Nora Skjerdingstad
@noraskjerdingstad.bsky.social
PhD(DPhil) student | University of Oxford | Department of Experimental Psychology | Social anxiety in CYP | Social media | Quant
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First DPhil paper just published in NMH! ✨
In this Perspective, we examine how social digital environments (e.g., social media) interact with key processes that maintain social anxiety (e.g., self-focused attention, social comparison). 📱🔄🫣
See summary below 🧵
In this Perspective, we examine how social digital environments (e.g., social media) interact with key processes that maintain social anxiety (e.g., self-focused attention, social comparison). 📱🔄🫣
See summary below 🧵
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
⚡ Out now:
Psychological and health sciences increasingly study how phenomena dynamically influence and reinforce one another over time: for example, to understand the mechanisms maintaining mental disorders.
Can we identify reliable clusters of these dynamics?
A thread 🧵
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Psychological and health sciences increasingly study how phenomena dynamically influence and reinforce one another over time: for example, to understand the mechanisms maintaining mental disorders.
Can we identify reliable clusters of these dynamics?
A thread 🧵
osf.io/preprints/ps...
October 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM
⚡ Out now:
Psychological and health sciences increasingly study how phenomena dynamically influence and reinforce one another over time: for example, to understand the mechanisms maintaining mental disorders.
Can we identify reliable clusters of these dynamics?
A thread 🧵
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Psychological and health sciences increasingly study how phenomena dynamically influence and reinforce one another over time: for example, to understand the mechanisms maintaining mental disorders.
Can we identify reliable clusters of these dynamics?
A thread 🧵
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
📜 Out in Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics
Most bereaved people adapt over time. Why do some stay stuck in grief?
We tested whether how loss is remembered shapes grief symptoms over the first 18 months of bereavement
w/Franziska Lechner-Meichsner, Anke Ehlers & Kirsten Smith
doi.org/10.1159/0005...
Most bereaved people adapt over time. Why do some stay stuck in grief?
We tested whether how loss is remembered shapes grief symptoms over the first 18 months of bereavement
w/Franziska Lechner-Meichsner, Anke Ehlers & Kirsten Smith
doi.org/10.1159/0005...
September 30, 2026 at 10:42 AM
📜 Out in Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics
Most bereaved people adapt over time. Why do some stay stuck in grief?
We tested whether how loss is remembered shapes grief symptoms over the first 18 months of bereavement
w/Franziska Lechner-Meichsner, Anke Ehlers & Kirsten Smith
doi.org/10.1159/0005...
Most bereaved people adapt over time. Why do some stay stuck in grief?
We tested whether how loss is remembered shapes grief symptoms over the first 18 months of bereavement
w/Franziska Lechner-Meichsner, Anke Ehlers & Kirsten Smith
doi.org/10.1159/0005...
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
Tired of the centrality debate?
Of seeing one application where centrality is influential & others where it's more arbitrary?
We have the article for you:
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Turns out centrality can indeed matter; but when it does depends on underlying network structure & mechanism of spread 🧵
Of seeing one application where centrality is influential & others where it's more arbitrary?
We have the article for you:
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Turns out centrality can indeed matter; but when it does depends on underlying network structure & mechanism of spread 🧵
September 24, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Tired of the centrality debate?
Of seeing one application where centrality is influential & others where it's more arbitrary?
We have the article for you:
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Turns out centrality can indeed matter; but when it does depends on underlying network structure & mechanism of spread 🧵
Of seeing one application where centrality is influential & others where it's more arbitrary?
We have the article for you:
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Turns out centrality can indeed matter; but when it does depends on underlying network structure & mechanism of spread 🧵
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
📜 Out in British Journal of Psychiatry
What if antipsychotic treatment works not only by reducing symptoms, but also by weakening how strongly symptoms drive one another?
w/McCutcheon, Kenny & Brand
We tested this using 8 randomized trials of paliperidone in 2508 adults
🧵
doi.org/10.1192/bjp....
What if antipsychotic treatment works not only by reducing symptoms, but also by weakening how strongly symptoms drive one another?
w/McCutcheon, Kenny & Brand
We tested this using 8 randomized trials of paliperidone in 2508 adults
🧵
doi.org/10.1192/bjp....
Dopamine antagonists and dynamic symptom networks in schizophrenia | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core
Dopamine antagonists and dynamic symptom networks in schizophrenia
doi.org
September 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
📜 Out in British Journal of Psychiatry
What if antipsychotic treatment works not only by reducing symptoms, but also by weakening how strongly symptoms drive one another?
w/McCutcheon, Kenny & Brand
We tested this using 8 randomized trials of paliperidone in 2508 adults
🧵
doi.org/10.1192/bjp....
What if antipsychotic treatment works not only by reducing symptoms, but also by weakening how strongly symptoms drive one another?
w/McCutcheon, Kenny & Brand
We tested this using 8 randomized trials of paliperidone in 2508 adults
🧵
doi.org/10.1192/bjp....
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
📜 Out now: ‘Towards a genetics of mental disorders as complex dynamical systems’
After 2 years of work with @michelnivard.bsky.social & @ludvigdb.bsky.social
We outline a roadmap to align behavioural genetics with novel dynamic theories of mental disorders
A thread 🧵
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
After 2 years of work with @michelnivard.bsky.social & @ludvigdb.bsky.social
We outline a roadmap to align behavioural genetics with novel dynamic theories of mental disorders
A thread 🧵
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
September 17, 2026 at 9:43 AM
📜 Out now: ‘Towards a genetics of mental disorders as complex dynamical systems’
After 2 years of work with @michelnivard.bsky.social & @ludvigdb.bsky.social
We outline a roadmap to align behavioural genetics with novel dynamic theories of mental disorders
A thread 🧵
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
After 2 years of work with @michelnivard.bsky.social & @ludvigdb.bsky.social
We outline a roadmap to align behavioural genetics with novel dynamic theories of mental disorders
A thread 🧵
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
What a week!
It's been an absolute joy and extremely rewarding to teach the first-ever Oxford Psychological Network School (#OxPNS2026) at Magdalen College (@magdalenoxford.bsky.social) University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk)!
It's been an absolute joy and extremely rewarding to teach the first-ever Oxford Psychological Network School (#OxPNS2026) at Magdalen College (@magdalenoxford.bsky.social) University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk)!
June 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
What a week!
It's been an absolute joy and extremely rewarding to teach the first-ever Oxford Psychological Network School (#OxPNS2026) at Magdalen College (@magdalenoxford.bsky.social) University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk)!
It's been an absolute joy and extremely rewarding to teach the first-ever Oxford Psychological Network School (#OxPNS2026) at Magdalen College (@magdalenoxford.bsky.social) University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk)!
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
One of the best parts of academia is mentoring students & witnessing their growth: intellectually, professionally & personally.
This privilege also makes the job bittersweet when students complete training.
It's been an absolute joy to supervise this wonderful group of students at Oxford EDGE Lab.
This privilege also makes the job bittersweet when students complete training.
It's been an absolute joy to supervise this wonderful group of students at Oxford EDGE Lab.
June 19, 2026 at 10:27 AM
One of the best parts of academia is mentoring students & witnessing their growth: intellectually, professionally & personally.
This privilege also makes the job bittersweet when students complete training.
It's been an absolute joy to supervise this wonderful group of students at Oxford EDGE Lab.
This privilege also makes the job bittersweet when students complete training.
It's been an absolute joy to supervise this wonderful group of students at Oxford EDGE Lab.
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
A book on Teaching Open Science by two absolute powerhouses of open science ✨
Huge congrats to @drcpennington.bsky.social and @maddipow.bsky.social 📚
Huge congrats to @drcpennington.bsky.social and @maddipow.bsky.social 📚
Available now: Teaching Open Science, edited by Charlotte R. Pennington (@drcpennington.bsky.social) and Madeleine Pownall (@maddipow.bsky.social)
Learn more: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
Read a free sample chapter: doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Learn more: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
Read a free sample chapter: doi.org/10.4337/9781...
June 19, 2026 at 10:29 AM
A book on Teaching Open Science by two absolute powerhouses of open science ✨
Huge congrats to @drcpennington.bsky.social and @maddipow.bsky.social 📚
Huge congrats to @drcpennington.bsky.social and @maddipow.bsky.social 📚
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
The UK government says under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.
@orbenamy.bsky.social from @mrccbu.bsky.social gives her reaction to today's announcement, and measures it against the evidence we already have about social media restrictions.
More expert reactions 👉 bit.ly/3Qq453H
@orbenamy.bsky.social from @mrccbu.bsky.social gives her reaction to today's announcement, and measures it against the evidence we already have about social media restrictions.
More expert reactions 👉 bit.ly/3Qq453H
June 15, 2026 at 12:46 PM
The UK government says under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.
@orbenamy.bsky.social from @mrccbu.bsky.social gives her reaction to today's announcement, and measures it against the evidence we already have about social media restrictions.
More expert reactions 👉 bit.ly/3Qq453H
@orbenamy.bsky.social from @mrccbu.bsky.social gives her reaction to today's announcement, and measures it against the evidence we already have about social media restrictions.
More expert reactions 👉 bit.ly/3Qq453H
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
Dr Eleanor Leigh discuss social anxiety disorder in children and young people on a new podcast for @rcpsych.bsky.social
The episode covers evidence based treatments and the role of technology in accessing them
Listen on:
SoundCloud bit.ly/4veupNy
Spotify bit.ly/4xvJVWQ
Apple bit.ly/4aQUREC
The episode covers evidence based treatments and the role of technology in accessing them
Listen on:
SoundCloud bit.ly/4veupNy
Spotify bit.ly/4xvJVWQ
Apple bit.ly/4aQUREC
June 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Dr Eleanor Leigh discuss social anxiety disorder in children and young people on a new podcast for @rcpsych.bsky.social
The episode covers evidence based treatments and the role of technology in accessing them
Listen on:
SoundCloud bit.ly/4veupNy
Spotify bit.ly/4xvJVWQ
Apple bit.ly/4aQUREC
The episode covers evidence based treatments and the role of technology in accessing them
Listen on:
SoundCloud bit.ly/4veupNy
Spotify bit.ly/4xvJVWQ
Apple bit.ly/4aQUREC
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
A very insightful talk by Vikram Patel on reimagining healthcare for 1.5 billion people last night, followed by a thoughtful conversation with Alan Stein on the challenges and implementation steps required to move toward universal health care coverage in India.
June 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM
A very insightful talk by Vikram Patel on reimagining healthcare for 1.5 billion people last night, followed by a thoughtful conversation with Alan Stein on the challenges and implementation steps required to move toward universal health care coverage in India.
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
OK, it's official. @omidvebrahimi.bsky.social is a future super duper star. Just killing it at APS in Barcelona.
May 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
OK, it's official. @omidvebrahimi.bsky.social is a future super duper star. Just killing it at APS in Barcelona.
#aps26bcn it was a pleasure to present my work on loneliness development across the lifespan and its implications for work-related outcomes using Norwegian register data + longitudinal survey data 📈
Thanks to all my collaborators at uni of Oslo @cktamnes.bsky.social and others :-)
Thanks to all my collaborators at uni of Oslo @cktamnes.bsky.social and others :-)
May 29, 2026 at 4:54 AM
#aps26bcn it was a pleasure to present my work on loneliness development across the lifespan and its implications for work-related outcomes using Norwegian register data + longitudinal survey data 📈
Thanks to all my collaborators at uni of Oslo @cktamnes.bsky.social and others :-)
Thanks to all my collaborators at uni of Oslo @cktamnes.bsky.social and others :-)
First DPhil paper just published in NMH! ✨
In this Perspective, we examine how social digital environments (e.g., social media) interact with key processes that maintain social anxiety (e.g., self-focused attention, social comparison). 📱🔄🫣
See summary below 🧵
In this Perspective, we examine how social digital environments (e.g., social media) interact with key processes that maintain social anxiety (e.g., self-focused attention, social comparison). 📱🔄🫣
See summary below 🧵
May 20, 2026 at 10:27 AM
First DPhil paper just published in NMH! ✨
In this Perspective, we examine how social digital environments (e.g., social media) interact with key processes that maintain social anxiety (e.g., self-focused attention, social comparison). 📱🔄🫣
See summary below 🧵
In this Perspective, we examine how social digital environments (e.g., social media) interact with key processes that maintain social anxiety (e.g., self-focused attention, social comparison). 📱🔄🫣
See summary below 🧵
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
🌟 NEW PRE-PRINT! 🌟
“It seems that everyone has got something”: A qualitative study of adolescents’ attitudes towards self-diagnosing with mental health problems
from me and @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/ps...
“It seems that everyone has got something”: A qualitative study of adolescents’ attitudes towards self-diagnosing with mental health problems
from me and @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/ps...
April 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
🌟 NEW PRE-PRINT! 🌟
“It seems that everyone has got something”: A qualitative study of adolescents’ attitudes towards self-diagnosing with mental health problems
from me and @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/ps...
“It seems that everyone has got something”: A qualitative study of adolescents’ attitudes towards self-diagnosing with mental health problems
from me and @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
One of the most challenging issues in studying mental health during COVID-19 was separating the impact of containment policies (lockdowns) from pandemic severity (societal infection rates), as both can contribute to mental distress.
In this extensive international effort, we aimed to address this 🧵
In this extensive international effort, we aimed to address this 🧵
April 15, 2026 at 1:06 PM
One of the most challenging issues in studying mental health during COVID-19 was separating the impact of containment policies (lockdowns) from pandemic severity (societal infection rates), as both can contribute to mental distress.
In this extensive international effort, we aimed to address this 🧵
In this extensive international effort, we aimed to address this 🧵
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
Our new article on socioeconomic disadvantage, mental distress & functional impairment is out #OpenAccess in American Psychologist.
Led by the brilliant @emkbridger.bsky.social, with J. Maltby, @eikofried.bsky.social, co-supervised by me & @ludvigdb.bsky.social.
🧵
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Led by the brilliant @emkbridger.bsky.social, with J. Maltby, @eikofried.bsky.social, co-supervised by me & @ludvigdb.bsky.social.
🧵
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
April 10, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Our new article on socioeconomic disadvantage, mental distress & functional impairment is out #OpenAccess in American Psychologist.
Led by the brilliant @emkbridger.bsky.social, with J. Maltby, @eikofried.bsky.social, co-supervised by me & @ludvigdb.bsky.social.
🧵
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Led by the brilliant @emkbridger.bsky.social, with J. Maltby, @eikofried.bsky.social, co-supervised by me & @ludvigdb.bsky.social.
🧵
psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
UKgov publishes new screen time guidance for under 5s
👨🍼 <2s: Avoid screens except shared activities
👶 2-5s: Try for less than 1hr a day
📱 Choose safe, slow-paced content
🧑🧒🧒 Lead by example
🛌 Have screen-free areas/times
Glad to have contributed. Parent guidance and research report linked below.
👨🍼 <2s: Avoid screens except shared activities
👶 2-5s: Try for less than 1hr a day
📱 Choose safe, slow-paced content
🧑🧒🧒 Lead by example
🛌 Have screen-free areas/times
Glad to have contributed. Parent guidance and research report linked below.
March 27, 2026 at 8:27 AM
UKgov publishes new screen time guidance for under 5s
👨🍼 <2s: Avoid screens except shared activities
👶 2-5s: Try for less than 1hr a day
📱 Choose safe, slow-paced content
🧑🧒🧒 Lead by example
🛌 Have screen-free areas/times
Glad to have contributed. Parent guidance and research report linked below.
👨🍼 <2s: Avoid screens except shared activities
👶 2-5s: Try for less than 1hr a day
📱 Choose safe, slow-paced content
🧑🧒🧒 Lead by example
🛌 Have screen-free areas/times
Glad to have contributed. Parent guidance and research report linked below.
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
A pleasure to host the Oxford-Modum Bad Clinical Research Symposium today, at @magdalenoxford.bsky.social, University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk).
First up: Keynote by Prof. David M. Clark showcasing the policy engagement roadmap to increase the accessibility of evidence-based treatments.
First up: Keynote by Prof. David M. Clark showcasing the policy engagement roadmap to increase the accessibility of evidence-based treatments.
March 19, 2026 at 11:20 AM
A pleasure to host the Oxford-Modum Bad Clinical Research Symposium today, at @magdalenoxford.bsky.social, University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk).
First up: Keynote by Prof. David M. Clark showcasing the policy engagement roadmap to increase the accessibility of evidence-based treatments.
First up: Keynote by Prof. David M. Clark showcasing the policy engagement roadmap to increase the accessibility of evidence-based treatments.
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
✨ Only a few spots left for the Oxford Psychological Networks Summer School (OxPNS)!
Held at the magical Magdalen College in Oxford, from June 22-26, 2026.
Sign up here: oxfordpns.com
Held at the magical Magdalen College in Oxford, from June 22-26, 2026.
Sign up here: oxfordpns.com
March 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
✨ Only a few spots left for the Oxford Psychological Networks Summer School (OxPNS)!
Held at the magical Magdalen College in Oxford, from June 22-26, 2026.
Sign up here: oxfordpns.com
Held at the magical Magdalen College in Oxford, from June 22-26, 2026.
Sign up here: oxfordpns.com
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re highlighting the importance of accessible, evidence-based support for autistic children 🔍
STAR-CAT is exploring whether an online, parent-led approach can improve outcomes for autistic children with anxiety problems 🖥️
Learn more ➡️ osiresearch.org.uk/star-cat/
STAR-CAT is exploring whether an online, parent-led approach can improve outcomes for autistic children with anxiety problems 🖥️
Learn more ➡️ osiresearch.org.uk/star-cat/
February 13, 2026 at 9:23 AM
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, we’re highlighting the importance of accessible, evidence-based support for autistic children 🔍
STAR-CAT is exploring whether an online, parent-led approach can improve outcomes for autistic children with anxiety problems 🖥️
Learn more ➡️ osiresearch.org.uk/star-cat/
STAR-CAT is exploring whether an online, parent-led approach can improve outcomes for autistic children with anxiety problems 🖥️
Learn more ➡️ osiresearch.org.uk/star-cat/
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
We're on a mission to learn more about excessive worry in young people, and how to help those who experience it. Could your school or youth organisation help? Register your interest here: tinyurl.com/2c4jm59p
February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
We're on a mission to learn more about excessive worry in young people, and how to help those who experience it. Could your school or youth organisation help? Register your interest here: tinyurl.com/2c4jm59p
An exciting opportunity to learn more about the theory and applications of network approaches in psychology and beyond!💫 with @omidvebrahimi.bsky.social
Thrilled to announce the Oxford Psychological Networks Summer School (OxPNS)!
This is the first-ever psychological network analysis workshop in the UK, to be held in magical Oxford from June 22-26, 2026.
To apply and for more information, please visit: oxfordpns.com
A brief thread 🧵
This is the first-ever psychological network analysis workshop in the UK, to be held in magical Oxford from June 22-26, 2026.
To apply and for more information, please visit: oxfordpns.com
A brief thread 🧵
February 2, 2026 at 3:24 PM
An exciting opportunity to learn more about the theory and applications of network approaches in psychology and beyond!💫 with @omidvebrahimi.bsky.social
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
Thrilled to announce the Oxford Psychological Networks Summer School (OxPNS)!
This is the first-ever psychological network analysis workshop in the UK, to be held in magical Oxford from June 22-26, 2026.
To apply and for more information, please visit: oxfordpns.com
A brief thread 🧵
This is the first-ever psychological network analysis workshop in the UK, to be held in magical Oxford from June 22-26, 2026.
To apply and for more information, please visit: oxfordpns.com
A brief thread 🧵
February 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Thrilled to announce the Oxford Psychological Networks Summer School (OxPNS)!
This is the first-ever psychological network analysis workshop in the UK, to be held in magical Oxford from June 22-26, 2026.
To apply and for more information, please visit: oxfordpns.com
A brief thread 🧵
This is the first-ever psychological network analysis workshop in the UK, to be held in magical Oxford from June 22-26, 2026.
To apply and for more information, please visit: oxfordpns.com
A brief thread 🧵
Reposted by Nora Skjerdingstad
🌟📝 Just out in World Psychiatry:
Our new piece demonstrates the added value of dynamic symptom networks for predicting treatment outcomes beyond baseline severity & common covariates, with an added explained variance of 9-22% at post-treatment & follow-up.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Our new piece demonstrates the added value of dynamic symptom networks for predicting treatment outcomes beyond baseline severity & common covariates, with an added explained variance of 9-22% at post-treatment & follow-up.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
January 15, 2026 at 11:36 AM
🌟📝 Just out in World Psychiatry:
Our new piece demonstrates the added value of dynamic symptom networks for predicting treatment outcomes beyond baseline severity & common covariates, with an added explained variance of 9-22% at post-treatment & follow-up.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Our new piece demonstrates the added value of dynamic symptom networks for predicting treatment outcomes beyond baseline severity & common covariates, with an added explained variance of 9-22% at post-treatment & follow-up.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...