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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 15h
For #BlackHistoryMonth let's highlight Dr Aggrey Burke, the NHS's first Black consultant psychiatrist. His work challenged racial inequalities in mental health care and helped shape understanding of how racism and poverty affect mental health. Learn more: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/equ...
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Aggrey Burke Fellowship
The Aggrey Burke Fellowship is a two-year programme for Black medical students at UK universities.
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What if 10 minutes a day for 10 days could make you happier? Try our free evidence-based programme and see for yourself 10daysofhappiness.org
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10 Days of Happiness
Free online program to boost your wellbeing
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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 16h
Fantastic! Well done to all involved 👏
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It is Occupational Health Awareness Week. You can find out more about occupational health from SOM www.som.org.uk/what-occupat... #OHAW2026 @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
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What is occupational health? | The Society of Occupational Medicine
What is occupational health (OH)? Occupational health (OH) maintains the wellbeing of employees, preventing and removing ill-health and developing solutions to keep staff with health issues at work. O...
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It is Migraine Awareness Week @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access the BMJ Best Practice information on migraine in adults tinyurl.com/kt3e5kue and children tinyurl.com/mu22abnx @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The latest #QualityImprovement bulletin is out. Thank you The QI hub. Great for keeping up to date in all areas of improvement www.theqihub.com/post/septemb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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September 2026 Improvement Evidence Update
Welcome to the September 2026 Improvement Evidence Update — your go-to monthly summary of the latest quality improvement research, evidence, tools, and events—all from the past month and condensed int...
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access the BMJ Best Practice information on Alzheimer's disease bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Alzheimer disease - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice US
Alzheimer disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a global, nonreversible impairment in cerebral functioning. AD is characterized by memory loss, loss of soc...
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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Apologies...our NoW catalogue is unavailable until Thursday. This means that if you are @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff and need to order any journal articles, please contact me and we will try and get hold of them for you in the meantime
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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2026
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope 2026 from 10 September to 10 October to support the Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Strategy. tinyurl.com/439pxhs5 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social
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Greater Manchester's Month of Hope 2026
10 September – 10 October 2026 Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope returns this autumn, running from World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) to World Mental Health Day (10 October). Delivered as pa...
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Hurrah! @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowlege & Library Hub has been refreshed. The navigation options are now on the menu at the top, NOT, the left hand side. Contact a Knowledge Specialist for refresher training/questions. tinyurl.com/yjf53pps @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Brand new 2026 ebook for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff! Maintaining Our Health through Occupation A Flexible Resource Based on the Model Of Human Occupation by Sue Parkinson www.vlebooks.com/Product/Inde... Use your Athens details to access @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
The blue front cover of the book Maintaining our health through occupation: a flexible resource based on the model of human occupation by Sue Parkinson
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
At @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service we're getting ready for ... updates to the Knowledge & Library Hub 8th July. Check out this short video for main change tinyurl.com/3xk635hj & contact us for a quick overview @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
During Learning Disability Week Mencap is calling on employers to move beyond hesitation and recognise people with a learning disability as a valuable and overlooked part of the UK workforce rather than being written off. tinyurl.com/5n944ev6 @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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‘Misplaced fear’, not cost, is stopping employers hiring people with a learning disability
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Celebrating Learning Disability Week 2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Our current awareness bulletins help staff keep up to date. Go to intranet - Knowledge Service - Health News & Bulletins. #Doyouseeme @mencap.org.uk @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Over 30,000 people in our local boroughs live with a learning disability. With the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive. We can all play a part in creating a more inclusive society. Look out for more advice, stories and support during #LearningDisabilityWeek
The image features a promotional poster for Learning Disability Week, supported by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. The event is scheduled from 15th to 21st June 2026, with the theme "Do you see me?" The Mencap logo is also present.
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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The World Cup kicks off tomorrow ⚽🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 We’re proud to have colleagues from 29 of the 48 countries competing 🇨🇿🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇭🇧🇷🇲🇦🇺🇸🇿🇦🇩🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺🇦🇹🇹🇷🇨🇮🇸🇳🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇬🇭🇵🇹🇸🇦🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇳🇿🇪🇬 Patients on Arden ward have been getting creative, making this banner to get ready for a festival of football.
Two healthcare staff holding a handmade World Cup 26 banner
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It is Carers Week. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can sign up to receive the Inclusion Bulletin which contains news items, reports and research relating to carers. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
#HiVis fortnight highlights support for those with a vision impairment. Please contact the Knowledge Service to find out about the tools that make the eBooks and databases available to @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff more accessible. @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Consider supporting dementia research this #DementiaActionWeek2026. I signed up to @dementiaresearchuk.bsky.social some years ago and makes me feel I'm making a small contribution in helping to beat dementia www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk @simonkaye.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
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Join dementia research
<p>I’ve just let UK researchers know that I want to take part in dementia research studies with @joindementiaresearch. They need you too. Sign up today: https://www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/</p...
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
In Dementia Action Week at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service, our journal collection has the latest best practice with your Athens account. @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @jackiekindell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #Forgetmenot www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
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Healthcare assistants' craft of care: supporting older people with dementia in mental health wards | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Background: In the UK, healthcare assistants play an important role in caring for older people living with dementia who are admitted to mental health wards. However, their role is poorly described and understood. Therefore, this study aimed to explore ...
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
It's #DementiaActionWeek2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Everyone in England can access @cochrane.org for Dementia & Cognitive reviews & getting involved tinyurl.com/563hk246 @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social #Forgetmenot
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Knowledge Service will be unstaffed on Monday 25th May 2026. The Knowledge & Library Hub and our Library Management System remain accessible 24/7 www.penninecare.nhs.uk/library @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend
Alt: Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend happy picture of panda with umbrella
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Supporting #DementiaActionWeek2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service contact me to receive our regular bulletin of new articles for mental health staff. #Forgetmenot @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
It is Dementia Action Week. On the Alzheimer’s Society website Howard shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him. tinyurl.com/2984y3hn @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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'I have benefitted tremendously from Alzheimer's Society's support' - Howard's story
Howard was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 – he shares his story and how Alzheimer’s Society has helped him.
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Dr Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Mental health is just as important as physical health - in fact they go hand in hand. It’s been great supporting Mental Health Awareness Week and I really like this “top 10” actions list which links so closely to everything we’ve spent 15 years promoting @actionhappiness.bsky.social
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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A pleasure to join our wonderful nurses @penninecarenhs.bsky.social to chat about knowledge services at #InternationalNursesDay @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social www.library.nhs.uk
Man and woman smiling next to table with an NHS table banner
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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week! 🎉🧠💙 May 11th - 17th 2026. This year’s theme coordinated by @mentalhealthfoundation is ‘Take Action’ to support good mental health. So of course we are very excited because that’s what we are all about at Action for Happiness! What action will you take today?
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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, what action do you take to improve your mental health and the mental health of others? We'll be sharing lots of practical advice, recovery stories and ideas of actions other people take throughout the week on our Facebook and Instagram @penninecarenhs
A pink graphic for Mental Health Awareness Week from May 11-17, 2026. It encourages sharing how to support good mental health for yourself and others. Illustrations include a bicycle, two coffee cups, and decorative leaves.
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
We're getting ready for ... #InternationalNursesDay 2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Celebrating the dedication and compassion of all our nurses. Providing evidence-based resources via the hub 24/7 tinyurl.com/4876hc24 @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
It is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Mind have information and resources on postnatal depression and perinatal mental health tinyurl.com/y384emtc @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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Postnatal depression and perinatal mental health
Get information, tips and support for issues in pregnancy and after a baby - depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma and postpartum psychosis.
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In Maternal Mental Health Week try @bmj.com Best Practice from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service for best practice in all maternal mental health conditions. Available to all our staff & students #MaternalMHmatters @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social tinyurl.com/63422nej
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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff, you can access this excellent article with your OpenAthens details @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Healthcare assistants' craft of care: supporting older people with dementia in mental health wards | British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Background: In the UK, healthcare assistants play an important role in caring for older people living with dementia who are admitted to mental health wards. However, their role is poorly described and understood. Therefore, this study aimed to explore ...
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
From @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service @bmj.com Best Practice Decision Support for all NHS staff & students. For all stress related conditions + library of patient leaflets #Bethechange #StressAwarenessMonth @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social library.nhs.uk/penninecare
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
One of our @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Clinical Psychologists says "The knowledge service are absolutely brilliant. They have been so helpful in teaching me how to do effective database searches and have sourced journal articles for me." @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
In #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth ask us about Knowledge Service Current Awareness Bulletins covering all inclusion and mental health for Allied Health Professionals @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social library.nhs.uk/penninecare
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
For World Autism Acceptance Month find information and resources on the National Autistic Society website tinyurl.com/3dzdh9dk @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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World Autism Acceptance Month 2026
Take part this World Autism Acceptance Month at home, at school, or in the workplace.
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Great to be delivering Writing for Wellbeing today with @kaypcft.bsky.social celebrating with colleagues from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Neurodiversity Network #NeurodiversityWeek2026 @lucyea.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In #SocialWorkWeek at @penninelearning.bsky.social keeping up to date with #BJSW from the Knowledge Servoce has never been easier with Browzine tinyurl.com/yc3fwzr2 @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social
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BrowZine
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
It is Nutrition & Hydration Week (16-22 March 2026). @penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff and students can access Chapter 8 of the Royal Marsden Manual on Nutrition and Fluid Balance www.rmmonline.co.uk [access by OpenAthens account] @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff can access 'Safeguarding children and young people online: a short guide for social workers' tinyurl.com/mr22adxc [access with an OpenAthens account] @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Guidance from NHS Employers is available to help support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace tinyurl.com/5mdhpd6h @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace
Access guidance to help you support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace.
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Social Work England have free sessions taking place during Social Work Week 2026 tinyurl.com/43m5pu66 or you can watch the sessions from 2025 tinyurl.com/ycyjp299 @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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Laura @laurajeffreys.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
@penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff, you have full, free access to the British Journal of Psychiatry. Log in with your OpenAthens account to view everything: www.cambridge.org/core/journal... @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
Front cover of the British Journal of Psychiatry, March 2026
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We're getting ready for #InternationalWomensDay2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Sharing free access resources on women's experiences of therapy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @kellybowden.bsky.social
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Exploring Black Women's Experiences in Psychotherapeutic Training and Practice in the UK
Background Discussions around racial disparities and injustice have gained increasing prominence in psychotherapy and counselling research. However, research in this area has been criticised for its...
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We're getting ready for #InternationalWomensDay2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Sharing free access resources on women's experiences of therapy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @lucyea.bsky.social
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Exploring women's experiences of healing from sexual trauma through engagement in mind–body practices: A systematic review
Objective This systematic review is the first to consolidate qualitative findings exploring women's healing experiences from sexual trauma through engagement in mind–body practices. This review aime.....
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We're getting ready for #InternationalWomensDay2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Sharing free access resources on women's experiences of therapy pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41019913/ @sarahpreedy.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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A Systematic Review of Factors Associated With Treatment Engagement and Outcome for Women in the Perinatal Period Receiving Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma-Related Disorders - PubMed
Depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders commonly occur in the perinatal period, with high rates of comorbidity, and potentially adverse outcomes for women and children. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment, however less than half of new mothers experiencing symptoms …
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
In #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service sharing House of Commons Library Briefing for the event commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri... @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Eating disorders
This briefing outlines the different types of eating disorders and current government policy to tackle eating disorders.
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sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
#EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek Bryony’s story: how finding safe community spaces transformed her recovery journey tinyurl.com/mr6jmm3s @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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Bryony’s story: how finding safe community spaces transformed her recovery journey - EDAW 2026
Bryony shares her experience of recovery from bulimia and how finding community helped her.
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Rosalind McNally @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
In #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service our e-book collections help you keep up to date “Radically Open DBT Workbook for Eating Disorders - Hall, Karyn D.” library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social
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