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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I was delighted to share recommendations for reducing perinatal loneliness at this APPG. We need to invest in an Early Years ecosystem (health visitors, Family Hubs, nonprofits), and co-design inclusive support where all parents feel welcome and safe @ncb.org.uk www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...

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Giving every child the best start: Reflections from our joint APPG Early Years event

Beatriz Torres, NCB Policy and Public Affairs Officer, reflects on a parliamentary event hosted by three All-Party Parli

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National Children's Bureau @ncb.org.uk · 13/04/2026

Perinatal loneliness is a preventable driver of poor mental health during pregnancy & the first 2 years after giving birth, with significant costs for children, families & services. Our new briefing with @york.ac.uk sets out what govt can do. buff.ly/lwjNANu @ruthndwrites.bsky.social

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Its been a while since i've been on Bluesky - fellow #perinatalmentalhealth academics, what have you been up to? :)

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We’re proud to be working with @york.ac.uk and @ruthndwrites.bsky.social on a study exploring how community-based support can improve #mentalhealth in young mothers and birthing people under 25 💜 Read more here: tinyurl.com/perinatal-support

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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

It was a real pleasure to be involved in writing this paper with an amazing group of women. We connect experiences of walking & wheeling with children to wider debates around mobility justice, drawing on a multidisciplinary context, & calling for a rethinking of mobility infrastructures & policies

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The ‘walking/wheeling with’ framework: establishing walking/wheeling with children as a mobility justice issue

Adopting a mobility justice lens, this review paper brings together the often-fragmented literature on walking and wheeling with children and develops a ‘Walking/Wheeling With’ framework to underst...

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Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Our paper on walking/wheeling with children looks at historical, political, geographical, cultural, and structural barriers to mobilities, and explores social justice through widening access to walking/wheeling for families. #walking #wheeling #families

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Join us for the inaugural LGBTQ+ Families Research Network Meeting! 🎤 Guest speaker: Dr Zoe Darwin 💬 Topic: James Lind Alliance PSP for LGBTQIA+ Perinatal Mental Health 🗓 Wed 3 Dec, 2–3pm | 💻 Online | FREE 👉 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-p... #LGBTQFamilies #Research

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Research Priorities for LGBTQIA+ Perinatal Mental - Online Meeting

The inaugural meeting of our Research Network shares LGBTQIA+ perinatal mental health research priorities

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Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Do you work with Muslim mothers during pregnancy or in the first few years after birth? Help us design a walking group for Muslim mothers! Join us for a one-hour online focus group with other professionals/practitioners/volunteers. Contact ruth.naughton-doe@york.ac.uk for more information.

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SRIP @thesrip.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Save the date! 📍Our 46th Annual Conference will take place on 15-16th Sept @ the University of Chester Further updates will be shared in due course via this account, webpage, & LinkedIn. Members will also receive emails 💫 Will you be joining us? We look forward to seeing you there! #SRIP2026

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Association of Mental Health Providers @assocmhp.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

This year’s MBRRACE-UK report highlights that mental health is the leading cause of late maternal deaths. Read the report here👉 tinyurl.com/374m7tuj If you need mental health support, please reach out: amhp.org.uk/resources/su...

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NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber @arc-yharc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🌿 NEW BLOG: Exploring Nature-Based Interventions for Parents and Caregivers Discover insights from a groundbreaking one-day conference on how nature can transform parenting and caregiving. 🔗 Read more: arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/resources/bl...

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Exploring Nature-Based Interventions for Parents and Caregivers: Insights from a One-Day Conference - ARC

This blog covers insights from a one-day conference focused on nature-based interventions designed to support parents and caregivers. It likely explores how outdoor activities, natural environments, a...

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🚨Final week of our #DadsSurvey2025!🚨 There’s still time to have your say and help shape support for dads and families across Scotland. ⬇️ Take part today - your voice matters! bit.ly/dadssurvey2025

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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Read @ruthndwrites.bsky.social insightful report on how we can stop perinatal loneliness. It highlights the need for family friendly professional support in the perinatal period.

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School for Business and Society 🏫 @uoysbs.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

📢 @ruthndwrites.bsky.social and colleagues have been awarded @mhrincubator.bsky.social funding to set-up the Lived Experience Network for Scholars (LENS), to provide support for academic mental health researchers with lived experience. Read more + sign up for events: www.york.ac.uk/business-soc...

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School for Business and Society 🏫 @uoysbs.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

New parents are at high risk for loneliness. 💔 @ruthndwrites.bsky.social has led researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience to write a consensus statement exploring what we know about loneliness, and directions for research, policy and practice: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo...

Two illustrations of parents with children. Text reads: Perinatal loneliness. New parents are at an increased risk of loneliness, which adversely affects parental and infant health and well-being.

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Are you an academic mental health researcher with lived experience? Come along to our friendly and supportive network meeting to hear from Dr Veenu Gupta, Assistant Professor in Lived Experience Research. We'll also be discussing teaching with lived experience. Sign up to the event below!

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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

“With the exception of London, deprived settlements in England tend to have fewer, smaller and further-away playgrounds – a serious social justice issue.” Very much the situation in the parts of the north-east I’m working in, exacerbated by questions of quality and wider environments too.

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Fab job opportunity with a great and friendly team here!

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Thùy Vy T Nguyễn @thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

New publication! ✨📃🎉 Check out our consensus paper led by @ruthndwrites.bsky.social, highlighting perinatal loneliness as a critical determinant of maternal mental health and calling for more research, policy attention, and support to address loneliness during pregnancy and early parenthood.

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Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

It was fantastic to have @ruthndwrites.bsky.social and Niall Bacon (Steel City Dads) join us last week to speak about how fathers experience perinatal loneliness and what we can do about it in policy and practice If you missed out,the recording is now live: followingyoungfathersfurther.org/webinars

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Following Young Fathers Further

One-stop research community supporting young fathers

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Delighted to share our consensus statement on perinatal loneliness - we outline the current evidence and share reflections on priorities for research, policy and practice. #loneliness #perinatalmentalhealth

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Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

What are the benefits of nature-based interventions in the early years? What are the future directions for research and practice? This amazing graphic summarises the reflections of 30 academics and practitioners who met at our conference! We will be sharing a blog soon, but enjoy this for now!

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Have you learnt anything new from hearing about/reading about my perinatal loneliness research? Has this translated into differences in your practice/research/personal experiences? If so, i'd be so grateful if you could complete this form: forms.gle/K6hh2z7VM3Xf...

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Perinatal Loneliness Impact Form

I am keen to track any impacts that the perinatal loneliness research project has had either on individuals, professionals, services or research. I'd be so grateful if you could complete the form belo...

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Absolutely loved presenting fathers’ stories of loneliness today. Thanks for having me @followingyff.bsky.social - the full webinar will be available online soon!

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Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Day 2 of the NIHR School for Social Care Research Conference and I’m excited to present the findings and outputs from the Coproducing Solutions to Perinatal Loneliness Project with lived-experience public contributor Amy Chidley @nihr.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @uoysbs.bsky.social

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Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Today (part of) our team presented our ongoing study that aims to improve perinatal support for young mothers and birthing parents at the NIHR School for Social Care Research Conference. What a treat to meet in person on a sunny day! #nihrsscr #nihr #perinatalmentalhealth

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Fresh faced, excited and nervous: ready for the Tour of the Lake District in four days. Not sure we would have believed we would do this if you told us when we first met 3.5 years ago with babies on our backs in the Peak District 😍 #running #adventures #mumsontour

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Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A rare in person meeting for (part) of the research team co-designing a perinatal walking group for Muslim mothers to reduce loneliness 🌳

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Lois Armour @lois-armour.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

What a beautiful setting for yesterday's nature-based event in Sheffield 🌳🌿It was great to present at and hear from other researchers and practitioners on the benefits of nature for parents and families. Thanks @ruthndwrites.bsky.social and @katemorto.bsky.social for arranging the event.

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Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

We are looking for UK-based professionals or organisations that support Muslim parents, and/or deliver nature-based interventions to any parent. We need support for research to codesign a perinatal walking group for Muslim mothers. Meetings online between June-December 2025. Please share!

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

"There is a shame that lingers when it comes to loneliness and admitting you’re struggling after having a baby. Around half (51%) of mums surveyed by Peanut reported feeling deep shame, and 75% said loneliness affected their mental health." Read more: www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/new-mu...

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'It’s The Ultimate Insta vs Reality Moment': The Quiet Struggle New Mums Don’t Talk About

A staggering 94% of mothers are impacted, according to a new survey.

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

My favourite time of year, when the bluebells line the woodland paths ❤️ #woodland #bluebells #nature

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Are you a UK-based mental health research ECR? Are you looking for a transformative programme to help you meet amazing peers whilst also getting career support? This opportunity is for you! Check out the GROW 2025 Researcher Development Programme. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it!

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Victoria Nunn @viva-victoria.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Joining the 1st LENS (Lived Experience Network for Scholars) meet-up today - a space for UK researchers with lived experience of #mentalhealth or #addiction Proud to be here as a PhD student, survivor & academic Join us for the next session ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #LENSnetwork #PhD #researchers #livedexperience

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Lived Experience Network for Scholars (LENS) Online Meet-up

An support and information network for academic mental health and addiction researchers with lived experience

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LENS @lensmentalhealth.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Thankyou so much to all those who came along to our first meeting this afternoon. It was such a supportive and affirming space, with challenging topics and thought-provoking conversations. Places of solidarity are so important for us all. Watch out for details of our next meeting soon!

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

First LENS meeting today was so good! 32 academic mental health researchers with lived experience of mental ill health, all supporting each other and reflecting on our shared joys and challenges. More of that please! Thanks @mhrincubator.bsky.social for funding this @lensmentalhealth.bsky.social

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Dr Sarah Blower (she/her) @sarah-blower.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Read more 👇🏻 about our quasi-experimental evaluations of early life interventions in partnership with Born in Bradford’s Better Start cohort #BIBBS

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Dream of 17 years achieved! I ran a marathon on Saturday. On my 4th attempt. Two DNS because of injury and one weather. But this time, I pulled off a trail marathon that was actually 27.8 miles 🤣❤️ I had the absolute best time and I am forever amazed at what my body can do! #marathon (Pembroke)

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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Great to the Play Commission getting more media attention, especially the call to recover space for children's neighbourhood play (as well as in the other key spaces of their everyday lives) @cfyounglives.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/0731...

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‘We need to reclaim childhood’: UK ministers urged to restore right to play

A steady erosion of outdoor playtime is impairing the development of infants, say experts

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Dr Zoë Ayres @zjayres.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Love to my trans sisters, always. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

We're sharing this call-out from Uni of York, led by @ruthndwrites.bsky.social so you can share your documents about the incredible work YOU do with young mothers & birthing parents during the perinatal period. Submit to sw-perinatal-research@york.ac.uk & find out more at perinatalsupport.co.uk

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Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

PLEASE SHARE! We are looking for info about providing effective support to young mothers and birthing parents (aged 25 and under) in the perinatal period. We are looking for papers/reports/evaluations/blogs/commentaries. Send to: sw-perinatal-research@york.ac.uk. Information: perinatalsupport.co.uk

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Improving perinatal support for young mothers and birthing parents: a University of York Research study

An NIHR Research Programme for Social Care Funded study based at the Mental Health Social Care Research Centre, University of York

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I’m working on a grant I really care about and was tempted to work on my day off this week- but I made the right call! ❤️

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

We have an exciting job opportunity (though part-time and for six months) for a Research Associate to support research that is codesigning a walking group intervention for Muslim women. More info and to apply- see here! jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...

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Jobs - The University of York

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Another big interest of mine - supporting unpaid carers (family and friends) of people experiencing mental illness.

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