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Through research we’re creating a future where mental illnesses are understood, effectively treated and one day even prevented. #WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork
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Are you a researcher in the USA or Canada exploring how to help people with trauma, PTSD & other mental health conditions?

Could your study incorporate EMDR therapy?

MQ Fellowships are worth up to $332,500 and applications are open now.

Find out more here: www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...
75% of mental illnesses begin in childhood.

We need a breakthrough for the 1 in 5 children affected. But without research, it's just guesswork as to the solution.

MQ invests in scientific research to help people like Flo whose childhood was impacted by mental illness.

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We Need Research, Because Childhood Shouldn’t Hurt
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November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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How childhood trauma affects our ability to understand minds 🧩

New review finds that childhood neglect is consistently linked to weaker mentalisation, especially in psychosis. Abuse shows mixed results, but the overall pattern spans diagnoses.

🧵 THREAD

#ChildhoodTrauma #Mentalisation
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM
We recently spoke with Rebecca Etkin, one of our brilliant MQ Fellows and an Associate Research Scientist at the @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social about her work in youth anxiety disorders.

Read the interview to find out what it's like being an #MQFellow

👉 www.mqmentalhealth.org/interview-re...
November 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Are you a researcher in the USA or Canada exploring how to help people with trauma, PTSD & other mental health conditions?

Could your study incorporate EMDR therapy?

MQ Fellowships are worth up to $332,500 and applications are open now.

Find out more here: www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
MQ Fellow @bendybrain.bsky.social says "There are unacceptably long waiting lists" [for ADHD patients].

Through research, we can improve the treatments for ADHD and the way we deliver services to meet the rising demand.

#WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork

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ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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@mqmentalhealth.bsky.social Fellowships don’t just fund research, they build networks, foster collaboration & amplify findings. With PPIE focus, patient voices are heard. Read Bryony Doughty’s interview & discover the MQ Fellows Award with scientifyRESEARCH: bit.ly/4hJEcoU #research #fellowship
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
📢Want to be an MQ Research Fellow?

If you're an early career mental health researcher (3-7yrs post doc), based at a research institution anywhere in the world then we want to hear from you!

Find out more and submit your expression of interest today: www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...
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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.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Applications are open for the 2026 @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social Fellowships programme for early career #mentalhealth researcher (3-7 years post-doc) anywhere in the world. Up to £250,000 of funding over 3 years.
More info: www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...

#mentalhealthresearch
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 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) affect millions of people and can cause hallucinations, feelings of detachment from reality and cause difficulties that can disrupt a persons quality of life.

Decades of research have revealed key differences in how SSD develops in men & women.

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October 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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📣We've just updated our Opportunities Update with a host of new opportunities! 📣

Looking for the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction career? View our live listing of open & upcoming career development opportunities (funding, workshops & more)!

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October 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This #WorldMentalHealthDay MQ is focusing on children & parent's mental health.

Our free Parent Pack offers practical, research-backed advice to help the parents of young kids.

Find out more and get your free copy here 👇 www.mqmentalhealth.org/how-to-suppo...

#WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork
Support Your Child's Mental Health | MQ Mental Health Research
Download our free parent pack to learn how you can support you and your children's mental health. Our guide provides the latest evidence-based tips.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Starting University is exciting, but it can also be a challenging time for some students.

#MQAmbassador Dr Esther Beierl has been exploring student mental health & shares her early findings with us for #WorldMentalHealthDay

👉https://www.mqmentalhealth.org/university-student-mental-health/
October 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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📢 Applications are open for the @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social fellows award!

Up to £250K over 3 years for early-career mental health researchers.
Covers salary, staff, research, travel & training.
Focus: youth mental health, suicide, self-harm & more.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/ApplyMQaward
October 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
MQ will soon be accepting expressions of interest for the 2026 Fellows award.

If you are a mental health researcher, 3-7 years post doc and looking to establish your research independence then learn more here 👇

www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...

#WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Don't forget - MQ Mental Health will be opening expressions of interest for 2026 Fellowship funding on 3 Nov!

The MQ Fellowships are aimed at researchers interested in launching their own independent research career, with grants of up to £250,000.

Learn more:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-pro...
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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⏳ Registration closes next week! – only 13 tickets left for the MHP Research Summit (10th Oct | Edinburgh)

Keynotes & partner-led sessions: full programme live: rebrand.ly/mhp-summit-p...

@mqmentalhealth.bsky.social @datamind.bsky.social, @catapultnetwork.bsky.social, @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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⏳ 1 month left to register!

ECR Workshop hosted by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social &
@datamind.bsky.social: Proteomics & Mental Health

📅 9th Oct | 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute

Hands-on training & expert speakers.
More than half of tickets already sold!

👉Secure yours now: rebrand.ly/ecr-workshop
September 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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📢 Submit your abstract for MHP Research Summit in partnership with @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social

🗓️10 Oct 2025
📍Edinburgh
👥For researchers & clinicians in SMI

Submit in:

🔹Molecular Psychiatry
🔹Social and Emotional Health
🔹Data, Digital & AI

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#MHPSummit2025
July 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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📅 9th Oct 2025 | 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute

🚨 ECR Workshop hosted by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @datamind.bsky.social : Proteomics & Mental Health — over half of the tickets sold!

1️⃣ Registered but not paid? Confirm now.
2️⃣ Not registered? Sign up + pay today.

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August 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Very excited to share our latest work on Eating disorders and suicide, this time using qualitative interviews. Thanks to Una, all participants, our funders @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & Rosetrees Trust, all the participants and our colleagues @kingsioppn.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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📢 Programme now live!

Don't miss out on the ECR Workshop Hosted by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @datamind.bsky.social

Proteomics & Mental Health, 9th Oct, Edinburgh. Learn from experts, gain hands-on skills and connect with peers. £25 – register now 👉 rebrand.ly/ecr-workshop
August 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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ECR Workshop: Proteomics & Mental Health 🧠
9 Oct | Edinburgh | £25

Hosted by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @datamind.bsky.social in partnership with MHP.

Meet the Speakers! Programme & bios online – register: rebrand.ly/ecr-workshop
August 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚨 Calling all mental health researchers! 🚨

Are you 3–7 years post-PhD and ready to take the next step in your research career?

Sign up for the free webinar on the 15th of September at 2pm BST to find out how you can apply for an MQ Fellowship.

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-mq-fe...
August 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Did you know that screen time, and time spent online, doesn't directly translate to mental health outcomes in children?

The experiences had, & the activities screen time is replacing, have more impact than the amount of time spent looking at a screen.

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July 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Are you an ECR in mental health research?
Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join our ECR Workshop
🗓️ 9 Oct 2025 | 📍 Edinburgh | 💷 £25
Hosted by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @datamind.bsky.social in partnership with MHP

👉 rebrand.ly/ecr-workshop

#ECR #MentalHealthResearch #MHPSummit2025
July 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM