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Young People's Network at The McPin Foundation, reshaping mental health research by placing #youthinvolvement at the very heart of it 😀

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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hear soundbites from Research and Involvement Manager Hannah as she shares her journey from academia to the charity sector and discusses why success can come in unexpected forms. Listen to part 2 and 3 in the thread and read Hannah's full blog here mcpin.org/look-mum-i-m... #Research #Careers
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today is Youth Mental Health Day, which is exploring #BuildFutureYou Hear more about youth involvement work and paths into research, listen to tips and insights from the McPin team!
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today is Youth Mental Health Day, to help support this year's theme #BuildFutureYou we would encourage young people to sign up to our network. Discover involvement opportunities, learn new skills, and collaborate with other young people and researchers. Your lived experience can make a difference.
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Research opportunity 📢Researchers from @oxchildpsych.bsky.social are looking for young people aged 16 and 17 to help with a project about how families talk about mental illness! mcpin.org/research-opp...
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COMPASS - Communicating about Parental Mental Illness: a resource for health and social care professionals to support family-centred conversations. - The McPin Foundation
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We’re excited to be a part of the new paper: ‘Adolescents' Experiences of Social Media Content Types and Wellbeing’. looking at exploring young people's experiences of social media content recommended to them by algorithms and what this means for wellbeing. Paper: ow.ly/wTTL50Zt8rF
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
✨📲We've been working with researchers at the University of Bristol who have launched Mind Your Feed! It's a free website for young people (aged 13+) to explore how social media algorithms shape what they see online and what it means for their wellbeing. Check it out here: www.mindyourfeed.co.uk
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
New episode alert 🎧 In the final episode of the B.Life Podcast "The Wrap-Up", we discuss what it looks like to take care of their mental health as young Black people, the importance of focusing self-care for young Black people in this current time period.
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The UPIC form is a tool asking young people about their preferences in therapy - and it's now live!  Our McPin YPAG was instrumental in advising on the design and name of the form, in particular the layout, and the design of the website. Check out our news article! mcpin.org/upic-launch/
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New tool to help young people share their preferences for therapy - The McPin Foundation
The U-PIC form helps young people communicate the type of support they want, aligning therapy with their preferences to improve outcomes.
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
New episode alert 🎧 In this second episode of B.Life Podcast "“Music is Black: self-expression, influence, representation”, we discuss some of the generational shifts in attitudes and content of Black music and the impacts the current climate of music have had on mental health.
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
In case you missed it 💽 The first episode of the B.Life Podcast "B.Lifers B.Life-ing" was released last week. Out of the topics we discussed, a central theme that came from the discussion was reclaiming narratives, what it means to us and how we do so in our personal lives.
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Introducing the B.Life Podcast! A series of podcast episodes recorded last year with the creators of the B.Life Zine (mcpin.org/project/b-li...)
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Research opportunity 📢Researchers from the Uni of Bath are looking for 13-25 year olds who have some experience of low mood to take part in trials to test an online self-help intervention! unlockwellbeing.org.uk/young-people...
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Take part now: Our research studies - Unlock Wellbeing
Research studies that young people can take part in, for ages 13-18 or ages 18-25, run by Unlock Wellbeing at the University of Bath.
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
We are accepting applications to help support the development of an artificial intelligence chatbot as part of the CIRCuiTS programme. We are looking for involvement from those who have lived experience of schizophrenia spectrum or bipolar with a diagnosis. Apply 27th May ow.ly/Eko250Z05uu
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The government is asking the public to share its thoughts on young people & social media in its ‘Growing up in the online world’ consultation. A McPin Young People’s Advisory Group member shares their experiences with social media & how it differs from what they see young people dealing with today 💝
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Event Spotlight📢 Our McPin YPAG have helped to develop the Understanding Preferences in Counselling (U-PIC) form to support young people to communicate preferences around their counselling experiences! Join the online launch event where the website and form will be launched! tinyurl.com/mrw38cce
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How to Use Client Preferences to Improve Therapy Outcome: Launch & Training - Mick Cooper, John Norcross and Team
Clients come to therapy with clear and often unspoken preferences about how they want to work. When these preferences are recognised and actively integrated, therapy is more collaborative, more respon
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
There's still time to get involved in the opportunity to be interviewed to share your views and experiences of the discharge process from adolescent mental health wards! Check out the full details below 👇
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Lisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · 20/03/2026
At the workshop on AI psychosis, hearing voices & suicidality I presented resources developed with @mind.org.uk @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social on how to support young people with their mental health. You can find them here: sites.google.com/view/lisabor... #BPF2026 #PhilosophyMatters #philsky
Lisa at the Exchange
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Celebrate Torchlight! A co‑designed digital app supporting young people awaiting mental health care through shared learning & dialogue This event welcomes everyone interested in youth mental health and co-production. Link below 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrate-...
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026! Celebrating the strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals while promoting inclusion and understanding 🧠🙌 #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
PsyMetRiC, an app to help clinicians predict the risk of cardiometabolic disorders in young people with psychosis, has been approved for use in clinical settings! The app was developed with key input from young people from our network - Read more here: mcpin.org/psymetric-la...
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Content warning: Self harm 🚨New opportunity for a project on sleep and self-harm. Get in touch with @bethjmartin.bsky.social for more info ☺️
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Advance Choice Document Implementation @acdimplementation.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Are you 16-25 years old, with experience of being detained under the Mental Health Act within CAMHS, and with experience using community mental health services? Or are you a carer/supporter of someone with this experience? Get in touch or sign up here: tr.ee/zzFSak
Focus group invite with QR code.
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Rethink Mental Illness @rethinkcharity.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Dissociation can be hugely debilitating and confusing to experience. There are lots of reasons why you might experience dissociation. It can be linked to numerous different mental illnesses. For #DIDAwarenessDay, we're raising awareness of dissociative disorders 👉 www.rethink.org/dissociation
A graphic outlining what dissociation feels like, with 6 icons below the title.

Thought bubble for 'feeling disconnected from your thoughts', people pointing at someone for 'the sense of watching yourself from a distance', a bed for 'the world around you feels dreamlike', a magnifying glass for 'uncertainty about your identity', a missing puzzle piece for 'gaps in your memory', a person for 'feeling little or no physical pain'.
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
💔 Young people waiting for CAMHS support (average 359 days vs 4-week target) report: Deteriorating mental health Worsening suicidal thoughts Feeling alone & dismissed Poor communication increases anxiety Interim support urgently needed buff.ly/CLEe5GU #CAMHS #WaitingTimes #YouthMentalHealth
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Share your story 🗣️ Did you grow up in the UK (or UK & Japan) & live in London? Bridging Divides wants to speak to adults age18-24 in a 1hr interview on gender experiences & wellbeing. You'll get a £20 voucher for taking part - pls share with your networks! More info here 👉 tinyurl.com/musm42nx
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Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health @wolfsoncentre.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The Wolfson Summer School in Youth Mental Health Research is back! 🥳 In this three-day virtual programme, we aim to give attendees an introduction to the field of youth mental health. 📅 29 June - 1 July 📍Online See more and apply: bit.ly/wolfsonsummerschool (link in bio) #WolfsonSummer26
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
1 in 5 young people has a common mental health condition – yet support still too often comes only at crisis point. The #FutureMinds roadmap sets out the changes needed to shift the system towards prevention and early intervention and transform children and young people’s mental health bit.ly/49HOq6S
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
A PhD researcher from the University of East London is looking to interview young people (aged 13-20) about their vies and experiences of the discharge process from adolescent mental health wards. Express your interest here 👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... Please do share with your networks!
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Great to be part of day 2 of the #AMHDMshowcase. Sharing work from the Agency in practice project. Learn more about the project here mcpin.org/project/agen... @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social #thisismyplace - As part of Children's Mental Health week
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
In our next session at #AMHDMshowcase: Prof Rose McCabe and team present "Agency In Practise" A collaborative presentation exploring agency in mental health – presented by researchers, clinicians and people with lived experience together. 🔗 mcpin.org/project/agency @CityStGeorges @McPinFdn
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Agency - The McPin Foundation
Agency, Social Identity & Justice in Mental Health: A collaboration with young people, clinicians & academics.
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Lisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · 12/02/2026
Bursting with joy and pride to hear the fantastic presentation by the Agency projects team at the UKRI showcase! @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social #AMHDShowcase #philsky #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek mcpin.org/project/agen...
The team during question timeAgential ladder on the slideRose McCabe starts the presentation The whole team on screen!
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
As part of #AMHDMshowcase today we heard from young person advisory group members in a panel discussion on involvement of young people in research – impacts and lessons learned. This session was chaired by McPin’s research director @vanessapinfold.bsky.social @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social
Six people seated for panel discussion on stage
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Panel discussion now at #AMHDMshowcase: "Involvement of young people in research – impacts and lessons learned" Chaired by Vanessa Pinfold from @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social, Dr Alison Penny from @ncb.org.uk, Prof Paul Cooke, and, most importantly, young person advisory group representatives.
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It was great to see the digital youth team to kick off the #AMHDMshowcase today. Chris Hollis, Ellen Townsend and the sprouting mind group of young people explored linking responsible research innovation and youth involvement. #livedexperience
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Researchers at University of Birmingham, Nottingham Trent University, and the NSPCC are looking for young people (16-19) who identify as LGBTQ+ to take part in a one-off interview to understand and better support online blackmail. More info here and below: mcpin.org/research-opp...
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Anti-Bullying Alliance @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk · 30/01/2026
This #ParentMentalHealthDay, please remember to look after yourself. Your wellbeing matters too 💙 You can find advice and support here: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Roundup of some of our latest involvement opportunities, deadlines in Jan. National Clinical Audit of Psychosis (NCAP) ow.ly/vXsu50Y1Nus CIRCuiTS ow.ly/hxZi50Y1Nuv The Successful Treatment of Paranoia (STOP) study ow.ly/puPx50Y1Nut Careloop ow.ly/4fjw50Y1Nuw
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Mental health admissions to acute medical wards rose 65% for young people in England (2012-2022) 📈 Adolescent girls most affected. Eating disorders up 515%, anxiety admissions doubled. Self-harm accounted for 53% of admissions. #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth 🧵 THREAD
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Louca-Mai Brady @louca-mai.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
📣 @nihrarcs.bsky.social #PPI webinar: Evaluating #PublicInvolvement with children & young people 🌟17/2/26 Presenters incl me, @helenabnett.bsky.social & @hertsypag.bsky.social + hosted by @skourkos.bsky.social & @elspethma.bsky.social Info & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/involving-...
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Importance of Public Involvement Research Webinar Series. Webinar 4.
This webinar will share findings from two evaluations of young people’s advisory groups (YPAGs), both co-produced with young group members. It will highlight lessons for meaningful and inclusive Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) with children and young people (CYP) and explore practical implications for PPIE professionals, researchers and CYP involved in research.
Chaired by Dr Stan Papoulias, PPIE research theme lead at NIHR ARC South London. Facilitated by Dr Elspeth Mathie, Inclusive Involvement in Research theme lead at NIHR ARC East of England.
Speakers: Dr Louca-Mai Brady, Reader in Youth Involvement and Health; Dr Helen Abnett and Lauren Denyer, Research Fellows, UH; and
young members of the Herts YPAG.
Who should attend? Anyone who is interested or involved in CYP’s involvement in research, including young people.
Tuesday 17th February, 12:00-13:30. Register now!
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Take a look at this article on a recent paper that explores the link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems tinyurl.com/yeyun2px ⭐ The findings suggest it is not about how much time young people spend on social media, but about who they are and what they are viewing 💡
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Evidence for link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems is weak, our large study suggests
The research found little evidence that time spent on social media or frequent gaming causes mental health problems in early-to-mid adolescence.
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
How should professionals respond when young people turn to TikTok for DIY mental health support? Discover practical insights in our expert webinar! 19 Jan | 1-2pm | FREE Learn what really works (and what doesn't) in online mental health content ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wtf-this-i...
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"WTF, this is so dangerous!" Social media influencers & youth mental health
Join our event and hear youth-led insights on what good and bad mental health communication looks like online.
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Young people describe some online mental health content as 'dangerous' – but what makes other content helpful? ✅ What helps & hinders youth mental health content use ✅ Tips for creating engaging content ✅ Youth-led solutions from researchers & young people #SocialMedia #YouthMentalHealth 🧵 THREAD
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Anti-Bullying Alliance @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk · 06/01/2026
📢 Information Toolkit for Parents & Carers on Bullying! 🙌 Learn: ✅ What bullying is ✅ Schools' responsibilities ✅ Signs your child may be experiencing bullying ✅ Steps you can take to support them ✅ Trusted sources of advice & support 🔗 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
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AYPH @ayph.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Young women want healthcare professionals to • Listen to them • Be mindful of stereotypes & power imbalances • Believe them • Validate their experiences & emotions • Explain next steps & offer options • Work with them as partners in their care vimeo.com/1122917114
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A young woman's experience of healthcare - training video
This is "A young woman's experience of healthcare - training video" by Laura Tinner on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Wishing you a happy holidays. Just a quick update from us, our office will be closed from Thursday 25th December, reopening on Friday 2nd January.
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Wishing you all an enjoyable festive period from everyone here on the young people's team at @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social 🎄 We're signing off now, we'll be back on 2nd January ready to kick start 2026 with another exciting year of youth involvement and transforming mental health research! 🎉
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford @oxfordpsychiatry.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Check out updated guidance to support people with eating disorders and their families over the festive period. It was produced by the CBT-E Training Group & the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford (CREDO) contributors. Read 👇 www.cbte.co/2025/cbte-gu... @rebeccamurphyox.bsky.social
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CBT-E Guidance for the Holiday Season
This guide provides general advice for people with eating difficulties, and their friends and family, on how to cope over the holiday period.
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McPin Young People's Network @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Our recent B.Life zine wanted to co-produce & co-deliver a project focused on music & mental health for young Black people – so of course we wanted to get some young Black people involved! The YPAG (Young People’s Advisory Group) was made up of young people living in/connected to London.
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Lisa Bortolotti @lisabortolotti.com · 12/12/2025
Cont. #ayearinreview #philsky Contributed to a resource for school staff supporting young people who seek help for their mental health mcpin.org/resource/age... in partnership with the wonderful @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social and @rachelred94.bsky.social #epistemicinjustice @wellcometrust.bsky.social
Leaflet for school teachers and nurses supporting young people
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