Neurodiversity, Gender Diversity and Eating Disorders
Delivering mental health education, peer connections and a supportive online community of mental health practice for Northern Australia.
Presenter: Edith Nkwenty
Presenter profile
Edith Nkwenty has been in the role of Nurse Practitioner in the Child and Youth Mental Health Service Eating Disorders Program (CYMHS EDP) at Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service for the last 8 years. Edith works in both a nursing and medical capacity having previously worked in the now Queensland Children’s Hospital and in community clinics. She commenced her nursing career in the United Kingdom, working with children and adolescents with eating disorders. Edith is a Family Based Treatment therapist and supervisor and a leader of the ‘Strong Foundations Program’, an initial treatment and preparation clinic for young people and their families prior to commencing evidence-based therapies for eating disorders at CYMHS EDP.
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What is Health eMinds ECHO?
- Build capacity: Share mental health knowledge and experiences to improve healthcare quality.
- Free interactive sessions: Explore diverse mental health topics through engaging case-based discussions.
- Open to all: Welcoming clinical and non-clinical healthcare workers across Northern Australia.
- Regular monthly sessions: 1 – 2 pm AEST first Thursday of each month.
Session format
- 10-minute expert presentations: Insights from specialists on mental health topics.
- Case study discussions: Participants share real-life cases with the group.
- Q&A and dialogue: Everyone can join the conversation and share thoughts and experiences.
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Email: healthemindsecho@uq.edu.au