A major new paper in The Lancet shows that adding 5 min/day of activity, or reducing sitting by ~30 mins can prevent a substantial proportion of deaths. Increasing PA by even a little bit will therefore be a huge win for public health. #exercise #physicalactivity www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Our new STEPS study tests “activity-snacks” to cut sedentary time in people with severe mental illness. This co-designed digital wearable intervention starts recruitment early next year. Can’t wait to see what this type of physical activity intervention can do. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...

New paper published! We explore how master protocols could be adapted for effectiveness-implementation hybrid studies — combining trial efficiency with real-world impact. Ready to bridge research and routine care. #TranslationalResearch bmcmedresmethodol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

🧠 New in The Lancet: Endurance exercise + higher cardiorespiratory fitness may slow brain ageing and cut dementia risk. Mechanisms include better cerebral blood flow, less inflammation, and improved neuroplasticity. CRF = a key public health target. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #exercise

New paper published! In people with psychotic disorders in rehab settings, resistance training was feasible, acceptable, safe, and improved strength + physical activity. Huge step for embedding exercise physiology in mental health care. doi.org/10.1177/0004... #AcademicSky #Psychiatry #Exercise

A very kind summary of some of my work at QCMHR. qcmhr.org/latest-news/... #mentalhealth

🧠🌿🌊 #ERH – Exploring how access to urban #GreenSpace & #BlueSpace may boost cognitive function through possible mechanistic pathways 📄 Article: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... ‪#OpenAccess #EnvironmentalPsychology #WellBeing #UrbanHealth #Aging @miketrott.bsky.social @queensuhealth.bsky.social

"43% of the global burden of disease is neurological, a concerningly high number." On #WorldBrainDay, a new letter—Brain health for all ages: a global call to action ➡️ tinyurl.com/yjvtunj3

New study published today! This brief report assessed the rates of metabolic syndrome in people with schizophrenia on clozapine.

New study published in The Lancet Psychiatry (as senior author!) World-first RCT showing semaglutide is effective for people with schizophrenia on clozapine, without affecting mental health symptoms. #obesity #psychiatry @thelancetpsych.bsky.social #ozempic www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

The evolution of sports psychiatry: a clinical intersection of mental health and physical activity bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/6...

New study published! 🇨🇦 Our updated systematic review finds limited high-quality evidence for Community Treatment Orders (CTOs) in Canada. Small sample sizes, few controls, and low certainty persist despite wide use. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0706... #MentalHealth #Psychiatry

Delighted to coordinate this Joint Submission calling for the abolition of corporal punishment in QLD Australia. There's something up with laws with it is illegal to hit a dog but acceptable to hit a child. www.linkedin.com/posts/divnah...

New paper published! Does adding personalised therapy modules to CBT for eating disorders improve outcomes? Great study for potential personalised medicine for people with eating disorders! Oh and this is my 100th academic paper! doi.org/10.1136/bmjo... #academicsky #eatingdisorders

The BMJ is seeking UK and international clinical editorial advisers to join our manuscript meeting for research papers. You will attend 4-6 virtual meetings a year, read papers in advance, and actively contribute to decision making. Apply and read more details ⬇️ jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Fre...

New study published! Healthy lifestyle behaviors—like physical activity, diet, and sleep—have moderate to strong links with better mental health. The takeaway? A healthy lifestyle is greater than the sum of its parts. doi.org/10.1016/j.cp... #MentalHealth #LifestyleMedicine #AcademicSky

The final study from the CALM study is published, examining differences between self- and agency-reported child maltreatment across service use outcomes. The next phase of CALM is to look at inter-generational child maltreatment (I-CALM). Watch this space! authors.elsevier.com/a/1krViX18Yd...

“Bluesky has won”. Please retweet… 😉

The concept of obesity as excess body fat accumulation may be straightforward, but its diagnosis is not. This editorial looks at new criteria amid discussion of access to weight loss drugs www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Do internalising or externalising behaviours in adolescence mediate the child maltreatment-alcohol substance use relationship? @miketrott.bsky.social buff.ly/zNz6Nzs

New study published! This epidemiological study found that externalizing behaviors in adolescence mediated the relationship between child maltreatment and alcohol or substance use disorders. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #academicsky #childabuse #epidemiology

New paper published! This meta-analysis examined the use of clean vs unclean cooking fuels on all health outcomes. Unclean cooking fuels were associated with numerous physical and mental health outcomes, suggesting an urgent need to reduce unclean cooking fuel usage. doi.org/10.1080/2996...

Co-Design Approach to Develop a Motivational Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Engagement and Maintenance Among Individuals in Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings important lessons for other populations HT @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

As well as working in physical activity and mental/illness, I’ve also worked in several epidemiological studies about child abuse in Australia. Published today, our editorial arguing the pros and cons of different types of child abuse reporting. #academicsky #childabuse doi.org/10.1177/0004...

Residential greenness & suicide risk in depression 🌿🧠 📊 Data: n=677,498, 8-year follow-up. 🩺 More residential greenness linked to: - Lower suicide attempts (HR 0.789) - Higher impact in males, ages 35-64, & low-income groups 🔗 10.1016/j.envres.2025.121099

Exercise as a transdiagnostic intervention for improving mental health Our new umbrella review of 99 RCTs (n=5656) across 11 disorders. Exercise = effective transdiagnostic intervention (SMD= -0.67) HT Marco Solmi, @brendonstubbs.bsky.social et al www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We're recruiting for a Research Editor on BMJ Open! This is a full-time role, 12 month contract, suitable for medical researchers interested in a move to publishing, or publishing professionals with some research experience interested in editorial work. jobsearch.bmj.com/jobs/job/Res...

#CityKnowHows @miketrott.bsky.social et al.: There is a paucity of research on the effects of urban planning, particularly regarding things like active travel and green space accessibility. #UrbanHealth #Cities4Health

New study published! This review investigates gender differences in engagement in group-based physical activity for people with dementia and their unpaid carers. doi.org/10.1332/2397... #academicsky #dementia #physicalactivity

New paper published! This protocol describes a study where we collect objective physical activity data along with GIS and GPS data to model cognitive decline in older adults. Loved working on this project! bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1... #academicsky #physicalactivity

New study published! This cohort based study looked at associations between ED presentations, and hospital admissions for common mental disorders and agency-reported child maltreatment, extending our work in this area. Put simply. They are associated. Highly. doi.org/10.1192/bjo....

#Physicalactivity and sedentary behaviour interventions for people living with both #frailty and multiple long-term conditions and their informal carers: a scoping review and stakeholder consultation. (Young et al, Nov 2024) doi.org/10.1093/agei...

New study published! Randomized controlled trial to promote physical activity in people with severe mental illness. kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F... #physicalactivity #rct