Cristina Eddo
About Cristina Eddo
Cristina Eddo is a Qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner with extensive experience in mental health support and advocacy. She currently works at Mind and Think Ahead, and hosts a podcast focused on faith, mental health, and personal development.
Work at Mind
Cristina Eddo currently serves as a Qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner at Mind, a role she has held since 2020. Prior to this position, she worked as a Trainee Educational Mental Health Practitioner at Mind from 2019 to 2020 for one year. In her current role, she focuses on providing support and guidance to individuals facing mental health challenges, utilizing her educational background and practical experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Eddo has a strong educational background in psychology and sociology. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Aston University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she obtained a Diploma in Psychology from King's College London from 2019 to 2020. Her foundational studies include A-Levels in Psychology, Sociology, and Mathematics from Palmer's College, and a High School diploma in Biology from Istituto Superiore Giacomo Antonietti.
Background in Mental Health
Cristina Eddo has extensive experience in the mental health sector. She has worked as an Assertive Outreach Tutor at TCES Group for seven months in 2019 and as a Mental Health Citizen Researcher at Involve from 2017 to 2018. Her roles have included direct interaction with individuals needing support and conducting qualitative research to inform mental health practices.
Podcasting and Advocacy
In addition to her professional roles, Cristina Eddo is a podcaster and Mental Health Ambassador at Anchor since 2020. Her podcast focuses on themes of faith, mental health, and personal development, allowing her to reach a diverse audience. Through her advocacy work, she promotes mental health awareness and engages in discussions that aim to destigmatize mental health issues.
Previous Work Experience
Cristina Eddo has held various roles prior to her current positions. She worked as a Pre-employment Administrator at Cohesion Recruitment LTD from 2016 to 2018 and as a Research Assistant at Aston University in 2018. Additionally, she has experience as a Student Mentor and Sociology Mentor with Aim Higher, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of educational and mental health support.