Helen Dodd
@profhelendodd.bsky.social
Professor of Child Psychology & UKRI FLF @ExeterMed. Adventurous play. Child mental Health. Psychologist and parent, passionate about children's emotional well-being.
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"Everyone still looks smart and cohesive, but it's much more comfortable and suitable for physical activity."
@profhelendodd.bsky.social talking to BBC Devon today about the benefits of always active uniforms.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ActiveUniformAlliance #MadeToMove
@profhelendodd.bsky.social talking to BBC Devon today about the benefits of always active uniforms.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ActiveUniformAlliance #MadeToMove
School uniforms 'no good for running around' says Exeter expert
A professor says we cannot complain children are not active enough when they are dressed in uniform.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
"Everyone still looks smart and cohesive, but it's much more comfortable and suitable for physical activity."
@profhelendodd.bsky.social talking to BBC Devon today about the benefits of always active uniforms.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ActiveUniformAlliance #MadeToMove
@profhelendodd.bsky.social talking to BBC Devon today about the benefits of always active uniforms.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#ActiveUniformAlliance #MadeToMove
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Play England's new strategy recognises all the ways children play & that it's not them that need fixing but the systems round them. bit.ly/43AoFlFC
Congrats @eugeneminogue.bsky.social @profhelendodd.bsky.social @naomilott.bsky.social Paul Brindley @mic-martin.bsky.social @geekdadgamer.bsky.social
Congrats @eugeneminogue.bsky.social @profhelendodd.bsky.social @naomilott.bsky.social Paul Brindley @mic-martin.bsky.social @geekdadgamer.bsky.social
106415 Play England - Strategy Document FINAL
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May 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Play England's new strategy recognises all the ways children play & that it's not them that need fixing but the systems round them. bit.ly/43AoFlFC
Congrats @eugeneminogue.bsky.social @profhelendodd.bsky.social @naomilott.bsky.social Paul Brindley @mic-martin.bsky.social @geekdadgamer.bsky.social
Congrats @eugeneminogue.bsky.social @profhelendodd.bsky.social @naomilott.bsky.social Paul Brindley @mic-martin.bsky.social @geekdadgamer.bsky.social
Check out the new paper by the brilliant @ladyzoia.bsky.social - first (I believe!) longitudinal paper looking at intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety across childhood 👇
The second paper of my PhD is now out in the world! It is a longitudinal study exploring if intolerance of uncertainty predicts generalised anxiety. Thanks to
@profhelendodd.bsky.social, @jmorriss.bsky.social, @hollyrayson.bsky.social for all your support doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2025.103004
@profhelendodd.bsky.social, @jmorriss.bsky.social, @hollyrayson.bsky.social for all your support doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2025.103004
Redirecting
doi.org
March 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Check out the new paper by the brilliant @ladyzoia.bsky.social - first (I believe!) longitudinal paper looking at intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety across childhood 👇
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On International Women's Day 2025, I want to pay tribute to the courage of Dr Viktoriia Kovach, Chief Medical Officer of Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade.
In January, I spent 24 hours with the combat medics she leads on the front line. Please read 🇺🇦
#IWD25
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
In January, I spent 24 hours with the combat medics she leads on the front line. Please read 🇺🇦
#IWD25
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
‘We have a rule when we hear the sirens: if you’ve started operating, you don’t stop’: 24 hours with doctors on the Ukrainian frontline
Like the soldiers they battle to save, combat medics in Ukraine are under constant attack. Three years after the invasion, one NHS doctor bears witness
www.theguardian.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
On International Women's Day 2025, I want to pay tribute to the courage of Dr Viktoriia Kovach, Chief Medical Officer of Ukraine's Third Assault Brigade.
In January, I spent 24 hours with the combat medics she leads on the front line. Please read 🇺🇦
#IWD25
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
In January, I spent 24 hours with the combat medics she leads on the front line. Please read 🇺🇦
#IWD25
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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From gender stereotypes to inadequate facilities, girls continue to face barriers to getting outdoors.
This #InternationalWomensDay, explore four ways to ensure that your outdoor learning and play practice is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/making-...
This #InternationalWomensDay, explore four ways to ensure that your outdoor learning and play practice is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/making-...
Making outdoor learning and play inclusive of girls
The outdoors is for everyone — explore four ways to ensure that outdoor learning and play is safe, inclusive, and accessible for girls.
ltl.org.uk
March 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
From gender stereotypes to inadequate facilities, girls continue to face barriers to getting outdoors.
This #InternationalWomensDay, explore four ways to ensure that your outdoor learning and play practice is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/making-...
This #InternationalWomensDay, explore four ways to ensure that your outdoor learning and play practice is safe, inclusive, and accessible for all 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/making-...
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Great to see The Times editorial this morning backing our call to tackle the barriers which are stopping many children from playing outside.
February 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Great to see The Times editorial this morning backing our call to tackle the barriers which are stopping many children from playing outside.
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We all need to get behind the #FutureMindsCampaign to call for immediate and scalable steps to address children's mental health.
Find the report here
cypmhc.org.uk/publications...
Find the report here
cypmhc.org.uk/publications...
February 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We all need to get behind the #FutureMindsCampaign to call for immediate and scalable steps to address children's mental health.
Find the report here
cypmhc.org.uk/publications...
Find the report here
cypmhc.org.uk/publications...
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Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
November 24, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
I couldn’t agree more!
We are hearing a lot about the impact of social media on children’s well-being. Should the UK follow Australia’s lead and simply ban under 16’s from using it? But in all this debate, we must look at the other equally massive - and deeply connected - factor impacting children’s lives…🧵👇
November 30, 2024 at 2:55 PM
I couldn’t agree more!
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In light of Australia’s social media ban, here a brief reminder why bans do not address the core issues they are meant to solve, w @margaritap.bsky.social.
eiko-fried.com/social-media...
eiko-fried.com/social-media...
Social media bans don't address youth mental health problems » Eiko Fried
I co-wrote this piece with the fantastic Margarita Panayiotou, Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester who’s work focuses on psychometrics, measurement, social media & adolescent mental health...
eiko-fried.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:20 AM
In light of Australia’s social media ban, here a brief reminder why bans do not address the core issues they are meant to solve, w @margaritap.bsky.social.
eiko-fried.com/social-media...
eiko-fried.com/social-media...
Wisdom from the 9 yr old…
‘What kids need isn’t complicated mummy. I think they it’s: Food, water, love, somewhere safe to live, chance to learn and time to play’
⭐️🥰
‘What kids need isn’t complicated mummy. I think they it’s: Food, water, love, somewhere safe to live, chance to learn and time to play’
⭐️🥰
November 29, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Wisdom from the 9 yr old…
‘What kids need isn’t complicated mummy. I think they it’s: Food, water, love, somewhere safe to live, chance to learn and time to play’
⭐️🥰
‘What kids need isn’t complicated mummy. I think they it’s: Food, water, love, somewhere safe to live, chance to learn and time to play’
⭐️🥰
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🗺️The Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets, our new @wellcometrust.bsky.social funded research platform designed to increase the discoverability of longitudinal data across the world, is almost ready to launch! Sign up to be invited to our launch webinar -> www.landscaping-longitudinal-research.com/webinar
November 28, 2024 at 4:39 PM
🗺️The Atlas of Longitudinal Datasets, our new @wellcometrust.bsky.social funded research platform designed to increase the discoverability of longitudinal data across the world, is almost ready to launch! Sign up to be invited to our launch webinar -> www.landscaping-longitudinal-research.com/webinar
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ICYMI: Great analyis - short-term cuts = long-term effects on education and crime (& tax take). Youth clubs via @theifs.bsky.social ifs.org.uk/articles/how...
How cuts to youth clubs affected teen crime and education | Institute for Fiscal Studies
Teenagers affected by austerity-induced youth club closures performed 4% worse in exams at age 16 and became 14% more likely to commit crimes.
ifs.org.uk
November 28, 2024 at 4:43 PM
ICYMI: Great analyis - short-term cuts = long-term effects on education and crime (& tax take). Youth clubs via @theifs.bsky.social ifs.org.uk/articles/how...
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#WorkLifeBalance: Let’s End #ToxicProductivity - Harvard Business Review
“Toxic productivity is an unhealthy compulsion to be productive at all times, often at the expense of our #mentalhealth and physical well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life.”
hbr.org/2024/11/lets...
“Toxic productivity is an unhealthy compulsion to be productive at all times, often at the expense of our #mentalhealth and physical well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life.”
hbr.org/2024/11/lets...
Let’s End Toxic Productivity
Toxic productivity is an unhealthy compulsion to be productive at all times, often at the expense of our mental and physical well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. It’s a common senti...
hbr.org
November 26, 2024 at 7:42 AM
#WorkLifeBalance: Let’s End #ToxicProductivity - Harvard Business Review
“Toxic productivity is an unhealthy compulsion to be productive at all times, often at the expense of our #mentalhealth and physical well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life.”
hbr.org/2024/11/lets...
“Toxic productivity is an unhealthy compulsion to be productive at all times, often at the expense of our #mentalhealth and physical well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life.”
hbr.org/2024/11/lets...
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We've created a starter pack to help you find people and organisations that are passionate about play! Let us know who we've missed 😊
go.bsky.app/PRQsKEy
go.bsky.app/PRQsKEy
November 26, 2024 at 3:40 PM
We've created a starter pack to help you find people and organisations that are passionate about play! Let us know who we've missed 😊
go.bsky.app/PRQsKEy
go.bsky.app/PRQsKEy
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Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1,000 a month. A year later, nearly half of participants said they had housing.
Participants in Denver's basic-income program reported having more-secure housing, though results were similar in the trial and control groups.
www.businessinsider.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing.
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays.
The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k.
www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...
This makes so much sense to me. If the education system doesn’t work for so many children maybe the system is the problem rather than the children 🤔
Well worth a read.
Well worth a read.
"What is clear is that we repeatedly look at inherent factors within the child and attribute the issues to them. Well, this needs to stop."
@tom-campbell.bsky.social on his fears the curriculum is creating demand for SEND support
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
@tom-campbell.bsky.social on his fears the curriculum is creating demand for SEND support
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
What if we caused the SEND crisis ourselves?
The number of children being classed as having SEND is overwhelming - but have we stopped to think that the system could be to blame, asks the leader of E-ACT academy trust
www.tes.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:31 AM
This makes so much sense to me. If the education system doesn’t work for so many children maybe the system is the problem rather than the children 🤔
Well worth a read.
Well worth a read.
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Have you seen these short videos? Aimed at researchers who are keen to involve young people in their research as advisors/project partners, we coproduced this series of supportive HOW TO videos. digitalyouth.ac.uk/resources/wa... #copro #youthinvolvement
Watch & listen - Digital Youth
Explore our video and podcast library What is genuine collaboration? What does good involvement look like?
digitalyouth.ac.uk
November 26, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Have you seen these short videos? Aimed at researchers who are keen to involve young people in their research as advisors/project partners, we coproduced this series of supportive HOW TO videos. digitalyouth.ac.uk/resources/wa... #copro #youthinvolvement
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The strain on scientific publishing: we set out to characterise the remarkable growth of the scientific literature in the last few years, in spite of declining growth in total scientists. What is going on?
direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
A 🧵 1/n
#AcademicSky #PhDchat #ScientificPublishing #SciPub
direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
A 🧵 1/n
#AcademicSky #PhDchat #ScientificPublishing #SciPub
November 19, 2024 at 12:27 PM
The strain on scientific publishing: we set out to characterise the remarkable growth of the scientific literature in the last few years, in spite of declining growth in total scientists. What is going on?
direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
A 🧵 1/n
#AcademicSky #PhDchat #ScientificPublishing #SciPub
direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
A 🧵 1/n
#AcademicSky #PhDchat #ScientificPublishing #SciPub
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"The first large-scale prevention demonstrator when it comes to health."
We all have a role to play and @gmmoving.bsky.social are ready to support #LiveWell across GM alongside @andyburnham.bsky.social.
We all have a role to play and @gmmoving.bsky.social are ready to support #LiveWell across GM alongside @andyburnham.bsky.social.
November 22, 2024 at 11:06 AM
"The first large-scale prevention demonstrator when it comes to health."
We all have a role to play and @gmmoving.bsky.social are ready to support #LiveWell across GM alongside @andyburnham.bsky.social.
We all have a role to play and @gmmoving.bsky.social are ready to support #LiveWell across GM alongside @andyburnham.bsky.social.
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Zotero is great and I think that anyone who needs to organise and cite more than a handful of references should be using it. Here's an intro to Zotero that I made for my undergrad students (but the info is relevant for anyone new to Zotero).
Full vid [13 mins]: youtu.be/SlUHjOqVCyU
Preview ⬇️
Full vid [13 mins]: youtu.be/SlUHjOqVCyU
Preview ⬇️
November 15, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Zotero is great and I think that anyone who needs to organise and cite more than a handful of references should be using it. Here's an intro to Zotero that I made for my undergrad students (but the info is relevant for anyone new to Zotero).
Full vid [13 mins]: youtu.be/SlUHjOqVCyU
Preview ⬇️
Full vid [13 mins]: youtu.be/SlUHjOqVCyU
Preview ⬇️
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It's so good to see the full version of this substantial review of contemporary research into children's play published by Play Wales in both English and Welsh and wonderful to work with Ludicology on this too. Working on this is what kept me busy during much of 2023
Playing and being well – A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales - Play Wales
This literature review focuses on the importance of children’s play and wellbeing. It is a review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on Wales.
play.wales
November 15, 2024 at 9:41 PM
It's so good to see the full version of this substantial review of contemporary research into children's play published by Play Wales in both English and Welsh and wonderful to work with Ludicology on this too. Working on this is what kept me busy during much of 2023
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"We will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X. We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere."
https://buff.ly/4hLmYHe
https://buff.ly/4hLmYHe
November 13, 2024 at 11:45 AM
"We will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X. We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere."
https://buff.ly/4hLmYHe
https://buff.ly/4hLmYHe
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Our streets have an enormous impact on our lives: How are they designed and for whom? Cars or people?
Prioritizing people over cars increases the autonomy of children; improves sociability among citizens; and creates more gender, age, and ability-equitable places.
modacitylife.com/curbing-traffic
Prioritizing people over cars increases the autonomy of children; improves sociability among citizens; and creates more gender, age, and ability-equitable places.
modacitylife.com/curbing-traffic
October 22, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Our streets have an enormous impact on our lives: How are they designed and for whom? Cars or people?
Prioritizing people over cars increases the autonomy of children; improves sociability among citizens; and creates more gender, age, and ability-equitable places.
modacitylife.com/curbing-traffic
Prioritizing people over cars increases the autonomy of children; improves sociability among citizens; and creates more gender, age, and ability-equitable places.
modacitylife.com/curbing-traffic