🎉We're Hiring!🎉 We're looking for an #epidemiologist to help us better understand heavy and painful menstrual periods and their link to depression We'll be modelling trajectories and applying causal inference methods in cohort studies📈 More info: menstrulife.com/projects/heavy…

"People with PCOS are four to seven times more likely to have depression and anxiety, three to six times more likely to have an eating disorder, and 8.47 times more likely to attempt suicide." TAKE A MENSTRUAL/REPRO HISTORY PSYCH FOLKS! theguardian.com/wellness/artic…

Millions in the UK have #PCOS, and yet: 💜 little to no support to reduce the risks of co-morbidities & improve health outcomes 💜 no recognition and support for the impact on mental health 💜 remains underfunded & misunderstood More on our blog: t.ly/WhEYO

Shocking state of affairs - thank you for your dedicated and longstanding efforts to bring attention and resources to this. 💕 From a personal perspective I’d love to see more work on PCOS and the peri/menopause - biomedical and psychosocial aspects - and what the flip can be

🌸 September is PCOS Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 10 women in the UK are affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? h4c.org.uk/projects/hope-… #PCOSAwarenessMonth #polycysticovarysyndrome #techforgood #HopeProgramme

Adds every book mentioned in the replies to my ‘to read’ list.

“The best way to describe it is that, once a month, I pressed my own self-destruct button and literally let my (normally very happy and satisfying) life implode around me. Then when the dark thoughts lifted and cleared, I spent the next 2 weeks trying to pick up the pieces.”

Less than 2 weeks left to apply for this post doc opportunity. Would suit someone with a PhD in epidemiology, data science, or quantitative psychology. Working with a great team of world renowned researchers using data from some of the best cohort studies 🩸📊📈

Emotions, in my experience, aren’t covered by single words. I don’t believe in “sadness,” “joy,” or “regret.” Maybe the best proof that the language is patriarchal is that it oversimplifies feeling. - Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides.

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Sarah was diagnosed with #PCOS 20 years ago. With only treatment that she was offered causing Sarah highly unpleasant side-effects, she couldn’t find any support groups. Sarah came across the #HopeProgramme #PCOSAwarenessMonth Read Sarah's story here: h4c.org.uk/hopestories/20…

PCOS is a chronic condition related to hormone imbalances. It is best managed with early diagnosis and treatment. But varied symptoms can make PCOS hard to recognize. Learn more about PCOS symptoms with our FAQs this #PCOSAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/3ZfSjZS

I wrote an op-ed to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day (10th Sept) and the BBC ALBA documentary Big Boys Don’t Cry which is broadcast tonight at 9pm & on iplayer BBC ALBA Starting today, let's work together to #ChangeTheNarrative on suicide #WSPD2024

Me every day

For too long, suicide has been shrouded in silence, stigma and misunderstanding By starting the conversation, we can change the narrative on suicide Suicide prevention is our collective responsibility, and together, we can create a world where every life is valued and supported

On next week 18/09. Hear from our CEO, Gabriela Matouskova, & Cov Uni's Prof Andy Turner at this upcoming lunchtime seminar! 🌟 Learn how the #HopeProgramme research delivers positive outcomes for people, communities and organisations. Register: bit.ly/3VqHVOz 📚💡

Interesting talk by Dr. Maria Mercedes Guala entitled: #Maze Out”: A randomised controlled #trial using a mix methods approach exploring the potential and examining the effectiveness of a #serious #game in the treatment of #eating #disorders. It was nice having you here Maria 😊