In the news...
for December 2024
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from the Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham
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Welcome to our final newsletter for 2024.
Thank you for supporting another year of discoveries, sharing new knowledge from teams across the Institute and continuing to build on our understanding of mental health diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and care.
We end this year with the fantastic achievements of our ORBIT and Neupulse colleagues, as they are recommended in new NICE guidelines. We also say goodbye to our University of Nottingham colleague Professor Kevin Browne who is retiring this month – join us for his farewell lecture this Friday at the Institute of Mental Health.
Seasons greetings to you all and we look forward to sharing our news and events with you throughout 2025.
Professor Martin Orrell
Director, Institute of Mental Health
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'National Institute for Health and Care Evidence (NICE) guidelines were published last month recommending two digital therapies to reduce the severity of tics in people with tic disorders and Tourette's syndrome'
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Two technologies that have evolved from research by University of Nottingham experts to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette’s, are closer to patient use after being recommended in draft guidance by NICE.
The two technologies, ORBIT and Neupulse, are being developed utilising research and clinical trial results from University of Nottingham scientists, to develop innovative products that are non-invasive and effective in treating the symptoms of Tourette’s. This is the first time a NICE committee has recommended digital therapies for these conditions.
Professor Stephen Jackson from the School of Psychology who led research for Neupulse said: “This NICE recommendation is a significant step forwards in getting the Neupulse wrist device closer to patient use. Our trials of the prototype device showed that people who received active stimulation saw a reduction in tic frequency of more than 25% while they received stimulation. The results showed the positive impact the device could have on people with Tourette’s, providing them with control over their tics could be life-changing.”
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The Institute's Director, Professor Martin Orrell, has been appointed as the new overall Sub-committee Chair of the NIHR Senior Investigator Funding Committee, alongside Professor Catherine Pope as the Chair
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Congratulations to Professor Martin Orrell, who has been appointed as Sub-committee Chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator Funding Committee. The role will support the NIHR Academy’s effort to improve the application process for the Senior Investigator Programme so it appeals to a broader spectrum of health and care professionals.
Professor Orrell said: “I am delighted to be appointed to this role and very much look forward to working with the excellent team to further the vital work of the NIHR.”
Read the full press release on the NIHR LinkedIn channel.
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New post on the Dementia Day-to-Day blog: 'Crossing the tracks: a professional and personal journey'
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Written by Professor Tom Dening, the former Director for the Centre for Dementia.
Read the new post on the Institute website here.
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New paper by Dr Charlotte Hall 'Healthcare utilisation and costs associated with poor access to diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with tic disorders'
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This study examined the economic impact on services arising from a lack of access to appropriate healthcare services for young people with tic disorders, alongside the impact on school attendance.
The paper was published in the BMJ Mental Health last month.
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The Outstanding Service Contribution and Recognition Scheme (OSCARS) Nominations for 2024/25 Are Now Open!
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This is your chance to highlight the exceptional work of Nottinghamshire healthcare workers, volunteers, and Bank workers who go above and beyond to make a difference.
Don’t miss out – nominations close on Monday 10 March 2025.
Fill out this short form with your nomination.
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PROSPER (Psychological therapy Readiness and resourcing in Oncology – Support to Promote an Enhanced Response) has started recruiting participants.
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The study is led by Dr Sam Malins, funded by East Midlands Cancer Alliance and NIHR ARC East Midlands and supported by the research team at the University of Nottingham and University of Lincoln. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Therapy Preparation Intervention – a one-time clinician-led session followed by automated smart messaging – for adult patients in cancer care awaiting psychological therapy for moderate-to-severe depression. The researchers are particularly interested to see how it affects patients’ depressive symptoms, quality of life, and therapy dropout rates.
To find out more visit the NIHR trial page, or reach out to study researchers prosper@nottingham.ac.uk if you would like to get involved.
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Being Seen by Andy Farr
Monday 18th November 2024 - Friday 17th January 2025
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Our latest art exhibition showcases Andy Farr's latest project, Being Seen, a poignant collection of paintings based on dialogues with individuals who have faced trauma. Each piece reflects their stories of recovery, as Andy translates their emotions into visual form. Through this body of work, he continues his mission of using art to heal and to make the unseen, seen.
The exhibition is available to view Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm (closed from 20 Dec - 2nd Jan).
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Farewell Lecture from Professor Kevin Browne
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📅 Friday 6th December, 12:30 - 14:00
📍 Institute of Mental Health, NG7 2TU🎟️ Free to attend, but please register your place
📥 More information on the Institute website
Professor Kevin Browne, Chair of Forensic Psychology and Child Health, as well as Director of the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology at the University of Nottingham’s School of Medicine is retiring in December, and will be delivering a farewell lecture about his 'international career promoting attachment theory and the prevention of violence'.
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Hopeful Monsters: the Queer Undecidability of David Bowie
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📅 Tuesday 10th December, 18:00 - 19:00
📍 Room LG140, Hallward Library, University of Nottingham🎟️ Free, but place must be reserved
📥 More information can be found online here
The lecture will be about three things: monsters, hope and David Bowie, and promises to be an audio-visual feast, accompanied by Bowie text, images, and music from his back catalogue. It will be approximately 45 minutes duration and will be followed by a Q&A with speaker Professor Alex Sharpe.
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Centre for Dementia seminar: Online peer support for individuals affected by dementia
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📅 Wednesday 11th December, 11:30 - 12:30
📍 Online via MS Teams🎟️ Free to attend
📥 More information on the Institute website
This seminar will present two related studies.
The first will report on the findings of a thematic analysis of a sub-forum within the DSF, outlining the content of messages exchanged between forum members. In the second, the strategies used by forum members to solicit social support will be described alongside analysis of multiple indicators of ‘success’ (i.e. did users get the support they were looking for).
If you would like to be added the invite list, please contact Nichole Veloso
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7th international Refocus on Recovery conference
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📅 4th and 5th September 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza Nottingham🎟️ Two days in person: £300
Concession: £150
Online: £60
📥 More information on the Institute website
The conference will be organised around three themes, developed with the event partners:
Theme 1 – The role of lived experience in embedding and supporting recovery
Theme 2 – New perspectives around mental health and recovery
Theme 3 – Extending recovery beyond mental health
Abstracts can now be submitted online for the 2025 conference.
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