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The Institute of Mental Health@institutemh.org.uk · 5d ago

FREE fun-filled day of discovery, creativity, and exciting technology! 🚀 ✅ Meet friendly researchers ✅ Learn about mental health & brain development 🧠 📅 Thursday 6 August 2026 ⏰ 11am – 1:30pm 📍 African Caribbean Centre, LE2 0UA 🎟️ Free entry | Drop in anytime | All ages welcome

FREE fun-filled day of discovery, creativity, and exciting technology! 🚀 ✅ Meet friendly researchers ✅ Learn about mental health & brain development 🧠 📅 Thursday 6 August 2026 ⏰ 11am – 1:30pm 📍 African Caribbean Centre, LE2 0UA 🎟️ Free entry | Drop in anytime | All ages welcome

A mindful research moment from the BBC and @ukri.org 🕊️ #Birds #HealthResearch #Research #Mindfulness

UK Research and Innovation@ukri.org · 2w ago

Take a moment to pause and listen. Research shows birdsong can boost your mood, help you cope with stress and improve your focus. In our latest film with BBC Ideas, discover why nature's soundtrack is so good for our wellbeing. Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/videos/cx25g...

Researchers 📢 Share your thoughts on AI in research ⬇️ @nihrmindtech.bsky.social

UK Research and Innovation@ukri.org · 2w ago

The UK Metascience Unit has launched the ‘National AI in Research’ Survey. We're looking for researchers across all disciplines and career stages to share their views on the use of AI in research. The survey will be published and used to inform national policy on AI in research.

Save the date! Trent Dementia annual event 2026 📅 Thursday 10 September 2026 🕛 TBC 📍 Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham NG1 5LB 💠 Booking required - details available soon For more details visit the Trent Dementia website: www.trentdementia.org.uk/whats-on/ann... #Dementia

📢BOOK NOW!📢 Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) training programme - September 2026 cohort: 📅 9 September 2026 to 7 October 2026, 1pm to 3pm 📍 Online via MS Teams 🎟️ £250 📥 More information on our website: institutemh.org.uk/events/event... #PPI @nottshealthcare.bsky.social

📢JULY NEWSLETTER OUT NOW! Read the latest news, events and research findings and opportunities from across the Institute: campaign.emailblaster.cloud/MTkxMzg/265.... Why not join our mailing list and get our newsletter sent directly to your inbox? institutemh.org.uk/stay-in-touch

Last week our Director, Professor Martin Orrell, was presented with a painting by Professor Mounir Ekdawi (1930–2023). Professor Ekdawi was an artist as well as a consultant psychiatrist. The artist’s daughters, Amanda and Sarah, presented the artwork to Martin. institutemh.org.uk/news/news/20...

Great insights from @thementalelf.bsky.social interviews at the Digital Youth X @nihrmindtech.bsky.social conference, exploring how digital innovation, co-production and young people’s lived experience can shape the future of mental health. #MentalHealth www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Nurturing young digital minds. Understanding risk in the digital world and collaborating with young people to help develop resilience. https://digitalyouth.a...

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Our Accelerator Awards support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage who are underrepresented in the UK, helping them strengthen their academic careers. Find out more and apply by 25 August: https://wellc.me/4b6BN5o

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Eligibility and applications details for the Wellcome Accelerator Awards, which will support Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani researchers in the UK to make successful career transitions.

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⏰ Applications for our fully funded PhD studentship at University of Nottingham close this week on 28 June 2026. Focused on ageing and resilience in later life. 🗓 Interviews: 17 July 2026 Don't miss out 👇 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-phd...

I'm Lou, Interim Head of Research & Operations at the IMH. My role leads the teams behind the researchers making sure everything runs smoothly I'm sending a big thank you to all my colleagues for their hard work and enthusiasm for research - I'm proud to wear red today!

I'm Jo, I work in the communications team at the Institute of Mental Health I'm walking the walk in my #Red4Research trainers!

Hi I’m Fiona, communications specialist at The Institute of Mental Health and @nihrmindtech.bsky.social I love knowing that my role allows the public to learn more about all the amazing work that happens in mental health research, through news articles, social media and events - #Red4Research

Hi I’m Kate, Patient and Public Involvement Lead at the Institute of Mental Health For #Red4Research day I’m back at Curie Court, where my first job in research was in 2011!

The red t-shirts are out at the Institute of Mental Health! Staff from the IMH have been showing their support for #Red4Research and the important role that operational teams play in the delivery of research activities - everyone's contribution counts!

GET INVOLVED! WEAR #RED4RESEARCH Friday 19th June, show your support for everyone making research happen in health and social care. Find out more: institutemh.org.uk/news/news/20...

As #TourettesAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we're delighted to share the news that online remote behavioural intervention for tics (ORBIT) is ready to be rolled out across NHS England. Read more: mindtech.org.uk/news-events/...

The June 2026 edition of our monthly newsletter is out now! Read the latest news and research from across the Institute of Mental Health: campaign.emailblaster.cloud/MTkxMzg/256....

*SAVE THE DATE* Refocus on Recovery 2027 9 & 10 September, NG1 5RH The conference will be a partnership between the Recovery Research Team, Imroc, and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Sign up for conference updates email: refocusonrecovery@nottingham.ac.uk

Researchers from the Institute and University of Nottingham, Sue Fen Tan and Salah Basheer, have recently been interviewed about SDAs for the new episode of the ACAMH podcast Listen to the episode on their website

ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health@acamh.bsky.social · 2mo ago

SDAs promise consistency in decision-making, but what tensions & gaps remain in everyday CAMHS practice? In this talk, Sue Fen Tan & Salah Basheer examine what standardised diagnostic assessments (SDAs) are & their relevance in CAMHS. Watch for more info. https://bit.ly/42WOStH

How are standardised diagnostic assessments (SDAs) shaping how clinicians identify and formulate disorder in #CAMHS? In this talk, Sue Fen Tan & Salah Basheer interrogate the extent to which SDAs standardise decision-making. Watch now to learn more. https://bit.ly/42WOStH

New research suggests a skills focused training method could strengthen psychological therapists' ability to deliver more effective care. Findings from the TRIPOD study suggest it may offer the NHS a cost-effective way to enhance psychological therapies. 🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/deliber...

Centre for Dementia webinar: 'What next? Accessing support and navigating social care after a diagnosis of dementia' Speaker: Dr Kate Gridley, University of York 📅 Wednesday 10 June 2026 ⏰ 11.30am-12.30pm 💻 MS Teams Open to all Register to attend the FREE webinar: shorturl.at/BtVHw #dementia

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists@rcpsych.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our President @drladesmith.bsky.social has welcomed news that the Government will create a new Mental Health Strategy for England. She said: “There are millions of people who would benefit from more timely care and joined-up services.” Read more ⬇️ shorturl.at/bBt7J

📢Our May 2026 newsletter is out now! Read the latest news and research findings from across the Institute of Mental Health: institutemh.org.uk/news/news/20...

IMH Peer Research Academy networking event Open to researchers working in mental health, substance use or neurodivergence, who also have lived experience in these areas 18 May 2026, 2-5 pm Institute of Mental Health, NG7 2TU Free but please book your place ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/nottingham...

Nottingham mental health peer researcher meeting

Join us to meet other Nottingham-based lived experience/peer researchers involved in mental health, substance use & neurodivergence research

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The DETERMIND research project is recruiting LGBTQIA+ people affected by dementia Exploring the lived experiences of this group, with the aim of improving future dementia care pathways to be more inclusive, responsive and accessible Find out more: determind.org.uk/take-part

Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Training Programme - CPD accredited programme 📅15 April-13 May, Every week for 5 weeks 📍Online 🎟️£250 Perfect for active researchers, colleagues in health and care research and professionals looking for detailed learning and development in this area of their work

Are you @uniofnottingham.bsky.social staff or doctoral researcher of mental health, substance use or neurodivergence who also has lived experience? The IMH #PeerResearchAcademy would like to hear about your experiences! Find out about the support and resources they are offering tinyurl.com/2w22yn7r

Are you a University of Nottingham researcher (staff or doctoral student) in mental health, neurodivergence or substance use? Do you also have lived experience in these areas? - Research Into Recovery

Are you a University of Nottingham researcher (staff or doctoral student) in mental health, neurodivergence or substance use? Do you also have lived experience in these areas? The Institute of Mental ...

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