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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 10h

Places are still available on the ADHD SENCO Training Programme in November Full day in person training for schools interested in expanding their knowledge of ADHD 25 Nov 2026* Institute of Mental Health, NG7 £120 More info: institutemh.org.uk/research/man... *other dates are also available

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 17h

Registration for the 2026 Trent Study Day is now open! This year's theme is "Neurodiversity in Forensic Mental Health" 4 December 2026 Institute of Mental Health, NG7 2TU

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 11/09/2026

Our September 2026 newsletter is out now, including our latest research news, opportunities to get involved and upcoming events: 🔗https://campaign.emailblaster.cloud/MTkxMzg/274.html @nottshealthcare.bsky.social #MentalHealth

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 03/09/2026

Hear from the Waiting Well study in their upcoming webinar 'Developing a digital tool to support adults waiting for an ADHD assessment' 19 November, midday-1pm Online via MS Team Register to attend: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/969709...

Waiting Well. Hear from the research team. 19 November 12pm-1pm, online via MS teams

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 27/08/2026

Looking to begin or develop your Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) work and knowledge? Last few places available on our 5-week PPI Training Programme starting 9 September More information on our website: institutemh.org.uk/events/event... #PPI #Training #PatientandPublicInvolvement

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 20/08/2026

Our colleague Professor Maddie Groom features in an opinion article in @the-independent.com discussing the @channel4tv.bsky.social documentary, The Great ADHD Myth? Read more on our website: institutemh.org.uk/news/news/20... #ADHD #MentalHealth

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 14/08/2026

Our colleague Dr Zia Katshu has contributed to the development of a new severe mental illness bioresource (SMILE). Zia is Clinical Associate Professor @uniofnottingham.bsky.social and Consultant Psychiatrist @nottshealthcare.bsky.social Read more: institutemh.org.uk/news/news/20... #MentalHealth

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 11/08/2026

Are you experiencing another episode of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)/depression? The TARIAN-1 study is exploring whether a new, once-a-day, medicine (called DT-101) can help improve symptoms of recurrent MDD/depression Find out about taking part in the study: institutemh.org.uk/research/res...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 31/07/2026

FREE fun-filled day of discovery, creativity, and exciting technology! 🚀 ✅ Meet friendly researchers ✅ Learn about mental health & brain development 🧠 📅 Thursday 6 August 2026 ⏰ 11am – 1:30pm 📍 African Caribbean Centre, LE2 0UA 🎟️ Free entry | Drop in anytime | All ages welcome

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 21/07/2026

Save the date! Trent Dementia annual event 2026 📅 Thursday 10 September 2026 🕛 TBC 📍 Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham NG1 5LB 💠 Booking required - details available soon For more details visit the Trent Dementia website: www.trentdementia.org.uk/whats-on/ann... #Dementia

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 17/07/2026

📢BOOK NOW!📢 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) training programme - September 2026 cohort: 📅 9 September 2026 to 7 October 2026, 1pm to 3pm 📍 Online via MS Teams 🎟️ £250 📥 More information on our website: institutemh.org.uk/events/event... #PPI @nottshealthcare.bsky.social

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 16/07/2026

📢JULY NEWSLETTER OUT NOW! Read the latest news, events and research findings and opportunities from across the Institute: campaign.emailblaster.cloud/MTkxMzg/265.... Why not join our mailing list and get our newsletter sent directly to your inbox? institutemh.org.uk/stay-in-touch

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 16/07/2026

Last week our Director, Professor Martin Orrell, was presented with a painting by Professor Mounir Ekdawi (1930–2023). Professor Ekdawi was an artist as well as a consultant psychiatrist. The artist’s daughters, Amanda and Sarah, presented the artwork to Martin. institutemh.org.uk/news/news/20...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 19/06/2026

I'm Lou, Interim Head of Research & Operations at the IMH. My role leads the teams behind the researchers making sure everything runs smoothly I'm sending a big thank you to all my colleagues for their hard work and enthusiasm for research - I'm proud to wear red today!

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 19/06/2026

I'm Jo, I work in the communications team at the Institute of Mental Health I'm walking the walk in my #Red4Research trainers!

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 19/06/2026

Hi I’m Fiona, communications specialist at The Institute of Mental Health and @nihrmindtech.bsky.social I love knowing that my role allows the public to learn more about all the amazing work that happens in mental health research, through news articles, social media and events - #Red4Research

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 19/06/2026

Hi I’m Kate, Patient and Public Involvement Lead at the Institute of Mental Health For #Red4Research day I’m back at Curie Court, where my first job in research was in 2011!

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 19/06/2026

The red t-shirts are out at the Institute of Mental Health! Staff from the IMH have been showing their support for #Red4Research and the important role that operational teams play in the delivery of research activities - everyone's contribution counts!

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 18/06/2026

GET INVOLVED! WEAR #RED4RESEARCH Friday 19th June, show your support for everyone making research happen in health and social care. Find out more: institutemh.org.uk/news/news/20...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 11/06/2026

As #TourettesAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we're delighted to share the news that online remote behavioural intervention for tics (ORBIT) is ready to be rolled out across NHS England. Read more: mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 04/06/2026

The June 2026 edition of our monthly newsletter is out now! Read the latest news and research from across the Institute of Mental Health: campaign.emailblaster.cloud/MTkxMzg/256....

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 03/06/2026

*SAVE THE DATE* Refocus on Recovery 2027 9 & 10 September, NG1 5RH The conference will be a partnership between the Recovery Research Team, Imroc, and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Sign up for conference updates email: refocusonrecovery@nottingham.ac.uk

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 15/05/2026

📢Our May 2026 newsletter is out now! Read the latest news and research findings from across the Institute of Mental Health: institutemh.org.uk/news/news/20...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 30/03/2026

The DETERMIND research project is recruiting LGBTQIA+ people affected by dementia Exploring the lived experiences of this group, with the aim of improving future dementia care pathways to be more inclusive, responsive and accessible Find out more: determind.org.uk/take-part

Determind. Finding a fairer path to Dementia care.

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 23/01/2026

A debate in the Welsh Senedd highlighted the lack of access to specialist services for young people with tics and Tourette Syndrome in Wales. Lee Waters MS referenced research led by IMH researchers @nottshealthcare.bsky.social and @uniofnottingham.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=pik7...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 13/01/2026

Centre for Dementia Seminar: "Dementia-Related Stigma, Help-Seeking and Social Health: Insights from Italy" 14 Jan 11:30-12:30 Marco Brigiano will present how stigma constitutes a psychosocial barrier to timely diagnosis and access to care Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c34406...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 05/01/2026

Take part in the SMARTSTAFF study! The study is looking to analyse job satisfaction of UK prison healthcare staff and explore staff safety and workplace pressures on mental health Hosted by the University of Nottingham and funded by the Medical Protection Society institutemh.org.uk/research/for...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 08/12/2025

Last day to sign up to attend the EXPAND seminar Exploring how we can better support ethnic minority young people and their parents to access healthcare support for neurodevelopmental disorders 📅9th December 12:30-13:30 💻Online via Teams 🎟️Free Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/db3571...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 03/12/2025

Our annual Neurobiology of Schizophrenia and Psychosis Symposium 2025 is now underway! Bringing together leading academics to allow us to understand cutting-edge advances from world class experts in the field Video recordings will be available to watch back in the following weeks

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia and Psychosis Symposium 2025

Welcome from Dr Musa Sami and Prof Peter Liddle

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 01/12/2025

Centre for Social Futures webinar: Mystery and Mental Health - Mystery in Mental Health and End of Life Care Experiences 5th December 2025 11:00 - 12:30 Online via MS Teams Speakers: Dr Katja Milner & Rachel Cummings institutemh.org.uk/events/event...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 21/11/2025

Today we're hosting our annual Trent Study Day, opened by @nottshealthcare.bsky.social Chief Exec Ifti Majid. It's an opportunity to share best practice in forensic mental healthcare. To find out more, visit our website: institutemh.org.uk/about/events... #TSD2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 20/11/2025

Join the EXPAND research team for a seminar exploring how we can better support ethnic minority young people and their parents to access healthcare support for neurodevelopmental disorders 📅9th December 12:30-13:30 💻Online via Teams 🎟️Free More info: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/db3571...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 19/11/2025

Shape future research in secure or forensic mental health settings ❓Have you been treated by adult secure psychiatric services? ❓Do you work in forensic mental health services? ❓Would you like things to be different? Complete the survey online here: psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Shape future research in secure or forensic
mental health settings.
Adult Secure Inpatient & Community Forensic Mental Health Services
Priority Setting Partnership.
Have you or someone you care for, been treated by adult secure psychiatric services, in hospitals or in the community?
Do you work in forensic mental health services?
Would you like things to be different?
If so, we want to hear from you!

We want your ideas for the top things that research should focus on. Read more about what we are doing and take part here

Contact: howard.ryland@psych.ox.ac.uk or daniel.whiting@nottingham.ac.uk

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 17/11/2025

Centre for Dementia free seminar 📢 "Developing good practice guidance for community dementia services: a World Health Organization project" 10th December 2025, 11:30am-12:30pm Presented by Briony Harden 🔗Register here: institutemh.org.uk/research/cen... #dementia #seminar #instituteofmentalhealth

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 27/10/2025

Tickets are available for the annual Trent Study Day (TSD) This year's theme is 'Trauma in Secure Care' TSD is a well-established annual conference hosted by the Forensic Care Group of @nottshealthcare.bsky.social NHS Foundation Trust 🎟️ £130 More info: institutemh.org.uk/about/events...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 20/10/2025

Our colleague @yasukotera.bsky.social was interviewed on Voice of Islam Radio breakfast show, Tuesday 16th October about self-compassion, daily nature contact and supporting healthy habits in depression Listen back on their website, 16-10-2025 from 1:44:20 voiceofislam.co.uk/the-breakfas...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 06/10/2025

Digital Youth X MindTech 'Digital risk, resilience and interventions: co-creating change in youth mental health' 📅13th November 📍County Hall, London 🎟️£20-75 🔊Workshop Highlight: Building Effective Industry Partnerships Strategies, Principles, and Practice mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 01/10/2025

Join the EXPAND research team for an interactive seminar exploring how we can better support ethnic minority young people and their parents to access healthcare support for neurodevelopmental disorders. 📅9th December, 12:30-13:30 💻Online 🎟️Free More information: institutemh.org.uk/events/event...

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- Key learnings from the study
- Hear from our community partners
- Interactive panel discussion and Q&A
- Your chance to shape what happens next

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 05/09/2025

Congratulations to event organisers, and thank you to everyone who contributed to our 7th international Refocus on Recovery conference - it's been a great success! Read more about the event, including poster prize winners, on our website: institutemh.org.uk/news/news/19...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 05/09/2025

Professor Mike Slade, Recovery Research Team lead, is delivering the closing speech of our Refocus on Recovery Conference, reflecting on old and new challenges in mental health recovery. #RonR2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 05/09/2025

**COMING SOON!** Rethinking Dementia: collaboration, co-design, and change. How can we shape new approaches to dementia research and care? 📅24 September 📍Institute of Mental Health, NG7 2UH ✅All welcome ⏱️Abstract deadline 10th Sept 🔗 institutemh.org.uk/events/event...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 05/09/2025

Really thought-provoking presentation from Mark Pearson on the role of tattoo artists in mental health recovery, and some of the ethical dilemmas they face. #RonR2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 05/09/2025

Welcome back to day 2 of our 7th international Refocus on Recovery conference. Kicking off proceedings is Ed Day (UK Gov Drug Recovery Champion) sharing insights into shaping recovery policy. #RonR2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 04/09/2025

And that's a wrap for day 1 of the Refocus on Recovery conference. What a fantastic day! Inspiring, invigorating, informative - can't wait for day 2! Thanks to all speakers, delegates, organisers and behind the scenes team 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #RonR2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 04/09/2025

We're back with a series of lightning talks! ⚡ Each speaker gets exactly 60 seconds - that way we can hear from 60 speakers instead of 20. Kicked off by Principal Research Fellow, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone ⚡👏🏼 #RonR2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 04/09/2025

Thank you so much to our speakers this morning! We've had a fascinating cross-cultural range of ideas and experience, including Canada and Japan 👏🏼 #RonR2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 04/09/2025

What a great start! We've already heard some really inspiring talks - looking forward to coffe-break chat with delegates ☕ #RonR2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 04/09/2025

Today's the day! After months of planning, we're delighted to host our 7th international Refocus on Recovery conference. Delegates from around the world, in person and online, will hear from a range of speakers, including people with lived experience of mental health recovery. Follow along #RonR2025

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 02/09/2025

Final few tickets available for the Refocus on Recovery conference this week 4th & 5th September, Crowne Plaza Nottingham & MS Teams In-person and online attendance welcome! Tickets from £60 www.gigantic.com/7th-internat...

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The Institute of Mental Health @institutemh.org.uk · 22/08/2025

🚨 Save the date! 🚨 Join us for a one-day symposium on OPM-MEG. Hear from pioneers + researchers already applying OPM-MEG in clinical populations. 📅 19 September 📍 Institute of Mental Health NG7 2TU Sponsored by @britishneuro.bsky.social Details on our website: institutemh.org.uk/events/event...

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