Snow covered road with frost on trees.

A winter wonderland start in Oslo this morning

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BBC Radio 4 - The Reith Lectures - BBC Reith Lectures 2024 – Four Questions About Violence Forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead announced as BBC Radio 4’s Reith Lecturer for 2024.

I heard the second of this year's Reith Lectures on the subject of violence and crime this morning. Delivered by psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead - Four questions about violence. Excellent lectures; have a listen.

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Effect of Universal Credit on young children’s mental health: quasi-experimental evidence from Understanding Society Background Child mental health has become an increasingly important issue in the UK, especially in the context of significant welfare reforms. Universal Credit (UC) has introduced substantial changes ...

Intergenerational effect: Universal Credit has led to an increase in mental health problems among recipient children, especially those in larger families and those aged 8. Must assess the health impacts on particular demographics when implementing new welfare policies.

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Front cover of a Decca label violin concerto cover. Picture of Janine Jansen playing the violin

The violin concerto is underrated. The Janine Jansen recording is my favourite

@adamswersky.bsky.social

We can’t tackle the mental health crisis without reforming social security With an unprecedented number of people out of work due to poor mental health, the Labour Government is facing an uphill battle to boost growth and productivity. But the Government’s welfare s…

Good LSE blog by @emmatominey.bsky.social. Summary evidence that the welfare system is causing harm to the mental health of claimants it is designed to help. Reforms need to improve the mental health of those relying on the welfare system as a safety net.

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Yes, I think it is the most accessible. Evening listening rather than morning.

Appreciate you are not talking about specific works but John Adams’ Harmonielehre and Silvestrov 5 would be on my list.

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New housemate. Has moved in from an animal rescue centre. She is very timid but has found a safe space, albeit a bit of a snug fit.

Please could you add me.

Please could you add me

Please could you add me.

Please could you add me.

For those who are bored of political maps: Map of the USA in which states it is legal to own a Kangaroo

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The findings of the study also highlight the effectiveness of Individual Placement & Support #IPS across diverse populations.

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