Tech can transform lives for people with #Dementia! Key Findings from BT Group show: - 66% of dementia caregivers believe tech can improve patients’ lives. - However, 40% of #Carers lack tech skills, and 52% need more training. Read the full article: abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/car…

The cutest lil face you’ll see today.. 😍🦔

OCD can be about anything. This list of potential themes, while non-exhaustive, highlights how widely people's experiences with the condition can vary.

New opportunity 🔊 Do you have a parent with serious mental illness (SMI)? Researchers from the City University of London are looking to talk to people about their experiences of this. Would you like to take part? You can contact the researcher using the details below 👇😊

Join us next week for an insightful webinar on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in partnership with The BDD Foundation 💙 Learn from the experts about the signs, symptoms, and impact of BDD, its links to OCD, and treatment options 👇 ocdaction.org.uk/webinars

Tomorrow (31st July) is the last day to participate in this project! It's open to people with and without OCD, so please consider taking part if you have a spare 15 minutes. edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ez…

‼️ A reminder that medications for depression and anxiety (eg sertraline, fluoxetine, citalopram) can increase sun sensitivity and risk of dehydration Stay safe in the heat: stay hydrated and wear sun cream. ☀️💧

Kate Barker-Mawjee AbilityNet offer great services to help those who struggle with technology. Trouble is many of the systems/apps rolled out are just not fit for purpose and are mega complicated to operate. Two factor authentication- it is so confusing for so many people!!

The first-ever University of Oxford and BFRB UK & Ireland BFRB Conference will take place on 13-14 September, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience of BFRBs. Join in person or online, info and tickets here: bit.ly/3WA3ont 🔗#OxBFRBConf

ergo my anxiety is larger than a banana I will not be taking any questions at this time

How's your summer going?x

Don't worry about your A Level results. I was an obsessive overachiever and got 5As. Now I'm an underpaid charity worker with depression.

Managed to get tickets for Oasis!!

Good news today! 🧵 Anxiety often runs in families. BUT we found that an online, self-delivered intervention for anxious parents can make this happen less. A huge thank you to the Kavlifondet (Kavli Trust) and the 1811 families who helped us find this out. ⬇️ sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

My amazing Dad’s latest book 🙂

Take a look at this blog from Libby, one of our placement students… her placement has really given her a taste for research!

The first of our Q&As sessions with our #DClin team is on Tuesday. We are looking forward to finding out more about you and answering any questions you may have.

🔎 Have you had depression or struggled with low mood? Do you have a child aged 13-19?   Our study offers: 📌 support to parents struggling with low mood 📌 your child the chance to learn new wellbeing skills Register your interest in taking part: bit.ly/swellfoi

Do you know someone who would be eligible for our research study? 👉 We are looking for parents who have struggled with depression or low mood and have children aged 13-19 See more: bit.ly/wcSWELL Our study will offer support to the parents and equip the young people

Please donate - my husband is running the London Landmarks half marathon in aid of breast cancer now!!