Best Rob Cairns Podcasts (2025)

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Ironman/Ironman 70.3 Cairns 52:01

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Jim and Rob detail the ins and outs of Ironman Cairns. The two go into GREAT insider info for those racing the Ironman or the 70.3 taking place June 15th 2025. If you are not racing, a ton of good info helping to prepare you for your race day whenever that might occur. Thanks to NS Carbon Wheels for suporting the show. To get 10% off these FAST, qu…

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From Trauma to Trust: a Journey in Psychotherapy. 24:57

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Exploring Power Imbalance, Systemic Racism, and Dialogue in Mental Health. A conversation with Maxine Dennis for the 2025 BIGSPD conference. Join André from The Mental Elf for episode three of the BIGSPD 2025 Podcast in conversation with Maxine Dennis, a consultant clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst. They discuss power imbalance, systemic raci…

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Cultivating Democratic Mental Health: Relational Practice and Cooperation 18:58

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Relational Practice: making hope possible rather than despair convincing. Join André from The Mental Elf for episode two of the BIGSPD 2025 Podcast as he discusses relational practice and democratic mental health with Professor Mick McKeown. Mick is a mental health nurse academic who shares his insights on the intersection of sociology, philosophy,…

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Past, Present, and Future 35:53

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Exploring DBT: Techniques, Efficacy, and Lived Experience #BIGSPD25 Welcome to episode 1 of the BIGSPD 2025 podcast, hosted by André from the Mental Elf. This episode dives deep into Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with guest experts Professor Michaela Swales, Programme Director at the North Wales Clinical Psychology Programme, and Jenifer Dyla…

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Darren Williams - Bridging Disciplines: Highlights from the 2025 IoPPN Research Festival 13:34

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In the final episode of the 2025 IoPPN Research Festival podcast, André from The Mental Elf welcomes Dr. Darren Williams from Kings College London to discuss the upcoming festival. Dr. Williams shares insights into the diverse range of topics and speakers that will be featured, including presentations on religious cognition, autism, and the transfo…

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Juliet Foster - The ‘whole university’ approach to mental health and well-being. 15:36

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Welcome to episode 2 of the 2025 IoPPN Research Festival Podcast! In this episode, André from The Mental Elf speaks with Professor Juliet Foster, Professor of Social Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, where she is also the Dean of Education and academic lead for student mental health a…

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Edmund Sonuga-Barke: RE-STAR - multidisciplinary adventure in participatory translational science 16:34

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Welcome to the 2025 IoPPN Research Festival Podcast! In this first episode, we hear from Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke, a leading expert in developmental psychology at King’s College London. He introduces RE-STAR—a four-year, interdisciplinary research programme. RE-STAR stands for Regulating Emotions – Strengthening Adolescent Resilience. It focus…

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Oceanside 70.3 43:16

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Jim and Rob go in depth on course specifics and what to look out for at Oceanside 70.3. Watch the Youtube Recording of this episode here You can also recommend other races to join the CtC lineup via Instagram on our Counquer the Course Instagram page @conquerthecoursepodcast. Thank you for listening!! Show up to race day ready to execute YOUR best …

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Ironman New Zealand 2025 38:54

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Jim and Rob chat the course specifics and best approach to help YOU have the most successful day at Ironman New Zealand taking place Sqaturday March 1st, 2025. You can also recommend other races to join the CtC lineup via Instagram on our Counquer the Course Instagram page @conquerthecoursepodcast. Thank you for listening!! Show up to race day read…

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Challenge Wanaka Presented by Gallagher Insurance 53:23

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Jim and Rob break down course specifics and execution strategies for Challenge Wanaka Presented by Gallagher Insurance taking place February 15th 2025. Too many good nuggets of info to list here. Listen in and be fully. prepared to attack race day! Register for Challenge Wanaka Here Visit the Gallagher Insurance site here You can also recommend oth…

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Ep #12: Race Week Recap and What's Next??? 40:51

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Jim and Rob sit down to discuss and recap race week after an extrememly fun and successful time in Taupo. A lot of great take aways. The two then go on to discuss whats next on CtC. Thank you to all who listented to this series. Becauce of you we will continue to help prep athletes for races happening across the Globe. To suggest a race for Jim and…

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Ep. #11: LIVE From the IRONMAN Expo Main Stage with Bec From FulGaz, Pro Triathlete Nikki Bartlett, and Mechanic Ben Marshall 30:24

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Jim and Rob record LIVE from the Main Stage at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship Expo. Some GREAT last minute information to remember as you prepare to take on race day. Bec Burn from FulGaz, Pro Triathlete Nikki Bartlett, and Lead Bike Mechanic Ben Marshall join in on the conversation to help with last minute prep. ENJOY! We have relaly enjoyed …

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Ep #10: LIVE From Precision Hydration Tent at the IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPS! 26:04

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Jim and Rob broadcast LIVE from the Precision Hydration tent at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship Expo. Joining in on the conversation is Andy Blow, CEO of Precision Hydration. Last minute questions are answered along with race day reminders. Enjoy. Jim and Rob will be LIVE on the Ironman Main Stage at the expo Friday(12/13) at 11:30am to discuss…

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Ep #9: Race Day/Race Week Related Questions from the Athletes 32:04

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Rob and Jim address questions recieved from listeners. A ton of good race day/race week information conveyed. To access FulGaz for free enter code 30DAY-taupowc24 in the FulGaz app under Promo Code and ride the actual 70.3 World Championship course. Subscribe to Fulgaz here Follow the CtC Facebook Page for group rides on course via Fulgaz here. Sho…

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Ep #8: Preparing YOUR Race Day Execution Plan for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships 51:11

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Jim and Rob go over how to prepare a race day excution plan and offer their services to help YOU prepare yours. Also covered are race day best practices, race week LIVE podcasts with FULGAZ and Precision Hydration, and MORE! To join Rob and Jim as they lead group rides detailing the Taupo 70.3 World Champ Bike Course subscribe to Fulgaz here Follow…

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Rob Waller: Using routine clinical data to support mental health research 36:56

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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…

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Deborah Cairns: Addressing the health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities 16:34

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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 collaborat…

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Veenu Gupta: The Evolution of Lived Experience Roles #NRSMH24 30:10

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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 psyc…

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Ep #7: Ironman 70.3 Taupo World Champs Lead Bike Mechanic Ben Marshall 35:32

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Rob and Jim welcome lead bike mechanic for the 70.3 World Championsips, Ben Marshall, to the show. Ben covers topics you MUST think about NOW in anticipation of race day. Travel strategies, race week protocal, and race day best practices when it comes to bike maintenance and preparation. To join Rob and Jim as they lead group rides detailing the Ta…

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Ep #6: Andy Blow of Precision Hydration, the OFFICIAL HYDRATION on Course at the 70.3 World Champs 55:22

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Andy Blow, CEO of Precision Nutrition and Hydration, joins Jim and Rob to discuss fueling strategy, availability of PH on course, and best practices when it comes to practicing your specific nutrition strategy. A VERY important discussion! Enjoy. To join Rob and Jim as they lead group rides detailing the Taupo 70.3 World Champ Bike Course subscribe…

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Ep #5: 70.3 World Championships Taupo Race Director Wayne Reardon 46:24

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Rob and Jim welcome Race Director for the 2024 70.3 World Championships, Wayne Reardon, to the show. Wayne gives the ins and outs of race week, as well as swim/bike/run course info. Content everyone showing up to race weill will benefit from. To join Rob and Jim as they lead group rides detailing the Taupo 70.3 World Champ Bike Course subscribe to …

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Ep #4: Ironman New Zealand Race Announcer Cam Harper Joins the Convo 45:51

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Rob and Jim bring Ironman New Zealand Race Announcer Cam Harper onto the show to share his wealth of knowledge and experience he's gained by taking in and commentating on triathlon racing in Taupo for the past 21 years. Cam shares best practices leading to race day success and failures he's seen over the years leading to subpar performance. A lot t…

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Ep #3: Taupo 70.3 World Championship RUN Course Preview/Training Tips 43:06

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Jim and Rob cover the run course details and how to best train for the run portion of the race. Also coverd are the best bars to hit up after race day in the Taupo area. Follow the CtC Facebook Page for group rides on course via Fulgaz here. Show up to race day ready to execute YOUR best day by following along with the Coaches as they lay out, in d…

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EP #2: Taupo 70.3 World Championship Bike Course Detail 39:12

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Rob and Jim break down the Taupo 70.3 World Championship Bike Course. They chat over in detail the weather conditions, equipment choice, tire pressure, aid stations, and much more. Also touching on accomodation suggestions at the outset of the show and virtual rides via FulGaz the duo will be coaching atheltes through. Keep up to speed with group r…

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Eco-anxiety to agency: mental health in the age of climate change 20:32

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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 ex…

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EP #1: Taupo Swim Course in Detail, Training Strategies, Insider Tips 42:17

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Coach Rob and Coach Jim detail the Taupo Half Triathlon World Championship Swim Course giving insider information on swim course conditions, how to prepare for the swim, sighting tips, warm up strategies, etc. To join Rob and Jim as they lead group rides detailing the Taupo 70.3 World Champ Bike Course subscribe to Fulgaz here Follow the CtC Facebo…

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From Chekhov to Psychedelics: A Conversation with Femi Oyebode 17:23

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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…

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From Prozac to Performance: Dan Stein Discusses Cosmetic Psychopharmacology 12:46

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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 cogn…

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Anthony Bateman on Mentalizing and 'Personality Disorders' 28:18

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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 diso…

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Mel Ball - The Wind and the Sun: A Fable of Lived Experience Leadership 21:50

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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 effec…

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David Nutt on Alcohol: The Ultimate Psychopharmacological Challenge 18:31

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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 And…

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Understanding Biological Pathways Towards ADHD: Barbara Franke's 40-Year Tour of ADHD Research #BAP2024 17:12

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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 im…

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Melanie Abas - Global mental health and the ambition to end HIV/AIDS 24:09

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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. Alon…

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Sonia Johnson - What does research tell us about how care and support for people with a 'personality disorder' diagnosis could be improved? 29:48

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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 Dis…

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Edgar Jones - The roots of research excellence at the Maudsley-IoPPN 16:10

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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, P…

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Anne Lingford-Hughes, Belinda Lennox & Bill Deakin 22:33

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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…

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Emily Simonoff - The King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People 18:47

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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 th…

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Gavin Davidson - Personality disorder, mental capacity and compulsory intervention 34:51

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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 conferen…

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David Baldwin and Catherine Harmer - Previewing the #BAP2024 Summer Meeting 20:07

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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 …

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John Krystal - Ketamine for depression #BAP2024 17:57

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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 ask…

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Heather O'Mahen - Are perinatal community mental health teams effective? What's the evidence? 19:10

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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-…

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Zoë Darwin and Jacob Stokoe - Gestational and non-gestational parents: transcending existing perinatal mental health frameworks 27:47

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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 Pe…

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PPI in the AVATAR2 Trial - Alie Phiri, Leonie Richardson and Stephanie Allan 22:57

2y ago22:57

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Effective patient and public involvement (PPI) is crucial to conducting research that meets the needs and values of patients. In this podcast, we hear from a team of researchers and people with lived experience about getting involved in the AVATAR2 trial. This study is investigating the effects of digital avatar therapy in people with psychosis who…

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Sustainability and climate change - Roslyn Morgan and Kate Charlesworth #Quality2023 11:42

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Roslyn Morgan and Kate Charlesworth speak to Laura Hemming from The Mental Elf about their sessions at the Quality Forum in Melbourne in October 2023. Roslyn Morgan is the ANMF (Vic Branch) Environmental Health Officer and her talk at #Quality2023 in Melbourne is entitled: Workplace Sustainability and Environmental Reform, Be the change. Dr Kate Ch…

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Danny Smith on investigating the role of light, circadian rhythms and sleep in bipolar disorder 23:15

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Professor Daniel Smith from Edinburgh University gives a short overview of bipolar disorder, and introduces two studies he is working on to investigate the role of light, circadian rhythms and sleep in bipolar disorder, and their effect on the action of lithium as a treatment. This podcast is part of the Annual Scientific Meeting of NHS Research Sc…

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Simon Hackett on Arts Psychotherapy in people with Intellectual Disabilities - #NRSMH23 17:20

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Simon Hackett sits down with Douglas Badenoch to discuss Arts Psychotherapy for people with Intellectual Disabilities. This recording was made as a preview to the Annual Scientific Meeting of NHS Research Scotland's Mental Health Network on 30th October 2023. Find out more about the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - People Who Are Homeless: Claire Doherty and Jennie Hutton 9:23

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Claire Doherty and Jennie Hutton speak to Laura Hemming from The Mental Elf about their sessions at the Quality Forum in Melbourne in October 2023. Claire Doherty is Senior Research and Evaluation Officer at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne. Jennie Hutton is an Emergency Physician and Hon Senior Research Fellow at the Victorian Virtual Emergency …

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Bryn Lloyd Evans on Loneliness and Social Prescribing #NRSMH23 21:48

2y ago21:48

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Professor Bryn Lloyd Evans from UCL talks to Douglas Badenoch about his clinical work and research on loneliness and social prescribing in people with severe mental illness. Bryn will be presenting further details of his work at the #NRSMH23 Annual Scientific Meeting on 30 October 2023. Find out more information about the event Hosted on Acast. See…

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People powered change: Bianca Forrester and Paresh Dawda 21:50

2y ago21:50

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Bianca Forrester and Paresh Dawda speak to Laura Hemming from The Mental Elf about their sessions at the Quality Forum in Melbourne in October 2023. Bianca Forrester is a GP Academic at the Western Victoria Primary Health Network. Her talk at the Quality Forum in Melbourne is entitled: "Towards a regional primary care learning health system: from c…

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Co-PACT project audio documentary 25:51

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This audio documentary accompanies an online and in person photo exhibition, which details the experiences of diverse people detained under the Mental Health Act. Sixty people took part in the project led by Oxford University, and funded by the NIHR Policy Research Programme, which captured their reflections on the process of detention and life on …