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New Accessible Film Raises Awareness of Suicide and Self-harm in People with Learning Disabilities

A new accessible short film showcases scoping work led by Dr Magdalena Mikulak at Lancaster University, funded by the Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, exploring suicide and self-harm in people with learning disabilities.

Three Schools’ Mental Health Programme Research Leads to New Lived Experience Research Toolkit

Research funded through the Three Schools' Mental Health Programme has led to the launch of a new lived experience research toolkit for health and justice.

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New Policy Recommendations Call for Coordinated Approach to Supporting Young People at Risk of Suicide

Findings from the Three Schools’ ATTUNE study have informed new policy recommendations aimed at strengthening cross-sector collaboration and improving suicide prevention support for young people across the UK.

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Three Schools’ Mental Health Award Project Featured at House of Lords

An NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Award project exploring how to improve care and patient engagement for women in prison with severe mental illness was showcased at a House of Lords event in early June, bringing together policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals and prison sector leaders.

TUTOR-PHC 2026 Research Symposium | Out of the research silo, into a global primary care village

Dr Hassan Awan reflects on the in-person symposium of the 2026/2027 TUTOR-PHC cohort at Western University, London, Ontario.

From Research to Practice: Developing a Toolkit for Peer Support Workers

Drawing on doctoral research, Sophie Wilson explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing Peer Support Worker roles and introduces the PEERS in Practice toolkit to support organisations in embedding lived experience effectively.

Three Schools’ Seminar Recording | SPaCe Project Supporting Parents and Carers in England

The NIHR Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme recently hosted an online seminar sharing findings from the SPaCe Project which supports parents and carers in England

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