New: 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.

We 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/CZ2Q50ZHMjc

Read 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/L6s450ZG3kO

In 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 Network

One 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/

Alongside this work, Mind Your Feed has launched. This website was made with input from young people and features resources and content aimed at protecting digital wellbeing and understanding how algorithms shape your feed. www.mindyourfeed.co.uk

We’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

Great 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 #PeerResearch

Fantastic 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.

It 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, 12:10

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We'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, 14:45-15:45

We’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, 12:10

A 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.social

We’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: mcpin.org/about-mcpin/...

The 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/

We 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

As 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

The 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/

Now live: a report on how research into the subjective experiences of depression, anxiety and psychosis is conducted and valued globally within the mental health research field.  News piece: https://ow.ly/qVOR50YYSHC Report download: https://ow.ly/ZpOa50YYSHE

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health research is vital for shaping the future of mental health. Sign up to our Involvement Network to receive new opportunities to get involved or take part in research. https://ow.ly/hVWx50YXxmp #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

To understand sleep & mental health we need to hear from people who may find lab settings especially challenging and redesign the experience with them. Today's blog shares what a study on this found 👉 www.mcpin.org/redesigning-sleep-study/ @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social @emmacsullivan.bsky.social

Sign up to this free in person London event 14th May - CAMHRA Public Forum on lived experience in mental health research. McPin are excited to be attending and participating as part of wide range of lived experience voices. https://ow.ly/W0hO50YT85u #livedexperience

Social media has so many positives AND negatives for young people. In today's blog McPin YPAG member Usman shares their experiences & how it differs from what they see young people dealing with today. Hear their story - and find out how to have your say - here 👉mcpin.org/growing-up-online-usman/

With the London Marathon a few days away, our second fab runner, Leigh, shares why she runs & why she wanted to support mental health research 🏃‍♀️ It's also not too late to support Leigh & mental health research! Read her story & find out how here 👉 www.mcpin.org/london-marathon-2026-leighs-story/

Book now - Patient and Public Involvement Training with McPin The four online sessions will give you a strong grounding in PPI and is suitable for researchers in any field, PPI leads and facilitators. See flyer to learn more about the course and book using the link 👇 https://ow.ly/OvEV50YKmFF

We’re v excited to share that we have 2 incredible runners fundraising for us in the London Marathon 2026! In today’s Q&A our first runner, Alice, shares her story as well as running benefits & inspiration. Check it out and find out how to support her here 👉 www.mcpin.org/london-marathon-alice/

Be the first to hear about new and exciting involvement and participation opportunities in mental health research. Take a look at some of the research areas covered from our latest mailout. Sign up so you don’t miss the next one https://mcpin.org/get-involved/sign-up-to-our-networks

We’ve been supporting the lived experience involvement for an exciting new digital tool, to help young people with psychosis, which is now approved for use in clinical settings. Learn more about the research and the PsyMetRiC app in our news piece https://ow.ly/qu5n50YsNio

We’re celebrating the 4th anniversary launch of the Shared Commitment to Public Involvement in health and social care research. We’re working in partnership with other leading organisations on this important initiative; to help drive up standards in health and social care research. #SharedCommitment