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A fund dedicated to vital mental health research on personality disorders and autism in memory of poet and activist Lindsay Riddoch. wordsthatcarryon.org.

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NHS Research Scotland @nhsresearchscotland.org.uk · 04/08/2025
Organisations involved in ethical review of adult social care research across Scotland are being urged to register for a choice of two webinars encouraging them to make their voices heard on this important subject. Register to attend 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/new-web...
Save the Date announcement for NHS Research Scotland's Social Care Research Ethics webinar on 5 and 6 August, from 2-3 PM, held online via Microsoft Teams. Includes details on the focus for attendees working in Local Authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships, and the third sector. Two images depict a video call session and an elderly people smiling and looking at a tablet with caregivers. Visit nrs.org.uk/calendar for more information.
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Platfform @platfform.org · 21/07/2025
The safeguards meant to protect minoritised ethnic communities from historically unequal treatment in the mental health system are currently still just a recommendation. That’s not enough. The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework must be made law.
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UK mental health law is failing racialised communities
The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework must be adopted into legislation to reduce harm that people can receive from 'helping systems.'
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SWAN Autism (Scotland) @swanautismscotland.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Do you run community groups, events or activities? Work in organisations with neurodivergent people? Would you like to learn more about neuro-affirming practice? Join us on Mon, 11th Aug for 'Understanding & Developing Neuroinclusive Events & Activities' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1074364766...
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Understanding and Developing Neuro-inclusive Events and Activities
Join us for an in-depth understanding of neurodiversity and key practical considerations for inclusive event and activity delivery
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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
In May, our Co-Investigator Professor Mike Kelly took part in a panel discussion around health inequalities and inequalities in science, exploring their root causes and ways to address them. It was hosted by @cam.ac.uk, and can be accessed on YouTube below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmQw...
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CUSPE Health Inequalities Panel
YouTube video by Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Date for your diary #BIGSPD25! The 2026 @bigspd.bsky.social conference will be in Blackpool #BIGSPD26 16-18 June 2026 Sign up later in the year on the BIGSPD website so you don't miss the announcements when they come later this year: bigspd.org.uk/conferences-...
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Conferences and Events
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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
🏘️ Local councils play a pivotal role in creating the conditions for our mental health to thrive. We've shared a range of examples from across the country of council projects and policies which are boosting mental health locally. Want to share yours? tinyurl.com/v9jdv7ue
Illustration of two people chatting in a library. Text: Mental health is made in communities. We’re celebrating what local councils are doing to support mental health around the country.Illustration of a children's swimming lesson. Text: Tell us about your local initiatives that are making a difference.
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 05/07/2025
"When I hear the word epidemic, I think of a quick, immediate increase...We’re not seeing that with autism. What we are seeing is a gradual rise over the past 20 years due to broadened diagnostic definitions, better screening, and increased awareness." publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/is-ther...
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Is There an Autism Epidemic? | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades—but why? An autism researcher explains what's behind the increase.
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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
#CRAEwebinar next week Thursday 10th July 4pm bst Join Sarah Hampton as she shares with us research that asks, why do many autistic young people experience anxiety and depression, and what can help? www.eventbrite.co.uk...
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Environmental influences on anxiety and depression in autistic young people
Join Sarah Hampton as she shares research that asks, why do many autistic young people experience anxiety and depression, and what can help?
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Association of Medical Research Charities @amrc-uk.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Our member charities fund vital research that improves lives and offers hope to countless people. Find out how we plan to support them to be as effective as possible as they find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease ▶️ bit.ly/43CWfaM.
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Our strategy
Our 2025-2030 strategic plan outlines who we are, what we do for our members, how we work and our strategic goals for the next five years. We will champion, support and connect our members t...
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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Our next #BIGSPD25 keynote talk is from Prof Michaela Swales from Bangor University. Thirty Years of #DBT: Where are we now and what next? 🧵 THREAD
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
In 2024 we worked with young people to design a Trevor Project survey on the experiences of 9,600 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the UK. Report now live 👇 www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-inter...
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
From @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social When the public becomes research partners, mental health insights grow deeper and more relevant. Watch how collaboration between researchers and those with lived experience is transforming our questions, and answers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmQW...
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From Experience to Impact - PPIE Series
YouTube video by MQ Mental Health Research
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Emma, Eva and members of our Young People's Advisory group (YPAG) share their reflections on being part of Therapy and Social Change Network Emotionally Healthy Schools Event. Read more here 👇https://mcpin.org/what-makes-an-emotionally-healthy-school/ #mentalhealth #healthyschools #reflections
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Platfform @platfform.org · 14/05/2025
Why do we organise community events? Research proves that connecting with people is good for our mental health. It gives us a sense of belonging, identity and purpose – all vital to help us thrive. What does community mean to you? Let us know here buff.ly/QEUtDeF and we'll share the results online.
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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
🗓️ Wed 11 June national #ARCseminar: Exploring lived experience with creative arts www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-... Prof Caroline Sanders @arc-gm.bsky.social Prof Monica Lakhanpaul @ucl.ac.uk Dr Laura Abbott @arceastofengland.bsky.social Barbara Czyznikowska & Lis Naylor @arc-em.bsky.social
NIHR National Institute for Health and Care Research #ARCseminar
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
The Scottish Association for Mental Health is launching its new plan, Taking Action, Creating Change, laying out how it'll meet its goals for the next four years, including opening The Nook in Glasgow. Read more about our plan here: www.samh.org.uk/about-us/plan
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Mind @mind.org.uk · 12/05/2025
Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙 If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️  Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
A pink graphic with a list of mental health helplines for Mental Health Awareness Week. It includes:

Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am–6pm weekdays)
Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm–midnight)
If you're in Wales, CALL: 0800 132 737 (Always open)
If you're under 25, The Mix: Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open)
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Platfform @platfform.org · 08/05/2025
In two weeks! We're holding a free online learning webinar. Join us for a look into the history of mental health, whether current approaches are effective - and what's getting in the way of working in a strengths-based way. Book your place here: buff.ly/2cvzNGD
An image shows a person in a health evaluation setting. Text on the image reads: Strengths Based Learning 2025. Challenging the dominant narrative of mental health. 22/05, 9:30-11:30am, online.
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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 07/05/2025
Does your team know about the mental health support available to them? Many organisations invest in wellbeing initiatives but fail to communicate them effectively. Use emails, posters, meetings & awareness sessions to spread the word. A well-informed team is a supported team!💪 #WorkplaceWellbeing
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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
⚠️ Mental health needs are rising - but this year, the share of NHS spending dedicated to mental health has dropped. The Government can turn this around by investing now. Keep a look out for our new report, launching tomorrow, where we'll be exploring investment priorities for mental health.
A graph showing need for mental health services rising and the share of NHS spending on mental health services declining. Text reads: By investing in what works,
the Government can turn the tide on poor mental health
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
If you’re interested in improving recognition & understanding of #autism & personality disorder, you need to check out our research partner @citystgeorges.bsky.social's new site! It has loads of information, including what we know about why misdiagnosis happens. Take a look here 👉 bit.ly/4jasGTc
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"Improving Recognition and Understanding of Autism and Personality Disorder – Homepage | I-RAP”
The I-RAP (Improving Recognition and Understanding of Autism and Personality Disorder) study is aiming to find out why autism is sometimes missed or misdiagnosed in people diagnosed with a personality...
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Platfform @platfform.org · 23/04/2025
Our 'new-look' website for young people is live 🥳 It's home to information about support available through our projects as well as blogs and resources written and created by young people for young people. Check it out and share with others platfform4yp.org
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Free on Friday afternoon & interested in young people's mental health? Come join 2 of our lovely team as they speak at the 'Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions' event! Date: Fri 25 April Time: 5-7pm Place: Online Cost: Free Find out more & register here 👉 bit.ly/42JqDhU
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Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions
Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions, A TaSC Seminar
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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Excited to announce Mick McKeown will open the BIGSPD conference as our first of many great plenary speakers. His talk "Relational Practice: making hope possible rather than despair convincing" Limited tickets available bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-confe...
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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
It’s roughly 8 weeks until THE most co-produced conference in the UK. Excited to see our delegates in Liverpool! If you’re interested in joining us, register now! bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-confe... #BIGSPD25
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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Lived Experience Group member Ian used to run a gym but when he was put on antipsychotic meds he gained weight. He says getting involved in research has helped him feel less alone, increased his awareness of side effects & let him learn from his peers🤝 Read his story & advice here 👉 bit.ly/3RJPCg2
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Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
🌟 ECRs – Funding Alert! 🌟 Our UKRI MHP ECR Fellowship Awards open 1st March 2025! 💡 <£300K, 1–3 years 🤝 Collaborate with MHP Hubs 📚 Access training, resources & PPIE support 📅 Apply by 30th April 2025 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/42Qn3UZ #MentalHealth #ECR #Fellowship
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
This, from @autistica.org.uk. Small talk can be unbearable for some autistic people, but that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy socialising. Instead of small talk: - ask me about my hobbies - my thoughts on a topic - my experiences - or my special interests. See us as individuals, not stereotypes.
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
"We have been failing to recognise autism in vast numbers of women and girls, preventing them from getting a diagnosis and support," says @ginarippon.bsky.social @newscientist.com. www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
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A revolutionary new understanding of autism in girls
By studying the brains of autistic girls, we now know the condition presents differently in them than in boys, suggesting that huge numbers of women have gone undiagnosed
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
"People with learning disabilities and autistic people are still being held in institutions in breach of their human rights," says the Scottish Human Rights Commission. www.scottishhumanrights.com/news/commiss...
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Commission evidence to Parliament on report into human rights of disabled people
Commission evidence to Parliament on report into human rights of disabled people
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
"The prestigious Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final is back for its 20th year running as we call on the best in emerging spoken word to compete for a cash prize and the coveted title of Slam Champion," says the Roundhouse in London. www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/poe...
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Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final - Roundhouse
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
People who have been given a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’ suffer "a lack of effective support from mental health services" and "get inadequate care and face long stays in hospital", says @centreformh.bsky.social. www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
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Improving support for people with complex mental health difficulties - Centre for Mental Health
Many people in this group face long spells in hospital far from home. We explored how local community-based support could provide a better experience
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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Long spells in hospital far from home leave people isolated and dislocated from their communities. We've explored how tailored community-based support could improve mental health outcomes for people whose needs are too often overlooked and unmet: www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
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Improving support for people with complex mental health difficulties - Centre for Mental Health
Many people in this group face long spells in hospital far from home. We explored how local community-based support could provide a better experience
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Glasgow Educational Psychology Service @glasgoweps.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
It’s World #AutismAcceptanceMonth ! Throughout this week, we will be sharing helpful resources. @NAS have compiled a useful toolkit on how establishments can fundraise and celebrate: waam.autism.org.uk
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World Autism Acceptance Month 2025
Celebrate with us this World #AutismAcceptanceMonth by joining the 5k sponsored #SpectrumColourWalk in Battersea Park, London, in aid of the National Autistic Society.
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Keir Harding @keirwales.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Great blog from @danwarrender.bsky.social exploring the evidence for brief admissions for those told they have BPD. I’m often told NICE recommend 72 hour admissions and they recommend no such thing 👇👇👇
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Mind @mind.org.uk · 25/03/2025
“Their voices unheard, this is never ok, Parliament please I beg you to show them the way.” At our exhibition in Parliament earlier this month, India reads her poem about being sectioned.
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
"Mental health conditions are complex, involving many different factors," says @wellcometrust.bsky.social. "Longitudinal datasets can help us understand them. They hold important biological, psychological and social information, collected over time." wellcome.org/grant-fundin...
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Longitudinal studies | Grant funding | Wellcome
Wellcome are funding research teams to analyse longitudinal data to help identify mental health conditions early. See eligibility information and find out how to apply.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
@andybell-centremh.bsky.social discusses the vital role local councils play in supporting mental health and how his organisations works with them. Read his blog:👉 www.adass.org.uk/how-local-councils-are-shaping-mentally-healthier-communities/ #mental health
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How local councils are shaping mentally healthier communities  - ADASS
Andy Bell, Chief Executive of Centre for Mental Health, explores the vital role local councils play in supporting people’s mental health and shares how his organisation is working with councils to dev...
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Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
One week left for Industry partners to Join the Alliance! Do you work in: 🟣 Pharma & BioTech 🟣 Digital Health 🟣 Lifestyle & Wellbeing, And are interested in turning research findings into impact for people with severe mental illness? Apply now:
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BIGSPD @bigspd.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
💥Registration is open for #BIGSPD25 in Liverpool! Check out our preliminary programme and amazing keynote speakers! bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-confe...
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Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Have lived experience with severe mental illness (SMI) and are passionate about mental health research? 🧠💡 Join the Mental Health Platform’s PPIE Network! Help guide our work through blogging, reviews, events & more. Your voice matters. Sign up here: www.mentalhealthplatform.ac.uk/ppie-network
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
England’s mental health system is “light years away from delivering not just effective, but compassionate care”, says Dr Sarah Hughes, chief executive of Mind @mindcharity.bsky.social. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Urgent adult mental health crisis referrals in England double in a year
Care Quality Commission report finds people becoming more unwell waiting for help, with services overstretched
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Mind is asking people to lobby their MPs to go and see this exhibition.
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
This is today.
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
ℹ️ The Mental Health Policy Research Unit has summarised research on how to improve mental health care for autistic people in an infographic. Co-produced with lived experience individuals. Mental health research embracing new ways of thinking and communicating 👍 #Autism #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Never too early to start planning.
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Autistica @autistica.org.uk · 13/02/2025
Early autism diagnosis and support can save lives. So why are over 212,000 people still waiting for an assessment? For many, a diagnosis is the first step toward understanding their needs & self-acceptance. The Government must act to ensure timely, effective diagnosis and support for all.
Image with mainly text. White background, two green lines at the top, with black text reading 'There are now 212,964 reasons to change the autism diagnosis system.' Image with mainly text. White background, two green lines at the top, with black text reading: "Almost 90% of those have been waiting for at least 13 weeks - in fact, this is the first time children had to wait over 400 days for an initial care contact.

An ‘initial care contact’ is not necessarily the assessment or diagnosis itself, rather the first appointment after referral.'
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
The diagnosis of borderline personality disorder is "significantly under-researched" and can "carry stigma, leading to poor understanding, inadequate support, and insufficient care," says mental health researcher, Sally Ohlsen @mhplatform.bsky.social‬. www.mentalhealthplatform.ac.uk/blog/meet-ou...
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Meet our Complex Emotions Research Fellow | Mental health platform
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Only two days until the Scottish Women’s Autistic Network welcome expert, Dr Harriet Axbey, for its monthly wellbeing webinar on Surviving and Thriving at University as an autistic student. For more info and booking - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swan-webin...
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SWAN Webinar: Surviving and Thriving at University
Join us as we catch up with guest speaker Dr Harriet Axbey and discuss how to survive and thrive at university as an autistic student
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Words That Carry On @wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
The mental health research charity, McPin, has teamed up with the research group, Datamind, to created a 51-minute plain english course to help people understand how the NHS uses healthcare data. It's helpful for people who have used NHS mental health services. datamind.org.uk/data-literac...
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Data Literacy Short Course - Datamind
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