Ruth Plackett

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👇

"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...

🧠 Excited for our upcoming webinar

🔍 Exploring the power of mixed methods in #MentalHealth #Research

📅 14 July | 🕐 1–2pm

📄 Featuring insights from an expert panel!

🔗 Don’t miss it! tinyurl.com/28t89jmm

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📢 Can social media shift mental health attitudes & behaviours?
This @jmirpub.bsky.social review finds progress on stigma & awareness but challenges in reaching underserved groups & changing help-seeking habits.
Read the full paper 👉 jmir.org/2025/1/e68124 @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social

Involving people from all communities in mental health research We need to involve people from all communities in mental health research. It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY.In the past, m...

We need to involve people from all communities in mental health research.

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY.

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Big thanks @rplackett.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social for taking the time to be featured in our new Mental Health Research Initiatives videos.

You make some really important points about overcoming barriers in mental health research. 👏🏽

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your #MixedMethods grant writing skills! 🚀

📝 Boost your grant writing skills! Join us for a Masterclass on #MixedMethods Grant Writing with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim. Perfect for researchers from many disciplines. 📅 When: Tue, June 3rd, 12 PM - 1:30 PM (online).

🔗 Sign up here: mixedmethodsgrants.eventbrite.co.uk

Advanced Mixed Methods Research Masterclass Join us for a deep dive into advanced mixed methods research techniques - perfect for researchers across sectors to develop their skills!

🧠 Want to advance your #mixedmethods research? Join
@methodical_res for an Advanced Mixed Methods Research Masterclass with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim! Perfect for, #postdocs #researchers. 📅 When: Thu, May 22nd, 1 PM - 4 PM (online).🔗Sign up: advancedmixedmethods2025.eventbrite.co.uk

🎓 Excited about #mixedmethods research? Elevate your skills with our advanced mixed methods course!

Advancing mixed methods in mental health research In the mental health research field, there is a need for effective and robust methodological approaches that are able to address complexity. In this article, we reassert the importance of mixed method...

NEW PAPER: How do we advance mixed methods in mental health research?

doi.org/10.1136/bmjm...

Mixed methods are widely recognised as valuable in mental health research, but aren’t as embedded as we’d hope and there are a lot of challenges that individual researchers and teams must navigate… 1/

The Impact of Different Types of Social Media Use on the Mental Health of UK Adults: Longitudinal Observational Study Background: Previous studies have explored the association between social media use and mental health among adolescents. However, few studies using nationally representative longitudinal data have exp...

🚨New Research!🚨We explored the link between #socialmedia use and #mentalhealth among UK adults using longitudinal survey data. Key findings: Daily posting on social media was associated with increased mental health problems, but not viewing. www.jmir.org/2024/1/e56950

Measures of social connectedness in adult populations: a systematic review - BMC Public Health Background Poor social connectedness has been identified as a risk factor for poor mental health but there is a lack of standardisation in how it is measured. This systematic review aimed to identify ...

🌟New research🌟Measures of social connectedness in adult populations, in #BMCPublicHealth!

🔍5 measures showed robust psychometric properties

📈Use these measures to standardise public #MentalHealth #research

🔗Read more bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

The prevalence and determinants of health anxiety during the covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic subjected the global population to a situation that aroused disproportionate Health Anxiety (HA). However, this association has not been explored in a ...

Our latest study in PLOS Mental Health shows higher health anxiety during #COVID_19, especially in females, unmarried individuals, and those with pre-existing conditions. Addressing #mentalhealth is crucial! Read more: tinyurl.com/4u5bs8n2

Introduction to mixed methods research 2025 Want to learn more about mixed methods research? Need support or advice with your mixed methods research? Our online course could help you!

🎓 Excited about #mixedmethods research? Join us for an online Intro to Mixed Methods course! Ideal for #PhDstudents, #postdocs, and #researchers. 🗓️ When: Mon, Feb 24th, 10 AM - 4 PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...