Dr Lisa McNally
@lisamcnally.bsky.social
Director of Public Health for Worcestershire. Loves parkrun. Runs marathons & ultras. Eats plants. Supports Everton. Thrives on anxiety,
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Local councils have an important role to play in championing mental health. Our latest blog by @lisamcnally.bsky.social on what we can learn from Ireland's Public Participation Networks to ensure that community engagement isn’t tokenistic. www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/irelands-com...
September 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Local councils have an important role to play in championing mental health. Our latest blog by @lisamcnally.bsky.social on what we can learn from Ireland's Public Participation Networks to ensure that community engagement isn’t tokenistic. www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/irelands-com...
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"Is it really loneliness that causes poor health – or does poor health cause loneliness?"
@lisamcnally.bsky.social explores the latest evidence, considering the impact of loneliness on our physiology and behaviour - and sets out what can be done to address the link: tinyurl.com/bdcf9xvy #Loneliness
@lisamcnally.bsky.social explores the latest evidence, considering the impact of loneliness on our physiology and behaviour - and sets out what can be done to address the link: tinyurl.com/bdcf9xvy #Loneliness
Does loneliness really cause us to die earlier? - Centre for Mental Health
Lisa explores the links between loneliness and poor health and asks: does loneliness cause poor health (and an earlier death) – or does poor health cause loneliness?
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"Is it really loneliness that causes poor health – or does poor health cause loneliness?"
@lisamcnally.bsky.social explores the latest evidence, considering the impact of loneliness on our physiology and behaviour - and sets out what can be done to address the link: tinyurl.com/bdcf9xvy #Loneliness
@lisamcnally.bsky.social explores the latest evidence, considering the impact of loneliness on our physiology and behaviour - and sets out what can be done to address the link: tinyurl.com/bdcf9xvy #Loneliness
There are a lot of people struggling this weekend. Some I know personally.
For what it's worth - please know you're not alone. You're loved and valued. The world is a brighter and more beautiful place with you in it.
Please stay.
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For what it's worth - please know you're not alone. You're loved and valued. The world is a brighter and more beautiful place with you in it.
Please stay.
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April 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
There are a lot of people struggling this weekend. Some I know personally.
For what it's worth - please know you're not alone. You're loved and valued. The world is a brighter and more beautiful place with you in it.
Please stay.
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For what it's worth - please know you're not alone. You're loved and valued. The world is a brighter and more beautiful place with you in it.
Please stay.
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Training tips directly from a former World Champion and multiple world record holder. And me - banging on about all sorts of rubbish.
Listen on Apple: apple.co/3RhoDbB
Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/42oDRAI
Listen on web: bit.ly/43XmpG1
Listen on Apple: apple.co/3RhoDbB
Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/42oDRAI
Listen on web: bit.ly/43XmpG1
April 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Training tips directly from a former World Champion and multiple world record holder. And me - banging on about all sorts of rubbish.
Listen on Apple: apple.co/3RhoDbB
Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/42oDRAI
Listen on web: bit.ly/43XmpG1
Listen on Apple: apple.co/3RhoDbB
Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/42oDRAI
Listen on web: bit.ly/43XmpG1
In the BMJ today... my latest mutterings on the prevention of ill health.
It sets out three issues that hinder engagement and investment in preventative programmes and services...
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
It sets out three issues that hinder engagement and investment in preventative programmes and services...
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
Prevention: The Law of Inverse Relevance
www.bmj.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
In the BMJ today... my latest mutterings on the prevention of ill health.
It sets out three issues that hinder engagement and investment in preventative programmes and services...
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
It sets out three issues that hinder engagement and investment in preventative programmes and services...
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
Reposted by Dr Lisa McNally
Loneliness significantly impacts our mental and physical health, but too often it remains undiscussed.
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33
Loneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell? - Centre for Mental Health
Loneliness has a significant impact on our health, but too often remains undiscussed. Lisa McNally calls on local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Loneliness significantly impacts our mental and physical health, but too often it remains undiscussed.
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33
March 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Another idea made a reality by our Public Health grants programme. The ‘Music and Move’ sessions at a Redditch nursery are having a positive impact...
Full story here... insights.worcestershire.gov.uk/music-and-mo...
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Full story here... insights.worcestershire.gov.uk/music-and-mo...
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March 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Another idea made a reality by our Public Health grants programme. The ‘Music and Move’ sessions at a Redditch nursery are having a positive impact...
Full story here... insights.worcestershire.gov.uk/music-and-mo...
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Full story here... insights.worcestershire.gov.uk/music-and-mo...
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Our Public Health Grants allow schools to make their own ideas for health improvement a reality. Here's Laura at Bayton Primary...
youtu.be/tU6QmsvZdOU
youtu.be/tU6QmsvZdOU
Balance bikes boost children's confidence!
YouTube video by Worcestershire County Council
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March 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Our Public Health Grants allow schools to make their own ideas for health improvement a reality. Here's Laura at Bayton Primary...
youtu.be/tU6QmsvZdOU
youtu.be/tU6QmsvZdOU
Our Public Health Team have a theme song...
It's surely destined to be a massive hit. Or possibly not.
youtu.be/gmKoqEndU7I
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It's surely destined to be a massive hit. Or possibly not.
youtu.be/gmKoqEndU7I
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"We're Not Just Geeks" - Worcestershire Public Health Team
YouTube video by Lisa McNally
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March 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our Public Health Team have a theme song...
It's surely destined to be a massive hit. Or possibly not.
youtu.be/gmKoqEndU7I
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It's surely destined to be a massive hit. Or possibly not.
youtu.be/gmKoqEndU7I
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Just set yourself one aim Tony - to enjoy every minute of it!
Pls update on how it goes 🙂
Pls update on how it goes 🙂
Going to do my first parkrun on Saturday.
Nervous excited.
Not got it in my legs to do it continuous running, so will be run/walk effort. Looking forward to it to test my fitness.
Nervous excited.
Not got it in my legs to do it continuous running, so will be run/walk effort. Looking forward to it to test my fitness.
February 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Just set yourself one aim Tony - to enjoy every minute of it!
Pls update on how it goes 🙂
Pls update on how it goes 🙂
Our work with the Westlands housing estate has been shortlisted for the LGC Public Health Award.
We devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies.
We've seen inspiring stories about how lives have changed for the better.
"We Are Westlands!" Film... youtu.be/hV_SbpYY72o
We devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies.
We've seen inspiring stories about how lives have changed for the better.
"We Are Westlands!" Film... youtu.be/hV_SbpYY72o
February 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Our work with the Westlands housing estate has been shortlisted for the LGC Public Health Award.
We devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies.
We've seen inspiring stories about how lives have changed for the better.
"We Are Westlands!" Film... youtu.be/hV_SbpYY72o
We devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies.
We've seen inspiring stories about how lives have changed for the better.
"We Are Westlands!" Film... youtu.be/hV_SbpYY72o
In The BMJ... me banging on (again) about how to increase physical activity in local communities.
Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...
Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...
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February 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In The BMJ... me banging on (again) about how to increase physical activity in local communities.
Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...
Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...
The benefits to Local Authorities of supporting their local parkrun. My latest ramblings in The MJ...
www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
Transforming the world one run at a time
On 2 October 2004, a man went down to his local park in London with some friends. What they did there would change the world. Although they didn't realise it at...
www.themj.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The benefits to Local Authorities of supporting their local parkrun. My latest ramblings in The MJ...
www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
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February 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Hey @blueskystarterpack.com please add: go.bsky.app/VBHLcsQ
Happy Friday Bluesky People! You're all awesome!
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February 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Happy Friday Bluesky People! You're all awesome!
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How local authorities and NHS can benefit from supporting parkrun...
www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
@pauls-h.bsky.social #parkrun
www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
@pauls-h.bsky.social #parkrun
Transforming the world one run at a time
On 2 October 2004, a man went down to his local park in London with some friends. What they did there would change the world. Although they didn't realise it at...
www.themj.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
How local authorities and NHS can benefit from supporting parkrun...
www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
@pauls-h.bsky.social #parkrun
www.themj.co.uk/transforming...
@pauls-h.bsky.social #parkrun
Scrumpy's subtle hint that he wants to go for a walk...
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February 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Scrumpy's subtle hint that he wants to go for a walk...
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New longitudinal research suggests that increased time spent on online communication is associated with poorer mental health outcomes among young people.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39939991/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39939991/
The relationship between online communication and mental health and cardiorespiratory fitness from ages 15 to 17: a longitudinal cohort study - PubMed
This study underscores the potential negative effects of online communication on mental and physical health among adolescents, regardless of sex or SES. The findings highlight the importance of balanc...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
February 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
New longitudinal research suggests that increased time spent on online communication is associated with poorer mental health outcomes among young people.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39939991/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39939991/
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Short piece in the BMJ. I've highlighted parkrun as a key way to motivate physical activity.
Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...
Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...
Social factors in encouraging physical activity
www.bmj.com
January 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Short piece in the BMJ. I've highlighted parkrun as a key way to motivate physical activity.
Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...
Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...
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Delighted that my book, One Small Step is fast approaching publication day - 10th April.
2,000 signed copies will be available in the @parkrun shop.
tinyurl.com/3n8fk67m
They’re gone when they’re gone.
The signing process has begun
2,000 signed copies will be available in the @parkrun shop.
tinyurl.com/3n8fk67m
They’re gone when they’re gone.
The signing process has begun
February 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Delighted that my book, One Small Step is fast approaching publication day - 10th April.
2,000 signed copies will be available in the @parkrun shop.
tinyurl.com/3n8fk67m
They’re gone when they’re gone.
The signing process has begun
2,000 signed copies will be available in the @parkrun shop.
tinyurl.com/3n8fk67m
They’re gone when they’re gone.
The signing process has begun