In this episode of Life's Dirty Little Secrets, hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry talk to Carina Simmons, a consultant clinical psychologist from Barts National Health Service Trust, Royal London Hospital. Carina discusses the complexities surrounding youth interpersonal violence, the impact of social media, and the challenges faced by youth in managing emotions and mental health.
Emphasizing a holistic approach, Carina highlights the importance of addressing both individual and systemic factors, the need for early intervention, and the role of emotional literacy in preventing violence. The conversation also explores the unique difficulties faced by young men in expressing emotions and the therapeutic potential of building strong, trusting relationships.
Highlights:
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Clarification
00:24 Meet Carina Simmons
01:05 Understanding Youth Violence
01:36 Factors Contributing to Youth Violence
03:56 Approaches in Trauma Centers
06:14 Complex Trauma and Mental Health
15:47 Gender Differences in Emotional Expression
25:29 The Role of Social Media
34:57 Supporting Emotional Literacy
50:43 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Barts NHS Trust based in the Royal London Hospital. I lead the Major Trauma Centre's Clinical Psychology Service which aims to integrate psychological and physical healthcare in major trauma for patients across the lifespan. We provide re
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