Lived Experience Professional in Mental Health π #eatingdisorders / #PMDD / #mentalhealth / #menopause π§ RCPsych Patient Rep (All views my own)
East Midlands, England
Joined August 2018
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Nerves have kicked in, here at the @rcpsychGAP conference and all ready to talk about making menstruation and menopause matter in mental health (views are my own, not representing my employer or any other organizations) #pmdd #mentalhealth #lxp #menopause
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Today we are publishing our first ever position statement on menopause and mental health. A lack of understanding means too many women are missing out on vital support when they need it most. #MenopauseAndMentalHealth
rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featuβ¦
When these are the stats it's hard not to consider and raise awareness of PMDD within psychiatry #pmdd #mentalhealth #womenshealth
Feeling very emotional and inspired hearing about all of the work colleagues working in explicit lived experience roles across @mpftnhs have achieved in the last 12 months. @melballl @MpftSpecialist @reccollegempft @mpftinvolve @NeilCarrMPFT #peersupport #livedexperience #copro
Looking forward to @mpftnhs in person lived experience and co-production away today. Great to be able to meet so many of the workforce face to face π #lxp #psw #peerworking #coproduction @melanieanneball
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ποΈ Join Emily Elson at our #PMDD webinar on 29 Jan as she shares her journey with PMDD.
Emily will cover:
π¬ PMDD diagnosis challenges
π§ Management in mental health
π Biological, psychological & social impacts
π bit.ly/4hcKxYB
@PeriodsPower
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A reminder EUPD is NOT the new name for BPD.
It is the old name for BPD.
EUPD no longer exists in ICD-11, the latest revision of the diagnostic bible we use in the U.K. and half the world.
BPD is no longer a diagnoses either but is a TRAIT QUALIFIER that gets added to PD 1/2
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Men, we need your help to help other men!
(Link is in the bio)
We want to hear menβs ideas of how eating/exercise/body image healthcare resources can be engaging for men. Your ideas will support the next phase: a co-design of guidelines to inform future resource development.
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Join us for our first event of 2025!
This session will explore Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, from both the Psychiatrist's perspective and lived experience.
We will be joined by Dr Sophie Behrman and @PeriodsPower.
Don't miss out and book nowβ‘οΈbit.ly/4hcKxYB
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Check out our new publication, "The Sensory Landscape and Embodied Experiences in Anorexia Nervosa Treatment," in the Journal of Clinical Medicine!
Emily Grace retweeted
π¨A recent systematic review investigated bone fracture history in women with first episode or persistent anorexia nervosa (AN)
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3957β¦
#anorexianervosa #eatingdisorders #systematicreview
Fabulous day at the @BPSOfficial Peer support in Eating Disorders conference today. Great to be in person & to hear all the work going on across the UK. Also wonderful hear about @jessthegriff work on peer support and resources that will soon be available on the FREED website.
Emily Grace retweeted
The hardest work l've ever done wasn't paid.
It was staying alive when I was at my lowest.
It was caring for someone I loved.
It was surviving when survival felt impossible.
Work takes many forms.
#DWP #Benefits #InvisibleWork #Work
Looking forward to the @BPSOfficial conference kicking off soon exploring peer support in eating disorder services #peersupport #eatingdisorders #edrecovery #recoveryfocus
Wow what a huge shock and honor! Massive thanks to everyone who believed in me + held on to hope even during times when I couldnβt see a future for myself. Special thanks to @RanoBhadoria for the nomination + @sophiebehrman for being a great co-production partner!
#AndTheWinnerIs... @PeriodsPower (Emily Elson) from @MPFTnhs!
The judges noted that βEmily is a passionate advocate for education on Eating Disorders and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Inspired by personal experiences, she shares her story widely to raise awareness. Committed to co-production and equal power sharing, Emily has collaborated on many projects and notably co-produced the PMDD e-learning module for RCPsych.β
#RCPsychAwards
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The NHS has published national guidance to help make more workplaces menopause friendly.
Find out how you can understand more about the menopause and how to support colleagues experiencing menopause symptoms at work β‘οΈ england.nhs.uk/publication/sβ¦
#WorldMenopauseDay
I am presenting as a patient rep at the @rcpsychEDFac Special Interest Day on Thursday. The topic is transitions in care. I will be talking about my personal experiences but I would be keen to include quotes from others. Please DM me if you would be happy to share #eatingdisorder
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πΈ Do you take HRT? πΈ
π¬ Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments below. Remember, your story could inspire someone else! π
#MenoHealth #menopause #MenopauseTalk #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalWellbeing #MenopauseJourney #MenoWarrior π #HRT
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A lowkey surprising symptom of perimenopause/ #menopause that we forgot to tell you is Driving ππ Anxiety.
Itβs not in your head. Itβs real.
A lack or fluctuations of hormones can have an impact on your brainβs executive functioning, including spacial awareness