Jack Wainwright

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I am currently employed as an Assistant Psychologist by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust. I also volunteer with St Andrew’s Healthcare as an Honorary Research Assistant. In the past, I have worked in neurodevelopmental and eating disorder services and have supported a range of research projects that have focused on trauma-related care, needs and policies. Volunteering for The Mental Elf allows me to fulfil my passion for communicating scientific research findings to a wide range of audiences.

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The diagnostic journey of autistic people: identity, relationships, adaptation and assimilation

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Jack Wainwright summarises a qualitative review which explores the impact of receiving a diagnosis of autism in adulthood.

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The risks arising from having ADHD: physical health, mental health, social and lifestyle

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Jack Wainwright explores how ADHD can impact on all aspects of our lives, not just the three key symptom domains, but on our lifestyle, physical and mental health.

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Eating disorder symptoms and suicidality: is there a significant association within the student population?

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In his debut blog, Jack Wainwright explores a study that finds an association between eating disorders and suicidality in US college students.

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