The value of pressing pause
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The Institute of Mental Health
Ahead of our ‘Surviving by Storytelling’ workshop especially for NHS colleagues, host and drama psychotherapist Nikki Disney writes about the value of ‘pressing pause’.
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Moral Health and Pharmacy
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The Institute of Mental Health
On 13th December Professor Anna Greenwood (Professor of Health History) gave an excellent talk on the history of psychoactive drugs. In a follow-up blog, ‘Moral Health and Pharmacy’, Dr Luca Settimo (Department of Theology and Religious Studies), joins Anna and Professor Paul Crawford, in examining the often-overlooked impacts on moral behaviour in taking everyday medications.
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Music and mental health
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The Institute of Mental Health
In this latest blog post, Debbie Butler shares her experience of the positive benefits of music for mental health. Debbie is a member of our Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Advisory Group and has been involved in research at the Institute for many years.
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Wellbeing and involvement
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The Institute of Mental Health
Our Public Involvement Co-ordinator, Kate Horton, reflects on taking a meaningful approach to wellbeing through conversations with public contributors.
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Neurobiology of schizophrenia and psychosis: exploring the path to understanding
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The Institute of Mental Health
Ahead of our forthcoming international meeting exploring the neurobiology of psychosis and schizophrenia, Dr Musa Sami shares his reflections on 'the most enigmatic' of psychiatric disorders. 
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Sad, lonely and interesting
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The Institute of Mental Health
In this blog post, written especially for Mental Health Awareness Week, Ghazal Mazloumi shares the experiences of caregivers, through her work with Trent Dementia.
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Pint of Science: the importance of public engagement
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The Institute of Mental Health
Centre for Dementia PhD student Tom Goddard shares his recent experience of presenting research at the public engagement event, Pint of Science.
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Timeslips - creative storytelling in dementia
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The Institute of Mental Health
In this guest blog post, Centre for Dementia PhD student Surinder Bangar shares her experience of becoming a Timeslips certified facilitator.
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Challenges of providing mental healthcare in secure settings
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The Institute of Mental Health
Ahead of our Forensic Research Nottingham 'Summer Symposium' on 14 July, Dr Danny Whiting shares his experience of providing mental healthcare in secure settings, and the unique challenges this presents.
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Introducing Clinical Research Practitioners
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The Institute of Mental Health
In this blog post, Rhianne Bostock of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Research Delivery Team tells us about the Clinical Research Practitioner role and how she is championing the scheme.
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NEuRoMS project reaches major milestone
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The Institute of Mental Health
This guest blog post from NEuRoMS Programme Manager, Dr Gogem Topcu, marks a significant milestone in the NEuRoMS journey, a £1.85 million NIHR-funded project exploring cognitive impairment in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) led by Prof Roshan das Nair. To find out more about our MS Research Group, visit our website.
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The war on loneliness and young people's mental health
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The Institute of Mental Health
In this blog post written for Mental Health Awareness Week, Professor Paul Crawford takes this year's theme of 'loneliness' and applies it to the unique challenges facing our young people today. Professor Crawford is director of our Centre for Social Futures (SoFU) and has written extensively on mental health and the arts.
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Research Delivery: working on dementia studies – my personal experience and sharing the outcomes
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The Institute of Mental Health
Research Delivery Psychologist Paula Brown, shares her experience of working on dementia studies with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Research Delivery Team.
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Past the storm, a rainbow awaits
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The Institute of Mental Health
Following his recent publication in Aging & Mental Health, our Centre for Dementia colleague, Claudio Di Lorito writes about the need for LGBTQIA+ voices to be heard in dementia research, and his personal commitment to improving service provision for this overlooked group.
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Substance Use Disorders among Older Adults
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The Institute of Mental Health
Ahead of the joint international symposium hosted by the European Association of Geriatric Psychiatry and the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry on Tuesday 7th December, Professor Rajesh Tampi of the AAGP highlights the growing problem of substance misuse in older adults, and how services can adapt to support this patient population.
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Addictions in Older People: Hiding in plain sight
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The Institute of Mental Health
Ahead of the joint international symposium hosted by the European Association of Geriatric Psychiatry and the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry on Tuesday 7th December, guest speaker Dr Tony Rao (Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist) shares why the hidden addictions in older people pose a healthcare crisis around the world.
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Your Path in Research: Kate Hodges
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The Institute of Mental Health
Throughout October, we're showcasing our Nottinghamshire Healthcare colleagues, and the path they have taken into research. To discover Your Path in Research, visit the National Institute of Health Research website for information and inspiration.
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Your Path in Research: Sam Malins
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The Institute of Mental Health
Throughout October, we're showcasing our Nottinghamshire Healthcare colleagues, and the path they have taken into research. To discover Your Path in Research, visit the National Institute of Health Research website for information and inspiration.
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Your Path in Research: Lorna Brown
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The Institute of Mental Health
Throughout October, we're showcasing our Nottinghamshire Healthcare colleagues, and the path they have taken into research. To discover Your Path in Research, visit the National Institute of Health Research website for information and inspiration.
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Your Path in Research: Rebecca O'Brien
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The Institute of Mental Health
Throughout October, we're showcasing our Nottinghamshire Healthcare colleagues, and the path they have taken into research. To discover Your Path in Research, visit the National Institute of Health Research website for information and inspiration.
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