Improving Physical Health in Mental Health – Reducing Shame and Stigma
Tracks
Diamond Ballroom 3: In-Person Only
| Wednesday, June 4, 2025 |
| 2:15 PM - 2:35 PM |
Overview
Jacinta Sherlock, The ACT Dietitian
Presenter
Jacinta Sherlock
Director
Dietetics Done Differently
Improving Physical Health in Mental Health – Reducing Shame and Stigma
Abstract
“Every interaction has the potential to be a meaningful intervention”.
This presentation will provide an overview of a trauma informed, person centred approach to reduce weight stigma and support meaningful eating behaviour change for people living with diverse mental health experiences.
This presentation will provide an overview of a trauma informed, person centred approach to reduce weight stigma and support meaningful eating behaviour change for people living with diverse mental health experiences.
Biography
Jacinta Sherlock (they/them) is a specialized trauma and eating behavior dietitian with over 8 years of experience in both public and private mental health settings. They founded The ACT Dietitian, offering supervision and educational training for dietitians and other health professionals. Jacinta also operates Dietetics Done Differently, a private practice clinic renowned for identifying processes affecting eating behavior and implementing therapeutically informed interventions to enhance nutritional intake within an expanded scope of practice.
