I confess things are tricky financially atm due to mental illness preventing me from working as much as I'd like. If my photos have ever lifted your mood on an anxious or sad day & you'd like to support me by buying me a ☕ or a set of my wallpapers my ko-fi's here.Pls RT ty x: ko-fi.com/emmamitchell

May we all find light in the darkness, hope even when tempted to despair, and joy in the companionship of a community that nurtures us.

Good morning. Looking Bonny Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #Scotland #trains #raill

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"About a third of children are now growing up in poverty." Michael Marmot, the UK’s leading expert on health equity, urges Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take bold action to tackle child poverty in this interview with The BMJ https://bit.ly/40rQ5Ip

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Brilliant overview from Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak at the Digital Health & Care Scotland conference

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Apparently today is “Blue Monday” so we have Samaritans representatives on our @Scotrail train, dispensing biscuits, information and good cheer to the early morning travellers. Promoting awareness re #mentalhealth and their availability to support. A good initiative:thank you for all your efforts. 🙏🏻

My most favourite place in Istanbul. Great image: thank you for sharing.

The International Swan Census takes place this weekend, 17-18 January. If you record any Bewick's or Whooper Swans in BirdTrack, we would greatly appreciate if you could add details on the number of adults and juveniles, habitat and location pinpoint #ukbirding Whooper Swans by Sarah Kelman / BTO

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Red Arrows get first woman leader. Wow! There’s probably lots of puns re glass ceilings etc but it has been a long day. Another first. Well done Wing Cdr Sasha Nash 🎉

Good morning world. #HappyMonday. Sunrise over the North Sea - good to see after such a sustained period of extremely challenging weather. Wishing you as good a week as possible 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Surgical Non-Technical Skills Linked to Better Outcomes by Norton J, Janda AM (...) Yule S et 17 al. in Br J Surg #Surgery #SurgSky #generalsurgery #MedSky 🪡 read our summary here 📖 read the article: https://academic.oup.com/bjs/article-abstract/113/1/znaf271/8406464?redirectedFrom=fulltext

You’ve heard of #SNAFU. Well, for the folks in North East Scotland in general & #Aberdeen in particular, there is a new derivation. #SNOFU When you’ve spent an inordinate amount of time clearing more snow than you’ve seen in your lifetime, & then it snows again and covers everything you’ve cleared.

Seriously???? It is December 29th!

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Here’s hoping this is true. 🤞 Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands

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Proud to have supported the writing of the Men’s Health Strategy for England, especially championing the vital role of Community Pharmacy, the most accessible NHS gateway for Physical and Mental Health, also a key cornerstone of #Selfcare in meeting the needs of men and boys where they are.

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🌍 Inclusion in academia means valuing every voice - across borders, genders, and experiences. This week’s International Students’ Day and International Men’s Day remind us that allyship and belonging are key to thriving research cultures. We’re here to help build those spaces.

Age UK has published ‘The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025’.  Read More: buff.ly/xPF130p

It was my pleasure to work with @vivensa.bsky.social academy members today. A very interactive session. Thank you.

Leadership in academia isn’t about titles - it’s about people. Inclusivity. Vision. Mentorship. Courage. Integrity. We help leaders develop these qualities through coaching and mentoring for sustainable success. 💬 What leadership quality matters most to you? 🔗 bit.ly/43UNys5

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Research productivity isn’t just about working harder - it’s about working smarter. At Watson Research and Training Ltd, we help academics find sustainable strategies for growth. What’s your top tip for staying productive in research? #AcademicLife #Research

There is still such a long way to go (ideas & vision) with a lot of unmet societal mental wellbeing needs but as I called for in 2023;now long overdue,role of Community Pharmacy in delivering evidence-based integrated Mental Health care is finally emerging: www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/opinion/we-m...

Reminder: our Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods Masterclass with Dr Aileen Grant runs this Thursday (30 Oct, 10am–1pm, Zoom). A practical, discussion-based session for anyone exploring qualitative research. 🎟️ [email protected] #QualitativeResearch #ResearchTraining

🎓 Exciting news from Watson Research and Training Ltd — our Autumn/Winter 2025 online masterclasses are here! Designed for researchers, postgrads & supervisors looking to strengthen research & writing skills. 👇

Sensory Support 4 Medicines – created to help support people with vision/hearing impairment navigate their medicines safely. Developed by Univ. of Strathclyde & backed by the Vivensa Foundation. If you’re in pharmacy, older-people care or sensory-support charity work: check it out and share.

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October brings World Teachers’ Day and the International Day of the Girl Child - reminders of how education can shape futures and expand possibilities. Women in Academia: Achieving our Potential, explores how we can build academic spaces that support growth, balance, & inclusion. 📖 bit.ly/3KTILR1

With International Day of the Girl Child this month, I want to reflect on how we can empower future generations. Imagine a young girl/woman just starting her academic journey. What advice would you give her to help her thrive and achieve her potential?

What do 70000 geese sound like? Turn up the volume to find out. #Montrose Basin today. And the sunset was immense. Montrose Station must surely have one of THE best views in this planet. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Wise words from a wonderful woman- pls listen until the end.

💊Community pharmacists in Scotland - please consider participating in an interview with my #PhD student.💊 No specialist knowledge of depression is required: it is your opinions & perceptions that matter. Thank you. #CommunityPharmacy #Pharmacist #Scotland #research #depression See QR code ⬇️