Dr Sarah McKenna (@sarah_mckenna63) 's Twitter Profile
Dr Sarah McKenna

@sarah_mckenna63

Research Fellow @ADRC_NI | Queen’s University Belfast | Children’s Social Care | Mental Health | Co-production

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The Lancet (@thelancet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. Experts urge policy action on societal drivers & health services’ response in a new Lancet Commission. 👉 buff.ly/3Y2tsIG #WorldMentalHealthDay

Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. 

Experts urge policy action on societal drivers & health services’ response in a new Lancet Commission.

👉 buff.ly/3Y2tsIG #WorldMentalHealthDay
VOYPIC (@voypic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay These young people are doing amazing things, working alongside Dr Sarah McKenna and everyone at the ADRC NI on understanding #mentalhealth among #careleavers- and coming up with ideas on how to change the story! Mental Health Foundation Mental Health Champion for NI #WMHD24

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 

These young people are doing amazing things, working alongside <a href="/Sarah_McKenna63/">Dr Sarah McKenna</a> and everyone at the <a href="/ADRC_NI/">ADRC NI</a> on understanding #mentalhealth among #careleavers- and coming up with ideas on how to change the story!

<a href="/mentalhealth/">Mental Health Foundation</a> <a href="/MHC_NI/">Mental Health Champion for NI</a>  #WMHD24
VOYPIC (@voypic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CARE DAY AWARDS - NOMINATE NOW! We are delighted to announce that nominations for our second annual CARE DAY AWARDS are now OPEN! For all the info and to nominate someone for a CARE DAY AWARD, visit voypic.org/caredayawards #CareDay #CareDayAwards #Care #CEYP #CEP

CARE DAY AWARDS - NOMINATE NOW!

We are delighted to announce that nominations for our second annual CARE DAY AWARDS are now OPEN! 

For all the info and to nominate someone for a CARE DAY AWARD, visit voypic.org/caredayawards

#CareDay #CareDayAwards #Care #CEYP #CEP
Research in Practice (@researchip) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is important that we recognise the challenges faced by #CareLeavers and acknowledge the power we have to change policy and practice. Explore Research in Practice resources that aim to support care leavers to thrive. #CareLeaversWeek #NCLW2024 ow.ly/3MGB50TXjym

It is important that we recognise the challenges faced by #CareLeavers and acknowledge the power we have to change policy and practice.

Explore <a href="/researchIP/">Research in Practice</a> resources that aim to support care leavers to thrive. #CareLeaversWeek #NCLW2024 ow.ly/3MGB50TXjym
ADRC NI (@adrc_ni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are excited to share a Young person's Data insight on childhood contact with social services and self-harm in young adulthood. Huge thanks to VOYPIC and members from the Data Research Advisory Group for co-producing this research! Check it out - bit.ly/4hihbbk

We are excited to share a Young person's Data insight on childhood contact with social services and self-harm in young adulthood.

Huge thanks to <a href="/VOYPIC/">VOYPIC</a>  and members from the Data Research Advisory Group for co-producing this research!

Check it out - bit.ly/4hihbbk
Dr Sarah McKenna (@sarah_mckenna63) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Important report launched today, reminding us that admin data research is crucial part of efforts to improve outcomes for care experienced children and young people

@SimonCommNI (@simoncommni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Homelessness in Northern Ireland is at crisis levels. 1 in every 32 people in NI is now officially homeless, marking a 136% increase over the last decade. These aren't just statistics, they're people, families, and children without a place to call home. We need urgent action.

Homelessness in Northern Ireland is at crisis levels. 1 in every 32 people in NI is now officially homeless, marking a 136% increase over the last decade.
 
These aren't just statistics, they're people, families, and children without a place to call home.
 
We need urgent action.
NI Audit Office (@niauditoffice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we published our report Homelessness in Northern Ireland. Watch our animation below, and read the full report on our website - niauditoffice.gov.uk/publications/h…

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

🧵REALLY important data & evidence on suicide in NI frm Dr Aideen Maguire & co @ADR_UK 🔽🔽🔽 3 messages for prevention policy: 1. Tackle (parental) mental illness (early intervention & treatment) 2. Crisis presentations (in ED & alternatives) 3. Support care experienced young people

🧵REALLY important data &amp; evidence on suicide in NI frm <a href="/Aideen_QUB/">Dr Aideen Maguire</a> &amp; co @ADR_UK 🔽🔽🔽

3 messages for prevention policy:

1. Tackle (parental) mental illness (early intervention &amp; treatment)
2. Crisis presentations (in ED &amp; alternatives)
3. Support care experienced young people
Queen's University Belfast 🎓 (@qubelfast) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are working on a groundbreaking digital intervention to transform support for people living with substance use and mental health challenges. The SUMIT project (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology), is supported by #PEACEPLUS, a programme

We are working on a groundbreaking digital intervention to transform support for people living with substance use and mental health challenges.

The SUMIT project (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology), is supported by #PEACEPLUS, a programme
YoungMinds (@youngmindsuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s time to have a national conversation about exams. Record numbers of young people are being referred for NHS support and more than 2 in 5 young people cite exams as one of the main negative impacts on their mental health. There is too much unnecessary pressure on young

ADR UK (@adr_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⏰Last chance to register for our online symposium tomorrow. We'll be discussing #CareExperienced children and young people. #SocialCare 🗓️Tuesday 17 June 11:00 - 12:30 eventbrite.com/e/adr-uk-resea… 🔦Learn more about our presenters adruk.cmail20.com/t/t-e-gyhuhdt-… ✨#Research

⏰Last chance to register for our online symposium tomorrow. We'll be discussing #CareExperienced children and young people. #SocialCare

🗓️Tuesday 17 June 11:00 - 12:30
eventbrite.com/e/adr-uk-resea…

🔦Learn more about our presenters adruk.cmail20.com/t/t-e-gyhuhdt-… ✨#Research
Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) (@profsiobhanon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Findings from today's Pharmaceutical Services for NI report 24/25. Approx 1 in 5 people had an anti-depressant prescription in the past year. 25.9% of females and 15.7% of males 39.6% of women aged 45-64yrs 27.3% in the most deprived vs 17.5% in the least deprived quintile

Findings from today's Pharmaceutical Services for NI report 24/25.

Approx 1 in 5 people had an anti-depressant prescription in the past year.

25.9% of females and 15.7% of males
39.6% of women aged 45-64yrs

27.3% in the most deprived vs 17.5% in the least deprived quintile