We congratulate Dr Virginia Hagger, who was awarded her PhD in Psychology at a graduation ceremony at Deakin University’s Geelong Waterfront campus on Wednesday 13 February.
Category: Diabetes distress
How do adults cope when the diagnosis is type 1 diabetes?
A qualitative study (from researchers at Kings College London) explores how adults with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes experience and adapt to this new reality
By Sienna Russell-Green
What is the clinical significance of diabetes distress among adolescents with type 1 diabetes?
An ACBRD publication, from the Diabetes MILES Youth – Australia study, shows that HbA1c is more strongly related to diabetes distress than depressive symptoms
Celebrating DARP grant success for the ACBRD
Jennifer Halliday and colleagues have been awarded funding to investigate the feasibility of routine assessment of emotional health in type 1 diabetes centres
By Jennifer Halliday
Prof Speight speaks about mental health at Parliament House, Canberra
The National Diabetes Policy Forum discussed implementation of the Australian National Diabetes Strategy: how are we doing and how do we know?
Type 2 diabetes and emotional well-being: results from the Australian National Diabetes Audit
An ANDA publication reports on the prevalence of depression and diabetes distress in adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia.
By Sienna Russell-Green
Supporting the emotional health needs of Australians with diabetes in clinical practice
At #18ADC, the ACBRD convened a symposium to focus on evidence-based psychological care
By Dr Christel Hendrieckx
The power of language: what is the evidence for changing the way we talk about diabetes?
The UK ‘Language Matters Working Group’ has reviewed the research on the importance of using positive language in diabetes care
By Eloise Litterbach
The 4-step mindfulness practice for diabetes distress
For Mindful in May, Dr Adriana Ventura walks you through a simple mindfulness practice to increase resilience in the face of diabetes.
UK All-Party Parliamentary Group discusses emotional and psychological support of people with diabetes
How can we ensure fewer people experience difficulties coping with diabetes? And how can we make appropriate support available for anyone who needs it?
By Dr Debbie Cooke: University of Surrey and Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou