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Funded by the British Psychological Society, this all-day seminar brings together leading researchers and individuals with lived experience to explore the intricate relationship between mental health and diabetes. Delve into the latest findings, gain insights from esteemed speakers, and contribute to the dialogue shaping the future of mental health care for individuals with diabetes.
We encourage attendance from researchers in mental health and diabetes, early career researchers, and members of the public with lived experience of diabetes.
Early career researchers can request help with travel costs.
Note: Limited spaces available - register early to guarantee your attendance. Photos will be taken on the day. A light lunch will be provided.
This event is made possible through the generous funding support of the British Psychological Society.
Programme
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Registration, Teas & Coffees
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Welcome & Introduction
Presenter: Professor Rona Moss-Morris, Head of the Department of Psychology and Professor of Psychology as Applied to Medicine, King's College London.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Poor Mental Health as a Risk Factor for Diabetes Onset
Presenter: Dr Lydia Poole, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Health Psychology, University of Surrey
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Early career researcher 3-minute flash talks
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Mental Health to Diabetes Pathogenesis: Direct & Indirect Mechanisms of Action
Presenter: Dr Ruth Hackett, Lecturer in Health Psychology, King’s College London
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Panel Debate: Psychological Care in Diabetes
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM | Mental Health and Diabetes Prognosis: Bidirectional Pathways
Presenters: Dr Rose Marie Satherley, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of Surrey
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Refreshments & Networking
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Psychological Interventions in Diabetes Care: Evidence of Best Practice
Presenter: Emma Jenkinson, PhD student in Health Psychology, King’s College London
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Final Comments & Prizes
At this event
Professor of Psychology as Applied to Medicine
Lecturer in Health Psychology
PhD Research Student
Event details
G4 New Hunt's HouseGuy’s Campus
Great Maze Pond, London SE1 1UL