Ola Demkowicz
@olademk.bsky.social
Researching adolescent mental health mechanisms & inequality | Mixed methods | Senior Lecturer, Psychology of Education | University of Manchester | She/her | 🐝🌱📚🏳️🌈🐈
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Ola Demkowicz
@olademk.bsky.social
· Jul 17
Understanding drivers of recent trends in young people’s mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Research report exploring the reasons for the recent decline in mental health among 14 to 24-year-olds in England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Great story in @theguardian.com sharing the latest @beewelluk.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social research looking at prevalence & impact of isolation in schools.
More detail in here 👉 tinyurl.com/yffvjp4x
@erthornton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social @olademk.bsky.social @qiqicheng.bsky.social
More detail in here 👉 tinyurl.com/yffvjp4x
@erthornton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social @olademk.bsky.social @qiqicheng.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Great story in @theguardian.com sharing the latest @beewelluk.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social research looking at prevalence & impact of isolation in schools.
More detail in here 👉 tinyurl.com/yffvjp4x
@erthornton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social @olademk.bsky.social @qiqicheng.bsky.social
More detail in here 👉 tinyurl.com/yffvjp4x
@erthornton.bsky.social @neilhumphrey.bsky.social @olademk.bsky.social @qiqicheng.bsky.social
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Join the conversation #PsychologyintheClassroom where @olademk.bsky.social explores adolescent girls’ mental health challenges, social media’s role in coping, and how schools can be part of the solution. A conversation you shouldn't miss! 💬👧📱
changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/creating-saf...
changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/creating-saf...
October 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Join the conversation #PsychologyintheClassroom where @olademk.bsky.social explores adolescent girls’ mental health challenges, social media’s role in coping, and how schools can be part of the solution. A conversation you shouldn't miss! 💬👧📱
changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/creating-saf...
changingstatesofmind.libsyn.com/creating-saf...
Returning from leave to officially start my sabbatical!
Mostly working on paper edits today to get in before a deadline, but also starting the day with some bell hooks in the sun…
… and a grant rejection to really kick things off on the right note 🫠
Mostly working on paper edits today to get in before a deadline, but also starting the day with some bell hooks in the sun…
… and a grant rejection to really kick things off on the right note 🫠
August 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Returning from leave to officially start my sabbatical!
Mostly working on paper edits today to get in before a deadline, but also starting the day with some bell hooks in the sun…
… and a grant rejection to really kick things off on the right note 🫠
Mostly working on paper edits today to get in before a deadline, but also starting the day with some bell hooks in the sun…
… and a grant rejection to really kick things off on the right note 🫠
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Special Issue Call at Developmental Psychology!
From Stress to Strength: Emotion Regulation, Adaptive Development and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Led by Assaf Oshri, Amanda Morris, Amanda Guyer
This issue explores when, how, and for whom regulatory processes promote resilience.
1/3
From Stress to Strength: Emotion Regulation, Adaptive Development and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Led by Assaf Oshri, Amanda Morris, Amanda Guyer
This issue explores when, how, and for whom regulatory processes promote resilience.
1/3
August 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Special Issue Call at Developmental Psychology!
From Stress to Strength: Emotion Regulation, Adaptive Development and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Led by Assaf Oshri, Amanda Morris, Amanda Guyer
This issue explores when, how, and for whom regulatory processes promote resilience.
1/3
From Stress to Strength: Emotion Regulation, Adaptive Development and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Led by Assaf Oshri, Amanda Morris, Amanda Guyer
This issue explores when, how, and for whom regulatory processes promote resilience.
1/3
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
What are we up to right now?
We are recruiting university mental health counsellors for interviews! We want to hear your thoughts on digital interventions like Togetherall in third-level education - What works, what doesn't and how can it be improved?
We are recruiting university mental health counsellors for interviews! We want to hear your thoughts on digital interventions like Togetherall in third-level education - What works, what doesn't and how can it be improved?
August 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What are we up to right now?
We are recruiting university mental health counsellors for interviews! We want to hear your thoughts on digital interventions like Togetherall in third-level education - What works, what doesn't and how can it be improved?
We are recruiting university mental health counsellors for interviews! We want to hear your thoughts on digital interventions like Togetherall in third-level education - What works, what doesn't and how can it be improved?
As of today I am officially on research sabbatical for a year! I’ll miss teaching but am excited to have a year to read, write, and think…
August 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
As of today I am officially on research sabbatical for a year! I’ll miss teaching but am excited to have a year to read, write, and think…
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Psychologists & related fields: what is a big methods question that you believe remains somewhat unanswered & that you'd love to see adressed? There may be an opportunity for a large-scale meta-science project with many teams trying to figure out a question.
Any thoughts welcome! #psychscisky
Any thoughts welcome! #psychscisky
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Psychologists & related fields: what is a big methods question that you believe remains somewhat unanswered & that you'd love to see adressed? There may be an opportunity for a large-scale meta-science project with many teams trying to figure out a question.
Any thoughts welcome! #psychscisky
Any thoughts welcome! #psychscisky
A critical call to integrity for psychologists by @aneezapervez.bsky.social on the lives of Palestinian children:
“Our journals, our classrooms, and our professional statements will remain as evidence of what we chose to confront, and what we chose to ignore.”
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
“Our journals, our classrooms, and our professional statements will remain as evidence of what we chose to confront, and what we chose to ignore.”
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
What if they were ours? | BPS
Aneeza Pervez on moral failure and the lives of Palestinian children.
www.bps.org.uk
July 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A critical call to integrity for psychologists by @aneezapervez.bsky.social on the lives of Palestinian children:
“Our journals, our classrooms, and our professional statements will remain as evidence of what we chose to confront, and what we chose to ignore.”
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
“Our journals, our classrooms, and our professional statements will remain as evidence of what we chose to confront, and what we chose to ignore.”
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
We're still thinking about the discussion and insights gleamed from our recent webinar on Advancing Mixed Methods.
Missed the webinar? Don't worry, @olademk.bsky.social published a great reflective piece that shares some of the main themes & points from the session!
Check it out now👇
Missed the webinar? Don't worry, @olademk.bsky.social published a great reflective piece that shares some of the main themes & points from the session!
Check it out now👇
Did you catch our recent webinar on advancing mixed methods? Our panel of researchers, colleagues @bmj.com , @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @nihr.bsky.social had a rich & wide-ranging discussion - check out @olademk.bsky.social reflections here
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...
Reflecting on mixed methods in mental health research – Mental Health Research
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk
July 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We're still thinking about the discussion and insights gleamed from our recent webinar on Advancing Mixed Methods.
Missed the webinar? Don't worry, @olademk.bsky.social published a great reflective piece that shares some of the main themes & points from the session!
Check it out now👇
Missed the webinar? Don't worry, @olademk.bsky.social published a great reflective piece that shares some of the main themes & points from the session!
Check it out now👇
NEW PAPER!
Thrilled to share this piece on early career perspectives on the future of child and youth mental health research, envisioning a field that continues strides in embracing complexity, centring diverse voices, and facilitating sustainable environments and systems
bit.ly/455VxCv
Thrilled to share this piece on early career perspectives on the future of child and youth mental health research, envisioning a field that continues strides in embracing complexity, centring diverse voices, and facilitating sustainable environments and systems
bit.ly/455VxCv
Meeting of minds: imagining the future of child and youth mental health research from an early career perspective | BJPsych Bulletin | Cambridge Core
Meeting of minds: imagining the future of child and youth mental health research from an early career perspective
bit.ly
July 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
NEW PAPER!
Thrilled to share this piece on early career perspectives on the future of child and youth mental health research, envisioning a field that continues strides in embracing complexity, centring diverse voices, and facilitating sustainable environments and systems
bit.ly/455VxCv
Thrilled to share this piece on early career perspectives on the future of child and youth mental health research, envisioning a field that continues strides in embracing complexity, centring diverse voices, and facilitating sustainable environments and systems
bit.ly/455VxCv
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
Understanding drivers of recent trends in young people’s mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Research report exploring the reasons for the recent decline in mental health among 14 to 24-year-olds in England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
“Black women continue to face systemic inequalities in maternity care, from discrimination and unmet pain relief to dismissed concerns. These shocking figures expose a healthcare system that too often fails black mothers and puts lives at risk,” www.theguardian.com/...
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Half of black women in UK who raise concerns during labour did not receive suitable help, study finds
Maternity experiences of more than 1,000 pregnant people found black women up to four times more likely to die in childbirth
www.theguardian.com
July 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“Black women continue to face systemic inequalities in maternity care, from discrimination and unmet pain relief to dismissed concerns. These shocking figures expose a healthcare system that too often fails black mothers and puts lives at risk,” www.theguardian.com/...
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This paper looks SUPER interesting and helpful. Can’t wait to read it!
Internalizing disorders as shape-shifters: Understanding individual and cultural heterogeneity in the presentation of symptoms.
psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
Internalizing disorders as shape-shifters: Understanding individual and cultural heterogeneity in the presentation of symptoms.
psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
APA PsycNet
psycnet.apa.org
July 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This paper looks SUPER interesting and helpful. Can’t wait to read it!
Internalizing disorders as shape-shifters: Understanding individual and cultural heterogeneity in the presentation of symptoms.
psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
Internalizing disorders as shape-shifters: Understanding individual and cultural heterogeneity in the presentation of symptoms.
psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
Are you interested in how we can advance mixed methods in mental health research?🧩
We’ve shared reflections on our recent paper on this issue and on our linked webinar/panel 🧑💻
Check out the link below (where you can also find a link to our paper, some key guidance, and a webinar recording) ⛓️💥
We’ve shared reflections on our recent paper on this issue and on our linked webinar/panel 🧑💻
Check out the link below (where you can also find a link to our paper, some key guidance, and a webinar recording) ⛓️💥
Did you catch our recent webinar on advancing mixed methods? Our panel of researchers, colleagues @bmj.com , @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @nihr.bsky.social had a rich & wide-ranging discussion - check out @olademk.bsky.social reflections here
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...
Reflecting on mixed methods in mental health research – Mental Health Research
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk
July 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Are you interested in how we can advance mixed methods in mental health research?🧩
We’ve shared reflections on our recent paper on this issue and on our linked webinar/panel 🧑💻
Check out the link below (where you can also find a link to our paper, some key guidance, and a webinar recording) ⛓️💥
We’ve shared reflections on our recent paper on this issue and on our linked webinar/panel 🧑💻
Check out the link below (where you can also find a link to our paper, some key guidance, and a webinar recording) ⛓️💥
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
New paper!! Excited to share our new piece outlining an ECR perspective on children and young people's mental health research. We offer suggestions around funding, research practice, and institutional governance and processes to support a more socially just, equitable, and rigorous science.
www.cambridge.org
July 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
New paper!! Excited to share our new piece outlining an ECR perspective on children and young people's mental health research. We offer suggestions around funding, research practice, and institutional governance and processes to support a more socially just, equitable, and rigorous science.
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Did you catch our recent webinar on advancing mixed methods? Our panel of researchers, colleagues @bmj.com , @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @nihr.bsky.social had a rich & wide-ranging discussion - check out @olademk.bsky.social reflections here
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...
Reflecting on mixed methods in mental health research – Mental Health Research
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk
July 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Did you catch our recent webinar on advancing mixed methods? Our panel of researchers, colleagues @bmj.com , @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @nihr.bsky.social had a rich & wide-ranging discussion - check out @olademk.bsky.social reflections here
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
📣 New job alert! I'm looking for a 2-year research assistant for a project on word learning from childhood to adulthood. Come and join us in lovely York! Please RT 🙏 @yorkpsychology.bsky.social jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
Jobs - The University of York
jobs.york.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📣 New job alert! I'm looking for a 2-year research assistant for a project on word learning from childhood to adulthood. Come and join us in lovely York! Please RT 🙏 @yorkpsychology.bsky.social jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
Understanding drivers of recent trends in young people’s mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Research report exploring the reasons for the recent decline in mental health among 14 to 24-year-olds in England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Youth mental health difficulties have increased in prevalence (rather than better awareness) and key drivers likely include economic precarity, smartphone use, sleep quality and closure of youth services. An excellent piece of research led by @olademk.bsky.social
Very important report out today from the Youth Futures Foundation exploring factors accounting for escalating mental health problems in young people. Lead by fantastic colleagues from the University of Manchester (@olademk.bsky.social et al). Report here: youthfuturesfoundation.org/what-we-do/f...
Understanding young people’s declining mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Exploring drivers of worsening mental health among 14-24 year olds through a first-of-its-kind study for England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Youth mental health difficulties have increased in prevalence (rather than better awareness) and key drivers likely include economic precarity, smartphone use, sleep quality and closure of youth services. An excellent piece of research led by @olademk.bsky.social
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Important report out this month exploring youth mental health in England, with highlights including decline in the myriad tapestry of youth services since 2010 youthfuturesfoundation.org/wp-content/u... @jess-deighton.bsky.social @olademk.bsky.social @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Important report out this month exploring youth mental health in England, with highlights including decline in the myriad tapestry of youth services since 2010 youthfuturesfoundation.org/wp-content/u... @jess-deighton.bsky.social @olademk.bsky.social @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social
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The @apajournals.bsky.social's AI and Adolescent Wellbeing health advisory was cited in a @time.com article about the problematic nature of therapy chatbots. Senior Research Scientist Linda Charmaraman was a member of the expert advisory panel for the health advisory! [1/3]
#devpsy #scipub #cogpsyc
#devpsy #scipub #cogpsyc
July 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The @apajournals.bsky.social's AI and Adolescent Wellbeing health advisory was cited in a @time.com article about the problematic nature of therapy chatbots. Senior Research Scientist Linda Charmaraman was a member of the expert advisory panel for the health advisory! [1/3]
#devpsy #scipub #cogpsyc
#devpsy #scipub #cogpsyc
Hello! 👋
Are you working in child and adolescent mental health research?
BlueSky’s felt quiet recently and I’m hoping that we can get back on track…
Did you know there’s not 1 but 2 starter packs to help connect CAMH researchers here?
Let me know if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/TbtddRW
Are you working in child and adolescent mental health research?
BlueSky’s felt quiet recently and I’m hoping that we can get back on track…
Did you know there’s not 1 but 2 starter packs to help connect CAMH researchers here?
Let me know if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/TbtddRW
July 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Hello! 👋
Are you working in child and adolescent mental health research?
BlueSky’s felt quiet recently and I’m hoping that we can get back on track…
Did you know there’s not 1 but 2 starter packs to help connect CAMH researchers here?
Let me know if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/TbtddRW
Are you working in child and adolescent mental health research?
BlueSky’s felt quiet recently and I’m hoping that we can get back on track…
Did you know there’s not 1 but 2 starter packs to help connect CAMH researchers here?
Let me know if you want to be added!
go.bsky.app/TbtddRW
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Fellowship Application Day 2025 run online by @nihr-rss.bsky.social on 17 Sept - a REALLY important opportunity for anyone wanting to go for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Award... and *free!* Not to be missed! 😀
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/rss-fellowsh...
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/rss-fellowsh...
RSS Fellowship application day 2025! – 17 September – Mental Health Research
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk
July 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Fellowship Application Day 2025 run online by @nihr-rss.bsky.social on 17 Sept - a REALLY important opportunity for anyone wanting to go for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Award... and *free!* Not to be missed! 😀
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/rss-fellowsh...
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/rss-fellowsh...
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Very important and absolutely fascinating report on youth mental health trends and their drivers by @olademk.bsky.social and colleagues out today. Absolutely essential reading!
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Very important and absolutely fascinating report on youth mental health trends and their drivers by @olademk.bsky.social and colleagues out today. Absolutely essential reading!
Reposted by Ola Demkowicz
Very important report out today from the Youth Futures Foundation exploring factors accounting for escalating mental health problems in young people. Lead by fantastic colleagues from the University of Manchester (@olademk.bsky.social et al). Report here: youthfuturesfoundation.org/what-we-do/f...
Understanding young people’s declining mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Exploring drivers of worsening mental health among 14-24 year olds through a first-of-its-kind study for England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Very important report out today from the Youth Futures Foundation exploring factors accounting for escalating mental health problems in young people. Lead by fantastic colleagues from the University of Manchester (@olademk.bsky.social et al). Report here: youthfuturesfoundation.org/what-we-do/f...