Ruth Plackett

Exploring the barriers and facilitators to discussing social media in primary care for young adults with mental health concerns: a qualitative study Background Social media is a pervasive part of young peoples’ lives and may influence their mental health. Primary care is often the first point of care when seeking help for mental health problems. H...

Our paper exploring the discussion of social media in primary care consultations among young adults, and how it might impact their mental health, is out now! @rplackett.bsky.social bjgpopen.org/content/earl...

Comparison of Physician Assistant and Medical Students' Clinical Reasoning Processes Using an Online Patient Simulation Tool to Support Clinical Reasoning (eCREST): Mixed Methods Study Background: Clinical reasoning is increasingly recognised as an important skill in the diagnosis of serious conditions. eCREST (electronic Clinical Reasoning Educational Simulation Tool), a clinical r...

Clinical Reasoning Across Professions
How do PA and Med students think through patient cases? 🤔

Our new study showed their clinical reasoning processes were more similar than different when using the eCREST simulation tool!

🔗JMIR Med. Educ: mededu.jmir.org/2025/1/e68981/
#ClinicalReasoning #MedEd

We're still thinking about the discussion and insights gleamed from our recent webinar on Advancing Mixed Methods.

Missed the webinar? Don't worry, @olademk.bsky.social published a great reflective piece that shares some of the main themes & points from the session!

Check it out now👇

"Be adaptable, learn from setbacks, and stay resilient."

In this case study, @rplackett.bsky.social discusses bridging academia, policy, and practice, alongside some top tips for researchers.

Read about her journey here:
📢 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/case-studies...

🧠 Excited for our upcoming webinar

🔍 Exploring the power of mixed methods in #MentalHealth #Research

📅 14 July | 🕐 1–2pm

📄 Featuring insights from an expert panel!

🔗 Don’t miss it! tinyurl.com/28t89jmm

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📢 Can social media shift mental health attitudes & behaviours?
This @jmirpub.bsky.social review finds progress on stigma & awareness but challenges in reaching underserved groups & changing help-seeking habits.
Read the full paper 👉 jmir.org/2025/1/e68124 @nihrspcr.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social

Involving people from all communities in mental health research We need to involve people from all communities in mental health research. It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY.In the past, m...

We need to involve people from all communities in mental health research.

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is COMMUNITY.

🧵 THREAD

Big thanks @rplackett.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social for taking the time to be featured in our new Mental Health Research Initiatives videos.

You make some really important points about overcoming barriers in mental health research. 👏🏽

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your #MixedMethods grant writing skills! 🚀

📝 Boost your grant writing skills! Join us for a Masterclass on #MixedMethods Grant Writing with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim. Perfect for researchers from many disciplines. 📅 When: Tue, June 3rd, 12 PM - 1:30 PM (online).

🔗 Sign up here: mixedmethodsgrants.eventbrite.co.uk

Advanced Mixed Methods Research Masterclass Join us for a deep dive into advanced mixed methods research techniques - perfect for researchers across sectors to develop their skills!

🧠 Want to advance your #mixedmethods research? Join
@methodical_res for an Advanced Mixed Methods Research Masterclass with @rplackett.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Jasim! Perfect for, #postdocs #researchers. 📅 When: Thu, May 22nd, 1 PM - 4 PM (online).🔗Sign up: advancedmixedmethods2025.eventbrite.co.uk

🎓 Excited about #mixedmethods research? Elevate your skills with our advanced mixed methods course!

Advancing mixed methods in mental health research In the mental health research field, there is a need for effective and robust methodological approaches that are able to address complexity. In this article, we reassert the importance of mixed method...

NEW PAPER: How do we advance mixed methods in mental health research?

doi.org/10.1136/bmjm...

Mixed methods are widely recognised as valuable in mental health research, but aren’t as embedded as we’d hope and there are a lot of challenges that individual researchers and teams must navigate… 1/

The Impact of Different Types of Social Media Use on the Mental Health of UK Adults: Longitudinal Observational Study Background: Previous studies have explored the association between social media use and mental health among adolescents. However, few studies using nationally representative longitudinal data have exp...

🚨New Research!🚨We explored the link between #socialmedia use and #mentalhealth among UK adults using longitudinal survey data. Key findings: Daily posting on social media was associated with increased mental health problems, but not viewing. www.jmir.org/2024/1/e56950

Measures of social connectedness in adult populations: a systematic review - BMC Public Health Background Poor social connectedness has been identified as a risk factor for poor mental health but there is a lack of standardisation in how it is measured. This systematic review aimed to identify ...

🌟New research🌟Measures of social connectedness in adult populations, in #BMCPublicHealth!

🔍5 measures showed robust psychometric properties

📈Use these measures to standardise public #MentalHealth #research

🔗Read more bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

The prevalence and determinants of health anxiety during the covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic subjected the global population to a situation that aroused disproportionate Health Anxiety (HA). However, this association has not been explored in a ...

Our latest study in PLOS Mental Health shows higher health anxiety during #COVID_19, especially in females, unmarried individuals, and those with pre-existing conditions. Addressing #mentalhealth is crucial! Read more: tinyurl.com/4u5bs8n2

Introduction to mixed methods research 2025 Want to learn more about mixed methods research? Need support or advice with your mixed methods research? Our online course could help you!

🎓 Excited about #mixedmethods research? Join us for an online Intro to Mixed Methods course! Ideal for #PhDstudents, #postdocs, and #researchers. 🗓️ When: Mon, Feb 24th, 10 AM - 4 PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...