Karli Montague-Cardoso, PhD
drkm-c.bsky.social
Karli Montague-Cardoso, PhD
@drkm-c.bsky.social
Executive Editor of PLOS Mental Health. UK Leadership Committee for GMHPN. Previously an academic neuroscientist for 15 years before moving into editorial. Particular interest in bringing mental health lived experience into publishing.
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"Every Brilliant Thing”, an interactive play now in the West End starring @lennyhenryofficial.bsky.social, has been shown by University of North Carolina to reduce suicide-associated stigma among students, even a month post-performance

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A performing arts intervention to decrease suicide stigma on campus: A three time point assessment of “Every Brilliant Thing”
Suicidality is stigmatized, with discussions on the topic considered taboo by some. Fine arts may tackle subjects that people find hard to address. In 2024, a tour of “Every Brilliant Thing,” an inter...
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August 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Researchers at University of Zurich & University of Bern explore emotional and behavioral changes in children during the pandemic, which appear to be influenced by changes in parental mental health.

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Trajectories of emotional and behavioral problems in young children during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on mental health of children. This study aimed to explore the trajectories of emotional and behavioral problems in children aged 1–6 years over four time...
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March 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Research from @ucl.ac.uk and University of Tübingen explores the differences in metacognition associated with depressive and compulsive behaviours.

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Metacognitive biases in anxiety-depression and compulsivity extend across perception and memory
Metacognitive biases are characteristic of common mental health disorders like depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, recent transdiagnostic approaches consistently contradict tr...
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March 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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This week is #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

@drkm-c.bsky.social, Professor Amanda Kirby & Dr Luke Beardon outline how our journal aims to provide a platform for all perspectives and recognize what needs championing and challenging for the field to progress

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Neurodivergence and mental health—Recognising what needs championing and challenging
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March 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Why don't psychotherapists use more e-mental health to keep in touch with their clients? Researchers from Evangelisches Klinikum Bethel and Bielefeld University evaluate attitudes towards e-mental health in a sample of German psychotherapists.
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Why do psychotherapists use so little e-mental health in psychotherapy? Insights from a sample of psychotherapists in Germany
During the COVID-19 pandemic, psychotherapists had to use e-mental health to continue their treatment and to stay in contact with patients. Even after the pandemic, many psychotherapists continued to ...
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March 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Researchers from University of Melbourne evaluate the potential of podcasts as mental health interventions.

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The impact of podcast-based interventions on mental health: A systematic scoping review
Podcasts are increasingly being used for mental health-related messaging. The objective of this scoping review is to understand how podcasts are being used as a platform for mental health-related inte...
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April 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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In our latest 'Community Case Studies' blog, we speak to Suzanne Fox from the Yellow Tulip Project - a youth-driven movement tackling the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.

TW: Includes discussion of suicide which some may find triggering

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PLOS Mental Health Community Case Studies: Planting Hope and Smashing the Stigma, one Yellow Tulip Bulb at a Time - Speaking of Medicine and Health
In the latest ‘Community Case Studies’ blog, PLOS Mental Health speaks to Suzanne Fox about her journey with the Yellow Tulip Project…
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April 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Researchers from @ucl.ac.uk and @lshtm.bsky.social explore the barriers and facilitators to addressing mental health needs among ethic and sexual minority groups in order to better inform support service approaches in England and Wales
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Barriers and facilitators to addressing mental health needs among Asian, Black and Latin American men who have sex with men (MSM) in England and Wales: A qualitative study
Ethnic and sexual minority groups are underserved by mental health services globally despite having potentially greater need. This study aimed to explore how the intersections between sexual orientati...
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April 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Ketamine and Mental Health - is it safe?

Jennifer Swainson and colleagues from @ualberta.bsky.social, @ucalgary.bsky.social and NOSM University explore the therapeutic potential and safety of Ketamine in the context of mental health

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Ketamine for mental health - A naturalistic inventory of prescribing practices, safety, and adverse effects
Ketamine is an NMDA receptor antagonist, long used for its anesthetic and pain reducing properties, but has more recently demonstrated efficacy for treating depression. Evidence is also emerging for o...
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April 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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#NewPLOSMentalHealthArticle: Benefits of a growth mindset

A longitudinal survey from University of California Riverside & Landmark College shows that a growth mindset (belief that things can change) could be protective for mental health during challenging times

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January 8, 2025 at 5:47 AM
@plosmentalhealth.org published a lot of Articles over the festive season, which reflect the journal's mission. After taking a much-needed break for my well-being, it's time to get up to speed....
January 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I think it's great that my first post on here is this:

PLOS Mental Health is launching a lived experience focus group for 2025! To find out more about who we are looking for, what they will do, and how to apply, take a look at this blog:

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PLOS Mental Health’s Lived Experience Focus Group - Applications Open! - Speaking of Medicine and Health
We mentioned in a recent blog post in honour of our 1 year anniversary as a journal, that PLOS Mental Health is…
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November 28, 2024 at 7:31 AM