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Dr Kathryn Bates

@kathrynbates.bsky.social
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Research Fellow at King's College London in youth development and mental health, host of The Science or Fiction Podcast www.scienceorfiction.co.uk

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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A true highlight of the summer! Our latest live podcast recording interviewed a panel on "Why don't scientists look like me?" - designed and delivered with young people feeling underpresented in science. Link to the episode below :)
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BOLD @boldinsights.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
“Marginalised young people are disproportionately permanently excluded from school.” School exclusions contribute to inequality among young people, says @kathrynbates.bsky.social. #EdChat boldscience.org/should-schoo...
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Should schools exclude children?
School exclusions contribute to inequality among young people
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Are chatbots making us lonely? Latest episode out now: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/are-chatbo...
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Are chatbots making us lonely?
Watch now | with Arthur Bran Herbener (Aarhus University, Denmark) and Shaheem Mclaurin (therapist in New York)
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Could a positive wintertime mindset help us feel less blue during winter? ☔ find out in our latest episode: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/rewind-can...
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Rewind: Can embracing winter improve mental health?
Watch now | with Dr Kari Leibowitz, health psychologist and writer
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Drop us an email asap to secure a spot and have your say in shaping the podcast! the focus group will be running first week of February www.scienceorfiction.co.uk
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Can gene therapy cure Huntington's disease? 🧠 a new treatment professes to slow progression by 75%. What does this mean for families living with Huntington's? What does a cure look like? Find out in a latest episode: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/have-we-fo... #HD #genetherapy #huntingtonsdisease
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Can gene therapy cure Huntington's disease?
with Professor Rachael Scahill, University College London
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Is sleep important for the brain? 🧠😴 we asked Professor @andersfjell.bsky.social and explored the different theories as to why we sleep, and why the golden 7 hours might not be for everyone: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/is-sleep-i...
The image shows a quote from the podcast episode: "There is no universal agreement as to why we sleep.", Professor Anders Fjell
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
First paper from the UNITE project now preprinted! We used network analysis to investigate relationships between peer bullying and family conflict (10-15yrs) and loneliness and social connection (16-24yrs) at different levels of socio-economic marginalisation: doi.org/10.31234/osf...
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We're looking for young people to take part in our focus group, please share with your networks :)
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
What is a brain-computer interface, and can it read your mind? The first episode of our special neuroscience series produced by Chloe Carrick and Anushka De is out now: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/what-is-a-... #neuroscience #evidence #podcast #stem #womeninstem #braincomputerinterface #neuralink
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Episode two on chronic pain is out now! We spoke to Misha Gardner to learn about the #PEACs chronic pain healthcare programme co-designed with Black people. Listen now at www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/how-do-we-... or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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Lara Narbona Sabaté @laranarbona.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Chronic pain is an invisible disability that shapes life in ways many don’t see. This podcast captures it spot-on — essential for anyone living with pain, and anyone who wants to truly understand and support.
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
What does it mean to live with #chronicpain? This is the first of two episodes on chronic pain produced by Mariam Shah - next episode dropping next week, subscribe now and don't miss out!! www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/what-does-... Listen on the website or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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What does it mean to live with chronic pain?
Watch now | with Dr Anna Hood, University of Manchester
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BOLD @boldinsights.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
“Banning smartphones entirely risks pushing smartphone use underground and driving a wedge between young people, parents, and schools.” Adults should support young people in making healthy decisions about their phone use, says @kathrynbates.bsky.social. boldscience.org/should-young...
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Should young people be banned from using smartphones?
Adults should support young people in making healthy decisions about their phone use, rather than banning phones
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Great opportunity for ECR mentorship here with @eleanorchats.bsky.social 👇
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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Loneliness needs to be treated as a societal issue, not just one that required psychological interventions, argues IoPPN's @kathrynbates.bsky.social in @uk.theconversation.com #IoPPNInTheNews #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theconversation.com/why-loneline...
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Why loneliness should be treated as a social issue
Fighting loneliness means more than self-help. It means rebuilding the social fabric – with spaces, services and support for everyone.
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
We need societal solutions to tackle loneliness - more on this in my new article for @uk.theconversation.com 👇
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Nature Human Behaviour @nathumbehav.nature.com · 06/05/2025
What's the relationship between social media use and mental health problems in adolescents? A Registered Report by @fassiluisa.bsky.social et al examined this question using a nationally representative UK sample. #socialmedia #mentalhealth www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Social media use in adolescents with and without mental health conditions - Nature Human Behaviour
Using a nationally representative UK sample of adolescents with clinical-level mental health symptoms, this Registered Report examined differences in social media use. The results suggest that adolesc...
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We interviewed @chrischirp.bsky.social to better understand the recent cuts to funding in the US and why diversity is important in science. TLDR: Diverse teams produce more impactful work and we need to study diversity to improve healthcare. Listen now: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/why-is-div...
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Why is diversity important in science?
Watch now | Diversity, equity and inclusion programmes have been cut and research grants are being pulled in the US. We discuss why diversity is needed in science.
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
We have a new paid youth advisor (aged 18-25) position supporting a neuroscience series of The Science or Fiction Podcast produced by Chloe Carrick 🧠 ✨ Find out more here and submit applications by 11th April: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/we-have-a-...
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We have a youth advisor position available!
Are you aged 18-25 and want to help share neuroscience findings with the public? We want to hear from you.
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
I'm so grateful to the women that inspire me every day! We asked some of the incredible women featured on the podcast: "What do you love most about being a #woman in #science?" let us know what you love most below 🤗👇 #internationalwomensday2025 #IWD2025 #womeninstem
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Our approach to understanding how adversities impact adolescent development often neglects the specificity and complexity of adolescence. In our new review, we propose the adolescent adverse experiences framework to capture adverse experiences at multiple levels: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A framework for understanding adverse adolescent experiences - Nature Human Behaviour
Adolescence (ages 10–24) is characterized by cognitive, behavioural and social development. This Review proposes the adverse adolescent experiences (AAEs) framework to categorize and examine potential...
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BOLD @boldinsights.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
“Using a tablet won’t set children on an irreversible course to specific later outcomes.” @kathrynbates.bsky.social speaks with Salim Hashmi about making sense of mixed research findings and the potential benefits of collaborative digital play. boldscience.org/do-tablets-h... @s-hash93.bsky.social
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Do tablets help or hinder children’s play?
Playing in the digital world can have benefits similar to playing with physical toys
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Dr Kari Leibowitz is changing our gloomy narrative around winter. Can winter mindsets improve our mental health? Find out in our latest episode 🎧 www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/winter-min... How are you finding this winter? Comment a snippet of something wintery that made you feel good this week 🫶❄️
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Can embracing winter improve mental health?
with Dr Kari Leibowitz, health psychologist and writer
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our recent live podcast event in person and online! ✨ The live recording is now available! Listen/watch now to hear us explore self-diagnosis and ADHD: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to join the community! 🤗
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
A few days away from our first live podcast recording and I'm itching to get to it after months of planning!! Interview prepped, volunteers prepped, admin printed ✅ We're sold out but if you'd like to join online sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-diagn... EXCITED
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Self-diagnosing ADHD: social media, statistics, and everything in between
Explore why ADHD rates are increasing and how to use social media wisely when seeking ADHD information at this live podcast recording.
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Dr Clem Edwards @clemedwards.bsky.social · 25/09/2024
💡Research Assistant Job Opportunity. The post is to support my fellowship research programme into anhedonia, across diagnoses. I really welcome applications from anyone currently under-represented in the field. Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology | King's College London (kcl.ac.uk)
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 13/09/2024
Anyone recommend any new pop science books? Data science/mental health/psychology etc. Looking for donations for our giveaway at the Science or Fiction Live event 👀
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 10/09/2024
BRB while I put "More popular than Oasis" on my website 😅
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Dan Hayes @danhayesphd.bsky.social · 05/09/2024
Hi #psychscisky! Have taken the plunge I’m a researcher/psychologist interested in social, cultural and community support and its imapct on mental health outcomes. My main interest is social prescribing and am currently running studies in schools and camhs investigating implementation & impact
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Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 05/09/2024
Hi! I'm new here 👋 I'm a Research Fellow at King's College London youth development and mental health, and I'm the host of The Science or Fiction Podcast where we interview researchers to separate the science from the fiction in news headlines. Look forward to connecting with people 🙌
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