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Steven Pryjmachuk
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Retired Mental Health Nursing Professor, The University of Manchester, UK

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Andrew Henley @andrewghenley.bsky.social · Jan 30
On Cardiff University closure of nursing (which is funded on contract rather than student fees) it smells of a “strategy” to transfer provision, since inconceivable Wales would reduce new nurses by 300+ pa. What is going on? Answers to @nation.cymru qus needed urgently. nation.cymru/news/academi...
Academics fear cover-up over preparations for major cuts at Cardiff University
Martin Shipton Senior academics are demanding full disclosure about discussions that took place behind the scenes before plans by Cardiff University to cut around 400 jobs and close five Schools were ...
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Steven Pryjmachuk @mhnprofsteven.bsky.social · Jan 30
@benhannigan.bsky.social I'd agree this smells of a 'strategy' and if succesful from CU's perspective, will other RG universities follow?
andrewghenley.bsky.social Andrew Henley @andrewghenley.bsky.social · Jan 30
On Cardiff University closure of nursing (which is funded on contract rather than student fees) it smells of a “strategy” to transfer provision, since inconceivable Wales would reduce new nurses by 300+ pa. What is going on? Answers to @nation.cymru qus needed urgently. nation.cymru/news/academi...
Academics fear cover-up over preparations for major cuts at Cardiff University
Martin Shipton Senior academics are demanding full disclosure about discussions that took place behind the scenes before plans by Cardiff University to cut around 400 jobs and close five Schools were ...
nation.cymru

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benhannigan @benhannigan.bsky.social · Jan 30
I work with such talented and committed nursing academics in Cardiff University. Excellent teaching, outstanding research: all in a School with a history of doing this for more than half a century. All now at risk, with letters informing us of possible redundancy landing yesterday. Very poor.

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Prof Linda Gask @suzypuss.bsky.social · Jan 28
My latest blog

lindagask.com/2025/01/28/w...
Why aren’t we talking about what’s happening to women in mental health care?
It was utterly shocking to read Scout Tzofiya Bolton’s description in the Guardian a week ago of how she was re-diagnosed from having bipolar disorder to having a diagnosis of emotionally…
lindagask.com

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Dr Lucy Foulkes @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social · Dec 10
NEW ARTICLE: In this short piece, Jack Andrews and I argue that, based on the evidence we now have, the field should move away from universal school-based mental health interventions and focus on more effective alternatives

acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Abstract There is an urgent need to improve mental health outcomes among young people. One approach taken to address this problem has been the design and delivery of universal school-based prevention, based on therapeutic models such as CBT and mindfulness. Such interventions are delivered to groups of young people, irrespective of risk or need. However, in this commentary, we argue that the initial appeal of universal interventions has not been supported by the evidence: universal school-based prevention is less effective than targeted approaches, often leads to null or unsustained positive effects, has the potential to elicit negative effects and is not well liked by young people themselves. In addition, many young people in each classroom already meet the criteria for a mental disorder, meaning that prevention approaches may not be appropriate or effective for this group. In this commentary, we respond to Birrell et al.'s (2025) paper by arguing that the field should move away from universal prevention and instead invest our limited resources in the refinement and dissemination of interventions with a stronger evidence base, such as one-to-one, targeted and indirect approaches.

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Prof Linda Gask @suzypuss.bsky.social · Nov 28
Women to outnumber men as NHS doctors for the first time

www.thetimes.com/article/8807...

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Steven Pryjmachuk @mhnprofsteven.bsky.social · Nov 26
Paper on our experiences researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
A Blueprint for Involvement: Reflections of lived experience co-researchers and academic researchers on working collaboratively - Research Involvement and Engagement
Patient and public involvement in health research is important to ensure that research remains relevant to the patient groups it intends to benefit. The UK NIHR funded Blueprint study aimed to develop...
researchinvolvement.biomedcentral.com

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Steven Pryjmachuk @mhnprofsteven.bsky.social · Nov 26
To be true co-researchers surely they should be paid the same rate as any other researcher? On our NIHR Blueprint project, we paid young co-researchers the same rate as a uni research assistant because they were essentially doing the same job. Bureaucracy a nightmare but McPin came to the rescue.

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Maria Loades @marialoades.bsky.social · Nov 26
Have you seen these short videos? Aimed at researchers who are keen to involve young people in their research as advisors/project partners, we coproduced this series of supportive HOW TO videos. digitalyouth.ac.uk/resources/wa... #copro #youthinvolvement
Watch & listen - Digital Youth
Explore our video and podcast library What is genuine collaboration? What does good involvement look like?
digitalyouth.ac.uk

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Sonia Livingstone @sonialivingstone.bsky.social · Nov 25
Is the internet good for children? My DigitalFutures4Children lecture is on Wednesday at 6.30 UCT

If you’re in London, you can just turn up, come and hear my answer, join the discussion, and have a drink after. Or you can register to join online at www.digital-futures-for-children.net/events

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · Nov 25
Landmark mental health act reform set for second reading

www.channel4.com/news/landmar...
Landmark mental health act reform set for second reading
Long-awaited reforms to the 40-year-old Mental Health Act moved a step closer to becoming law today with their second reading in the House of Lords.
www.channel4.com

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Steven Pryjmachuk @mhnprofsteven.bsky.social · Nov 25
Can't believe I only watched this film last week, having never seen it before. It is every bit as good as the reviews say.

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The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) @fonscharity.bsky.social · Nov 25
Hoping you can share this with nurses & midwives who are committed to developing person-centred cultures of care🙏

It's an amazing opportunity!

www.fons.org/programmes-d...

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The Richard Tompkins Nurse Development Scholarship - highly rated and a picture of three previous winners: Kellie Owen, Lizzie Christie and Titilayo Babatunde

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Ola Demkowicz @olademk.bsky.social · Nov 25
This Guardian article explores interesting findings around boosting emotion regulation and coping skills - but IMO this is not “learning resilience” as the framing suggests. Resilience (adaptive functioning in the face of significant adversity) is… (cont) www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
‘Resilience interventions do work’ – why coping strategies should be a staple of education
Early instruction that teaches young people how to recognise negative thought patterns and manage their mental health may help to avoid problems in later life
www.theguardian.com

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Early Career Qualitative Health Reasercher Network @echqrn.bsky.social · Nov 25
Our first post on 🦋☁️ is both a greeting to everyone here & a reminder to follow us on all other social media platforms. Aaand stay tuned for our website coming soon! Welcome to our Network, if you’re looking for an inclusive network of early-/mid- health qualitative researchers, we are here for you!

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John Baker @drjohnabaker.bsky.social · Nov 21
Looking for staff working in inpatient settings to take part in an interview, would be nice to have a Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatry to take part...

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Chloe (she/her) @chloeapter.bsky.social · Nov 20
I'm so pleased to be featured in an NHS England co-produced short film about strategic co-production in the design of services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Please do have a watch!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=a4pZ...
SEND Co Production
YouTube video by NHS London
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Professor Neil Withnell @neilwithnell.bsky.social · Nov 20
Join us on Weds 27 November to hear from Professor Sandeep Ranote and special guests on the progress of the Integrated Care System, with a special focus on mental health and the shift towards preventative solutions.

Book your free ticket now: www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-sof...
On the Sofa: An Interactive Update on the Integrated Care System across GM
Eventbrite - University of Salford presents On the Sofa: An Interactive Update on the Integrated Care System across GM - Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Mary Seacole Building, School of Health and Soc...
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