Dr Tara, Psychology Media Expert

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo is an established media expert on radio, TV and print and online publications globally. She is an accomplished live broadcaster and able to discuss anything relating to mental health, wellbeing and human behaviour.

A video — Dr Tara Quinn Cirillo on BBC Breakfast

How Loneliness Affects Health — Watch the interview on NTD TV

Dr Tara on Sky News discussing ADHD — Dr Tara on Sky News (1h 10min)

Dr Tara on a short BBC Documentary — Watch the short documentary on the BBC

Dr Tara on Talk TV discussing social anxiety — Dr Tara on Talk TV (1h 39min)

Contact Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo of Horsham PsychologyContact Dr Tara

Her media work allows me to reach a wider audience and use the principles of psychology and her extensive experience to discuss and explain concepts in an easily accessible format to an audience. Her aim is to promote emotional health and the normalisation of mental health issues. She have spoken extensively on managing adversity throughout the pandemic.

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo is a regular guest on many different shows and publications and has become known for her ability to produce clear and accessible content for audiences.

She is a regular guest on BBC TV, NTD USA BBC World Service Radio, BBC Channel Islands, the Midnight Medic with Colin Murray on BBC 5 Live, Talk TV with Trisha Goddard and BBC Radio London, Sussex, Berkshire as well as the Telegraph, Huffington Post and Psychologies Magazine and many many more.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss any media related needs.

Podcast Appearances

S2 E5 : Head Girl Energy

This week, Rachel is joined by Dr Tara Quinn Cirillo, to talk to us about ‘head girl energy’ – that perfectionism many of us experience – and how we deal with it better.

Sky News daily podcast with Dr Tara and Niall Paterson

ADHD: Why teenagers are using TikTok to self-diagnose

Teenagers and young adults are increasingly turning to TikTok and Instagram to self-diagnose autism and ADHD. That’s according to the British Psychological Society. It’s thought that frustration with waiting times for children and adolescent mental health services is making teenagers turn to social media.

Media Links and References

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Emotional hangovers are a real phenomenon. So, how can you reduce their impact?

You wake up feeling drained, lethargic, fuzzy-headed – perhaps even a little nauseous – but you didn’t drink last night, and you don’t think you’ve been struck down by a virus. So, what could be going on?
Women’sHealth

Meeting anxiety: here’s how to feel more confident about speaking up

Do you get nervous about contributing in work meetings? Two experts share how to speak up and be heard.
Stylist

Sustainability, wellbeing and students’ evolving expectations of PBSAs

Wellbeing and sustainability are increasingly at the forefront of international students’ minds, but what impact do these values have on their choice when it comes to finding student accommodation, and what are providers doing to meet these modern needs?
The Pie News

11 things you should do in your first month at a new job

Starting a new role? Here’s how to make sure you get going on the right track.
Stylist

12 Books About Grief That Offer Comfort and Healing

If you’ve experienced a loss (or know someone who has), pick up one of these books about grief, which offer comfort and hope in the midst of pain.
Reader’s Digest

How to help someone with ADHD: 6 ways to support a loved one

Feeling overwhelmed is normal when someone is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We ask the experts & those living with the condition how loved ones can support them day to day
Boots

TikTok shouldn’t be used to diagnose ADHD or dyslexia, say psychologists

Child psychologists have told Newsround that young people are using social media like TikTok to find out if they’re autistic, dyslexic or have ADHD. These are all conditions that affect the brain, and the way people see and communicate with the world around them.
The BBC

Anxiety aftercare: What real people do next after a panic attack

We all know the classic techniques to help curb anxiety: box breathing, being in nature, body scan meditation. But in reality, it can be hard to jump to a tool box when spiralling down an anxious pathway. And, when you come out of the other side of a particularly anxious episode, it’s hard to work out what to do next.
Metro

How to look after your mental health without spending a fortune

Many people have seen their mental health suffer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the cost of living crisis. However, accessing help may be difficult, with often long waiting times, and paying for support is out of reach for many people.
The Guardian

Q&A: Nido’s Gardner on PBSA’s prospects in cost-of-living crisis

The firm’s chief executive on how it is helping students make ends meet and where the sector is heading.
Property Week (requires a login)

How to stop comparing yourself to others in the gym (from women who have done it)

It’s totally normal to compare yourself to others when working out, but it can have a detrimental impact on your mental health and enjoyment.
Stylist

What is social masking and is it sabotaging your self-esteem?

This is social masking, the process of suppressing or concealing your natural way of interacting with others so you can feel accepted. Social maskers aren’t trying to deceive anyone, rather they are hoping to blend in with everybody else.
Reader’s Digest

It’s a control thing: why are we so fascinated by super-organised homes?

It’s the age of decanting – never before have household perfectionists removed so many things from packages only to put them in other packages. Extreme tidiness is a modern obsession. But is it healthy?
The Guardian

Beauty products are more expensive than ever: Here’s how it’s affecting women

The cost-of-living crisis is affecting us all. While it might be a sky high energy bill or eye-watering supermarket shop that stung you first, as the economic crisis sees no signs of improving, rising prices are now impacting every area of our lives.
Women’s Health

Why don’t politicians ever apologise? The behavioural psychology of (not) saying sorry

How many times do you remember a politician saying sorry? Us neither. Ahead, Eve Livingston explores why this is such a common trait among people in power, and whether behavioural redemption is a real possibility.
Stylist