Sign in

Fran Meeten

@drfranmeeten.bsky.social
259 followers 379 following 14 posts

Clinical Psychologist at King’s College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Interested in experimental methods and research into and treatment of anxiety.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Fran Meeten
MQ Mental Health Research @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A new study looked into why exercise helps across conditions as different as depression, anxiety, PTSD and insomnia. www.mqmentalhealth.org/how-exercise…
011
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Martin Plöderl @ploederl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ouch! "Individualized aiTBS did not outperform sham in treatment-resistant depression" "Neither fMRI-connectivity nor EEG-frequency targeting improved outcomes over sham" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sciencedirect.com
012
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Lauren S. Hallion, Ph.D. @laurenshallion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🔔 Call for Papers 🔔 I’m guest editing a Special Issue of Cognitive & Behavioral Practice Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches in Context www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue…
As sociopolitical crises of the past
 decade have made increasingly salient,
 cognitive-behavioral frameworks that
 are well-suited to treating pathology
 located within the individual are not
 always well-suited to support work
 with clients whose distress is
 proportionate to the real
 environmental challenges they
 experience. This Special Issue of
 Cognitive & Behavioral Practice focuses
 on the concept of "environmental
 pathology," which we use here to refer
 to social, cultural, political, and/or
 environmental circumstances within
 which significant distress or
 impairment are normative and
 proportionate responses. Examples
 include chronic exposure to
 discrimination such as racism,
 misogyny, or transphobia; realistic
 medical health risks such as
 pandemics; insufficient access to
 healthcare, food, or housing; military
 violence; or realistic threat orWe are especially interested in
 manuscripts that describe the
 principled extension of evidence-based
 cognitive-behavioral principles to work
 with clients whose clinically significant
 distress or impairment could be
 reasonably described as healthy,
 normal, or appropriate to their meso-
 or macro-systemic context. We also
 welcome articles focused on
 community-level interventions
 designed to prevent or reduce
 contextual barriers to mental health
 and wellbeing. C&BP is a practitioner-
 oriented journal that publishes
 narrative and systematic reviews,
 research reports that include rich
 clinical descriptions, case series and
 studies, clinical commentaries, and
 treatment development reports. As
 such, articles should emphasize
 material likely to be informative to
 clinical practice and supervision, such
 as detailed case descriptions, excerpts
 from psychotherapy transcripts, andExample topics include:
 1. Ethical obligations, dilemmas, and responsibilities to consider when navigating
 environmental pathology in clinical practice
 2. Theoretical frameworks or suggested best practices for leveraging evidence-based
 principles in the context of environmental pathology, particularly for concerns or
 contexts that are not adequately addressed within the existing empirical
 literature.
 3. Global perspectives, such as considerations when translating evidence-based
 practices between cultures and/or working with displaced clients or refugees.
 4. Empirical studies, meta-analyses, or intensive case series designs investigating
 the efficacy of novel or established interventions for clients presenting with
 distress or impairment associated with one or more forms of environmental
 pathology
 5. Primers, introductory papers, or case studies offering cognitive-behavioral
 translations of practices from diverse theoretical orientations, cultures, or
 epistemologies, supported by an appropriately critical review of relevant
 literatures
 6. Case studies, theoretical frameworks, or literature reviews evaluating diverse
 practices for navigating discussions of politically-charged or taboo topics in
 assessment, therapy, or clinical research
 7. Strengths-based approaches, including empirical studies or literature reviews on
 topics such as resilience, critical consciousness, neurodiversity, or post-traumatic
1139
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Interested in working in the #mentalhealth #industry but not sure where to start? ⚙️💼 Our latest video case study sees Harry Chapman discuss his journey into industry and how to move from clinical to industry. Watch here! buff.ly/tY5Q4td
buff.ly
Dr Harry Chapman – Mental Health Research
001
Reposted by Fran Meeten
The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Australia's under-16 social media ban, three months on. 86% of under-16s had still used a restricted platform in the past week. 📱 The study didn't measure mental health, the thing the Act was sold on. buff.ly/8RZSEPT #SocialMedia #YouthMentalHealth
253
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Tahnée Engelen @tahnee-engelen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Come join my team at @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social! I have an open PhD position (3 years fully funded) for a project investigating interoception and mental health, using lots of fun methods (EEG, EGG, tACs, TMS). More info and applications here: ats.talentadore.com/apply/doctor... #NeuroJobs
ats.talentadore.com
Doctoral Researcher, RCF project
Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit a Doctoral Researcher to work in the RCF project starting 1 November 2026, or as soon as possible after that for three years. The fixed-term position is ...
02618
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Lauren S. Hallion, Ph.D. @laurenshallion.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
💡Open Call for Proposals 💡 Special Issue of Clinical Psychology Review: Phenomenology and Classification of Repetitive Thought We plan to accept 1-2 narrative, systematic, or meta-analytic reviews of underrepresented perspectives/areas. Email me your 1-page letter of intent for consideration.
0116
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Neuroskeptic @neuroskeptic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
What dashboard-based research means for author responsibility and accountability retractionwatch.com/2026/08/25/g... A great piece on the emerging problem of researchers not having full access to the data they work with.
retractionwatch.com
Guest post: The uncomfortable truth an explosion of papers reveals about authors’ access to data
wildpixel/iStock The involvement of independent academic researchers in examining data and conducting analyses is central to producing trustworthy research. Because of this, many journals require a…
044
Reposted by Fran Meeten
simine vazire @simine.com · 10/08/2026
Special issue at Psych Science on psychological science in the real world! Send us your best work looking at whether effects from the lab (or from theories) hold up in ecologically valid settings. Submission deadline: 15 January 2027 www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
psychologicalscience.org
Special Issue Call for Submissions: “From Lab to Life: Psychological Science in the Real World”
Editors: Roni Porat and Vishnu SreekumarPsychological Science invites submissions presenting innovative research that brings psychological science “into the wild,” whether to strengthen its ecological...
28158
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Philipp Kanske @kanske.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Congrats to Katha Hierl - this is a cool study on emotional processing biases in the longitudinal course of major depressive disorder @trr393.bsky.social @katfoerster.bsky.social @kanskelab.bsky.social @tudresden.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
0173
Reposted by Fran Meeten
John Drury @profjohndrury.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I will be advertising a funded PhD studentship shortly, for a project on adding psychological theory (social identity) to modelling of epidemics ( @leverhulme.ac.uk funded, with Marijn Stok). The studentship will start in January 2027. Get in touch now for informal enquiries.
02027
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Biological Psychiatry @biologicalpsych.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Fatigue, rather than depressed mood alone, best explains why people with depression avoid mentally demanding tasks, suggesting that directly targeting fatigue could be key to restoring motivation in depression.
bpsgos.org
Fatigue Symptoms Influence Effort-Based Decision-Making in Major Depressive Disorder
Fatigue is a central symptom of major depressive disorder (MDD). Studies in healthy individuals suggest that fatigue reduces willingness to exert effort, but its role in effort-based decision-making…
021
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Richard Allen @richjallen.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Three new lectureship positions available at the School of Psychology, University of Leeds: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSE550/l...
jobs.ac.uk
Lecturer (Teaching and Research) in Psychology (Three Posts) at University of Leeds
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Lecturer (Teaching and Research) in Psychology (Three Posts) at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
01120
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A drop in the number of international students coming to the UK cost the country nearly £3 billion, according to new estimates www.timeshighereducation.com/news/f…
33423
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The amount of money the government directly spends on teaching at universities is about to be cut for the second year in a row, Universities UK has warned. Helen Packer reports #highered #teaching #edusky ow.ly/HyQR50Z6IWl
002
Reposted by Fran Meeten
The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
EVENT: 10 years of Brexit: how the vote to leave changed the UK Join us, @ukandeu.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social @anandmenon.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social @jdportes.bsky.social @keiranpedley.bsky.social & @bobbyduffy.bsky.social to mark a decade since Brexit ➡️ bit.ly/10yearsofBre...
045
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
In case it's of interest to anyone, here's a regularly updated list of UK postdoctoral research fellowships - feel free to share/copy sites.google.com/site/blakemo...
sites.google.com
Blakemore Lab - Postdoctoral Fellowships
Below is an overview of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the United Kingdom, which was originally curated by Professor Rogier Kievit. These have a special focus on psychology, neuroscience, develo...
06133
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS) @improvingpsych.org · 19/05/2026
Collabra: Psychology, the official journal of the Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science, seeks applications for Editor-in-Chief! The SIPS Publications Committee encourages editors with innovative ideas about how Collabra: Psychology can best accomplish its mission to apply.
11926
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Prof Rick Adams @drrickadams.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📢PhD job alert! A exciting PhD project that involves using MEG and biophysical modelling to try to predict effects of a glutamatergic treatment for psychosis... plus you can develop your own side project. Join our great team! www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
ucl.ac.uk
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
12728
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Aidan Horner @aidanhorner.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I'd be interested in a decent analysis of what is driving this increase, but I suspect a decent proportion of it is driven by increased use of LLMs. If it is, please just stop. I get we are all under pressure but at some point we have to take a step back and ask what we're doing all this for
5317
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Samuel Moore @samuelmoore.org · 27/04/2026
"Funding will continue to support transitional agreements, but from 2028/29 UKRI funding will focus on fully OA publishing and will no longer be available for hybrid OA." Pretty big open access policy update from UKRI. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
linkedin.com
Next phase of open access at UKRI | UK Research and Innovation
Full and immediate Open Access. Since 2022, that has been the UKRI Open Access policy goal for research articles – and together, we’ve made real progress. #OpenAccess (OA) levels for UKRI articles are...
31913
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We're really excited to share this amazing opportunity by @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social! Learn about a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods in this 8-part webinar series for #mentalhealth and addiction #researchers. Sign up below! mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/tbme/
062
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Josh Bellot @psychandme.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
UK participants (18–64) wanted! MSc Psychology (MMU) study on social media use & wellbeing. Must live in UK & use social media. Survey ~10–15 mins. Not suitable if currently experiencing mental health difficulties. Take part: mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Thanks – Joshua Bellot #Research
026
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Marcelo Mattar @marcelomattar.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
New Annual Review with @nathanieldaw.bsky.social: “Planning in the Brain: It's Not What You Think It Is.” We argue that the brain's 'planning' machinery is mostly used for learning from simulated experience, and that thinking prospectively at decision time is just one special case of this process.
annualreviews.org
Planning in the Brain: It's Not What You Think It Is
The neuroscience of planning has long been analogized to search algorithms in artificial intelligence (AI), which simulate future actions to guide immediate choices. We argue that advances in both neu...
313957
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Micah G. Allen @micahgallen.com · 18/04/2026
Interesting new study using our heart rate discrimination task and hierarchical modelling to investigate generalized anxiety disorder! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sciencedirect.com
Altered interoceptive–exteroceptive profile in Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Evidence from bayesian psychophysics and metacognitive modeling
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is believed to involve impaired processing of external information and excessive focus on internal bodily signals. …
0102
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Micah G. Allen @micahgallen.com · 10/04/2026
GastroPy is now out in early beta! Please to share our Python toolbox for electrogastrography and stomach-brain coupling analyses. It includes tools for cleaning, visualising, and analysing EGG data, plus fMRI stomach-brain coupling workflows. Docs, code, and preprint below. osf.io/preprints/ps...
25020
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Daniel Lakens @lakens.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A new set of papers, sharing the long-awaited result of several reproducibility and replicability projects, including commentaries, is published today. I look forward to reading the studies, and re-using the data generated! www.nature.com/collections/...
nature.com
Reliable research in the social and behavioural and sciences
Sweeping new investigations probe the replication, robustness and reproducibility of results across the behavioural and social sciences.
02911
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Le Monde @lemonde.fr · 31/03/2026
Interdiction des réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans : la proposition de loi voulue par Emmanuel Macron arrive dans un Sénat divisé à son sujet
lemonde.fr
Interdiction des réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans : la proposition de loi voulue par Emmanuel Macron arrive dans un Sénat divisé à son sujet
La majorité de droite à la Chambre haute ne remet pas en question l’objectif général du texte, mais a opté en commission de la culture pour un système à deux vitesses, distinguant deux types de plateformes.
3133
Reposted by Fran Meeten
New Scientist @newscientist.com · 30/03/2026
Cognitive decline, mental health and heart disease are all shaped by the deep links between heart and brain – with major implications for diagnoses and treatment
newscientist.com
The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health
Cognitive decline, mental health and heart disease are all shaped by the deep links between heart and brain – with major implications for diagnoses and treatment
174
Reposted by Fran Meeten
European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 26/03/2026
New guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in the evaluation of ERC grant proposals. The aim is to safeguard the integrity of peer review while allowing limited use of AI where it does not compromise privacy or trust. Read more 👉 bit.ly/47HqTld
bit.ly
ERC clarifies limits on AI use in grant evaluation
The ERC Scientific Council has adopted new guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in the evaluation of grant proposals. The guidelines aim to safeguard the integrity of peer review while all...
42510
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Eiko Fried @eikofried.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
AI conference organizers hid LLM prompts in conference text, instructing LLMs to use specific words as watermarks when generating conference abstracts. This led to the disqualification of 497 submitted papers. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
nature.com
Major conference catches illicit AI use — and rejects hundreds of papers
The papers’ watermarks allowed organizers to detect use of large language models in peer review.
23811
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Leah Banellis @leahbanellis.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🎉 Excited to share our publication in PNAS! 🎉 What happens when our stream of consciousness turns towards the body? Our fMRI study of 536 individuals finds that 'body-wandering' is associated with patterns of brain connectivity, physiology, affect, and mental health: www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
311146
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Run - don't walk - to apply for our Fellowship Planning Retreat 2026 before the deadline! 🏃‍♀️ In partnership with the @nihr-rss.bsky.social, this retreat is an opportunity for mental health & addiction researchers to progress on a project-based fellowship application 📝 Apply now! buff.ly/CmqcUSO
011
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Daniel Lakens @lakens.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
"20% of the studies presented causal claims that were not supported by their designs, opening the risk of their results being misinterpreted and their effect sizes being exaggerated [..] exacerbated by a lack of method transparency and construct validity" journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
journals.sagepub.com
0123
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Meryl Malezieux @merylneuro.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
1/8 New preprint alert! How are signals from the heart encoded in the brain? What could be the functional implications of cardioception? We found that neurons in the posterior insular cortex are precisely tuned to heartbeats, and that this cardio-insular coupling supports emotion coding in mice.
biorxiv.org
28840
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Got a great idea for a mental health research project but need help? 📢 Try contacting the NIHR's Research Support Service (@nihr-rss.bsky.social)! They provide free, tailored, expert advice for researchers on all aspects of developing & writing a funding application. buff.ly/bmvEs93
buff.ly
NIHR Research Support Service – Mental Health Research
Do you have a great idea for a mental health research project but aren’t sure how to take the next step? Look no further than the NIHR’s Research Support Service – free, tailored, expert advice for…
053
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Mad in America @mad-in-america.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
DSM-6 Will Be Structured Around Biomarkers—Despite Acknowledgment There Aren’t Any by Peter Simons The subcommittee was created to use biomarkers to reorganize the whole project. The problem? They acknowledge that such biomarkers have not yet actually been found. buff.ly/vtgqFfz
063
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Aidan Horner @aidanhorner.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Exciting news! The @yorkpsychology.bsky.social are recruiting 3 new ART (research and teaching) lecturers! One role will be prioritised for cognitive, affective and/or social neuroscience. #neuroskyence #cognition #psychscisky #neurojobs
jobs.york.ac.uk
Jobs - The University of York
16459
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
And so we write to brilliant postgraduate students from Sudan, withdrawing the offers and scholarships they won in open competition with the best in the world. A sad day for the University of Oxford.
23583219
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Toby Wise @tobywise.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Some nice coverage here of our study published in @biologicalpsych.bsky.social CNNI on structure learning and uncertainty in compulsivity 📃 Paper available here - www.biologicalpsychiatrycnni.org/article/S245...
biologicalpsychiatrycnni.org
Impaired Goal-Directed Planning in Transdiagnostic Compulsivity Is Explained by Uncertainty About Learned Task Structure
Diminished use of goal-directed (model-based) decision making is a hallmark of transdiagnostic compulsivity, promoting an overreliance on inflexible and habitual behaviors. However, the origin of this...
0136
Reposted by Fran Meeten
SPROCKET Hub @sprockethub.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
📣 Another Job Alert! We’re hiring a Band 7 Research Associate for the SPROCKET Hub at @greatormondst.bsky.social & @uclchildhealth.bsky.social, co‑producing research with children, young people and families. 🕒 Full‑time, 48 months ⏳ Closes 15/03/2026 www.gosh.nhs.uk/working-here...
gosh.nhs.uk
Current jobs
044
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Most UK undergraduate degrees should be shortened, according to one university vice-chancellor, who claims that the UK’s current three-year bachelor’s model is “largely a historical artefact” #EduSky #highered
timeshighereducation.com
Shorten UK undergraduate degrees to just two years, says v-c
Adopting a ‘two plus two’ system including longer integrated master’s would boost access, employment and the economy, argues Anthony Finkelstein
011
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Lorenzo Lorenzo-Luaces, PhD @lluaces.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Another EXCELLENT paper about exposure. But this supports my claim that we have to study recommendations that come from basic science and often we don't find they improve outcomes... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sciencedirect.com
Instructed increase in fear activation during exposure exercises does not enhance treatment effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder and agoraphobia
The efficacy of exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (eCBT) for panic disorder and agoraphobia (PD/AG) is well established, but the mechanisms …
23311
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Tom Rodebaugh @drrodebaugh.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Contribute to open science! Collabra: Psychology needs a new senior editor for the clinical section as well as several new associate editors for the social section. If you are interested, please fill out the application form before 30 April 2026. Repost please! forms.gle/DgM3484SuLVD...
forms.gle
Application Form Senior Editor Clinical/Associate Editor Social Section Collabra: Psychology
Starting from 1 July 2026, Collabra: Psychology is on the look-out for a new senior editor for the clinical section as well as several new associate editors for the social section. If you are interest...
11111
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Nature @nature.com · 08/03/2026
To recognize International Women’s Day, we've curated this collection of articles on the joys and challenges that women in research careers face – plus, some fresh approaches to women’s health research. go.nature.com/4s2PvwU
go.nature.com
International Women’s Day
On Sunday 8 March, the world celebrates the achievements and well-being of its 4 billion female inhabitants.
05825
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Eiko Fried @eikofried.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Great new paper led by @bringmannlaura.bsky.social, highlight the need to collect qualitative data in ESM / EMA research. #PsychSciSky 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s44...
111136
Reposted by Fran Meeten
Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Becoming a professor at a UK university is dependent on training high volumes of PhD students rather than delivering outstanding supervision, a report suggests. @jgro-the.bsky.social writes #EduSky #AcademicSky ow.ly/eFjW50Yl5FT
ow.ly
‘Quantity, not quality’ of PhD supervisions key to promotion
UK-wide survey of university promotion policies reveals emphasis on PhD recruitment and completions, rather than the need for high-quality support
381
Reposted by Fran Meeten
New Scientist @newscientist.com · 24/02/2026
Fathers may get postpartum depression at a similar rate to mothers, but it’s often overlooked. At last, the way we diagnose and treat it is improving, for the good of the whole family
newscientist.com
Postpartum depression in dads is common – we can now spot and treat it
Fathers may get postpartum depression at a similar rate to mothers, but it’s often overlooked. At last, the way we diagnose and treat it is improving, for the good of the whole family
042
Reposted by Fran Meeten
British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience @bacn.co.uk · 20/02/2026
Join us in Brighton this September! www.bacn.co.uk/conferences Symposium submissions due 31 March.
bacn.co.uk
Current, Future and past meetings — BACN
Conferences
054
Reposted by Fran Meeten
David Barner @drbarner.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Bots have made their way to Prolific experiments. Our lab has stopped online testing of adults entirely now for this reason - we want to know if what we study is real. Probably data collected 2-3 years ago are ok, but moving forward we just can't know. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
pnas.org
PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
717098