Principal Psychology Advisor, Scottish Government. Passionate about improving psychological wellbeing. Proud mum of 4 kids & therapet dog :) views own
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20 May 2021
The image is a great metaphor about the power of connection. The tree is in Bükk National Park in Hungary. Years ago someone cut the thinner tree and it didn't die. The biggest tree holds it and nourishes it. 💛 Healthy connections are vital for wellbeing - Who nourishes you?
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These two simple images stuck with me this week 👇. How to listen and lead …
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12 Mar 2024
New guidance on delivering psychological interventions & therapies with people with Bulimia Nervosa (BN) has been added to matrix.nhs.scot - outlining the formats & types of psychological intervention & therapy effective in helping with the symptoms, distress and impact.
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17 Jan 2024
Great news
16 Jan 2024
🚨Breaking News🚨
Royal Assent has been granted for the #UNCRCScotland Bill meaning it's now an ACT!
Most provisions will come into force 6 months from today (16th July)
A HUGE congratulations to all the children, young people & their supporters who have got us to this point
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14 Jan 2024
It was a privilege to be on the panel yesterday talking about mental health at the Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing festival with the Stoltman brothers. They are such great role models and advocates for mental health and wellbeing @stoltman_tom @luke_stoltman
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13 Jan 2024
Looking forward to a great day at the Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival. Over 1000 people signed up to come - great to see such focus and engagement on as the aspects that can support our wellbeing
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2 Jan 2024
Mental health & physical health are often treated as distinct entities. The reality is that mental health & physical health are deeply & intimately interconnected & intertwined. When one deteriorates, the other often follows suit. Likewise when one improves so too does the other.
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21 Dec 2023
Back from Edinburgh and out of office now on for a few days.
Hope you all finding some moments of rest
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21 Dec 2023
Consultation on Learning Disabilities, Autism & Neurodivergence Bill launched
Views are being sought on proposals to better protect, respect and champion the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic and neurodivergent people
Have your say ➡️ ow.ly/hi3E50Ql0hj
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28 Nov 2023
New @ScotGov and @COSLA’s strategy to improve support for people who self-harm is believed to be a world first.
The strategy backed by new £1.5 million investment was shaped by people with lived experience of self-harm ➡️bit.ly/SH_Strategy_Scot
ALT Improving support for people who self-harm
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3 Nov 2023
Privileged to help develop and host this event this week with @PatonGillian. I felt inspired by the stories of those with lived experience and delighted so many colleagues from across Scotland could join us.
@hopscotland @NES_Psychology @GavinSGrayEsq
3 Nov 2023
Mental Wellbeing Minister @MareeToddMSP joined the Psychological Therapies Specification launch event where attendees learned more about @ScotGov ’s collaboration with @NHS_Education & @P_H_S_Official to support delivery of psychological therapies
More➡️ bit.ly/PT_Specification
ALT Mental Wellbeing Minister Maree Todd MSP joined the Psychological Therapies Specification launch event
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1 Nov 2023
We are delighted to be at the launch for the Scottish Government Psychological Therapies and Interventions Specification today where we will be sharing the new Matrix website and the first round of updated evidence tables.
Exciting new developments for services in Scotland!
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1 Nov 2023
Excited to be at the launch of the new National Specification for the delivery Psychological therapies @hopscotland @drlynnetaylor
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1 Nov 2023
Getting ready to welcome over 140 delegates to our Psychological Therapies Scotland launch event for the new national Specification, waiting times guidance, and PT Matrix.
Speakers include @MareeToddMSP, people with lived experience, @NES_Psychology @P_H_S_Official
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21 Oct 2023
Please help us spread the word! 📢 Share this post to raise awareness about HBUK's life-changing programmes. Every share brings us closer to reaching a veteran needing healing and community. Let's make a difference together! 🐎 #SpreadTheWord #HBUKCommunity
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Lynne Taylor retweeted
29 Sep 2023
📣@ScotGov is committed to supporting good mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Wellbeing Minister @MareeToddMSP welcomes publication of the new Core Mental Health Quality Standards and Psychological Therapies Specification.
ALT The core standards and psychological therapies specification, informed by the principles set out in the Strategy, set out the positive outcomes and experiences people should expect when accessing mental health services and psychological therapies.
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29 Sep 2023
Fantastic to see these
published thanks to great collaboration across Scotland.
Proud we have a national specification for psychological therapies (PT), together with the updated PT matrix to support delivery of high quality evidenced based care and practice in Scotland.
29 Sep 2023
Today we have published the new Core Mental Health Quality Standards and Psychological Therapies Specification.
Read more about the Core Standards ➡️ bit.ly/MH_Standrads
Read more about the Psychological Therapies Specification➡️ bit.ly/PT_Specification
ALT Supporting people’s mental health and improving mental health services and treatments
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The specification has also been published along with updated PT waiting times reporting guidance from Public Health Scotland.
This package of PT publications, and the core standards, aims
to improve the quality and quantity of psychological treatments offered across Scotland.
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28 Sep 2023
We are excited to share our new eLearning 'Essentials of Psychologically Informed Care' - providing a general introduction to working in a psychologically informed way.
Access this new resource for all of Scotland’s workforce on our TURAS page!
learn.nes.nhs.scot/19058
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26 Sep 2023
👇 easier said than done - but so important to consider for your psychological health
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