Sep 20 2022 48 mins
Dr Melanie Schlatter (PhD) is a New Zealand Health Psychologist, who has worked in Dubai for many years. She is trained in the psychology of health, disease and treatment processes. She has post-graduate qualifications in psychology, pharmacology and rehabilitation; doctoral research in the psychoneuroimmunology of breast cancer, she helps to run psychosocial support groups for cancer patients, has past university teaching experience, as well as publications in several leading international journals.
In this episode we discuss:
- Dr. Melanie’s journey
- Different types of Psychologists and what’s the difference?
- Dr. Melanie’s take on affirmation and the power of words
- What generally happens in a Psychologist’s room
- How do Psychologists get over from the emotional burden that might add up while dealing with so many patients?
- Psychologists and Nutrition
- How does Dr. Melanie measure when a patient is starting to do well?