Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 03/09/2026A 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 :) 010
Reposted by Dr Kathryn BatesBOLD @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...boldscience.orgShould schools exclude children?School exclusions contribute to inequality among young people 002
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Are chatbots making us lonely? Latest episode out now: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/are-chatbo...scienceorfiction.co.ukAre chatbots making us lonely?Watch now | with Arthur Bran Herbener (Aarhus University, Denmark) and Shaheem Mclaurin (therapist in New York) 010
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Could a positive wintertime mindset help us feel less blue during winter? ☔ find out in our latest episode: www.scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/rewind-can...scienceorfiction.co.ukRewind: Can embracing winter improve mental health?Watch now | with Dr Kari Leibowitz, health psychologist and writer 030
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Drop 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 001
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Can 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 #huntingtonsdiseasescienceorfiction.co.ukCan gene therapy cure Huntington's disease?with Professor Rachael Scahill, University College London 010
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Is 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... 010
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 18/09/2025First 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...doi.orgOSF 020
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 09/09/2025We're looking for young people to take part in our focus group, please share with your networks :) 010
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 02/09/2025What 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 040
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Episode 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 🎧 010
Reposted by Dr Kathryn BatesLara Narbona Sabaté @laranarbona.bsky.social · 24/08/2025Chronic 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. 101
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 12/08/2025What 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 🎧scienceorfiction.co.ukWhat does it mean to live with chronic pain?Watch now | with Dr Anna Hood, University of Manchester 030
Reposted by Dr Kathryn BatesBOLD @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...boldscience.orgShould young people be banned from using smartphones?Adults should support young people in making healthy decisions about their phone use, rather than banning phones 012
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Great opportunity for ECR mentorship here with @eleanorchats.bsky.social 👇 000
Reposted by Dr Kathryn BatesInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Loneliness 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...theconversation.comWhy loneliness should be treated as a social issueFighting loneliness means more than self-help. It means rebuilding the social fabric – with spaces, services and support for everyone. 12011
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 09/05/2025We need societal solutions to tackle loneliness - more on this in my new article for @uk.theconversation.com 👇 041
Reposted by Dr Kathryn BatesNature Human Behaviour @nathumbehav.nature.com · 06/05/2025What'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...nature.comSocial media use in adolescents with and without mental health conditions - Nature Human BehaviourUsing 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... 0135
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 22/04/2025We 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...scienceorfiction.co.ukWhy 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. 0286
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 28/03/2025We 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-...scienceorfiction.co.ukWe 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. 021
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 11/03/2025I'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 141
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Our 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...nature.comA framework for understanding adverse adolescent experiences - Nature Human BehaviourAdolescence (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... 0102
Reposted by Dr Kathryn BatesBOLD @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.socialboldscience.orgDo tablets help or hinder children’s play?Playing in the digital world can have benefits similar to playing with physical toys 063
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Dr 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 🫶❄️scienceorfiction.co.ukCan embracing winter improve mental health?with Dr Kari Leibowitz, health psychologist and writer 000
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 26/11/2024A 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! 🤗 000
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 24/10/2024A 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... EXCITEDeventbrite.co.ukSelf-diagnosing ADHD: social media, statistics, and everything in betweenExplore why ADHD rates are increasing and how to use social media wisely when seeking ADHD information at this live podcast recording. 020
Reposted by Dr Kathryn BatesDr 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)kcl.ac.uk King's College London KBS_Icon_questionmarklink-ico 148
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 13/09/2024Anyone 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 👀 011
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 10/09/2024BRB while I put "More popular than Oasis" on my website 😅 140
Reposted by Dr Kathryn BatesDan Hayes @danhayesphd.bsky.social · 05/09/2024Hi #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 1182
Dr Kathryn Bates @kathrynbates.bsky.social · 05/09/2024Hi! 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 🙌 4156