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Ruth Plackett
@rplackett.bsky.social
Senior Research Fellow in Digital Health at KCL School of Life Course & Population Sciences. Research interests: digital health, social media, young people's mental health, public health and mixed methods research
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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👇
July 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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"Be adaptable, learn from setbacks, and stay resilient."

In this case study, @rplackett.bsky.social discusses bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.

Read about her journey here:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
July 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🧠 Excited for our upcoming webinar

🔍 Exploring the power of mixed methods in #MentalHealth #Research

📅 14 July | 🕐 1–2pm

📄 Featuring insights from an expert panel!

🔗 Don’t miss it! tinyurl.com/28t89jmm

@nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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🌿🧠Join UCL’s PD-Care team for a free webinar on advancing self-management in Parkinson’s care. 📅 2 July 2025 12:30–15:00BST
🔗Register events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70a1aa...
📄Details: liveuclac-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/person...
@nihrspcr.bsky.social ‪@uclqsion.bsky.social‬
June 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
📢 Can social media shift mental health attitudes & behaviours?
This @jmirpub.bsky.social review finds progress on stigma & awareness but challenges in reaching underserved groups & changing help-seeking habits.
Read the full paper 👉 jmir.org/2025/1/e68124 @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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We need to involve people from all communities in mental health research.

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY.

🧵 THREAD
Involving people from all communities in mental health research
We need to involve people from all communities in mental health research. It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY.In the past, m...
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May 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Reposted by Ruth Plackett
Big thanks @rplackett.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social for taking the time to be featured in our new Mental Health Research Initiatives videos.

You make some really important points about overcoming barriers in mental health research. 👏🏽
May 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your #MixedMethods grant writing skills! 🚀
📝 Boost your grant writing skills! Join us for a Masterclass on #MixedMethods Grant Writing with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim. Perfect for researchers from many disciplines. 📅 When: Tue, June 3rd, 12 PM - 1:30 PM (online).

🔗 Sign up here: mixedmethodsgrants.eventbrite.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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📝 Boost your grant writing skills! Join us for a Masterclass on #MixedMethods Grant Writing with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim. Perfect for researchers from many disciplines. 📅 When: Tue, June 3rd, 12 PM - 1:30 PM (online).

🔗 Sign up here: mixedmethodsgrants.eventbrite.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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🧠 Want to advance your #mixedmethods research? Join
@methodical_res for an Advanced Mixed Methods Research Masterclass with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim! Perfect for, #postdocs #researchers. 📅 When: Thu, May 22nd, 1 PM - 4 PM (online).🔗Sign up: advancedmixedmethods2025.eventbrite.co.uk
Advanced Mixed Methods Research Masterclass
Join us for a deep dive into advanced mixed methods research techniques - perfect for researchers across sectors to develop their skills!
advancedmixedmethods2025.eventbrite.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🎓 Excited about #mixedmethods research? Elevate your skills with our advanced mixed methods course!
April 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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NEW PAPER: How do we advance mixed methods in mental health research?

doi.org/10.1136/bmjm...

Mixed methods are widely recognised as valuable in mental health research, but aren’t as embedded as we’d hope and there are a lot of challenges that individual researchers and teams must navigate… 1/
Advancing mixed methods in mental health research
In the mental health research field, there is a need for effective and robust methodological approaches that are able to address complexity. In this article, we reassert the importance of mixed method...
doi.org
February 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🚨New Research!🚨We explored the link between #socialmedia use and #mentalhealth among UK adults using longitudinal survey data. Key findings: Daily posting on social media was associated with increased mental health problems, but not viewing. www.jmir.org/2024/1/e56950
The Impact of Different Types of Social Media Use on the Mental Health of UK Adults: Longitudinal Observational Study
Background: Previous studies have explored the association between social media use and mental health among adolescents. However, few studies using nationally representative longitudinal data have exp...
www.jmir.org
February 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🌟New research🌟Measures of social connectedness in adult populations, in #BMCPublicHealth!

🔍5 measures showed robust psychometric properties

📈Use these measures to standardise public #MentalHealth #research

🔗Read more bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Measures of social connectedness in adult populations: a systematic review - BMC Public Health
Background Poor social connectedness has been identified as a risk factor for poor mental health but there is a lack of standardisation in how it is measured. This systematic review aimed to identify ...
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Our latest study in PLOS Mental Health shows higher health anxiety during #COVID_19, especially in females, unmarried individuals, and those with pre-existing conditions. Addressing #mentalhealth is crucial! Read more: tinyurl.com/4u5bs8n2
The prevalence and determinants of health anxiety during the covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic subjected the global population to a situation that aroused disproportionate Health Anxiety (HA). However, this association has not been explored in a ...
tinyurl.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🎓 Excited about #mixedmethods research? Join us for an online Intro to Mixed Methods course! Ideal for #PhDstudents, #postdocs, and #researchers. 🗓️ When: Mon, Feb 24th, 10 AM - 4 PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Introduction to mixed methods research 2025
Want to learn more about mixed methods research? Need support or advice with your mixed methods research? Our online course could help you!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM