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Amy Knight

@amyknight.bsky.social

Doctoral researcher and tutor at the University of Sussex 🧠 Qualified teacher πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ« Interested in CYP’s experiences of mental health/well-being education, qualitative methods, & co-production πŸ”

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But most of all, I’m really grateful to everyone who stopped by to give feedback on my poster. I’m excited to take these reflections forward (and ending with a fab quote from Frances Howard!) πŸ’¬ #BERA2025 (4/4)

12.09.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also loved Thomas Walsh’s talk on Ireland’s primary curriculum redevelopment (20+ years in the making!) and how it foregrounded young people’s voices β€” resonating with Dominic Wyse’s seminal work on children’s agency in the English curriculum. #BERA2025 (3/4)

12.09.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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Highlights included: Karen Fox + 23 Year 7 students’ phenomenal workshop showcasing a child-centred, collaborative approach. Incredible to learn this was the first time children presented their own research at a national conference on this scale πŸ‘ #BERA2025 (2/4)

12.09.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a brilliant few days at #BERA2025! It was my first time presenting my doctoral research at a national conference, and I was really honoured that my abstract was one of the few selected for a physical display. You can view it here: tinyurl.com/beraposter (1/4)

12.09.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Understanding drivers of recent trends in young people’s mental health - Youth Futures Foundation Research report exploring the reasons for the recent decline in mental health among 14 to 24-year-olds in England

New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health

To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*

We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations

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youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...

17.07.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

30.06.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Janet!

30.06.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Honoured to receive the CSWIR Emerging Researcher Award for my poster, selected for potential impact & alignment with CSWIR’s vision. Grateful to be chosen from a strong cross-faculty group. It was inspiring to meet so many lovely people. Congratulations to all the other winners! @cswir.bsky.social

30.06.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fascinating new research from @tamsinford.bsky.social & colleagues which shows that CYP with psychiatric disorders now face more severe difficulties & functional impacts than in past surveys, "challenging the idea that ^ prevalence stems from over-medicalising mild symptoms" doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...

23.01.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Zoe! Yes I am following them ☺️ Might try and chat with you in the new year once I’ve got a clearer plan!

23.11.2024 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Michelle, lovely to see another person from Sussex here!

21.11.2024 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Qualitative study of the feasibility and acceptability of implementation, and potential mechanisms of Learning Together for Mental Health, a whole-school intervention aiming to promote mental health a... Background Despite high rates of adolescent mental-health problems, there are few effective whole-school interventions to address this. Whole-school interventions offer a feasible and sustainable mean...

I think this is the one! pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

21.11.2024 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

RESEARCHERS & PRACTITIONERS IN SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH πŸ«πŸ“šπŸ§ 

to complement the lovely general C&A MH lists from @noraskjerdingstad.bsky.social (go.bsky.app/mJXZrD) & @olademk.bsky.social (go.bsky.app/KSGUBYg)

Hoping this will be primarily crowd-sourced, so please tell me who to add: go.bsky.app/5EXucz1

20.11.2024 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 4
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Brilliant evening listening to @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social discuss the value of listening to adolescents: Their youth doesn’t lessen their worth; they’re experts in their own lives. Engaging with them makes our work more relevant and impactful ⭐️

20.11.2024 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s been sad to witness the slow demise of X after joining in 2015 as a college student & now reflecting in 2024 as a PhD student. I’ve effectively grown up online πŸ˜… I’m so grateful for the opportunities & connections I’ve made over the years & hope we can build an even better community here ⛅️

16.11.2024 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Started another starter pack I wanted to find but couldn't - for people & orgs involved in, supporting & advocating for children & YP's #Participation #YouthVoice & #ChildrensRights.
If I've missed one, you want to be added or have suggestions for additions please let me know:
go.bsky.app/Rg8BE25

08.11.2024 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 4

This looks brill! Please could I be added? ☺️

16.11.2024 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is fab! Please could I be added? ☺️

16.11.2024 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This starter pack for child and adolescent mental health is continuing to grow! It’s wonderful finding people here.

Please do let me know if you think there is someone (including you!) that could be added.

go.bsky.app/KSGUBYg

30.10.2024 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 8
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Sheffield Park and Garden | Sussex Explore acres of landscaped garden and lakes, surrounded by historic parkland and woodland at the National Trust's Sheffield Park and Garden in East Sussex.

Thank you! My cover photo is from www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex..., one of my favourite places to visit in the autumn! πŸ‚

15.11.2024 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Zoe, I just wanted to say hi! I'm a new PhD student exploring primary school pupils' perceptions and experiences of mental health education. I'm keen to get to know others who are looking at similar things in different institutions, so I've bookmarked WISDOM; it sounds fantastic!

15.11.2024 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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WISDOM Research Network - WISDOM Research Network Welcome to the WISDOM Research Network, working with schools and researchers to improve mental health in young people.

Mornin’! Been lurking in the background for a while and thought it was about time that I posted! Quick intro. I am passionate about improving young people’s mental health, and am setting up a mental health research network in schools across England (wisdom.mhid.org.uk). Happy to hear about you all!

15.11.2024 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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