Health Psychology UAE

Thank you to everyone who supported us at BOLDtalks 2010. BOLD 2010 was the first carbon-neutral conference in the Middle East, and the money was donated to the children's humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Participants included Riz Khan, Steve McCurry, Kamal Musalam, Elham Al Qasimi, and Dr Nisar Wani
BOLD 2010 Video Talks

UAE based Campaign on Obesity - Panel Discussion that I was invited to participate in
Panel of Experts Address UAE Obesity

(L-R): Reg Athwal, Dr. Salah El Badawi, Dr. Abdulla Shehab, Dr. Melanie Schlatter, Dr. Babita Shetty, Dr. Imad Ginawi, Mr. Jeff Leach, and Mr. Sandeep Ahuja.

Here is a link to the December issue of Emirates Woman where I contributed to two articles: 'Subconscious Dieting' and 'Say No Now' (click the image on the right) >>


Here is a PDF journal article of my latest research in the 'Annals of Behavioral Medicine'
Volume 40, Number 1, 2010



Dubai 1 - Episode 14. "Dr Melanie Schlatter also joins us in the studio in our Agony Aunt section to answer the problems of a viewer" (click the image on the right) >>


A recent Press Release regarding the importance of taking time out in the weekend
My Weekend Campaign - Intercontinental Hotel Group


For further information about my doctoral research, academic biography, and free access to my journal articles in 'Psycho-Oncology' and 'Psychosomatic Medicine'
Breast Cancer Cure Research Trust


Here is a general PDF article summarising some of our breast cancer research at the University of Auckland, New Zealand (see pages 13-14)
Ingenio Alumni Magazine


Nutrition and lifestyle information relevant to people living in the Gulf- Because we have to eat right! Lifestyle UAE


Here is a new multilingual film 'Check Yourself' produced right here in the Middle East. It is a film to motivate women in the Middle East to start thinking about the highly sensitive and taboo subject of breast cancer. It contains a series of captivating stories of hope, pain, and healing- stories that are deeply personal tributes to health and longevity, and it's only 5 minutes long! Check Yourself Video


Here is another film called 'Healing and Hope' produced here in the UAE. The documentary tackles some of the identified causes for fear, stigma and misconceptions regarding breast cancer; the effects of cancer being not only on the patients, but also on their families and others in their immediate social network.
Healing and Hope


Just for Fun! "If you were to write a letter to your 16-year-old self, what would it say? In DEAR ME: A LETTER TO MY SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD SELF, some of the world's best loved personalities have written just such a letter". AED 6 of every book sale goes to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Dear Me