Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry
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A new interdisciplinary research Hub focused on the interface between metabolism and severe mental illness @EdinburghUni Contact: [email protected]
Edinburgh
Joined June 2024
Update: METPSY is now recruiting adults aged 16โ35! ๐ข โ
Adults aged 16โ35 living in Scotland can now take part in our METPSY study (previously 16โ25). โ
Open to those with a diagnosis of depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. ๐More info๐ https://t.co/ggJ0vA4u5n
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Excellent article on the biology behind Seasonal Affective Disorder in The Guardian featuring @EdinburghUni Chancellors Fellow and Hub colleague Dr Cathy Wyse! Read more ๐ https://t.co/JpmAejqsLa
#mentalhealth #research #SAD
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Researchers tracking large cohorts are discovering the effects of sleep, light and therapy on people impacted by winterโs arrival
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Our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI interim survey is closing today 31st Oct! ๐ข Weโre asking you to help us to identify the top 10 research priorities in the field of #metabolism & #mentalhealth ๐ What research questions matter to you most?๐
Our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI interim survey is still open! ๐ข Weโre asking you to help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health. Take part by ๐
31st Oct to have your voice heard๐ ๐ https://t.co/8SdEAZ3RRh
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๐Pleased to see my paper on "Metabolic Overdrive" in bipolar disorder featured twice in the new Springer @Nature Metabolic Neuropsychiatry Book. Highlighting the rationale and new evidence in favour of it. Metabolic Overdrive Paper: https://t.co/BoxSe60fNd Metabolic
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Our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI interim survey is still open! ๐ข Weโre asking you to help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health. Take part by ๐
31st Oct to have your voice heard๐ ๐ https://t.co/8SdEAZ3RRh
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Survey closing this week! ๐
Our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI interim survey is still open! ๐ข Weโre asking you to help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health. Take part by ๐
31st Oct to have your voice heard๐ ๐ https://t.co/8SdEAZ3RRh
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We are developing new weight management resources for mental health and weโd love your insights๐ง โ๏ธ Please take 10โ15 minutes to complete our short scoping questionnaire ๐ ๐ https://t.co/hym3pPEVw0 ๐
Deadline: 12th November ๐ค Optional: Join a follow-up roundtable event!
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This is a short questionnaire to understand the needs for resources dealing with weight management in mental health. We are seeking views of members of the BDA Mental Health Specialist Group and/or...
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FAO BDA OSG. Views wanted from dietitians working with people using Obesity Management Medications. Workshops to be held on Teams on Tues 11th ย 2.30-4.00pm and Wed 12thย November 10.00-11.30am. Places limited. To book please contact drlaura@appletreeconsultancy.com
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๐จ New Job Opportunity !๐จ Five-year postdoctoral position working with the Metabolic Psychiatry team @EdinburghUni on the @wellcometrust-funded ENERGISE-BD randomised controlled trial ๐ ๐Apply by 13th Nov: https://t.co/EWSsSguv3R
#metabolicpsychiatry #bipolardisorder
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We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to become part of the Wellcome-funded ENERGISE-BD team at the University of Edinburgh. ENERGISE-BD is a randomised controlled trial comparing...
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FAO BDA OSG and MHSG members. We would very much value your input into our Scoping questionnaire for developing weight management resources in mental health. Deadline deadline is Wednesday 12 November https://t.co/pTx62K28xu
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Not all #antidepressants are the same. New research from @KingsCollegeLon (@tobypill) and @UniofOxford (@And_Cipriani) has ranked 30 different #SSRIs and assessed their impact on a range of side effects on users physical health. Read more: https://t.co/tfDSOWBuyj
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๐จ New Publication๐จ @tobypill et. al 'The effects of antidepressants on cardiometabolic and other physiological parameters: a systematic review and network meta-analysis' in @TheLancet Read more!๐ https://t.co/doqf7YJwsF
#metabolicpsychiatry #metabolichealth
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We found strong evidence that antidepressants differ markedly in their physiological effects, particularly for cardiometabolic parameters. Treatment guidelines should be updated to reflect differen...
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I really enjoyed this discussion with @tobypill where we talk about we can do to prevent early death in people with mental illness. Great palate cleanser for the nourishing @TheLancet Commission paper out this week. ๐จ๐จ๐จ SMASH THAT SHARE BUTTON FOLKS ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ @rcpsych
"How do we speak to our patients about the metabolic challenges that they might face?" We're excited to share our brand new podcast on 'Psychiatry and physical health' featuring: @tobypill and @dredbeveridge ๐ https://t.co/oUFk4RcC2q
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@Dietitians_MHG @wendyburn @CPFT_Research @dredbeveridge @CPFT_NHS @NSFTtweets @BDA_Obesity @BDA_CVD ๐๐๐
Our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI interim survey is still open! ๐ข Weโre asking you to help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health. Take part by ๐
31st Oct to have your voice heard๐ ๐ https://t.co/8SdEAZ3RRh
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Help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health. Takes about 5 minutes to complete the survey
Our #MetabolicInterventions for SMI interim survey is still open! ๐ข Weโre asking you to help decide which questions matter most for research on the links between metabolism & mental health. Take part by ๐
31st Oct to have your voice heard๐ ๐ https://t.co/8SdEAZ3RRh
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One of our Lived Experience Experts shares reflections from the MHP Research Summit on #WorldMentalHealthDay - a day of optimism, caffeine & connection, where research met real life. Read their blog ๐ https://t.co/3u6xpiG2HO
#MHPSummit2025 #MentalHealthResearch
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Great blog reflecting on the @MHPlatform Research Summit last week by our excellent PhD Student @elchinasgarov_! Make sure to take a read ๐
Read reflections from @elchinasgarov_, a PhD student from @HubMetPsych on the MHP Research Summit - a day full of enthusiasm, collaboration & inspiring science. ๐ https://t.co/Lh3dypJPDX
#MentalHealthResearch #MHPSummit2025 #WorldMentalHealthDay
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The Big Mental Health Report from @Mind supported by @CentreforMH reveals a stark truth: people living with severe mental illness are twice as likely to report poor physical health and 5ร more likely to die before 75 compared to the general population. https://t.co/wS5rBsGGYy
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Dr Benjamin Perry is preparing PsyMetRiC, a digital tool to predict the risk of young people with psychosis developing physical health problems, for approval for use by clinicians: https://t.co/UABYg4UiLE
@LES_UniBham @UoB_SoP @benjmnperry @unibirm_CMH @UoBhealthsci @HubMetPsych
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Metabolic dysfunction is at the core of mental disorders. Exercise, diet & sleep are fundamental to mental health. Excited to serve as Guest Editor for this Topic Collection at BMJ Connections Mental Health.
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A fantastic contribution to the @MHPlatform afternoon core session by our Hub PI @ProfDanielSmith! Learn more about our work at https://t.co/fAeiCOi4VR
#worldmentalhealthday #metabolicpsychiatry #research
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The Hub for Metabolic Psychiatry is one of six research hubs forming the basis of the UKRI Mental Health Research Platform, established to accelerate progress towards novel and more effective...
๐น Afternoon Core Session: @HubMetPsych on The Metabolism and Mental Health Connection. Discover how metabolism shapes mind and mood and share your insights to guide future research ๐ https://t.co/TlpZ98mwAr
#MHPSummit2025 #WorldMentalHealthDay
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