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Mental Health in Development @mhid.org.uk · 02/07/2026

Are you a researcher in the field of CYP mental health? Around 3 quarters of mental health difficulties begin before age 24. Yet treatments for CYP often show poorer outcomes than those for adults. So how do we turn advances in psychological science into meaningful change for young people? 🧵(1/9)

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We treat teenage hairpulling as a habit to break. New research suggests shame may be what keeps the distress going. 🔍 Cross-sectional, so causation isn't proven, but a useful treatment steer. buff.ly/HlVqnxk #Trichotillomania #YouthMentalHealth

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STAR-CAT Study @starcatstudy.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re highlighting the importance of accessible, evidence-based support for autistic children 🔍 STAR-CAT is exploring whether an online, parent-led approach can improve outcomes for autistic children with anxiety problems 🖥️ Learn more ➡️ osiresearch.org.uk/star-cat/

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Lottie Shipp @lottie-shipp.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We're on a mission to learn more about excessive worry in young people, and how to help those who experience it. Could your school or youth organisation help? Register your interest here: tinyurl.com/2c4jm59p

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Clare Mackay @claremackay.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Big news! I loved researching and writing this book, which is all about shedding the shame, and getting really curious about urges to pick, pull and bite. I can't wait to share it with you! It's out on April 2nd, and is available to pre-order now. #bfrb #bfrbs #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors

Picuture showing forthcoming book, called 'Keep your hair on: understanding urges to pick, pull and bite' by Clare Mackay, which will be launched in April 2026

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Lottie Shipp @lottie-shipp.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Very pleased to share our latest paper - a systematic review of psychological therapies for primary Generalised Anxiety Disorder in children and adolescents - which has recently been published in JCPP Advances. It’s available here doi.org/10.1002/jcv2..., or keep reading for the key messages! (1/6)

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JCPP Advances | ACAMH Child Development Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is common in children and adolescents, and if not successfully treated, has negative consequences for their current and subsequent mental health. Whilst...

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Lottie Shipp @lottie-shipp.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Sharing this incredible video by @claremackay.bsky.social explaining six things we should all know about body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs): youtu.be/Rkc-vpXJ8Bw?...

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The 6 things everyone should know about body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs)

YouTube video by The Trich Prof

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