Distressing changes to clinical psych. training were announced yesterday. The siloed structure of psychology often means the sub-disciplines don’t know what each one is experiencing. So, a thread below on why forensic psychs may wish to consider supporting clinical colleagues.

It's that time again! Happy to look at some DClin applications again this year. I reckon I have space for 5 applications from people from underrepresented backgrounds atm. DM me if you'd like some support. 🤗

As is the spirit, I’m happy to look over 3 #DClin applications from people from minoritized backgrounds: #LGBTQ people, racial/ethnic minorities, #neurodivergent, #workingclass or otherwise #disabled. Priority given to #LGBTQ+ people& those with more than 1 of the above! DMs open

Ever wondered how your health impacts your partners' well-being? New paper out in Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Science. academic.oup.com/psychsocgeront…

Wow, thank you so much to everyone that came along to my book launch last night at BlackwellsManchester! It was so fab speaking with you all &being hosted by the lovely Rachael from The Proud Trust. The store almost sold out of all copies & will be hopefully getting more in soon! 🏳️‍⚧️💝🏳️‍🌈

New study alert 📢📢 Are you a mental health practitioner in the UK and would like to participate in a study? We are investigating mental health practitioners’ views on complex reactions to trauma in refugees and asylum seekers, for participation and more information see below:

*PLEASE SHARE* I've developed a space for South Asian male therapists (aspiring & qualified) to network, support men into the profession and discuss tackling systemic issues. Our next online space is in Sept, DM or email me if you'd like to join: [email protected]

Oh dear..... #phdone #phd #phdvoice @postdocvoice

Fantastic #AssistantPsychologist opportunity for someone with interest&skills in #Qualitative research. Come join our team! Mostly home working with some travel. I will likely supervise post holder. Any questions, do get in touch with Miranda or I ✨#AcademicTwitter #Psychologist

.IAFMHS Conference has been such a valuable experience & it’s only day 2! Great to hear about the important work happening across forensic mental health. Really enjoyed giving 2 talks on my PhD research re dual harm, some really helpful discussions w/ the audience #iafmhssydney

1/2 Breaking News! The Windrush Scandal suddenly gets worst, if that's possible, as a BBC team uncover that hundreds of Commonwealth citizens with mental illnesses were removed from the UK, unlawfully... I visited Kew Archives with the BBC team to examine bbc.co.uk/news/uk-659266…

++ NEWS! ++ The Abstract Submission for our #annualconference in #sanfrancisco 2024 is now open! Please submit all your presentation ideas until December 15 via iafmhs.wildapricot.org/2024-submissio…! The Scientific Committee Co-Chairs are excited for your proposals!

It is with great sadness that I have to resign as eLife - the journal editor and early-career advisor after Michael Eisen was fired as editor-in-chief for making use of his freedom of speech to stand up – once again – for the people who were silenced. A brief statement here:

Eden P Study "All expectant parents, please consider taking part, it’s vital so things can be improved. I wish these research approaches had been in place when I was pregnant" Diane, mother of Ella who has #NF1 Read more & take part: bit.ly/3L2QtWX #NFResearch #NFSupport

Amazing opportunity for any prospective #PhD students interested in self-harm research #mentalhealth #phdrecruitment findaphd.com/phds/project/b…