Katie Pybus

Lecturer in Mental Health at the University of York. Interested in mental health, inequalities, stigma, social security. All views my own.

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

"Rather than seeing social security as a burden, we should see it as an investment that underpins good mental health, both now and into the future." My article for Transforming Society on planned changes to disability benefits and the impact on mental health.

[Policy Press @policypress]

Katie Pybus, author of 'Fairer Welfare Systems for Better Mental Health', shows how planned cuts to #DisabilityBenefits risk worsening #MentalHealth and #Poverty, highlighting the need for a more compassionate, evidence-based social security system.

https://t.co/HTg8CZDdlC

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

Available at https://t.co/hRFPOiuMma

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

I'm pleased to say that my new book 'Fairer welfare systems for better mental health' has now been published by @policypress! It argues that well-designed social security systems could play a central role in improving population mental health and sets out ideas for change.

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

@KatiePybus @ProfKEPickett Thank you @ProfKEPickett! And @KatiePybus for tagging😀

[Welfare Benefits Unit @WBUadvice]

We've had an exciting delivery today!
If you've ordered your Advisers Guides already, they'll be on their way to you shortly. If you haven't got round to ordering yet, you can do it now at https://t.co/D4J4R9y7vT
#WelfareBenefits
#WelfareAdvice
#UniversalCredit

[Dr Claire Carswell @ClaireCarswellx]

📢PhD Opportunity📢

Interested in mental health and #kidneydisease ? We're offering a fully funded PhD studentship at @MHARG_york 🥳

Find out more here:
https://t.co/QC20cc0ziu

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

Just under a week left to sign up for our MSc Mental Health Research information event, taking place on 30th January at the University of York. Find out more and sign up below👇. Hope to see you there! @HealthSciYork @HullYorkMed @UniOfYork @SimonGilbody

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

Thinking of a new career in 2024? Applications for the MSc Mental Health Research at @UniOfYork are now open. Full time, part time and PGDip options available. Come along to our information session on 30th Jan to find out more! https://t.co/kMFZpWHgRW
@HealthSciYork @HullYorkMed

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

Thinking of a new career in 2024? Applications for the MSc Mental Health Research at @UniOfYork are now open. Full time, part time and PGDip options available. Come along to our information session on 30th Jan to find out more! https://t.co/kMFZpWHgRW
@HealthSciYork @HullYorkMed

[Child Poverty Action Group @CPAGUK]

Kim from @changing_r:

The most important step the chancellor can take next week is to uprate benefits in line with inflation.

Flat rate and one-off payments must be replaced by proper uprating that reflects families' needs.

"We shouldn't have to fight so hard to survive."

[Changing Realities @changing_r]

“Now more than ever, I’m really losing sleep over worrying about money” - @changing_r parents describe how the cost of living crisis is far from over.

The Chancellor should, at the very least, ensure benefits catch up with inflation next week. @CPAGUK

https://t.co/5dRkSkqSW4

[Changing Realities @changing_r]

‘Terrified for this winter’:

Read our latest briefing on why the cost-of-living crisis is far from over for families on a low income ⤵️

https://t.co/429aIL1gDE

[Thanks the parents involved, project partner @CPAGUK & funder @finan_fairness]

[Welfare Benefits Unit @WBUadvice]

The government have announced a consultation into the Work Capability Assessment. The consultation closes at the end of October. Have your say here: https://t.co/hvwwLvuGuU

[Changing Realities @changing_r]

Making employment support work: an agenda for change co-produced by parents and carers on a low- income

Read and retweet our new report: https://t.co/OTJESFrHLi

[Huge thanks the parents involved, to briefing partner @IPPR, project partner @CPAGUK & funder @finan_fairness]

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

Our research looks at the relationship between wider economic conditions and attitudes towards people experiencing mental health problems: income inequality is linked with increased stigma. Read here for free: https://t.co/dZjWLDUcGD @ProfKEPickett @charlielloyd7 @ProfRGWilkinson

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

@lizhillnhs @parkrunUK It was a hot one!! 💪💪💪

[Welfare Benefits Unit @WBUadvice]

There's still time to apply to join our friendly, professional second-tier welfare rights organisation! Applications close Wednesday 14 June 2023. For further details and to apply, visit https://t.co/DzIP0E57x0…
#WelfareRightsJobs
#CharityJobs
#RightsJobs
#AccessToJustice

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

Really looking forward to being part of the @UoY_SBS seminar series on poverty, inequality and the welfare state on June 22nd, where I'll be talking about social security reform and mental health. Come and join the conversation! Details below 👇

[Prof Ruth Patrick @ruthpatrick0]

Really ace line up for our next work in progress seminar series on poverty, inequality and the welfare state - @kjpybus @Annie_Irvine @NicolettiCheti
Find out more and come along: https://t.co/UXnW3RWgY7

[Katie Pybus @kjpybus]

"It was clear from the accounts of parents that Universal Credit entirely fails to recognise the demands of parenting and creates profound financial hardship". Our new blog and briefing paper on the mental health impacts of Universal Credit on lone parents.

[Changing Realities @changing_r]

'The Evidence is Clear: Universal Credit harms the mental health of lone parents'

read our brand new blog from @madeleinepower, @kjpybus, @ruthpatrick0 & @uiscej 👇

https://t.co/IKXk1UMyqQ

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

A timely report for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek!

🙆The latest from @changing_r examines the relationship between mental health & claiming #UniversalCredit.

‼️ Spoiler alert: It could be better.

✅ But check out the report's recommendations from participants for improvements.

[Changing Realities @changing_r]

"When will they fix the benefit system so it actually benefits?"

In our report with @PovertyAlliance we outline the impact of Universal Credit on mental health, particularly for lone parents & make 5 key recommendations: https://t.co/91i4NKU0Af

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek