Dr Becky Mars
@Becky_mars_
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Senior Research Fellow and co-lead of the Suicide and Self-Harm (SASH) research group at the University of Bristol
Joined August 2014
New #PhD opportunity @SASHBristol looking at protective factors for #selfharm - 4 years of funding - Great supervisory team & supportive research group - Apply by 4pm on 13th December - more details here:
findaphd.com
PhD Project - Hope in the Darkness: Identifying Protective Factors to Prevent Self-Harm at University of Bristol, listed on FindAPhD.com
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CaTS-App helps young people to share their self-harm story and explore their needs with practitioners. If you work with yp who self-harm why not come along to our practitioner showcase for a peak at our early co-developed prototype? @SelfHarmRes Sign up➡️ https://t.co/aRkYQb5JaY
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New 3-year research fellow role at @UCLPsychiatry! Come work with @GemmaLewis13 and me on eating disorders and depression research. Any questions, please just get in touch with us 😊. More details on team, project, and role below 👇 https://t.co/bbhedWS3GD
ucl.ac.uk
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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“Self-harm signals deeper distress and affects millions globally, especially young people, yet it remains neglected due to stigma and lack of resources. This must change...” ~ Prof. Paul Moran, lead author of a new @TheLancet Commission. Read it here : https://t.co/mCymBQZA3z
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3) Can young people’s cognitive style explain associations between social media use and mental health? Led by @ButtonKate (Bath) with me, @LizzyWinstone and David Ellis (Bath).
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PhD Project - GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP PhD project: Can young people’s cognitive style explain associations between social media use and mental health? at University of Bath, listed on FindAPhD.com
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2) Transmission of self-harm from parents to children: identifying mechanisms and informing intervention. With me, @hannah_sallis, and @StephCollishaw and Frances Rice from @wolfsoncentre, Cardiff.
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PhD Project - Transmission of self-harm from parents to children: identifying mechanisms and informing intervention at University of Bristol, listed on FindAPhD.com
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1) Investigating the relationship between substance use and self-harm using multiple methods. With me, @Jon6031769, @LizzyWinstone and @LindseyAHines (Bath).
findaphd.com
PhD Project - Investigating the relationship between substance use and self-harm using multiple methods at University of Bristol, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Interested in doing a #PhD? Come and join our team @SASHBristol. We have 3 @GW4BioMedDTP opportunities advertised at the moment (details in the thread) - 4 years of funding - Great supervisory teams - Apply by 4th November - Apply here:
gw4biomed.ac.uk
The GW4 BioMed MRC Doctoral Training Partnership is a collaboration between Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter Universities.
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1) Investigating the relationship between substance use and self-harm using multiple methods: https://t.co/ar2baJTDDZ with me, @Jon6031769 @LindseyAHines (Bath) and @LizzyWinstone
findaphd.com
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Our new modules on understanding and preventing suicide are available and free at link below. ☑️Based on the latest research evidence ☑️They provide guidance on supporting people who are suicidal ☑️You just need to register, and the four modules are free to all.
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What do we know about #suicide risk among parent carers? Our new paper, led by @Siobhan_ODwyer found that 42% had experienced suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Risk factors inc depression, entrapment, dysfunctional coping, and prior mental health diagnosis https://t.co/4CFvqzbesV
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There is a growing body of evidence on suicide risk in family carers, but minimal research on parents caring for children with disabilities and long-term illnesses. The aim of this study was to con...
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Our paper investigating longitudinal associations between #Cyberbullying (perpetration and victimization) and self-harm is out now in @JAdolesHealth. Co-authored with one of our excellent @BristolUni MSc Epidemiology students https://t.co/AqZrm1dIAN
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Really honoured to have been invited to present my work at #LHRS2024 today. One of several talks focusing on protective factors for suicide and self-harm
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Can you imagine how easy it will be when we launch our new platform before the end of the year? More than 3,000 longitudinal datasets to be explored for harmonisation, replication, triangulation and so much more - Thanks @asfkwong and watch this space
There is SO MUCH longitudinal data out there ( https://t.co/jK2w6Csinn). We should be trying our best to harmonise, replicate & triangulate evidence across different datasets to see what is consistent & what isn't. This will benefit understanding in the long run cc @L_Arseneault
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🌟Symposium on Researcher Well-being in Mental Health Research;📅Wed 26 Jun 2024 11:00am - 3:00pm; 📍Wills Reception Room, Bristol, BS8 1RJ Come to network & discuss findings from exciting new projects on researcher well-being! Free tickets (and lunch): https://t.co/zkfwtQvi37
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Symposium on Researcher Well-being in Mental Health Research – Wills Memorial Building Reception Room, Queens Rd, Bristol, Wed 26 Jun 2024 - Researchers working in mental health research and emotio...
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We are looking for participants to take part in a 2-week smartphone study. You must be: ✅18-25 ✅Live in the UK ✅Experienced self-harm or suicidal thoughts in the past 6 months Click the link for more information and to sign up: https://t.co/J5zWtsfW8g
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Are you an academic mental health researcher at a UK university? Your voice is crucial in understanding the effects of mental health research on your own well-being! Take part in our Research England survey and we'll donate to Mind... https://t.co/Mt5BqXOay3
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In March we are organizing a three-day workshop on ESM/EMA in Leuven. Plenty of opportunities to learn about ESM and enjoy Spring in Belgium
Wanting to get started in #ExperienceSampling (ESM/EMA) research? Join us in Leuven in March for our three-day course, organised by @ccp_leuven & the Quant Methods & Individual Diffs group @KU_Leuven Psychology. Info & registration here: https://t.co/BTRi33hhbW Pls RT!
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Interested in a fully funded PhD at UoH? We're advertising 4 scholarships in Suicide Prevention and Social Justice: https://t.co/ZdeAdgHk7g
@suicideresearch
hull.ac.uk
Discover the financial support that’s available to help ease your educational expenses and recognise your hard work and dedication. Find out more here.
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