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Dr Elaine Lockhart

@elainelockhart.bsky.social

Consultant psychiatrist for children and young people. Chair of the RCPsych UK Child and Adolescent Faculty Best work is collaborative #GettingitRightfromthestart Fan of people, our planet and a dog walk on a beach. Scotland based.

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podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Here is our latest podcast which focuses on Anorexia Nervosa, the mental illness with the highest risk of death which affects children and young people. Best outcomes when recognised early and evidence-based treatments are used.

14.05.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left β€˜forgotten and failed’ Exclusive data shows how neglect of this common mental health condition costs the UK nearly Β£10bn a year.

Good to see BBC News shining a light on bipolar disorder. Our Registrar, Dr Trudi Seneviratne, told them the condition is β€œcompletely treatable”, but many people are β€œsuffering in silence because there isn’t a good clinical care pathway for them”.

Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

01.04.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last few days to vote for the @rcpsych.bsky.social Registrar elections and for vacancies on the CAP Faculty committee. I’m voting for Dr Jeya Balakrishna to be our next Registrar He’s enthusiastic, able and experienced and can rise to the challenge to improve what the RCPsych can do for all ages.

30.03.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For any research colleagues interested in CYP MH interventions…

www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/chil...

@thementalelf.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social #KidsMH @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcem.ac.uk @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social @chattydietitian.bsky.social

24.03.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks James! I guess we need to encourage people to subscribe so they pop up wherever you get your podcast. We are keen for feedback and suggestions!

22.03.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted to introduce our latest podcast which features experts by experience, from clinical practice and provision of support. Top class content in terms of clarity, improving understanding and signposting to helpful resources @rcpsych.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social

21.03.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! Tourette’s - An Opportunity to Learn from the Experts Podcast Episode Β· The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast Β· 21/03/2025 Β· 1h 1m

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21.03.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œRise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE responds to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's comments about the overdiagnosis of mental health conditions.

On the over diagnosis of #MentalHealth conditions our President said:

β€œPeople can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”

Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

18.03.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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International Congress is back, taking place from 23 - 26 June in Wales! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Registration is now open and early bird rates will be available until 31 March 2025. Book now to save up to Β£100 on your ticket.

🎟️ Secure your place here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/congr...

10.03.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are now on BlueSky! πŸ₯³

We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world.

Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.

28.02.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
Adult psychiatric outcomes for young people who attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
YouTube video by Ian Kelleher Lab Adult psychiatric outcomes for young people who attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

See our full video abstract on Adult Psychiatric Outcomes of Young People Who Attend Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlIo...

@c-healy.bsky.social @drullalang.bsky.social @kirstieohare.bsky.social @hughramsay.bsky.social @elainelockhart.bsky.social

24.02.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Children's Mental Health: Listen Up - New Year Conference Special (Part 3) Podcast Episode Β· The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast Β· 10/02/2025 Β· 41m

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More excellent content with Prof Kapil Sayal and Andrea Danese talking about the large multi-centred RCT STADIA study and the impact of trauma and PTSD in children and young people. Less than 10% CYP with PTSD access effective treatment.

11.02.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Time to act: hundreds of children sent out of area every day for mental health treatment Our analysis of the latest NHS England data shows a shocking 319 children and adolescents in England were forced to travel out of their area for mental health treatment from December 2023 to November ...

Time to act: hundreds of children sent out of area every day for mental health treatment

@rcpsych.bsky.social, @drladesmith.bsky.social, @elainelockhart.bsky.social

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

08.02.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Children forced to travel for hundreds of miles for crucial mental health treatment Hundreds of vulnerable children are still being sent to distant counties for treatment due to a lack of beds in their area

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08.02.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What a disheartening decision. Short sighted, adds to multiple challenges faced by people with intellectual disabilities, small potatoes in terms of NHS spend but good example of primary and secondary prevention.

31.01.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Children's Mental Health: Listen Up - New Year Conference Special (Part 1) In this New Year special episode, Dr Elaine Lockhart sits down with Baroness Hilary Cass to discuss her pivotal role in chairing the independent review into gender identity services for children and y

soundcloud.com/rcpsych/chil... Here’s a chance to hear from Baroness Hilary Cass about her independent Review of gender indentity services for children and young people and also from Dr Saam Idelji-Tehrani about barriers to accessing mental health care for CYP from minoritised ethnic groups.

09.01.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four Year PhD fellowships in the Brain health in Gen2020 Programme PhD opportunities are offered across a wide range of subject areas, focusing on understanding the fetal origins of childhood brain health.

Interested in studying the fetal origins of childhood brain health? The Brain Health in Gen2020 programme is offering 4 PhD opportunites in this area of #neuroskyence. Apply by 12 Feb 2025. #AcademicSky

www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...

20.12.2024 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Children's Mental Health: Listen Up: Bipolar Disorder (Part 2) Podcast Episode Β· The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast Β· 16/12/2024 Β· 47m

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Part 2 on Bipolar disorder in young people

18.12.2024 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Children's Mental Health: Listen Up: Bipolar Disorder (Part 1) Podcast Episode Β· The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast Β· 16/12/2024 Β· 56m

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Part 1 of our podcast on Bipolar disorder in young people

18.12.2024 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Treating child and adolescent PTSD – from research to the clinic Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this blog, Dr Julian Mutz from the Social,…

New blog on treating child and adolescent
#PTSD, highlighting Julian Mutz's, Thole Hoppen's, Nexhmedin Morina's and Jessica Richardson's recent network meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry and discussing how evidence synthesis studies inform clinical practice

www.kcl.ac.uk/treating-chi...

18.12.2024 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy them Kate. They are clear and compelling while talking about so many Big Questions about our communities and society.

14.12.2024 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learning to ride a bike gave me hope in a new country Nahla Abdulla was feeling lost and lonely in a new country until learning to cycle pushed her to turn her life around.

BBC News - Learning to ride a bike gave me hope in a new country
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bikes are the best.

14.12.2024 06:15 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a supplement to "No decision about me, without me: Collaborating with young people in mental health research," we include an infographic with guidance for young research advisors, created by a ReSET Young Person Advisory Group member

13.12.2024 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2024/12/13/britain-follow-france-into-crisis-caused-public-spending/

Chair of our Child and Adolescent Faculty @DrElaineLockha1 responds to news that over 2m young people have a self-diagnosed mental health condition, encouraging them to seek information from trusted, evidence-based sources in the @Telegraph

Read more: t.co/xg7zbaZLeQ

13.12.2024 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Does my baby forget me when I go to work? It’s a common question among new parents.

To answer we need to explore the distinction between the complex narrative memory we have as adults and the earlier forms of recognition common to babies.

(Thread 🧡)

02.12.2024 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 120    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Truly oustanding first Reith Lecture by Gwen Adshead plus the questions - @bbcradio4.bsky.social at its very best.

26.11.2024 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m looking for academic researchers who research mental health and also (like me) have lived experience of mental ill health! Please share and get in touch if that’s you ❀️#academicsky @academic-chatter.bsky.social @mhrincubator.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social

02.12.2024 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 123    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 3
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17th National Med for OA Psychiatrists - Day 1
>100 attendees f2f
Great speakers on polpharmacy, end of life care, pain & much more
Looking forward to Day2 tomorrow
@edtomu.bsky.social #medsky #psychsky @gerisoc.bsky.social

02.12.2024 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Looks like a great read in store

02.12.2024 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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