The HOPES Project

So important to see this vital new project on suicide prevention for autistic people. Thank you Autistica and Nottingham University for conducting the research, and to NIHR for funding it. We urgently need to see suicide rates in autistic people reduce autistica.org.uk/news/autistica…

@AFNCCF @acesuffolk @ProjectHOPES @YoungMindsUK @mapyoungpeople Please share! 📣 Are you 16 to 25 years old? Please consider taking part in #research looking at how you imagine yourself in the future, spend your time and your #wellbeing during #COVID19.👇uea.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/possibleselves…

Help drive forward our understanding of mental health. Take part in a study today 👇 participate.mqmentalhealth.org

Many people struggle to cope at one point or another and going through a range of emotions during this time is common. Controlled breathing can be a useful tool for feeling calmer quickly and can help to reduce these feelings of stress and anxiety 🌬️ bit.ly/2WL8deS

Christmas can be a very tricky time of year, but there are ways to help yourself cope during this festive period 🎄 bit.ly/3m2PGFk

This 2020 holiday season may be more stressful for many of us. Join us and @CDCInjury on Tuesday 12/15/20 at 1pm ET for the #HowRightNow takeover Twitter chat about #MentalHealth, the holidays & #COVID19. Make plans to participate: go.usa.gov/xA377

We've been hearing from artists and writers about moments in their lives that brought comfort, while the world is a bit bleak. For Grief Awareness Week, we heard from actor, comedian and writer @robdelaney, about how his perspective on hope changed, after losing his son #R4Today

🌟🌟🌟🌟 #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek2020

"When we can get to the 'why,' & have a better understanding of how to support people, treatment will be 10x more helpful" Through research, we can help the 1 in 4 people living with a mental illness in the UK each year. Will you help someone like Duncan? mqmentalhealth.org/with-time-you-…

Interesting to hear @LeaMilligan highlighting the @MQmentalhealth commitment to Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement #MQDataScience

Stress related to fear of transitioning (potential backlash and life disruption, considering the risks and sometimes lengthy time period) contributes to the fact that trans people are at a higher risk for suicide. buff.ly/2MhQOVq

You've got through one #Lockdown, you can get through this one too. You are stronger than you think. If things get too much, or you need emotional support and a listening ear, call or text @samaritans on 116 123 any time.

We've launched a new strategy towards #BrighterFuture for mental health. Find out more: mqmentalhealth.org/news-blog/post… #MentalHealthResearch

HELP WITH RESEARCH STUDY We are recruiting participants with #depression for a new remote #clinical study testing the use heart-beat data to monitor changes in mood For more info, please see the poster below and you can contact our research team at LEARN-MOOD@kcl.ac.uk Pls RT

Enhancing CYP’s mental wellbeing through digital tech. Online CPD event from @acamh from £30 for 3 hrs. Includes @OrbenAmy 'How digital technologies affect adolescent psychological wellbeing & mental health' buff.ly/34xr7tM Pls share @Suzanne_M_Egan @ProjectHOPES

Hear the @ProjectHOPES PI, @DrAnneLaura, discuss resilience in the developing adolescent brain in this new @acamh podcast 🔊🔊🔊

Great tips here for looking after your mental health at university (1/2) theguardian.com/education/2020…

🙏 #postdocappreciationweek #postdocappreciation #researchheroes

"I Was Told My PMDD Was Bipolar & Nearly Lost My Life Because Of It" [Trigger warning: this article includes descriptions of suicidal ideation] refinery29.com/en-gb/pmdd-bip…

Worried about your mental health as lockdown eases? You're not the only one. Hear from mental health experts as they share their top tips for self compassion during these confusing times. mqmentalhealth.org/news-blog/post…