Dr Adam Benkwitz

Where is national leadership for public mental health? The nation’s wellbeing can be improved. Mental health conditions can be prevented, but this doesn’t just happen automatically, or easily. It needs the organised efforts of the whole of society and sys...

Mental health can be prevented, and wellbeing improved, but it takes leadership, collaboration & community action.

In a recent blog, Jude Stansfield, Ian Walker & Claire Robson share insights from their work with Public Health England’s Public Mental Health programme
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Population cartograms show us where the world’s people are.

An interesting three days ahead at the @hepaeurope.bsky.social HEPA Europe Network 16th Annual International Conference in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Strong public health underpinning from opening talks from @who.int World Health Organization and European Union representatives.

#HEPA2025

Public Health Research Project Manager - NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
£35,608 - £46,049
Closes 30/09

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Millions of Britons face higher risk of heart failure due to dirty air, study suggests Exclusive: stroke risk is 7% higher and heart failure risk increases by 27% in areas with worst level of pollution, research shows

Exclusive: Millions of Britons face a higher risk of stroke or heart failure because of dirty air where they live.

A line graph illustrating the share of Hungary's electricity generation by source from 1990 to 2024. The graph highlights four main sources of electricity: nuclear, solar, gas, and coal. Nuclear energy is Hungary's largest source with more than 40%; it has been during most of the period shown. Solar overtook gas in 2024 to become the second largest source, at about 25%. Coal's share has fallen from about 30% in 1990 to 6% in 2024. The data source is credited to Ember, 2025, and the chart is licensed under CC BY to Our World in Data.

Solar overtakes gas to become Hungary's second-largest electricity source

The image displays a line graph titled "Population projections until the end of the century." The graph plots population projections from 1950 to 2100, with population values ranging from 0 to 1.8 billion. Four colored lines represent different regions: - A brown line indicates population projections for India, showing a steady increase peaking around 2060. - A blue line represents China, which displays a peak around 2020 before declining. - A red line shows Europe's population, which rises slightly before declining. - A green line indicates the United States, which experiences moderate growth before leveling off. Dotted lines illustrate the projections based on the United Nations' medium scenario assumptions. The data source is listed as "UN, World Population Prospects (2024)" The chart includes horizontal grid lines for better readability of the population figures and timelines. The overall design aims to convey trends in population growth and decline among these regions over time

India, China, Europe, and the United States are on very different population paths

it's real support from actual racists

A pleasure to be back at The 7th International Refocus on Recovery Conference for my fifth time talking about mental health, physical activity and personal recovery. Thanks to Nottingham’s Institute of Mental Health and Stefan Rennick-Egglestone Prof Mike Slade for another great event.
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Great kick off for the Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health! Inspiring day, fruitful conversations and great speakers.
An heartfelt thanks to all the people who presented and attended (in person and remotely) from us!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social

📢 We’re looking for a Research Fellow (with a strong qualitative research background) to work on an NIHR-funded project exploring additional roles in primary care in England and Scotland. You will be working with a great team @kathcheckland.bsky.social @damianeh.bsky.social
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There's more money in the UK now than there has ever been, even with the disasterous Brexit

The only reason there's 'no money' is because the richest are robbing it from you on Food, Energy, Water, Mortgages, Rent, Loans and everything else at a record rate

Then paying zero tax

Happy Mon🍎- paperback cover just released. All about what we know about living longer, healthier lives from around the world.

Fellowship Application Day 2025 run online by @nihr-rss.bsky.social on 17 Sept - a REALLY important opportunity for anyone wanting to go for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Award... and *free!* Not to be missed! 😀

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Mental-health lessons in schools sound like a great idea. The trouble is, they don’t work | Lucy Foulkes All-class therapy sessions don’t help, and may even make matters worse. The evidence shows we need different solutions, says Dr Lucy Foulkes, an academic psychologist at Oxford University

I’m in the Guardian today, arguing that we should stop them all-class mental health lessons in schools

I've thought very carefully about ‘going public’ with this, because it's a sensitive argument to make, especially in the face of so many young people struggling.

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Are you interested in psychologival preparedness and avoid #burnout in #healthcare. Are you looking to do a #PhD? Fancy working with me and some of my fantastic colleagues? We have a fully funded PhD studentship available. Link below.

Job Opportunity at St George's University of London: Research Fellow in Social Epidemiology The Research Fellow will investigate young carers and health inequalities using advanced longitudinal quantitative methods. Responsibilities include data analysis, literature reviews, publishing findi...

I am hiring for a new researchers on my @nuffieldfoundation.org young carers project.
Closes 4thJune. After someone with strong quant longitudinal skills, passion for communicating research beyond academia & wants to work with people w lived experience/other sectors
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Its #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & we're sharing our work on how we rethink & commit to long term integrated physical & mental health support for people living with SMIH. You can view/download our policy brief here: shorturl.at/PJJfM made in collaboration with @researchretold.bsky.social

We are recruiting UK-based men aged 40 to 65 years for our @ucl.ac.uk #suicide research study: Men Talking About Suicide. Closes 30/06/25. Funded by a UCL Grand Challenges award. Do please pass on to this invitation &/or click on this link to read more:
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I agree with the Lancet.

Eighty years ago, enemies laid down their arms.

Since then, we, Europeans, have built something extraordinary: a Union of peace, democracy, and solidarity. An anchor of stability.

Our Union was born as a peace project, and it remains one today.

An anniversary worth marking.

I'm sure we're going to see the very people who have trashed its legacy seek to appropriate WW2 today - so let's remember what was really fought for: peace, a more united Europe, a land fit for heroes (mark 2) and the defeat of fascism.

As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.

But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

New #IJBNPA publication uncovers the effects of #AerobicExercise on #MentalHealth in adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder!
Check this out👇
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TANK vs TESLA

"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"

- ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

PhD studentship in Public Health: Exploring co-occurring excess weight and severe mental illness in community settings at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - PhD studentship in Public Health: Exploring co-occurring excess weight and severe mental illness in community settings at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com

Are you interested in developing better ways to support people living with poor mental and physical health? Then this funded PhD at @newcastleuni.bsky.social could be for you! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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A break from my regularly scheduled political and legal posting to express some gratitude.

This week, my 18 month old daughter had to have open heart surgery. 💔

As you might imagine, this was utterly terrifying.

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