Prof. Timothy Skinner
Head of School
School of Psychological and Clinical Sciences
Charles Darwin University
Australia
Biography
Head of School - School of Psychological and Clinical Sciences.
Research Interest
My main area of interest and expertise is in the psychological aspects of diabetes care and management. My particular interests are in: diabetes specific distress and depression - how to disentangle and treat these diabetes during the teenage years diabetes and chronic disease care for rural and remote communities patient-provider communication and how it goes wrong personal illness models, their structure and how they shape or emotionally respond to disease and how we choose to manage it.
Publications
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Linda Jaffrey, Devonport, TAS – Linda has only just commenced her PhD, which has a focus on mindfulness programs in rural Australia.
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Geoffrey Crack, Launceston, TAS – Geoff's work is looking rural and remote men's experience and engagement with diabetes.
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Porter, C, Ellis, IK & Skinner TC, What is the impact of diabetes for Australian Aboriginal women when pregnant?
