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Lecturer @University of Exeter interested in eating disorders & body image

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Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Exeter Discover Postdoctoral Research Associate jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Postdoc opportunity at the University of Exeter to work with Dr. Fidan Turk (and collaborate with @francescasolmi.bsky.social and myself) on a project looking at food insecurity and eating disorders with UK-based cohort data! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNK860/p...

12.06.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Medical Research Foundation | New launchpad grants to addressโ€ฆ

Meet our new #EatingDisorder researchers! ๐Ÿ”ฌ

๐Ÿ”Ž Funded by our latest round of launchpad grants, these brilliant scientists are working to advance our understanding of various life-threatening eating disorders, from binge-eating disorder to bulimia nervosa. #MedSky

๐Ÿ‘‰ Full story: shorturl.at/8brFt

05.06.2025 09:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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#eatingdisorderresearch #bodyimage #men #research

18.06.2025 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you're a man aged 18โ€“35, or can share this study with others, weโ€™d greatly appreciate your support in highlighting this under-researched topic.

18.06.2025 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of our biggest challenges is recruiting participants - we need your help.

18.06.2025 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

My MSc students are conducting an important research project exploring body image and eating behaviours among men. While we know that men can and do struggle with these issues, it remains a topic that is often under-researched and overlooked.

exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

18.06.2025 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In line with next week's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we are proud to announce our upcoming Fellowship Grants in Suicide & Self-Harm Research. #MHAW

Applicants will be invited to apply for their personal salary plus up to ยฃ60k per year in research costs over 3 years.

More info coming soon! #MedSky

06.05.2025 09:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Future Proofing Study: a cluster randomised
controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a
universal school-based cognitiveโ€“behavioural
programme for adolescent depression

Future Proofing Study: a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a universal school-based cognitiveโ€“behavioural programme for adolescent depression

This is a *key* new paper in the world of school mental health interventions

A very large trial (N=6388) testing a universal CBT-based app for adolescent depression (13-14y)

No effects found (on depression, anxiety, distress or insomnia)

(๐Ÿงต)

mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/28/1...

25.04.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 228    ๐Ÿ” 94    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
University Declaration for Rรผmeysa ร–ztรผrk University Declaration for Rรผmeysa ร–ztรผrkApril 2, 2025Dear Tufts community,Please see below a declaration by Tufts University in support of a motion filed today by Rรผmeysa ร–ztรผrkโ€™s legal team in ร–ztรผr...

This made me cry and it really should not have. It is a document of basic decency. Good for Tufts, may the other institutions grow a spine too.

www.tufts.edu/president/sp...

03.04.2025 20:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 791    ๐Ÿ” 223    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12

Overdiagnosis? Seems timely to reshare...

In CAMHS, little evidence of overdiagnosis of emotional disorders, rather the opposite - many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders not receiving a clinical diagnosis or timely help

Full 'STADIA' RCT: doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...

18.03.2025 07:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

You can access the full set of interviews -- **FREE until April 12** -- here: www.nature.com/collections/...

13.03.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Are you doing EMA research and wonder how to go about it? In recent work we've adressed some open questions and challenges, here is a brief summary of papers and materials.

๐Ÿงต #PsychSciSky ๐Ÿงช #StatsSky

12.03.2025 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 150    ๐Ÿ” 73    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Advancing the global surveillance of eating disorders: Insights from epidemiology and public health This webinar will provide an overview of recent advancements in eating disorder surveillance, including developments in measures and survey systems from a diversityโ€ฆ

for folks who couldn't attend, here is the recording from our recent webinar on global eating disorder surveillance (no need to be an AED member to watch!)

#episky #medsky #publichealth

12.03.2025 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More than 600 jobs to be cut at Dundee University A total of 632 staff members are set to be made redundant with buildings and assets expected to be sold.

Such scary times in universities.

news.stv.tv/north/more-t...

12.03.2025 07:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
AUBURN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH STUDY
VIRTUAL EATING DISORDER
TREATMENT FOR LGBTQIA+
INDIVIDUALS
The ACCEPT Lab at Auburn University
is recruiting for a study evaluating a new virtual
(Zoom) treatment for eating disorders that is
specifically developed for members of the
LGBTQIA+ community. This study will occur over
the span of 9 months and is completely
voluntary and confidential.
YOU MAY QUALIFY IF YOU:
Are 18-65 years old
Identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
intersex, queer and/or asexual
Are experiencing problems with eating or body
image
(619) 594-1785
PRIDE@AUBURN.EDU
Scan this QR code with your smartphone camera, Snapchat OR go to
https://aub.ie/pridestudy
EARN UP TO $250
L G B T Q A +
IN E-GIFTCARDS

AUBURN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH STUDY VIRTUAL EATING DISORDER TREATMENT FOR LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS The ACCEPT Lab at Auburn University is recruiting for a study evaluating a new virtual (Zoom) treatment for eating disorders that is specifically developed for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. This study will occur over the span of 9 months and is completely voluntary and confidential. YOU MAY QUALIFY IF YOU: Are 18-65 years old Identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and/or asexual Are experiencing problems with eating or body image (619) 594-1785 PRIDE@AUBURN.EDU Scan this QR code with your smartphone camera, Snapchat OR go to https://aub.ie/pridestudy EARN UP TO $250 L G B T Q A + IN E-GIFTCARDS

Please distribute widely! This is a great opportunity to receive a novel eating disorder treatment specifically tailored to the LGBTQ+ community and developed by an LGBTQ+ eating disorder research lab!

28.02.2025 23:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 30    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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1/ What do people perceive as causes for depression, poverty, & mortalityโ€”and are social or non-social causes more important?

New preregistered study led by Emma Bridger in a n=1000 UK sample, including a wide variety of perceived causes.

#episky #psychscisky #PublicHealth ๐Ÿงช

27.02.2025 14:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 64    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Eating Disorders: A Concern for All This Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we encourage you to explore the FREE learning opportunities available on our website and ACAMH Learn, and to share with your networks.

Did you know that approximately 22% of children and adolescents worldwide show disordered eating?

#EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek is an opportunity to improve awareness that anyone can have an #EatingDisorder

Explore our FREE videos, pods, blogs, papers and more.
www.acamh.org/blog/eating-...

26.02.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Folks, would really appreciate it if you could please repost and share with your students, departments, networks!

06.02.2025 19:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Amazing news! Congrats xx

19.12.2024 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0


Weโ€™ve created a Starter Pack for UK-based eating disorders research to connect & support those in the field! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“Šโœจ

Follow the pack to stay updated & get involved: go.bsky.app/9Qgb1HZ

If you would like to be included, send us a DM! ๐Ÿ’Œ

11.12.2024 10:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hadnโ€™t seen an eating disorders/body image list so I made one! Absolutely confident that I have missed many people. Please say hi and share a paper/research topic to be added! bsky.app/profile/did:...

24.11.2024 23:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Please add me! Thank you

21.11.2024 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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