Victoria is a registered paediatric nurse in the United Kingdom, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. She has a range of experience working with children, young people, and their families in acute, inpatient and community settings. Additionally, Victoria has a special interest in the psychoanalytic approach and how this informs our understanding of emotional development, attachment and behaviour.
Articles worked on by Victoria Clarke
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Acute stress disorder is a psychological response to a traumatic or upsetting event. This is more than the expected natural response...
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Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), can...
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs only at specific times of the year, usually caused...
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The essence of a good friendship is reciprocity. It’s all about give and take. One day you may be having...
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Practicing kindness, nurturement and encouragement is the essence of being a good parent. As children, we depend on our parents...
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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders characterized by distorted body image, preoccupation with food, and extreme eating habits...
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can present in both children and adults. ADHD can...