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I’m a doctor who cofounded a free app. We use AI to help people quit drinking. We’re funded by InnovateUK & supported by Oxford University NHS foundation trust. In our pilot study, 90% of users reduced or quit altogether. Help us spread the word. #journorequest #dryjanuary #pr
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New figures have exposed a worrying rise in people taking the illegal drug Ketamine.
It's a powerful horse tranquilliser and anaesthetic, and experts say it's the UK's fastest growing addiction.
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Digital Psychiatry SIG Conference | Clinicians in the Digital Space
19 Nov
Fantastic speakers including@fromDrDavid @rina_dutta @shocka_artist @DrBenUnderwood1 @PaulPcf22 @DoSho #JonTurvey
+ Pecha Kucha! rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere…
Do @Uber and competitors communicate with each other to make sure their drivers are have safe limits on their working hours? I’m on the motorway with a very sleepy driver whom I’ve suggested pulls over for a rest.
This is great to hear!
🎉 The 2023 annual @rcpsych awards are out and we are delighted to say there is a new category ➡️ #digital #mentalhealth team of the year🎉
@Asifmbachlani @DrRomyGad @subodhdave1 @DrAdrianJames @TrudiSene1 @Derektracy1 @DrJonGoldin @QaziAfifa @aaraoof
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🎉 The 2023 annual @rcpsych awards are out and we are delighted to say there is a new category ➡️ #digital #mentalhealth team of the year🎉
@Asifmbachlani @DrRomyGad @subodhdave1 @DrAdrianJames @TrudiSene1 @Derektracy1 @DrJonGoldin @QaziAfifa @aaraoof
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Another piece I contributed to, on the rising trend of steroid addiction in young men. Thanks to @georgehancorn for producing the story.
UK 'sleepwalking' into addiction crisis as experts claim half a million young men hooked on steroids | @georgehancorn
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In this insightful article, @myGwork's co-founder @Adrien Gaubert shares how and why employers can and should encourage mindful drinking all year-round, along with some great tips and apps from Jitai's Dr. @fromDrDavid, @AlcoholChangeUK
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Shell just recorded £32 billion in profit.
3,000 people in the UK die every year because they can't afford to heat their homes.
There’s nothing pragmatic about letting greed run rampant while the poorest freeze to death.
Energy is a public good. It should be in public hands.
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Thank you to @ImStanley and @mailplus @MailOnline for name checking us and inviting our co-founder @fromDrDavid who is specialist in addiction, to contribute to this fascinating article 🙏🏻
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Very proud to have contributed to this. Thank you @gaytimes for helping share the word about @JitaiHealth , supporting access to alcohol reduction/cessation strategies in diverse communities.
"If something doesn’t seem right, don’t just leave it and hope it gets better by itself."
We sat down with LGBTQ+ psychiatrist Dr David McLaughlan to ask some of the most common questions LGBTQ+ people have surrounding their mental health 🧠
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A very worthy judge!
Practice Director at @Brands2Life, @EthanLDN is joining our #PRWBPTW 2023 judges panel.
Ethan founded ‘FreedomToDonate’ and 'InterComms', supporting and advising organisations on engagement & inclusion policies for LGBTQ+ employees.
Submit entries via 👉 buff.ly/2PLCcl3
Thank you to @CityAM and @Adamzx for featuring @JitaiHealth in your story Dry January – or maybe just damp? 5 ways to drink less this January cityam.com/5-ways-to-drink-l…
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Many thanks to @CityAM for including us in your thought provoking piece about #dryjanuary.
How do we engage those opposed to abstinence without undermining the benefits and value of Dry January?
It’s a nuanced conversation on harm reduction which we were humbled to join.
As less people search Google for 'Dry January', @Adamzx investigates the cultural, technological and digital culture shifts towards moderate drinking cityam.com/already-failing-d… #DryJanuary
Thanks @TrinityPR 😊
“For those taking on the alcohol-free challenge in January, every day is a new milestone”. Positive advice and achievable goals explored here👇 @PrioryGroup & @fromDrDavid #dryjanuary #change #milestones hippocraticpost.com/lifestyl…
Thank you Ethan. You’ve already done so much for public health, equality and health reform, so this means a lot, coming from you.
@fromDrDavid is doing some amazing work with this try.jitaihealth.com/dryjan/?… 💙
Coming very soon!
Are you thinking of participating in Dry January? You’ll want to get ready to download this useful tool.
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Congratulations to Raheem Chaudhry, medical student @KingsCollegeLon for winning the @PechaKucha competition! 👏Well done to Olufemi Talabi, Ritu Mitra, Amit Chougule & Joseph Kendall for presenting all so well! 👏 #ChoosePsychiatry #RCPsychDig22 @rcpsych

















