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“There is no equivalent of CRUK or BHF for mental health. But smaller charities do have calls from time to time so it’s a good idea to sign up to their newsletters, and follow them on Twitter”

“There is no equivalent of CRUK or BHF for mental health. But smaller charities do have calls from time to time so it’s a good idea to sign up to their newsletters, and follow them on Twitter”
December 9, 2021
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– Vanessa Pinfold, Chair of the Alliance of Mental Health Research Funders

“Find something that you are interested in or passionate about then apply grit, perseverance, and willingness to become an expert at it.”
“Addiction research is a vibrant field involving the NHS, 3rd Sector organisations, industry, charities, lived experience groups and government partners from across the UK to address the immense unmet need of improving treatment outcomes.”

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