David Bolton
davidbolton.bsky.social
David Bolton
@davidbolton.bsky.social
Author of 'Conflict, Peace and Mental Health: A case study from Northern Ireland on addressing trauma and loss: Second edition; Manchester University Press; Nov 2025 - and forby - heritage apple varieties and the North European dark honey bee (amm).
@manchesterup.bsky.social Can the concept of moral hurt help us better understand, plan and provide for victims of conflict? This book suggests moral injury provides an insight into people’s experiences and needs - as an alternative to a mental illness lens. #moralinjury #moralhurt #the-troubles
December 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
@manchesterup.bsky.social would declaring a mental health emergency enable a more effective and earlier policy and service response to victims and survivors of political conflict? manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526190499/
Manchester University Press - Conflict, peace and mental health
Conflict, peace and mental health - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Conflict, peace and mental health by David Bolton
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December 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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It was a privilege to speak on "The Gifts of Trauma Podcast" - I hope that people find some seeds of hope in my long journey of recovery and growth after trauma.
Compassionate Inquiry Website Link:
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Episode Show Notes:
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December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
For an overview of research into the mental health and trauma related impacts of the conflict-Troubles in Northern Ireland this 2nd edition - just published - is a useful resource. #Peace #NorthernIreland #Victims #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaInformed #PostConflict #Reconciliation #moralinjury
November 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
@clairehanna.bsky.social @manchesterup.bsky.social in the week of debates at Westminster on legacy - this new book discusses key matters relevant to those who have suffered through the Troubles - and to the task of addressing the past. manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526190499/
Manchester University Press - Conflict, peace and mental health
Conflict, peace and mental health - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Conflict, peace and mental health by David Bolton
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Anyone know how to “Manage your Chang.org Membership” to cancel regular donations - which I don’t recall signing up to? This menu option is not available when I go on to their website. Poor show.
chang is not change
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November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Out now🕊️

Conflict, peace and mental health (Second edition) by @davidbolton.bsky.social draws on powerful lessons from Northern Ireland to explore how individuals and communities recover from conflict, trauma and loss.

Now with a new chapter on promoting justice & reconciliation.
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Neckera crispa growing as an epiphyte in a hazel temperate rainforest north of Cuilcagh, Co. Fermanagh.

Other niceties include Ctenidium molluscum and Breutelia chrysocoma
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Other cool Fermanagh/Cavan finds included Saxifraga hypnoides, Sticta limbata and slime mould Badhamia utricularis.

Also visited Shannon Pot, the source of the River Shannon in west Cavan

#botany #lichens #slimemould #ireland
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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@manchesterup.bsky.social Publication date for Conflict, Peace and Mental Health (2nd edition) on the challenge of caring and acknowledging after political conflict - through the lens of Northern Ireland. 11th November 2025.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526190499/
Manchester University Press - Conflict, peace and mental health
Conflict, peace and mental health - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Conflict, peace and mental health by David Bolton
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🚨 Full series out now 🚨

🔴 All six episodes of The Poppy Day Bomb, an investigative podcast for @thetimes.com into one of the darkest episodes of The Troubles, are available and free to listen

🎧 Listen here: podfollow.com/poppy-day-bomb

Please do share if you have enjoyed.
The Poppy Day Bomb | Times Investigates
A bombing kills 11 people attending the Remembrance Sunday commemorations in the small town of Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.A twelfth victim will die years later in coma.No one has ever been charged....
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November 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
@manchesterup.bsky.social Publication date for Conflict, Peace and Mental Health (2nd edition) on the challenge of caring and acknowledging after political conflict - through the lens of Northern Ireland. 11th November 2025.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526190499/
Manchester University Press - Conflict, peace and mental health
Conflict, peace and mental health - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Conflict, peace and mental health by David Bolton
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Loggers close in on uncontacted people in Peru
July 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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With Adrian Lovett
UK Aid Cuts "Could Cost 600,000 Lives"
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June 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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The Byline Team is looking forward to running the 2025 Byline Festival at Keele University 11-13 July

It will have an amazing array of speakers, authors, musicians & comedians

Don’t miss the festival that could change your life

Programme & tickets

bylinefestival.com
June 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Remembering - we are all human. Today we can save lives.
June 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A brilliant evening yesterday at the cross-border Biodiversity & Beekeeping Event in Florencecourt! Huge thanks to David Bolton from the Fermanagh Beekeepers Association for his engaging and informative talk on pollinators and their role in supporting biodiversity

#BiodiversityWeek25 #ClimateAction
May 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM