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Ruth Plackett

@rplackett.bsky.social
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Senior Research Fellow in Digital Health at KCL School of Life Course & Population Sciences. Research interests: digital health, social media, young people's mental health, public health and mixed methods research

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Iris van der Scheer @irisvdscheer.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Our paper exploring the discussion of social media in primary care consultations among young adults, and how it might impact their mental health, is out now! @rplackett.bsky.social bjgpopen.org/content/earl...
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Exploring the barriers and facilitators to discussing social media in primary care for young adults with mental health concerns: a qualitative study
Background Social media is a pervasive part of young peoples’ lives and may influence their mental health. Primary care is often the first point of care when seeking help for mental health problems. H...
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Alistair Thorpe @athorpe8.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Clinical Reasoning Across Professions How do PA and Med students think through patient cases? 🤔 Our new study showed their clinical reasoning processes were more similar than different when using the eCREST simulation tool! 🔗JMIR Med. Educ: mededu.jmir.org/2025/1/e68981/ #ClinicalReasoning #MedEd
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Comparison of Physician Assistant and Medical Students' Clinical Reasoning Processes Using an Online Patient Simulation Tool to Support Clinical Reasoning (eCREST): Mixed Methods Study
Background: Clinical reasoning is increasingly recognised as an important skill in the diagnosis of serious conditions. eCREST (electronic Clinical Reasoning Educational Simulation Tool), a clinical r...
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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
We're still thinking about the discussion and insights gleamed from our recent webinar on Advancing Mixed Methods. Missed the webinar? Don't worry, @olademk.bsky.social published a great reflective piece that shares some of the main themes & points from the session! Check it out now👇
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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
"Be adaptable, learn from setbacks, and stay resilient." In this case study, @rplackett.bsky.social discusses bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers. Read about her journey here: 📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
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Ruth Plackett @rplackett.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
🧠 Excited for our upcoming webinar 🔍 Exploring the power of mixed methods in #MentalHealth #Research 📅 14 July | 🕐 1–2pm 📄 Featuring insights from an expert panel! 🔗 Don’t miss it! tinyurl.com/28t89jmm @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social
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Register to attend the webinar – Advancing Mixed Methods in Mental Health Research – Mental Health Research
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UCL primary care and population health @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
🌿🧠Join UCL’s PD-Care team for a free webinar on advancing self-management in Parkinson’s care. 📅 2 July 2025 12:30–15:00BST 🔗Register events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70a1aa... 📄Details: liveuclac-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person... @nihrspcr.bsky.social ‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬
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Ruth Plackett @rplackett.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
📢 Can social media shift mental health attitudes & behaviours? This @jmirpub.bsky.social review finds progress on stigma & awareness but challenges in reaching underserved groups & changing help-seeking habits. Read the full paper 👉 jmir.org/2025/1/e68124 @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We need to involve people from all communities in mental health research. It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY. 🧵 THREAD
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Involving people from all communities in mental health research
We need to involve people from all communities in mental health research. It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY.In the past, m...
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Big thanks @rplackett.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social for taking the time to be featured in our new Mental Health Research Initiatives videos. You make some really important points about overcoming barriers in mental health research. 👏🏽
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Ruth Plackett @rplackett.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your #MixedMethods grant writing skills! 🚀
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Methodical @methodicalresearch.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
📝 Boost your grant writing skills! Join us for a Masterclass on #MixedMethods Grant Writing with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim. Perfect for researchers from many disciplines. 📅 When: Tue, June 3rd, 12 PM - 1:30 PM (online). 🔗 Sign up here: mixedmethodsgrants.eventbrite.co.uk
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Methodical @methodicalresearch.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
🧠 Want to advance your #mixedmethods research? Join @methodical_res for an Advanced Mixed Methods Research Masterclass with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim! Perfect for, #postdocs #researchers. 📅 When: Thu, May 22nd, 1 PM - 4 PM (online).🔗Sign up: advancedmixedmethods2025.eventbrite.co.uk
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Advanced Mixed Methods Research Masterclass
Join us for a deep dive into advanced mixed methods research techniques - perfect for researchers across sectors to develop their skills!
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Ruth Plackett @rplackett.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
🎓 Excited about #mixedmethods research? Elevate your skills with our advanced mixed methods course!
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Ola Demkowicz @olademk.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
NEW PAPER: How do we advance mixed methods in mental health research? doi.org/10.1136/bmjm... Mixed methods are widely recognised as valuable in mental health research, but aren’t as embedded as we’d hope and there are a lot of challenges that individual researchers and teams must navigate… 1/
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Advancing mixed methods in mental health research
In the mental health research field, there is a need for effective and robust methodological approaches that are able to address complexity. In this article, we reassert the importance of mixed method...
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Ruth Plackett @rplackett.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
🚨New Research!🚨We explored the link between #socialmedia use and #mentalhealth among UK adults using longitudinal survey data. Key findings: Daily posting on social media was associated with increased mental health problems, but not viewing. www.jmir.org/2024/1/e56950
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The Impact of Different Types of Social Media Use on the Mental Health of UK Adults: Longitudinal Observational Study
Background: Previous studies have explored the association between social media use and mental health among adolescents. However, few studies using nationally representative longitudinal data have exp...
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Ruth Plackett @rplackett.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
🌟New research🌟Measures of social connectedness in adult populations, in #BMCPublicHealth! 🔍5 measures showed robust psychometric properties 📈Use these measures to standardise public #MentalHealth #research 🔗Read more bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Measures of social connectedness in adult populations: a systematic review - BMC Public Health
Background Poor social connectedness has been identified as a risk factor for poor mental health but there is a lack of standardisation in how it is measured. This systematic review aimed to identify ...
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Ruth Plackett @rplackett.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Our latest study in PLOS Mental Health shows higher health anxiety during #COVID_19, especially in females, unmarried individuals, and those with pre-existing conditions. Addressing #mentalhealth is crucial! Read more: tinyurl.com/4u5bs8n2
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The prevalence and determinants of health anxiety during the covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic subjected the global population to a situation that aroused disproportionate Health Anxiety (HA). However, this association has not been explored in a ...
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Ruth Plackett @rplackett.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
🎓 Excited about #mixedmethods research? Join us for an online Intro to Mixed Methods course! Ideal for #PhDstudents, #postdocs, and #researchers. 🗓️ When: Mon, Feb 24th, 10 AM - 4 PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
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Introduction to mixed methods research 2025
Want to learn more about mixed methods research? Need support or advice with your mixed methods research? Our online course could help you!
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