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The Mental Elf previews the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network Annual Scientific Meeting with Dr. Rob Waller, Consultant Psychiatrist from NHS Lothian.
They discuss the rapid digital transformation in NHS mental health services triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the implementation of video consultations and electronic records in CAMHS. Dr. Waller shares his insights on overcoming hardware and software challenges, enhancing data accessibility, and utilizing clinical data for research and service improvements. The conversation touches on the importance of multidisciplinary approaches, the impact of technology on patient care, and the role of AI and big data in mental health research. Join us to explore the intersection of technology and mental health care and learn about the potential benefits for clinicians and researchers.
00:00 Introduction to the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network Annual Scientific Meeting
00:30 Impact of the Pandemic on Digital Transformation in NHS Lothian
02:05 Challenges and Solutions in Digital Record Keeping
04:23 National and Local Perspectives on Digital Health Services
06:10 Lessons from New Zealand and Structured Digital Transformation
09:51 Developing and Implementing Digital Forms
17:01 Monitoring and Improving Digital Health Practices
23:19 The Role of DataLoch in Mental Health Research
34:49 Hopes for the Conference
Find out more:
Digital capability framework for NHS ScotlandLeadership development programmeDataLoch: their trusted data repository for researchHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Douglas Badenoch and Prof. Deborah Cairns from the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory as they delve into the health disparities faced by those with learning disabilities.
In this podcast preview, Deborah shares groundbreaking research findings from comprehensive health checks, cancer studies, and big data analysis. Learn how collaborative efforts in the medical field are driving changes to improve healthcare access and outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities.
Don't miss the insightful discussion on November 7th at the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Annual Scientific Meeting in Edinburgh. Follow our live coverage using the hashtag #NRSMH24.
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This Mental Elf podcast is part of the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network's Annual Scientific Meeting, 7th November 2024.
Host Douglas speaks with Dr. Veenu Gupta, Assistant Professor at Durham University, about the burgeoning role of the Lived Experience Workforce in mental health research. Dr. Gupta, who has personal experience with psychosis, shares insights into how lived experiences inform and shape research, training, and clinical practices.
The discussion delves into the historical context of lived experience roles, the challenges and benefits of integrating personal experiences with professional work, and the various roles within the lived experience workforce. Dr. Gupta also highlights findings from her PhD research, emphasising the importance of support, supervision, and balancing the power dynamics in research settings.
Tune in to learn about the evolution, current landscape, and future directions of lived experience roles in mental health research, as well as practical advice for both researchers and lived experience professionals.
00:00 The Evolution of Lived Experience Roles in Mental Health Research
00:34 Meet Dr. Veenu Gupta
02:16 Veenu's Journey and Research Focus
05:24 Challenges and Evolution in Lived Experience Roles
08:08 Historical Context of Lived Experience Work
12:18 Different Lived Experience Roles
15:54 Support Needs for Lived Experience Researchers
18:33 Future Directions and Support for Lived Experience Workforce
21:37 Final Question: Advice for Researchers and Health Professionals
21:46 Importance of Lived Experience in Research
22:35 Balancing Power Dynamics in Research
23:23 Challenges and Emotional Labour in Lived Experience Roles
25:46 Introduction to Q Studies
28:15 Feedback and Impact of Research
Further reading:
Gupta, V., Eames, C., Golding, L. et al. Understanding the identity of lived experience researchers and providers: a conceptual framework and systematic narrative review. Res Involv Engagem 9, 26 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-023-00439-0Gupta, V., Eames, C., Bryant, A. et al. Identifying the priorities for supervision by lived experience researchers: a Q sort study. Res Involv Engagem 10, 66 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-024-00596-wHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As climate change accelerates, so does the mental distress it causes. In this episode, we interview Dr. Elizabeth Marks and Dr. Kris De Meyer to explore the critical intersection between mental health and climate change.
We discuss eco-anxiety - the difficult emotions caused by direct or indirect exposure to climate change - and consider to what extent such emotions should be considered a clinical disorder. We also explore the unequal burden of climate change across populations and how fear-based climate messaging can be unhelpful. The episode goes on to suggest strategies for addressing both climate change and mental health, such as the benefits of 'action-based storytelling’ and the potential of individual agency and collective action to confront these challenges in an uncertain and changing world.
00:00 Introduction
02:00 What is eco-anxiety?
04:54 Inequalities in impact of climate change
07:25 Media messaging around climate change
12:04 What can we do in response to climate change?
19:42 Conclusion
Dr. Elizabeth Marks
Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Bath
Deputy Director, Bath Centre for Mindfulness and Community
https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/elizabeth-marks
Dr. Kris De Meyer
Research Fellow, King’s College London Department of Neuroimaging
Visiting Lecturer, King’s College London, Department of Geography
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/kris-de-meyer
Director, University College London Climate Action Unit
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-action-unit/how-we-work
Production creditsThis podcast was produced by a group of PhD students from UCL. Huge thanks from the Mental Elf to the podcast team (in alphabetical order):
Alex Martin, PhD student, University College London
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmartin111/
Annabelle Olsson, PhD student, University College London
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-eveline-olsson-806b2214a/
Jasmine Lee (Presenter), PhD student, University College London
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmineleecy/
Jehanita Jesuthasan, PhD student, University College London
https://linkedin.com/in/jehanita-jesuthasan-0321851a3
Oliwia Stecko, PhD student, University College London
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliwia-stecko
Ritika Chokhani, PhD student, University College London
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritika-chokhani
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Welcome to the final episode of the British Association for Psychopharmacology 50th Anniversary Summer Meeting Podcast.
In this episode, Andre is joined by Professor Femi Oyebode from the University of Birmingham. They discuss a broad range of topics, from Anton Chekhov's novella 'Ward Number Six' to the future of psychedelic medicine in psychiatry.
Femi Oyebode shares insights on the evolution of psychiatric treatments, the significance of understanding historical psychiatric care, and the potential revolutionary impact of psychedelics.
Follow the hashtag BAP2024 on social media platforms for more updates. Don't miss this deep dive into the intricate world of psychiatry!
00:00 Introduction to the BAP 2024 Podcast
00:52 Meet Professor Femi Oyebode
01:27 Exploring Anton Chekhov's Ward Number Six
01:42 The State of Psychiatric Treatments
09:05 The Promise of Psychedelic Medicine
16:16 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Highlights
Show links:
British Association for Psychopharmacology 50th anniversary summer meeting
https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024
Femi Oyebode
https://femioyebode.com
BBC Radio 4 - Is Psychiatry Working?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001h3y5
Anton Chekhov’s Ward No 6
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_No._6
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Exploring Cosmetic Psychopharmacology with Professor Dan Stein | BAP2024 Podcast Episode 6
Welcome to episode six of the BAP 2024 Podcast! Join André from The Mental Elf as he interviews Professor Dan Stein from the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
They discuss the intriguing topic of cosmetic psychopharmacology and its implications on cognitive and mood enhancement. Learn about the history and conceptual challenges in this field as we preview Professor Stein's upcoming lecture at the BAP Conference in Birmingham.
Don't miss this deep dive into the world of psychotropic drugs and their off-label use for cognitive and affective enhancement.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:39 Event Coverage and Social Media
01:02 Introducing Dan Stein and Cosmetic Psychopharmacology
01:36 Understanding Cosmetic Psychopharmacology
03:09 Cosmetic vs. Clinical Psychopharmacology
05:44 Examples and Ethical Considerations
08:00 Scientific Evidence and Challenges
10:42 Conclusion and Upcoming Talk
12:02 Closing Remarks and Podcast Promotion
Find out more about the BAP Summer Meeting and get your ticket now at: https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024
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In episode four of the 2024 BIGSPD Podcast, André from The Mental Elf speaks with Anthony Bateman, a visiting professor at UCL and consultant at the Anna Freud Centre. Bateman discusses the concept of mentalizing, its role in human behavior, and the effectiveness of mentalization-based treatment (MBT) for conditions like borderline personality disorder and trauma. He explores the adaptability of MBT across various disorders and emphasizes personalized treatment. The conversation also touches on the debate about the classification of personality disorders and the impact of trauma and loneliness on treatment outcomes.
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Meet Anthony Bateman: Background and Expertise
01:53 Understanding Mentalizing
03:28 Development and Importance of Mentalizing
04:35 Impact of Early Trauma on Mentalizing
07:24 Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) Explained
11:09 Effectiveness and Adaptability of MBT
16:35 Challenges and Considerations in MBT
24:45 The Debate on Personality Disorder Labels
27:27 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
BIGSPD is the British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder and their annual conference takes place in Belfast on 18-20 June 2024. Find out more at: https://bigspd.org.uk/conferences-and-events/annual-conference/
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In this episode of the BIGSPD Podcast, host André interviews Mel Ball, the first board-level Director for Lived Experience in the NHS. Mel shares her journey from grassroots peer support to her current leadership role, highlighting the importance of lived experience in transforming NHS services. She discusses the cultural changes required for effective co-production and lived experience leadership, and reflects on the broader systemic challenges and opportunities within the mental health sector. Mel also previews her upcoming keynote talk at the BIGSPD conference in Belfast, entitled 'The Wind and the Sun, A Fable of Lived Experience Leadership,' emphasising the moral and creative aspects of lived experience leadership.
00:00 Introduction to the BIGSPD Podcast
01:18 Meet Mel Ball: Director for Lived Experience
04:00 The Journey of Lived Experience Leadership
07:21 Roles and Responsibilities in the NHS
09:41 Challenges and Reflections
12:51 Future of Lived Experience Leadership
20:17 Invitation to the BIGSPD Conference
21:21 Closing Remarks
BIGSPD is the British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder and their annual conference takes place in Belfast on 18-20 June 2024. Find out more at: https://bigspd.org.uk/conferences-and-events/annual-conference/
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In episode five of the BAP 2024 podcast, Professor David Nutt, a renowned psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist from Imperial College London, delves into the psychopharmacological aspects of alcohol. David Nutt is a past president of the British Association for Psychopharmacology and of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology.
Hosted by André from the Mental Elf, this episode touches on the history and effects of alcohol, its social role, and the development of safer functional alternatives like Sentia. Prof. Nutt also discusses the future of drug policies and the rational use of regulated substances, providing a compelling preview of his upcoming talk at the BAP summer meeting in July.
00:00 Introduction to the BAP 2024 Podcast
01:04 Meet Professor David Nutt
02:14 Understanding Alcohol's Effects
04:07 The Popularity and Social Role of Alcohol
07:40 Exploring Alternatives to Alcohol
13:32 Future of Drug Policy and Safe Alternatives
17:15 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Find out more about the BAP Summer Meeting and get your ticket now at: https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024
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In this episode of the BAP Podcast, host André from the Mental Elf interviews Professor Barbara Franke, a molecular biologist from Radboud University in Nijmegen, about the complexities of ADHD.
Franke discusses the genetic and environmental factors contributing to ADHD, the challenges of diagnosing the disorder in different populations, and the impact of societal views on ADHD. She emphasizes the need for integrated research and cross-disciplinary approaches, highlighting the importance of involving patients in the research process. Franke also addresses concerns about the neurodiversity movement and its potential implications for ADHD care and support. The episode covers key topics in ADHD research and sets the stage for more inclusive and comprehensive studies in the future.
01:54 Understanding ADHD: Causes and Factors
03:50 Genetics and ADHD
05:01 Societal Perspectives on ADHD
08:05 Underdiagnosis and Overdiagnosis of ADHD
10:14 Future Directions in ADHD Research
12:58 Challenges in Cross-Disciplinary Science
13:48 Co-Production in ADHD Research
16:15 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
Find out more about the BAP Summer Meeting and get your ticket now at: https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024
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Welcome to the third and final episode of the 2024 IoPPN Research Festival podcast. Every year the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience hosts a 1 day festival that brings together a really diverse mix of mental health scientists, to present their work and learn from each other.
The theme this year is Origins and New Beginnings. Alongside the keynote talks from Melanie Abas, Emily Simonoff and Edgar Jones, there will be 21 lightning talks from some of the institute's top researchers, staff and students.
In this third podcast episode, we meet Melanie Amna Abas, Professor of Global Mental Health at King's College London. She's a psychiatric epidemiologist and a psychiatrist who cares for people in South London but also in Zimbabwe where she has worked clinically and as a researcher for many years. Her early research in Zimbabwe looked at the social origins of depression in women, and from there she has gone on to conduct interdisciplinary epidemiological research in other countries including Thailand, Moldova & Sri Lanka.
Her talk at the festival focuses on Global mental health and the ambition to end HIV/AIDS. You can hear more from Prof Abas at the 2024 IoPPN Research Festival, taking place on 15th May 2024: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ioppn-research-festival--tickets-856888826547?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Sonia Johnson is Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry at UCL, Director of the NIHR Policy Research Unit for Mental Health, and a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked for over 20 years in an Early Intervention Service for Psychosis. Episode 2 of the 2024 BIGSPD podcast.
BIGSPD is the British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder and their annual conference takes place in Belfast on 18-20 June 2024. Find out more at: https://bigspd.org.uk/conferences-and-events/annual-conference/
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Welcome to episode 2 of the IoPPN Research Festival podcast. The festival takes place in South London on Wednesday 15th May 2024, and this year the theme is Origins and New Beginnings and there will be keynote talks from Melanie Abas, Emily Simonoff and Edgar Jones.
We're focusing on origins in this second podcast episode, as we meet Edgar Jones, Professor of the History of Medicine and Psychiatry at the IoPPN. He was awarded a Wellcome grant to explore the clinical and research blueprint of the Maudsley Hospital from its foundation in 1916 to the immediate post-1945 years. In this 15 minute podcast conversation with André Tomlin, we'll hear about the founding of the Maudsley at the beginning of the 20th century and the turbulent times through which this hospital grew.
You can hear more from Prof Jones at the 2024 IoPPN Research Festival, taking place on 15th May 2024: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ioppn-research-festival--tickets-856888826547?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Welcome to a new episode of the BAP podcast. The British Association for Psychopharmacology are celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2024. We'll be joining them in Birmingham for their annual summer meeting, which takes place from the 21st to the 24th of July.
This episode of the podcast features three people who've been involved with BAP for many years:
Anne Lingford-Hughes, Professor of Addiction Biology & Head of the Division of Psychiatry at Imperial College London,
Belinda Lennox Professor of Psychiatry, Head of the University Department of Psychiatry in Oxford, and
Bill Deakin, Emeritus Professor at the Division of Neuroscience at Manchester University, and also Past President of the BAP.
Along with Allan Young, this group of incredibly knowledgable and experienced academic clinicians have been invited to run the closing session of the conference this year, entitled: the past and future of the BAP.
Find out more about the BAP Summer Meeting and get your ticket now at: https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024
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Professor Emily Simonoff is Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN).
In this podcast, she speaks to André Tomlin from the Mental Elf about the new King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People https://www.kingsmaudsley.org
You can hear more from Prof Simonoff at the 2024 IoPPN Research Festival, taking place on 15th May 2024: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ioppn-research-festival--tickets-856888826547?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Prof Gavin Davidson from Queen’s University Belfast and Dr Iain McDougall and Steph Kerr from Belfast Health and Social Care Trust talk about personality disorder, mental capacity and compulsory intervention on episode 1 of the 2024 BIGSPD podcast.
BIGSPD is the British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder and their annual conference takes place in Belfast on 18-20 June 2024. Find out more at: https://bigspd.org.uk/conferences-and-events/annual-conference/
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In this podcast conversation, Professor David Baldwin (President of the British Association for Psychopharmacology) and Professor Catherine Harmer (President Elect of the BAP) preview the 2024 Summer Meeting which will take place in Birmingham on 21st - 24th July 2024 at the University of Birmingham: https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024
They speak about the history of the BAP, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024 and invite you to join us at the conference which brings together people interested in psychopharmacology, including BAP members and non-members, and non-clinical and clinical scientists.
The Mental Elf will be covering it live on Twitter and you can follow along using the hashtag #BAP2024 https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BAP2024&src=typed_query&f=live
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Professor John Krystal will be giving a Guest Lecture at the 2024 British Association for Psychopharmacology Summer Meeting in Birmingham on 24th July 2024. His talk is entitled: Linking depression pathophysiology to the mechanism of action of ketamine and “next generation” treatments.
In this 18-minute podcast, André Tomlin from The Mental Elf asks John Krystal how he first got into ketamine research and where we are now with this promising intervention for people with severe and enduring depression.
John Krystal, MD is Professor of Translational Research and Professor of Psychiatry, of Neuroscience, and of Psychology; Co-Director, Yale Center for Clinical Investigation; Chair, Psychiatry; Chief of Psychiatry, Yale New Haven Hospital; Director: NIAAA Center for the Translational Neuroscience of Alcoholism; Director, Clinical Neuroscience Division, VA National Center for PTSD
https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/john-krystal/
The British Association for Psychopharmacology 2024 Summer Meeting will take place in Birmingham on 21st - 24th July 2024 at the University of Birmingham: https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024
The Mental Elf will be covering it live on Twitter and you can follow along using the hashtag #BAP2024 https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BAP2024&src=typed_query&f=live
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Professor Heather O'Mahen from the University of Exeter previews her talk at the 2024 UK and Ireland Marcé Society Annual Conference in London on 25th January: Are perinatal community mental health teams effective? What's the evidence?
Find out more about the International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health https://marcesociety.com/regional-groups/uk-ireland-marce-society/
View the programme for the 2024 UK and Ireland Marcé Society Annual Conference https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets/ukims-flyer-jan-2024-v7.pdf
Get tickets for the UK and Ireland Marcé Society Annual Conference in London on 25th January: https://estore.kcl.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/academic-faculties/institute-of-psychiatry-psychology-neuroscience/health-service-and-population-research/ukims-conference-2024
Follow Heather O'Mahen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@HeatherWillis18
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Zoë Darwin from the University of Huddersfield and Jacob Stokoe from Transparent Change preview their talk at the 2024 UK and Ireland Marcé Society Annual Conference in London on 25th January: Gestational and non-gestational parents: transcending existing perinatal mental health frameworks.
Find out more about the International Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health https://marcesociety.com/regional-groups/uk-ireland-marce-society/
View the programme for the 2024 UK and Ireland Marcé Society Annual Conference https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/assets/ukims-flyer-jan-2024-v7.pdf
Get tickets for the UK and Ireland Marcé Society Annual Conference in London on 25th January: https://estore.kcl.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/academic-faculties/institute-of-psychiatry-psychology-neuroscience/health-service-and-population-research/ukims-conference-2024
Follow Jacob Stokoe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jacobtheseahorse?lang=en
Follow Zoë Darwin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoe_darwin
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