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Circadian Mental Health Network @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social · 16h

With the clocks about to change for many of us this month, it's the perfect time to share our first Research Spotlight blog!
Explore the impact of Daylight Saving Time with Dr Aiste Steponenaite
www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/the-gre...
#daylightsavingtime #sleepresearch

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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 17h

Two members of the @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social LEAP delve into the process of choosing the top 10 body clock, sleep & mental health research priorities 😴 and why it was a good example of lived experience involvement in a priority setting partnership.

Read their blog here 👉 tinyurl.com/yc6vh82y

Having lived with bipolar disorder and associated sleep and body clock disruption for so long, I am really keen to understand what is going on in my brain and body when my mood disorder wrecks my sleep patterns, and i know the only way to find out is for someone to actually do the research

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Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · 5d

🔹 Afternoon Core Session: @hubmetpsych.bsky.social on The Metabolism and Mental Health Connection.

Discover how metabolism shapes mind and mood and share your insights to guide future research 👇
www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com/takepart

#MHPSummit2025 #WorldMentalHealthDay

Take Part — The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry

We are carrying out a research study to better understand whether changes to metabolism are connected to future changes in clinical outcomes in people with severe mental health conditions.

www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 5d

One of the highlights of the day so far! Some excellent talks from our ECRs, including some of our own Edinburgh researchers!

Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 5d

🌍 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reflect on the progress made by the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry over the past year.

Read our latest blog to see how far we’ve come and what’s next for the field 👇
🔗 www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com/blog/celebra...

#MetabolicPsychiatry #MentalHealthResearch

Celebrating One Year — The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry

World Mental Health Day was established on October 10th 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Since then, it has been observed every year with the aim of raising awareness in the global...

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 5d

🌎 Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍

We are excited to be at the Playfair Library today for the MHP's first Research Summit in partnership with MQ Mental Health Research - we'll be sharing our highlights throughout the day so stay tuned!

Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · 6d

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 💙
We’re in Edinburgh for the first-ever MHP Research Summit 2025, bringing together researchers, clinicians & people with lived experience to advance understanding of severe mental illness.

Follow along for highlights!
#MHPSummit2025 #MentalHealthResearch

Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 5d

🌍This #WorldMentalHealthDay take a moment to read Hub research fellow, Dr Joanne Kenney's latest blog for The Mental Elf, which explores the latest evidence on stimulant and non-stimulant treatments, and what clinicians need to know👇

🔗 tinyurl.com/wmhd251

Treating ADHD in psychosis: What does the evidence say about safety? - National Elf Service

How safe is it to treat ADHD in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders? New long-term data offers pragmatic reassurance, but also some warnings.

tinyurl.com

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Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · 6d

ECR Workshop Proteomics & Mental Health happening today at the Edinburgh Futures Institute!

ECRs are exploring large-scale proteomics to uncover biomarkers & causal pathways in mental health led by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @datamind.bsky.social

#ECR #MentalHealthResearch #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 6d

🌍 This #WorldMentalHealthDay we will be attending the UKRI Mental Health Platform's first Research Summit!

Follow along tomorrow to learn more about @mhplatform.bsky.social's 6 Hubs and how we are working together to advance research into #severementalillness (SMI) 🧠

Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 7d

Our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI interim survey is open until 31st October! 📢

We’re asking you to help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health.

Take part in the survey using the link below to have your voice heard👇

tinyurl.com/psphub3

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 20d

The 2nd survey of our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI PSP is now live! 📢

We’re asking you to help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health.

Take part in the survey using the link below to have your voice heard👇

tinyurl.com/psphub3

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Brain and Genomics Hub @braingenhub.bsky.social · 15d

The wait is over! Today, we're making it official at our launch event here in Cardiff.

We're excited to share our mission and goals with individuals with experience, researchers, clinicians and policymakers.

Stay tuned for updates ✨ 🧠

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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 14d

Do you have an opportunity to share with #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers? 🤔

Our #OppUp page lists upcoming events, funding calls & more for mental health & addiction researchers and we'd love to share yours!

Submit your entry below 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunities-update

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David Ashbrook @davidashbrook.bsky.social · 19d

Fantastic day, great science. Really looking forward to joining this great group.

Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 19d

Today we’re marking 1 year of the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry with our first Annual Meeting in Edinburgh 🎉

Keynote talks, workstream updates & discussions around future collaborations — building momentum for research at the interface of metabolic health & severe mental illness.

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 19d

Today we’re marking 1 year of the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry with our first Annual Meeting in Edinburgh 🎉

Keynote talks, workstream updates & discussions around future collaborations — building momentum for research at the interface of metabolic health & severe mental illness.

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 20d

For more information about the PSP, head over to www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com/takepart 🧠

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · 20d

The 2nd survey of our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI PSP is now live! 📢

We’re asking you to help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health.

Take part in the survey using the link below to have your voice heard👇

tinyurl.com/psphub3

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Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · 21d

⏳ Registration closes next week! – only 13 tickets left for the MHP Research Summit (10th Oct | Edinburgh)

Keynotes & partner-led sessions: full programme live: rebrand.ly/mhp-summit-p...

@mqmentalhealth.bsky.social @datamind.bsky.social, @catapultnetwork.bsky.social, @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social

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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 21d

Are you a researcher who's interested in developing their PPI skills?

Our upcoming 3-session training course starts next month, find out more below! 👇

The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 15

More funders & institutions want researchers to have patient & public involvement built into their studies/PhD programmes.

If you're a researcher in any field & want to incorporate PPI in your work in a more inclusive way, take a look at our course!

More info 👉 www.mcpin.org/work-with-us/training/

New PPI training dates - autumn 2025, don't miss out - book your place now

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The McPin Foundation @mcpinfoundation.bsky.social · 22d

Two days to go 🚨

Our free webinar 'New Treatments in Bipolar' is THIS Thursday 5.15-6.30pm.

If you have lived experience of Bipolar, or work/have an interest in the topic, come join us!

Get your tickets here 👉 tinyurl.com/5h6bd855

@bipolaruk.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @drtgergel.bsky.social

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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · 22d

Don't forget - MQ Mental Health will be opening expressions of interest for 2026 Fellowship funding on 3 Nov!

The MQ Fellowships are aimed at researchers interested in launching their own independent research career, with grants of up to £250,000.

Learn more:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/research-pro...

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Mental Health Platform @mhplatform.bsky.social · 29d

⏳ Last chance to register!

MHP Research Summit (10th Oct | Edinburgh) – few tickets left & close to selling out.

👀Detailed programme now live: rebrand.ly/mhp-summit-p...

#MHPSummit2025

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Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry @hubmetpsych.bsky.social · Sep 15

We are back with a new 'In Conversation' blog post, just in time for Postdoc Appreciation Week! ❤️

Meet and learn more about the work of one of our fantastic Postdoctoral Researchers Dr Dina Farran 👇

www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com/blog/in-conv...

#postdocappreciationweek #mentalhealthresearch

In Conversation with Dr Dina Farran — The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry

Welcome back to our ‘In Conversation’ series, where we introduce you to the people who make the Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry’s research happen. In this post, meet Dr Dina Farran, a Postdoctoral Resear...

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Circadian Mental Health Network @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social · Sep 15

This World Mental Health Day, we would love to shine a spotlight on the amazing work being done by ECRs working in mental health and circadian science. If you're interested in this opportunity, please register here:
Deadline for interest: 29th September
#worldmentalhealthday #ECR #publicengagement

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