
Lara Ditzel-Finn
@laraditzel_finn
MSc Health Psychology
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29-06-2019 15:33:40
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Please help Lara Ditzel-Finn @psychdf, complete her anonymous survey for MSc Health Psychology on perceptions of endometriosis Time: 10 minutes, you must be over 18. Link to survey: ulsterhealth.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0D… Ethical approval: UlsterUni Psychology please RT British Psychological Society

Johnny Connor, played by Richard Hawley, in tonight’s #CoronationStreet reported seeing cockroaches & mice in prison. None of his other cell mates could see them. He’s suffering from visual hallucinations due to his sight loss #CharlesBonnetSyndrome. Need advice: Esme's Umbrella


Study published today on exacerbation of hallucinations from #CharlesBonnetSyndome due to #COVID19 More information on this condition Esme's Umbrella Prof Mariya Moosajee Judith Potts Wellcome UCL Institute of Ophthalmology NIHR Moorfields BRC UCL Brain Sciences National Institute for Health and Care Research bmjophth.bmj.com/content/6/1/e0…

Over 50% of CBS patients had increased hallucinations, more disturbing content with fear/anxiety during the lockdown. Social isolation #loneliness was the main trigger. Big thanks to Lee Jones, Lara Ditzel-Finn & Judith Potts Please #StayConnected Esme's Umbrella #LetsChatCBS

Thank you to Prof Mariya Moosajee and Dr Lee Jones for this important piece of research, which proves that COVID19 isolation and stress exacerbate episodes of CBS. bmjophth.bmj.com/content/6/1/e0… Women in Vision UK

Our study shows that people with Charles Bonnet syndrome #CBS are experiencing significant changes to their hallucinations during the #COVID19 lockdown. We explore why & give advice on how to support patients. Prof Mariya Moosajee Esme's Umbrella Full article: ow.ly/387X30rwzmF

I’ve just had the privilege of being interviewed by Charlie Haynes for #BBCBreakfast showing next Tue 16th Feb about our latest research on effects of Covid-19 lockdown on #CharlesBonnetSyndrome published in Ophthalmology at BMJ today ow.ly/387X30rwzmF Please tune in to learn more!


People who watch Coronation Street, will find out what it’s like to have #CharlesBonnetSyndrome. Character Johnny Connor has the eye condition. The script writers consulted Judith Potts from Esme's Umbrella. In this podcast, Judith tells me about advising Corrie. youtu.be/hmMyjb6UBSc

Thank you so much Coronation Street and Richard Hawley for raising awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome in your storyline. Watch BBC Breakfast tomorrow for interviews with Richard Hawley Prof Mariya Moosajee nina Chesworth Judith Potts Kirsty James For support Esme's Umbrella

Brilliant interviews by Richard Hawley & nina Chesworth on #CharlesBonnetSyndrome on BBC Breakfast, here’s the link to the, “Disturbing” hallucinations increase during lockdown for blind people bbc.com/news/disabilit… Ophthalmology at BMJ Esme's Umbrella NIHR Moorfields BRC

Thank you Forbes for featuring our research on CBS during lockdown. Hallucinations have become more troublesome for many: ow.ly/387X30rwzmF Great interviews with Dr Amit Patel Judith Potts Prof Mariya Moosajee

Good morning Twitter! We have a really interesting review for you by Lee Jones, Lara Ditzel-Finn, Jamie Enoch & Prof Mariya Moosajee: What is the role of psychological and social factors in Charles Bonnet syndrome Charles Bonnet syndrome? 🔓 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… Esme's Umbrella


Its #CharlesBonnetSyndrome (CBS) Awareness Day! Lee Jones, Lara Ditzel-Finn & I have been investigating the impact of CBS in children with sight loss supported by @TPTgeneral. #WiseUp health care professionals #ChildrenGetCBS Remember to ask #RaiseAwareness! Esme's Umbrella

This Monday 14th March from 6-7.30 pm join myself, Lee Jones Judith Potts @HelsKhan nina Chesworth & Prof Dominic ffytche virtually The Royal Society of Medicine for: Medicine and Me: Living with #CharlesBonnetSyndrome Book now, its free for everyone rsm.ac.uk/events/medicin…


Today we mark #charlesbonnetsyndrome Day. Find out more about this condition and our work to diagnose and mitigate its effects. bravovictor.org/news/bravo-vic… Office for Veterans' Affairs Sight Scotland Veterans Sight Scotland Blind Veterans UK Esme's Umbrella UCL Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust



📢 New paper in ADC! We explored children's experiences of Charles Bonnet syndrome & worked with Esme's Umbrella to co-create child-friendly resources for patients and families Prof Mariya Moosajee Lara Ditzel-Finn ♡ Dr Leanne Thomas Pocklington Trust Learn more: adc.bmj.com/content/early/…
