Marginalised Groups

Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition, and those battling any eating disorder often have experiences of relapse. This makes people suffering from an eating disorder some of the most vulnerable in our society. Common treatments do not seem to address all aspects of these conditions. Research using multisensory illusions has shown that the experience of the body is different for those living with eating disorders, which could be the foundation of a different kind of treatment.

John's presentation will focus on contemporary and responsive approaches to working with mentally disordered clients at risk of offending. This will give us a fascinating insight into the world of working with such individuals from the perspective of a Forensic Psychologist.

Women’s deaths as a result of drug use are up by a staggering 82% over the last decade. Paradoxically, fewer women are using drugs, yet record numbers are dying as a result of using them. Female drug use has been largely ignored by research. This hasn't been helped by men dominating senior positions within the field of addiction. An expert on substance use issues, who has featured on both The Conversation and Radio 4, Ian will discuss some of the issues with respect to women and drugs in our society.