How does sexism affect your mental health?

What you'll learn

How big a problem is sexism? You'll learn about the prevalence and forms of everyday sexism reported by younger, middle‑aged and older women, drawing on representative data from England and the wider UK.

What's the link between sexism and mental health? The talk will examine longitudinal evidence on how sexism relates to subsequent mental health, including depression, loneliness, quality of life, and life satisfaction in women.

Why do sexist experiences fuel poor mental health? You'll discover why the mental health impacts of sexism may persist over many years including potential behavioural pathways (for example, barriers to health‑promoting activities and maladaptive coping behaviours) and biological pathways (such as stress related physiology changes).

What can you do about this? The talk will consider implications for public health and policy including the need to recognise everyday sexism as a determinant of women’s mental health and wellbeing.

The Speaker

Dr Ruth Hackett is a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College, London. She joined the Institute as a Lecturer in Health Psychology in December 2019. Prior to her appointment, Ruth undertook post-doctoral work at the Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London (UCL). As a Research Fellow she combined an active research role with a leadership position on the MSc Health Psychology course at UCL.

Her main research interest lies in understanding how psychological factors including stress influence biological functions relevant to cardiometabolic disease. Ruth is also interested in discrimination as a form of stress and as a risk factor for mental and physical illness. Her research has won awards from the American Psychosomatic Society, the Rosetrees Trust and the Canadian government.

Ruth holds a PhD in Health Psychology and Epidemiology from UCL and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Ruth has delivered invited talks and lectures at City University of London, Imperial College London, University of Roehampton and St. George’s University of London.

The Agenda

18:30-19:30 - Arrivals & structured networking/ice-breakers

Arrive, mingle and grab drinks. You'll have more time than ever before to meet others. You'll be moving between tables in small groups discussing intriguing discussion/ice-breaker questions (optional). If you want to meet like-minded professionals you're welcome to join. This part of the event's ideal for anyone who works (or aspires to work) in psychology, neuroscience, education, healthcare or related fields.

19:30-20:20- 'TED style' talk

Learn something new. You'll get printed handouts from the Powerpoint slides and ticket holders will get a recording of the talk after the event (subject to agreement from the speaker/capacity in our team).

20:10 - 20:40 - Q and A

Question time - the chance to ask your questions about this topic and anything else you'd like to know with our expert speaker.

20:40 - 22:00 - Networking mingle

Informally meet our speaker and other likeminded people, continuing conversations, drinks, sharing knowledge and reflections. Whether you've got a personal or professional interest, anyone who wants to connect is welcome to join! This is a great way to expand your social and professional network.

The Venue

You'll have exclusive use of the private 'Green Room' (upstairs) at the Star of Kings pub - just a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross train/tube station. Further details about the pub can be found here.

This pub has a lovely array of craft beers, cocktails and soft drinks. The pub recently updated its menu to include a range of burgers from award-winning 'Filthy Buns'. You'll also be a short stroll from a number of restaurants around Kings Cross.

One of the few traditional pubs in Kings Cross, the Star of Kings boasts a large beer garden and classic arcade games downstairs.

FAQs – Pub psychology events

Who attends these events?

This event is open to anyone regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender. Many attendees have a professional interest working (or aspiring to work) in psychology, neuroscience, healthcare, counselling, wellness and wellbeing, education or related fields. You're also welcome to come along if you have a personal interest in the subject matter. This is an ideal way to expand your social and professional network.

Will you sell tickets on the door?

No! All our tickets are sold before the event so please don't arrive on the day without a ticket as you'll be turned away. Pub psychology events are popular and tend to sell-out. Please get a ticket in advance!

I’m not sure if I’ll arrive in time after work. Should I still come?

Yes! If you have a ticket, please come whenever you can (ideally before the talk begins). For pub psychology events, most talks begin 30-45 minutes after the scheduled start time. This gives you time to settle in, network with others and grab a drink or food. Please double check the event agenda on Ticket Tailor (the platform we use to sell tickets) as times vary depending on the event.

Will I be able to network?

Yes! You're welcome to come along if you've got a personal or professional interest and/or want to meet new people. Based on feedback, we’ve added loads of new opportunities for mingling. Many people attend alone and please do reach out if you want to be introduced to anyone or need support. For pub psychology events, we recommend arriving early for ice breakers. We’ll also have a pub psychology quiz arranged in groups and there’s always a friendly group of us who’ll stay for drinks afterwards.

Can I come just for the talk?

Absolutely! If you'd prefer to come along for just the expert 'TED style' talk (skipping the networking/mingling bits) you're more than welcome to arrive later and before the talk begins. Please keep in mind all seats are unreserved.

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About us

Want to learn about psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and healthcare while meeting like-minded people in London? You're in the right place. Exclusive educational talks and mingling events for professionals. Conn8cting 'TED style' talks are ideal for anyone with a professional or personal interest in the topics and want to meet likeminded people.

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Info: Arrive, mingle and grab drinks. You'll be in small groups discussing intriguing discussion/ice-breaker questions (optional). If you want to meet like-minded professionals you're welcome to join. This part of the event's ideal for anyone who works (or aspires to work) in psychology, neuroscience, education, healthcare or related fields. We'll also have an interactive pub psychology quiz in groups using your mobile phone.

Info: Learn something new.

Info: Question time - the chance to ask your questions about this topic and anything else you'd like to know with our expert speaker.

Info: Informally meet our speaker and other likeminded people, continuing conversations, drinks, sharing knowledge and reflections. Whether you've got a personal or professional interest, anyone who wants to connect with professionals is welcome to join! This is a great way to expand your social and professional network.

Event Venue

The Star of Kings, 126 York Way, London, United Kingdom

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