New study looking at longitudinal association of psychedelic use and psychotic symptoms. Interesting findings: overall, no association of increased sx; if personal or FHx of bipolar, higher risk, & if personal history of psychosis, lower risk of psychotic sx, respectively.

Do you have a sibling with bipolar disorder? If so, we would love to hear about your experiences orygen.org.au/Research/Curre…

New Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments guidelines for Major Depressive Disorder are here, outlining a pragmatic approach to integrating digital tools in care led by Erin Michalak - including some suggestions from myself on evaluating publicly available apps (given research-led apps are still scarce)

We know little about how psilocybin & #bipolardisorder medications interact due to decades of research prohibitions. The culture of information sharing in online 🍄 communities can help us catch up. I supported an analysis of Reddit posts by TrPR Program @ UCSF pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38687360/

Planning a digital psychosis study? Wondering what to put in your Adverse Events SOP? Our iCharts network has developed guidance (doi.org/10.1093/schbul…) and a publicly available resource (documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?D…) to help you get started Schizophrenia International Research Society

We are so excited to announce Orygen is offering 30 scholarships to people with lived experience of mental ill-health to undertake our Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer Peer Work). Applications are now open: bit.ly/46QYFle

Do you know any trainee psychologists who want to learn more about treating sleep problems? Please invite them to attend our free online sleep psychology workshop for postgraduate psychology students in Australia. The Sleep Psychology Workshop was created by leading sleep

This is the powerful #bipolar story of how "ordinary guy" garbageman & wrestling coach Robert Villanueva found a glimmer of hope in his darkest depression that changed his life forever. 🌉 Watch "Bipolar in the Bay" on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: bipolarinthebay.com #talkBD

How can we organise thinking about the various factors that influence set (mindset) & setting (environment) in psychedelic trials? Meghan DellaCrosse proposes a adaptation of ecological systems theory to describe influences on participants & facilitators: akjournals.com/view/journals/…

How can we create inclusive, respectful spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in partnered research? Check out our educational module from the Diversity Tapestry project with BC SUPPORT Unit! 🏳️‍🌈 2SLGBTQIA+ module: diversity-tapestry.com/tapestry/lgbtq… All modules: diversity-tapestry.com #PrideMonth

Are you someone with lived recovery experience and want to help others move forward in their own recovery? Join DBSA's virtual Q&A session to learn more about becoming a peer specialist! 🤝✨ Date/Time: June 27th, 10 AM (PDT) Registration: dbsalliance.org/peer-specialis…

In today’s first presentation, IEPA Vice President Lived Experience Research and MSW/PhD Student, Shannon Pagdon, discusses how we can centre the voices of peer supporters and work towards best “supporting peer supporters in the work that they’re doing”.

Joining from home (thanks for being inclusive) - great to see peer support & coproduction highlighted & to hear the panelists’ reflections on how to do this authentically and safely.

The ISBD Conference schedule is out and it is looking jam-packed with great sessions (including one of my own on digital health interventions for BD) isbd.societyconference.com - #ISBD2024 #BipolarDisorder #BipolarResearch Let me know if you'll be joining us in beautiful Iceland!

Can’t wait to read this in full - I was fortunate to contribute a chapter with Greg Murray, and the line up of topics is looking fantastic! Going to be a great resource for any future psychologist, trainee, or educator.

This #InternationalSelfCareDay, explore rejuvenating daily practices that revitalize minds & bodies. Read our Q&A with VCHRI expert Dr. Emma Morton to learn more: vchri.ca/stories/2022/0… Emma Morton

Join Prof. Greg Murray to learn how sleep can impact bipolar disorder, including self-help and professional strategies to make sure you get the best snooze! 😴 Register here (for free!) → us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… USA: July 30th - 4:00 PM (PST) AUS: July 31st - 9:00 AM (AEST)

The ASBDD is hosting a webinar series on two hot topics in mood disorders treatment - psychedelic therapies and sleep interventions. For more information & registration details see: mers.cventevents.com/event/ASBDD_20…

We are still recruiting for the VISIBLE study. If you have schizophrenia or a mood disorder, this is your chance to share your perspective on your thinking (cognitive) skill challenges & the research we should be doing to better understand them! tinyurl.com/43z2xpvj