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Dan Leightley
@leightley.bsky.social
Academic, runner, Army Reservist.
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Super interesting work using health admin records by @simondymond.bsky.social and colleagues, looking at gambling-related suicide - especially good on use of services and opportunities for interventions

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/researc...
Research reveals people with a gambling disorder are more likely to die by suicide | King's College London
People diagnosed with a gambling disorder are significantly more likely to die by suicide, according to new research by Swansea University in collaboration with King’s College London and Gambling Harm...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Our new paper published in Psychiatry Research: Daily associations between posttraumatic stress disorder, cannabis use, and negative affect among veterans. #PTSD #veterans @iasatusc.bsky.social @uscpsychiatry.bsky.social @leightley.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
July 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Are you a UK Armed Forces veteran?

We’re running a new survey to understand your digital needs 🧠💻

Your voice will help shape future support for the veteran community.

Take the 10-min survey here:
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

#Veterans #UKMRG #DigitalInclusion
Veterans’ Digital Needs UK - Survey
Veterans’ Digital Needs UK - Survey
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk
May 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This is super fanatic news! Well done Dr King!
Doctoral thesis successfully defended.

Huge thanks to @simondymond.bsky.social and Alan Finnegan for a great discussion of my thesis this morning. And to Dan @leightley.bsky.social, Nicola and Neil for the last few years of supervision!

#PhDone #DoctorateDone #PhDChat
April 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Kickstart 2025 with Dry January! Join those who have sought to reduce their alcohol consumption and make healthier choices. Use DrinksRation - available on iOS and Android:

https://buff.ly/3F0cvFo

#DryJanuary #DrinksRation #HealthyStart #ArmedForces
DrinksRation
An app to help Armed Forces personnel reduce the amount they drink
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December 28, 2024 at 6:44 PM
🚀 Shaping the Future: AI in the Armed Forces Charity Sector 🚀

AI is reshaping how we work and support communities, with significant potential in the Armed Forces charity sector. Read our consensus statement on the role of AI:

📘 Read the statement: https://buff.ly/41CHNPx
December 16, 2024 at 12:53 PM
An excellent piece in RUSI looking at the impact of AI as an interdisciplinary tool aiding both defence & mental health. It's well-established that the strategic application of AI can bolster readiness & improve resilience. Kudos to Dr. Stuart Middleton from Southampton. https://buff.ly/4g6ljdS.
November 27, 2024 at 10:54 AM
🚀 Exploring Software Development 💻

In the dynamic field of coding, MVPs often miss the mark in research. Enter the Research Viable Product, bridging research and practice. I discuss:
🔍 MVP limitations in research
💡 RVP's role in research-focused projects
#Innovation #ResearchSoftware
Navigating the software development landscape: Introducing the term Research Viable Product (RVP) – Short Position Statement
I have recently just published as an open-source pre-print my thoughts and views on the need for a new term in the development lifecycle called 'Research Viable Product'.  You can read the full…
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November 25, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Hello Bluesky! 🌟 I’m Dan, a Lecturer @kcl exploring how digital health, AI, and wearables can transform mental health & wellbeing. Passionate about Armed Forces health, precision population health, and creating real-world impact. Let’s connect and share ideas!
November 17, 2024 at 10:29 PM