@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social One of the most important editorials about children by one of Australia's living treasures - "..the world has forgotten that no child is an enemy, unless you make them so." please read and share - please adc.bmj.com/content/arch...

Taking #methamphetamine can affect a person’s #mentalhealth and wellbeing. This #MentalHealthMonth, learn about the short and long-term mental health impacts of using methamphetamine + common signs of some mental health conditions: cracksintheice.org.a...

Geotagging is so rad.

Really excited to share the results from our recent Randomized Clinical Trail of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback for those in early SUD recovery just published in JAMA Psychiatry led by the intrepid David Eddie. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Here's a reminder on #InternationalCoffeeDay: It's OK to take a (coffee) break. ☕ "It’s ... helpful to have a venue to share the day-to-day ups and downs of life as a grad student," a #PhD student wrote in this 2019 #ScienceWorkingLife. https://scim.ag/4nvLTBb

Are you interested in studying longitudinal developmental trajectories of children with developmental disabilities in Ethiopia and Kenya? Please consider applying for a PhD! More information about the project is here: kcl-mrcdtp.com/project/2026... #AutRes

Appalling. US private prisons operator to be paid $790m by the Albanese Government to hold 100 people on Nauru in quiet expansion of contract. A sixteenfold increase in the original contract without public notification raises allegations of ‘gross mismanagement’ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Tuesday marks 75 years since the historic September 30, 1950 Doll & Hill BMJ paper confirming smoking as a cause of lung cancer. For 75 years tobacco companies have been selling and promoting products they know are lethal when used as intended. www.bmj.com/content/2/46...

"Contrary to popular opinion, alcohol is not good for the heart." This #WorldHeartDay, check out the World Heart Federation's myth-busting policy briefing on alcohol and the heart. world-heart-federation.org/wp-content/u...

Look no further for an *excellent* overview of HiTOP! This chapter for the upcoming Oxford Handbook of Dimensional Models in Psychopathology does a fantastic job of pulling everything together. Tam Pham is an absolute superstar and I feel very lucky to work with her ✨ osf.io/preprints/ps...

Government bodies responsible for monitoring Australia's places of detention to prevent torture, under the OPCAT (Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture) have raised serious concerns over the conditions in immigration detention. Continued in thread below ⬇️

Did you know the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) have updated their 'Language Matters' guide? Learn how to avoid stigmatising language when talking about alcohol and other drug use so that you can help to empower your clients: cracksintheice.org.a...

It's odd that Republicans can do the mental gymnastics to link Tylenol to autism, but not link gun deaths to guns.

World leaders have expressed overwhelming support for the text of the first UN global political declaration on responding to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) & #MentalHealth in an integrated manner. Read more: bit.ly/484q2vS

🔔 Webinar Alert We’d like to share an upcoming #impsci webinar organized by the Institute for Clinical & Translational Research. 📌 Topic: Selection and Application of Theories, Models, and Frameworks 🎤 Speaker: Sarah Birken, PhD 🔗Registration: ictr.wisc.edu/service/implementation-science-seminar

Tributes flow for Billy Vigar, after the former Arsenal-contracted player dies from a brain injury sustained during a match.

'The #CoDesign Imperative: Partnering for Implementation Success' Last chance to register www.eisummit.org #EIS2025 #ImpSci #Evidence #Health #Research #Framework #Evaluation @unimelb.bsky.social @mcri.bsky.social @menziesresearch.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @ishca-25.bsky.social

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. Did you know that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of developing dementia? Watch our film on how alcohol can harm the brain:

Peace is the best medicine - that’s not just a slogan, it's based on evidence. In countries affected by conflict and insecurity: -70% of disease outbreaks erupt -Half of all child deaths globally occur -1 in 5 people suffer from mental health disorders. The most courageous choose peace. #PeaceDay

Many countries have reduced deaths from heart disease, cancer, lung disease & diabetes over the past decade. However, in 60% of countries, progress is slowing & in some, the number of deaths is actually rising. The global 2030 target is at risk unless govts ACT NOW! 👉 bit.ly/4pBAcKL #BeatNCDs #UNGA

Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:

Cutting down on alcohol isn’t just good for the body – it can help the mind too. Stories like Evie’s are important to break some of the stigma around alcohol and inspire others to think about their own drinking. #ReduceAlcoholHarm @ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social

You asked for it! We delivered Quack-O-Grams to our members of Congress urging them to #ImpeachRFK, and get that Quack out of office! There's still time for you to get in on this fluffy, feathery action: Send your own duck at zurl.co/W1ZnB#ImpeachRFKand keep the momentum going! 🦆

Does someone you care about have a problem with #methamphetamine, but don't know what treatment options are out there? Read our factsheet to learn more about the support options available + what to expect from the #withdrawal and #recovery process: cracksintheice.org.a...

Union members at the ABC and across the media industry stand with John Lyons and reject the US President’s unfounded attacks on our colleague. #MEAAmedia

Donald Trump takes aim at the ABC's Americas Editor during an extraordinary exchange at the White House, as the president suggests he will meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "very soon".

Highlighting some #ACER Articles of Public Interest from July 2025—starting with this one: Drinking despite consequences is a core component of AUD. This study used a cross-species task in humans to examine persistent alcohol use despite reduced reward. doi.org/10.1111/acer.70119

An Australian media regulator investigation finds radio presenter Marty Sheargold's comments on Triple M "demeaning" and "demonstrated a level of contempt and disdain for women's sport".

Noncommunicable diseases cause nearly 75% of all global deaths, while 1B+ people live with #MentalHealth conditions. On 25 Sept at #UNGA, the Fourth High-level Meeting will discuss a historic Political Declaration that sets a bold vision to tackle these health challenges 👉 bit.ly/UNGAHLM4 #BeatNCDs

"That's a nice boulder" 🫏

@who.int is appalled by the latest evacuation order, demanding 1 million people to move from Gaza City to a “humanitarian zone” in the south. To civilians: WHO and partners remain in Gaza City. To the intl. community: Act. This catastrophe is human-made, & the responsibility rests with us all.

Centuries later Victoria has the vision and fortitude to make a treaty with their First Nations peoples. Such an important step to acknowledge the past and move forward. And a reminder of how far the rest of us need to go #treatynow

Despite more than 600 reports of "adverse events" for medicinal cannabis in the past three years, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is yet to investigate the safety of most medicinal cannabis products. It has now launched a review.

Construction workers are nearly twice as likely to take their own lives as other employed Australian men of the same age. Understanding the risks, and being able to identify when someone is struggling, can help us better support the construction workers in our lives.

Do you know how #methamphetamine works, and its effects on the human body and brain? Read our factsheet to find out the answers + more: cracksintheice.org.a...

Shape the future of mental health. Sax Institute is seeking an Operations Director for 18 & Up, a landmark NHMRC-funded study. Lead national ops & partnerships. Hybrid Sydney role. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3IeRigq #healthjobs #leadership

Struggling with #depression? You’re not alone. Reach out. Support is closer than you think. Take care of your #MentalHealth today! #조구만

"is this going to be on the test?"

Mjölnir at Addison road Addison Road Community Organisation #mjolnir #addiroad

No health without mental health

Did you know? Every year, depression and anxiety drain US$ 1 trillion from the global economy. #MentalHealth isn’t just personal—it’s a financial imperative. This shows up as reduced work participation, productivity and output. 🔗 bit.ly/3Vr2mtR

Every year, more than 727 000 lives are lost to suicide. Behind each number is a story cut short. We aimed for a 33% reduction in deaths by 2030, but progress is just 12%. This is a crisis. We must act with urgency, compassion & investment in #SuicidePrevention 👉 bit.ly/3Vr2mtR #MentalHealth

🧵 New Public Health Scotland review finds alcohol marketing is pervasive & harmful. Key takeaways ⬇️ 📢 Alcohol ads are everywhere – from sport to supermarkets – with children & young people heavily exposed. 📊 Evidence is consistent: marketing drives... publichealthscotland.scot/media/34628/...

The numbers for #NIAAA are especially bleak. No new (Type 1) NIAAA awards posted on Reporter last week. With 4 weeks to go, there is an immense amount of ground to make up to ensure that novel alcohol research is supported and investigators can support their work, their staff and trainees.

'Implementing Better: Advancing Measurement, Monitoring, and Methodology' Early bird closing 21 September register www.eisummit.org #EIS2025 #ImpSci #ChildandFamilies @toddmjensen.bsky.social @balbers.bsky.social @AllisonMetz

#OverdoseAwarenessDay overdose can just be an accident not part of #opioiddependence

Lucinda Williams opened for Paul Kelly last night and dedicated "You can't rule me" youtu.be/3dCgux3O1tM?... to her president. The Sydney crowd loved it!

The idea of perfectionism as a form of admirable striving is a dangerous misconception. “I can’t stand it when people talk about perfectionism as something positive,” a psychology professor said. “They don’t realize the deep human toll.”