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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Delighted to present a Keynote Address to colleagues across Europe this week on relational safety in mental health. I will discuss the early life of Maria Callas (1923-1977) difficult events and experiences shaping her, and what this means for understanding of social determinants of mental health.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Page proofs for the 4th Ed of ‘Mental Health: A Person-centred Approach’ (CUP) have arrived. This edition has been updated to equip the next generation of health professionals with knowledge and practical skills to make improvements in mental health and suicide prevention care. Available in 2027.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📣 New #OpenAccess Paper in Suicide Policy Research (Vol.5, no. 1). We discuss embedding lived experience of suicide in the design and delivery of suicide prevention activities, applying person-centred care principles, and effective safety planning measures. jscp.or.jp/assets/img/S...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Good to spend quality time with colleagues in Vilnius this week to discuss compassionate person-centred approaches to suicide related distress, trauma and recovery. Working aide-by-side with strengths bases approaches is essential.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

In Helsinki to see how lived experience was Alva Aalto’s lifelong ambition and recurring theme. In the 1920’s Aalto proposed that the full potential of human life should be grounded in human experience. Two sketches depicting the difference between rooms for a “vertical man”, plus side lighting.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Some legacies of the past may persist in how we think about and conceptualise suicide preventiontoday. History can shape and remind us of where we have been. Lived and living experience - something that was under realised in earlier times - today guides deeper understanding and action for tomorrow.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Good to spend quality time with colleagues to discuss person-centred approaches to suicide related distress, trauma and recovery. Working with strengths and resilience of people of refugee background, their families and communities, to rebuild lives shattered by torture and other traumatic events.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Here we synthesise research on factors that are protective (associated with lower -ve mental health outcomes) or promotive (associated with higher +ve mental health outcomes) among adult refugees living in high-income countries and lower-and-middle-income countries. www.nature.com/articles/s44...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Maggie Haberman and @jonathanswan.bsky.social speak clearly and emphatically about the current White House regime and what it means for the world. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Community-Based Crisis Care Beyond the Emergency Department: This paper examines the needs, motivations, experiences of people using community-based alternatives to emergency departments and explores how peer support/ lived experience are embedded in these models. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Excellent discussion on what drives people to enter the political sphere, to create a better society; “people are driven by experiences of injustice and unfairness…they bring their agency, voice for a solution.” @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu @jonathancapehart.bsky.social @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Sharing news that preparations for the release of the 4th edition of ‘Mental Health: A Person-centred Approach’ are well advanced. This new edition takes person-centred care further by emphasising an approach that places the individual at the centre of care. www.cambridge.org/universitypr...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Great discussions with clinicians and peer workers on the conceptual basis of safety planning. Exploring development, core principles working collaboratively with people experiencing distress, what current evidence tells us about its effectiveness. #OpenAccess www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

New Paper: Distress, Discomfort and Moral Injury Among Emergency Department Clinicians. Available Open Access. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

📣 New Paper Coming Soon: Indepth analysis of current evidence for community based mental health crisis support and alternatives to emergency departments. Our review examines the current state of evidence and seeks to address current gaps. @thementalelf.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Honoured to officially launch this art exhibition in Adelaide this evening. The works on display celebrate resilience, hope and human flourishing. Artwork by clients who participate in community mental health activities. Congratulations Adelaide University and Neami National.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

@booker.senate.gov is right to speak emphatically about mental and physical harms inside detention centres. Deliberate, prolonged cruelty brings fear; excruciating distress deepens and destroys. @ms.now @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social www.refugeecouncil.org.au/lethal-hopel...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Compelling and informative reporting by Laura Barron-Lopez on the psychological harms associated with being involuntarily detained. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Taking a moment to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the opportunity to work with SA’s Chief Psychiatrist Dr John Brayley over many years. It has been a privilege to collaborate with him and to learn from his integrity, leadership and unwavering commitment to the field.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Powerful Keynote Address today by Ian Thorpe AM, Australian Olympic swimmer and mental health advocate at the National Suicide Prevention Conference 2026. The Diego De Leo lecture is a major address showcasing outstanding achievement and leadership.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Great welcome and introduction from national colleagues “there is more common ground than differences” in #suicdeprevention. Today’s workshop is designed to discuss and further these possibilities- and much more.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Pleased to join colleagues to deliver a plenary address at the 2026 National Suicide Prevention Conference to 1,000+ delegates. The program is excellent, with many opportunities for knowledge sharing, reflection and collaboration across sectors and lived experience. @suicidepreventau.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

An inhumane plan for people from Afghanistan to be given forced choices. DRC is unsafe. Returning to their homeland is not safe. More than 1000 people are impacted. Humanity must prevail. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Excellent interview with former curator of the Kennedy Center. A measured approach to understanding how events unfolded. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Some excellent analysis and discussion on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social this morning. The issues are complex, compelling; requiring deep and thorough consideration.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

📣 New Publication: Here we explain pathways to build and strengthen lived experience leadership in mental health. Transformative systems change. #OpenAccess onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Thankful and appreciative of the quality and diversity of reporting and analysis this morning. The time taken to hear perspectives brings enormous depth. Topics are carefully considered. Essential for the times we are in. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social @ms.now @jonathancapehart.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Important discussions today with nurses and midwives undertaking postgraduate studies in mental health. Recent advances in trauma informed approaches in mental health, suicide prevention and crisis stabilisation. Framework incorporates person-centred care; relational safety in crisis response.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

A productive day of filming with the SA Health Mental Health Education Hub. Our team are pleased to work in partnership with the Hub, supporting high-quality learning and development opportunities to strengthen the mental health workforce across South Australia.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Thankful and appreciative for the considered and thoughtful analysis and advocacy from @balint.house.gov on @waytooearly.bsky.social today after a difficult week @msnownews.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Submit a Manuscript for a Special Issue of Archives of Suicide Research. Beyond Checklists: Reimagining the Experience and Measurement of Suicidal Thinking. Closing Date 15 May 2026. 🔗 think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

This week I will be sharing new research findings with SA Health colleagues as we discuss #traumainformed #mentalhealth and #suicideprevention - Actions that seek to avoid re-traumatisation, create safety, empowering consumers and staff in decision making econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Excellent discussion on mental health effects of forced family separation causing mass upheaval, uncertainty, fear. An intentional, targeted trauma upon innocent people. Impacts on brain development can be complex, pervasive, long lasting for individuals, communities. @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Pleased to share news that I have been appointed Associate Editor of Archives of Suicide Research. The journal invites refereed contributions on the study of suicide, suicidal behavior and self harm, their causes and effects, their prevention and intervention. www.tandfonline.com/journals/usu...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Thankful and appreciative of the rigorous and professional news reporting and analysis on events in Minneapolis by @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social The discussion is well considered and researched. It’s done respectfully with due care being given to the family of people who have been directly impacted.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Our latest Crisis Journal publication maps the current evidence base for trauma-informed approaches to suicide prevention across all levels of prevention, settings, and population groups. Available #OpenAccess econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Preparations complete. Looking forward to deep discussions with colleagues about narrative engagement in safety planning intervention. Suicidal thoughts can fluctuate. They can also rapidly intensify. Person centred and trauma informed pathways for safety, comfort and support are key.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Publishing Soon. Proofs have arrived of our first paper in 2026. Here we discuss mental health lived experience leadership in Australia; extend current understandings of lived experience leadership in community based care, plus initiatives across the broader mental health ecosystem.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Christmas Bluesky people around the world! Thanks for all the great shares throughout the year. Wishing all of you a wonderful day ahead. 🏏🎄🦌🎶🕊️ Picture: Aldinga Beach, South Australia

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Sharing news that I am starting a new position as Academic Lead Mental Health and chair in Mental Health Nursing at Adelaide University. #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #traumainformed #personcentredcare

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Concepts of person-centred care and consumer-directed care in mental health are two distinct but intertwined concepts that have potential to redistribute knowledge and power between healthcare providers and consumers. Here we explain onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Concepts of person-centred and consumer-directed care challenge traditional ways in which #mentalhealth care is understood and delivered. Here we discuss tensions that are theoretical, legislative and cultural- plus ways to address them across the system. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

A fantastic speech from outgoing Vice Chancellor David Lloyd as we say farewell to @UniversitySA to become Adelaide University from 2026. Thanking >5000 staff, thousands more students, and much much more. #FareWellUniSA

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Concepts of person-centred and consumer-directed care challenge traditional ways in which #mentalhealth care is conceived and is delivered. Here we discuss tensions - theoretical, legislative and cultural- plus ways to address them across the system. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

New Publication in Crisis journal. Here we review and map the current literature base for trauma-informed approaches to suicide prevention across all levels of prevention, settings, and population groups. econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/...

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Great to co-present “Better Together: Elevating Physical Health in Mental Health Care” alongside Hannah Albanese today. We described development of a new Chief Psychiatrist Physical Health Standard for integrated person centred physical healthcare for people experiencing mental health conditions.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

‘Everything would have gone a lot better if someone had listened to me’. Interviews with people on the experience of attending the Emergency Department with a #mentalhealth concern. Recommendations for improvement are provided. #OpenAccess #Publication. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Publishing soon in Disability & Society: Values, qualities and skills for mental health lived experience leadership in systems change in Australia. A wide ranging discussion on leadership with implications for government and non-government sector decision making and policy development.

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Nicholas Procter @nicholasprocter.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Coming soon to the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. Disentangling tensions in the pursuit of person-centred and consumer directed care in the Australian mental healthcare context. We identify common tensions in the Australian mental healthcare landscape and ways to overcome them.

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