We aim to improve #MentalHealth by championing expertise by experience involvement in all stages of research. RT ≠ endorsement. #MentalHealthResearchMatters Visit our LinkTree to access our website, other socials, news and more. https://linktr.ee/mcpin_fohttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mwdkgss6w72pOur Public Involvement in Research Coordinator Gillian will be at the NIHR School for Public Health Research webinar doing a creative workshop on how the 12 principles of the Charter for Public Involvement & Engagement have been brought to life. Sign up here to join in! 👉 https://ow.ly/TKPy50ZRmvZ25 Sep 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdkgss6w72phttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mwawb2tmr226How can we validate young people’s mental health experiences meaningfully? Validation can make or break trust in a clinical setting, but it's surprisingly easy to get wrong. In today's blog @rachelred94.bsky.social shares some advice on what to do (and what not to!) 👉 https://mcpin.org/how-to-validate/24 Sep 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwawb2tmr226https://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mw6ze7f2zk2gCollaboration, autonomy, mutual respect: what does agency look like for young people accessing mental health services? Find out in our new videos for the Agency project with @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social 👉 mcpin.org/agency-videos/23 Sep 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6ze7f2zk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mw3vhcdvck23It's not just screen time that needs regulating for youth mh but algorithms too. A new policy briefing from the Impact of Social Media Algorithms project shares 5 recommendations for supporting young people’s wellbeing online. Find out more 👉 https://mcpin.org/algorithms-recommendations/ @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social22 Sep 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw3vhcdvck23https://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mvzrqpoevs2uHear soundbites from Research and Involvement Manager Hannah as she shares her journey from academia to the charity sector and discusses why success can come in unexpected forms. Listen to part 2 and 3 in the thread and read Hannah's full blog here https://mcpin.org/look-mum-i-made-it/ #Research #Careers21 Sep 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzrqpoevs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mvrpi6et3k2qThis youth mental health day, one way to help build future you is by getting involved in research as a young person. Develop skills & confidence & work alongside peers w lived experience. Hear more about youth involvement work & paths into research from our @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social team here! 👇18 Sep 2026 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvrpi6et3k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mvmwlodau22bWho's at the EPA Section of Epidemiology & Social Psychiatry Congress in Brescia this week? We're presenting on 'Bridging Divides: Working with Young People to Coproduce a Better Understanding of Gender Inequalities in Youth Mental Health in UK & Japan'. Come say hi! 👋 @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social16 Sep 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmwlodau22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mvmrv3f55k2cWhat is peer research? At McPin it's key to our work - but can be complex & hard to define. So, whether you're new to peer research, or wanting to go deeper into what it is, why we use it & why it’s so valuable, today's blog is a great place to start! Check it out here 👉 mcpin.org/peer-research/16 Sep 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmrv3f55k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mv5ywjx63p2uNew Blog: How creative communications helped give the Charter – 12 principles for Public Involvement and Engagement, a life beyond the page. Hear from the McPin team about what they learnt whilst creating an interactive learning tool. https://ow.ly/f9GC50ZLwwV10 Sep 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5ywjx63p2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mv3tepve4s2eOur new paper explores how research into subjective experiences of depression, anxiety & psychosis is conducted & valued within mental health research. Hear about challenges to conducting this kind of work, with a 2nd paper on facilitators coming soon 👉 www.mcpin.org/sunrise-talking-point/09 Sep 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3tepve4s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3muwp7lemu727Our preview showcases the freely available online training workshop where you will learn about the Charter, best practice for fully embedding PI&E into research, and the Spin the Charter tool. Take part in the training and learn more about the Charter principles here 👇 https://ow.ly/LbKi50ZKnvi07 Sep 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwp7lemu727https://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mujrsxqoiq2jNew: Spin the Charter Online Workshop Take a look at a new online training workshop for those looking to embed or understand public involvement and engagement (PI&E) in research. https://ow.ly/QSFE50ZIaVS Presented and co-designed by the McPin Foundation in partnership with the NIHR SPHR.02 Sep 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujrsxqoiq2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3muhu7szyme2sWe are looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead our communications function at an exciting point in our growth. This strategic, hands-on role suits someone with excellent communications skills and strategic leadership and communications experience. Apply: https://ow.ly/CZ2Q50ZHMjc01 Sep 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhu7szyme2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mu2vpfp6ai2xRead our latest blog - "Look Mum, I made it": Redefining success beyond academia. Research and Involvement Manager Hannah shares her journey from academia to the charity sector, and why success can come in unexpected forms. https://ow.ly/L6s450ZG3kO27 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2vpfp6ai2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3msuy4pop5m25In our new blog series, we validating young people's mental health experiences. Our first blog focuses on what validation is, why it is important, and introduces the Agency projects. https://ow.ly/Twla50ZyRSU #Agency #Validation McPin Young People's Network12 Aug 2026 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuy4pop5m25https://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3msfqjreqos2iOne question that comes up a lot for researchers working with young people is: 'How do you find young people who don’t already have an interest in mental health research?' In today's blog Eva shares what she's learnt from her work. Read it here 👉 www.mcpin.org/school-outreach-youth-engagement/06 Aug 2026 09:36 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfqjreqos2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mrn56udxsw2wWe’re excited to be a part of the new paper: ‘Adolescents' Experiences of Social Media Content Types and Wellbeing’. looking at exploring young people's experiences of social media content recommended to them by algorithms and what this means for wellbeing. Paper: https://ow.ly/wTTL50Zt8rF 27 Jul 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn56udxsw2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mr37jin7tc2xGreat to see this report out from colleagues at University of Nottingham and with Habitus Collective UK exploring the experiences of 53 peer researchers around the world. The report includes ‘A Peer Researcher Reflection’ from Raj Hazzard. Read the report 👉 - tinyurl.com/2x737eyj #PeerResearch20 Jul 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr37jin7tc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mox56duqec2hFantastic for our poster to come joint second at #ENMESH2026.  Angela gave her poster presentation speed talk exploring the social models of disability. The poster is based on her yearlong fellowship project funded by the NIHR ARC North Thames as part of the mental health for all programmes.23 Jun 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mox56duqec2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3monqpdh5i22aIt was great to be part of two great symposiums today There's more: Angela will be presenting ‘Increasing Empowerment Through Exploring Disability Rights Theory’. Poster Walk: From Rights to Recovery: Understanding Stigma, Relapse, and Support in Mental Health. Sat 20th, Poster Screen #1, 12:1019 Jun 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3monqpdh5i22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mol4ajjorc2tWe're at ENMESH 2026, with our first presentations/symposiums kicking off Friday. It would be great to have you come along. See programme details: lnkd.in/dZwnYUEr Friday presentations 1st Symposium Saturn Hall #1, 10:30-11:15 2nd Symposium Saturn Hall #2, 14:45-15:4518 Jun 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol4ajjorc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3moirvfkk5c2sWe’re at #ENMESH2026 presenting at: Creating a Healthy and Equitable Environment for Lived Experience Researchers Fri 19th, Saturn Hall #1, 10:30 Peer Led Contributions to Innovations in Mental Health Service Evaluations 19th, Saturn Hall #2, 14:45 Poster Walk 20th, Poster Screen #1, 12:1017 Jun 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3moirvfkk5c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3modigx7gzs2nA first-of-its-kind tool asking young people about their preferences in therapy is now live! U-PIC aims to help improve outcomes and reduce dropout for young people by aligning their preferences & therapy. Find out more & give it a try here 👉 www.mcpin.org/upic-launch/ @mcpinypnetwork.bsky.social15 Jun 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3modigx7gzs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3modhlctldc25We’re hiring a new Head of Research and Involvement. Our new Head of Research and Involvement will play an important role in leading our growing research and involvement team. Applications now open. Closing: 2nd July. Find out more information and apply here: https://mcpin.org/about-mcpin/job-vacancies/15 Jun 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3modhlctldc25https://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mm4peppsck2nThe government is asking people to share their thoughts on social media & mental health 🗣️ Our YPAG member Lexie shares her experiences in today's blog, including the need for nuance & why a blanket ban probably isn’t the solution. Read it here 👉 www.mcpin.org/growing-up-online-lexie/18 May 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4peppsck2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mlv2v6oz2v2qWe are accepting applications to help support the development of an artificial intelligence chatbot as part of the CIRCuiTS programme. We are looking for involvement from those who have lived experience of schizophrenia spectrum or bipolar with a diagnosis. Apply 27th May https://ow.ly/Eko250Z05uu 15 May 2026 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlv2v6oz2v2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mlt2x7abvb2zAs part of Mental Health Awareness week, we are promoting ways to take action. Listen to the ‘Researchers in the making’ podcast. Hear from McPin’s Gillian Samuel, Senior public involvement research coordinator on her role in the NIHR SPHR public mental health programme. https://ow.ly/k4BM50YZyyk 14 May 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt2x7abvb2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mcpinfoundation.bsky.social/post/3mlqnqshgus2kThe International Alliance of Mental Health Research Funders has released a new report analysing the global state of mental health research funding. In today's blog we share our thoughts on their findings, and what we’d like to see in future analysis. Read it here 👉 www.mcpin.org/funding-report/13 May 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:6ttdprw2du7ysnqupxbwfe2k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqnqshgus2k