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📢Recruiting #autisticadults with #livedexperience of #selfharm and/or #selfinjury, who live in the UK📢 Complete an online survey to help develop a better self-harm assessment tool with and for autistic adults. For more info/ to take part: tinyurl.com/58xrseta (or scan QR)

The podcast episode on Consequences of Societal Exclusion: Mental Health and Autism in Series 1 of #NottsPsychPod has a short brief spotlighting the research with a call to action to promote meaningful change. Read: nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/36871471 Listen to ep: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notts…

On #SuicidePreventionDay, we spotlight #IPEAwards winner Sarah Cassidy and her research with Autistica showing up to 42% of those who die by suicide in the UK may be undiagnosed autistic. Her work influenced the UK Suicide Prevention Strategy to support this high-risk group.

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, a reminder that autistic people are more at risk of suicide & self harm than non-autistic people If this affects you or someone you care for, pls see Sarah Cassidy's Mental Health in Autism website for info & resources sites.google.com/view/mentalhea…

New paper! “Data Integrity Issues With Web-Based Studies: An Institutional Example of a Widespread Challenge” available free here: mental.jmir.org/2024/1/e58432/

My amazing PhD student Victoria Newell has developed a new #selfharm with and for #autistic adults. We need help from #autistic adults (diagnosed and self-identifying) to develop and refine this new tool! Further info on how to take part in the tweet below ...

Data integrity issue in online studies We report Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN experiences in participant misrepresentation across 8 case studies & discuss mitigations to consider in online research going forward. We hope to increase awareness of the issue, and support others. Full text ⬇️

My amazing PhD student Victoria Newell has developed a new #selfharm assessment tool with and for #autistic adults. We need #autistic adults (diagnosed and self-identifying) to help us develop and refine this new tool! Further info on how to take part in the tweet below ...

Autistic people face a higher suicide risk, yet the 2023-2028 #SuicidePrevention strategy lacks clear actionable steps. Watch the #AutisticaWebinar with Sarah Cassidy to learn about community priorities and how we can push for real change. youtube.com/watch?v=7Qt4CE…

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, we sat with Sarah Cassidy - Associate Professor Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN and one of our #IPEAward winners - to discuss her ground-breaking work on suicide prevention within the autistic community. Listen here: knowledgeengaged.buzzsprout.com/1870242/episod…

On my way to give a keynote at the Leo Kannerhuis 50th annual conference. Looking forward to some great talks and hopefully some snow in Arnhem 🤞☃️❄️🌨️

Very proud of the work we did, raising more awareness on the major issue with online participant misrepresentation and its impact on research and data The Lancet psychiatry Camilla Babbage Sarah Cassidy School of Psychology, University of Nottingham The Institute of Mental Health thelancet.com/journals/lanps…

There is still time to apply for a funded PhD studentship with us to help improve post-diagnostic support for late-diagnosed autistic adults in Nottingham(shire) - deadline 8th December. Come and join a great team! School of Psychology, University of Nottingham UfN Co(l)laboratory #UfNCollab Mental Health Autism

Only a few days remain until our #fullyfunded #PhD applications deadline. If you have not submitted your application yet, our PhD Researcher, Leanora🌹🌹🌹, has a message for you. Applications close on December 8, 2024. Apply now🔗: loom.ly/AGJBpc8 #PhDOpportunity

BREAKING: Autism flagged as key theme in Lampard Inquiry evidence requests CW: sensitive content, mental health, death We welcome news that the Lampard Inquiry is asking witnesses about autism and considering the adequacy of ... autismaction.org.uk/statement/auti… #autism #mentalhealth

On Monday 31 March, we’ll hear from two panels of witnesses on reducing health inequalities for autistic people. At 14:45, we’ll hear from: Dr Sarah Cassidy, Sarah Cassidy Tom Purser, Tom Purser Autism Action Professor Ailsa Russell, University of Bath 🧵[1/2]

Today our Sarah Cassidy will be giving evidence to the House of Lords inquiry into the autism act. Live stream and recording available below

To mark #WorldAutismAcceptanceDay on 2 April, we launch🚀our call for evidence on the Autism Act 2009 and the Government's Autism Strategy Department of Health and Social Care Department for Education. Share your views💬via the link here: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evide…. The closing date is at 5pm on 2 June 2025. 🧵[1]

I am pleased to announce that I passed my PhD viva yesterday with minor corrections!!! Huge thanks to my supervisors Sarah Cassidy & Richards Lab for their support over the years, and to my examiners Will Mandy & Brian O'Shea for a great experience. #PhDone 🥳🎓