom Monday 9 June 2pm – 6pm Senate Room, Queen’s University, Belfast Tickets: Free for clinical psychologists (members and non-members) Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/JfWCCpiP1h 1/4
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David McCormack @davidmccormack.ie · 19/12/2024
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧? 💤 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭!🌙 👉 To check if you're eligible & take part, click: qubpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... If you have any questions, email, d.mccormack@qub.ac.uk
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Ross G. White @rossgwhite.com · 25/03/2025
The A.W.E. of a Flexible Mind: Anchored - fully situated in time & place, able to recognise that thoughts & emotions come & go Willing - to accept our mind’s story-generating ways, & turn towards the emotions accompanying those stories Empowered - to act in line with our purpose & personal values
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Nicola Doherty @profnic.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Do have a read and see if you are an eligible parent. We would love to have your response
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David McCormack @davidmccormack.ie · 14/02/2025
Has your baby been admitted to hospital in Ireland or the UK? We are a team of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast studying how a baby’s hospital stay affects parents. If you’ve experienced this, we’d love to hear from you. Please click to take part: qubpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Baby in a cotImage asking those whose baby was in a hospital in Ireland or the UK to take part in a research study
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Ross G. White @rossgwhite.com · 11/02/2025
In the February issue of ‘5 to Thrive’: ✅ The ‘Uncanny Valley’ 🤖🏜️ ✅ ‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma’ - a documentary about the legendary American Football player 🏈 ✅ ‘KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work’ the book by Graham Allcott ☺️📕 tinyurl.com/Thr5Feb25 #Thr5newsletter
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Marita Hennessy @maritahennessy.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Scoping reviews & their role in identifying research priorities H. Khalil, R. Jia, E.B. Moraes, Z. Munn, L. Alexander, MDJ Peters, A. Asran, C.M. Godfrey, @andreatricco.bsky.social, @daniellepollock.bsky.social, C. Evans www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
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Scoping reviews and their role in identifying research priorities
Scoping reviews have been identified as appropriate methodologies to contribute to our knowledge. The objective of this review is to summarise how scoping reviews can be used to identify research prio...
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Ross G. White @rossgwhite.com · 04/02/2025
Today sees the release of #TheTreeThatBends in North America! 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 I wrote the book to help people thrive. Learn how to: 🌟 Develop a Flexible Mind by being Anchored, Willing & Empowered 🌟 Shift from the ‘conforming zone’ into the ‘transforming zone’ www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1529... #booksky
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Tamsin Ford @tamsinford.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Particularly important @thementalelf.bsky.social blog & worth reading the review also
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David McCormack @davidmccormack.ie · 19/12/2024
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧? 💤 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭!🌙 👉 To check if you're eligible & take part, click: qubpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... If you have any questions, email, d.mccormack@qub.ac.uk
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Rebecca Sripada, PhD, ABPP @rebeccasripada.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Psychological Interventions for Pediatric Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Psychological Interventions for Pediatric PTSD
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluates psychiatric interventions in pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Ross G. White @rossgwhite.com · 03/12/2024
In the December issue of ‘5 to Thrive’: ✅ Biophilia 🌳🌊 ✅ ‘Like Harvey, Like Son’ - a documentary about an ultra-runner taking on the Appalachian Trail. 🏃‍♂️ ✅ ‘Adventure Revolution’ - a book by Belinda Kirk 📕 tinyurl.com/Thr5Dec24 #Thr5newsletter #Thriving #Wellbeing #Performance
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Tamsin Ford @tamsinford.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
We are lookkng fir a research assistant to work on a feasibility trial of a self-directed intervention for teenagers awaiting psychotherapy www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49384/
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Research Assistant (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Got that t shirt ✅
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tCBT & BCP @babcpjournals.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
New tCBT Editorial to introduce the Special Collection : Enhancing your delivery of cognitive therapy for PTSD: a celebration of the work of Hannah Murray Full free text at www.cambridge.org/core/journal... Collection at www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Photo of Hannah Murray
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Paul Salkovskis @psalkovskis.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Just published. Supporters of people having ocd or hoarding issues. bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Clarifies previous findings
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<em>British Journal of Clinical Psychology</em> | Wiley Online Library
Objectives Hoarding difficulties (HD) affect many people and cause upset and danger for the person, as well as friends and family. Previous research found that people with HD feel less adequately so...
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Simon Blackwell @blackwellse.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Nice to see this case series investigating visuospatial (Tetris) task interference to reduce intrusive memories amongst healthcare staff - results are now (largely) superceded by the subsequent RCTs, but it's great to see the earlier development work: humanfactors.jmir.org/2024/1/e55562/
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Reducing the Number of Intrusive Memories of Work-Related Traumatic Events in Frontline Health Care Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Case Series
Background: Frontline health care staff are frequently exposed to traumatic events as part of their work. Although this study commenced before the emergence of COVID-19, levels of exposure were height...
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Oded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hope I'm the first to post this all time classic on this platform
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socraticmethodcbt.bsky.social @socraticmethodcbt.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
go.bsky.app/RrGgPR9
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Monika Neff Lind @monikanlind.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
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Philipp Herzog @herzog.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
A new clinical trial shows that both grief-specific cognitive behavioral therapy (PG-CBT) and present-centered therapy are effective and acceptable in treating prolonged grief disorder (with superiority of PG-CBT). 🖤 #CBTworks #PsychSciSky jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Grief-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs Present-Centered Therapy
This randomized clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of integrative cognitive behavioral therapy vs present-centered therapy in patients with prolonged grief disorder.
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Cameron Pugach @cppugach.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Exciting to see Bluesky grow! I created a starter pack for folks interested in all things traumatic stress. Please don’t hesitate to add: go.bsky.app/MHqLdaG
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Gary Brown @paperbag1.bsky.social · 17/08/2024
Marv Goldfried's career retrospective. www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
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Life Is About Change: A Professional Memoir | Annual Reviews
Receiving my doctorate in 1961 just as John F. Kennedy was inaugurated president of the United States, I was inspired by his sentiment that any person can make a difference, and every person should tr...
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Tim Kaiser @tkaiser.science · 21/10/2024
I made a clinical psychology/psychotherapy research starter pack thingy. If you are new here and interested in these topics, feel free to follow! go.bsky.app/Qk93DiE
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David McCormack @davidmccormack.ie · 14/11/2024
The stories we tell ourselves, about who we are and what we're capable of affects us profoundly. Be a balanced biographer, be self-compassionate.
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David McCormack @davidmccormack.ie · 14/11/2024
Pausing to appreciate a moment; a beautiful sight, a snapshot of nature, the kindness of a stranger, the tenderness of a loved one. I’m sure that if we could pause more to notice the beauty in the world around us, our lives would be enriched.
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David McCormack @davidmccormack.ie · 13/11/2024
People are often self-critical for feeling depressed or distressed, which sadly just makes things worse. The antidote = be kind to yourself.
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