Psychological aspects of obesity: updates on research and practice happening in Yorkshire
When: Wednesday, 2nd November 2022, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Type: Hybrid
Location: This is a hybrid event so people can register online or attend in-person. The in-person event will be held at the University of Sheffield, Arts Tower, Lecture Theatre 9 (AT LT09) for map see here.
This event brings together practitioners and researchers working on psychological aspects of obesity within Yorkshire. There will be insights from practice, as well as coverage of recent research findings on this important topic. Recommendations for practice and research priorities will be shared and there will be an opportunity to network at the post-event reception.
Time | Speaker |
|---|---|
| 13:00 - 13:25 | Registration and refreshments |
| 13:25 - 13:30 | Welcome |
| 13:30-13:55 | Speakers: Rachel Cipriani, Live Lighter, Sheffield Talk title: Psychological aspects of obesity within local weight management services. |
| 13:55 - 14:10 | Speaker: Dr Denisa Genes, University of Sheffield Talk title: The Weight Loss Maintenance Knowledge and Beliefs Scale: implications for research and practice. |
| 14:10 - 14:35 | Speaker: Dr Jordan Marwood, Leeds Beckett University Talk title: ‘Psychological support within behaviour changing (Tier 2) Weight Management Services: are we doing enough?’ |
| 14:35 - 14:50 | BREAK |
| 14:50 - 15:05 | Speaker: Dr Jordan Beaumont, Sheffield Hallam University Talk title: Using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to change eating behaviours. |
| 15:05 - 15:30 | Speaker: Kath Sharman, SHINE Health Academy Ltd Sheffield |
| 15:30 - 15:55 | Speaker: Dr Cristiana Duarte, York St John University Talk title: Body image shame and weight management: Assessment and intervention implications. |
| 16:00 | Close |