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Front cover of the British Journal of Psychiatry, March 2026

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Exploring Black Women's Experiences in Psychotherapeutic Training and Practice in the UK Background Discussions around racial disparities and injustice have gained increasing prominence in psychotherapy and counselling research. However, research in this area has been criticised for its...

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Exploring women's experiences of healing from sexual trauma through engagement in mind–body practices: A systematic review Objective This systematic review is the first to consolidate qualitative findings exploring women's healing experiences from sexual trauma through engagement in mind–body practices. This review aime.....

We're getting ready for #InternationalWomensDay2026 at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Sharing free access resources on women's experiences of therapy
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A Systematic Review of Factors Associated With Treatment Engagement and Outcome for Women in the Perinatal Period Receiving Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma-Related Disorders - PubMed Depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders commonly occur in the perinatal period, with high rates of comorbidity, and potentially adverse outcomes for women and children. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment, however less than half of new mothers experiencing symptoms …

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Eating disorders This briefing outlines the different types of eating disorders and current government policy to tackle eating disorders.

In #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service sharing House of Commons Library Briefing for the event commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri... @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

Bryony’s story: how finding safe community spaces transformed her recovery journey - EDAW 2026 Bryony shares her experience of recovery from bulimia and how finding community helped her.

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In #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service our e-book collections help you keep up to date “Radically Open DBT Workbook for Eating Disorders - Hall, Karyn D.” library.nhs.uk/penninecare @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

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Luca’s story: recovery as a mixed-race, LGBTQ+ man - EDAW 2026 Luca shares his story of anorexia recovery as a member of an under-represented community.

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@penninecarenhs.bsky.social staff and students can access the eBook 'Trauma-Informed Approaches to Eating Disorders' [Sign in with a NHS OpenAthens account] tinyurl.com/228jbv4z @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

In #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek 2026 @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service has a range of bulletins and ebooks to keep all our staff up-to-date library.nhs.uk @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 (23 Feb – 1 Mar) shines a light on the power of community.

At least 1 in 50 people in the UK are living with an eating disorder. You are not alone.

Find more information and free local support services at Keep Your Head 👉 buff.ly/rA9rM5r

#EDAW2026 #Community

CILIP LGBTQ+ & The Small Trans Library: Packed Lunch Join us online for a chat with The Small Trans Library about LGBTQ+ stories and experiences.

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& The Small #Trans #Library: Packed Lunch for #LBGTHM 🏳️‍⚧️📘

25 Feb 1-1:45 pm. Online. Free

Attend to hear about The Small #Trans #Library background, approaches to collection building, resources & stories. There'll be time for questions.
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It's been a brilliant National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we've celebrated past success and looked forward to the future, but what impact do apprenticeships have on diversity and inclusion in our sector? Find out here: https://ow.ly/MzZq50YefOh

A person in a caregiver uniform sits on a couch, talking with an older person. The image promotes LGBTQ+ History Month, emphasizing inclusive and affirming care for LGBTQ+ people in later life. A colorful, abstract design and a #KeepLearning hashtag are present.

🌈 It’s LGBT+ History Month 🌈

We’re celebrating LGBT+ contributions and promoting inclusive practice across adult social care.

Our LGBTQ+ Learning Framework and Toolkit support care teams to deliver respectful, inclusive and affirming care.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4c9FdFQ

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This LGBT+ History Month, we are delighted to join those paying tribute to the late Barbara Burford CBE - a renowned medical researcher, she established the equality and diversity guidelines within the NHS

Great resources for Trainee Nursing Associates from @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service. Access British Journal of Healthcare Assistants via the Hub with your Athens account tinyurl.com/4876hc24 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social

Young people’s mental health: an NHS primary care perspective, 10 years on In 2016, an editorial in the BJGP warned that Children and Young People’s (CYP) mental health services were the ‘Cinderella of Cinderella services’ and called for primary care to play a more pivotal r...

In Children's Mental Health Week at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service sharing recent papers on key issues for CYP services #Thisismyspace
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Has mental health changed in children and adolescents registered with a dedicated support service responding to the Manchester Arena attack: 3-year follow-up: commentary, McFarlane - PubMed Has mental health changed in children and adolescents registered with a dedicated support service responding to the Manchester Arena attack: 3-year follow-up: commentary, McFarlane

In Children's Mental Health Week at @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Knowledge Service sharing recent papers on key issues for CYP services #Thisismyspace
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41178096/ @sfstringwell.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

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It's National Apprenticeship Week and it's been a great year for apprenticeships in the library and archive sectors. Our apprentices have been telling us about their amazing success over the last year. Read their stories here. #NAW2026 https://ow.ly/JIs450Yc8gQ

If you are an NHS apprentice working @penninecarenhs.bsky.social let us know! We offer loads of free support like training on information skills; how to search for and evaluate research; accessing books and journals; keeping up to date www.penninecare.nhs.uk/library #NAW2026

CILIP Assess News - CILIP: the library and information association

Great to celebrate the hundreds of apprentices across the library, knowledge & information supported by CILIP Pathways over the past six years - employers can get in touch with the team to find out more www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPPa... #NAW2026

Find out more about LGBT+ History Month 2026 tinyurl.com/29ucmrkj with the theme of Science & Innovation @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social
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Mental Health Resources For Children and Young People Free mental health resources, posters, lesson plans and activity sheets for primary and secondary school staff, and mental health professionals working with children and young people.

It is Children's Mental Health Week from 9-15 February 2026. YoungMinds have mental health resources that can be used with children and young people. tinyurl.com/mrh6mz6u @penninecarenhs.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @laurajeffreys.bsky.social

A picture of a black hair style with a fringe that says: We can talk about who won the Traitors But can we talk about life on a therapy waiting list?

Brave the big talk this #TimeToTalkDay.
Opening up about our mental health can be the first step towards getting help.
If you or someone you care about needs support, visit mind.org.uk/TimeToTalkDay

Muslim friends, I'm in need of advice please!
I (non-Muslim) have bought a gift of dates for colleagues during Ramadan. Is it appropriate to give it now, or when Ramadan starts?
Is there an appropriate phrase or saying I should use?
Is it even appropriate to give the gift?!?!
Thank you!

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We're getting ready for @penninecarenhs.bsky.social Medical Induction next week at the Knowledge Service. Welcoming our new trainees. All staff have access to @bmj.com Best Practice. Register for your Athens account today tinyurl.com/bdf4z57v @laurajeffreys.bsky.social @simonkaye.bsky.social

Understanding how and why users might use NHS repositories: A mixed methods study Background There is little evidence on the use or potential use of NHS repositories within the UK. Methods A mixed methods (quantitative/qualitative) study of two repositories: amber—the home of a...

Great article Matt and Beth 👏 @lksase.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Open access article that discusses the benefits and challenges of interpretation in mental health care along with ethical considerations. www.cambridge.org/core/journal... #HIW2026 @sfstringwell.bsky.social @rmcnallynhs.bsky.social @penninecarenhs.bsky.social