Jacinta Tan as the BBC Radio 4 Guest
On June 7, 2022, Jacinta Tan appeared as the guest for BBC Radio 4, where she discussed her life and work with Jim Al-Khalili, the Iraqi-British physicist and broadcaster, giving the answers to the question- “What does someone suffering from anorexia nervosa think?”
Jacinta has invested her hundred of hours sitting with people suffering from this mental illness, not urging them to eat but rather listening to them talk about what’s going on in their heads and how the condition influences their decisions.
During the 29-minute broadcast, she enlightened everyone regarding anorexia nervosa, a serious psychological disorder that leads to a decision to refuse meals.
Jacinta Tan on Anorexia Nervosa and The Mind
As “Anorexia Nervosa and The Mind” was the title of Tan’s segment for BBC Radio 4, the clinical researcher shed light on the minds of people dealing with anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia Nervosa is actually a serious mental health condition in which the person suffering from it has an abnormally low body weight and has a strong fear of gaining weight.
According to her, these disorders can be challenging to cure. She explains to Jim how the art of medicine and correct counseling is important in helping people recover.
Jacinta Tan’s Age, Family, and Partner
Born in Singapore, Jacinta Tan is currently 55 years old. She is not only the fourth child of her parents, the first generation Singaporeans as it dissociated from Malaysia.
Both of her parents belonged to the medical field, her father being a surgeon and her mother being a cardiologist. Jacinta has been living in the UK for the last 25 years, where she polished herself in the field of psychology.
She is a wife and mother who has been through many struggles in her life due to her migration and race.
Jacinta Tan’s Achievements
Dr. Tan is a child consultant and adolescent psychiatrist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. She is considered one of the 25 remarkable female psychiatrists leading a fascinating project.
She is a proud researcher for having completed the Welsh Government’s Eating Disorder Service Review in 2018. Tan has contributed to developing an iOS and Android app, “Diet or Problem,” for people having an eating disorder.
Similarly, she has assisted in the creation of the My Autism Passport (M.A.P) app, a free app designed for parents planning and managing their child’s developmental journey after they have been diagnosed with autism.
Jacinta is currently working on the Health Foundation-funded CWTCH, and EMS Ltd-funded Celebrate Every Body project. These projects are collaborative efforts toward health and education to ignite resilience and body esteem in primary and secondary schools.