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The Mental Elf

Welcome to the Mental Elf podcast, which features interviews with leading experts in mental health: researchers, clinicians, practitioners and experts by experience.I will help you keep up to date with the latest reliable mental health research.Our podcasts are recorded at major mental health events and conferences, and explore a wide range of topics relevant to people who work in mental health and related fields.Check out the Mental Elf website for thousands of free blogs summarising the latest

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24:57

From Trauma to Trust: a Journey in Psychotherapy.

The Mental Elf ·

2025/06/04

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 racism in mental health services, and the role of genuine dialogue and self-reflection. Maxine shares her clinical experiences and discusses the complexity of

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18:58

Cultivating Democratic Mental Health: Relational...

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2025/05/16

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, and politics in mental health. In this episode, you'll learn about the key themes of his upcoming keynote talk at the British and Irish Group for the

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35:53

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Past, Present, and Future

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2025/05/14

Exploring DBT: Techniques, Efficacy, and Lived Experience #BIGSPD25Welcome 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 Dylan, an Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner and DBT Therapist. Together, they explore the success, challenges, and future of DBT, discussing various

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13:34

Darren Williams - Bridging Disciplines: Highlights...

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2025/05/07

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 transformative effects of AI in medicine. He also emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and how this is supported at King's College

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15:36

Juliet Foster - The ‘whole university’ approach to...

The Mental Elf ·

2025/05/02

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 and wellbeing. Juliet is giving a keynote talk at the upcoming IoPPN Research Festival.The conversation delves into the 'Whole University Approach to

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16:34

Edmund Sonuga-Barke: RE-STAR - multidisciplinary...

The Mental Elf ·

2025/04/08

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 focuses on neurodivergent young people, such as those with ADHD or autistic traits, who are at higher risk of developing depression during adolescence.Right

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36:56

Rob Waller: Using routine clinical data to support...

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2024/11/04

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

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16:34

Deborah Cairns: Addressing the health inequalities...

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2024/11/01

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

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30:10

Veenu Gupta: The Evolution of Lived Experience Roles...

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2024/10/29

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

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20:32

Eco-anxiety to agency: mental health in the age of...

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2024/08/22

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

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17:23

From Chekhov to Psychedelics: A Conversation with...

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2024/07/20

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

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12:46

From Prozac to Performance: Dan Stein Discusses...

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2024/07/20

Exploring Cosmetic Psychopharmacology with Professor Dan Stein | BAP2024 Podcast Episode 6Welcome 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

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28:18

Anthony Bateman on Mentalizing and 'Personality...

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2024/06/11

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

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21:50

Mel Ball - The Wind and the Sun: A Fable of Lived...

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2024/06/10

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

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18:31

David Nutt on Alcohol: The Ultimate...

The Mental Elf ·

2024/06/07

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

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17:12

Understanding Biological Pathways Towards ADHD:...

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2024/06/06

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

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24:09

Melanie Abas - Global mental health and the ambition...

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2024/05/14

Welcome to the third and final episode of the 2024IoPPN 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'stop researchers,

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Sonia Johnson - What does research tell us about how...

The Mental Elf ·

2024/05/09

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 Disorderand their annual conference takes place in Belfast on 18-20 June 2024. Find out more at:

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Edgar Jones - The roots of research excellence at the...

The Mental Elf ·

2024/05/07

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

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22:33

Anne Lingford-Hughes, Belinda Lennox & Bill Deakin

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2024/05/03

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 theDivision of Psychiatry at Imperial College London,Belinda Lennox Professor of

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