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Dr Renee Denham

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Private Practice; Medical Director, CYMHS Eating Disorder Program, Queensland Children’s Hospital
Dr Renee Denham is an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and the Medical Director of the Queensland Children’s Hospital’s CYMHS Eating Disorder Program. For over a decade, she has worked alongside a dedicated team of clinicians in this public program, providing assessment, education, and intensive evidence-based care to young people and their families. In her private practice, Dr Denham has supported many thoughtful adolescents through the challenges of their developmental years. Her work across both public and private settings has deepened her clinical interest in neurodevelopmental conditions and their impact on psychological wellbeing and eating behaviours. Passionate about sharing her insights, she regularly presents lectures and workshops at national forums, contributing to the professional understanding of eating disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions in young people.

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In today’s podcast, Dr Renee Denham shares practical insights on recognising and managing eating disorders in young people through early intervention, family engagement and evidence-based care.

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