Helen McCarthy
@appetitedoctor.bsky.social
Clinical Psychologist
Interested in how to change how we eat
Author of How to Retrain Your Appetite
www.theappetitedoctor.co.uk
Interested in how to change how we eat
Author of How to Retrain Your Appetite
www.theappetitedoctor.co.uk
My January blog is about the skill of stopping eating at the point of being just full
4 simple steps make up this skill.
If this is a skill you’ve lost, or that has become rusty, the blog is a refresher…
theappetitedoctor.co.uk/blog-tips/bl...
4 simple steps make up this skill.
If this is a skill you’ve lost, or that has become rusty, the blog is a refresher…
theappetitedoctor.co.uk/blog-tips/bl...
Blog | The Appetite Doctor
theappetitedoctor.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM
My January blog is about the skill of stopping eating at the point of being just full
4 simple steps make up this skill.
If this is a skill you’ve lost, or that has become rusty, the blog is a refresher…
theappetitedoctor.co.uk/blog-tips/bl...
4 simple steps make up this skill.
If this is a skill you’ve lost, or that has become rusty, the blog is a refresher…
theappetitedoctor.co.uk/blog-tips/bl...
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Fully-funded BBSRC MIBTP PhD Studentship #2:
"Does gut microbiome diversity mediate the effect of transdiagnostic mechanisms underpinning selective eating and autism on psychological health in young adults?"
Details below 👇
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
"Does gut microbiome diversity mediate the effect of transdiagnostic mechanisms underpinning selective eating and autism on psychological health in young adults?"
Details below 👇
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Fully-funded BBSRC MIBTP PhD Studentship #2:
"Does gut microbiome diversity mediate the effect of transdiagnostic mechanisms underpinning selective eating and autism on psychological health in young adults?"
Details below 👇
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
"Does gut microbiome diversity mediate the effect of transdiagnostic mechanisms underpinning selective eating and autism on psychological health in young adults?"
Details below 👇
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
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Fully-funded BBSRC MIBTP PhD Studentship #1:
"Developing psychobiological approaches to predict the acceptance and rejection of alternative proteins."
Details below 👇
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
"Developing psychobiological approaches to predict the acceptance and rejection of alternative proteins."
Details below 👇
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Fully-funded BBSRC MIBTP PhD Studentship #1:
"Developing psychobiological approaches to predict the acceptance and rejection of alternative proteins."
Details below 👇
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
"Developing psychobiological approaches to predict the acceptance and rejection of alternative proteins."
Details below 👇
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@astonpsychology.bsky.social
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We've got funded PhD places in Psychology available at Swansea - a chance to work on social issues with members of our great team (including me!) www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Psychology: Fully funded PhD Studentship in ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) PhD Psychology pathway (RS896) - Swansea University
We offer a wide range of funded and fully funded research scholarships in all subject areas. Explore your options and apply now.
www.swansea.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
We've got funded PhD places in Psychology available at Swansea - a chance to work on social issues with members of our great team (including me!) www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Worry is a normal part of life, but can become debilitating
Eating may offer a distraction, & a temporary fix, but quickly becomes just another thing to worry about
New blog on how to stop worry-driven eating:
theappetitedoctor.co.uk/2025/05/14/h...
#mentalhealthawarenessweek #weightloss #worry
Eating may offer a distraction, & a temporary fix, but quickly becomes just another thing to worry about
New blog on how to stop worry-driven eating:
theappetitedoctor.co.uk/2025/05/14/h...
#mentalhealthawarenessweek #weightloss #worry
How to stop worry-driven eating | The Appetite Doctor
theappetitedoctor.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Worry is a normal part of life, but can become debilitating
Eating may offer a distraction, & a temporary fix, but quickly becomes just another thing to worry about
New blog on how to stop worry-driven eating:
theappetitedoctor.co.uk/2025/05/14/h...
#mentalhealthawarenessweek #weightloss #worry
Eating may offer a distraction, & a temporary fix, but quickly becomes just another thing to worry about
New blog on how to stop worry-driven eating:
theappetitedoctor.co.uk/2025/05/14/h...
#mentalhealthawarenessweek #weightloss #worry
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Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
May 12, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️
Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Wonderful! It's #mentalhealthawarenessweek this week, and Dose of Nature is inspiring
After a gloomy week, I’m definitely ready for some fresh air and a change of scenery! Dose of Nature are all about connecting with nature to support mental well-being.
🎥 Watch this and take a moment to step outside! ☀️ #DoseOfNature #MentalHealth #Nature
🎥 Watch this and take a moment to step outside! ☀️ #DoseOfNature #MentalHealth #Nature
Dose of Nature - Improving Health Outcomes
YouTube video by Richmond Foundation
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May 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Wonderful! It's #mentalhealthawarenessweek this week, and Dose of Nature is inspiring
Important and rather disturbing finding.
Well worth reading the @theguardian.com article
Well worth reading the @theguardian.com article
Great to see our study, being presented at #ECO25, getting lots of attention today @easoobesity.bsky.social @livuni-iph.bsky.social @livunipsyc.bsky.social
Children eat more after seeing just five minutes of junk food ads, study finds www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Children eat more after seeing just five minutes of junk food ads, study finds www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Children eat more after seeing just five minutes of junk food ads, study finds
Researchers call on UK government to close advertising ‘loopholes’ that are ‘driving excess calorie intake’
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Important and rather disturbing finding.
Well worth reading the @theguardian.com article
Well worth reading the @theguardian.com article
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Brain/behaviour people - come to beautiful Scotland - we are recruiting in psychology and neuroscience across all grades! Closes May 12. Details below, and please re-post 🙏
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
More about us here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/psyc...
#neuroskyence #neurojobs
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More about us here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/psyc...
#neuroskyence #neurojobs
Professor, Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Lecturer posts - Glasgow City (GB) job with University of Glasgow | 12838283
University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences School of Psychology & Neuroscience Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psy...
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May 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Brain/behaviour people - come to beautiful Scotland - we are recruiting in psychology and neuroscience across all grades! Closes May 12. Details below, and please re-post 🙏
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
More about us here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/psyc...
#neuroskyence #neurojobs
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
More about us here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/psyc...
#neuroskyence #neurojobs
I’ve just watched this interview with the brilliant scientist Dr Kevin Hall. It’s always uplifting to listen to scientists whose work is rigorous, & who are clear about what can and can’t be inferred from what they found. More power to your elbow, Dr Hall!
Thanks to @jaketapper.bsky.social for inviting me on his show yesterday! www.cnn.com/2025/04/17/h...
Top researcher quits NIH, citing censorship under RFK Jr. | CNN
Dr. Kevin Hall joins The Lead
www.cnn.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I’ve just watched this interview with the brilliant scientist Dr Kevin Hall. It’s always uplifting to listen to scientists whose work is rigorous, & who are clear about what can and can’t be inferred from what they found. More power to your elbow, Dr Hall!
Super-wise words, as always, from Dr Amy Ahern
Yesterday, a colleague alerted me that I had been "quoted" extensively in an article on how to get a "beach body". I was surprised and dismayed as I only have two tips for getting a beach body: 1) have a body 2) wear SPF
April 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Super-wise words, as always, from Dr Amy Ahern
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Interested in working for the IoPPN? From lecturers to research assistants for our many projects in various research fields, apply today.
#AcademicSky #NeuroSky #MedSky #PsychSky
www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/search?...
#AcademicSky #NeuroSky #MedSky #PsychSky
www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/search?...
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Search for current vacancies on campuses at King's College London.
www.kcl.ac.uk
April 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Interested in working for the IoPPN? From lecturers to research assistants for our many projects in various research fields, apply today.
#AcademicSky #NeuroSky #MedSky #PsychSky
www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/search?...
#AcademicSky #NeuroSky #MedSky #PsychSky
www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/search?...
I'm interested in the practicalities of how we eat, so we enjoy food more than ever
This interview with Dr Audrey Tang is about dealing with situations around food and appetite, when you don't have a regular 9-5 schedule
#eating #appetite #psychology
www.youtube.com/live/Gn8zJla...
This interview with Dr Audrey Tang is about dealing with situations around food and appetite, when you don't have a regular 9-5 schedule
#eating #appetite #psychology
www.youtube.com/live/Gn8zJla...
S5 E8 Mental Health Matters Office Hours:Eating outside the 9-5
YouTube video by Wellbeing Media TV
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April 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm interested in the practicalities of how we eat, so we enjoy food more than ever
This interview with Dr Audrey Tang is about dealing with situations around food and appetite, when you don't have a regular 9-5 schedule
#eating #appetite #psychology
www.youtube.com/live/Gn8zJla...
This interview with Dr Audrey Tang is about dealing with situations around food and appetite, when you don't have a regular 9-5 schedule
#eating #appetite #psychology
www.youtube.com/live/Gn8zJla...
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📢 🧠 📚 POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
I am hiring a PDRA to work on a project investigating the neurocognitive mechanisms underpinning adolescent alcohol consumption, funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Apply by 11/04/25: lnkd.in/eVwEeAZX
Contract: 24 months
Location: Birmingham, UK
I am hiring a PDRA to work on a project investigating the neurocognitive mechanisms underpinning adolescent alcohol consumption, funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Apply by 11/04/25: lnkd.in/eVwEeAZX
Contract: 24 months
Location: Birmingham, UK
LinkedIn
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April 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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We are hiring! We're looking for two post-doc researchers to help us deliver a randomised controlled trial of group model building to address inequalities in diet in English local authorities.
Two 3y posts, ideally starting in July. Closing date 4 May.
Full details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50905/
Two 3y posts, ideally starting in July. Closing date 4 May.
Full details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50905/
Research Associate x 2 (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Research Associate x 2 (Fixed Term) in the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
April 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We are hiring! We're looking for two post-doc researchers to help us deliver a randomised controlled trial of group model building to address inequalities in diet in English local authorities.
Two 3y posts, ideally starting in July. Closing date 4 May.
Full details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50905/
Two 3y posts, ideally starting in July. Closing date 4 May.
Full details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50905/
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Come join us at Experimental Psychology at University College London - we're looking for a lecturer in computational cognition. Great place to work!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML927/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML927/l...
Lecturer in Computational Cognition at UCL
Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer in Computational Cognition. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Come join us at Experimental Psychology at University College London - we're looking for a lecturer in computational cognition. Great place to work!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML927/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML927/l...
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I’m looking for a Research Fellow to join me & my team to contribute to ongoing and new research. Team player, grant and paper writer, interested in making a difference, esp. health equity. Feel free to get in touch
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMA604/r... (note: classification error: it’s a research job)
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMA604/r... (note: classification error: it’s a research job)
Research Fellow at University of Glasgow
Browse professional service jobs like Research Fellow at jobs.ac.uk. Apply and access additional details about the job today.
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February 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I’m looking for a Research Fellow to join me & my team to contribute to ongoing and new research. Team player, grant and paper writer, interested in making a difference, esp. health equity. Feel free to get in touch
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMA604/r... (note: classification error: it’s a research job)
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMA604/r... (note: classification error: it’s a research job)
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🚨 HIRING 🚨 a Postdoctoal Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social. My group's research aims to understand how social and physical environments impact brain and behaviour development.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLX655/p...
Accepting applications until the 15th of March!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLX655/p...
Accepting applications until the 15th of March!
Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at King's College London
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
March 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🚨 HIRING 🚨 a Postdoctoal Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social. My group's research aims to understand how social and physical environments impact brain and behaviour development.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLX655/p...
Accepting applications until the 15th of March!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLX655/p...
Accepting applications until the 15th of March!
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Dave Lagnado is looking for a post doc to work on causal inference! The BR-UK team is doing some very cool stuff, so if you're currently looking for a job, check this out: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
March 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Dave Lagnado is looking for a post doc to work on causal inference! The BR-UK team is doing some very cool stuff, so if you're currently looking for a job, check this out: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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We're hiring! Join our team at University College London as a Research Fellow for BR-UK.
This post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working with Prof David Lagnado and our teams in Sheffield and Edinburgh
Apply by Sun 30th March here: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
This post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working with Prof David Lagnado and our teams in Sheffield and Edinburgh
Apply by Sun 30th March here: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
March 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We're hiring! Join our team at University College London as a Research Fellow for BR-UK.
This post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working with Prof David Lagnado and our teams in Sheffield and Edinburgh
Apply by Sun 30th March here: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
This post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working with Prof David Lagnado and our teams in Sheffield and Edinburgh
Apply by Sun 30th March here: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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Our new interactive training tool supports healthcare professionals to develop skills to have positive & well received conversations with patients living with obesity.
tinyurl.com/7ubu7nz2
#WorldObesityDay
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@designscience.bsky.social
@rachaeldrewery.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/7ubu7nz2
#WorldObesityDay
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@designscience.bsky.social
@rachaeldrewery.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Our new interactive training tool supports healthcare professionals to develop skills to have positive & well received conversations with patients living with obesity.
tinyurl.com/7ubu7nz2
#WorldObesityDay
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@designscience.bsky.social
@rachaeldrewery.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/7ubu7nz2
#WorldObesityDay
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
@designscience.bsky.social
@rachaeldrewery.bsky.social
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There are just 10 days left to apply for three fully funded CAST PhD studentships at our partner institution @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social 📣
Topics include human-climate connections in the workplace & barriers to behaviour change.
Deadline: 28 Feb
Apply now on our website: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/
Topics include human-climate connections in the workplace & barriers to behaviour change.
Deadline: 28 Feb
Apply now on our website: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/
CAST Careers - cast.ac.uk
We’ll list any CAST career opportunities below, including PhD studentships with our partner institutions. If there aren’t any opportunities listed right now, or suited to what you’re looking for, subs...
cast.ac.uk
February 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
There are just 10 days left to apply for three fully funded CAST PhD studentships at our partner institution @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social 📣
Topics include human-climate connections in the workplace & barriers to behaviour change.
Deadline: 28 Feb
Apply now on our website: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/
Topics include human-climate connections in the workplace & barriers to behaviour change.
Deadline: 28 Feb
Apply now on our website: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/
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We're hiring! Join our team in Sheffield as a Research Assoc for BR-UK.
This 3.5 year post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working closely with Prof @princellewelyn.bsky.social & Dr Harriet Baird.
Apply by Fri 21st February here: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
This 3.5 year post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working closely with Prof @princellewelyn.bsky.social & Dr Harriet Baird.
Apply by Fri 21st February here: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
Research Associate
Research Associate
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk
February 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We're hiring! Join our team in Sheffield as a Research Assoc for BR-UK.
This 3.5 year post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working closely with Prof @princellewelyn.bsky.social & Dr Harriet Baird.
Apply by Fri 21st February here: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
This 3.5 year post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working closely with Prof @princellewelyn.bsky.social & Dr Harriet Baird.
Apply by Fri 21st February here: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...
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Please share!
Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity.
Are you passionate about understanding & preventing suicide?
If so, why not consider joining us to undertake a PhD generously funded by the Canmore Trust?
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
@daryloconnor.bsky.social
Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity.
Are you passionate about understanding & preventing suicide?
If so, why not consider joining us to undertake a PhD generously funded by the Canmore Trust?
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
@daryloconnor.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Please share!
Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity.
Are you passionate about understanding & preventing suicide?
If so, why not consider joining us to undertake a PhD generously funded by the Canmore Trust?
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
@daryloconnor.bsky.social
Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity.
Are you passionate about understanding & preventing suicide?
If so, why not consider joining us to undertake a PhD generously funded by the Canmore Trust?
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
@daryloconnor.bsky.social
@mindcharity.bsky.social hello MIND! Delighted to find you here. Kind regards. Helen McCarthy
January 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
@mindcharity.bsky.social hello MIND! Delighted to find you here. Kind regards. Helen McCarthy