TOPIC Research Team
@topicgroup.bsky.social
The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC) Research Team is a multi-group team based in the
Depts of Experimental Psychology & Psychiatry, University of Oxford
Depts of Experimental Psychology & Psychiatry, University of Oxford
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We're on a mission to learn more about excessive worry in young people, and how to help those who experience it. Could your school or youth organisation help? Register your interest here: tinyurl.com/2c4jm59p
February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
We're on a mission to learn more about excessive worry in young people, and how to help those who experience it. Could your school or youth organisation help? Register your interest here: tinyurl.com/2c4jm59p
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For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, the WISDOM network are encouraging schools and colleges to join with research that strengthens understanding on children's mental health.
This year's theme is "This Is My Place", promoting inclusive and nurturing environments for young people.
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This year's theme is "This Is My Place", promoting inclusive and nurturing environments for young people.
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Join the WISDOM Schools Research Network this Children’s Mental Health Week – NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre
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February 11, 2026 at 10:12 AM
For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, the WISDOM network are encouraging schools and colleges to join with research that strengthens understanding on children's mental health.
This year's theme is "This Is My Place", promoting inclusive and nurturing environments for young people.
tinyurl.com/5xmwk9b9
This year's theme is "This Is My Place", promoting inclusive and nurturing environments for young people.
tinyurl.com/5xmwk9b9
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Read more about the findings from the study in the programme report: digitalyouth.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
DIORA (Dynamic Interplay of Online Risk and Resilience in Adolescence) took place under the UKRI-funded project Digital Youth
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #DigitalBalance
DIORA (Dynamic Interplay of Online Risk and Resilience in Adolescence) took place under the UKRI-funded project Digital Youth
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #DigitalBalance
digitalyouth.ac.uk
February 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Read more about the findings from the study in the programme report: digitalyouth.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
DIORA (Dynamic Interplay of Online Risk and Resilience in Adolescence) took place under the UKRI-funded project Digital Youth
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #DigitalBalance
DIORA (Dynamic Interplay of Online Risk and Resilience in Adolescence) took place under the UKRI-funded project Digital Youth
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #DigitalBalance
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Today is #SaferInternetDay
The DIORA study looked at what young people do online and how it makes them feel
The animation below designed with young people turns the findings from the UKRI-funded study into bite-sized practical tips looking at how these experiences shape mental health and wellbeing
The DIORA study looked at what young people do online and how it makes them feel
The animation below designed with young people turns the findings from the UKRI-funded study into bite-sized practical tips looking at how these experiences shape mental health and wellbeing
February 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Today is #SaferInternetDay
The DIORA study looked at what young people do online and how it makes them feel
The animation below designed with young people turns the findings from the UKRI-funded study into bite-sized practical tips looking at how these experiences shape mental health and wellbeing
The DIORA study looked at what young people do online and how it makes them feel
The animation below designed with young people turns the findings from the UKRI-funded study into bite-sized practical tips looking at how these experiences shape mental health and wellbeing
Understanding hikikomori through lived experience and research.
Upcoming online event convened by our visiting colleague Professor Motohiro Sakai - do join, it’s guaranteed to be a fascinating and informative event.
Upcoming online event convened by our visiting colleague Professor Motohiro Sakai - do join, it’s guaranteed to be a fascinating and informative event.
February 7, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Understanding hikikomori through lived experience and research.
Upcoming online event convened by our visiting colleague Professor Motohiro Sakai - do join, it’s guaranteed to be a fascinating and informative event.
Upcoming online event convened by our visiting colleague Professor Motohiro Sakai - do join, it’s guaranteed to be a fascinating and informative event.
Incredible achievement- congratulations to the @starcatstudy.bsky.social team and all the clinical teams involved 🙌
We're excited to have reached our first big recruitment milestone - over 100 families are now part of the STAR-CAT study! Fantastic work from all of our clinical teams 🤩
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Incredible achievement- congratulations to the @starcatstudy.bsky.social team and all the clinical teams involved 🙌
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Run - don't walk - to apply for our fully-funded GROW 2026 Researcher Development Programme for #mentalhealth & #addiction early career researchers! 💫
⏰ Mon 2 March, 12pm
Don't miss your chance to apply for this incredible opportunity! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow
⏰ Mon 2 March, 12pm
Don't miss your chance to apply for this incredible opportunity! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow
February 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Run - don't walk - to apply for our fully-funded GROW 2026 Researcher Development Programme for #mentalhealth & #addiction early career researchers! 💫
⏰ Mon 2 March, 12pm
Don't miss your chance to apply for this incredible opportunity! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow
⏰ Mon 2 March, 12pm
Don't miss your chance to apply for this incredible opportunity! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/grow
📣Are you looking to build your research career around creating environments in which primary school aged children’s strengths and abilities are identified and enabled? Come and work with us in this exciting research fellowship
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January 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
📣Are you looking to build your research career around creating environments in which primary school aged children’s strengths and abilities are identified and enabled? Come and work with us in this exciting research fellowship
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
📣 Come and work with us! Seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to work across our Strengths based and All About Me projects- more info here
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January 31, 2026 at 3:59 PM
📣 Come and work with us! Seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to work across our Strengths based and All About Me projects- more info here
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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Happy New Year from all the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country!
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Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
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What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
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Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
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What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
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January 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Happy New Year from all the NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country!
🎉
Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
🌟
What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
🖱️
🎉
Here are our 25 most popular newsletter stories from 2025:
mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...
🌟
What a variety!
Scroll to the end to see the top-most clicked-on stories
🖱️
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Are you interested in taking the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction #research career? 👣
The MHR Incubator has a guide to help you progress your career - whether you're starting out or trying to establish independence.
Check it out here:👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/take-the-nex...
The MHR Incubator has a guide to help you progress your career - whether you're starting out or trying to establish independence.
Check it out here:👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/take-the-nex...
Take the next step – Mental Health Research
First steps → Start publishing → Join a research project → Do further training → Set up your own research project → Funding sources → Find a mentor →
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Are you interested in taking the next step in your #mentalhealth or #addiction #research career? 👣
The MHR Incubator has a guide to help you progress your career - whether you're starting out or trying to establish independence.
Check it out here:👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/take-the-nex...
The MHR Incubator has a guide to help you progress your career - whether you're starting out or trying to establish independence.
Check it out here:👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/take-the-nex...
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Reminder: The MHR Incubator is #hiring! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to help us run events, manage budgets and co-lead the Incubator. Apply now to be a part of our friendly team!
Know anybody who fits the bill? Please share this job description with them!
Know anybody who fits the bill? Please share this job description with them!
We’re hiring! – Part-time Programmes Manager – Mental Health Research
The Mental Health Research (MHR) Incubator is hiring! We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to help us with the running of our various programmes (including events) and manage…
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Reminder: The MHR Incubator is #hiring! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to help us run events, manage budgets and co-lead the Incubator. Apply now to be a part of our friendly team!
Know anybody who fits the bill? Please share this job description with them!
Know anybody who fits the bill? Please share this job description with them!
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Want to find other #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers? 🔎 Or are you keen for others to find you?
Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! Start building your #network, now!
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Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! Start building your #network, now!
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January 23, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Want to find other #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers? 🔎 Or are you keen for others to find you?
Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! Start building your #network, now!
📍 buff.ly/sQ00QuL
Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! Start building your #network, now!
📍 buff.ly/sQ00QuL
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Work with our team at @topicgroup.bsky.social (Now called Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research)! We're hiring a postdoc and a research fellow on projects related to neurodiversity and strengths in children and adolescents. Links below:
January 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Work with our team at @topicgroup.bsky.social (Now called Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research)! We're hiring a postdoc and a research fellow on projects related to neurodiversity and strengths in children and adolescents. Links below:
New year new job? Come and work with us as the manager for the Mental Health in Development theme of the @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social.
Post available 60% fte until 31/3/28.
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Post available 60% fte until 31/3/28.
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
New year new job? Come and work with us as the manager for the Mental Health in Development theme of the @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social.
Post available 60% fte until 31/3/28.
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Post available 60% fte until 31/3/28.
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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🎄❄️Happy holidays! ❄️🎄
Wishing you and your loved ones a great holiday season and a happy New Year! 🌟
We're on leave until January but can't wait to show you what's in store for the MHR Incubator 2026! See you in the new year 👋
Wishing you and your loved ones a great holiday season and a happy New Year! 🌟
We're on leave until January but can't wait to show you what's in store for the MHR Incubator 2026! See you in the new year 👋
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
🎄❄️Happy holidays! ❄️🎄
Wishing you and your loved ones a great holiday season and a happy New Year! 🌟
We're on leave until January but can't wait to show you what's in store for the MHR Incubator 2026! See you in the new year 👋
Wishing you and your loved ones a great holiday season and a happy New Year! 🌟
We're on leave until January but can't wait to show you what's in store for the MHR Incubator 2026! See you in the new year 👋
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Happy Holidays from the STAR-CAT team!
As the year comes to an end, we want to say a big thank you to all of the families and clinical services who have been involved in the study so far! 🌟
We hope everyone has a relaxing break over the festive period 🎄⛄
As the year comes to an end, we want to say a big thank you to all of the families and clinical services who have been involved in the study so far! 🌟
We hope everyone has a relaxing break over the festive period 🎄⛄
December 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Happy Holidays from the STAR-CAT team!
As the year comes to an end, we want to say a big thank you to all of the families and clinical services who have been involved in the study so far! 🌟
We hope everyone has a relaxing break over the festive period 🎄⛄
As the year comes to an end, we want to say a big thank you to all of the families and clinical services who have been involved in the study so far! 🌟
We hope everyone has a relaxing break over the festive period 🎄⛄
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"My career path has been winding, but my motivation has never wavered."
💼 Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.
To read about Simona's experience & other researchers', click below 🔎
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💼 Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.
To read about Simona's experience & other researchers', click below 🔎
buff.ly/Da63HXr
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
"My career path has been winding, but my motivation has never wavered."
💼 Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.
To read about Simona's experience & other researchers', click below 🔎
buff.ly/Da63HXr
💼 Dr Simona Skripkauskaite reflects on variety - both in her career path as a #mentalhealth #researcher, and in her day-to-day.
To read about Simona's experience & other researchers', click below 🔎
buff.ly/Da63HXr
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Dr Rhiannon Barker reminds us of the importance of involving a wide range of stakeholders in #mentalhealth #research, in her case study.
Read more about her experiences inside (and outside) of academia, and how that shaped her research path. 👇
📖 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
Read more about her experiences inside (and outside) of academia, and how that shaped her research path. 👇
📖 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Dr Rhiannon Barker reminds us of the importance of involving a wide range of stakeholders in #mentalhealth #research, in her case study.
Read more about her experiences inside (and outside) of academia, and how that shaped her research path. 👇
📖 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
Read more about her experiences inside (and outside) of academia, and how that shaped her research path. 👇
📖 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...
🌟 New research assistant job🌟
We are looking for a research assistant post to join a project to develop and validate a self-report measure of anhedonia in young people, and contribute to wider ongoing activities in our team.
Ad closes 17th December
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPR584/r...
We are looking for a research assistant post to join a project to develop and validate a self-report measure of anhedonia in young people, and contribute to wider ongoing activities in our team.
Ad closes 17th December
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPR584/r...
Research Assistant at University of Oxford
Apply now for the Research Assistant role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🌟 New research assistant job🌟
We are looking for a research assistant post to join a project to develop and validate a self-report measure of anhedonia in young people, and contribute to wider ongoing activities in our team.
Ad closes 17th December
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPR584/r...
We are looking for a research assistant post to join a project to develop and validate a self-report measure of anhedonia in young people, and contribute to wider ongoing activities in our team.
Ad closes 17th December
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPR584/r...
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Last day to sign up to receive the next newsletter from the Parent Carer Research Network!
Some great information coming up on how to get involved in youth mental health research along with lots of interesting news of research success stories - don't miss out, your voice matters!
Some great information coming up on how to get involved in youth mental health research along with lots of interesting news of research success stories - don't miss out, your voice matters!
Parents & carers your voice matters!
Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
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Join our Parent Carer Research Network and help shape mental health research.
We especially welcome foster/adoptive parents, fathers, and diverse communities.
Sign up by 27 Nov for the next newsletter:
tinyurl.com/2s7tyy95
November 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last day to sign up to receive the next newsletter from the Parent Carer Research Network!
Some great information coming up on how to get involved in youth mental health research along with lots of interesting news of research success stories - don't miss out, your voice matters!
Some great information coming up on how to get involved in youth mental health research along with lots of interesting news of research success stories - don't miss out, your voice matters!
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Finding it difficult to work on that #mentalhealth fellowship application? Tired of endless emails hindering your #addiction research paper? ⏳
Our fully funded #WritingRetreats are the perfect opportunity for focus & progress! 🌳 🎯
Be the first to know when 2026 applications open: buff.ly/xQp8J4G
Our fully funded #WritingRetreats are the perfect opportunity for focus & progress! 🌳 🎯
Be the first to know when 2026 applications open: buff.ly/xQp8J4G
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Finding it difficult to work on that #mentalhealth fellowship application? Tired of endless emails hindering your #addiction research paper? ⏳
Our fully funded #WritingRetreats are the perfect opportunity for focus & progress! 🌳 🎯
Be the first to know when 2026 applications open: buff.ly/xQp8J4G
Our fully funded #WritingRetreats are the perfect opportunity for focus & progress! 🌳 🎯
Be the first to know when 2026 applications open: buff.ly/xQp8J4G
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📢 The MQ Fellows Award supports early-career #mentalhealth #researchers (3-7yrs post doc), encouraging them to ask challenging questions to advance mental health research. Up to £250,000 is available.
Interested? Learn more & express your interest:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...
Interested? Learn more & express your interest:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...
MQ Fellowships | MQ Mental Health Research
The MQ Fellows Award supports early-career scientists globally, encouraging them to advance mental health research. The aim is to retain top talent and increase diversity within the field.
www.mqmentalhealth.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
📢 The MQ Fellows Award supports early-career #mentalhealth #researchers (3-7yrs post doc), encouraging them to ask challenging questions to advance mental health research. Up to £250,000 is available.
Interested? Learn more & express your interest:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...
Interested? Learn more & express your interest:
www.mqmentalhealth.org/our-work/res...
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Prof Cathy Creswell (@cathycreswell.bsky.social) from University of Oxford is delivering her keynote on ‘Taking digital interventions for youth from research to practice’
How can we learn from the success of OSI (Online Support & Intervention for Children)?
Let’s dive in 👇 #DigitalYouth
How can we learn from the success of OSI (Online Support & Intervention for Children)?
Let’s dive in 👇 #DigitalYouth
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Prof Cathy Creswell (@cathycreswell.bsky.social) from University of Oxford is delivering her keynote on ‘Taking digital interventions for youth from research to practice’
How can we learn from the success of OSI (Online Support & Intervention for Children)?
Let’s dive in 👇 #DigitalYouth
How can we learn from the success of OSI (Online Support & Intervention for Children)?
Let’s dive in 👇 #DigitalYouth
📢📢 We are recruiting a children and young people's involvement and engagement manager for our new Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research. Could it be you? For more info see my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru... (closes 8/12)
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November 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📢📢 We are recruiting a children and young people's involvement and engagement manager for our new Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research. Could it be you? For more info see my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru... (closes 8/12)