So sad to learn of the death of this gifted clinical researcher. Professor Carroll made a lasting contribution to the field. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues.
@YalePsych is profoundly sad to share the news of the unexpected death of colleague Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Carroll, a clinical scientist in the department, who made seminal contributions to improving treatments for addiction. bit.ly/3psHK2u
Please R/T. Illicit drugs sold as Rx meds are highly dangerous. Anyone working with those at risk from substance misuse please stay alert.#Harmreduction #benzodiazipines #Bz #riskreduction ukafn.org/phe-harmful-illici…
Any takers? Important to engage colleagues at earliest stage!
The Surrey Clinical psychology training program are looking for speakers to present on our Addictions Sub-Unit (two sessions available in June 2021). Contact me if interested. @BPS_Addictions @SSA_Addiction
Why smokers and vapers – and those around them – may face higher Covid-19 danger. Smoking adds to risk of infection and #covid disease progression. See article:
theguardian.com/us-news/2020…
Important findings supporting statutory regulation and taxation as levers for reducing tobacco use. #TobaccoHarmReduction #publichealth
Bath University's Tobacco Control Research Group @BathTR study highlights how new taxation plus standardised packaging for cigarettes has led to a large decline in sales. buff.ly/3eyfV32
Good to see our 2012 advocacy of #plainpackaging linked to reduced smoking #harmreduction theguardian.com/society/2020…
Strategic take on #COVIDー19 impact. Please view! 👇
'We believe that Covid-19 will have a significant impact on our health and social care services for years to come.'
Read our response to @seneddhealth inquiry into the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on health and social care in #Wales.
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Useful resource 👇👇
We're proud to have been involved in the development of the NHS's new online #Covid19 rehab service. Your Covid Recovery will enable thousands of people to get the support they need to recover from the virus from their own homes: ow.ly/C0VD50AqiNC
@ClinPsychDavid
Preliminary reviews pointing to amplified risk of 1. #covid transmission from smoking (hand-mouth contact) and 2. disease severity (from pulmonary toxicity).#stopsmoking
#tobacco #harmreduction
who.int/news-room/commentari…
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The pandemic has resulted in many professionals handling distressing and traumatic material while working from home, which could lead to secondary #trauma.
We've published new advice to help managers and supervisors support their staff. #Covid19
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The mental health and wellbeing of our #university communities is more important than ever. Informed by the University Mental Health Charter @StudentMindsOrg have shared new guidance on Planning for a Sustainable Future: ow.ly/Pcr350A5RGE
#mentalhealth #psychology
Definitely worth joining in! Leadership crucial in time of change.
Join @ClinPsychDavid discussing his thoughts on leadership alongside presentations from leading psychologists across our two-day virtual event (two days @ £35 for BPS members, 30 June & 1 July)
Book your place now bps.org.uk/events/bps-confer… #BPSConf
Timely comments from president-elect.
Dr Hazel McLaughlin, our president-elect, has written about how the BPS is embracing the #digital age, including her reflections on the lessons from the first digital BPS conference held by @SGCP. Read Hazel's blog: ow.ly/eCA750A63G0
@hazelmorphsmart #conferences
Check it out👇👇
Join our webinar on 24 September on 'The psychology of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic intervention' - 10am - 12pm
Find out more: ow.ly/sRxr50A6eFB
@BPSLearning #BPScpd
bps.org.uk/coronavirus-resou… Timely guidance for dealing with impact of #Covid_19 #pandemic #clinicalpsychology
Reports of smoking being beneficial for #COVID19 patients were wrong. Smoking is always bad for you, in sickness or in health. euronews.com/2020/04/28/covi…
BPS: Faculty of Addictions retweeted
"We urge all countries to acknowledge the Italian lesson & to immediately adopt very restrictive measures to limit viral diffusion."
NEW #COVID19 in Europe: the Italian lesson—Correspondence from A Saglietto et al hubs.ly/H0nNcKG0
@BPS_Addictions shares serious concerns highlighted here. Reversing deep cuts in specialist service provision at local & regional level is priority. #DrugsSummit
gov.uk/government/publicatio… – at Hounslow, London
