MDPI journals have been included in the list of predatory journals. It was about time. predatoryreports.org/news/f/list-of…

Yesterday, I defended my PhD thesis on psychological and behavioural responses to CVD❤️screening and passed with no corrections! 🎉Thank you to my wonderful examiners @MullanBarbara and @katefaasse and supervisors @stanley_mandy , A/Prof Josh Lewis, @LCBlekkenhorst et al

Happy to share our recent publication on #CVD screening, #selfEfficacy, #perceivedThreat & #behavioural intentions(diet, physical activity, smoking, medication use) Health Promotion International (OUP) @stanley_mandy @LCBlekkenhorst academic.oup.com/heapro/article…

So many new journal articles published in Health Promotion International (OUP) this week 🚨 These explore: • Housing • Misinformation • Health screenings • Mental health • Sense of coherence AND MORE! Find all of our latest articles here: bit.ly/NewAtHPI

People who tend to view stressful situations as a threat, not a challenge, are more likely to experience health and wellbeing problems, both mental and physical – new study finds Uni of Bath HEALTH, co-authored by LeeMoore Dr Rachel Arnold & Dr Ella McLoughlin bit.ly/48LfQWh

In a clinical trial, a key step is to ensure our outcomes will measure the potential benefit of our intervention, but we must always equally focus on the collation & presentation of potential #harms 1/7 #MethodologyMonday #74

🌟 Are you 18+ and working in Ireland? 🌟 Help us uncover how job demands and control affect mental health and well-being. Share your insights and make a difference! 📝 Take our survey: forms.office.com/e/VVgTkFycLd #MentalHealth #WorkLife #IrelandSurvey #JobDemands #WellBeing

To start with....address a #cardiacevent as more than a medical event! Discussing the role for #psychologists and #alliedprofessions in #ACNAP2024!

“The magnitude of mental distress in people with cardiovascular diseases extends what health systems realize and intervene upon”, says Richard Mindham. 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋A network approach of mental health is what patients want #ACNAP2024

June 17: received manuscript proofs June 18: proof reminder June 21: proof return *request* Pressuring authors when they haven't had sufficient time threatens scientific quality & rigor. Also, time from submission to proofs is often 6-12 months, & you can't wait for a few days?

Many #heart and #stroke patients live with long-term #disability yet are not always recognised in society as disabled & struggle because of this. Thank you to Disability Oir Committee Chair Michael Moynihan TD for hosting Irish Heart Foundation #PatientChampions in Leinster House Live to discuss

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Economic stability is a key determinant of heart health. Lower income, limited education, & employment increase the risk of CVD. Addressing economic disparities can lead to significant improvements in heart health. Achamyeleh Danny Htet Dr Lachlan Dalli academic.oup.com/eurheartj/arti…

Reminder: we have 2 article collections with no open access fee, accepting submissions until Oct 31: ❤️ Heart health literacy: helping consumers understand prevention, risk & conditions 💊 Communication about deprescribing & polypharmacy: helping consumers understand medication

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Some practices have integrated a psychologist into their team. This allows the #cardiologist to tell the patient another member of the care team can help them with their feelings, and then warmly refer them to the psychologist. #Mentalhealth hubs.li/Q02ZmRn30

Understand the best practices for BP measurement for #hypertension patients with this infographic. 👇 Access the infographic, patient case quizzes & more 🆓 education w/ ACC's online course: bit.ly/4dUOal5 #FusterCVS #ACCEd

An Attitude of Gratitude can actually have benefits for your heart! Behavioural cardiology scientists are proving that gratitude and spiritual wellbeing are related to better mood and sleep, less fatigue, and increased self-belief and self-confidence. hubs.ly/H0bDZY30