Sue Holttum

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

Good to see this. Reducing inequalities can improve psychological wellbeing for everyone.

[The McPin Foundation @McPinFoundation]

This autumn the #MentalHealthResearchMatters team are sparking a conversation about #MentalHealthResearch.

We're kicking off with a webinar on 10th Oct - #WorldMentalHealthDay - about inclusive mental health research that tackles inequalities

Book now!👇
https://t.co/HLPW72v0f6

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

Well said. Relationships are key to healing in #MentalHealth.

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

Blomdahl et al. (2022) https://t.co/x0BDb4aMAt have published a 6-month follow-up to their 2018 randomised trial of art therapy for people experiencing #depression. With art therapy there was faster improvement.

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

@AliyahReh Hope you get better soon 🙂

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

A new paper on AVATAR therapy from @MRusCalafell and team explains how and why it can be helpful for #HearingVoices. It also describes some challenges and the role of therapist skill and sensitivity.

[Mar Rus-Calafell @MRusCalafell]

1/ Delighted to share our NEW paper “Participants’ experiences of AVATAR therapy for distressing voices: a thematic qualitative evaluation.” from our team ⁦@AvatarLdn⁩ w/ wonderful ⁦@TAWardpsych⁩ ⁦@ClemEdwards⁩ & co. https://t.co/ml4yD7GtOA

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

Art therapy can be helpful for children in so many ways.

[Teapot Trust @TeapotTrust]

Needle phobia is a common concern that our young people want to address during art therapy. During the sessions, knitting needles & weaving are used as part of the art-making process. ⁠
⁠
@BPSOfficial has created practical resources to help children -⁠ https://t.co/IJy4lg1cuC

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

If I were a psychiatrist @MindfulRussell would have my vote. As he says, it needs to be more about relationships than it currently is.

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

If you haven’t read @DavidHarewood ‘Maybe I don’t belong here’ https://t.co/aEk6B0yTRl I recommend it. Adds to his 2019 BBC Two documentary. Explains his #psychosis at age 23 and how he got through it to be a successful actor.

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

Delighted to be working with Alex on this project – drawing on and creating research evidence on art therapy with children when they are having difficulties.

[Primary-school-based art therapy study @ArtTherapyStudy]

📢Calling UK #ArtTherapists who...
1. are interested in participating in the ACTIVATE-C (ACTIVe Art ThErapy for Children in the community) study: https://t.co/48UKCOS8Ja
2. have 2 yrs experience in Primary #Schools
3. can spare 2 hours for an online interview
..please DM us 📲

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

Here’s a psychotherapist’s guide to talking about medication if the need arises: https://t.co/J2JWp42SS4

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

This study suggests there is a need for more support for people to reduce or stop antipsychotic medication.

[The McPin Foundation @McPinFoundation]

Many people on #AntiPsychotic medication would like to discontinue/reduce their dosage - ideally with professional support - says the latest paper from the @RADARprogramme, led by @joannamoncrieff

Read it here to find out more👉https://t.co/Xpn4Oo3qFa

#MentalHealthResearch

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[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

I this might offer a helpful perspective on psychosis in this phase of life.

[Alke Wisselink @wisschrift]

For everyone interested in feminist, psychosocial and psychonanalytic perspectives on psychosis during and after pregnancy, on Friday May 13th we organize a webinar with dr. Marie Brown @BrownMarieC

More information and registration: https://t.co/Qq7NeDLZax

[British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) @baat_org]

Call for art submissions: open now - 30 October 2022

International examinations of #AntiOppressiveArtTherapy: Intersectionality, Anti-Colonialism, & Cultural Humility

Submission guidance:

#ArtTherapistsArt:
https://t.co/hNhvPPRzQn

#BAATOpenGallery:
https://t.co/EOGNDEoBEo

[The Psychologist @psychmag]

How can psychology tackle class-based inequalities? Tweet your replies for possible inclusion on the back page of our summer special… and please say if you're a @BPSOfficial member.

[Peter Beresford @BeresfordPeter]

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD
service users and carers
a great opportunity to publish your ideas and work in the British Journal of Social Work
check out
https://t.co/3TQvFKQVlh

[Primary-school-based art therapy study @ArtTherapyStudy]

📢Calling UK #ArtTherapists who...
1. are interested in participating in the ACTIVATE-C (ACTIVe Art ThErapy for Children in the community) study: https://t.co/48UKCOS8Ja
2. have 2 yrs experience in #PrimarySchools
3. can spare 2 hours for an online interview
..please DM us 📲

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

@TIME This illustrates how different forms of stress (physical and psychological) can cause #psychosis experiences.

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

@TIME Article on possible causes of temporary #psychosis experiences a few people have after getting COVID-19: the virus entering the brain; the virus causing a type of immune response or inflammation that affects the brain; the stress of severe COVID and being in intensive care.

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

Research shows that compassionate leadership has wide-ranging benefits for both staff and organisations. Learn more in our explainer from @bailey_suzie an @WestM61. #KFLead https://t.co/25RsjNO8pK

[Sue Holttum @SlightOwl]

@AnneCooke14 Worrying if they stop at ‘brain changes’. Our brains change all the time from our interactions with the world and stuff that happens.