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Dr Gary Lamph PhD

@garylamph.bsky.social
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Clinical Academic - Reader Keele Uni/R&I Honorary Consultant Nurse & NIHR Senior Research Leader @ MPFT, RNMH/Psychotherapist, NTAwardWinner2011 Co-President BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social keele-repository.worktribe.com/pers…

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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Chuffed to see winners in two of the Categories of the #BIGSPD26 poster awards from people I have worked alongside. Michael Haslam Winner of the early career researcher award and Research Poster, also our E-Primed team winning the review/theoretical poster award 👏👏
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Dr Sarah @sarahpsyc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
My #BIGSPD26 silence is a reflection of how jam packed the days have been & how enthralled I was with it all. Now processing it & I will share my day 2 & day 3 experiences & reflections. What a great conference!! Always filling my cup (to steal the line from @elliewildbore.bsky.social 😊)
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Mike Haslam @mbhaslam.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I'm both honoured and humbled to have won this year's BIGSPD ECR award AND the poster prize in the category of research/evaluation. It means a lot that people have voted for me and my work. Grateful also for the connections and conversations. #BIGSPD26
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Good morning all! Welcome to the final day of #BIGSPD26 here in Blackpool. Prof Peter Coventry (Manchester Met) is giving the final keynote this morning: 🌳🌊🐾 Nature-based Interventions, Mental Health & Complex Need: Extending the Evidence to Personality Disorder. 🧵 THREAD below.
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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
It’s our final day and the last keynote talk of our conference is underway. Peter Coventry talks us through his research exploring the importance of nature based inventions building social connectedness, skills acquisition & health benefits including increased vitality and strength #BIGSPD26
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Our closing keynote this Wednesday at #BIGSPD26 is from Prof Alison Liebling (Cambridge). A Chance to Change and Grow? 'Deserts' and 'Oases' in services for offenders with complex emotional needs. 🧵 THREAD below
Professor Alison Liebling, Director, Prisons Research Centre, Institute of Criminology, Cambridge University, UK
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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We were indeed. All the way back in 2014! #BIGSPD26
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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Next up we have @adjongh.bsky.social media hi will be exploring the effectiveness of brief trauma focused treatments for personality disorder #BIGSPD26
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
So proud of the E-PRIMED research team who excellently presented our research findings today at #BIGSPD26 @bigspd.bsky.social Commended by one delegate as being one of the most coproduced prison projects she had seen. Special thanks to funders at NIHR 3 schools @nihr.bsky.social
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Mike Haslam @mbhaslam.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
On the eve of #BIGSPD26, I'm delighted to announce the publication of a 2nd paper from my PhD, exploring the mental health crisis encounter from dual perspectives of those delivering & receiving care This paper describes the novel concept: the Reciprocal Insecurity Paradox doi.org/10.1111/nin....
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The Reciprocal Insecurity Paradox: A Phenomenological Analysis of the Crisis Encounter Between the Mental Health Nurse and Service User With Complex Emotional Needs
While research is emerging, there remains an inadequate focus upon the experiences of those delivering and receiving care specifically for service users with complex emotional needs (CEN) within Cris...
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
#BIGSPD26
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Holly McCormack @hollz2012.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Hello all. Here at #bigspd26 to listen and learn from all the great speakers lined up here in Blackpool. Impressed with the ATS model of treatment in Lancashire.
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The BIGSPDers are gathering in Blackpool for 3 days of talks, workshops and conversation about trauma, mental health, neurodiversity, lived experience and complex emotional needs. Follow #BIGSPD26 from 1.30pm today. I’ll be reporting live. Full programme 👇🏽 bigspd.org.uk/conference-2...
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
It’s @hoppypelican.bsky.social and @thementalelf.bsky.social talking about getting the #bigspd26 conference #beyondtheroom Lots being talked about on the topic of “personality disorder” over the next few days on all different forms of social media. Do join in. Ask questions. Comment. #bigspd26
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Ellie Wildbore @elliewildbore.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
@fik-t.bsky.social and @garylamph.bsky.social kicking off this years @bigspd.bsky.social conference in Blackpool. Follow #BIGSPD26 to keep up with what’s happening at the conference!
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Really looking forward to opening up this years @bigspd.bsky.social conference in Blackpool, learning lots, making new connections and networking with colleagues in our field of practice. #BIGSPD26
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COMPAS Keele Mental Health Research Group (Keele MHRG) @compaskeelemhrg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Hello Bluesky 👋 We're the COMPAS Keele Mental Health Research Group, funded by the NIHR. Follow us for updates on our research to improve mental health in communities and primary care. Find out more: bit.ly/4eD9YUq #MentalHealthResearch #MentalHealth #Research #NIHR #PrimaryCare
Hello Bluesky 👋

We're the COMPAS Keele Mental Health Research Group, funded by the NIHR. Follow us for updates on our research to improve mental health in communities and primary care.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4eD9YUq

#MentalHealthResearch #MentalHealth #Research #NIHR #PrimaryCare
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
🎬 New 'personality disorders' video series alert! Starting today, we're sharing 6 videos from @bigspd.bsky.social's 2025 conference in Liverpool - one every Thursday morning. First up: Why does this community matter? buff.ly/O28Ji4Q
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Join BIGSPD - the British and Irish Group for the Study of 'Personality Disorders'
Exploring Diversity and Inclusion at the BIGSPD Conference 2025 00:00 Gary Lamph - Introduction to the Conference Highlights 00:29 Claire Wiles - The Importance of Diverse Perspectives 01:03 Dan…
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Prison Leaver - Recruitment to short less than 1hr interviews is ongoing. Please reach out should you know of anyone or indeed you can relate to the flyer below. Your voice is most valuable to this research and helping us to shape recommendations for practice / research
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Calling Prison officers. Research ongoing, but our lacking in the crucial front line voice of officers. Recruitment is open into December. All interviews online, can be flexible and will last no more than one hour. See below for more information #Prisonofficers Please share
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Still recruiting prison staff (not OPD based) for short online interviews regarding experiences of working with complex emotional needs see below @bigspd.bsky.social would appreciate a share if possible.
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Research Opportunity - We are interviewing prison leavers who can identify with CEN. If you can relate to the information on the flyer below, or indeed are working with someone who you think might be interested in taking part in a short online interview see below #prisonresearhc @bigspd.bsky.social
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Todays presentation went down well at conference, sharing nurse led NIHR funded E-Primed Project. Proud to represent our fantastic team and provide an overview and progress update on our project @KeeleUniversity @NandM_Keele @MPFTResearch #MHNR2025
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Always enjoy hearing about the innovative and impactful work of @cityalan and his team #MHNR25 talking about the importance of activities for supporting health, well-being and recovery of people with psychosis in inpatient MH services
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John Baker @drjohnabaker.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Reflections 3 #mhnr2025 having a research conference dedicated to MHNursing feels essential for the continued development and vibrancy of our profession, and for the quality & safety of the care we provide. Yet it remains so challenging for nurses to attend….
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Such a powerful presentation from Raf Hamaiza #MHNR25 A bridge to mutual understanding. Talks about under representation of minority groups in CEN services, the power imbalance and interplay in services displayed in the slide below. 👏 'how do we humanise things on both sides...'
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Really enjoyed conf today had the privilege of sharing provisional results from the NIHR HTA funded SPS trial on behalf of chief investigator Prof Mike Crawford (Imperial) & the wider research team. #MHNR2025 representing my role as co-applicant @keeleuniversity.bsky.social @mpftnhs.bsky.social
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John Baker @drjohnabaker.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Wonderful presentation from Beth talking about #PsychologicalSafety and restrictive practices - incredible PhD #mhnr2025
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Prof Paul Crawford talking about using creative video to improve the health literacy of young people. #MHNR2025 www.whatsupwitheveryone.com
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What's Up With Everyone?
What's Up With Everyone is a project to improve mental health literacy, reducing stigma and opening up conversation around perfectionism, loneliness, competitiveness, social media and independence. Of...
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Just awaiting the start of the 30th International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference at Oxford University. Presenting 2 oral presentations and chairing one of the sessions. Always good to connect with fellow research nurses and leaders in our field of practice
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John Baker @drjohnabaker.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
At the 30th International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference #MHNR2025 - so important to keep raising the profile of #MHNursing research.
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Prison staff -Research op to take part in interviews. Our research explores support offered to people with Complex Emotional Needs in prison who are ineligible for support under the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway. Please share or PM me Research.eprimed@keele.ac.uk
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
🎙️ New MPFT Podcast episode! Just me, talking about my NIHR funded Senior Research Position and how we aim to build a research culture and support MH & LD nurses to become more involved. 🎧Listen now: youtu.be/10S02Cumk4w?... #MPFTResearch #NIHR #ResearchCareers #NursingResearch #SRL
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The MPFT Podcast: My journey to being selected for the NIHR Nursing Leadership Programme
YouTube video by Midlands Partnership University NHS FT
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The Mental Elves @thementalelves.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
An honest post from a professional on how they had their mind changed by listening to LX voices. Respect
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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
BIGSPD is hosting a CoP in September "Autism, ADHD, ‘personality Disorder’: thinking about brain, body and diagnostic journeys" more info to follow! #autism #ADHD #personalitydisorder #BIGSPD #CoP
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John Baker @drjohnabaker.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
NEW STUDY: Launching 1st July our new NIHR HSDR funded study #StaffedWards that will over the next 30 months, explore relationship between staff and ward characteristics and patient safety incidents on adult mental health wards.
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Massive well done to the organisers of MPFT NHSTT conference and the people providing the innovative evidence based TT services. Great also to see the launch of the community outreaching therapy buses @mpftnhs
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Palvisha Iqbal talking about 'how to make practice more inclusive'. Cultural responsiveness important. 'To truly understand others we need to see things from their perspective' 'biases are conscious not unconscious and we all have them' 'social graces' = understanding difference
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Gr8 opening key note from Prof David Clarke, key to the development of IAPT. Key messages I took; engagement difficulties impact progress, raise hope and support socialisation to tx, enhance assessments to identify problem, 9% never start therapy, +waiting times impact outcomes
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Great to be Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent's Annual Midsummer conference for talking therapies. Excellent welcome address from Dr Sarah Watts with great leadership discussion & example of influential LFC leaders. Good leadership breeds success. Great conference & innovations shared from MPFT NHSTT
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Excellent plenary talk from Brin, had online & email correspondence with him several times owing to my interest in stepped care approaches. The success of the project air model makes me wonder what can we learn from our international colleagues. So pleased to hear him talk & grow connections.
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
This Brief Intervention Manual has been developed by Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders. It is designed to assist services and practitioners implement an integrative relational step-down model of care #BIGSPD25 documents.uow.edu.au/content/grou...
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
This is the RCT Brin and colleagues published in 2018 Using a whole of service stepped care model of treatment for personality disorder significantly reduced demand on hospital services. #BIGSPD25 ro.uow.edu.au/articles/jou...
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Treatment of personality disorder using a whole of service stepped care approach: A cluster randomized controlled trial
Background and objectives People with personality disorders are prevalent in emergency and inpatient mental health services. We examined whether implementing a stepped care model of psychological ther...
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Brin and his colleagues also looked at the impact of this training and service redesign on the attitudes and skills of clinicians. This showed improvements in clinician skills, confidence, theoretical knowledge and attitudes #BIGSPD25 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Implementing a whole‐of‐service stepped care approach to personality disorder treatment: Impact of training and service redesign on clinician attitudes and skills
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
If you want to follow-up on any of Brin Grenyer's other publications, I recommend visiting his Researchgate page #BIGSPD25 www.researchgate.net/profile/Brin...
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Brin GRENYER | Senior Professor | PhD | University of Wollongong, Wollongong | UOW | School of Psychology | Research profile
Brin Grenyer is Senior Professor of Psychology at the University of Wollongong and Director of the Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders (www.projectairstrategy.org). In 2020 he was listed in...
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Finally, Brin is telling us about his work with young people and schools, which can also be found on the Project Air website #BIGSPD25 www.uow.edu.au/project-air/...
Adolescent Intervention - Guide for Clinicians (2019)

This guideline has been developed by Project Air Strategy as an intervention for clinicians working with young people with complex mental health issues, including personality disorder, trauma history, self-harm and suicidal behaviour and difficulties with affect, identity and relationships.

Adolescent Intervention - Guide for Clinicians (pdf 4.1mb)

Air Therapy: A brief structured approach to working with Young People (2024)

The Air Therapy manual and workbook are designed to assist mental health clinicians to work effectively with young people in both an online and/or an in-person setting.

Air Therapy - Clinician Manual (pdf 3mb)

Air Therapy - Workbook (pdf 2mb)

AIR Pockets: A brief structured approach to working with preadolescents and their families (2025)

The AIR Pockets manual and workbooks are designed to assist mental health clinicians to work effectively with young people (age 5-12) and their carers

AIR Pockets - Clinician Manual (pdf 2.7mb)

AIR Pockets - Young Person Workbook (pdf 2.7mb)

AIR Pockets - Carer Workbook (pdf 4.5mb)

Project Air Strategy Schools, Teachers & Students

Working with young people with complex mental health issues 2016. (pdf 831kb) - Understanding and responding to emerging personality disorder, trauma history, self-harm and suicidal behaviour and difficulties with identity, emotions and relationships.
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Mike Haslam @mbhaslam.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Humbled also to have won the poster prize for the category of research & evaluation at #bigspd25 this year. Ours sat among many wonderful entries. Prize also shared with colleagues from @hudunipress.bsky.social, @liverpooluni.bsky.social, uni of Beds and @unistaf.bsky.social @bigspd.bsky.social
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
I was lucky enough to chair this- a powerful description of what it’s like when people tell their own stories rather than have to adopt the narratives service give them. The characters become more complex. The motivations elicit sympathy and understanding. #bigspd25
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
So it's a wrap, what a conference, rich reflections learning. Leave feeling exhausted yet re-energised if that makes any sense. Special thanks to Fi absolutely loved co-chairing in our first outing as co-presidents of #BIGSPD25 Next stop Blackpool #BIGSPD26
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Dr Gary Lamph PhD @garylamph.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
What a great pic and so well deserved Hollie you have been amazing 🤩
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