Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile
Prof. Karen Kirby

@drkarenkirby1

Professor of Psychology @ Ulster Uni. Practitioner Psychologist. Research areas: child/adolescent/family mental health/ traumatic stress to hope & resilience.

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Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) (@profsiobhanon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are looking for an exceptional Social Psychologist to join team #OurGeneration 👀 You'll be integrating models of social identity & peacebuilding to our mental health literacy & resilience interventions with Claire Campbell. SEUPB #PeacePlus my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal…

Victoria Simms (@profvicsimms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to see Guardian Universities rankings out yesterday. Rankings aren’t perfect, etc etc. But what a ringing endorsement of UlsterUni Psychology staff- landing 7th out of 116 courses in the UK. What an exceptional bunch of colleagues I have!

Delighted to see <a href="/GdnUniversities/">Guardian Universities</a> rankings out yesterday.  Rankings aren’t perfect, etc etc.  But what a ringing endorsement of <a href="/UlsterUniPsych/">UlsterUni Psychology</a> staff- landing 7th out of 116 courses in the UK. What an exceptional bunch of colleagues I have!
Professor Paul Dunlop (@profpauldunlop) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our new paper that's the most detailed analysis of the role pyrrhotite & internal sulfate attack plays in causing concrete failure in Donegal homes is free to download Engineers Ireland Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage The Housing Agency Ireland NSAI @micaactiongroup 👇 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Our new paper that's the most detailed analysis of the role pyrrhotite &amp; internal sulfate attack plays in causing concrete failure in Donegal homes is free to download <a href="/EngineerIreland/">Engineers Ireland</a> <a href="/DeptHousingIRL/">Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage</a> <a href="/HousingAgencyIE/">The Housing Agency Ireland</a> <a href="/NSAI_Standards/">NSAI</a> @micaactiongroup 👇
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Dr. Nicole LePera (@theholisticpsyc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Helicopter parenting creates a lack of confidence. One of the greatest skills we can learn is: how to be disappointed and upset. Emotions don’t need to be fixed. Resilience comes when we’re trusted to find solutions to our own problems.

Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge gratitude to my colleague Professor Paul Dunlop and his team of researchers. This is the outcome we’ve all been waiting for 👏 Persistence works! The Science has spoken the truth, and finally the government has listened! Science rocks! 👏👏👏

Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big shout out to my amazing PhD researcher Mary McGinley on presenting her earlier research [at the psychologicalsociety.ie/conference] Topic: relationship between early maladaptive schemas & developedment of OCD & associated sub- themes 👏👏👏👏

Big shout out to my amazing PhD researcher Mary McGinley on presenting her earlier research [at the psychologicalsociety.ie/conference] Topic: relationship between early maladaptive schemas &amp; developedment of OCD &amp; associated sub- themes 👏👏👏👏
Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sincere gratitude Charles Ward TD for presenting the initial wave of findings from our research. This is only the beginning of highlighting the unacceptable mental health impacts to DC families. Recognition to Oisin Keenan, Prof J Murphy, Dr R McHugh, Eileen Doherty Professor Paul Dunlop

Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tks for sharing Paul. Our research findings are harrowing and may be triggering for those affected. Please reach out to your GP/commuity support near to you (or indeed LifeLine ❤️ or Samaritans) if you feel distressed in any way after reading. Pre- print paper released v soon.

Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Please come along to our Ulster University ‘Ulster Talks ‘ on the 12th April in An Grianan Hotel (10.30am- 5pm). You will learn more about our ongoing research with Professor Paul Dunlop Oisin Keenan Eileen Doherty and many more- see Flyer below 👇

Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Irish Government need to take these findings seriously. They have a duty of care and a responsibility to their Irish citizens to immediately reduce and prevent any further psychological harm to affected homeowners. The findings speak for themselves. See 👇for more details.

Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Evidence shows:homeowners who fear for their own safety experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, complex PTSD, suicidal ideation. Over time, barriers to enter & swiftly progress thru the grant scheme (feeling financially trapped) only prolong this toxic stress. Oisin Keenan

Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Professor Paul Dunlop Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Considering our recent research report on the extremely concerning prevalence of depression, anxiety, complex PTSD & suicidal ideation in homeowners, the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage really needs to stop & rethink what they are doing to already distressed families. This is unacceptable!

Dr. Nicole LePera (@theholisticpsyc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Signs You Have Post Traumatic Resilience: 1. A strong sense of humor 2. Intense creativity 3. Deep empathy 4. The ability to be resourceful 5. Vivid imagination 6. Grit and determination

Prof. Karen Kirby (@drkarenkirby1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Please RT. If you are passionate about children & young people’s mental health & have a Psychology degree, this is a Traineeship in Clinical Associate Psychology (CAP) for children and young people- linked to an MSc at UlsterUni Psychology. Deadline 15th May jobs.hscni.net/Job/40899/trai…

Dr Susan Lagdon (@susanlagdon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday we launched the pilot of the Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes (H.S.K.T.) campaign - helping people recognise and respond to coercive control. Huge thanks to The Executive Office UlsterUni Psychology Ulster University & community partners. We all have a role to play! #HSKT #TrustYourInstincts