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cathycreswell.bsky.social
Professor of Developmental Clinical Psychology and lead of the TOPIC multigroup research group at the University of Oxford, UK. Views my own.
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Our very own Dr. Alex Lau-Zhu is on the latest episode of "Let's Talk about CBT Research Matters", discussing his paper on flash forward mental imagery and #anxiety in #youngpeople. Click the link below to listen 👇🎧 bit.ly/41m1J8H @oxexppsy.bsky.social @babcppodcasts.bsky.social

Great to see The Times editorial this morning backing our call to tackle the barriers which are stopping many children from playing outside.

Would you like more child and adolescent mental health content on your BlueSky in 2025? 🤔 These starter packs have 200 BlueSky+ profiles 👥 These are crowdsourced, so further accounts to add (including self nominations) all appreciated! 📇 Pt. 1: go.bsky.app/KSGUBYg Pt. 2: go.bsky.app/TbtddRW

Congratulations to Maxwell Klapow for publishing this review and meta-analysis in the Journal of Positive Psychology on positive #psychology #interventions in prison settings. 🎉 Read his paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @oxexppsy.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

If you're a #mentalhealth #researcher, have a look at the Mental Health Research Incubator's latest #funding and #opportunities post! There are a wide variety of opportunities for different research career stages as well as several webinars that may be of interest.

In this article for the @wsj.com, Dr Lucy Foulkes outlines the responsibility of #socialmedia tech companies to protect #teenagers, and why parental and guardian support is incredibly important in our digital-led world. @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social 📝 www.wsj.com/health/welln... (🎨 Madeline McMahon)

Children growing up in poverty are 4 times more likely to struggle with mental health issues by the time they're 11, compared to kids from wealthier families. 🧠 That's why we're supporting @centreformh.bsky.social's #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable action. 👇 brnw.ch/21wQuqS

🧵This #Children’sMentalHealthWeek we launched the #FutureMinds campaign urging the Government to take action and support children’s mental health as an investment in the future of our society. We came together with leading charities to make the case for change, providing a clear costed plan. 1/4

Interested in receiving more writing tips like the one below? Apply now for our #mentalhealth #research Writing Retreat to receive focused writing time & guidance from senior colleagues and panel members on how to write a good funding application! 👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...

"It’s also motivating to realise that, at the core, we share a common goal of improving people’s lives." In this Kavli Trust article, Dr Tessa Reardon reflects on the importance of sharing knowledge in health research. 🧠 Read her thoughts here 👇 kavlifondet.no/en/2025/01/c... (📷 F. Naumann)

Over the last year, #CoSpace has worked with young people in the UK and #Japan to co-create #international recommendations for #MentalHealthSupport Here is what they said: Supported by @topicgroup.bsky.social @oxexppsy.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk @ukri.org JSPS LeadersUnlocked NCCHD FTCJ everybeing

Are you part of a #clinical team interested in using OSI (Online Support & Intervention) to treat child #anxiety? This webinar explores child anxiety & how OSI: ✅provides quality & flexible support for children & families ✅boosts access ✅cuts wait times Sign up: info.koahealth.com/rethinking-c...

Really looking forward to this ⬇️⬇️ hope to see lots of you there

For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we’ve made a video for mental health practitioners about Developmental Language Disorder! #DevLangDis affects 7% of ppl, and is over represented in MH settings. We introduce DLD and have tips for making MH support more accessible. Please share! youtu.be/Ko6sFea3v0w?...

Agree, very timely report from @cypmentalhealth.bluesky.social We need to enhance access and quality of care. STADIA trial in CAMHS highlights significant mh needs - but many referrals are rejected, with delays in receiving help doi.org/10.1111/jcpp... New ACAMH blog👉 www.acamh.org/blog/the-sta...

Happy Wednesday! ✨We've shared all of the latest and upcoming funding and career development opportunities for #mentalhealth #researchers! 📢 Read here: mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mid-week-rou... Feat funding from @nihr.bsky.social, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, @ssa-addiction.bsky.social & more!

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...

We support the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps to address children's mental health. Read more: cypmhc.org.uk/publications...

Today we’re launching the Future Minds campaign with Centre for Mental Health, the CYP Mental Health Coalition, YoungMinds and The Prudence Trust. We’re urging the Govt to deliver urgent reform and investment to boost children’s mental health. More here 👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

As a member of the Children & Young People's Mental Health Coalition, we support the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the Children's Mental Health Crisis. Read more: vist.ly/3mu8j7d #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

Happy Wednesday! ✨ We're diving back into work by sharing all of the latest funding and career development opportunities for #mentalhealth #researchers! 📢Check it out here: mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mid-week-rou... Featuring funding from @nihr.bsky.social, @wellcometrust.bsky.social and more!

Cultural competence in research - what is it and how do you do it in your research? These questions and more in this awesome guest post from @sumanprinjha.bsky.social 💭 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/suman-prinjh...

Finding it difficult to fill up a blank page? Forget the formalities and write your points in the way you think/speak. Sign up to be notified when applications open for our fully-funded Writing Retreat for #mentalhealth #researchers in July 2025. 👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...

FANTASTIC opportunity here for anyone (in the UK) working up a mental health research fellowship application who needs a bit of space and support ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Early career bods, this is a must attend webinar 👇👍 'Encouraging the next generation of CAMHS researchers' www.acamh.org/event/camh-e... Keynote from address @tamsinford.bsky.social 'Whys and wherefores of an academic career' Only costs 🦑🦑🦑🦑🦑

Welcome to the OSI-Grows Bluesky account 💻 We are evaluating the outcomes of OSI (an online parent-led treatment for child anxiety) in routine clinical practice! Follow us to find out more and for updates! 📢 osiresearch.org.uk/osi-grows/

Great to see Profs Kam Bhui, @minafazeloxford.bsky.social, @cathycreswell.bsky.social & David Ndetei discuss resilience & mental health amongst young people in India, Kenya & globally at @somervillecollege.bsky.social this evening. Lots of interesting discussion & ideas. #mentalhealth

Are you a parent or carer who wants to be involved in developing research about the mental health of children and young people? Join the Parent Carer Research Network parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk

The Parent Carer Research Network, in partnership between Mental Health in Development and the Charlie Waller, is here. We welcome any #parents or #carers interested in getting involved in #research to improve children and young people's #MentalHealth parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk

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Amazing opportunity for addiction services ⬇️⬇️

Happy new year! ✨We're diving into 2025 by sharing all of the latest and upcoming funding and career development opportunities for #mentalhealth #researchers! 👇Check it out here: mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mid-week-rou... Featuring funding from @nihr.bsky.social @mhrincubator.bsky.social & more.

Great to have our work featured here. Thanks @nihrarcs.bsky.social for all the support to help us to increase access to effective treatments for common mental health problems in children and young people

Delighted to share this systematic review and meta-analysis of CBT (prevention and treatment) outcomes for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders. Fantastic work led by Siyu Zhou www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Happy holidays from all of us and thanks to our ICATS team for these festive cats 🐈

Read our final newsletter of 2024❄️the December national ARCs newsletter, for our latest roundup of news, blogs & opportunities from across the country: mailchi.mp/nihr/decembe... ☃️ Browse #ARCadvent this month, as we post a daily reveal of the most popular stories of the year!

#ARCadvent day 1️⃣4️⃣: Four online therapies for #anxiety & post-traumatic stress disorder #PTSD developed by @ox.ac.uk – one targeting childhood anxiety supported by @arc-oxtv.bsky.social – have shown promising results & are now available on the #NHS. www.arc-oxtv.nihr.ac.uk/news/oxford-...

📣Calling all NMAHPs associated with the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board: Oxford Health BRC offers funding to help support the preparation of your doctoral application. Express your interest by 13 Dec 2024. 👇 @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social

If you work in a UK child mental health service and provide treatment for anxiety to autistic (and likely autistic) children do consider taking part in this new study ⬇️⬇️

Very proud of this lot and hugely grateful for all the schools and families that have taken part 😻

Do you know any early career researchers in the UK who have contributed something special to improve research practices? The call for the 2025 Dorothy Bishop award is open now! Nominations close on 26 January 2025. www.ukrn.org/2024/12/12/t...

Welcome to the Bluesky account for the STAR-CAT Study! 👋 We are investigating the effectiveness of an online parent-led intervention (OSI-A), adapted for autistic children with anxiety problems 💻 Follow us to find out more and for updates about the study! 📢

Thanks so much for having me and for the great (and impressively quickly published) summary ukpts.org/ukpts-bites-...

📢📢📢 Fully funded ESRC studentship with us here in @oxexppsy.bsky.social focussing on youth trauma and sexual harm with Dr Alex Lau-Zhu, Prof Lucy Bowes and Dr Carmen Chan. Deadline is Jan 3rd (link says Dec 3rd in error): www.granduniondtp.ac.uk/enhancing-ea...

Our ICATS team are still out and about visiting schools all over England. Great to see they hadn't forgotten us!

Are you a #cbt or other psychological support professional? Ever thought about mental health research?💭 Check out our great blog by #LaylaMofrad and #RichardThwaites to read about why #mentalhealth research needs you! mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/psychologica...

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Forget the new advent calendar, here's a real treat: Our FREE online lunchtime seminar from @cathycreswell.bsky.social on harnessing #parents & digital in #children and young peoples' #mental #healthcare 🗓️ 6 December, 12noon GMT REGISTER: ukpts.org/bites #psychology #childdevelopment #psyscisky