Words That Carry On
@wordsthatcarryon.bsky.social
A fund dedicated to vital mental health research on personality disorders and autism in memory of poet and activist Lindsay Riddoch. https://wordsthatcarryon.org/.
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Organisations involved in ethical review of adult social care research across Scotland are being urged to register for a choice of two webinars encouraging them to make their voices heard on this important subject.
Register to attend 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/new-web...
Register to attend 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/new-web...
August 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Organisations involved in ethical review of adult social care research across Scotland are being urged to register for a choice of two webinars encouraging them to make their voices heard on this important subject.
Register to attend 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/new-web...
Register to attend 🔗 www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/news/new-web...
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The safeguards meant to protect minoritised ethnic communities from historically unequal treatment in the mental health system are currently still just a recommendation.
That’s not enough. The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework must be made law.
That’s not enough. The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework must be made law.
UK mental health law is failing racialised communities
The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework must be adopted into legislation to reduce harm that people can receive from 'helping systems.'
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July 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The safeguards meant to protect minoritised ethnic communities from historically unequal treatment in the mental health system are currently still just a recommendation.
That’s not enough. The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework must be made law.
That’s not enough. The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework must be made law.
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Do you run community groups, events or activities? Work in organisations with neurodivergent people? Would you like to learn more about neuro-affirming practice? Join us on Mon, 11th Aug for 'Understanding & Developing Neuroinclusive Events & Activities' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1074364766...
Understanding and Developing Neuro-inclusive Events and Activities
Join us for an in-depth understanding of neurodiversity and key practical considerations for inclusive event and activity delivery
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July 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Do you run community groups, events or activities? Work in organisations with neurodivergent people? Would you like to learn more about neuro-affirming practice? Join us on Mon, 11th Aug for 'Understanding & Developing Neuroinclusive Events & Activities' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1074364766...
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In May, our Co-Investigator Professor Mike Kelly took part in a panel discussion around health inequalities and inequalities in science, exploring their root causes and ways to address them.
It was hosted by @cam.ac.uk, and can be accessed on YouTube below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmQw...
It was hosted by @cam.ac.uk, and can be accessed on YouTube below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmQw...
CUSPE Health Inequalities Panel
YouTube video by Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange
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July 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In May, our Co-Investigator Professor Mike Kelly took part in a panel discussion around health inequalities and inequalities in science, exploring their root causes and ways to address them.
It was hosted by @cam.ac.uk, and can be accessed on YouTube below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmQw...
It was hosted by @cam.ac.uk, and can be accessed on YouTube below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmQw...
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Date for your diary #BIGSPD25! The 2026 @bigspd.bsky.social conference will be in Blackpool #BIGSPD26 16-18 June 2026
Sign up later in the year on the BIGSPD website so you don't miss the announcements when they come later this year: bigspd.org.uk/conferences-...
Sign up later in the year on the BIGSPD website so you don't miss the announcements when they come later this year: bigspd.org.uk/conferences-...
Conferences and Events
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June 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Date for your diary #BIGSPD25! The 2026 @bigspd.bsky.social conference will be in Blackpool #BIGSPD26 16-18 June 2026
Sign up later in the year on the BIGSPD website so you don't miss the announcements when they come later this year: bigspd.org.uk/conferences-...
Sign up later in the year on the BIGSPD website so you don't miss the announcements when they come later this year: bigspd.org.uk/conferences-...
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🏘️ Local councils play a pivotal role in creating the conditions for our mental health to thrive.
We've shared a range of examples from across the country of council projects and policies which are boosting mental health locally. Want to share yours? tinyurl.com/v9jdv7ue
We've shared a range of examples from across the country of council projects and policies which are boosting mental health locally. Want to share yours? tinyurl.com/v9jdv7ue
July 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🏘️ Local councils play a pivotal role in creating the conditions for our mental health to thrive.
We've shared a range of examples from across the country of council projects and policies which are boosting mental health locally. Want to share yours? tinyurl.com/v9jdv7ue
We've shared a range of examples from across the country of council projects and policies which are boosting mental health locally. Want to share yours? tinyurl.com/v9jdv7ue
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"When I hear the word epidemic, I think of a quick, immediate increase...We’re not seeing that with autism. What we are seeing is a gradual rise over the past 20 years due to broadened diagnostic definitions, better screening, and increased awareness." publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/is-ther...
Is There an Autism Epidemic? | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades—but why? An autism researcher explains what's behind the increase.
publichealth.jhu.edu
July 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"When I hear the word epidemic, I think of a quick, immediate increase...We’re not seeing that with autism. What we are seeing is a gradual rise over the past 20 years due to broadened diagnostic definitions, better screening, and increased awareness." publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/is-ther...
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#CRAEwebinar next week
Thursday 10th July 4pm bst
Join Sarah Hampton as she shares with us research that asks, why do many autistic young people experience anxiety and depression, and what can help?
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Thursday 10th July 4pm bst
Join Sarah Hampton as she shares with us research that asks, why do many autistic young people experience anxiety and depression, and what can help?
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Environmental influences on anxiety and depression in autistic young people
Join Sarah Hampton as she shares research that asks, why do many autistic young people experience anxiety and depression, and what can help?
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#CRAEwebinar next week
Thursday 10th July 4pm bst
Join Sarah Hampton as she shares with us research that asks, why do many autistic young people experience anxiety and depression, and what can help?
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Thursday 10th July 4pm bst
Join Sarah Hampton as she shares with us research that asks, why do many autistic young people experience anxiety and depression, and what can help?
www.eventbrite.co.uk...
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Our member charities fund vital research that improves lives and offers hope to countless people.
Find out how we plan to support them to be as effective as possible as they find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease ▶️ bit.ly/43CWfaM.
Find out how we plan to support them to be as effective as possible as they find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease ▶️ bit.ly/43CWfaM.
Our strategy
Our 2025-2030 strategic plan outlines who we are, what we do for our members, how we work and our strategic goals for the next five years. We will champion, support and connect our members t...
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July 2, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Our member charities fund vital research that improves lives and offers hope to countless people.
Find out how we plan to support them to be as effective as possible as they find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease ▶️ bit.ly/43CWfaM.
Find out how we plan to support them to be as effective as possible as they find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease ▶️ bit.ly/43CWfaM.
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In 2024 we worked with young people to design a Trevor Project survey on the experiences of 9,600 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the UK. Report now live 👇
www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-inter...
www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-inter...
June 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In 2024 we worked with young people to design a Trevor Project survey on the experiences of 9,600 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the UK. Report now live 👇
www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-inter...
www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-inter...
From @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social
When the public becomes research partners, mental health insights grow deeper and more relevant. Watch how collaboration between researchers and those with lived experience is transforming our questions, and answers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmQW...
When the public becomes research partners, mental health insights grow deeper and more relevant. Watch how collaboration between researchers and those with lived experience is transforming our questions, and answers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmQW...
From Experience to Impact - PPIE Series
YouTube video by MQ Mental Health Research
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June 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
From @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social
When the public becomes research partners, mental health insights grow deeper and more relevant. Watch how collaboration between researchers and those with lived experience is transforming our questions, and answers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmQW...
When the public becomes research partners, mental health insights grow deeper and more relevant. Watch how collaboration between researchers and those with lived experience is transforming our questions, and answers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmQW...
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Emma, Eva and members of our Young People's Advisory group (YPAG) share their reflections on being part of Therapy and Social Change Network Emotionally Healthy Schools Event. Read more here 👇https://mcpin.org/what-makes-an-emotionally-healthy-school/
#mentalhealth #healthyschools #reflections
#mentalhealth #healthyschools #reflections
May 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Emma, Eva and members of our Young People's Advisory group (YPAG) share their reflections on being part of Therapy and Social Change Network Emotionally Healthy Schools Event. Read more here 👇https://mcpin.org/what-makes-an-emotionally-healthy-school/
#mentalhealth #healthyschools #reflections
#mentalhealth #healthyschools #reflections
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Why do we organise community events? Research proves that connecting with people is good for our mental health. It gives us a sense of belonging, identity and purpose – all vital to help us thrive.
What does community mean to you? Let us know here buff.ly/QEUtDeF and we'll share the results online.
What does community mean to you? Let us know here buff.ly/QEUtDeF and we'll share the results online.
May 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Why do we organise community events? Research proves that connecting with people is good for our mental health. It gives us a sense of belonging, identity and purpose – all vital to help us thrive.
What does community mean to you? Let us know here buff.ly/QEUtDeF and we'll share the results online.
What does community mean to you? Let us know here buff.ly/QEUtDeF and we'll share the results online.
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🗓️ Wed 11 June national #ARCseminar:
Exploring lived experience with creative arts
www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-...
Prof Caroline Sanders @arc-gm.bsky.social
Prof Monica Lakhanpaul @ucl.ac.uk
Dr Laura Abbott @arceastofengland.bsky.social
Barbara Czyznikowska & Lis Naylor @arc-em.bsky.social
Exploring lived experience with creative arts
www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-...
Prof Caroline Sanders @arc-gm.bsky.social
Prof Monica Lakhanpaul @ucl.ac.uk
Dr Laura Abbott @arceastofengland.bsky.social
Barbara Czyznikowska & Lis Naylor @arc-em.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🗓️ Wed 11 June national #ARCseminar:
Exploring lived experience with creative arts
www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-...
Prof Caroline Sanders @arc-gm.bsky.social
Prof Monica Lakhanpaul @ucl.ac.uk
Dr Laura Abbott @arceastofengland.bsky.social
Barbara Czyznikowska & Lis Naylor @arc-em.bsky.social
Exploring lived experience with creative arts
www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-...
Prof Caroline Sanders @arc-gm.bsky.social
Prof Monica Lakhanpaul @ucl.ac.uk
Dr Laura Abbott @arceastofengland.bsky.social
Barbara Czyznikowska & Lis Naylor @arc-em.bsky.social
The Scottish Association for Mental Health is launching its new plan, Taking Action, Creating Change, laying out how it'll meet its goals for the next four years, including opening The Nook in Glasgow.
Read more about our plan here:
www.samh.org.uk/about-us/plan
Read more about our plan here:
www.samh.org.uk/about-us/plan
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May 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The Scottish Association for Mental Health is launching its new plan, Taking Action, Creating Change, laying out how it'll meet its goals for the next four years, including opening The Nook in Glasgow.
Read more about our plan here:
www.samh.org.uk/about-us/plan
Read more about our plan here:
www.samh.org.uk/about-us/plan
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Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
May 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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In two weeks! We're holding a free online learning webinar. Join us for a look into the history of mental health, whether current approaches are effective - and what's getting in the way of working in a strengths-based way.
Book your place here: buff.ly/2cvzNGD
Book your place here: buff.ly/2cvzNGD
May 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
In two weeks! We're holding a free online learning webinar. Join us for a look into the history of mental health, whether current approaches are effective - and what's getting in the way of working in a strengths-based way.
Book your place here: buff.ly/2cvzNGD
Book your place here: buff.ly/2cvzNGD
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Does your team know about the mental health support available to them? Many organisations invest in wellbeing initiatives but fail to communicate them effectively.
Use emails, posters, meetings & awareness sessions to spread the word. A well-informed team is a supported team!💪
#WorkplaceWellbeing
Use emails, posters, meetings & awareness sessions to spread the word. A well-informed team is a supported team!💪
#WorkplaceWellbeing
May 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Does your team know about the mental health support available to them? Many organisations invest in wellbeing initiatives but fail to communicate them effectively.
Use emails, posters, meetings & awareness sessions to spread the word. A well-informed team is a supported team!💪
#WorkplaceWellbeing
Use emails, posters, meetings & awareness sessions to spread the word. A well-informed team is a supported team!💪
#WorkplaceWellbeing
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⚠️ Mental health needs are rising - but this year, the share of NHS spending dedicated to mental health has dropped.
The Government can turn this around by investing now.
Keep a look out for our new report, launching tomorrow, where we'll be exploring investment priorities for mental health.
The Government can turn this around by investing now.
Keep a look out for our new report, launching tomorrow, where we'll be exploring investment priorities for mental health.
May 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
⚠️ Mental health needs are rising - but this year, the share of NHS spending dedicated to mental health has dropped.
The Government can turn this around by investing now.
Keep a look out for our new report, launching tomorrow, where we'll be exploring investment priorities for mental health.
The Government can turn this around by investing now.
Keep a look out for our new report, launching tomorrow, where we'll be exploring investment priorities for mental health.
If you’re interested in improving recognition & understanding of #autism & personality disorder, you need to check out our research partner @citystgeorges.bsky.social's new site!
It has loads of information, including what we know about why misdiagnosis happens.
Take a look here
👉 bit.ly/4jasGTc
It has loads of information, including what we know about why misdiagnosis happens.
Take a look here
👉 bit.ly/4jasGTc
"Improving Recognition and Understanding of Autism and Personality Disorder – Homepage | I-RAP”
The I-RAP (Improving Recognition and Understanding of Autism and Personality Disorder) study is aiming to find out why autism is sometimes missed or misdiagnosed in people diagnosed with a personality...
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April 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
If you’re interested in improving recognition & understanding of #autism & personality disorder, you need to check out our research partner @citystgeorges.bsky.social's new site!
It has loads of information, including what we know about why misdiagnosis happens.
Take a look here
👉 bit.ly/4jasGTc
It has loads of information, including what we know about why misdiagnosis happens.
Take a look here
👉 bit.ly/4jasGTc
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Our 'new-look' website for young people is live 🥳
It's home to information about support available through our projects as well as blogs and resources written and created by young people for young people.
Check it out and share with others platfform4yp.org
It's home to information about support available through our projects as well as blogs and resources written and created by young people for young people.
Check it out and share with others platfform4yp.org
April 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Our 'new-look' website for young people is live 🥳
It's home to information about support available through our projects as well as blogs and resources written and created by young people for young people.
Check it out and share with others platfform4yp.org
It's home to information about support available through our projects as well as blogs and resources written and created by young people for young people.
Check it out and share with others platfform4yp.org
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Free on Friday afternoon & interested in young people's mental health?
Come join 2 of our lovely team as they speak at the 'Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions' event!
Date: Fri 25 April
Time: 5-7pm
Place: Online
Cost: Free
Find out more & register here 👉 bit.ly/42JqDhU
Come join 2 of our lovely team as they speak at the 'Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions' event!
Date: Fri 25 April
Time: 5-7pm
Place: Online
Cost: Free
Find out more & register here 👉 bit.ly/42JqDhU
Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions
Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions, A TaSC Seminar
bit.ly
April 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Free on Friday afternoon & interested in young people's mental health?
Come join 2 of our lovely team as they speak at the 'Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions' event!
Date: Fri 25 April
Time: 5-7pm
Place: Online
Cost: Free
Find out more & register here 👉 bit.ly/42JqDhU
Come join 2 of our lovely team as they speak at the 'Emotionally Healthy Schools: Engaging the Therapy Professions' event!
Date: Fri 25 April
Time: 5-7pm
Place: Online
Cost: Free
Find out more & register here 👉 bit.ly/42JqDhU
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Excited to announce Mick McKeown will open the BIGSPD conference as our first of many great plenary speakers. His talk "Relational Practice: making hope possible rather than despair convincing" Limited tickets available bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-confe...
April 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Excited to announce Mick McKeown will open the BIGSPD conference as our first of many great plenary speakers. His talk "Relational Practice: making hope possible rather than despair convincing" Limited tickets available bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-confe...
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It’s roughly 8 weeks until THE most co-produced conference in the UK. Excited to see our delegates in Liverpool! If you’re interested in joining us, register now! bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-confe... #BIGSPD25
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April 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
It’s roughly 8 weeks until THE most co-produced conference in the UK. Excited to see our delegates in Liverpool! If you’re interested in joining us, register now! bigspd.org.uk/bigspd-confe... #BIGSPD25