Victoria Clarke

Victoria Clarke

MSc

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

Medically Reviewed
  • 14th Feb 2023
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Acute stress disorder is a psychological response to a traumatic or upsetting event. This is more than the expected natural response...

Medically Reviewed
  • 13th Feb 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), can...

Medically Reviewed
  • 1st Feb 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs only at specific times of the year, usually caused...

Medically Reviewed
  • 31st Jan 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Medically Reviewed
  • 31st Jan 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Jan 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

The essence of a good friendship is reciprocity. It’s all about give and take. One day you may be having...

Medically Reviewed
  • 13th Jan 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Practicing kindness, nurturement and encouragement is the essence of being a good parent. As children, we depend on our parents...

Medically Reviewed
  • 13th Jan 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Medically Reviewed
  • 11th Jan 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders characterized by distorted body image, preoccupation with food, and extreme eating habits...

Medically Reviewed
  • 11th Jan 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can present in both children and adults. ADHD can...