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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry
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A new interdisciplinary research Hub working at the interface of physical and mental health.

Funded by UKRI as part of the Mental Health Platform.

Contact us: metabolicpsychiatry@ed.ac.uk
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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · Aug 20
🚨Update: METPSY is now recruiting adults aged 16–35! 🚨

Adults aged 16–35 living in Scotland can now take part in our METPSY study (previously 16–25). Open to those with a diagnosis of depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.

Interested? Get in touch 📩 metpsy@ed.ac.uk or visit our website!
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mcpinfoundation.bsky.social
We are looking for a Research and Involvement Manager to join our team and help transform mental health research. Find out more about the role and apply here.

mcpin.org/about-mcpin/...

Please apply before Monday 1st December 9am

#hiring
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November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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mhrincubator.bsky.social
📢 The MQ Fellows Award supports early-career #mentalhealth #researchers (3-7yrs post doc), encouraging them to ask challenging questions to advance mental health research. Up to £250,000 is available.

Interested? Learn more & express your interest:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...
MQ Fellowships | MQ Mental Health Research
The MQ Fellows Award supports early-career scientists globally, encouraging them to advance mental health research. The aim is to retain top talent and increase diversity within the field.
www.mqmentalhealth.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
🚨 New Job Opportunity 🚨

Five-year postdoctoral position in MR spectroscopy on the Wellcome Trust-funded ENERGISE-BD trial 👇

📍Edinburgh
📅 Apply by 28 Nov 2025
🔗 More info: tinyurl.com/postdoc26

#neuroimaging #research #bipolardisorder
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in MR Spectroscopy
We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with experience in magnetic resonance to join our team conducting a ground-breaking clinical trial in the treatment of bipolar depression. This Wellcome T...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
Our #METPSY study explores how metabolism connects to mental health.

Yesterday, we hit 25% of our recruitment target! 🎉

Interested in taking part? Recruitment is still open! Get in touch with the team or visit our website to learn more 👇

📩 metpsy@ed.ac.uk
🔗 tinyurl.com/metpsy25
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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davidashbrook.bsky.social
My first presentation in my new position @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social will be the Psychiatry Seminar today, "Experimental precision medicine: Using genetically diverse mice to better model human health and disease".
November 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
Excellent article on the biology behind Seasonal Affective Disorder in The Guardian featuring @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Chancellors Fellow and Hub colleague Dr Cathy Wyse!

Read more 👇

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
How scientists are shining light on the biology behind seasonal affective disorder
Researchers tracking large cohorts are discovering the effects of sleep, light and therapy on people impacted by winter’s arrival
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
Our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI interim survey is closing today 31st Oct! 📢

We’re asking you to help us to identify the top 10 research priorities in the field of #metabolism & #mentalhealth

🔗 What research questions matter to you most?👇 qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
October 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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circadianmhnetw.bsky.social
We're continuing our Research Spotlight series with this personal story:
www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/bridgin...
#mentalhealthresearch #ECRs
October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
Our survey closes this Friday 31st Oct! 📣

Make sure to have your voice heard 👇

qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
October 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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hubmetpsych.bsky.social
🚨 New Job Opportunity !🚨

Five-year postdoctoral position working with the Metabolic Psychiatry team @EdinburghUni on the @wellcometrust-funded ENERGISE-BD randomised controlled trial 👇

🔗Apply by 13th Nov: tinyurl.com/metbd2024

#metabolicpsychiatry #bipolardisorder
Postdoctoral Research Associate
We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to become part of the Wellcome-funded ENERGISE-BD team at the University of Edinburgh. ENERGISE-BD is a randomised controlled trial comparing nut...
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October 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
🚨 New Job Opportunity !🚨

Five-year postdoctoral position working with the Metabolic Psychiatry team @EdinburghUni on the @wellcometrust-funded ENERGISE-BD randomised controlled trial 👇

🔗Apply by 13th Nov: tinyurl.com/metbd2024

#metabolicpsychiatry #bipolardisorder
Postdoctoral Research Associate
We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to become part of the Wellcome-funded ENERGISE-BD team at the University of Edinburgh. ENERGISE-BD is a randomised controlled trial comparing nut...
tinyurl.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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circadianmhnetw.bsky.social
Are you ready to hear about more of the exciting research happening across the Network? Of course you are.
Our latest Research Spotlight Blog explores the link between sleep, depression and type 2 diabetes.
www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/using-b...

#mentalhealthresearch #diabetesresearch #ECRs
October 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
🚨 New Publication🚨

'The effects of antidepressants on cardiometabolic and other physiological parameters: a systematic review and network meta-analysis' by Hub researcher Toby Pillinger et. al., published yesterday in @thelancet.com

Read more🔗👇 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The effects of antidepressants on cardiometabolic and other physiological parameters: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
We found strong evidence that antidepressants differ markedly in their physiological effects, particularly for cardiometabolic parameters. Treatment guidelines should be updated to reflect differences...
www.thelancet.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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mhplatform.bsky.social
One of our Lived Experience Experts shares reflections from the MHP Research Summit on #WorldMentalHealthDay - a day of optimism, caffeine & connection, where research met real life.

Read their blog 👉 www.mentalhealthplatform.ac.uk/blog/mhp-res...

#MHPSummit2025 #MentalHealthResearch
MHP Research Summit: A Lived Experience Perspective | Mental health platform
Acronyms: MHP: Mental Health Platform | PPI: Patient Public Involvement | SMI: Severe Mental Illness | BPD: Borderline Personality Disorder
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October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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circadianmhnetw.bsky.social
We're starting this week with another Research Spotlight blog!
Explore how radar sensors are being tested in the AMBIENT-BD project.
www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/finding...
#bipolardisorderresearch #ECRs
October 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
Great blog reflecting on the UKRI Mental Health Platform Research Summit last week by our excellent PhD Student, Elchin!

Make sure to take a read! 👇
October 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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mhplatform.bsky.social
Read reflections from a PhD student from @hubmetpsych.bsky.social on the MHP Research Summit - a day full of enthusiasm, collaboration & inspiring science.

👉 www.mentalhealthplatform.ac.uk/blog/mhp-res...

#MentalHealthResearch #MHPSummit2025 #WorldMentalHealthDay
MHP Research Summit: An Early Career Researcher Perspective | Mental health platform
www.mentalhealthplatform.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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circadianmhnetw.bsky.social
With the clocks about to change for many of us this month, it's the perfect time to share our first Research Spotlight blog!
Explore the impact of Daylight Saving Time with Dr Aiste Steponenaite
www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/the-gre...
#daylightsavingtime #sleepresearch
October 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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mcpinfoundation.bsky.social
Two members of the @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social LEAP delve into the process of choosing the top 10 body clock, sleep & mental health research priorities 😴 and why it was a good example of lived experience involvement in a priority setting partnership.

Read their blog here 👉 tinyurl.com/yc6vh82y
Having lived with bipolar disorder and associated sleep and body clock disruption for so long, I am really keen to understand what is going on in my brain and body when my mood disorder wrecks my sleep patterns, and i know the only way to find out is for someone to actually do the research
October 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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mhplatform.bsky.social
🔹 Afternoon Core Session: @hubmetpsych.bsky.social on The Metabolism and Mental Health Connection.

Discover how metabolism shapes mind and mood and share your insights to guide future research 👇
www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com/takepart

#MHPSummit2025 #WorldMentalHealthDay
Take Part — The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry
We are carrying out a research study to better understand whether changes to metabolism are connected to future changes in clinical outcomes in people with severe mental health conditions.
www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
One of the highlights of the day so far! Some excellent talks from our ECRs, including some of our own Edinburgh researchers!
October 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
🌍 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reflect on the progress made by the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry over the past year.

Read our latest blog to see how far we’ve come and what’s next for the field 👇
🔗 www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com/blog/celebra...

#MetabolicPsychiatry #MentalHealthResearch
Celebrating One Year — The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry
World Mental Health Day was established on October 10th 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Since then, it has been observed every year with the aim of raising awareness in the global...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
🌎 Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍

We are excited to be at the Playfair Library today for the MHP's first Research Summit in partnership with MQ Mental Health Research - we'll be sharing our highlights throughout the day so stay tuned!
mhplatform.bsky.social Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · Oct 10
It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 💙
We’re in Edinburgh for the first-ever MHP Research Summit 2025, bringing together researchers, clinicians & people with lived experience to advance understanding of severe mental illness.

Follow along for highlights!
#MHPSummit2025 #MentalHealthResearch
October 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
hubmetpsych.bsky.social
🌍This #WorldMentalHealthDay take a moment to read Hub research fellow, Dr Joanne Kenney's latest blog for The Mental Elf, which explores the latest evidence on stimulant and non-stimulant treatments, and what clinicians need to know👇

🔗 tinyurl.com/wmhd251
Treating ADHD in psychosis: What does the evidence say about safety? - National Elf Service
How safe is it to treat ADHD in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders? New long-term data offers pragmatic reassurance, but also some warnings.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM