John Baker
@drjohnabaker.bsky.social
Prof. Mental Health Nursing @UniversityLeeds #MHNursing #MHnurses #MentalHealth. He/him. https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/healthcare/staff/102/professor-john-baker..
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John Baker
@drjohnabaker.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Estimating the link between service-user patient safety perceptions, incidents and subsequent contagion in acute mental health wards - BMC Psychiatry
Background Safety incidents are common in adult acute inpatient mental health services, and detrimental to all. Incidents spread via social contagion within the ward, but social contagion is difficult...
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The final paper from #WardSonar is published today doi.org/10.1186/s128... with @chris_bojke @Gemma_Louch @DrSarahKendal & Charlotte Sturley
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A review of international research on minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and safe staffing legislation from @unisouthampton.bsky.social has strengthened our call for ratios to protect patients and staff from harm to be enshrined in law.
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
Nursing ratios: ‘The price of unsafe staffing is too high' | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Professor Jane Ball, Director of the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence, sets out why mandated minimum nurse-to-patient ratios are essential. Investing in minimum staffing levels delivers better outc...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A review of international research on minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and safe staffing legislation from @unisouthampton.bsky.social has strengthened our call for ratios to protect patients and staff from harm to be enshrined in law.
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
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Curious about #SocialPrescribing research? 🔎
Dr Karen Mak summarises our recent papers in a blog for @thementalelf.bsky.social 📊
Give it a read to learn about the patterns and predictors of social prescribing, and what they could mean for practice 👇
www.nationalelfservice.net/treatment/co...
Dr Karen Mak summarises our recent papers in a blog for @thementalelf.bsky.social 📊
Give it a read to learn about the patterns and predictors of social prescribing, and what they could mean for practice 👇
www.nationalelfservice.net/treatment/co...
From Pills to People: The Rise of Social Prescribing
Karen Mak brings you a bumper edition blog on social prescribing, finding that rates have steadily grown recently in the UK, though access remains unequal.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Curious about #SocialPrescribing research? 🔎
Dr Karen Mak summarises our recent papers in a blog for @thementalelf.bsky.social 📊
Give it a read to learn about the patterns and predictors of social prescribing, and what they could mean for practice 👇
www.nationalelfservice.net/treatment/co...
Dr Karen Mak summarises our recent papers in a blog for @thementalelf.bsky.social 📊
Give it a read to learn about the patterns and predictors of social prescribing, and what they could mean for practice 👇
www.nationalelfservice.net/treatment/co...
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New paper by @bethlgriffin.bsky.social, the 2nd from her PhD is available online today!
This paper explores the impact of restrictive practices on psychological safety from the perspective of former patients.
The open access paper can be viewed here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This paper explores the impact of restrictive practices on psychological safety from the perspective of former patients.
The open access paper can be viewed here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Exploring How the Psychological Safety of Patients Is Impacted by Restrictive Practices in Inpatient Mental Healthcare: A Qualitative Study
Restrictive practices are used to contain risk and maintain physical safety on inpatient mental health wards, but have been shown to negatively impact patient well-being and trust. Researchers and pr...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New paper by @bethlgriffin.bsky.social, the 2nd from her PhD is available online today!
This paper explores the impact of restrictive practices on psychological safety from the perspective of former patients.
The open access paper can be viewed here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This paper explores the impact of restrictive practices on psychological safety from the perspective of former patients.
The open access paper can be viewed here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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It’s a false economy to think you’re saving money by having fewer nursing staff. When we talk about recruiting more nurses, often we’re met with resistance around costs. However, not investing is what is financially unsustainable….
A review of international research on minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and safe staffing legislation from @unisouthampton.bsky.social has strengthened our call for ratios to protect patients and staff from harm to be enshrined in law.
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
Read more from @janeeball.bsky.social ⬇️
Nursing ratios: ‘The price of unsafe staffing is too high' | RCN Magazine | Royal College of Nursing
Professor Jane Ball, Director of the RCN Institute of Nursing Excellence, sets out why mandated minimum nurse-to-patient ratios are essential. Investing in minimum staffing levels delivers better outc...
bit.ly
November 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It’s a false economy to think you’re saving money by having fewer nursing staff. When we talk about recruiting more nurses, often we’re met with resistance around costs. However, not investing is what is financially unsustainable….
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🛏️ What happens when people with borderline personality disorder can choose when they’re admitted to hospital?
A 4-year Swedish longitudinal study of Brief Admission shows how self-referral can support autonomy and reduce crisis care.
🧵 THREAD
#BPD #CrisisCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
A 4-year Swedish longitudinal study of Brief Admission shows how self-referral can support autonomy and reduce crisis care.
🧵 THREAD
#BPD #CrisisCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🛏️ What happens when people with borderline personality disorder can choose when they’re admitted to hospital?
A 4-year Swedish longitudinal study of Brief Admission shows how self-referral can support autonomy and reduce crisis care.
🧵 THREAD
#BPD #CrisisCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
A 4-year Swedish longitudinal study of Brief Admission shows how self-referral can support autonomy and reduce crisis care.
🧵 THREAD
#BPD #CrisisCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
New paper by @bethlgriffin.bsky.social, the 2nd from her PhD is available online today!
This paper explores the impact of restrictive practices on psychological safety from the perspective of former patients.
The open access paper can be viewed here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This paper explores the impact of restrictive practices on psychological safety from the perspective of former patients.
The open access paper can be viewed here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Exploring How the Psychological Safety of Patients Is Impacted by Restrictive Practices in Inpatient Mental Healthcare: A Qualitative Study
Restrictive practices are used to contain risk and maintain physical safety on inpatient mental health wards, but have been shown to negatively impact patient well-being and trust. Researchers and pr...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New paper by @bethlgriffin.bsky.social, the 2nd from her PhD is available online today!
This paper explores the impact of restrictive practices on psychological safety from the perspective of former patients.
The open access paper can be viewed here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This paper explores the impact of restrictive practices on psychological safety from the perspective of former patients.
The open access paper can be viewed here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Reposted by John Baker
psychosisresearch.info/artificial-i...
There is some enthusiasm locally for using large language models (LLMs) to create more diverse patient and public involvement in clinical research - given PPI is hard to do. We at @psychosisresearch.bsky.social have some concerns we have summarised here.
There is some enthusiasm locally for using large language models (LLMs) to create more diverse patient and public involvement in clinical research - given PPI is hard to do. We at @psychosisresearch.bsky.social have some concerns we have summarised here.
Artificial Involvement? Why AI Does Not Replace Lived Experience in Psychosis Research. – Psychosis Research Group
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October 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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There is some enthusiasm locally for using large language models (LLMs) to create more diverse patient and public involvement in clinical research - given PPI is hard to do. We at @psychosisresearch.bsky.social have some concerns we have summarised here.
There is some enthusiasm locally for using large language models (LLMs) to create more diverse patient and public involvement in clinical research - given PPI is hard to do. We at @psychosisresearch.bsky.social have some concerns we have summarised here.
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Read our NCISH paper on suicide in patients with eating disorders in England, published in @thelancetpsych.bsky.social. Patient safety and #SuicidePrevention must remain urgent priorities for eating disorder services and #MentalHealth care more widely thelancet.com/journals/lan...
October 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Read our NCISH paper on suicide in patients with eating disorders in England, published in @thelancetpsych.bsky.social. Patient safety and #SuicidePrevention must remain urgent priorities for eating disorder services and #MentalHealth care more widely thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Attending the #ED at a time of #MentalHealth crisis can be a difficult and challenging experience. Here we suggest ways to improve safety, care and clinical responses between hospital and community settings. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/...
October 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Attending the #ED at a time of #MentalHealth crisis can be a difficult and challenging experience. Here we suggest ways to improve safety, care and clinical responses between hospital and community settings. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/...
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🧵 The number of health worker killings in conflict rose from 175 in 2016 to almost 1,000 in 2024.
With direct accounts from nursing staff, our latest report outlines the rise of violence against staff & health facilities in war zones and areas of conflict.
International action is needed now (1/2)
With direct accounts from nursing staff, our latest report outlines the rise of violence against staff & health facilities in war zones and areas of conflict.
International action is needed now (1/2)
International law must be used to protect nursing staff in conflict zones | News | Royal College of Nursing
An RCN report highlights increasing incidents of violence against staff and health facilities, and accounts from nursing staff working in war zones
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October 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🧵 The number of health worker killings in conflict rose from 175 in 2016 to almost 1,000 in 2024.
With direct accounts from nursing staff, our latest report outlines the rise of violence against staff & health facilities in war zones and areas of conflict.
International action is needed now (1/2)
With direct accounts from nursing staff, our latest report outlines the rise of violence against staff & health facilities in war zones and areas of conflict.
International action is needed now (1/2)
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Upcoming NIHR RSS Participatory Research Ethics Surgery Session ‘Mad-centred Participation Involving Participants with Mental ill Health’
Date:16 Oct 25
Time: 12-1.30pm
Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Date:16 Oct 25
Time: 12-1.30pm
Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Upcoming NIHR RSS Participatory Research Ethics Surgery Session ‘Mad-centred Participation Involving Participants with Mental ill Health’
Date:16 Oct 25
Time: 12-1.30pm
Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Date:16 Oct 25
Time: 12-1.30pm
Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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If anyone thinks they know which two cases the IOPC is referring to here, I'd be grateful for a nudge, and I'll treat any suggestions in full confidence.
I've attempted to identify them via potential PFD notices and other online searches but no success so far.
3/3
I've attempted to identify them via potential PFD notices and other online searches but no success so far.
3/3
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If anyone thinks they know which two cases the IOPC is referring to here, I'd be grateful for a nudge, and I'll treat any suggestions in full confidence.
I've attempted to identify them via potential PFD notices and other online searches but no success so far.
3/3
I've attempted to identify them via potential PFD notices and other online searches but no success so far.
3/3
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Great to see student successes, well done to Connie Hobbs for getting her first paper on the retention of mental health crisis staff.
#NHS #NHSworkforce #mentalhealth #crisisteams @healthfoundation.bsky.social #academicsky
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#NHS #NHSworkforce #mentalhealth #crisisteams @healthfoundation.bsky.social #academicsky
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What factors influence the retention of workers in NHS mental health crisis services in England? A reflexive thematic analysis
Objectives To understand factors that influence the intention of workers to remain in or leave employment in National Health Service (NHS) mental health crisis services and to use findings to formulat...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Great to see student successes, well done to Connie Hobbs for getting her first paper on the retention of mental health crisis staff.
#NHS #NHSworkforce #mentalhealth #crisisteams @healthfoundation.bsky.social #academicsky
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#NHS #NHSworkforce #mentalhealth #crisisteams @healthfoundation.bsky.social #academicsky
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NEW BLOG - "Detained Beyond Time"
The CQC have downgraded a mental health trust, in part for holding patients in a Place of Safety for longer than is legally permitted.
It's been going on for DECADES - glad they've caught up.
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/d...
The CQC have downgraded a mental health trust, in part for holding patients in a Place of Safety for longer than is legally permitted.
It's been going on for DECADES - glad they've caught up.
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/d...
Detained Beyond Time
The BBC journalist writing the article I’m about to discuss, hasn’t done the best job of explaining what exactly they are referring to. “CQC says Kent patients ‘detained be…
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
NEW BLOG - "Detained Beyond Time"
The CQC have downgraded a mental health trust, in part for holding patients in a Place of Safety for longer than is legally permitted.
It's been going on for DECADES - glad they've caught up.
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/d...
The CQC have downgraded a mental health trust, in part for holding patients in a Place of Safety for longer than is legally permitted.
It's been going on for DECADES - glad they've caught up.
mentalhealthcop.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/d...
Looking to interview a few staff from UK adult inpatient mental health services about management of self-harm for a PhD study - please contact me j.baker@leeds.ac.uk if interested in taking part.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Looking to interview a few staff from UK adult inpatient mental health services about management of self-harm for a PhD study - please contact me j.baker@leeds.ac.uk if interested in taking part.
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I'm doing a remote talk with the lovely people at Thalamos at 12:30pm today Monday (22 Sept) to support NHS leaders to prepare for when the Mental Health Bill becomes law. Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a6127d...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
I'm doing a remote talk with the lovely people at Thalamos at 12:30pm today Monday (22 Sept) to support NHS leaders to prepare for when the Mental Health Bill becomes law. Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a6127d...
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Incredible week at 49th #ACMHN2025 Conference 🌿 600 delegates, world-class keynotes, & powerful invitation to Treaty from Te Ao Maramatanga.
Proud to stand with #MHNurses & #RMIT driving innovation, education & leadership in #MentalHealthNursing 💚 Blog + photos: drrhondawilson.com/f/mental-hea...
Proud to stand with #MHNurses & #RMIT driving innovation, education & leadership in #MentalHealthNursing 💚 Blog + photos: drrhondawilson.com/f/mental-hea...
Mental health nursing: Our identity, influence and impact
Wow! What a fantastic week in Meanjin, Brisbane Australia (10th-13 Sept 2026) with the 49th International Mental Health Nursing Conference of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). A ...
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September 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Incredible week at 49th #ACMHN2025 Conference 🌿 600 delegates, world-class keynotes, & powerful invitation to Treaty from Te Ao Maramatanga.
Proud to stand with #MHNurses & #RMIT driving innovation, education & leadership in #MentalHealthNursing 💚 Blog + photos: drrhondawilson.com/f/mental-hea...
Proud to stand with #MHNurses & #RMIT driving innovation, education & leadership in #MentalHealthNursing 💚 Blog + photos: drrhondawilson.com/f/mental-hea...
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Are you a researcher who works with young people?
Our #McPin10for10 resources showcase our learning & reflections from working across a wide range of projects with young people for over a decade - find out more below 👇
#YMHD2025
Our #McPin10for10 resources showcase our learning & reflections from working across a wide range of projects with young people for over a decade - find out more below 👇
#YMHD2025
September 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Are you a researcher who works with young people?
Our #McPin10for10 resources showcase our learning & reflections from working across a wide range of projects with young people for over a decade - find out more below 👇
#YMHD2025
Our #McPin10for10 resources showcase our learning & reflections from working across a wide range of projects with young people for over a decade - find out more below 👇
#YMHD2025
Reflections 4 #mhnr2025 Keynote by EbE Raf Hamaiza on taking every opportunity to build bridges, the importance of continuing to demonstrate compassion & kindness, and a key theme about rehumanising nurses…
September 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Reflections 4 #mhnr2025 Keynote by EbE Raf Hamaiza on taking every opportunity to build bridges, the importance of continuing to demonstrate compassion & kindness, and a key theme about rehumanising nurses…
Reflections 3 #mhnr2025 having a research conference dedicated to MHNursing feels essential for the continued development and vibrancy of our profession, and for the quality & safety of the care we provide. Yet it remains so challenging for nurses to attend….
September 19, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Reflections 3 #mhnr2025 having a research conference dedicated to MHNursing feels essential for the continued development and vibrancy of our profession, and for the quality & safety of the care we provide. Yet it remains so challenging for nurses to attend….
Reflections 2 #mhnr2025 we keep funding psychological interventions in lots of settings primary care/ED (but they exclude too many groups, largely not implementable), why are we not able to fund this in routine secondary mental health care/inpatient settings.
September 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Reflections 2 #mhnr2025 we keep funding psychological interventions in lots of settings primary care/ED (but they exclude too many groups, largely not implementable), why are we not able to fund this in routine secondary mental health care/inpatient settings.
Wonderful presentation from Beth talking about #PsychologicalSafety and restrictive practices - incredible PhD #mhnr2025
September 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Wonderful presentation from Beth talking about #PsychologicalSafety and restrictive practices - incredible PhD #mhnr2025
Reflections from #mhnr2025 MHNursing research & innovation key to developing creative solutions from population to the ward. Too much focus on the ‘injectables’ rather than the art & science need. None of this would be possible without true input from those with lived experience.
September 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Reflections from #mhnr2025 MHNursing research & innovation key to developing creative solutions from population to the ward. Too much focus on the ‘injectables’ rather than the art & science need. None of this would be possible without true input from those with lived experience.
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Prof Paul Crawford talking about using creative video to improve the health literacy of young people. #MHNR2025 www.whatsupwitheveryone.com
What's Up With Everyone?
What's Up With Everyone is a project to improve mental health literacy, reducing stigma and opening up conversation around perfectionism, loneliness, competitiveness, social media and independence. Of...
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September 18, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Prof Paul Crawford talking about using creative video to improve the health literacy of young people. #MHNR2025 www.whatsupwitheveryone.com
At the 30th International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference #MHNR2025 - so important to keep raising the profile of #MHNursing research.
September 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
At the 30th International Mental Health Nursing Research Conference #MHNR2025 - so important to keep raising the profile of #MHNursing research.