Tamsin Ford
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Epidemiologist at University of Cambridge Department of Psychiatry & Hughes Hall; Honorary Consultant at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
- Please give generously if you can and repost - 1/2 of us will experience cancer www.winterrun.co.uk/s/27912/110578
- www.winterrun.co.uk/fundraisers/... Please donate to cancer uk’s winter run if you are able
- Reposted by Tamsin FordHead of Dept @tamsinford.bsky.social responds to claims that ADHD is overdiagnosed: Evidence shows ADHD is underdiagnosed. Around 1 in 20 people meet diagnostic criteria but never receive a diagnosis or access services. 🚫Restricting support harms those already underserved 🧠 bit.ly/48Flieu
- Excellent work from @kirstieohare.bsky.social demonstrates just how many additional children and young people are being seen by CAMHS now compared to 20 years ago www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
- Many congratulations @fassiluisa.bsky.social - it has been so great to watch you fly
- 🥂 Congratulations @fassiluisa.bsky.social for passing her viva! Luisa has been a hugely respected and influential team member. Her dedication to rigorous and careful research has been evident throughout the four years I have had the privilege of supervising her with @tamsinford.bsky.social.
- Cake Gomez Dead Kennedy’s Siouxsie & the Banshees Gil Scott Heron
- Ok! @schizosemia.bsky.social @aldersonday.bsky.social I will list 5 of the most memorable! Nick Cave Rufus Wainwright The Divine Comedy Nouvelle Vague Half Man Half Biscuit [Arab Strap for a cheeky 6th]
- Are you a UK mental health professional working with children with mental health issues - we are asking for help designing a study for social robots to complete mental health questionnaires with children aged 8 to 10 - more infor here cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordSince their inception 6 years ago, ARCs have: 🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects 📰 published over 9,000 papers 🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations 💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding! 👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 💫 #ARCimpacts
- Reposted by Tamsin FordImproving school support for students who self-harm @arceastofengland.bsky.social -supported training has reached 2,500 school staff across 370 schools and has improved the staff’s understanding of self-harm Read more here: arc-eoe.nihr.ac.uk/news-blogs/b... 💫 #ARCimpacts
- This was student initiated and led and I am so proud of what they have done
- Opening Doors to Postgraduate Psychology: The Story of Summer CAMP 👉 www.psychiatry.cam.ac.uk/news/opening...
- Reposted by Tamsin Ford@tamsinford.bsky.social, Prof of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry @cam.ac.uk, speaks to BBC 5 (from 2hr 20:20) to raise concerns about the impact of government decisions on children during the pandemic, a current focus of the UK Covid Inquiry. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @psychiatry-ucam.bsky.social
- Excited to welcome Prof Vicky Bird as the new @nihr.bsky.social Mental Health Research Leader at the University of Essex
- Excited to welcome @vickybir
- Reposted by Tamsin FordIf you were unable to join our online Innovation Breakfast with Paul Fletcher last week, the recording is now available on our website. Harnessing the potential of video game design for psychiatry: cambridge-biomedical.com/event/cbc-in...
- Great to present our progress on our @NIHRresearch funded WAIT LESS work @ the @rcpsych CAP faculty conference - co-development & intellectually stimulating if bureaucratically challenging- but most of all a fabulous team - thank you all
- A real privilege to present epidemiological data about eating disorders, eating difficulties & service use, young people’s experiences of social media in relation to eating disorders & a novel clinical model @rcpsych CAP faculty meeting
- Excellent morning @ the @rcpsych.bsky.social Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Faculty conference - strong academic content content and great discussion
- So proud to have helped to edit the 7th edition of the Rutter textbook
- Dear all I am doing the winter run to raise funds for Cancer UK - if you can please consider donating www.winterrun.co.uk/s/27912/110578
- Looking forward to speaking at the Hong Kong Jockey club’s child mental health conference today
- Reposted by Tamsin FordImportant public service announcement. Reading it might just save a life.
- Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordGreat to read this @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social article about the recent NIHR MH-TRC showcase event: oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-mental-.... Thanks to @profminnis.bsky.social and @tamsinford.bsky.social for representing the Children and Young People's Mental Health work!
- Reposted by Tamsin FordCongratulations! 🎉 @vpd-hlri.bsky.social Today marks 3ys since the Research Institute first opened! A collaboration between @royalpapworth.bsky.social @cuh.nhs.uk @thebhf.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk & others, it seeks to 'improve cardiovascular and lung health for everyone' @charlottesummers.bsky.social
- Reposted by Tamsin FordIf you fancy learning more about mixed methods during your lunch hour, we still have plenty of spaces. Could you kindly reshare? @matthewbroome.bsky.social @tamsinford.bsky.social @drshirleyr.bsky.social @marialoades.bsky.social @sosoallan.bsky.social @olademk.bsky.social @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social
- So enjoyed Edmund Sonuga Barke’s keynote yesterday- sad to be leaving & will try and protect the time better in two years time #ESCAP2025
- Am so glad to be here #ESCAP2025
- A video welcome message by Sarah El Haïry, High Commissioner to Childhood #ESCAP2025
- I am proud to have led and contributes to the experts in evidence advisory group- alot of hard work went into this www.england.nhs.uk/2025/06/nhs-...
- Feeling energised after the @nihr.bsky.social TRC MHM showcase today - good to get to see so many colleagues in person & great representation from @psychiatry-ucam.bsky.social
- Reposted by Tamsin FordFind out more about our #ESCAP2025 Keynote speakers on our congress website: escap2025.eu/speakers/ Biographies & talk abstracts are now online! See you soon in Strasbourg! #beyondnatureandnurture #childpsychiatry #adolescentpsychiatry #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth
- Hugely proud of @fassiluisa.bsky.social
- Very excited and grateful to receive the 2025 Psychology of Technology Dissertation Award for my PhD thesis! A special thanks to the Institute, the organisers and my wonderful PhD supervisors @orbenamy.bsky.social & @tamsinford.bsky.social. More info: psychoftech.substack.com/p/congratula...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordYou have 6 DAYS LEFF to apply to BRIDGE, a 6-month peer mentoring scheme for ECRs to facilitate global collaborations in mental health research! It is free, remote, and focused in skills development, social support, and cross-cultural networking 👉🏽 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/bridge/
- Reposted by Tamsin FordFunded PhD opportunity with @sjblakemore.bsky.social and I, at Cambridge. We are looking for someone interested in developmental science, to start in the coming academic year. Please share it with anyone you think might be interested (see details attached 😁). drive.google.com/file/d/1RIvg...
- Really interesting primary paper & analysis- well done @thementalelf.bsky.social
- Psychological distress over 30 years in Great Britain: the times they are a changin’ (or are they?) buff.ly/qpu4p0f 🧵 THREAD #MentalHealth #PsychologicalDistress #Surveys #GB #30years
- Feeling suitably cheered up - such a lovely friendly dog - always a good thing to pat a therapy dog at lunch time
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- Reposted by Tamsin FordThis is a remarkable piece of writing from Sophie Smith in @lrb.co.uk from Dec about the Pelicot case, and her reflections on “good men” also doing bad things to women. Renewed urgency in France - in fact, everywhere - with Depardieu’s guilt confirmed. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
- PhD studentships ⬇️
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- Reposted by Tamsin FordFor a lay summary: www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordMy latest @newscientist.com cartoon
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Important article. Scientists should stand and fight against eugenics - Reposted by Tamsin Ford
- @CATO_Cambridge ran a fantastic symposium for clinical academic trainees across the East of England yesterday - good to see representation from allied professionals & @AngliaRuskin there - & inspiring to see the energy & talent in the room
- Reposted by Tamsin FordNot the headline I want to post. But for everyone trying to understand what’s happening at UMass Chan, why things are so difficult, this is what’s happening. We are a service institution. We educate; we care; we give; we serve rural MA. We dont make money. Our own govt is crushing us. Link below
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- Reposted by Tamsin FordImpressed with these bold recommendations from the Times Crime and Justice Commission, especially 9 and 10 🔥 🔥 🔥
- The final report of @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission is published today. This is our ten point plan to transform a broken system
- Reposted by Tamsin FordResearchers and advocates have pushed back at what they consider inaccurate and stigmatizing comments made by the health secretary, and note the causes of autism are complex.
- Reposted by Tamsin FordMy new post mapping out 69 actions that President Trump has taken in the last twelve weeks to undermine democracy, undermine the rule of law, attack enemies, suppress dissent and control information. Do read and share. Full 🧵 tomorrow hopefully! christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
- Have been pondering this a while
- Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway go.nature.com/4jNRukb
- Reposted by Tamsin FordJoin us & @nihrmaudsleybrc.bsky.social at Peckham Levels on Fri 16 May for a special #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek evening of powerful stories, poetry & artwork exploring lived experience of #MentalHealth, diagnosis, stigma & more. 🎟Free event, register on Eventbrite👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/voices-of-...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordIt’s extremely reassuring to all that @orbenamy.bsky.social is leading this important work. Lots of sensible points made here and in the BMJ article. We absolutely need to take some of the heat out of this debate.
- Reposted by Tamsin FordGood to see BBC News shining a light on bipolar disorder. Our Registrar, Dr Trudi Seneviratne, told them the condition is “completely treatable”, but many people are “suffering in silence because there isn’t a good clinical care pathway for them”. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordNadia Micali kicking off #LEDC2025 in London this morning! A number of CEDaR members will be presenting at this conference over the next couple of days, so stay tuned for updates ✨️
- So enjoying meeting old & new colleagues @ #LEDC2025 today
- Nadia Micali kicking off #LEDC2025 in London this morning! A number of CEDaR members will be presenting at this conference over the next couple of days, so stay tuned for updates ✨️
- This looks like an important & interesting read
- A very interesting report on recognising and responding to early warning signs in public sector bodies. Includes a number of health examples. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dadc...
- Reposted by Tamsin Ford#economics #ebook -- I started reading the new upcoming #book “The Measure of Progress: Counting What Really Matters” (worthwhile) @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social April 01, 2025 press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordGreat response. It's not entirely clear if this is what the question was implying, but there's certainly a general trend right now of saying how awful lockdown was is if the alternative would have been life as normal.
- Was on @news.sky.com this morning discussing 5 years since that first lockdown. This is what I said about lockdown being a terrible choice, but that the alternative was also terrible. And it wasn't just about deaths either. 1/3
- Reposted by Tamsin FordFinn Mackay, spot on as ever. www.drfinnmackay.co.uk/blog/adolesc...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordInteresting episode on lockdowns and kids with my brilliant colleague Prof Claire Hughes www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordNIHR Clinical Lecturer in General Practice or Public Health Medicine or Medical Microbiology - job opportunity at University of Cambridge www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50671/
- Reposted by Tamsin FordIf you could do so, and it wouldn’t be triggering, could you send me the points distribution for your last #PIP? Thanks so much. I don’t need and certainly wouldn’t use your name but it would be useful to know any diagnoses you have.
- Reposted by Tamsin FordPlease do support your local libraries. We're losing 40 libraries a year. They are such an essential part of our communities. Please, if you can, contact your MP or councillors before its too late. @librariesconnected.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordProfessor @tamsinford.bsky.social talks to BBC Radio 4's More or Less programme (beginning at 33:36) about her findings on the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on the mental health of young people. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordWes Streeting is implying that getting a psychiatric diagnosis gives access to disability benefits. This is untrue. PIP is based on functionality and you have to be disabled++, with extensive evidence from experts, to qualify. No psychiatric diagnosis grants automatic access.
- Reposted by Tamsin Ford🚨job alert! Fancy working on mental health electronic health records #EHR? Working across the Uni of Cambridge and industry, alongside Akrivia Health? We are looking for an experienced postdoctoral researcher or engineer to help develop common data models for EHR. www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50667/ 1/3
- Reposted by Tamsin FordJoin our science night with fascinating activities and talks! I'll be talking about my research, "Wired for connection: The neuroscience of loneliness and health". Super excited about it!🧠🧪🧑🔬
- Two week to go! We have a great line up of speakers, hands-on activities and tours for you to enjoy at the MRC CBU on Wednesday 19 March from 6pm. All welcome! Full details: www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/events/scien...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordTime to act: hundreds of children sent out of area every day for mental health treatment @rcpsych.bsky.social, @drladesmith.bsky.social, @elainelockhart.bsky.social www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
- At a time of increased population prevalence this is a bizarre plan
- 🚨 NEW: The RCPsych has identified plans that would result in funding cuts for children and young people’s eating disorder services in more than half of areas across England. We're calling for the creation of a national strategy for eating disorders in England. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
- Reposted by Tamsin Ford🧪There could not be a less efficient use of government funding then to waste it on "studying" the long and repeatedly debunked notion that vaccines cause autism. Wastes money and breathes new life into a conspiracy theory, in the midst of a deadly measles epidemic. #publichealth tinyurl.com/ykf7x5tc
- Reposted by Tamsin FordWomen’s rights are human rights — this isn’t just a slogan, it’s a lived reality. Happy #InternationalWomensDay! #IWD2025
- Bullying is our most tractable public mental health threat - there is lots we can do to reduce its prevalence & impact
- Parent education is critical to preventing and addressing #bullying in school communities tinyurl.com/445ej65c
- Reposted by Tamsin FordThe breadth of SCIENCE should be celebrated 🤩 #standupforscience2025
- Pro-tip: SCIENCE is a longer word than you think. #StandUpForScience
- Reposted by Tamsin FordWord of the day is ‘whiffling’ (17th century): fickle, inconstant, and making it up as you go along.
- Reposted by Tamsin FordNature journalists will be at #StandUpForScience protests across the US later today; and in France the actions have already begun. Events will take place in more than 30 French cities, says @standupforscifr.bsky.social
- Scientists in France are choosing to #StandUpForScience alongside their US colleagues. Signatories to a supporting column in @lemonde.fr include two Nobel laureates, economist Esther Duflo and virologist Françoise Barré-Sinoussi. www.lemonde.fr/sciences/art...
- Great day of talks & conversations at the joint Cambridge psychiatry, CBU & Clinical Neurosciences PI symposium- feeling nourished #BrainAndMind
- Reposted by Tamsin FordInterested in a Cambridge PhD? Apply for AIM to get ready! @camneuro.bsky.social @tamsinford.bsky.social @gkmurray.bsky.social www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/aim-phd
- Reposted by Tamsin FordPSYCHIATRISTS! Tune in for the Registrar hustings today at 5.30pm. Join me and 5 other candidates as we make our pitch to be your next Registrar! (My pitch below) @rcpsych.bsky.social www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/our...
- Reposted by Tamsin FordThe future is already here. 🧪
- The large clinical trial of a new Covid vaccine pill (not shot) was halted by RFK Jr www.aol.com/multimillion... The Covid nasal vaccines may be next up to be axed.
