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Mitanshi Dhanwani

Miss, Ms

Personal profile

Overview

Thesis Title: Understanding experiences and impact of weight-related stigmatization from family on maternal health outcomes during pregnancy and postpartum.

Qualifications

Education/Academic Qualifications

  • Master of Science, Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Manchester (2019-2020)
  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology with Counselling Skills, Middlesex University Dubai (2016-2019)

Memberships of committees and professional bodies

  • Member of British Psychological Society (MBPsS) (Membership No: 493929)

Further information

Licenses & Certifications

  • Adult to Adult Mental Health First Aider (Credential ID: 001722)
  • Certification in Essentials of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Beck Institute, U.S.A.
  • Ceritifcation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety, Beck Institute, U.S.A.

Teaching

Graduate Teaching Assistant on Understanding Mental Health Unit (University College for Interdisciplinary Learning), February 2022-Present

My group

Supervisors: Dr Debbie Smith and Dr Ming Wai Wan

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Areas of expertise

  • BF Psychology
  • Weight Stigmatization
  • Family
  • Maternal Health Outcomes
  • Pregnancy
  • Postpartum