Polly Kennedy

🧠🌍 COVID-19 disrupted caregiving for people with brain health challenges (dementia & mental health conditions). Our study of 900+ caregivers shows major impacts on routines, wellbeing & access to support. Research: bit.ly/3WsA3fB #Caregiving #Dementia #BrainHealth

Welcome to our new cohort of trainees - cohort 5️⃣3️⃣! We are looking forward to getting to know you all over the next three years and helping you to become the #ClinicalPsychologists that you want to be 🌟 #DClin #psychology

During yesterday’s episode of Coronation Street, Paul Foreman was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (#MND). This is the reality for six people a day in the UK. 𝐌𝐍𝐃 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞. Help us raise awareness. Please share our graphic. #Corrie

Care, burden and self-described positive aspects of caring in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: an exploratory, longitudinal, mixed-methods study @PollyKennedy_ bit.ly/3XS9WNA

This study investigated the burden associated with caring in ALS, & identified positive aspects of caring, as described by caregivers. Despite the significant burden & distress that caregivers experience, we found that positive aspects are also borne from caregiving. ⬇️ 2/2

New publication! 🗣️📢 "Care, burden and self-described positive aspects of caring in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: an exploratory, longitudinal, mixed-methods study" @conroyeilis Check it out ⬇️ doi.org/jtd3 #research #ALS #MND #mixedmethods #qualitative (1/2)

We're looking for people with MND / ALS and carers/members of their family to take part in an interview study. This can be by phone, video, in person or writing. Please share my tweet! @MND_PeerSupport @UK_mnd_CSG @SYMNDA @MNDScotland @profcjmcdermott @alsadvocacy @PaulWicks

If you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious this January, you might be interested in our seven-week virtual mindfulness course led by Dr Fionna Bathgate, a GOSH clinical psychologist. This free course supports GOSH parents and carers. ✉️ Email mindfulness@gosh.nhs.uk to learn more.

Really excited to have been shortlisted for a @Headlinemoney_ Rising Star PR Professional of the Year award and so pleased that my colleague, @annabelbrodies, is up for PR Professional of the Year! 🌟

Spot the delirium difference! #WDAD2022 #delirium Amazing work from @DobbsKate Whatever it takes to start a conversation 🙂

I've just started a placement in a service for asylum seekers and refugees and wanted to create something that highlights the challenges faced in accessing appropriate health care...

Very proud to have co-authored this paper! 'Following up internet‐delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT): A longitudinal qualitative investigation of clients' usage of CBT skills' Read it here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… #firstpublication #CBT #mixedmethods #openaccess

ADI are proud to announce TiM on MyPathway has launched in Ireland! Beaumont Hospital in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin have launched an innovative teleheath solution to assist with managing #MND (Motor Neurone Disease) bit.ly/3uCCbSC

Researchers at @NeurologyTcd are providing virtual support and care for patients with #MND during the #COVID19 pandemic. The research is led by Professor Orla Hardiman. More: bit.ly/3dZ9kSD #researchMATTERS #LoveIrishResearch

Many thanks to @NeurologyTcd for hosting our Irish #messagebanking Toolkit resources on the associated Research Motor Neurone website rmn.ie/message-voice-… & to @iaslt who will also host them in the members area in the coming weeks @Beaumont_SLT @centralremedial @ClinSpeechTCD

We are recruiting adults who have had their psychiatric diagnosis removed, replaced or supplemented by another for qualitative interviews to hear about their experiences and better inform practice. Email cliodhna.oconnor1@ucd.ie for more info! @cliodhna_o_c @UCDPsychology

Caring for MND patients can be tough- Watching those you love slowly deteriorate inevitably takes a toll on one's mental health. Clinical psychologist Dr Ailin O'Dea has devised a mindfulness exercise for those who care for MND patients to help them cope- find it below.

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Thanks to all the speakers and organisers at the PSI Division of Neuropsychology 3rd Annual Symposium on the role of technology in supporting clinical practice and neuropsychological wellbeing. @DONPSI Superb presentations! #neuropsychology20/20