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Category: mental health

Early detection of type 1 diabetes: why emotional support and language matter

Early detection of type 1 diabetes: why emotional support and language matter

September 30, 2026September 29, 2026ACBRD

New international review co-authored by ACBRD’s Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott highlights the psychosocial needs of people and families

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Language, mental health, Type 1 diabetes Diabetic Medicine, early detection, psychological care, T1D
What is the future of psychosocial research in diabetes?

What is the future of psychosocial research in diabetes?

September 29, 2026September 28, 2026ACBRD

A special issue of Diabetic Medicine marks 30 years of the PSAD Study Group and explores the future

By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott

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Community involvement, Language, mental health, Stigma, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Women Diabetic Medicine, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD)
Women with diabetes face unique challenges. So, are we doing enough to support them?

Women with diabetes face unique challenges. So, are we doing enough to support them?

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026ACBRD

Expert review identifies the overlooked and under-recognised psychosocial impact of diabetes for woman across the lifespan

By Eloise Litterbach

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mental health, Quality of life, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, Women Diabetic Medicine, Women's health
The unseen mental load of living with type 1 diabetes

The unseen mental load of living with type 1 diabetes

August 31, 2026August 28, 2026ACBRD

A new US study explores how diabetes distress and mental health problems can affect each other

By Dr Edith Holloway

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Diabetes distress, mental health, Type 1 diabetes #Diabetic Medicine, #T1D
Can hidden strengths help women manage type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes?

Can hidden strengths help women manage type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes?

June 23, 2026September 9, 2026ACBRD

New Australian research suggests resilience, optimism, and a sense of control may help older women manage type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes

By Sarah Manallack

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Behaviour change, mental health, Type 2 diabetes, Women Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH), BMJ Open
How can our research keep up, in a changing world?

How can our research keep up, in a changing world?

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026ACBRD

In an era of rapid change, we unpack new and emerging ways to do research and consider what’s next for psychosocial diabetes research

By Eloise Litterbach & Uffe Søholm

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mental health, Technologies Diabetic Medicine, PSAD Study Group
Mental health, sleep, and social connection: what do they have to do with type 2 diabetes risk?

Mental health, sleep, and social connection: what do they have to do with type 2 diabetes risk?

April 28, 2026May 10, 2026ACBRD

Digital twin study highlights the need to consider psychosocial factors in T2D risk assessment and reduction efforts

By Dr Uffe Søholm

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Behaviour change, mental health, Type 2 diabetes Digital Twin studies, risk-reduction
How do adults with diabetes want to be supported emotionally?

How do adults with diabetes want to be supported emotionally?

March 19, 2026August 17, 2026ACBRD

New ACBRD study explores what helps people with diabetes feel emotionally strong and supported

By Dr Edith Holloway

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Emotional health, mental health, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes Diabetic Medicine, mental health, MIND-MAP, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes
Family connections matter: how home life shapes mental health in children with type 1 diabetes

Family connections matter: how home life shapes mental health in children with type 1 diabetes

October 30, 2025November 18, 2025ACBRD

A new Chinese study highlights the role of family support for emotional wellbeing and diabetes management in children 

By Dr Edith Holloway

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Family, mental health, Type 1 diabetes Frontiers in Pediatrics, T1D
A little less stigmatisation, a little more ACTion!

A little less stigmatisation, a little more ACTion!

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025ACBRD

Can Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) make type 2 diabetes risk-reduction programs more supportive?

By Dr Ralph Geerling

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Language, mental health, Stigma, Type 2 diabetes, weight Health Psychology, weight stigma

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