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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our recent family community event for the EXPAND project, saw over 150 attendees and was a huge success! The day aimed to teach the public about mental health research and encourage them to sign up and get involved in future projects Read more about the event: mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Reserch Paulina showing a child how to use the RECOGNeyes game you play with your eyes

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Visit all the stations and win a prize at our family fun open day to explore mental health research

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our family fun open day at the African Caribbean Centre is officially open! Come down and learn about mental health research with fun creative activities :D @nihr.bsky.social

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Looking for an interesting and free family activity to do during the summer break? Why not come and learn about mental health research! Our researchers will be at the African Caribbean Centre in Leicester on 6 August, 11am-1:30pm Do creative activities, try out some technology and get involved!

Family Fun Day! Come along for a fun and interactive day for families. Explore mental health research

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

More information here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993340182...

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Want to learn more about a potential treatment for difficult-to-treat depression? Attend the free webinar on Wednesday 15 July to be part of the discussion Register to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recovery-f...

Woman with a TMS device held to the top of her head

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Looking for something fun and unique to do during the summer holidays? We are hosting a Family Fun Day to Explore Mental Health Research! Learn about research, meet friendly researchers, get involved in creative activities and try out technologies 📅 6 August 📍 African Caribbean Centre, Leicester

Family Fun Day! Come along for a fun, interactive day for families and young people.

Thursday 6 August 2026. 11:00-13:30

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

To celebrate #TourettesAwarenessMonth we're reflecting on when our team went to see 'I Swear', a film depicting the life of Tourette’s activist John Davidson and his experience being diagnosed with tics at a young age Read our news article reflecting on the film mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Group of people smiling stood beside a poster for the movie 'I Swear'

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Can a fluffy robot support the mental wellbeing of LGBTQ+ young people? Find out in the newly published paper about Purrble, the interactive plushie robot that could improve anxiety and depressive symptoms through self-soothing, from the Digital Youth project mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Oval shaped plushie named 'Purrble' alongside its box and packaging

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Our case study about the digital therapeutic mobile game, Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage, which helps manage difficulties with fears, worries or anxiety with for children aged 7-12 years has been published on the NIHR website Read the piece here: hrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

NIHR Case Study: Co-designing and evaluating a digital therapeutic for childhood anxiety.
HealthTech Research Centre in Mental health (MindTech)

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Digital Youth project DIORA have published the rest of their #DigitalBalance short animated series for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek The stories span social comparisons, impact on daily life and what adults should know Check them out on our website: mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Still from one of the animations. Boy on his phone at a bus stop.

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Congratulations to MindTech MSc placement student Eve Park who presented preliminary findings from her work at the Women in Neuroscience UK conference on Friday 24 April and won the prize for best flash talk 🎉

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Today is #SaferInternetDay The DIORA study looked at what young people do online and how it makes them feel The animation below designed with young people turns the findings from the UKRI-funded study into bite-sized practical tips looking at how these experiences shape mental health and wellbeing

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Are you Autistic? Do you identify as neurotypical? Take part in research and help in the understanding of Autism and ADHD at @institutemh.org.uk @uniofnottingham.bsky.social ➡️Complete some short questionnaires ➡️Perform a computerised test of attention 📧 Please email Eve mbyep9@nottingham.ac.uk

Participants needed! Do you want to help in the understanding of autism and adhd?

What are we studying?
Hyperactivity, attention, and arousal regulation in ADHD
and Autism.
How is the nervous system different and how does this
cause ADHD/Autism traits?

Who are we looking for?
Anyone age 18+ with a formal Autism diagnosis or in the process of getting one.
Or anyone age 18+ that identifies as Neurotypical.

What will you be asked to do?
Come to the Institute of Mental Health at the University of Nottingham at a time that suits you (Monday-Friday).
Complete 4 short questionnaires about yourself and your
symptoms.
We will measure your autonomic activity (heart rate, breathing
rate and pupil dilation) while you perform a computerised test of
attention.
This will take around 90 minutes.
You will receive a voucher at the end of the study.

Interested? Email mbyep9@nottingham.ac.uk

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The Digital Youth programme report has officially launched! The programme report collates the findings and research from the last four years of the project, showcasing a wide variety of studies, including CaTS-APP, SPARX, Purrble and DIORA 🔗 Read the report here: digitalyouth.ac.uk/dypr/

'Digital Youth programme report' cover page

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Throughout the day, artist Tom Bailey has been live drawing discussions and conversations between the event delegates Tom has been a key asset for the duration of the #DigitalYouth programme to visualise takeaways, thoughts and ideas in his fun comic style Find him on Instagram, @ mrtombailey

Building Digital Tool - drawing by Tom Bailey

Tom live drawing at the back of the conference room

Discussion drawings stuck up on the walls

Tom’s drawings from throughout the digital youth programme

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

A variety of interactive workshops are currently taking place at the #DigitalYouth event Exploring topics such as: building industry partnerships, creative approaches to research and PPI, using insights from datasets and challenges and solutions to designing and implementing digital platforms

Easels displaying images from successful projects

Worksheet showing principles of engagement for partnerships

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We have a number of companies demonstrating their innovations to support children and young people's mental health in our exhibition space Find out more information about the demonstrators on the #DigitalYouth website: digitalyouth.ac.uk/dyci/ Pictured: Play Well For Life, EFSim and Zendra Health

Play Well for Life (pwfl.): Dragons of Afterlands

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Our exhibition is set up - showcasing the findings from the various programme projects More information will be available in the #DigitalYouth report which is launching at the event today. The report will be available on the website from next week - links to follow

Purrble (soft therapeutic robot) on a table

Room showing a screen and artworks on easels

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The Digital YouthXMindTech conference is underway We’re welcoming over 200 delegates to the ‘Digital risk, resilience and interventions’ event, including researchers, charities, innovators, young people and policy makers all in one room together to discuss children and young people’s mental health

Lectern, 'Digital Youth with Sprouting Minds' London 2025

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Last few days to grab a ticket for Digital Risk, Resilience and Interventions: co-creating change in youth mental health Hear from leading experts in child and adolescent mental health and shape the future of digital MH initiatives through interactive discussions 🔗 mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Graphic drawing, 'Resilience' what young people think

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The DIORA (Dynamic Interplay of Online Risk and Resilience in Adolescence) project investigates how young peoples online activities shape their mental health and wellbeing 🔊Hear about DIORA from the team at the upcoming Digital Youth Conference ➡️About the conference mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Young girl wearing headphones, studying and using a mobile phone

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

SPARX is a gamified digital cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention set in a fantasy world offering support to young people with low mood and depression to learn mood-management strategies. The game is accessed via an app or online and aims to make CBT more engaging to young people

Clip from the game. Guide saying 'when we say someone 'has depression' it means that:
1. they are feeling down or not enjoying things, It's not just because of one thing that happened recently (like someone passing away). 2. These feelings are causing them problems at school, work or in not getting on with people. 3. It's been going on for weeks

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Purrble is an emotion regulation intervention associated with the management of self-harm thoughts and behaviours and improvement of depressive symptoms for young LGBTQ+ people Hear about Purrble from Dr A Jess Williams at the upcoming DigitalYouth Conference mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Purrble. Fluffy cute egg shaped toy-robot, alongside its boxes

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Two weeks left to grab a ticket for the Digital Youth X MindTech event packed with insight, innovation, and collaboration 'Digital risk, resilience and interventions: co-creating change in youth mental health' mindtech.org.uk/news-events/... 📅13th November 📍County Hall, London 🎟️£20-75

'Digital risk, resilience and interventions: co-creating change in youth mental health' event poster.

Thursday 13th November 2025
County Hall London

Logos: Digital Youth with sprouting minds, UKRI and NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health (MindTech).

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

UNITE have launched the Principles of Industry–Academic Partnerships to support better collaboration in mental health research Let’s build stronger, smarter partnerships for mental health innovation. #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth #IndustryAcademic #PPI #Innovation mindtech.org.uk/research/res...

Principles of Engagement for Partnerships in Mental Health Research

PROJECT INITIATION
Collaborate Early.
Partner early and involve patient and public involvement (PPI) members from the outset.

Develop Cost-Effective Funding Models.
Use daily rates for academics to align with industry pricing. Jointly apply for funding to reduce financial burden on SMEs.

AGREEMENTS
Standardise Contract Templates.
Avoid contracting delays by using standardised templates with pre-agreed terms (e.g. intellectual property (IP), confidentiality).

Streamline IP Negotiations.
Establish clear guidelines and agreements about ownership, licencing and commercialisation from the outset.

Appoint a Liaison.
Appoint a liaison familiar with both industry and academia to bridge gaps in communication, such as Health Innovation Networks, MindTech HRC, Knowledge Transfer Partnership fellows.

Ways of Working (WoW).
Schedule workshops to get to know each other’s work cultures, align expectations and understand the risk appetite.

PROJECT EXECUTION
Shared Digital Workspace.
Using Google Drive, Microsoft Teams or Trello allows for document sharing and feedback in real-time.

Co-created Project Charter and RACI Matrix.
Outline goals, timelines, deliverables and review them regularly. Create a responsibility assignment matrix (RACI) for each collaborator.

Dedicated Project Management Team.
Set up a team of academic and industry members to handle daily operations and track progress.

‘Think like a start-up, work like a university’.
Adopt agile project management with sprints and feedback loops. Ensure rigorous academic validation.

Meetings.
Schedule frequent, short, and focused meetings with relevant team members.

Celebrate Successes.
Acknowledge achievements and key milestones to motivate
the team.

FUTURE PROOFING
Fellowships, Internships, and Mentoring.
Support researchers to gain experience working with industry partners through internship programmes and mentoring.

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MindTech (NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Mental Health) @nihrmindtech.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Join Digital Youth & MindTech for an inspiring event packed with insight, innovation, and collaboration. Digital risk, resilience and interventions: co-creating change in youth mental health 📅 13th November 📍 London mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

Digital risk, resilience and interventions: co-creating change in youth mental health

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