Introduction

People are more open to talk about mental health nowadays, but it's misperceived to be intangible therefore impossible or harder to prevent, detect and manage than physical problems. On the other hand, the majority of mental health training is focused on raising awareness of anxiety, depression and simple self-help tools, which is too simple and basic to empower one to improve psychological and general wellbeing.

Did you know

• 25% of GP appointments in the UK are due to medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)?

• MUS are largely related to psychological issues?

• GPs often refer those with MUS to a psychological professional, but it's felt that these professionals mainly listen to problems without doing anything else?

What Makes MRCIC Unique?

Hong Zhou MBBS MSc MPH MHFA

Founder and Director

Hong Zhou is a preventive medicine specialist with decades' experience. She worked for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Centers in London, including the largest center in the capital. The bowel cancer screening program aims to prevent bowel cancer and promote its early diagnosis, thereby reducing mortality.

During her tenure, Hong collaborated with screening practitioners, colorectal surgeons, consultant gastroenterologists, and PCTs to advance bowel cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. One of her key responsibilities was compiling evidence-based training materials and delivering training sessions to healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, Community Mental Health Teams, Community Drug and Alcohol Teams, and members of the targeted screening population, as well as community and voluntary organizations.

Henry L Gewanter 

MA (Cantab), FCIB, FCIPR, MCIM, FIDM,FRSA

Director 

Henry L Gewanter is one of the UK’s leading corporate and financial communications consultants. An expert in disaster containment and control, he successfully handled high-profile crisis management projects including the Blue Arrow trials and the Maxwell pension scandal, as well as a number of corporate, financial, regulatory and administrative disasters.  His more recent work includes exposing the MPs’ expenses scandal. He Co-Chairs the Chartered of Institute of Public Relation’s Professional Standards Panel.

Justine Cawley

Director 

Justine Cawley has significant leadership experience working in large, complex public sector organisations, including health, further and higher education, and central and regional government. She has particular expertise in driving national policy and programmes developed across health and social care, including developing a new career pathway for carers. 

Ms Aremu MPH

   Training Assistant 

Ms. Aremu has a background in Biomedical Sciences and a Master’s in Public Health from Newcastle University. With a compassionate and detail-oriented approach, she has worked as a bereavement support worker. In her free time, she enjoys running, dancing and discovering new cultures.

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Ms Furia BSc 

Training Assistant 

Ms Furia has a Physiotherapy BSc degree and is currently pursuing her MSc in Sports and Exercise Physiology. She has a passion for helping others regain optional physical wellbeing and creating a positive impact. She loves playing badminton and travelling. 

Ms Saleem

  Assistant 

Ms Saleem is a beautician with 15 years’ experience. She is a mother of two small children with interests in dance, singing, reading and being part of a group. She enjoys working in a team and has a passion for health improvement.