Helen West RD
@helenlouwest.bsky.social
Eating Disorders Dietitian | THIS Institute Doctoral Research Fellow at King’s College London |
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Exploring the impact of reducing NGT feeding under restraint and co-designing meal support
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I was so delighted to share more about my doctoral research project last week at #ThisSpace2024.
If you missed it and want to catch up, you can watch it back on YouTube here:
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If you missed it and want to catch up, you can watch it back on YouTube here:
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I am very excited to share my new publication with @swanresearch.bsky.social on quality of life in #AnorexiaNervosa (AN). We examined health-related quality of life in women with current AN, women who were weight-restored (but not fully recovered), and healthy controls
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July 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I am very excited to share my new publication with @swanresearch.bsky.social on quality of life in #AnorexiaNervosa (AN). We examined health-related quality of life in women with current AN, women who were weight-restored (but not fully recovered), and healthy controls
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We started working on this in 2021 and there is *finally* a physical copy of the book in my hand. It feels great that other people can now read all the great work that's in this collection.
It is available as a free e-book and in paperback:
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
It is available as a free e-book and in paperback:
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
June 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We started working on this in 2021 and there is *finally* a physical copy of the book in my hand. It feels great that other people can now read all the great work that's in this collection.
It is available as a free e-book and in paperback:
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
It is available as a free e-book and in paperback:
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
Excited to read this!
Congratulations to @oliwilliams.bsky.social and colleagues for the publication of their new book: Recalibrating Stigma.
May be of interest to colleagues working in eating disorders and mental health more broadly.
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
Congratulations to @oliwilliams.bsky.social and colleagues for the publication of their new book: Recalibrating Stigma.
May be of interest to colleagues working in eating disorders and mental health more broadly.
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
Recalibrating Stigma
Recalibrating Stigma - Sociologies of Health and Illness; Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Featuring original analyses from emerging leaders in medical sociology, this book r...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Excited to read this!
Congratulations to @oliwilliams.bsky.social and colleagues for the publication of their new book: Recalibrating Stigma.
May be of interest to colleagues working in eating disorders and mental health more broadly.
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
Congratulations to @oliwilliams.bsky.social and colleagues for the publication of their new book: Recalibrating Stigma.
May be of interest to colleagues working in eating disorders and mental health more broadly.
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
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I’m in the Guardian today, arguing that we should stop them all-class mental health lessons in schools
I've thought very carefully about ‘going public’ with this, because it's a sensitive argument to make, especially in the face of so many young people struggling.
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tinyurl.com/vun92cz7
I've thought very carefully about ‘going public’ with this, because it's a sensitive argument to make, especially in the face of so many young people struggling.
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tinyurl.com/vun92cz7
Mental-health lessons in schools sound like a great idea. The trouble is, they don’t work | Lucy Foulkes
All-class therapy sessions don’t help, and may even make matters worse. The evidence shows we need different solutions, says Dr Lucy Foulkes, an academic psychologist at Oxford University
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I’m in the Guardian today, arguing that we should stop them all-class mental health lessons in schools
I've thought very carefully about ‘going public’ with this, because it's a sensitive argument to make, especially in the face of so many young people struggling.
(cont 🧵)
tinyurl.com/vun92cz7
I've thought very carefully about ‘going public’ with this, because it's a sensitive argument to make, especially in the face of so many young people struggling.
(cont 🧵)
tinyurl.com/vun92cz7
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Our (@gmthomas.bsky.social Tanisha Spratt @amychandler.bsky.social) book went to print - very exciting! The @britsoci.bsky.social London MedSoc Study Group is hosting a launch event (thanks @twiterney.bsky.social) on 19 June 18:00-19:30. All welcome, register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsa-london...
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May 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Our (@gmthomas.bsky.social Tanisha Spratt @amychandler.bsky.social) book went to print - very exciting! The @britsoci.bsky.social London MedSoc Study Group is hosting a launch event (thanks @twiterney.bsky.social) on 19 June 18:00-19:30. All welcome, register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsa-london...
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsa-london...
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Are you a UK psychiatrist with views to share about self-diagnosis?
We’re looking for UK-based psychiatrists who work with young people aged 10–24 and would be available to take part in a 45-minute online interview
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PLEASE SHARE WIDELY 🤩
We’re looking for UK-based psychiatrists who work with young people aged 10–24 and would be available to take part in a 45-minute online interview
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PLEASE SHARE WIDELY 🤩
May 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Are you a UK psychiatrist with views to share about self-diagnosis?
We’re looking for UK-based psychiatrists who work with young people aged 10–24 and would be available to take part in a 45-minute online interview
(cont below)
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY 🤩
We’re looking for UK-based psychiatrists who work with young people aged 10–24 and would be available to take part in a 45-minute online interview
(cont below)
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY 🤩
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We're holding a symposium at the University of Edinburgh to kick off the discussion we hope to ignite with our new book on stigma. There's limited places so if you'd like to attend please register ASAP, details in link below. Bursaries available for ECRs.
April 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We're holding a symposium at the University of Edinburgh to kick off the discussion we hope to ignite with our new book on stigma. There's limited places so if you'd like to attend please register ASAP, details in link below. Bursaries available for ECRs.
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To my fellow AuDHDers, I would like to incorporate some PPI into the development of my grant proposal. While I do not have the funds to reimburse you, having your input would be a huge help in pursuing this important work!
If interested, DM or email me at PL428@pgr.aru.ac.uk
If interested, DM or email me at PL428@pgr.aru.ac.uk
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February 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
To my fellow AuDHDers, I would like to incorporate some PPI into the development of my grant proposal. While I do not have the funds to reimburse you, having your input would be a huge help in pursuing this important work!
If interested, DM or email me at PL428@pgr.aru.ac.uk
If interested, DM or email me at PL428@pgr.aru.ac.uk
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For frank & honest conversations unpacking what works (and what doesn’t) in healthcare improvement, the Listen to THIS podcast from @thisinstitute.bsky.social explores current and enduring challenges and the work to address them. First episode launches 26 February. Learn more https://ths.im/3Qy2e9B
February 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
For frank & honest conversations unpacking what works (and what doesn’t) in healthcare improvement, the Listen to THIS podcast from @thisinstitute.bsky.social explores current and enduring challenges and the work to address them. First episode launches 26 February. Learn more https://ths.im/3Qy2e9B
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Check out my Starter Pack for Nutrition Researchers 📚🍏 A curated list of experts, researchers, and thought leaders in the field to help you stay on top of the latest in nutrition science, trends, and research. Please let me know if you would like to be added! go.bsky.app/8mXBzss
February 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Check out my Starter Pack for Nutrition Researchers 📚🍏 A curated list of experts, researchers, and thought leaders in the field to help you stay on top of the latest in nutrition science, trends, and research. Please let me know if you would like to be added! go.bsky.app/8mXBzss
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When patients are not heard by their doctors there can be devastating consequences.
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
When patients are not heard by their doctors there can be devastating consequences.
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
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Important new evidence published today: large-scale DofE trial (N=12,166) found that two universal MH awareness interventions, in secondary schools, led to an *increase* in emotional symptoms at long term (9-12 month) follow up
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February 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Important new evidence published today: large-scale DofE trial (N=12,166) found that two universal MH awareness interventions, in secondary schools, led to an *increase* in emotional symptoms at long term (9-12 month) follow up
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If you've been thinking that your social media life is missing a @thisinstitute.bsky.social staff BlueSky starter pack, I've got some good news for you! go.bsky.app/FGRAEgg. A similar starter pack of past and present fellows to follow...
(Colleagues, please tell me if I've missed anyone!)
(Colleagues, please tell me if I've missed anyone!)
January 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
If you've been thinking that your social media life is missing a @thisinstitute.bsky.social staff BlueSky starter pack, I've got some good news for you! go.bsky.app/FGRAEgg. A similar starter pack of past and present fellows to follow...
(Colleagues, please tell me if I've missed anyone!)
(Colleagues, please tell me if I've missed anyone!)
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And here's a starter pack that includes our wonderful fellows, past and present - or the ones I could find on BlueSky, at least. go.bsky.app/Ei5VaUQ
(Again, please let me know of any omissions or new arrivals and I will update.)
(Again, please let me know of any omissions or new arrivals and I will update.)
January 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
And here's a starter pack that includes our wonderful fellows, past and present - or the ones I could find on BlueSky, at least. go.bsky.app/Ei5VaUQ
(Again, please let me know of any omissions or new arrivals and I will update.)
(Again, please let me know of any omissions or new arrivals and I will update.)
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🗣️ Participants needed for my student's study
We are looking for UK-based folks (18+ years) to take part in an online experimental survey to explore the effects of social media content on body image and eating attitudes.
To learn more and take part, click here: bit.ly/eatsocialmedia
We are looking for UK-based folks (18+ years) to take part in an online experimental survey to explore the effects of social media content on body image and eating attitudes.
To learn more and take part, click here: bit.ly/eatsocialmedia
January 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🗣️ Participants needed for my student's study
We are looking for UK-based folks (18+ years) to take part in an online experimental survey to explore the effects of social media content on body image and eating attitudes.
To learn more and take part, click here: bit.ly/eatsocialmedia
We are looking for UK-based folks (18+ years) to take part in an online experimental survey to explore the effects of social media content on body image and eating attitudes.
To learn more and take part, click here: bit.ly/eatsocialmedia
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Please find our latest paper on NGT feeding under restraint in England - the impact on parents and how nursing staff can support them.
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journals.rcni.com/nursing-chil...
Nasogastric tube feeding under physical restraint: understanding the effects on parents and how to support them
Nasogastric tube feeding under physical restraint: understanding the effects on parents and how to support them
journals.rcni.com
January 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Please find our latest paper on NGT feeding under restraint in England - the impact on parents and how nursing staff can support them.
journals.rcni.com/nursing-chil...
journals.rcni.com/nursing-chil...
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Mental Health Bill - Joint Committee on Human Rights call for evidence: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/mental-healt...
Mental Health Bill – Joint Committee on Human Rights call for evidence
The Joint Committee on Human Rights is undertaking scrutiny of the Mental Health Bill to assess its compatibility with international and domestic human rights standards. The Committee has a call f…
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
January 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Mental Health Bill - Joint Committee on Human Rights call for evidence: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/mental-healt...
I was delighted to be able to contribute to this paper with brilliant colleagues.
Improving understanding of the possibilities for/effectiveness of Dietetic interventions in eating disorder care is so important.
Improving understanding of the possibilities for/effectiveness of Dietetic interventions in eating disorder care is so important.
The dietetic role within eating disorders teams can be undervalued. In this paper, we have tried to highlight the role senior dietitians can have.
cepip.org/article/eati...
cepip.org/article/eati...
Eating and feeding management of eating disorders and the role of the dietitian. More than just a meal plan: the wider role of the dietitian in eating disorder treatment | CEPiP.org
cepip.org
January 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I was delighted to be able to contribute to this paper with brilliant colleagues.
Improving understanding of the possibilities for/effectiveness of Dietetic interventions in eating disorder care is so important.
Improving understanding of the possibilities for/effectiveness of Dietetic interventions in eating disorder care is so important.
Reposted by Helen West RD
The dietetic role within eating disorders teams can be undervalued. In this paper, we have tried to highlight the role senior dietitians can have.
cepip.org/article/eati...
cepip.org/article/eati...
Eating and feeding management of eating disorders and the role of the dietitian. More than just a meal plan: the wider role of the dietitian in eating disorder treatment | CEPiP.org
cepip.org
January 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The dietetic role within eating disorders teams can be undervalued. In this paper, we have tried to highlight the role senior dietitians can have.
cepip.org/article/eati...
cepip.org/article/eati...
Important paper from Sarah Fuller, @dashanicholls.bsky.social and colleagues exploring the impact of the use of security staff in NGT feeding under restraint 👇
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1...
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1...
‘We are not trained to do clinical work’: security staff providing physical restraint for NGT feeding in English paediatric wards—a qualitative multi-informant study
Objective To gain insights into the experience, and impact, of using security staff to facilitate physical restraints for nasogastric tube feeding.
Design A cross-sectional design using 39 individual...
bmjopen.bmj.com
December 21, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Important paper from Sarah Fuller, @dashanicholls.bsky.social and colleagues exploring the impact of the use of security staff in NGT feeding under restraint 👇
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1...
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1...
Dietetic colleagues across ED services often feel under-utilised and misunderstood.
This scoping survey concludes that dietitian’s in ED teams are under-represented and understaffed.
Improving therapeutic approaches to food work for people with ED’s starts here 👇
gpsych.bmj.com/content/37/6...
This scoping survey concludes that dietitian’s in ED teams are under-represented and understaffed.
Improving therapeutic approaches to food work for people with ED’s starts here 👇
gpsych.bmj.com/content/37/6...
gpsych.bmj.com
December 15, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Dietetic colleagues across ED services often feel under-utilised and misunderstood.
This scoping survey concludes that dietitian’s in ED teams are under-represented and understaffed.
Improving therapeutic approaches to food work for people with ED’s starts here 👇
gpsych.bmj.com/content/37/6...
This scoping survey concludes that dietitian’s in ED teams are under-represented and understaffed.
Improving therapeutic approaches to food work for people with ED’s starts here 👇
gpsych.bmj.com/content/37/6...
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Our commentary on commercial influences on patient & public involvement is out today @healthpromint.bsky.social as part of special issue on the #CDoH. We hope to stimulate discussion & debate (& hopefully meaningful action) in this area
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@jameslarkin13.bsky.social
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@jameslarkin13.bsky.social
Commercial influences on patient and public involvement: a renewed call for research and action
Abstract. Patient and public involvement is increasingly advocated in health policy, research and practice. Patients and people with lived experience, care
academic.oup.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Our commentary on commercial influences on patient & public involvement is out today @healthpromint.bsky.social as part of special issue on the #CDoH. We hope to stimulate discussion & debate (& hopefully meaningful action) in this area
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
@jameslarkin13.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
@jameslarkin13.bsky.social
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Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
November 24, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
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We shouldn't underestimate the role bots play in framing our beliefs, behaviour, and online content.
Bots both mimic and shape human sentiment.
How AI bots spread misinformation online and undermine democratic politics theconversation.com/how-ai-bots-... via @theconversation.com
Bots both mimic and shape human sentiment.
How AI bots spread misinformation online and undermine democratic politics theconversation.com/how-ai-bots-... via @theconversation.com
How AI bots spread misinformation online and undermine democratic politics
Bots are increasingly prevalent on social media and are being used to spread political messages.
theconversation.com
December 7, 2024 at 9:44 PM
We shouldn't underestimate the role bots play in framing our beliefs, behaviour, and online content.
Bots both mimic and shape human sentiment.
How AI bots spread misinformation online and undermine democratic politics theconversation.com/how-ai-bots-... via @theconversation.com
Bots both mimic and shape human sentiment.
How AI bots spread misinformation online and undermine democratic politics theconversation.com/how-ai-bots-... via @theconversation.com
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Our starter pack features some of the fantastic experts who contributed to THIS Space 2024. Check it out: go.bsky.app/US8mxiS
December 4, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Our starter pack features some of the fantastic experts who contributed to THIS Space 2024. Check it out: go.bsky.app/US8mxiS