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Francesca Mancino

Francesca Mancino

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Join date: Dec 9, 2024

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My name is Francesca and I am a research assistant at the Stress, Psychiatry, and Immunology (SPI) Lab at King’s College London, as well as a writer and assistant editor for Inspire the Mind.


My main area of interest is perinatal mental health, particularly how maternal wellbeing during pregnancy and the postnatal period can influence a child’s development in the long term.


I am also passionate about making science accessible and meaningful beyond academic circles, and writing for Inspire the Mind helps me achieve this by bridging the gap between research and the wider public.


I enjoy writing about a variety of topics—from research and personal interests to world events that resonate with me—using writing as a way to reflect, inform, and connect.


You can find my recent articles below.

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First Name
Francesca
Last Name
Mancino

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Jun 24, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Why is Representation Important for Young People with Scoliosis?
When the toy company Mattel launched the first-ever doll with scoliosis and a removable back brace a couple of years ago, I must admit I was genuinely and positively surprised. I was even more impressed when the global fashion retailer ASOS featured models with scoliosis in their e-commerce photos, boldly showcasing their visibly curved spines and post-surgery back scars. Although my own journey with scoliosis — including years in a back brace and a spinal surgery — is now well behind me, I f
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Apr 8, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Ensuring Real Choice in End-of-Life Care
Why Should Improvements in Palliative and Social Care Be an Integral Part of the Assisted Dying Legislation in the UK?   Trigger warning:...
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Dec 12, 2024 ∙ 5 min
Can banning surrogacy really protect human rights?
A Perspective on the Criminalisation of Procreative Tourism in Italy ‘Italy criminalises citizens who go abroad to have children through...
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