BASIL Research

NIHR study examining use of Behavioural Activation in older adults with multimorbidity for low mood/loneliness during #COVID19. Adapted from @MODS_Research_

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PUBLISHED TODAY! Our findings from the largest trial on depression and loneliness for older adults ever undertaken! #BASILResearch Read here: https://t.co/GPBtJBm3Ql @UniOfYork @UniversityLeeds @Keele_MHRes @OfficialUoM @TEWVresearch @NIHRCRN_NENCumb @NIHRresearch @age_uk

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@MODS_Research_ A really powerful episode — small changes, shared experiences, and the role of caregivers can make such a meaningful difference. Worth a listen!

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In recognition of #TimeToTalk day 2026, we are sharing our recent podcast episode, where two MODS Support Workers share their experience of delivering the MODS intervention and the importance of supporting people to open up about #mentalhealth
https://t.co/EtdiKgzdcO

@MHARG_york

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To find out more about BASIL, listen to our podcast or read our research publications, please visit the study website - https://t.co/svCDeuXiGl

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We are excited to launch our BASIL animation📽️!

A visual overview of how the BASIL intervention boosted people's mood and reduced loneliness in #olderadults.

You can watch it here https://t.co/mVgfvoc2dd

@MHARG_york @TEWVresearch @UniOfYork @age_uk @SimonGilbody @NIHRresearch

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In support of the @UniOfYork Giving Day 2025, this animation showcases the groundbreaking mental health research undertaken here at York

#YorkGivingDay aims to support students and drive mental health research. Find out more about this great cause here https://t.co/0TCllA8Y8H

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BASIL was proud to be represented at the
@TEWV AGM 2025, showcasing the amazing collaborative research being done between @UniOfYork
and @TEWVresearch. Thank you @SarahDaniel21
for hosting this fantastic stall!
Find out more about the BASIL study at https://t.co/svCDeuXiGl

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#WorldMentalHealthDay https://t.co/krmCYqAvfF

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This #internationaldayofolderpeople we highlight the vital role that social connections play in older people's lives. Check out our new podcast episode to hear how the BASIL study helped older adults stay connected

Listen here: https://t.co/UxUhBLrEvP

@MHARG_york @TEWVresearch

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JUST PUBLISHED 📢!

Findings from our Study-Within-A-Trial (SWAT). Find out whether a one-page infographic improved recruitment and retention in the @BASIL_Research trial!

Read the full paper here: https://t.co/mSU58hMHOY

@UniOfYork
@TEWVresearch
@NIHRCRN_NENCumb
@NIHRresearch

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It's #Red4Research Day! We're proud to highlight the vital work of health and care research. @UniOfYork @Keele_MHRes @OfficialUoM @TEWVresearch @NIHRCRN_NENCumb @NIHRresearch @age_uk

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Fantastic to hear Simon from our BASIL research team speak at @YorkIdeas last night for #LonelinessAwarenessWeek! He shared how our work on reducing loneliness in older adults is now helping us tackle #LonelinessAtWork #MentalHealth

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#carersweek #mentalhealth #olderadults #Basil_research @ageuk @TEWVresearch @NIHRresearch

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BASIL+ is proud to support @marmaladetrust this #LonelinessAwarenessWeek – 9th-15th June. Join in and help to raise awareness of loneliness and encourage everyone to increase everyday moments of connection by making #RandomActsOfConnection. Find out more: https://t.co/0lrTOSDuSw

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Publication alert! We are excited to share our new paper with findings revealed from the biggest cost-effectiveness trial exploring loneliness in older adults ever conducted! Read the full paper here: https//:https://t.co/E15LVkc8Zv
@Keele_MHRes #BASILResearch

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During #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Kate presented at @edgehill University. Highlighting the importance of this year's theme - communities! A key feature of the MODS intervention was to help older people engage with meaningful and valued activities and increase social connections

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Liz & Kate attended #SAPCMH25 at @edgehill University. They thought the conference was great showcasing fantastic mental health research. An added bonus was the beautiful green space surrounding the campus which provided a welcomed wellbeing boost and a real sense of community!

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Publication alert! We are excited to share our new paper with findings revealed from the biggest cost-effectiveness trial exploring loneliness in older adults ever conducted! Read the full paper here: https//:https://t.co/E15LVkc8Zv
@Keele_MHRes #BASILResearch

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It’s Time to talk Day! Go to https://t.co/8JOlSNNtJ9
for tips on how to get talking about mental health!
@mind @rethinkmentalillness

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The BASIL+ trial is featured as a case study under 1 of 8 ways to tackle loneliness in @ageuk’s new loneliness report. See page 26 & 27 for more! @ageuk @TEWVresearch