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Julian Harrison

@julianharrison.bsky.social
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An expert in equality/diversity, I am also an author, Holocaust researcher and mental health and autism activist. Passionate about rugby league, opera and Mozart! My Holocaust page can be found @shoahimages.bsky.social

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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Optimistic October calendar from Action for Happiness
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How to start a conversation about suicide giveusashout.org/latest/how-t...
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How to start a conversation about suicide
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Mental Health Innovations' Research Psychologist Dr Stella Rendall has shared tips and guidance on how to break the stigma and start conversations about suicide.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
You will find a Story of Hope from me towards the bottom of this link. Hope it resonates. prevent-suicide.org.uk/mens-suicide...
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Mental health conditions - Grassroots Suicide Prevention
← Back to Men’s Suicide Prevention Hub Mental health conditions Mental health conditions are health conditions that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, emotions or behaviour, and can influence how they cope with everyday life. They can vary considerably in their symptoms, severity and impact. Some mental health conditions are associated with an increased risk of Read More...
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A new Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Hub from Grassroots Suicide Prevention. Men account for 74% of suicides in the UK, while worldwide, men have more than twice the suicide rate of women. prevent-suicide.org.uk/mens-suicide...
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Men's Suicide Prevention Hub - Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Hub Men are disproportionately affected by suicide, and experience unique pressures that impact their mental health and wellbeing. Social expectations, stigma, and barriers to talking openly about emotional distress can make it harder to recognise when support is needed or to ask for help. This hub aims to increase Read More...
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Self-Care September calendar from Action for Happiness
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Record number of US adult population are LGBTQ+, census data suggests www.thepinknews.com/2026/08/20/l...
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All time high number of LGBTQ+ adults in the US, survey suggests
A new estimate puts the LGBTQ+ population in the US at an all time high, after Census Bureau survey data was analysed.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A 12-week consultation has opened on work to define conversion practices and set out good practice principles for psychological professionals working with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD). www.pcpb.org.uk/consultation...
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Consultation opens into conversion practices and GSRD guidelines - PCPB
PCPB marks major milestone in collaborative work as SCoPEd framework is fully implemented
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Reflections on adapting an Equality Impact Assessment for mental health research arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/reflect...
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Reflections on adapting an Equality Impact Assessment for mental health research
An Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) is a structured tool used to consider how a policy, service, project or piece of work may affect different gro
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Those of you involved in research, and health research in particular, may be interested in this webinar in October www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-equ...
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Making Equality Impact Assessments in Research a Reality
Join our ‘Equality in Research Matters’ campaign today and work towards fairer research for everyone.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Relationship OCD convinced me I'd cheat on my boyfriend
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Sad news. This man was an absolute legend and a genuinely nice bloke www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
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Billy Boston: Legendary Wigan, Wales and GB winger dies aged 92
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, one of the game's greatest try scorers, dies aged 92.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Information on BBC Bitesize on Stimming www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
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What is stimming in ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent conditions? - BBC Bitesize
Bitesize Parenting looks at why children stim and whether it's something that parents should be worried about.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Good news! But does this include people with hidden disabilities like mine? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Free bus travel for disabled people in England to be extended to 24 hours a day
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
So many things to ponder and learn from this absolute tragedy. Principal among them is the fact that we seem as a society to be losing the capacity and will to treat people with compassion, to see the best in others and to simply be nice and respectful. RIP Jason. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
'It can be isolating' - how does heat impact anxiety? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'It can be isolating' - how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
'My urge to hoard felt like a gremlin in my brain' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The urge to hoard like a gremlin in my brain, says Brackley woman
Emma Walton says she struggled for a decade with hoarding before realising it was an illness.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Jewish school heads spend more time on security than education, review finds www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Jewish headteachers 'spend more time on security than teaching'
It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Today is Roma Genocide Remembrance Day. We remember. hmd.org.uk/resource/2-a...
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Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | 2 August 1944: Roma Genocide Remembrance Day
On the night of 2/3 August 1944, the camp where Roma and Sinti people were held at Auschwitz-Birkenau was liquidated. Thousands of men, women and children of Roma or Sinti origin were murdered in the ...
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Altruistic August calendar from Action for Happiness
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust are launching a new music competition, HMD Harmony, to find emerging musicians and composers whose music will become part of the UK National Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony on 27th January 2027. hmd.org.uk/news/new-mus...
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Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | Music Competition Launch
We are excited to announce the launch of our new music competition, HMD Harmony, to find emerging musicians and composers whose music will become part of the UK National Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremon...
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Why antidepressant users struggle in heatwaves www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Why taking antidepressants 'stops people functioning' in heatwaves
Excess sweat, agitation and fatigue are among the side-effects noted by those taking the medications.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
New toolkit aims to build trust in medical research among ethnic minority communities ethnichealthresearch.org.uk/new-toolkit-...
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New toolkit aims to build trust in medical research among ethnic minority communities - Centre for Ethnic Health Research
The first community co-created toolkit designed to strengthen trust in medical research among ethnic minority communities was showcased at an event hosted by Leicester researchers last week. Developed...
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Footballers more likely to suffer depression and anxiety - study www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Football brain health: Players more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, study says
A new study finds evidence of reduced brain volume in former elite footballers, who also report difficulties with thinking skills and decision-making.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
What I wish older generations knew about mental health and young people www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person...
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What I Wish Older Generations Knew About Mental Health
Hannah, 23, explains what it's like to be a young person struggling with their mental health today, and what she wishes older generations understood.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I've been lucky to be involved in some great work on Quality of Life undertaken by a variety of organisations and hosted by the University of Oxford. The result is this great infographic designed by Nifty Fox Creative.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Jump Back Up July Calendar from Action for Happiness
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Project launched to develop definition of conversion practices and good practice principles for GSRD work www.pcpb.org.uk/project-laun...
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Project launched to develop definition of conversion practices and good practice principles for GSRD work - PCPB
PCPB marks major milestone in collaborative work as SCoPEd framework is fully implemented
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
FIFA has been accused of failing to vet World Cup teams over discrimination against gay footballers, ahead of the Iran v Egypt “Pride Match” in Seattle on 26 June. petertatchellfoundation.org/fifa-letter-...
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FIFA letter fails to protect gay footballers - Peter Tatchell Foundation
11 World Cup countries ban gay players, against FIFA rules
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban
The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from "abusive acts" to change who they are.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Had the worst panic attack I've had for a long time this morning when I temporarily couldn't find my wallet. As usual, my wife was superb in calming me down on the phone. Feel so shattered. Panic attacks are horrendous, mentally and, of course, very much physically. Just now hoping for a quiet day!
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
'We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'We travel 530 miles to Lowestoft so our son can have a haircut'
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Mind has published a new report, The State of Stigma, which shares real experiences of mental health stigma. You may find the report challenging to read. Indeed, there is a content warning on Page 4. www.mind.org.uk/media/snpd5h...
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
FFT statement on Northern Ireland anti-Roma violence www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-sta...
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FFT statement on Northern Ireland anti-Roma violence - Friends, Families and Travellers
Friends, Families and Travellers unequivocally condemns the racist attacks and intimidation directed at Roma families and the wider community in Belfast. There is no excuse for masked mobs targeting h...
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Leicester Diabetes Centre @ldc-news.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
A global study has found that a new tablet form of weight loss medication, elecoglipron, led to meaningful weight loss. LDC Co-Director, Professor Melanie Davies, presented the findings at #ADA2026, with the study also published in @thelancet.com 🔗 leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/st...
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Results from study pave the way for tablet weight loss medication — Leicester Diabetes Centre
A global study investigating the safety and effectiveness of a new tablet form of weight loss medication has found it resulted in meaningful weight loss.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Ibrahima Konate outlines battle with depression after deaths of Diogo Jota and father
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Joyful June Calendar from Action for Happiness
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Sad news. John Kear was a significant influence on the development of the game nationally. He will be sorely missed. RIP www.rugby-league.com/article/6486...
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John Kear 1954-2026
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
'Shocking' rise in school suspensions for racist, ableist and homophobic abuse www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Anti-bullying cuts linked to 'shocking' rise in school exclusions
Education experts and charities are calling for a national anti-bullying strategy in schools.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Girl with Down's syndrome mocked in park – then strangers did the unexpected www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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Girl with Down's syndrome mocked in park – then strangers did the unexpected
Vernice Jones has always worried about taking her daughter Pixie Rose, who has Down's syndrome, to the park – but she was not prepared for what happened when children mocked her, nor the heartwarming ...
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Traveller Movement welcomes Covid Inquiry findings but warns systemic failure to count Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities must now be addressed travellermovement.org.uk/news/press-r...
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Press Release: Traveller Movemen…
News from The Traveller Movement
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
'Photography saved my life, now I use it to help others' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Photography saved my life, now I use it to help others', Coventry man says
Neil J Catley's new book was created during a
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
If you or your organisation are looking for Equality and Diversity or related training, I may be able to help at a very competitive rate. Online or face to face. Please have a look at my website for further information. julianharrisonconsultant.com/the-trainer/
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The Trainer
Julian provided training in a style that was engaging, relevant and promoted self-reflection. I thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience. If it’s training that you’re after, I can offer both Equa…
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Wolves offers fans mental health training www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Wolves offers fans mental health training
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Footballer uses poetry to help students open up www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Histon footballer uses poetry to help Suffolk students open up
Matt Hayden, who has scored FA Cup goals for Histon, uses poetry to help young people.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Meaningful May Calendar from Action for Happiness
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Josh Cavallo says teammates and opposition players have privately come out to him www.attitude.co.uk/news/josh-ca...
attitude.co.uk
Josh Cavallo says teammates and opposition players have privately come out to him
After becoming the first active male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay, Josh Cavallo continues to uplift LGBTQ+ players.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Shock and anger in Golders Green Jewish community www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Shock and anger in Jewish community in Golders Green
There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Disability Rights UK: Our Into Higher Education Guide has been updated www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/our-hig...
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Our Into Higher Education Guide has been updated
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Depression fears drove Orie's retirement decision www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing...
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Boxing: Delicious Orie says depression fear drove his retirement
Delicious Orie discusses his shock decision to retire from boxing and why he wants to be a role model for the younger generation.
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Julian Harrison @julianharrison.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Active April Calendar from Action for Happiness
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