Malie Lagendijk Coyne is an Irish psychologist and author.[1][2]

Malie Coyne
Born
Ireland
Nationality
  • Irish
Alma materNational University of Ireland, Galway, Trinity College Dublin
Scientific career
FieldsPsychology, pediatrics
InstitutionsNational University of Ireland, Galway

Background

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Coyne was born in Ireland. She is the daughter of a diplomat.[3]

As an adolescent, she attended Seoul Foreign School in Seoul, South Korea before beginning her undergraduate studies. Between 1998 and 2002, Coyne received her undergraduate degree in psychology and a Master of Science from Trinity College Dublin. In 2007, Coyne received a Doctor of Psychological Science title from the National University of Ireland, Galway.

In 2020, Coyne released her first best-selling book Love In, Love Out published by HarperCollins.[4][5][6]

Honors

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  • Mental Health Media Awards (2019)[7][8]

Books

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Personal life

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In mass media, Coyne has spoken publicly about her past struggles with eating disorders during adolescence.[9] Coyne's past experiences led to her increasing awareness about mental health issues in appearances on Irish print, radio, and television.[10][11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ McGarrigle, Saoirse (9 April 2019). "Top child psychologist Dr. Malie Coyne claims cash shouldn't stop kids getting into sport". Irish Mirror.
  2. ^ "Me and my health: Dr. Malie Coyne on her lifestyle". Belfast Telegraph. 3 August 2021.
  3. ^ "How you can help your anxious child". Echolive. 13 August 2020.
  4. ^ Jarvis, Petra; McLoughlin (2 December 2020). "Love in, Love Out: A Compassionate Approach to Parenting Your Anxious Child: Book Review (Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine)". Cambridge University Press.
  5. ^ Wayman, Sheila (20 July 2020). "How to show compassion and support for an anxious child". Irish Times.
  6. ^ Hynes, Liadan (19 July 2020). "Dr. Malie Coyne draws on her own experience for book about supporting anxious kids". Irish Independent.
  7. ^ "The Irish Times shortlisted for mental health media awards". Irish Times.
  8. ^ "Headline Mental Health Awards 2019". College Psychiatrists of Ireland. 5 December 2019.
  9. ^ "'During lockdown, my 11-year-old was hospitalised with an eating disorder'". Irish Times. 9 January 2021.
  10. ^ "Seminar will offer advice on returning to school anxieties". Irish Independent. 20 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Dr. Malie Coyne – RTE". RTÉ. 3 September 2021.
  12. ^ Colgan, Laura (2 September 2021). "Irish experts say China law that limits children's gaming time is 'astonishingly illiberal and draconian'". Irish Mirror.
  13. ^ "How letting your heart lead the way can set you on the path to a more fulfilled life". Irish Independent. 6 September 2021. p. 27.
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