At the Back of Your Mind
By At the Back of Your Mind
At the Back of Your MindJul 20, 2023
Closing the gap between research and clinical practice with Andre Tomlin from Mental Elf
Can’t believe that we’re at the end of another season! In this final episode, we delve into the challenges of science communication, and getting good quality research out there to benefit mental health patients with information scientist and creator of the Mental Elf blog, Andre Tomlin.
When science bends for the researchers with Prof. Ben Goldacre
Today our Hosts are joined by doctor, academic and science writer Ben Goldacre to talk about bad science and the best practices for reporting data from research studies.
Living with Psychosis with Hazel Cornhill from Reality Tourists podcast
This week our Hosts sit down with mental health campaigner and host of the Reality Tourists podcast Hazel Cornhill, for a candid discussion about their journey with psychosis and schizoaffective disorder, as well as their work to improve mental health services.
Lesser-known eating disorders and the road to recovery with Clare Liedstrand
Join us for an insightful conversation as our Hosts speak to friend and colleague Clare Liedstrand about her lived experience of avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, and the importance of raising awareness about all the various forms of eating disorder.
NHS: Burnout, Resilience and the Role of the Workplace with Prof. Dame Anne-Marie Rafferty CBE
In this week’s episode, Carolina and Maryam are joined by Professor of Nursing Policy Dame Anne-Marie Rafferty CBE to talk about the NHS crisis, its disastrous impact on the mental health of nurses and healthcare staff, and the urgent need for change.
Myth busters: Who you gonna call? (LIVE EPISODE)
Instead of busting ghosts, we’re busting neuroscience myths in this special live episode coming to you from the IoPPN building at King’s College London. So, swap your proton packs for some science facts and join our hosts, Carolina and Juliette, and our studio audience as we debunk some common misconceptions about mental illness.
Serotonin: What is its role in treating depression?
Our Hosts are once again joined by King’s Professor of Biological Psychiatry Carmine Pariante to talk about the continued debate surrounding the serotonin hypothesis of depression and the use of antidepressant medication.
Why are women underdiagnosed with autism with Emily Katy
Today the Hosts are joined by writer and trustee for the Autistic Girls Network charity, Emily Katy, who discusses her experience with autism, challenging society’s perception of autism, as well as her new book!
Childhood Trauma and its Effects on Mental Health with Prof. Charlotte Cecil
Join us for an interesting conversation with Prof. Charlotte Cecil, specialist in genetics, epigenetics, and gene X environment approaches at Erasmus Medical Centre, to understand early exposure to trauma and its possible effects on long-term mental health.
Is Psychology Not a Science?
Welcome back! In this first episode we are excited to share with you a conversation amongst our hosts, on "is psychology a science?" What are your thoughts?
How far can AI take mental health care and how far is too far?
Your favourite mental health podcast is back!
We’re kicking off our brand-new season with a deep dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence for mental health care with Director of AI in Medicine Lab & Coordinator of the EarlyCause Project, Professor Karim Lekadir, and Professor of Biological Psychiatry Carmine Pariante.
Head over to inspirethemind.org/atthebackofyourmind for more episodes, transcripts, social media, and contact information.
Reality TV and mental health: Are they compatible?
For our exciting final episode, we unpack the controversies surrounding the reality TV show Love Island, regarding the handling of contestants’ mental health, as well as looking after our own when viewing.
And that’s a wrap! Thank you for listening to us all the way through. We look forward to seeing you again for Season 2!
Rapping to Raise Awareness About Mental Health Struggles with Dr. Akeem Sule
Ever jammed out to a song without realising the true meaning behind the lyrics? Consultant psychiatrist and co-founder of the initiative HipHopPsych, Dr. Akeem Sule talks to us about how we can better understand the mental health problems of underrepresented communities through analysing hip-hop song lyrics.
Women in Science: Why the conversation is still ongoing with Prof. Paola Dazzan
Join us for an insightful discussion with researcher and perinatal psychiatrist, Professor Paola Dazzan, on diversity within academia and beyond, as well as the importance of diverse perspectives and voices in science.
TikTok: Friend or Foe of Mental Health?
In this episode, our hosts Maryam and Juliette dive into the different ways mental health is represented on social media platforms like TikTok and what science has to say.
Drawing People’s Long-COVID Stories With Monique Jackson
Artist and long-COVID patient advocate Monique Jackson sat down with the hosts to chat about what chronic illness can reveal about the mind-body connection and reflecting different long-COVID experiences in the art she creates.
The Lesser-Known Role of the Immune System in Mental Health With Dr. Etta Nettis
Explore the link between mental and physical health in this insightful episode with psychiatrist and researcher, Dr. Etta Nettis. Today we cover the interaction between the immune system and mental health, what it’s like to be a woman in academia, as well as a sneaky reveal of Etta’s science celebrity crush!
Full transcript for this episode and more can be found at: https://www.inspirethemind.org/atboym-transcripts/
Pilot: What’s At the Back of Your Mind?
Hello and welcome to the very first episode of At the Back of Your Mind! Meet the wonderful hosts of the podcast – Carolina, Juliette and Maryam. Find out who we are, why we started this podcast, what to expect and about the science behind mental health.
Full transcript for this episode and more can be found at: https://www.inspirethemind.org/atboym-transcripts/
Trailer
Join three mental health researchers from King’s College London on #AtTheBackOfYourMind, a podcast brought to you by the team behind the InSPIre the Mind blog. Maryam, Juliette and Carolina chat about all things mental health, from lived experiences to exciting new research and everything in between. Hear new and different perspectives from special guests, including clinicians, researchers, professionals, artists, and many other mental health field experts. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a cup of tea and join us for a good chat.
Full transcript for this episode and more can be found at: https://www.inspirethemind.org/atboym-transcripts/podcast-trailer