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Zoe Ryan

@ladyzoia.bsky.social
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Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford setting up a mental health research network for schools in England. PhD Research Exploring the construct of Intolerance of Uncertainty, and developmental associations with anxiety.

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STAR-CAT Study @starcatstudy.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We're excited to have reached our first big recruitment milestone - over 100 families are now part of the STAR-CAT study! Fantastic work from all of our clinical teams 🤩
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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 11/02/2026
For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, the WISDOM network are encouraging schools and colleges to join with research that strengthens understanding on children's mental health. This year's theme is "This Is My Place", promoting inclusive and nurturing environments for young people. tinyurl.com/5xmwk9b9
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Join the WISDOM Schools Research Network this Children’s Mental Health Week – NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek is here! “This is My Place” - children and young people need to feel valued and that they truly belong. Get involved in furthering our understanding of mental health in the school community through the WISDOM Network: tinyurl.com/5xmwk9b9
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Join the WISDOM Schools Research Network this Children’s Mental Health Week – NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (9–15 Feb) free resources can be found here: www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk If your school is interested in young people's mental health, WISDOM welcomes you to join our Network. See the post below for more information.
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Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week
Place2Be's official Children's Mental Health Week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK.
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Oxford Health @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 Feb) with us This year’s theme, This is My Place. WISDOM network brings together #schools and #researchers to build a supportive #network that strengthens mental health knowledge for students, staff and families. Join us: tinyurl.com/EOIWisdomnet...
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
This is a project I 'm currently working on and am incredibly proud of - bringing together schools and mental health researchers. Please feel free to share—schools across England are welcome to join our Network for free, with no obligation.
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michellerickett.bsky.social @michellerickett.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
GPs, can you spare half an hour to be interviewed for this research on supporting older people with depression? Email me at m.c.rickett1@keele.ac.uk for further information or to take part.
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
So the Mental Elf blogged about our paper where we examine the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and generalised anxiety at preschool age, and trajectories across childhood. Have a read! #Anxiety #Uncertainty #IntoleranceOfUncertainty #MentalHealthResearch
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Anna Freud @annafreudcharity.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Hi everyone! Welcome to our new BlueSky account. For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
📣 Schools wanted! Is your school passionate about mental health? Join the WISDOM Research Network to get involved in research + access carefully curated mental health resources. 🎥 Watch our video: youtu.be/7Z5y6CvNcH8 It is free to join and take part! Let’s make a difference, together!
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Introducing the WISDOM Research Network for Schools
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Museum of Mental Health in the Media @museum-mh-media.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
⚡NEW PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT COMING SOON⚡ How are mental health problems portrayed in TV shows, films and music, and what impact does this have? Does it help us understand better? Can it ever be unhelpful? A new project from Dr Lucy Foulkes & Isaac Winterburn Follow this account for updates!
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Hjördis Lorenz @hjordislorenz.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🚨 Thrilled to share my PhD paper just out in PLOS ONE! We developed & validated the concrete and abstract thinking (CAT) measure - an accessible, reliable tool to assess abstract thinking linked to rumination & worry. @oxexppsy.bsky.social #paramedicmentalhealth dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
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Development and validation of a measure of concrete and abstract thinking
Abstract-analytical thinking, which characterizes rumination and worry, has been shown to be a risk and maintenance factor for psychological disorders, yet there are no accessible, reliable measures t...
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
The second paper of my PhD is now out in the world! It is a longitudinal study exploring if intolerance of uncertainty predicts generalised anxiety. Thanks to @profhelendodd.bsky.social, @jmorriss.bsky.social, @hollyrayson.bsky.social for all your support doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2025.103004
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Karla Holmboe @karlaholmboe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
I currently have two fully-funded PhD opportunities in my lab - both providing a chance to work on the incredible LEAF data set that we have been collecting the last couple of years (220 children followed longitudinally from 10-30 months on measures of attention and early EF). Please share!
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NPC @thinknpc.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
We're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the Children's Mental Health Crisis. Read more: cypmhc.org.uk/publications...
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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Finding it difficult to fill up a blank page? Forget the formalities and write your points in the way you think/speak. Sign up to be notified when applications open for our fully-funded Writing Retreat for #mentalhealth #researchers in July 2025. 👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 21/01/2025
Are you a parent or carer who wants to be involved in developing research about the mental health of children and young people? Join the Parent Carer Research Network parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
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Parent Carer Research Network - Mental Health in Development
All about our network for parents and carers interested in getting involved in research around the mental health of children and young people.
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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 16/01/2025
The Parent Carer Research Network, in partnership with Mental Health in Development at the University of Oxford, is here. We welcome any #parents or #carers interested in getting involved in #research to improve children and young people's #MentalHealth. parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
In 2025, we're running two fully-funded Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth #researchers. Express your interest using the link below👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr... To prep, we'll be sharing our series of top tips from the last retreat - keep your eyes peeled 👀
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Writing retreats for mental health researchers in 2025 – Mental Health Research
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
I adore this. Sort your Christmas dinner timings with a bit of R code!
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
We are setting up a network of schools across England that are interested in mental health research. Schools get lots of benefits on top of being involved in cutting edge mental health research. Schools and researchers, do get in touch! Wisdom.network@psy.ox.ac.uk
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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
It’s vital that researchers with lived experience are at the heart of #mentalhealth #research. The #MHRmap helps researchers share their #research interests and connect with each other. Can you help us reach more researchers with lived experience? 📌 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
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Mental Health Research Community Map – Mental Health Research
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Asifa Majid @asifamajid.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Philosophers of Mind and Cognitive Science, come to Oxford! Closing date for applications is 18 December 2024 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKV033/a...
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Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science at University of Oxford
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science on jobs.ac.uk!
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This is a beautiful piece about loss and grief.
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Do let Emma know if you want to be added to the pack for researchers and practitioners in school mental health. Will be great to get all of us together!
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Zoe Ryan @ladyzoia.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Mornin’! Been lurking in the background for a while and thought it was about time that I posted! Quick intro. I am passionate about improving young people’s mental health, and am setting up a mental health research network in schools across England (wisdom.mhid.org.uk). Happy to hear about you all!
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WISDOM Research Network - WISDOM Research Network
Welcome to the WISDOM Research Network, working with schools and researchers to improve mental health in young people.
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