Really pleased to announce that I am the new Research Officer for BDA Mental Health Specialist Group Looking forward to promoting dietetic research in mental health and learning disabilities!!

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The blatant and devastating link between poverty and poor mental health cannot be ignored. Taking action to reduce poverty would have a tangible impact on the mental health of the nation - we urge the Government to follow the evidence when considering reforms to social security.

Fantastic blog about the food insecurity and severe mental illness research led by myself and Professor Emma L Giles ⬇️⬇️

Very proud of my hubby and his colleagues tonight for getting highly commended in the #MHawards2024 👏👏

Please read Innovation issue 52, featuring the outcome of ‘Food Insecurity in Adults with Severe Mental Illness (SMI)’ recently presented at #LYPFTResearch24 by Jo-Anne Smith and Professor Emma L Giles

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This is appalling 💔

'You get to meet like minded people that understand your aversion to cooking. I was inspired to get back into the kitchen, which helped my mental health as I was cooking for myself, rather than getting takeaways.'

Free School Meals 🍽️ Sir Michael Marmot Michael Fakhri United Nations World Food Programme The Food Foundation Canterbury FoodBank The Food Programme

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On Tuesday I got to support the very excellent The Bread and Butter Thing on t@BBCTheOneShow. Getting healthy food into communities that struggle with #foodsecurity in ways that are not stigmatising is so important. Prevention rather than saving people after the fact.

Presenting the wide ranging work around #foodinsecurity & #severementaillness funded by NIHR Research

My colleagues Ashley Blacklock & Jo-Anne Smith are presenting on the wider team about this important work.

A really powerful paper from our food insecurity and severe mental illness study Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trustresearch Equally Well UK Andy Bell

Really interesting and important research by Jo-Anne Smith and others
50% of adults with #SevereMentalIllness in Northern England were experiencing #FoodInsecurity ⁦
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Last few days to respond to our survey of experiences of registering to vote or voting among people living with mental health difficulties. All responses will help us understand any barriers and how to overcome them

Very proud of our awesome team, especially the amazing Dr Narut Pakunwanich who is an absolute superstar! 🌟🌟

Bumper week, check out new papers with the fab Dr Caroline Dodd-Reynolds, Hannah Fairbrother, Naomi Griffin, Jo-Anne Smith, Professor Emma L Giles & others:

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Another being proofed & on its way with the lovely Dr Lindsay Dewa (she/her) 🤎, Dr Ola Demkowicz, Dr Emma Ashworth (she/her) & others!