Zoe Ryan
@ladyzoia.bsky.social
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford setting up a mental health research network for schools in England. PhD Research Exploring the construct of Intolerance of Uncertainty, and developmental associations with anxiety.
So the Mental Elf blogged about our paper where we examine the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and generalised anxiety at preschool age, and trajectories across childhood. Have a read!
#Anxiety #Uncertainty #IntoleranceOfUncertainty #MentalHealthResearch
#Anxiety #Uncertainty #IntoleranceOfUncertainty #MentalHealthResearch
Preschoolers who find uncertainty hard to handle may be more prone to anxiety later in life, but it’s not that simple.
New research explores how intolerance of uncertainty at age 4 links to anxiety, depression & behaviour problems up to age 10.
#ChildMentalHealth #Anxiety #Uncertainty
🧵 THREAD
New research explores how intolerance of uncertainty at age 4 links to anxiety, depression & behaviour problems up to age 10.
#ChildMentalHealth #Anxiety #Uncertainty
🧵 THREAD
October 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
So the Mental Elf blogged about our paper where we examine the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and generalised anxiety at preschool age, and trajectories across childhood. Have a read!
#Anxiety #Uncertainty #IntoleranceOfUncertainty #MentalHealthResearch
#Anxiety #Uncertainty #IntoleranceOfUncertainty #MentalHealthResearch
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Hi everyone! Welcome to our new BlueSky account.
For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️
For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️
September 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Hi everyone! Welcome to our new BlueSky account.
For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️
For those who don't know us, we're a mental health charity and we've been supporting children and young people for over 70 years ⬇️
📣 Schools wanted!
Is your school passionate about mental health? Join the WISDOM Research Network to get involved in research + access carefully curated mental health resources.
🎥 Watch our video:
youtu.be/7Z5y6CvNcH8
It is free to join and take part! Let’s make a difference, together!
Is your school passionate about mental health? Join the WISDOM Research Network to get involved in research + access carefully curated mental health resources.
🎥 Watch our video:
youtu.be/7Z5y6CvNcH8
It is free to join and take part! Let’s make a difference, together!
Introducing the WISDOM Research Network for Schools
YouTube video by Mental Health in Development
youtu.be
July 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
📣 Schools wanted!
Is your school passionate about mental health? Join the WISDOM Research Network to get involved in research + access carefully curated mental health resources.
🎥 Watch our video:
youtu.be/7Z5y6CvNcH8
It is free to join and take part! Let’s make a difference, together!
Is your school passionate about mental health? Join the WISDOM Research Network to get involved in research + access carefully curated mental health resources.
🎥 Watch our video:
youtu.be/7Z5y6CvNcH8
It is free to join and take part! Let’s make a difference, together!
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⚡NEW PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT COMING SOON⚡
How are mental health problems portrayed in TV shows, films and music, and what impact does this have? Does it help us understand better? Can it ever be unhelpful?
A new project from Dr Lucy Foulkes & Isaac Winterburn
Follow this account for updates!
How are mental health problems portrayed in TV shows, films and music, and what impact does this have? Does it help us understand better? Can it ever be unhelpful?
A new project from Dr Lucy Foulkes & Isaac Winterburn
Follow this account for updates!
April 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
⚡NEW PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT COMING SOON⚡
How are mental health problems portrayed in TV shows, films and music, and what impact does this have? Does it help us understand better? Can it ever be unhelpful?
A new project from Dr Lucy Foulkes & Isaac Winterburn
Follow this account for updates!
How are mental health problems portrayed in TV shows, films and music, and what impact does this have? Does it help us understand better? Can it ever be unhelpful?
A new project from Dr Lucy Foulkes & Isaac Winterburn
Follow this account for updates!
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🚨 Thrilled to share my PhD paper just out in PLOS ONE!
We developed & validated the concrete and abstract thinking (CAT) measure - an accessible, reliable tool to assess abstract thinking linked to rumination & worry.
@oxexppsy.bsky.social #paramedicmentalhealth
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
We developed & validated the concrete and abstract thinking (CAT) measure - an accessible, reliable tool to assess abstract thinking linked to rumination & worry.
@oxexppsy.bsky.social #paramedicmentalhealth
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
Development and validation of a measure of concrete and abstract thinking
Abstract-analytical thinking, which characterizes rumination and worry, has been shown to be a risk and maintenance factor for psychological disorders, yet there are no accessible, reliable measures t...
dx.plos.org
April 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🚨 Thrilled to share my PhD paper just out in PLOS ONE!
We developed & validated the concrete and abstract thinking (CAT) measure - an accessible, reliable tool to assess abstract thinking linked to rumination & worry.
@oxexppsy.bsky.social #paramedicmentalhealth
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
We developed & validated the concrete and abstract thinking (CAT) measure - an accessible, reliable tool to assess abstract thinking linked to rumination & worry.
@oxexppsy.bsky.social #paramedicmentalhealth
dx.plos.org/10.1371/jour...
The second paper of my PhD is now out in the world! It is a longitudinal study exploring if intolerance of uncertainty predicts generalised anxiety. Thanks to
@profhelendodd.bsky.social, @jmorriss.bsky.social, @hollyrayson.bsky.social for all your support doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2025.103004
@profhelendodd.bsky.social, @jmorriss.bsky.social, @hollyrayson.bsky.social for all your support doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2025.103004
Redirecting
doi.org
March 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The second paper of my PhD is now out in the world! It is a longitudinal study exploring if intolerance of uncertainty predicts generalised anxiety. Thanks to
@profhelendodd.bsky.social, @jmorriss.bsky.social, @hollyrayson.bsky.social for all your support doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2025.103004
@profhelendodd.bsky.social, @jmorriss.bsky.social, @hollyrayson.bsky.social for all your support doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2025.103004
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I currently have two fully-funded PhD opportunities in my lab - both providing a chance to work on the incredible LEAF data set that we have been collecting the last couple of years (220 children followed longitudinally from 10-30 months on measures of attention and early EF). Please share!
March 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I currently have two fully-funded PhD opportunities in my lab - both providing a chance to work on the incredible LEAF data set that we have been collecting the last couple of years (220 children followed longitudinally from 10-30 months on measures of attention and early EF). Please share!
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We're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the Children's Mental Health Crisis. Read more: cypmhc.org.uk/publications...
The decline in young people's mental health is unacceptable. It's one of the biggest health, social and economic challenges of our time. That's why alongside Centre for Mental Health, Centre for Young Lives, Young Minds and supported by the Prudence Trusts we’re launching the #FutureMindsCampaign
February 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
We're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the Children's Mental Health Crisis. Read more: cypmhc.org.uk/publications...
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Finding it difficult to fill up a blank page? Forget the formalities and write your points in the way you think/speak.
Sign up to be notified when applications open for our fully-funded Writing Retreat for #mentalhealth #researchers in July 2025. 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
Sign up to be notified when applications open for our fully-funded Writing Retreat for #mentalhealth #researchers in July 2025. 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
January 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Finding it difficult to fill up a blank page? Forget the formalities and write your points in the way you think/speak.
Sign up to be notified when applications open for our fully-funded Writing Retreat for #mentalhealth #researchers in July 2025. 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
Sign up to be notified when applications open for our fully-funded Writing Retreat for #mentalhealth #researchers in July 2025. 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
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Are you a parent or carer who wants to be involved in developing research about the mental health of children and young people?
Join the Parent Carer Research Network parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
Join the Parent Carer Research Network parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
Parent Carer Research Network - Mental Health in Development
All about our network for parents and carers interested in getting involved in research around the mental health of children and young people.
parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Are you a parent or carer who wants to be involved in developing research about the mental health of children and young people?
Join the Parent Carer Research Network parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
Join the Parent Carer Research Network parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
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The Parent Carer Research Network, in partnership with Mental Health in Development at the University of Oxford, is here. We welcome any #parents or #carers interested in getting involved in #research to improve children and young people's #MentalHealth.
parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
January 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Parent Carer Research Network, in partnership with Mental Health in Development at the University of Oxford, is here. We welcome any #parents or #carers interested in getting involved in #research to improve children and young people's #MentalHealth.
parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk
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In 2025, we're running two fully-funded Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth #researchers. Express your interest using the link below👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
To prep, we'll be sharing our series of top tips from the last retreat - keep your eyes peeled 👀
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
To prep, we'll be sharing our series of top tips from the last retreat - keep your eyes peeled 👀
Writing retreats for mental health researchers in 2025 – Mental Health Research
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In 2025, we're running two fully-funded Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth #researchers. Express your interest using the link below👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
To prep, we'll be sharing our series of top tips from the last retreat - keep your eyes peeled 👀
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
To prep, we'll be sharing our series of top tips from the last retreat - keep your eyes peeled 👀
I adore this. Sort your Christmas dinner timings with a bit of R code!
There's probably a better way to do this, but I wrote some terrible R code to make a timed itinerary for cooking Christmas dinner.
You can customise the elements, timings & desired meal time & it will tell you when to start cooking each element so it's all ready together
github.com/will-ball/Ch...
You can customise the elements, timings & desired meal time & it will tell you when to start cooking each element so it's all ready together
github.com/will-ball/Ch...
Christmas_Dinner_Timings/Christmas Dinner.rmd at main · will-ball/Christmas_Dinner_Timings
Some simple code to give you a time-ordered cooking itinerary for the different elements of Christmas dinner - will-ball/Christmas_Dinner_Timings
github.com
December 17, 2024 at 7:42 PM
I adore this. Sort your Christmas dinner timings with a bit of R code!
We are setting up a network of schools across England that are interested in mental health research. Schools get lots of benefits on top of being involved in cutting edge mental health research. Schools and researchers, do get in touch! Wisdom.network@psy.ox.ac.uk
December 4, 2024 at 12:34 PM
We are setting up a network of schools across England that are interested in mental health research. Schools get lots of benefits on top of being involved in cutting edge mental health research. Schools and researchers, do get in touch! Wisdom.network@psy.ox.ac.uk
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It’s vital that researchers with lived experience are at the heart of #mentalhealth #research. The #MHRmap helps researchers share their #research interests and connect with each other. Can you help us reach more researchers with lived experience?
📌 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
📌 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
Mental Health Research Community Map – Mental Health Research
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk
November 28, 2024 at 11:20 AM
It’s vital that researchers with lived experience are at the heart of #mentalhealth #research. The #MHRmap helps researchers share their #research interests and connect with each other. Can you help us reach more researchers with lived experience?
📌 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
📌 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...
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Philosophers of Mind and Cognitive Science, come to Oxford! Closing date for applications is 18 December 2024 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKV033/a...
Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science at University of Oxford
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Associate Professorship or Professorship of Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science on jobs.ac.uk!
www.jobs.ac.uk
November 27, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Philosophers of Mind and Cognitive Science, come to Oxford! Closing date for applications is 18 December 2024 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKV033/a...
This is a beautiful piece about loss and grief.
‘Simply sit with me in the dark…’
Dr Natalie Carpenter on the empathy and connection needed to bear the unbearable.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Dr Natalie Carpenter on the empathy and connection needed to bear the unbearable.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
‘Simply sit with me in the dark’ | BPS
Natalie Carpenter on the empathy and connection needed to bear the unbearable.
www.bps.org.uk
November 25, 2024 at 8:17 PM
This is a beautiful piece about loss and grief.
Do let Emma know if you want to be added to the pack for researchers and practitioners in school mental health. Will be great to get all of us together!
RESEARCHERS & PRACTITIONERS IN SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH 🏫📚🧠
to complement the lovely general C&A MH lists from @noraskjerdingstad.bsky.social (go.bsky.app/mJXZrD) & @olademk.bsky.social (go.bsky.app/KSGUBYg)
Hoping this will be primarily crowd-sourced, so please tell me who to add: go.bsky.app/5EXucz1
to complement the lovely general C&A MH lists from @noraskjerdingstad.bsky.social (go.bsky.app/mJXZrD) & @olademk.bsky.social (go.bsky.app/KSGUBYg)
Hoping this will be primarily crowd-sourced, so please tell me who to add: go.bsky.app/5EXucz1
November 20, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Do let Emma know if you want to be added to the pack for researchers and practitioners in school mental health. Will be great to get all of us together!
Mornin’! Been lurking in the background for a while and thought it was about time that I posted! Quick intro. I am passionate about improving young people’s mental health, and am setting up a mental health research network in schools across England (wisdom.mhid.org.uk). Happy to hear about you all!
WISDOM Research Network - WISDOM Research Network
Welcome to the WISDOM Research Network, working with schools and researchers to improve mental health in young people.
wisdom.mhid.org.uk
November 15, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Mornin’! Been lurking in the background for a while and thought it was about time that I posted! Quick intro. I am passionate about improving young people’s mental health, and am setting up a mental health research network in schools across England (wisdom.mhid.org.uk). Happy to hear about you all!