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The results showed a number of similarities found across these four different conditions, which may challenge how we think about these in young people and have implications for treatment in the future.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The researchers compared brain structure in children and adolescents with common clinical conditions (e.g., ADHD, anxiety, depression, conduct disorder) to identify what is shared and what is different.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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DEBI’s research focusses on prevention, early intervention and effective treatment of eating disorders and body image difficulties. Staff involved in the visit are Dr Jasmin Langdon-Daly, Dr Melissa Atkinson and Dr Manuela Barona.
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Members of our departments’ DEBI Research Group are meeting MPs in Parliament today, joining the All Party Parliamentary Group for Eating Disorders as they call for a national strategy to address preventable deaths from anorexia, bulimia and other severe disturbances in eating behaviour.
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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The clinic also offers adapted interventions to support autistic people.

This new initiative complements the University’s existing Student Support services, expanding the range of options available to people studying at Bath.

Clinic webpage: www.bath.ac.uk/professional...
University of Bath Psychology Clinic
We offer specialist psychological assessments and therapy for University of Bath students. Sessions are delivered by Department of Psychology clinical staff.
www.bath.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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All services are delivered by specialist staff from our Department. They provide support for:

- anxiety
- depression
- eating disorders
- physical health-related difficulties
- adjusting to difficult life changes
- sleep problems
- anxiety related to traumatic experiences
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who baked, donated, and supported this meaningful cause!

#BathPsychology #DevLangDis #RADLD #DLDday #youcantseeDLD #EDLD #SOUNDSPROJECT
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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They are calling for:
💙 Policy and practice changes to minimise placement moves wherever possible
💙 Accessible evidence-based mental health support for care-experienced young people
💙 Better collaboration between local authorities & services
💙 Improved support for foster carers
October 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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A consistent link between placement changes and mental health difficulties, including self-harm, behavioural difficulties & psychiatric diagnoses.

A likely bidirectional relationship, where placement changes can both contribute to and result from mental health difficulties.
October 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Moving between foster homes or other placements is a common experience for children in care.

📊 Based on 15 UK studies with nearly 7,000 young people, researchers found:
October 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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⚠️ Behavioural challenges such as ADHD at age 10 strongly predicted early and high-risk cannabis use

✅ Findings highlight the importance of early prevention and mental health support

Read the paper for free via the link in our bio: doi.org/10.1017/S003...
Association of childhood mental health and cognition with longitudinal patterns of cannabis problems in adolescence | Psychological Medicine | Cambridge Core
Association of childhood mental health and cognition with longitudinal patterns of cannabis problems in adolescence - Volume 55
doi.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🚸 The study followed over 6000 young people from childhood

🔍 Identified 5 distinct patterns of cannabis use problems from age 15-24. Patterns differed based on the severity of problems, and whether they started earlier or later in adolescence
September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM