Mental Health Research Incubator

🏁 WE'RE OFF! 🎽

Thank you to everyone who attended today and contributed to the conversation surrounding improving service delivery for those living with Alcohol Related Brain Damage

There's more to come and watch this space for some recommendations that result from this meeting 👀

Our #OppUp has all of the latest and upcoming funding and career development opportunities for #mentalhealth and #addiction #researchers, including funding, conferences & more.

Filter by career stage & find the best opportunity for you 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunities-update

Parent Carer Research Network - For Researchers Find out more about partnering with parents and carers of children and young people for your mental health research via our Parent Carer Research Network.

📢Looking for parents/carers to be involved in research either as participants or as part of PPI?
✍️Share details of projects/opportunity in our form - see on our webpage under 'How to Apply'
www.parentcarerresearchnetwork.org.uk/researchers
📅Deadline for inclusion in next newsletter is August 20th

If you're a #mentalhealth #researcher interested in working with schools, check out the WISDOM Research Network! They have lots of tools, resources & information that can help your research, and help connect you to relevant schools for collaboration. 👇
wisdom.mhid.org.uk/for-research...

The first session of the Addiction SIG is being held today from 4-5pm. It's not too late to sign up and hear from different experts on Alcohol Related Brain Damage!⏰

To sign up, click the below link:
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/addiction-sig

⌛ It's just under two weeks until our first online meeting where we will discuss a novel piece of research surrounding alcohol related brain damage and develop some translation steps to put this into practice where you work! 😍

Sign up here: mhincubator.addictionsig@gmail.com

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! 😀

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/rss-fellowsh...

Do you have an opportunity to share with #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers?

Running a workshop?
Hosting funding?
Hiring for a job? 🤔

Use the below link to share any relevant opportunities for promotion on our #OppUp page & reach your audience! 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...

We're still thinking about the discussion and insights gleamed from our recent webinar on Advancing Mixed Methods.

Missed the webinar? Don't worry, @olademk.bsky.social published a great reflective piece that shares some of the main themes & points from the session!

Check it out now👇

In case you missed it, have a look at our recap of the Fellowship Application Writing Retreat 2025 for #mentalhealth and #addiction researchers! 👀

🔊Our first Addictions Research and Practice SIG meeting has been scheduled for August the 5th 16-1730📢

If you didn't receive a teams invite and were expecting to please email: mhincubator.addictionsig@gmail.com or message us below!

Please share 🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏽

@mhrincubator.bsky.social

Are you interested in how we can advance mixed methods in mental health research?🧩

We’ve shared reflections on our recent paper on this issue and on our linked webinar/panel 🧑‍💻

Check out the link below (where you can also find a link to our paper, some key guidance, and a webinar recording) ⛓️‍💥

"Be adaptable, learn from setbacks, and stay resilient."

In this case study, @rplackett.bsky.social discusses bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.

Read about her journey here:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...

📢Are you interested in addictions research? Do you have a passion for bridging the gap between addiction research & clinical practice?

The @mhiaddictionsig.bsky.social is dedicated to breaking down barriers to innovation in addiction healthcare. Join here👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/addiction-sig/

Looking to develop your career as a #mentalhealth or #addictions researcher? 🔍

Our Opportunities Update #OppUp is the perfect place to learn about current & upcoming webinars, funding calls, jobs and more! You can even filter by career stage & category!

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...

Jargon Buster – Mental Health Research A list of 15 health care professions/professionals who work in health and care. AHPs deliver a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, technical, and support services, and work in diverse environments…

Want to know your CMHF from your CMHT and CPN? 🤔

Our handy jargon buster breaks down all of the common acronyms used in #mentalhealth & #addictions research!

Discovered a new, or old, acronym that's missing from our list? Let us know! 👇

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/jargon-buster/

Want to find other #mentalhealth & #addiction researchers? Or are you keen for others to find you? Check out our interactive #mentalhealth researchers map! Start building your #network, now!

📍 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/mental-healt...

Did you catch our recent webinar on advancing mixed methods? Our panel of researchers, colleagues @bmj.com , @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @nihr.bsky.social had a rich & wide-ranging discussion - check out @olademk.bsky.social reflections here

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/reflecting-o...

"My current role in addiction and recovery has further fuelled my curiosity."

Gabrielė Žukauskaitė highlights how community & existing research can inspire your own interests. This is just one of many journeys showcased on our website - find out more!💡

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...

We’re hiring! – Part-time Administration Assistant – Mental Health Research The Mental Health Research (MHR) Incubator is hiring! We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to help us with the running of our various programmes (including events) and…

The Incubator is #hiring! We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual to help us run events and evaluate programmes!

Know anybody who fits the bill? Apply now to be a part of our friendly team!

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/hiring-admin/

Internship - PhD Student Researcher Do you have experience of mixed methods research? Are you interested in working on a project that will make a real difference?

🚨Job alert! 🚨

Do you have experience of mixed methods research?

This opportunity gives a PhD level researcher the chance to undertake a paid research placement VIA charity, who support people with drug & alcohol dependency
Apply by 20 July

VIA via.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...

Job Vacancy at the University of Hull: Research Intern – Alcohol-Related Cognitive Impairment Research Intern – alcohol-related cognitive impairment (ARCI)  Job AdvertWe are seeking a Research Intern to join the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Research (CAMHR) team based at the Universi...

🚨Job alert! 🚨
Great opportunities for addiction researchers at the moment!

2 paid internships at Centre for Addiction & MH research in Hull, working on:
- Alcohol-related cognitive impairment jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
- Gambling jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Apply by 24 July

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! 😀

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/rss-fellowsh...

Have you used our #OppUp Opportunities Update to check out what's out there for you? Not only jobs and training for #mentalhealth researchers, but also networks and funding for you too!

Check it out! mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/opportunitie...

The MHR Incubator team had a great time! 😃

If you're interested in attending one of our fully-funded Writing Retreats for #mentalhealth and #addiction researchers, use the link below to sign up to hear when applications next open.

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...

We'd also like to thank the @gladlib.bsky.social staff, for their incredible hospitality, delicious food and constant stream of tea, coffee and sweet treats! 🍰

Pictured - some of the puddings we enjoyed!

Overall, it was a successful retreat with very positive feedback from participants. 🎉
We'd like to say a massive thank you to Dr Hyndman, Dr Jacobsen, Professor Poole & the @nihr.bsky.social RSS methodologists for all of their research help & guidance - our participants are incredibly grateful!

Day 3 saw the continuation of 1-to-1 surgery sessions, methodologist calls & writing sessions. In the breaks, participants explored the beauty of @gladlib.bsky.social's grounds! 🌳

Wrapping up with a reflection session, we then said goodbye to our participants who promised to keep in touch.

Post-dinner, Professor Rob Poole ( @bangoruniversity.bsky.social ) gave an interesting talk on his experience on panels & own unconventional research career. Our participants explored the nearby village, Hawarden, including the ruins of the Hawarden Old Castle (and saw some sheep 🐑).

On day 2, participants were fully immersed in their writing, enjoying the reading room, dedicated stretching sessions & sunny weather! ☀️

Dr Jacobsen & Dr Hyndman held 1-to-1 surgery sessions to give feedback on applications. Participants also discussed their research with RSS methodologists.