Andrew Baillie
He/him, Clin Psych, Prof Allied Health, @sydneyuni.bsky.social & SLHD, boundary spanner, implementation science SHP, addictions Matilda Centre & Edith Collins Centre. Unceded Lands of the Eora Nation.
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieThis is why we say there can be no science-as-usual now. This passage is from Peter Drucker’s essay in the Atlantic about the crossroads that science stood at during Nazism. Science doesn’t just need funding — it needs the fundamental freedoms that come with democracy. Freedom of speech. (1/3🧵)
- Wow this is one of the neatest applications of test theory and clever modelling to shine light on variation between self report and task results. Thanks @natehaines.bsky.social looking forward to reading the paper!
- 1/9 New blog is live! This is part 2 of a series—last time we looked at the Dunning-Kruger effect, now we are digging in to Implicit vs Explicit attitudes and the Implicit Association Test. To start, of course we need a good meme... haines-lab.com/post/part-2-...
- Great to see the Whitlams playing with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra this evening. So many good songs but youtu.be/7B49zI5UrAQ?... had all its sting! #whitlams #bangamblingadvertising
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieMore than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland. They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
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- Reposted by Andrew BaillieAn introduction to psychometric theory with applications in R by William Revelle #RStats bigbookofr.com/chapters/psychology…
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieCan we audit the equity impact of our research interventions and service designs? Yes., we can, and perhaps this paper will help! doi.org/10.1186/s430...
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieThe HiTOP Society will have its first free-standing conference this year on June 4-6. The Call for Abstracts is now open, and we hope you'll consider submitting your HiTOP-related work! www.hitop-system.org/hitop-2026-c...
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- Reposted by Andrew BaillieMums who drank during pregnancy call for universal alcohol warnings: abc.net.au/news/2026-01-10/mum…
- Reposted by Andrew Bailliethank you for sharing these powerful, raging, perfect words this is a combined version bsky.app/profile/calm...
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieA 24-year-old NSW border resident says dismissive treatment in hospitals, long waits for care and limited access to services has pushed her away from support.
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieMental health is shaped by social and structural factors—yet too often, mental health policies fail to address them.
- Reposted by Andrew Bailliefunding lotteries have been waiting for this moment
- This report in Nature on the costs of competing for & administering scientific grants is shocking: "In other words, European taxpayers will have spent more on the funding process than on the funding itself, and the scientific ecosystem has been drained." www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieIsrael’s government says it will suspend the licenses of dozens of humanitarian groups operating in Gaza beginning Thursday, which relief workers say will lead to deeper suffering and difficulty receiving medicine. wapo.st/4qxbFWC
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieThe Israeli government says the organisations have not met new requirements, which include recognising Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and banning any so-called "de-legitimisation" of Israel.
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- Reposted by Andrew BaillieA growing body of research indicates that Texas's restrictive abortion bans have negatively impacted the health and lives of Texas women and babies in multiple ways. Across the board, pregnancy outcomes and complications have worsened.
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- Reposted by Andrew BaillieSeeking safety is not a crime.
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieThe personal and societal consequences of dyslexia can be catastrophic. At every grade level, dyslexic students are more likely to be suspended, expelled, or placed in juvenile detention. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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- Reposted by Andrew Baillie👋 Meet Helina Tsegaye! She is a counsellor with us in Tigray, Ethiopia. Helina has an important message to share: “The brain is part of the body; just as the stomach can get sick, so can the mind. It is important to seek professional help when needed. Mental health care saves lives.”
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieWestern Australian research is showing a strong link between homelessness and poor health, with life expectancy more than 30 years lower for people without secure housing.
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- Reposted by Andrew Baillie1/n Out today in @jamapsychiatry.com: Interpretation Issues With the Patient Health Questionnaire Instructions. We find troubling variability in whether people think they should respond based on the frequency of the Sx or the frequency of being bothered by the Sx. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieThe stepped wedge design came up in the #CCRDownUnder meeting last week so it seemed a good time to revisit the pros and cons of this design 1/6 #MethodologyMonday #128
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- Damn right!
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- To paraphrase Wilde “Science is too important to be taken seriously” thanks Lindsey Smith Taillie !
- "In the end, I have come to realize that being authentic at work is not a weakness, but rather a strength." #ScienceWorkingLife scim.ag/49B7hRv
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- So many good puns to run with here - “it’s how you slice the cake” ? That gets the results
- This is devastating! @franklinwomen.bsky.social is critical research infrastructure. Human capital is what drives research and innovation and if at least half of the workforce can’t reach its full potential that’s a serious lost opportunity! @croakeynews.bsky.social @biancanogrady.bsky.social
- After 10 incredible years, Franklin Women will be closing our doors at the end of 2025 💜 This news brings many emotions, but above all we’re filled with gratitude for this incredible community and pride in all we’ve achieved together. Read Melina’s full message 👉 shorturl.at/WEyzs
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- Reposted by Andrew Baillie65% reduction in vaping use, 89% rated the program as very good, and significant increased knowledge around vaping 12 months after receiving the OurFutures Vaping Program, says Dr Lauren Gardner at #APSAD25
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- Reposted by Andrew BaillieOne in five pregnant women are diagnosed with the condition, which experts say is linked to age, weight and a lack of exercise.
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieIn 2022, something shocking happened to the Hektoria Glacier. Over 16 months, it retreated by 25 kilometers, and it lost a whopping 8 kilometers in just two of those months—the fastest glacial retreat in the modern record. Now, researchers may have identified the worrisome mechanisms behind it.
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieInterested to hear how evidence-based substance use prevention & mental health programs are being implemented in Australian schools? Register for our free webinar presented by @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social's Dr Lauren Gardner & Natalie Gorgioski on Wednesday 26th Nov! positivechoices.org....
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieThe human cost of war goes beyond the physical. Ella Baron, an illustrator, visited Ukraine and depicted the emotional and mental trauma of people who have experienced the war, as they recounted to her. msf.org/battles-mind
- I am enjoying Slow Horses - from a recent episode a taxonomy of barriers and enablers to change (the five fu$ks) #impsci #slowhorses
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieSpeaking to a loved one about their #methamphetamine use can be tricky. However, support and encouragement from family and friends can play a key role in the recovery process. For tips on starting the conversation about methamphetamine use, visit cracksintheice.org.a...
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieI’ve spent the last 8 years(!) working from the position that HiTOP relies too much on analyses of traditional diagnoses, baking in limitations of the DSM, and that we need to move to symptom-level analyses to fix it It turns out that rebuilding HiTOP from the ground up doesn’t change much 💀 1/
- Rebuilding HiTOP from the ground up: Symptom-level analyses and a revised mapping to the DSM: osf.io/8tm6c
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieNew #ImpSci publication out: Real-World Implementation and Impact of Digital #CBT for Insomnia on Healthcare Utilization: A Propensity-Matched Controlled Study journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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- Reposted by Andrew BaillieYesterday our CEO Dr Shane Huntington OAM interviewed Monique Ryan MP on Triple R about how we can achieve full disbursement of the Medical Research Future Fund. Keep your eyes peeled for her press conference this Thursday 6/11! Check out the full interview here ➡️ lnkd.in/gz3XVpWa
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- Reposted by Andrew BailliePatients are calling for better access to long COVID care after the closure of one of the country's last public clinics.
- Reposted by Andrew Baillie“Historically, the most terrible things - war, genocide, and slavery - have resulted not from disobedience, but from obedience.” - Howard Zinn
- Reposted by Andrew Baillie🌟 Ready to translate research into real world impact? Join our Implementation Science and Research: From Theory into Practice training Nov 17-19, 2025. Limited spots available - register now! 🔗https://arc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/training/implementation-science-and-research-from-theory-into-practice/
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieWe’re hiring a Senior Research Officer – Aboriginal Health! Lead research that drives better health outcomes for First Nations peoples. 📍 Glebe | Hybrid work ⏰ 2-year contract 🔗 More information: bit.ly/3G3eQRC #AboriginalHealth #FirstNations #HealthResearch #Jobs
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieNext week we will be holding the inaugural elections for the leadership roles in the new HiTOP Society! All members of the Society have a vote, so if you’re not yet a member but are keen to get involved, you can learn more about the Society and how to join here: www.hitop-system.org/join-the-soc...
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieI really enjoyed doing this webinar - sharing in case it's helpful for people interested in an introduction to HiTOP: novopsych.com/news/webinar...
- Reposted by Andrew BaillieAn expert says it can be lonely caring for or supporting someone living with a dependence or addiction.
