BJPsych Journals

How to elicit thought disorder during clinical interviews: a practical guide Oct 9, 2026 00:22:31 Professor Lena Palaniyappan and Dr Oliver Delgaram-Nejad join Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss their recent BJPsych Advances article " How to elicit thought disorder during clinical interviews: a practical guide ". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2026.10213 Authors: Lena Palaniyappan, Oliver Delgaram-Nejad and Eric Yu Hai Chen Follow us on X @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Podcast trans

Pharmacological management of panic disorder Sep 4, 2026 00:19:33 Dr Giuseppe Guaiana joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss the recent BJPsych Advances article "Pharmacological management of panic disorder". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2025.10117 Author: Giuseppe Guaiana and Simon J. C. Davies Follow us on X @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Podcast transcripts available: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/publica…cast-transcripts Disclaimer: BJPsych Advanc

Seminars in General Adult Psychiatry Aug 7, 2026 01:05:38 RCPsych Books Trainee Editor Dr Ayomipo Amiola is joined by Dr Paul Rowlands co-editor of Seminars in General Adult Psychiatry, third edition, part of the College Seminars Series. More details on the book and to buy: https://tinyurl.com/3udhxm6e RCPsych members purchasing via Cambridge are entitled to a discount and can request a copy via the College Library. The book can also be found in other

Trends in mental health referrals before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Jul 3, 2026 00:16:41 Zahir Shah in conversation with Prof. Richard Williams on the subject of the recently published BJPsych Open paper " Trends in mental health referrals before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: retrospective population-based service evaluation in a single NHS trust". View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10972 Authors: Zahir Zubair Shah, Shanquan Chen, Tamsin J. Ford, Cath

Global overview of short-term alcohol policies, with Basma Al-Ansari Jun 5, 2026 00:30:01 Alcohol consumption is a major contributor to preventable illness, injury, and mortality worldwide. While long-term regulatory approaches such as taxation and availability controls are widely studied, governments also frequently introduce short-term alcohol policies in response to acute events, including public health emergencies, elections, and large-scale gatherings. These temporary measures are

Metabolic dysfunction in severe mental illness: an update May 8, 2026 00:17:51 Dr Nicole Needham joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss the BJPsych Advances article "Metabolic dysfunction in severe mental illness: updates on prevalence, aetiology and treatment options". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2024.52 Authors: Nicole Needham, Ivana Kamenská, Ben Meadowcroft, Rachel Brown and Helen Grossi Follow us on X @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Podcast transcripts avai

Suicide prevention in Bangladesh, with Dr SM Yasir Arafat Apr 10, 2026 00:30:05 Suicide remains an under-prioritised public health issue in Bangladesh, shaped by stigma, criminalisation, and gaps in mental health care. While recent laws and policies signal progress, the absence of a national suicide prevention programme and a reliable suicide database continues to hinder effective action. In this episode, we explore the current state of suicide prevention in Bangladesh, exami

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the management of depression in breast cancer Mar 6, 2026 00:18:39 Dr Anne Doherty joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss the recent BJPsych Advances article "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the management of depression in women with breast cancer: evidence and gaps". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2025.10174 Author: Anne M. Doherty Read the full BJPsych Advances Liaison Psychiatry special issue at: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journa

Neuroprotective effects of statins and cyclodextrins Feb 6, 2026 00:22:06 Dr Qutub Jamali joins Dr Norella Broderick to discuss the recent BJPsych Advances article "Neuroprotective effects of statins and cyclodextrins: review and potential role in dementia treatment". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2025.10112 Authors: Qutub Jamali, Chukwuma Oraegbunam Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible for statements made by podcast contributors. Unless s

The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability Jan 9, 2026 00:41:50 RCPsych Books Trainee Editor Dr Ayomipo Amiola is joined by Professor Regi Alexander co-editor of The Frith Prescribing Guidelines for People with Intellectual Disability. The fourth edition is out now. More details on the book and to buy: https://tinyurl.com/ycke269d RCPsych members purchasing via Cambridge are entitled to a discount and can request a copy via the College Library. The book can

Psychological interventions for adult earthquake-related post-traumatic stress disorder Dec 12, 2025 00:37:25 Author Cate Woods in conversation with Prof. Richard Williams on the subject of the recently published BJPsych Open paper “Psychological interventions for adult earthquake-related post-traumatic stress disorder: systematic review and meta-analysis”. View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.784 Authors: Cate F. Woods, Ben Beaglehole, Christopher Frampton, Virginia V. W. McIntosh an

The impacts of terrorism and collective violence - a BJPsych Open thematic series Nov 14, 2025 00:58:56 Professor Richard Williams and Professor Caroline Bell discuss the new BJPsych Open thematic series "The psychosocial and mental health impacts of terrorism and collective violence" with Dr Piyush Pushkar. Read the accompanying narrative review about the theme at: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10061

Fads and Fallacies in Psychiatry Oct 3, 2025 00:40:16 RCPsych Books Trainee Editor Dr Ayomipo Amiola is joined by Professor Joel Paris author of Fads and Fallacies in Psychiatry. Second edition out now. More details on the book and to buy: https://tinyurl.com/5cw3hamy RCPsych members purchasing via Cambridge are entitled to a discount and can request a copy via the College Library. The book can also be found in other bookshops in-store and online.

Association between experiences of racism and mental health on children and young people in the UK Sep 5, 2025 00:52:33 Fiyory Tzeggai Ghezae and Adenike Adebiyi in conversation with Dr Piyush Pushkar on the subject of their new paper “The association between experiences of racism and mental health on children and young people in the UK: rapid scoping review” published in BJPsych Open. Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.836 Authors: Fiyory Tzeggai Ghezae, Zonke Zungu, Ann John, Kadra Abdinasir, Kama

Impact of introducing a capacity-based mental health law in Norway Aug 8, 2025 01:00:53 Dr Jacob Jorem in conversation with Dr Piyush Pushkar on the subject of the recently published BJPsych Open paper "Impact of introducing a capacity-based mental health law in Norway: qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives". They are joined by Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon), an experienced barrister, writer and educator; and expert in the area of decision making capacity. View the pa

An Improbable Psychiatrist Jul 18, 2025 00:37:52 RCPsych Books Trainee Editor Dr Ayomipo Amiola is joined by Dr Rebecca Lawrence, author of the memoir An Improbable Psychiatrist - RCPsych Publishing Bestseller award winner. More details on the book and to buy: https://tinyurl.com/4fm5cxe5 Access the first chapter: https://tinyurl.com/5n7u7t77 RCPsych members purchasing via Cambridge are entitled to a discount and can request a copy via the C

A multidimensional framework for treating personality pathology Jun 6, 2025 00:22:10 Dr Adam Natoli joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss the recent BJPsych Advances article "Dimensional models of personality and a multidimensional framework for treating personality pathology". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2024.55 Author: Adam P. Natoli, Jacy G. Murdock, Jules L. Merguie and Christopher J. Hopwood Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible for statements m

Proactive psychosocial follow-up of youth exposed to a terrorist attack: a longitudinal study May 9, 2025 00:29:46 This podcast discusses themes around terrorist incidents Dr Lise Eilin Stene in conversation with Professor Richard Williams on the subject of the recent BJPsych Open paper "Proactive psychosocial follow-up of youth exposed to a terrorist attack: longitudinal study linking interviews and register-based data". View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.838 Authors: Lise Eilin Stene, Kr

Fish's Clinical Psychopathology Apr 4, 2025 00:38:09 RCPsych Books Trainee Editor Dr Ayomipo Amiola is joined by Professor Patricia Casey co-author of Fish's Clinical Psychopathology. The fifth edition is out now. More details on the book and to buy: tinyurl.com/2nc8uh4t RCPsych members purchasing via Cambridge are entitled to a discount and can request a copy via the College Library. The book can also be found in other bookshops in-store and onli

An anthropological critique of psychiatric rating scales Mar 7, 2025 00:23:53 Dr Neil Armstrong joins Dr Norella Broderick to discuss the recent BJPsych Advances article "An anthropological critique of psychiatric rating scales". An anthropological critique of psychiatric rating scales Authors: Neil Armstrong and Nicola Byrom Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2024.60 Resources discussed during podcast: Book: Collaborative Ethnographic Working in Mental Health

Cambridge Textbook of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists Feb 7, 2025 00:25:20 Professor Peter B. Jones joins RCPsych Books Trainee Editor Dr Ayomipo Amiola to discuss the Cambridge Textbook of Neuroscience for Psychiatrists. More details on the book and to buy: https://tinyurl.com/pswbz9zx RCPsych members purchasing via Cambridge are entitled to a discount and can request a copy via the College Library. The book can also be found in other bookshops in-store and online.

Identifying, assessing and responding to perpetration of domestic abuse: practice guide Jan 10, 2025 00:19:48 Warning: This podcast discusses domestic abuse Dr Vishal Bhavsar joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss the article "Identifying, assessing and responding to perpetration of domestic abuse: practice guide for mental health professionals" published in BJPsych Advances. Authors: Philippa Greenfield, Marilia Calcia, Chris McCree, Maneek Sahota, Holly Thomas, Kyla Kirkpatrick, Rebecca Vagi, Louise M.

Expert evidence: dangers and the enhancement of reasoning Dec 6, 2024 00:23:51 This podcast includes themes of violence Mr Justice Peter Charleton joins Dr Norella Broderick to discuss the recent BJPsych Advances article "Expert evidence: dangers and the enhancement of reasoning". Expert evidence: dangers and the enhancement of reasoning Authors: Peter Charleton and Ivan Rakhmanin Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2024.18 Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not r

Personal experiences in the aftermath of the March 15 Christchurch Mosque attacks Nov 15, 2024 00:31:50 This podcast discusses themes around terrorist incidents Dr Shaystah Dean in conversation with Professor Richard Williams on the subject of the recent BJPsych Open paper ““I can feel sad about it and I can worry, but inside I know everything happens for a reason”: personal experiences in the aftermath of the March 15 Christchurch Mosque attacks”. View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.

Nutritional Psychiatry: A Primer for Clinicians Sep 6, 2024 00:31:43 Professor Ted Dinan joins RCPsych Books Trainee Editor Dr Ayo Amiola to discuss the book Nutritional Psychiatry: A Primer for Clinicians published by the RCPsych. More details on the book and to buy: https://tinyurl.com/4hkwff5z RCPsych members purchasing via Cambridge are entitled to a discount and can request a copy via the College Library. The book can also be found in other bookshops in-sto

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) Aug 2, 2024 00:20:48 Dr Itoro Udo joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss three recent BJPsych Advances articles on the subject of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR): Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: part 1 – theory, procedure and use in PTSD Itoro Udo, Tori-Rose Javinsky and Tuoyo Awani Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: part 2 – wider use in stress and trauma conditions T

Involvement of propranolol in suicides: cross-sectional study using coroner-reported data Jul 5, 2024 00:24:36 Content warning: This podcast discusses themes around suicide. Dr Hayley Gorton in conversation with Dr Piyush Pushkar on the subject of the recent BJPsych Open paper “Involvement of propranolol in suicides: A cross-sectional study using Coroner-Reported Data”. View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.714 Authors: Hayley C. Gorton, Charlotte Archer, Thikra Algahtani, Faraz Mughal,

Violent behaviour in adolescents: assessment and formulation May 17, 2024 00:20:03 Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss the recent BJPsych Advances article "Violent behaviour in adolescents: assessment and formulation using a structured risk assessment tool". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2023.13 Authors: Gabrielle Pendlebury, Jane Anderson, Heidi Hales, Duncan Harding and Alexandra Lewis Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsibl

The mourning process and its importance in mental illness Apr 5, 2024 00:25:53 Dr Rachel Gibbons joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss the recent BJPsych Advances article "The mourning process and its importance in mental illness: a psychoanalytic understanding of psychiatric diagnosis and classification". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2023.8 Author: Rachel Gibbons Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible for statements made by podcast contributors.

Working conditions, psychological distress and suicidal ideation: a study of UK junior doctors Mar 1, 2024 00:22:51 Content warning: This podcast discusses themes around suicide and suicide ideation. Dr Kevin Rui-Han Teoh in conversation with Professor Richard Williams on the subject of the recent BJPsych Open paper “Working conditions, psychological distress and suicidal ideation: cross-sectional survey study of UK junior doctors”. View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2023.619 Authors: Kevin Rui-

Burnout among psychiatrists during the COVID-19 pandemic: an account from Pakistan Feb 2, 2024 00:54:55 Dr Maryam Ayub joins host Sachin Shah to discuss her experience of working as a junior Psychiatry resident in Lahore, Pakistan, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out what contributed to her eventual burnout, how she managed it, and her recommendations for minimising burnout risk in the future. Follow this link to read the Open Access journal article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2023.2 Follow us

Trajectories of distress and recovery following the Manchester Arena bombing Nov 10, 2023 01:01:00 Content warning: Themes of terrorism and trauma. This podcast discusses a terrorist attack, the bombing of the Manchester Arena. Mostly the podcast looks at services provided in the months and years after the attack, but aspects of the incident are discussed. John Stancombe, Richard Williams and John Drury join BJPsych Open's Digital Content Editor, Piyush Pushkar, to discuss their recent paper

BJPsych Advances Biological Psychiatry special issue - Partial agonists of dopamine receptors Sep 8, 2023 00:26:54 Many treatments in psychiatry have proven efficacy and known side effects. However, clear, understandable and scientific explanations of their actions are thin on the ground. Exploration of drug actions at the fundamental level of the receptor can provide valuable insights for the treating physician. The BJPsych Advances Biological Psychiatry special issue aims to provide theoretical underpinnin

Telepsychiatry: what clinicians need to know about digital mental healthcare Jul 7, 2023 00:19:16 Dr Thomas Brunt and Dr Oliver Gale-Grant discuss their recent BJPsych Advances article "Telepsychiatry: what clinicians need to know about digital mental healthcare". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.42 Authors: Thomas J. Brunt and Oliver Gale-Grant Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible for statements made by podcast cont

BJPsych Open's Refugee And Asylum Mental Health Themed Series Jun 9, 2023 00:47:31 Derrick Silove, Eolene Boyd-Macmillan and Maja Bruhn Kristiansen join BJPsych Open's Digital Content Editor, Piyush Pushkar, to discuss BJPsych Open's Refugee and Asylum Mental Health Themed Series. The papers in the Themed Series highlight the mental health challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees and underline the need for a comprehensive response. The groundswell of support for Ukraine

Improving diagnosis by appropriate use of neo-Kraepelinian and unitary psychosis models May 5, 2023 00:19:23 Dr Ahmed Samei Huda and Mr Joel Petch in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of their recent BJPsych Advances article " Too soon to discard Kraepelin: improving diagnosis by appropriate use of neo-Kraepelinian and unitary psychosis models" Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.53 Authors: Ahmed Huda and Joel Petch Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disc

Psychiatric education and training in Sri Lanka with Dr Aruni Hapangama and Prof Raveen Hanwella Apr 7, 2023 00:53:30 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Achievements and challenges in psychiatric education and training in Sri Lanka" and are joined by the authors Dr Aruni Hapangama and Prof Raveen Hanwella. How has psychiatric education and training developed in Sri Lanka, and what more needs to be done? Follow this link to read the Open Access journal article: https://doi.org/10.1192/b

Narrative exposure therapy (NET) for survivors of human trafficking Mar 3, 2023 00:48:28 As part of BJPsych Open’s Refugee and Asylum Mental Health themed series authors Francesca Brady and Cornelius Katona discuss their recent paper “Narrative exposure therapy (NET) for survivors of human trafficking: feasibility randomised controlled trial” with Piyush Pushkar. They are joined by Helen Bamber Foundation's Research committee EBE representative, Ajay, who is a social worker working

Delivering mental healthcare to asylum seekers on Samos, Greece, with Dr Lindsay Solera-Deuchar Feb 3, 2023 00:55:29 Psychiatry trainee Dr Lindsay Solera-Deuchar joins us to discuss her time working on the Greek island of Samos with Medécins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders, providing mental health and psychosocial support to asylum seekers. Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin find out what presentations she helped manage, the conditions at the camp, and mental health provisions available, as well as di

Yoga and mental health: what every psychiatrist needs to know Jan 6, 2023 00:25:58 Prof. Shivarama Varambally and Dr Hemant Bhargav in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of their recent BJPsych Advances article "Yoga and mental health: what every psychiatrist needs to know". Read the article: Authors: Hemant Bhargav, Sanju George, Shivarama Varambally https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.22 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb This article aims

Genetic investigations pathway for people with intellectual disability, autism and/or epilepsy Nov 4, 2022 00:18:07 Dr Elaine Clark, Dr Maria Koutsogianni and Dr Lara Menzies in conversation with Dr Sundar Gnanavel on the subject of the recent BJPsych Advances article "Genetic investigations pathway for people with intellectual disability, autism and/or epilepsy" Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.44 Authors: Elaine Clark and Maria Koutsogianni Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CX

Sri Lanka's response to prescribed drug misuse with Dr Aruni Hapangama & Prof Lalith Kuruppuarachchi Oct 7, 2022 01:03:17 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Sri Lanka's response to prescribed drug misuse: is it enough?" and are joined by the authors Dr Aruni Hapangama and Prof Lalith Kuruppuarachchi. How big is the problem of prescribed drug misuse in Sri Lanka, and what changes need to be made to address this issue? Read the Open Access article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.54 Podcast

Distinguishing relapse from antidepressant withdrawal Sep 1, 2022 00:21:07 Dr Mark Abie Horowitz in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent BJPsych Advances article "Distinguishing relapse from antidepressant withdrawal: clinical practice and antidepressant discontinuation studies" Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2021.62 Authors: Mark Abie Horowitz and David Taylor Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow u

To triage or not to triage? The history and evidence for this model of care in psychiatry Jun 30, 2022 00:22:04 Dr Mariana Pinto da Costa in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of her recent BJPsych Advances article "To triage or not to triage? The history and evidence for this model of care in psychiatry". Read the article: Authors: Mariana Pinto da Costa, Dhanya Salimkumar and James Gary Chivers https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2021.72 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb

Pattern of psychiatric in-patient admissions in United Arab Emirates with Prof Karim Abdel Aziz Jun 10, 2022 00:48:29 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Pattern of psychiatric in-patient admissions in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates" and are joined by lead author Prof Karim Abdel Aziz. What do psychiatric admission statistics say about the mental needs of the UAE population? In a country that is mainly made up of expatriates, why are more UAE nationals admitted? And why are expatriates more

The Court of Protection: expert witness and professional reports May 9, 2022 00:19:50 Dr Martin Curtice in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent BJPsych Advances article "The Court of Protection: expert witness and professional reports". Read the article: Author: Martin Curtice https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2021.52 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not r

Innovations in the psychopathology of schizophrenia: a primer for busy clinicians Mar 4, 2022 00:22:17 Dr Peter Wilson in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent BJPsych Advances article "Innovations in the psychopathology of schizophrenia: a primer for busy clinicians". Read the article: Authors: Peter Wilson, Clara Humpston and Rajan Nathan Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Advan

Let us do better: learning lessons for recovery of healthcare professionals during and after COVID19 Mar 3, 2022 00:54:11 As part of the BJPsych Open COVID-19, Healthcare and Healthcarers thematic series, authors Esther Murray and Richard Williams discuss their recent BJPsych Open paper "Let us do better: learning lessons for recovery of healthcare professionals during and after COVID-19" with Piyush Pushkar and are joined by Morwenna Maddock, a Senior Sister in a Critical Care Unit who worked through the pandemic an

Narrative review of the BJPsych Open COVID-19, Healthcare and Healthcarers thematic series Mar 3, 2022 00:48:44 BJPsych Open's Editor-in-Chief, Kenneth Kaufman, and Deputy Editor, Richard Williams, explore the COVID-19, Healthcare andHealthcarers thematic series with BJPsych Open Digital Content Editor, Romayne Gadelrab. They discuss their accompanying "Narrative review of the COVID-19, healthcare and healthcarers thematic series" covering the 22 papers within the theme, outlining the papers and the main m

Gambling in Malaysia - with guest Prof Balan Rathakrishnan Feb 4, 2022 01:00:37 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Gambling in Malaysia: an overview" and are joined by one of its authors Prof Balan Rathakrishnan. Certain forms of gambling are legal in Malaysia, but only for the non-Muslim adult population. The pastime is both culturally popular and condemned. Which such mixed attitudes and approaches, who is affected by problem gambling, and how is i

Models of care in forensic psychiatry Jan 7, 2022 00:24:28 Professor Harry Kennedy in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent BJPsych Advances article "Models of care in forensic psychiatry". Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2021.34 Author: Harry G Kennedy Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible for state

Addressing unmet needs in opiate dependence Dec 3, 2021 00:21:25 Dr Katherine Herlinger discusses her recent BJPsych Advances article, "Addressing unmet needs in opiate dependence: supporting detoxification and advances in relapse prevention" with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant. Authors: Katherine Herlinger and Anne Lingford-Hughes Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2020.98 Read the November 2021 issue of BJPsych Advances: https://www.cambridge.org/cor

Prof Uriel Halbreich discusses stressors and mental health in Bangladesh Oct 28, 2021 00:47:44 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Stressors and mental health in Bangladesh: current situation and future hopes" and are joined by co-author Prof Uriel Halbreich. What stressors, mode natural and human-inflicted, impact the people of Bangladesh, and how does the government respond to resulting mental health issues? And how might a broader approach to mental healthcare th

Recent advances in electroconvulsive therapy and physical treatments for depression Oct 14, 2021 00:19:48 Dr Vimal Sivasanker in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent BJPsych Advances article "Recent advances in electroconvulsive therapy and physical treatments for depression". Authors: Nicol Ferrier, Jonathan Waite and Vimal Sivasanker Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2021.18 Read the September 2021 issue of BJPsych Advances: https://www.cambridge.org/cor

Maternal mental healthcare in Sri Lanka with Dr Aruni Hapangama and Prof Lalith Kuruppuarachchi Oct 1, 2021 01:02:19 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Maternal mental health services in Sri Lanka: challenges and solutions" and are joined by the authors Dr Aruni Hapangama and Prof Lalith Kuruppuarachchi. Sri Lanka has made significant progress in physical maternal healthcare in the past decades, but maternal mental healthcare has not progressed in proportion. Why is this, and what steps

Dr. Romesa Qaiser Khan discusses "Pakistan's legal failure to account for mental illness" Sep 17, 2021 00:58:23 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Crime and punishment: Pakistan's legal failure to account for mental illness" and are joined by the article's co-author Dr. Romesa Qaiser Khan. The legal system in Pakistan creates various challenges with regards to mental health, such as a history of suicide criminalisation (up till recently), lack of recognition of mental illness withi

Impact of global and national crises on people with severe mental illness Sep 2, 2021 00:18:03 Prof. Uriel Halbreich in conversation with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent BJPsych Advances article "Impact of global and national crises on people with severe mental illness". Authors: Margarita Abi Zeid Daou, Uriel Halbreich and Jeffrey Geller Read the article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2020.87 Read the Stress and Resilience Special Issue https://www.cambridge.org/core/jo

A retrospective examination of care pathways in individuals with treatment-resistant depression Sep 2, 2021 00:37:23 In BJPsych Open’s first podcast, authors Elana Day and Anthony Cleare discuss their recent BJPsych Open paper “A retrospective examination of care pathways in individuals with treatment-resistant depression” with Piyush Pushkar and Romayne Gadelrab and are joined by service user Aiste Bileviciute. Authors: Elana Day, Rupal Shah, Rachael W. Taylor, Lindsey Marwood, Kimberley Nortey, Jade Harvey, R

‘Who are you today?’ Problems of identity in psychiatry Aug 6, 2021 01:32:38 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Who are you today? Problems of identity in psychiatry" and are joined by the author Prof Charles Foster. Illness and brain injury can potentially alter a person's attributes so significantly that they end up almost an entirely different person. This raises various ethical and philosophical questions, but how deeply do we really consider

Co-occurring mental disorder and substance use disorder in young people Aug 5, 2021 00:27:28 Dr John Otasowie speaks with Dr Sundar Gnanavel on the subject of his recent article published in the July 2021 issue of BJPsych Advances. Author: John Otasowie Read the article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2020.64 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible for statements made by podcast contribut

Open versus blind peer review: is anonymity better than transparency? Jul 1, 2021 00:23:10 Dr Natalie Shoham and Dr Alexandra Pitman speak with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of their recent article published in the July 2021 issue of BJPsych Advances. Authors Natalie Shoham and Alexandra Pitman DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2020.61 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not respon

Post-flight confusion with Dr Gianetta Rands Jun 4, 2021 01:02:23 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Post-flight confusion: does flying affect the brain?" and are joined by lead author Dr. Gianetta Rands. What cases of post-flight confusion have been observed, and what might the aetiology be? Read the Open Access article: https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2020.1 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @Th

Dissociative identity disorder: validity and use in the criminal justice system May 6, 2021 00:22:40 The subject of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) has generated much debate in recent issues of BJPsych Advances. To expand on this, we offer two new podcasts covering both sides of the debate. In this podcast Prof. Joel Paris speaks with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant about his 2019 article "Dissociative identity disorder: validity and use in the criminal justice system" and argues that DID has doubtfu

What is it about DID? A patient and clinician perspective May 6, 2021 00:32:50 The subject of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) has generated much debate in recent issues of BJPsych Advances. To expand on this, we offer two new podcasts covering both sides of the debate. In this podcast Dr Melanie Temple speaks with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant about her recent Commentary "What is it about DID? A patient and clinician perspective" written with co-author Amy Crellin in response

Mental health services in Nepal Apr 2, 2021 00:59:21 Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the journal article "Insight and challenges: mental health services in Nepal" due in the May 2021 issue. They are joined by two of the article's authors, Dr. Kamal Gautam and Dr. Yugesh Rai. How have mental health services developed in Nepal over the past decade, and what steps are necessary for further development? Read the Open Access article: https://do

Subodh Dave discusses person-centred care and psychiatry Mar 4, 2021 01:05:28 Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the article "Person-centred care and psychiatry: some key perspectives" from the journal. They are joined by the co-author of the article, Professor Subodh Dave. What are the tenets of person-centred care, how do they apply to psychiatric practice, and how can clinicians improve their approach? Read the Open Access article: https://doi.org/10.1192/

An update on eating disorders Feb 5, 2021 00:22:31 Dr Stephen Anderson speaks with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent article published in the September 2020 issue of BJPsych Advances. Authors: Jane Morris and Stephen Anderson DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2020.24 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible for statements

Marcus Tan discusses hikikomori and its relevance to psychiatric research Jan 8, 2021 01:02:19 Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the article "International experience of hikikomori (prolonged social withdrawal) and its relevance to psychiatric research" from the journal. They are joined by the lead author of the article, Dr Marcus PJ Tan. What is hikikomori, is it truly a primary condition, and is it truly culture-bound to Japan? Also, how might our knowledge of hikikomori help

Abdelgadir H. M. Osman discusses Sudan's mental health service: challenges and future horizons Dec 4, 2020 00:33:21 Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the article "Sudan's mental health service: challenges and future horizons" from the February 2020 issue of the journal. They are joined by the lead author of the article, Professor Abdelgadir H. M. Osman. What is the status of mental health services in Sudan, and how can these services be scaled up, moving forward? Read the article: https://doi.org/

Dualism and the ‘difficult patient’: why integrating neuroscience matters Oct 26, 2020 00:39:40 Prof. David A Ross speaks with Dr Gareth Cuttle on the subject of his recent article published in the November 2020 issue of BJPsych Advances. Authors: Andrew M Novick and David A Ross Read the article here DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2020.60 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible

Community treatment orders: international perspective Oct 9, 2020 00:36:38 Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the article "Community treatment orders: international perspective" from the November 2019 issue of the journal. They are joined by the first author of the article, Dr Georgios Mikellides. How effective are community treatment orders internationally and how can we best assess their effectiveness? Read the Open Access article: https://doi.org/10.1192/b

Religion and Psychiatry: recent developments in research Aug 25, 2020 00:27:52 This podcast discusses mental health issues including suicide that may cause distress to some listeners. Dr Harold Koenig speaks with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent article published in the September 2020 issue of BJPsych Advances. Authors: Harold G. Koenig, Faten Al-Zaben and Tyler J. VanderWeele DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2019.81 Podcast transcripts available: https

Gender disparity as a threat to the mental well-being of young Sri Lankan women Aug 14, 2020 00:36:46 Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the article “Gender disparity as a threat to the mental well-being of young Sri Lankan women” from the November 2019 issue of the journal. They are joined by co-author of the article, Dr Miyuru Chandradasa. What gender disparities exist in Sri Lanka and how can this affect the mental health of women in the country? Read the journal article: https://do

Current understanding of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder May 11, 2020 00:29:24 Current understanding of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder Dr Jessica Yakeley speaks with Dr Aastha Sharma on the subject of her popular article published in the September 2018 issue of BJPsych Advances. Author: Jessica Yakeley Read the article here: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2018.20 Podcasts transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #

The clinical assessment of acts of violence: mental mechanisms and subjectivity Apr 23, 2020 00:25:02 The clinical assessment of acts of violence: mental mechanisms and subjectivity Dr Rajan Nathan speaks with Dr Oliver Gale-Grant on the subject of his recent article published in the May 2020 issue of BJPsych Advances. Authors Rajan Nathan and Peter Wilson Read the article here: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2019.75 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter

Prof Elena Cherepanov on ethical dilemmas in global mental health Feb 3, 2020 00:51:28 Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the article "Ethical dilemmas in global mental health" from the November 2019 issue of the journal. They are joined by the author of the editorial, Professor Elena Cherepanov. What dilemmas do workers in global mental health workers face, how do such difficult decisions impact their mental health, and how can moral frameworks and standards help workers

Dr Tom Nutting on mental healthcare in the refugee camp population of Lesbos Jan 20, 2020 00:39:30 Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the BJPsych International article "Headaches in Moria: a reflection on mental healthcare in the refugee camp population of Lesbos" from the November 2019 issue of the journal. They are joined by the author of the editorial, Dr Tom Nutting, who describes his experience working with a healthcare charity serving the refugee camp population of Lesbos, Gree

Predatory journals and dubious publishers: how to avoid being their prey Dec 9, 2019 00:22:26 Predatory journals and dubious publishers: how to avoid being their prey Dr Steve Kisely speaks with Dr Aastha Sharma on the subject of his recent article published in the March 2019 issue of BJPsych Advances. Read the article here: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2018.56 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Ad

Stigma in psychiatry seen through the lens of sexuality and gender Oct 28, 2019 00:42:45 Hosts Sachin Shah and Hamilton Morrin discuss the editorial for the November 2019 issue, "Stigma in psychiatry seen through the lens of sexuality and gender". They are joined by the author of the editorial, Professor Michael King. What has been psychiatry's historical role in the stigma and harm towards LGBTQ+ communities? How has our profession progressed in this regard? And how can the psychiatr

Functional cognitive disorders: identification and management Oct 11, 2019 00:21:59 Functional cognitive disorders: identification and management Dr Norman Poole speaks with Dr Aastha Sharma on the subject of his recent article published in the November 2019 issue of BJPsych Advances. Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2019.38 Podcast transcripts available: https://bit.ly/3CXSijb Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPAdvances Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is no

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