These podcasts are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in child and adolescent mental health. They bridge the gap between rigorous research and practical application, featuring expert discussions on mental health. Each episode highlights cutting-edge studies offering insights into findings, and implications for practice.
The series caters to clinicians, researchers, and those interested in mental health. Available on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, it’s an accessible way to stay informed about advancements in the field.
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Ian Hamilton on Addiction and Substance Use
Oct 25, 2019
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Ian Hamilton, Associate Professor of Addiction at the University of York, discusses the impact that substance use can have on a young person's mental health. Ian wrote the ACAMH Topic Guide on Addiction and Substance Use. He is a lecturer in mental health in the Department of Health Sciences, with an interest in the relationship between substance use and mental health (Dual Diagnosis).
In Conversation... Prof. Roz Shafran
Oct 11, 2019
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Roz covers a range of subjects on mental health, including looking at the work her and her team undertake at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This includes innovations such a mental health 'booth' for children and families. Roz also looks at the rise of dysfunctional perfectionism, what makes a young person vulnerable and the implications and interventions.
In Conversation... Dr. Trudie Roussow
Oct 01, 2019
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In this podcast, Dr. Trudie Roussow discusses Mentalisation Based Treatment for adolescents (MBT-A), how it differs from MBT for adults, and how this type of intervention can be utilised for those who self-harm. Trudie is one of the speakers at our National Conference on Suicide and Self-harm, 8 November, London.
In Conversation... Suicide and Self-harm with Dr. Abigail Russell
Sep 26, 2019
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Abigail discusses her paper on inflammation and self-harm, its findings and implications moving forward. As well as the cohort study (ALSPAC), to school interventions and creating change through national dialogue.
In Conversation... Autism with Dr. Ann Ozsivadjian
Sep 19, 2019
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Ann talks about the prevalence of mental health problems in ASD, preventing mental health problems before they occur, interventions and psychological therapies and techniques she draws upon herself as a clinical psychologist.
In Conversation... Suicide and Self-harm with Professor David Cottrell
Sep 09, 2019
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David discusses school-based interventions, recent studies on prevention/intervention and (SHIFT), a large multi-centre randomised controlled trial, investigating systemic family therapy following teenage self-harm.
In Conversation… Suicide and Self-harm with Professor Lars Mehlum
Sep 09, 2019
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Lars discusses dialectical behaviour therapy for adolescents (DBT-A) as an intervention, his most recent paper in The JCPP, national strategies for suicide prevention and the latest clinical research.
In Conversation... ADHD with Dr Sinead Rhodes
Aug 08, 2019
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Dr Sinead Rhodes discusses ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders with freelance journalist Jo Carlowe. Includes Sinead's latest research, cognitive factors underlying mental health and tailored interventions.
In Conversation...Parenting with Prof. Stephen Scott
Aug 01, 2019
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Professor Stephen Scott talks about using parenting as an intervention in young people's mental health and future prospects. The discussion includes the latest research on parenting programmes, insecure attachment and digital interventions.
In Conversation... Psychosis with Dr. Helen Fisher
Jul 22, 2019
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Dr. Helen Fisher talks about psychosis in young people. The discussion includes the development of psychosis in young people, the risk factors, and how Helen is playing a part to increase the awareness of psychosis to the general public.
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