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Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Attending @ehps.bsky.social in beautiful Paphos to present on our @smart-ie.bsky.social project, emphasising the important role of our stakeholders in driving the process sustainable DMHI integration in HEIs in Ireland. @universityofgalway.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social

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Amy Mode Activated 🪷 ᓚᘏᗢ ಇ. @activateamymode.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Kids today have lost the fine art of bullshitting a 10 page paper from a single Funk & Wagnalls entry or from reading only the CliffsNotes. 🤣

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EHPS Digital Health & Computer Tailoring (SIG) @ehpsdigihealth.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Join us for our next Digital Health Research Networking Event, an opportunity to gain insights from an experienced research leader and connect with fellow researchers interested in digital health. 📅 18 June 2026 🕐 13:00–14:30 (CET) 💻 Online 🔗 Register here: uva.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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SMArT-IE @smart-ie.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We had a productive meeting with our stakeholders to discuss our progress.Their support from the start ensures co-development of a strategy for DMHI that will work in practice within the university sector. Next steps: turning these findings into action! #DigitalMentalHealth #implementationscience

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Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I had the best time presenting my doctoral thesis in Instanbul at @easoobesity.bsky.social #ECO2026. Huge thanks to the @EASOobesityECN for having me!

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The Italian Parliament is the first to recognise obesity as a chronic and relapsing disease that can lead to life-threatening complications. Read the full article in @natmed.nature.com doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Join Dr Leona Ryan from Ireland with the EASO Early Career Network (ECN) at the Best Thesis Awards on 13 May 2026 at #ECO2026, Istanbul, Türkiye. ✔️Developing the evidence-base for a digital intervention to address weight stigma in general practice easo.org/easo-ecn-bes...

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr Leona Ryan from Ireland 🇮🇪 for being selected as a EASO Early Career Network (ECN) Best Thesis Award finalist! Join us on Wed, 13 May 2026 at #ECO2026, Istanbul, Türkiye for finalist presentations and announcement of the winner! easo.org/easo-ecn-bes...

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40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society @ehpsconference.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

What are the most pressing challenges in health psychology today—and how do we turn research into real-world impact? 🎥 Prof. Jane Walsh shares her insights in this engaging keynote interview with Dr. Dr Laura Panagi. 🎥 youtu.be/6wH9-AzxfCU Join us at EHPS 2026 to continue the conversation.

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The European Association for the Study of Obesity @easoobesity.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

🌟 EASO 5-Minute CPD Obesity Management Phases: Initiation, Response, and Maintenance Join Dr Michael Crotty, a GP and obesity medicine specialist based in Dublin, as he explores the three key phases of obesity care—initiation, response, and maintenance. easo.org/cpd/obesity-...

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Youth DMH - Digital Mental Health for Young People @youthdmh.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

👋 Hello Bluesky! We’re YouthDMH, a European research network exploring how digital tools can support young people’s mental health 🌍🧠 We’ll be sharing research highlights, collaborations, opportunities, and conversations around digital mental health for youth. youthdmh.eu @costprogramme.bsky.social

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YouthDMH – COST Action CA23153 – Digital Mental Health for Young People

Digital Mental Health for Young People Enhance research on the use of technology to support young people's mental health. Learn More The main goal of the Action

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SMArT-IE @smart-ie.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Thank you to all who have supported, collaborated on and contributed to the SMArT-IE project this year, we look forward to our continued collaboration in 2026. Wishing you and yours a joyful and peaceful holiday season 🎄❄️⛄ #digitalmentalhealth #implementationscience @uniofgalway.bsky.social

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Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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Alan Kelly @akellyucc.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Amazing how different Sean Bean looks in real life to the movies (A joke that I accept will baffle many)

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Dr. Laura M. König @lauramkoenig.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

New book chapter on #digitalhealth interventions in public health: link.springer.com/book/10.1007... Includes a discussion on why they are not used as frequently as we might have hoped, and what intervention developers and policy makers can do to improve the utility of digital interventions.

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Digital Public Health

This open access book gives an overview of the core issues in digital public health, such as prevention, population health, and health systems.

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Dr Emma Norris @emmajnorris.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

A joy to run the @ehpscreaters.bsky.social Pre-Conference Workshop on Preregistration and Registered Reports with @rorycoyne.bsky.social We explored ✍how preregistration can be applied within quantitative, qualitative and evidence synthesis research 📕 RRs for early career researchers #EHPS2025

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Rory Coyne @rorycoyne.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Well done to Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social on presenting findings from our recent study evaluating an AI-driven virtual human intervention for GP obesity education and training #EHPS2025 @profjanewalsh.bsky.social @ehps.bsky.social

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Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Delighted to present our AI-driven VH obesity education and communication skills training tool for GPs - a proof-of-concept for the successful translation of behavioural science concepts into novel technology to address identified challenges in medical education @ehpsdigihealth.bsky.social #EHPS2025

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · 22/08/2025

The #Gaza famine has unfolded in front of the world’s eyes. We saw it coming. We warned about it. We were not allowed to stop it. Now, as we count the lives lost to this intentional starvation, there is only one question to ask leaders: Where is humanity? End the blockade of aid TODAY. CEASEFIRE!

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Dr Jen Olson @jenlolson.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Attending #EHPS2025 and interested in digi health? @ehpsdigihealth.bsky.social has a list to help you navigate to relevant presentations - bit.ly/EHPS2025Digi.... See you in Groningen next week! @thomasgultzow.bsky.social @mindwaveprof.bsky.social @hollieasmith.bsky.social @alearuf.bsky.social

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EHPSCreaters @ehpscreaters.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🔔 Two days left to apply! This is your chance to meet this year's keynote speakers over coffee.

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40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society @ehpsconference.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Attending the 39th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society in the Netherlands?✈️ All additional travel information, local tips, and useful contacts are available at: 🔗 2025.ehps.net/travelling-w... We look forward to seeing you soon! #EHPS2025 #EHPS25 #UMCG #Groningen

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

A new publication by Dr Tina Bedenik & Prof Kathleen Bennett in collab w/ @hiqa.bsky.social colleagues explores perspectives of key stakeholders on role of patients in use of health data for primary & secondary purposes in Irl. doi.org/10.1186/s409... @researchireland.ie @futureneuro.bsky.social

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RCSI School of Population Health @rcsipophealth.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We're recruiting for a lecturer in health psychology to join our team. The postholder will participate in the teaching, facilitation & examining of the undergrad & grad teaching programmes of @rcsipsychology.bsky.social. my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... @sphereprogramme.bsky.social

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40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society @ehpsconference.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Make your EHPS 2025 experience seamless! Access the latest schedule, receive live updates, and connect with other participants—all through the official app. Download today: 🍏 Apple Store: apps.apple.com/rs/app/easyp... 🤖 Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d... #EHPS2025 #EasyPlatform

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SMArT-IE @smart-ie.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

We are the SMART-IE Collective, a group of researchers, clinicians, academics, policy makers, government body officials and experts by lived experience - Our aim is to learn how to successfully introduce and evaluate digital mental health tools to support university students mental well-being.

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Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Check out & follow the @smart-ie.bsky.social Research Group! Our project is dedicated to supporting the sustainable implementation of digital mental health solutions in university settings. You can find more information and project updates on our website. Visit us here: vista-apro.eu/smart-ie/

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Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

🚨New Paper🚨 Empowering GPs:AI Virtual Humans for Better Weight Management Conversations! Our pilot study found an AI-driven Virtual Human tool informed by behavioral science & planning group input improved GPs' knowledge, empathy,confidence,and reduced obesity stigma. doi.org/10.1002/osp4...

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Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

My teabags are feeding into my existential crisis this morning 🥹

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EHPSCreaters @ehpscreaters.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

📣 Exciting news! Applications are open for our @ehps2025.bsky.social pre-conference workshop on "Open Science Practices: Preregistrations and Registered Reports" with @emmajnorris.bsky.social and @rorycoyne.bsky.social! Get more info and apply here until May 11th: forms.gle/1DCbYR84c9qE...

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Dr. Alea Ruf @alearuf.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

🚨 Deadline extended 🚨 Planning to attend @ehps2025.bsky.social ? You are a PhD student or postdoc? Check out our @ehpscreaters.bsky.social pre-conference workshop! Apply by May 26th! More info 👇 @ehps.bsky.social @ehpsopenscisig.bsky.social

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Alex Caron @caronlab.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We are excited to host Dr. Alfonso Abizaid from @carleton.ca next Wednesday for the 6th talk of the 2025 #ObesitySeminarSeries of IUCPQ!

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Rebecca Trower @rebeccatrower.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I wrote a blog for the @sphereprogramme.bsky.social website! ✨

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Fiona Quigley @fionaquigs.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

We've @drleonaryan.bsky.social released a preprint of our study: VITAL-COMS, a novel digital simulation tool designed to improve healthcare professionals' communication skills when discussing weight with patients #weightstigma #obesity #HealthCommunication #GenAI 1/4

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European Health Psychology Society @ehps.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Applications are now open for the #EHPS2025 conference grants. Grants are available for attending only the conference and for also attending the @ehpscreaters.bsky.social workshop and @ehpssynergy.bsky.social expert meeting. Applications close on 16 May. More information: ehps.net/conference-g...

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Dr Leona Ryan @drleonaryan.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🚨Exciting pilot study results! Our AI-virtual human tool for GP obesity education/training showed significant improvements in knowledge, confidence, trust, and empathy! We also saw reduction in negative stereotyping! Here's how we did it:🧵👇osf.io/preprints/osf/… @OSFramework

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Something to think about

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Andy Hogan @andyhogan82.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

At the Irish Coalition for People living with Obesity's (ICPO) book launch - a child friendly non-stigmatizing introduction to what is Obesity - great initiative

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Dr. Laura M. König @lauramkoenig.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Apply by Sunday to take part in our expert workshop on the #digitalhealth divide prior to #ICBM2025 in Vienna (5th and 6th August) ⬇️ #HealthPsych #BehSci

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Thomas Gültzow (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 @thomasgultzow.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Usability testing is essential in intervention development but can often feel time-consuming – but it doesn't have to be. Our new preprint offers a hands-on guide to rapid analysis during usability testing and shares our reflections on the process. 🧑🏼‍💻 Check it out: doi.org/n4r4 ✨

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14/01/2025

More than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed by traumatic injury in the first nine months of the war in Gaza, according to a new study. It suggests that the Hamas health ministry tally, a figure the UN relies on, is a significant undercount. nyti.ms/4fZxCIv

The aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip. The text reads: "Death Toll in Gaza Likely 40% Higher Than Reported, Researchers Say." Photo by Yousef Masoud for The New York Times.

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Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener @lgrahamwisener.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The #PHM2025 conference will be held at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social This brings together those from health psychology and related fields from across Ireland and further afield. Keynotes are Prof Martin Dempster & Prof @susanmichie.bsky.social. Abstract submission open! bit.ly/4fNFUD7

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