The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Please join us for a IMH hybrid Seminar event on 10 December at 13.00, when Dr Rosa Ritunnano will be joining us [hybrid event: zoom and LT1(G16) 52PR]. Further details and to register please follow the link or scan the QR code bham-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 021
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Please join us for a IMH hybrid Seminar event on 8 October at 13.00, where Dr Marie-Louise Sharp will be joining us [hybrid event: zoom and N424, GKAP. Further details and to register please follow the link or scan the QR code lnkd.in/eNtggSNF 000
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamAdam Chen @ahgchen.bsky.social · 10/09/2025The self-harm and suicide prevention research group at the @imh-uob.bsky.social aim to understand and tackle the risks of self-harm and suicide across different contexts. Watch this video where @willemjstander.bsky.social, @mkolitsida.bsky.social and I discuss our work. youtu.be/9q2Qvi9PtuU?...youtu.beCreating Safe Spaces: World Suicide Prevention Day | University of BirminghamYouTube video by University of Birmingham 0104
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMidlands Mental Health Translational Research Centre @mhm-tc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025In support of this great work the Empowering Community Action to Prevent Youth Suicide event takes place 17/10/25 18:30–20:30. Open to young people, parents, carers, charities, suicide prevention services, local authorities, community leaders, and researchers. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/stron...birmingham.ac.ukStronger together: Empowering community action to prevent youth suicide - University of BirminghamRaising awareness of help-seeking in youth facing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, and the barriers they encounter when accessing support. 087
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMidlands Mental Health Translational Research Centre @mhm-tc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Today on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 we would like to share with you the great work on Empowering Community Action to Prevent Youth Suicide being undertaken by Dr Maria Michail a leading expert in the field of self-harm & suicide prevention at the University of Birmingham youtu.be/T7eCWRsVn-syoutu.beChanging the Narrative: Research on Youth Suicide | University of BirminghamYouTube video by University of Birmingham 098
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamAdam Chen @ahgchen.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, this year it's about transforming how we perceive this complex issue. I thought I'd talk about my PhD at @imh-uob.bsky.social and how I'm changing the narrative in terms of self-harm and suicide prevention research 2102
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMatthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · 09/09/2025A brilliant talk from @rritunnano.bsky.social at #IEPA in Berlin 0122
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Please join us for a IMH hybrid Seminar event on 17 September at 12.00, where María José Álvarez-Alonso will be joining us [hybrid event: zoom and G16 52PR. Further details and to register please follow the link or scan the QR code lnkd.in/eSq8iXZm 021
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamJodie Russell @jelliedsours.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Had a really engaging and interesting discussion today in the PPIE Lunchtime talk (led by @imh-uob.bsky.social Senior PPIE Lead Niyah Campbell) on this great paper: link.springer.com/article/10.1...link.springer.comPeer researchers in NHS research: approved in principle, undermined in practice? - Research Involvement and EngagementBackground Despite the increasing support and expectation for involving people with lived experience in healthcare research in England, challenges persist when navigating organisational structures. Th... 122
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamWillem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Exciting news: our NIHR-funded COLLAGE study is now officially underway at @imh-uob.bsky.social, exploring how care-experienced young people in England seek mental health support. We’re also thrilled to welcome @errwallace.bsky.social to the research team! 🌈🧠 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/na...birmingham.ac.ukNew study to explore how care-experienced young people seek mental health support - University of BirminghamNIHR-funded research project will explore barriers and resources for young people seeking mental health support in England. 073
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamFrancesca Brencio @ipazia76.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Great kick off for the Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health! Inspiring day, fruitful conversations and great speakers. An heartfelt thanks to all the people who presented and attended (in person and remotely) from us! @matthewbroome.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social 3406
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Please join us (Online or N225 GKAP, UoB) on 11 June for a joint IMH Seminar with Dr Chantelle Wiseman and Dr Zuo Zhang. Details below and registration here lnkd.in/eu4XwTJS 021
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamAlex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Obsessed with Ozymandias, the immense and absurdly photogenic kitten of Magdalen College, Oxford 311404224
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamJodie Russell @jelliedsours.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Made a little hand-out for my session on Thursday. We're going to be running "For the Queen" to show everyone how easy it is to play an RPG (and you don't even need a pro-GM like me!) 0124
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 14/05/2025The University of Birmingham is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an exciting NIHR-funded Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC) study Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Willem Stander at w.stander@bham.ac.uk edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.comResearch Fellow - School of Psychology - 105743 - Grade 7The post holder will create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within a specific research project funded by the NIHR Research Programme for Soci... 000
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMidlands Mental Health Translational Research Centre @mhm-tc.bsky.social · 09/05/2025🔬 New review from the Mental Health Mission at the @imh-uob.bsky.social, which explores the biological underpinnings of emotional dysregulation in bipolar disorder, highlighting pathways for future, targeted treatments. #MentalHealth #BipolarDisorder #Neuroscience www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...frontiersin.orgFrontiers | Underlying biological mechanisms of emotion dysregulation in bipolar disorderDifficulties with emotion regulation (ER) are a key feature of bipolar disorder (BD) contributing to poor psychosocial and functional outcomes. Abnormalities... 074
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Underlying biological mechanisms of emotion dysregulation in Bipolar Disorder www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....frontiersin.orgFrontiers | Underlying biological mechanisms of emotion dysregulation in bipolar disorderDifficulties with emotion regulation (ER) are a key feature of bipolar disorder (BD) contributing to poor psychosocial and functional outcomes. Abnormalities... 010
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamJodie Russell @jelliedsours.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Currently planning a session for Mental Health Awareness week (12-18th of May) for members of @imh-uob.bsky.social on roleplaying games and mental health I honestly can't wait - I'm so excited!media.tenor.coman advertisement for dungeons & dragons shows a man runningALT: an advertisement for dungeons & dragons shows a man running 1104
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Register for this webinar on the harms of negative stereotypes associated with unusual experiences and beliefs. The event is supported by project EPIC and The Royal Institute of Philosophy. Free for everyone, 15 May at noon. www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/ptr/... #epistemicinjustice #MHAW2025birmingham.ac.ukUnusual experiences and beliefsUnusual experiences and beliefs, discussing the harms that negative stereotypes can have for people who have unusual experiences and beliefs. 041
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMidlands Mental Health Translational Research Centre @mhm-tc.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Become a Midlands Youth Advisor! This opportunity can make a positive impact on the lives of young people and, we hope, the future of #MentalHealthResearch @unibirmingham.bsky.social @imh-uob.bsky.social 0910
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMidlands Mental Health Translational Research Centre @mhm-tc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025⭐!Opportunity Alert!⭐Are you interested in doing a PhD? See here for more information relating to the studentship and project looking at how indoor air quality affects the health of adolescents and children @imh-uob.bsky.social @imh-uob.bsky.social www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...birmingham.ac.ukModelling the impact of indoor air qualityModelling the impact of indoor air quality An interdisciplinary approach using Computational Fluid Dynamics and behavioural sciences 032
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Please join us for an IMH Seminar event on 7 May 2025 at 12.00, where Professor Brian O'Donoghue will be joining us [hybrid event: zoom and G16 52PR. Further details and to register please follow the link or scan the QR code bham-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 000
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMatthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · 28/03/2025With our friends at the University of Worcester & with mariamichail.bsky.social we're developing research in rural mental health & suicide prevention thanks to a generous NIHR award & now recruiting a Chair, Associate Professor, and Fellow. Happy to discuss! www.jobs.ac.uk/search/?plac...jobs.ac.ukjobs.ac.uk - Searchjobs.ac.uk - Search 1000's of science, research and academic related vacancies in the UK and abroad. Updated daily, easy to use job search and a free Jobs by Email service. 0136
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamFrancesca Brencio @ipazia76.bsky.social · 28/03/2025The Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health! @matthewbroome.bsky.social @lisabortolotti.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social @rritunnano.bsky.social @emas-b.bsky.social @femimind.bsky.social @lyndseystonebri.bsky.social and many talented colleagues! 3379
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamCentre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), Bristol @capcbristol.bsky.social · 20/03/2025A paper by Natalia Lewis et al. is in the top 10 most-cited in the journal Health & Social Care in the Community. The paper, a systematic review of trauma-informed approaches in primary and community care, was published in 2023. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... @bristolbrc.bsky.socialonlinelibrary.wiley.comTrauma‐Informed Approaches in Primary Healthcare and Community Mental Healthcare: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review of Organisational Change InterventionsA trauma-informed approach is a framework for organisational (synonym system) change interventions that address the universal prevalence and impact of trauma. This mixed methods systematic review ass... 183
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamJo Cutler @drjocutler.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Apply by 18th April for the @unibirmingham.bsky.social & @unileiden.bsky.social Computational Social Cognition summer school. Amazing keynotes Matthew Rushworth, @dianatamir.bsky.social & @davidamodio.bsky.social plus instructors from @thechbh.bsky.social & @imh-uob.bsky.social www.compsoccog.comcompsoccog.comCSC 2025 075
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamLSE Philosophy @lsephilosophy.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Do people have a right to die? Join our #LSEPhilosophy public lecture with Kenneth Chambaere, Emily Jackson, Hugh MacKenzie, Alex Voorhoeve & Lewis Ross who will discuss the highly-debated #AssistedDyingBill. Join in person or online! 📅 Thursday 13 March, 6:30pm www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/...lse.ac.ukAssisted dying: what should we think?6.30pm Thurs 13 Mar | Emily Jackson, Alex Voorhoeve | Free public event at LSE 044
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamQuentin Huys @docqhuys.bsky.social · 03/03/2025The UCL Computational Psychiatry Prize is for UCL early career researchers who want to apply theory to clinical problems. It starts with a speed dating event where clinicians and theoreticians meet to form interdisciplinary teams. acplab.org/2025/03/03/u... 01113
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamPhil Corlett @philcorlett.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Super excited to be invited to speak at our annual conference 2264
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamJodie Russell @jelliedsours.bsky.social · 05/03/2025New on the blog today is a post from #projectEpic investigator @lisabortolotti.bsky.social about her recent publication that discusses whether beliefs in conspiracies and delusions are rightly excluded from epistemic projects: epistemicinjusticeinhealthcareproject.blogspot.com/2025/03/why-...epistemicinjusticeinhealthcareproject.blogspot.comWhy agency is not compromised by delusional or conspiracy beliefs 0136
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamDurham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · 26/02/2025🧠How do intergenerational inequities affect young people’s mental health and potential for recovery? Join us on 7th March for a hybrid seminar by Dr Gerald Jordan, as he shares about intriguing interdisciplinary, mixed-methods research. Register here:👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transforma...eventbrite.co.ukTransformational forms of recovery and intergenerational injusticeA hybrid seminar by Dr Gerald Jordan on transformational forms of recovery from mental health challenges and intergenerational injustice. 055
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamFrancesca Brencio @ipazia76.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Over the moon to share that the book "Heidegger and Neuroscience. Ontology, Medicine and Psychoanalysis in Dialogue", edited with Francesca Greco, has been officially accepted in the "Psychology and the Other" series for the #Routledge Publishing House Available soon after Summer 2025! 💛 062
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMatthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · 25/02/2025A wonderful opportunity to work with us @unibirmingham.bsky.social - the @thechbh.bsky.social is a key partner to the @imh-uob.bsky.social and lots of opportunites to work together. A fantastic team of great people 0107
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMatthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Great opportunity to join us! @thechbh.bsky.social is amazing with some wonderful colleagues 032
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamJodie Russell @jelliedsours.bsky.social · 12/02/2025On the #projectEPIC blog today is one part of two (because I do like to spoil you) on a report from the PHaR conference "Feeling and Being Understood". In the post, I summarise the incredible workshops we took part in: epistemicinjusticeinhealthcareproject.blogspot.com/2025/02/work...epistemicinjusticeinhealthcareproject.blogspot.comWorkshop report: Feeling and Being Understood (Day 1) 1158
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamCatrin S-M @catrinsm.bsky.social · 08/02/2025I’m excited to share my PhD research project at the @imh-uob.bsky.social at the @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Huge thanks to @geraldjordan.bsky.social , @matthewbroome.bsky.social & Dr Sian Lowri Griffiths for their support on this project. Please feel free to share! 1106
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMatthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Fantastic work from Vicky Goodyear, Maria Michail and Miranda Pallan from on phone use and mental health in schools @unibirmingham.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPhone bans in schools don't help grades or health, study suggestsIt is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education. 0185
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamFrancesca Brencio @ipazia76.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Did you apply for the 2nd PhenoLab Summer School in Umbria? Deadline February 15 001
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamLisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · 05/02/2025#EpistemicInjustice #philsky 071
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 03/02/2025hub.birmingham.ac.uk/degrees/onli...hub.birmingham.ac.ukOnline Masters in Mental Health - University of BirminghamExpand your horizons with the only interdisciplinary taught online Masters in Mental Health of its kind in the UK. Apply to UOB today. 031
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamAlicia Hidalgo Lab @aliciahidalgolab.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Interested postdoc applicants, please find link here. Application deadline 19 March.jobs.ac.ukResearch Fellow in Neurogenetics to Investigate How Experience Shapes the Brain at University of BirminghamDiscover an exciting academic career path as a Research Fellow in Neurogenetics to Investigate How Experience Shapes the Brain at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today! 096
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamKatja Kornysheva @katjakornysheva.bsky.social · 03/02/2025New academia-industry PhD opportunity in my lab co-supervised by Dr Dave Punt, Physio for Stroke clinic at @unibirmingham.bsky.social, and Dr Naveed Ejaz, MindMaze. www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen... Deadline*: Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 5pm. Funded by Centre-UB www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...birmingham.ac.ukAdvancing precision digital therapeutics for brain health and wellbeingAdvancing precision digital therapeutics for brain health and wellbeing 065
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Join us for the launch of ATTUNE, a study funded by Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide & self-harm. 📅 Launch: 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM (Online) 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/k1LO4 More info: linktr.ee/attunestudy 012
The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of Birmingham @imh-uob.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Join us on 12 February for a special IMH Seminar Series event with Horatio Clare, award-winning writer and broadcaster in conversation with Professor Femi Oyebode discussing his new book and the future of the mental health system. Click to register: www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/men... 060
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamNuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 27/01/2025Want to see how the #NHS in England is doing at a glance? The new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard shows key NHS performance data via accessible, visually striking charts and comparative statistics 👇 www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch... 12416
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMatthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · 23/01/2025wellcome.org/grant-fundin...wellcome.orgLongitudinal studies | Grant funding | WellcomeWellcome are funding research teams to analyse longitudinal data to help identify mental health conditions early. See eligibility information and find out how to apply. 11911
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamLisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · 23/01/2025Yay the IMH is on Bluesky! Super exciting! Follow for all things youth mental health @imh-uob.bsky.social 0114
Reposted by The Institute for Mental Health (IMH) University of BirminghamMatthew B @matthewbroome.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Hoping to be part of the evaluation of our 24-7 neighbourhood mental health service - interesting to hear of conceptual links with Trieste model www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/about-us/new...bsmhft.nhs.ukBSMHFT brings 24/7 world-leading mental health care pilot to Birmingham - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustBirmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) has been named as one of six providers nationally, to lead the development of a 24/7 mental health service pilot. This autumn, the T... 4274