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Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. This is a podcast to help give information on mental healt…

Lade Abuah


    • Apr 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Our Mental Health Matters Podcast

    Problem Gambling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 14:28


    This episode talks about features of Problem Gambling

    Hoarding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 14:05


    Is it dangerous or a mental disorder?

    Understanding what impacts our mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 16:12


    What influences our mental health and well-being? Please have a listen and find out.

    Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 14:16


    Is this real, a myth or just women seeking attention?Please listen and find out

    Critical Conversations about Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 14:05


    Happy New Year and Welcome back following the long break.It is the beginning of the year and time to listen on having those conversations about your mental well-being.

    Self Harm

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 11:55


    Is self harm an attention seeking behavior? Brief episode to explain what makes people and what you can do to help

    Types of Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 15:11


    The wrap up episode on Dementia

    Alzheimer's Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 16:17


    Is it a myth? What does it look like and are there any treatments?

    Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 18:25


    What is Dementia?

    Psychosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 16:21


    What do we mean by Psychosis and is it a mental health diagnosis?

    Self-Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 16:17


    What is self compassion and how important is it? 

    Tics and Tourettes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 14:55


    What are tics? Are all tics tourettes and is there any treatments for these?Please have a listen to find out

    Improving mental well-being

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 16:08


    This episode focuses on ways in which we can improve our mental well-being.

    Alcohol and you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 16:40


    Alcohol consumption is a common daily occurrence all over the world. What effects can this have? Please listen to find out

    Schizophrenia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 18:36


    A dive into this much talked about disorder.

    Mindset Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 19:27


    This is the conclusive episode on Mindset and personal growth

    Mastering your Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 11:28


    Do our thinking and beliefs impact on our goals for our lives? This episode is one of our follow up series on mind matters.

    Building Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 16:24 Transcription Available


    Is Resilience a myth that is unachievable? Please listen to find out

    Staying motivated during difficult times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 14:11


    We are in unprecedented difficult times and it is very easy to become de-motivated. This episode helps to identify ways to become and stay motivated again

    Mental Health & Well-Being During the Coronvirus Pandemic Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 6:50


    This is a very short episode for healthcare professionals working on the frontline.

    Mental Health & Well-Being During the Coronvirus Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 17:12


    The pandemic is an anxiety provoking period for most. It is also a difficult time for everyone and health workers alike. In this episode, I speak about our mental health and well-being during these trying times.

    ADHD in adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 15:45


    Is there any differences in presentation between ADHD in adults and ADHD in children?This episode talks about ADHD in adults.

    Emotions Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 18:15


    The conclusive part of the episodes on emotions

    Interview with Prof Hamish McAllister

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 34:34


    Highly honoured and privileged to interview Professor Hamish McAllister.A consultant psychiatrist and professor of affective disorders who has done extensive research into depression and bipolar affective disorder and still has ongoing research in these areas.In this not to be missed episode, he talks on bipolar, depression and ongoing research which would be of huge benefit

    Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 16:28


    What are our emotions? Are emotions good or bad and how important are they?

    Mental Health Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 19:47


    What is Mental Health Stigma? What is it composed of and what can we all do about it?

    Eating Disorders Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 18:45


    In this conclusive episode on eating disorders, I talk about some helpful tips for the disorder.

    Eating Disorders Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 20:11


    There is so much emphasis on eating and physical appearance on TV, magazines and social media, but is the cause of eating disorders increase in prevalence?Is there any particular cause of eating disorders? In this first part, I talk about eating disorder; what its common features are and what to note.

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 22:02


    In this episode; I talk briefly on Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder, popularly known as OCD giving an overview of the components, symptoms, cause and treatment. 

    Staying Healthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 20:19


    Our mental well-being is central to our functioning.This episode offers tips on staying healthy mentally

    Coping With A Traumatic Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 20:36


    This episode follows on from the last episode which focussed on PTSD.Everybody at some point in their lives would go through a traumatic event.Are these reactions normal? What can you do to help yourself or loved one? Please listen to find out

    Postnatal Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 16:50


    This is the conclusive part of the series on depression.In this episode, I delve into postnatal depression; what it is, who it affects, what to look out for, the difference between this and postnatal psychosis, the treatment and  the common myths around it. 

    #24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 16:09


    #23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 16:39


    interview with Professor Sheikhar Seshadri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 31:01


    Highly honored and grateful to have interviewed Professor Sheikhar SeshadriSenior Professor and head of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry department, National Institute Of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bangalore and also an Associate Dean of the Behavioral Sciences Division We take a deep dive into global mental health challenges, mental health in developing countries and stigma

    Stigma in Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 15:16


    This episode is all about stigma in mental health. What it is, how we can all help and why we should.Remember to join the OHM Podcast facebook group and like& comment on the podcast to let Lade know your thoughts!

    Social Phobia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 18:52


    We all get slightly anxious when meeting new people, in a new environment or when about to speak.So when should we start to think of it as a phobia and not just typical anxiety.Do have a listen and find out

    Living With High Functioning Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 27:56


    Honoured to interview Steve Slavin, author of looking for normal. He was diagnosed with ASD close to middle age having searched for answers from a young age.He works as a tutor one day a week for the National Autistic Society.He is married with two daughters and one step-daughterwww.adultswithautism.org.ukhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JGC3ZK3

    Autism Spectrum Disorder P.T.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 21:29


    Autism is a life-changing condition that many struggle to understand or know about. This episode continues with a talk on ASD tips for loved ones and people with ASD

    What IS Autism Spectrum Disorder? (A.S.D PT.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 22:59


    ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.CONTACT METHODDr Lade's TwitterDr Lade's LinkedIn 

    Faster Than Normal Joint Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 12:57


    ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.CONTACT METHODDr Lade's TwitterDr Lade's LinkedIn 

    Bullying

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 16:39


    Bullying is so rampant, its one of the most common understated cause of difficulties children, adolescents and adults face with their mental health. It's often unreported with a longlasting effect on the lives of the victim. Here's a dive into bullying and some tips to help anyone being bullied. VALUABLE RESOURCEShttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/our-mental-health-matters-podcast/id1440736608?mt=2ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve their mental health, and live their best life.CONTACT METHODhttps://twitter.com/omoladeamakahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/omolade-abuah-1a3b13169/ 

    How Important Are Early Experiences?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 17:27


    Welcome to Our Mental Health Matters Podcast.In this episode, your host Lade Abuah delves into the important implications of early experiences. How do these experiences, and early relationships, contribute and affect the development of child emotional and mental health?Today's guest, acclaimed Pediatric & Psychiatric Professor Charles Zeanah talks in-depth with Lade on this topic. Listen in to find out more!ABOUT THE GUESTProf Charles Zeanah is a Professor of Psychiatry and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, a Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Vice-Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology at the Tulane University School of Medicine. He is also an Executive Director of the Institute of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.He is the editor of the Handbook of Infant Mental Health. His particular field of research is in child psychopathology focussing on infant-parent relationships, attachment and its development in high-risk environments. VALUABLE RESOURCEShttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/our-mental-health-matters-podcast/id1440736608?mt=2ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve their mental health, and live their best life.CONTACT METHODhttps://twitter.com/omoladeamakahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/omolade-abuah-1a3b13169/ 

    Interview with Author, Entrepreneur& host of Shankminds; Peter Shankman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 17:20


    Interview with Peter Shankman, Author, Entrepreneur, journalist, angel investor, international speaker, host of one of the top podcasts on ADHD, run an online community called ShankmindsAuthor of Faster Than Normal and a two times bestselling authorIn this episode, we delve into what it’s like living with ADHD. As said in the first sentence of his book, Faster Than Normal, he lives and breathes ADHD.Some very useful tips to people with ADHD, their loved ones and family.VALUABLE RESOURCEShttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Faster-Than-Normal-Turbocharge-Productivity/dp/0143131222https://www.fasterthannormalbook.com/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/our-mental-health-matters-podcast/id1440736608?mt=2ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve their mental health, and live their best life.CONTACT METHODhttps://twitter.com/omoladeamakahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/omolade-abuah-1a3b13169/ 

    Disorders of Attention And Activity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 25:20


    What are the disorders of activity and attention?Listen in to find out about how these disorders are diagnosed and treated.Dr Lade explains the varying behaviours and actions that can be indicators for individuals with these disorders and the positive actions that can be taken to support those with ADHD on a daily basis.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhat are the disorders of activity and attention?The world health organisation’s classification groups the disorder as hyper connective disorder and children with the disorder will present as having  Difficulties with activity, Difficulties with attention and Difficulties with impulsiveness.What causes this disorder?This is a complex disorder, genetics play a part and maternal lifestyle is also related to it but not a cause. Other factors linked to the disorder are environmental triggers.How does ADHD present?There is usually a high level of activity along with a lack of attention and challenges around impulsiveness.It can be seen in a variety of way, lack of focus for a task, poor planning, jumping from task to task and not listening to instructions.In each of the subgroups, there will be a more dominant behaviour exhibitedWhen the individual is observed closely the other behaviours become more visible.How is ADHD diagnosed?There are a lot of aspects that need to be identified. Usually, a diagnosis requires reports from 2 separate settings often the home and school or work. Observations from different professionals form the basis of a multi-disciplinary meeting where the individual expectations and the support that can be offered is reviewed.This process can be lengthy but when a diagnosis is made the next step is to offer interventions that will support the individual with daily challenges.It’s very important for everyone around the individual to understand the disorder and the difficulties they are experiencing.BEST MOMENTS‘It is more common in boys’‘It is very common for these individuals to have a lack of any sense of danger’‘Most teenagers are disorganised and it’s important to differentiate this’‘When they don’t understand what they have been asked to do they cannot focus’‘Someone who is anxious can be quite fidgety’‘Certain environments and triggers can make children feel uncomfortable’‘You want them to achieve the best they can’‘In different age groups, there are different presentations’‘Just break the activity into small chunks’VALUABLE RESOURCEShttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/our-mental-health-matters-podcast/id1440736608?mt=2ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve their mental health, and live their best life.CONTACT METHODhttps://twitter.com/omoladeamakahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/omolade-abuah-1a3b13169/ 

    Interview With Dr Louise Theodosiou

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 37:41


    In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from Dr Louise Theodosiou, Consultant Adolescent Psychiatrist and Transition Clinical Lead for the Greater Manchester & Eastern Cheshire Strategic Clinical Network.Louise shares her extensive knowledge and experience about gender identity and provides some very positive practical advice for both individuals and their support networks during a transition.The message is about support and open-mindedness, listen in to find out more about what you can do.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhat is gender dysphoria?Gender dysphoria is when a person has a gender identity that is different from the one assigned to them at birth.What is the difference between gender and sexuality?Gender and sexuality are completely separate aspects of a person’s identityYour genderGender has 3 partsThe component connected with your chromosomes  The part that is gender expressionThe aspect of  gender identity, this  element is a very complex part of someone’s identitySome people want to express a feminine gender identity, others a male gender identity There will some who may want to express male aspects at some points female at others.Your sexualityThis is a very individual thing and you may be on this journey for the whole of your life.Quite a lot of individuals will identify as heterosexual, a big cohort will describe themselves as gay with others identifying as pansexual.What are the challenges of expressing gender identity?It's hugely important that those surrounding any individual who is exploring their gender identity are open minded.Some people don’t want their gender identity to be fixed and it is important that there is that space for people to supported to be what they want to be.For family members, there is lots of good information on both the Stonewall website and through the mermaid organisation.The message from these organisations is about support, open-mindedness and about children being given education about their gender pitched at their developmental level.It’s important that individuals are asked which pronoun they want to be identified with, this ensures nobody makes  assumptions and everyone feels comfortableAny organisation should be supportive and ensure the changes are made across all aspects.It's about saying to people it's ok to make mistakes, we all sometimes refer to newly married friends by their prior name. For those changing gender identity, it's challenging when there is ongoing and deliberate misgendering. This is very painful and discriminatoryIs it just a phase?Our understanding is growing all the time. We know that not all people who explore their gender identity will transition. Be very clear that you are supportive. We know that gender expression is very complex and holding this in mind is very important.How can we approach this together?Ask the questions - How can I support you? How do you want to do this?Parents can support in accessing peer support. Working with others in the same locality who are on the same journey can be helpful and ensure that people stay safe.BEST MOMENTS‘If someone is transitioning their gender it doesn’t mean their life is on hold’‘We need to work with someone’s  healthcare needs whatever they are’‘Making sure peoples practical needs are met’‘There should be learning everywhere’‘As a society, we should be very comfortable with an

    Is This Normal or Does my Child Have Neurodevelopmental Disorder?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 15:31


    “Is your kid acting ‘not normal’ or entirely different from his peers? Will these kinds of behaviour still persist when he reaches adulthood?”In this episode of Our Mental Health Matters Podcast, Dr Lade removes all the worry you’ve been cramming up inside your head regarding your child’s display of quirkiness. Discover the two common types of neurodevelopmental disorders: ADHD and autism. Learn what their symptoms, their causes, and their treatments are.It’s better to use the term ‘different’ rather than ‘not normal’ for the observed traits of your kid. Dr Lade also advises seeking help from a when you’re noticing not-so-typical behaviour and activities from your kid. There will be challenges along the way, so it’s better to be knowledgeable and understand what he’s going through. In this way, we know how to adjust and adapt to his environment.KEY TAKEAWAYSParents hastily decide that their children are not normal and link their kid’s indifference to New Developmental Disorders. A child can be different from his peers and the people in his environment, but that does not necessarily mean he has a new developmental disorder.The two common types of neurodevelopmental Disorders are Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism.Autism has a wide spectrum. “It’s a broad term as used for disorders for kids who have an impairment to their social interaction. They have an impairment in communication. They also have stereotypical behaviour, interests, or activities.”ADHD is characterised by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The traits are usually seen before the age of 6. Kids younger than 5 usually have this.Rather than prematurely categorise the observed traits before going to a specialist, it helps to focus on helping the child and his loved ones be knowledgeable on what they’re going through. It’s easier to cope with what they’re struggling with.Diagnosis with a specialist is very important. The specialist goes through the child’s history going back from since he was born.Autism will persist all through a child’s life, so it’s better to be ready early on of the challenges the kid and his family will go through. With ADHD, it’s not persistent until adulthood for all children.Is there any cause for both of the disorders? No.BEST MOMENTS“I generally tend to advocate when people are not typical like others to say that they’re different rather than say they’re not normal.”“With autism, it’s more diagnosed on boys because girls are naturally more sociable and compensate with it.”“They can find ways. They can find help from professionals on how to adjust themselves, adapt their lifestyles, and get a life around their struggles and difficulties.”ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.CONTACT METHODDr Lade's TwitterDr Lade's LinkedIn 

    Is it Winter Blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 17:14


    Have you noticed that when the weather changes, your mood also changes? Some call it just the ‘winter blues’. It could be it, but it could also be something more than that.In this episode of Our Mental Health Matters Podcast, Dr Lade discusses everything you need to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Some might see the relationship between the weather and how it affects our mental health preposterous. It’s time to know about it so you could seek help for you or the individuals around you who suffer from SAD.Discover its symptoms, causes and the treatments for it. You may notice lack of motivation, increased appetite and so on with individuals suffering from SAD. One of the recommended procedures is light therapy, where individuals are exposed to artificial light. Make sure to tune in to hear about the other more treatments you could try, which you need to consult with your clinician.KEY TAKEAWAYSSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) statistics:It’s more common in women than in men, with up to a ratio of 3 to 1.It’s less common in men and children.Out of 100 people in the UK, 3 are affected with SAD.Lack of motivation and reduced interest in the usual hobbies that you normally do are a few symptoms of SAD.Medications for SAD is based on the individual and will be decided between the individual and their clinician.One of the treatments for SAD is light therapy where individuals are exposed to artificial light that doesn’t have the UV rays of the sun. This can help you lower your dose of antidepressants.Dr Lade advises that you don’t look at the light directly. And she doesn’t recommend it for people who have bipolar disorder.Plan outdoor activities, like walking or cycling, that will help the individuals suffering from SAD increase their daily energy levels and produce hormones that will make them feel better.With increased appetite, monitor your caloric intake. Ask dieticians what could be the best diet and meal plans for you.BEST MOMENTS“It’s good to have a good talk with a clinician in deciding which medications will be best for you.”“SAD is related to exposure to light during winter months which affect the mood, sleep, and appetite.”“It’s good to have a daily activity planned with your loved ones.”ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.CONTACT METHODDr Lade's TwitterDr Lade's LinkedIn

    Mindset: How To Get More Success Through The Power Of Your Mind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 13:04


    In the final episode of a mini-series on how to improve your mindset, Lade Abuah shows how important mindset is to be successful in business and life. Getting your mindset right is the most important thing that you can do in business. In this episode, you’ll learn why mindset is important, and the key steps that you can take to make sure you aren’t held back by self-limiting beliefs. Remember to; empower your mind, empower your life.KEY TAKEAWAYSOur thoughts become reality. Mindset is the power of the mind, getting it right can be the most powerful thing you do in business.Mindset is created by the Cognitive Triangle. This is comprised of Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions. A positive and growth mindset will give you more confidence and therefore more success whereas a persistent dwelling on failure will mean that you ultimately will fail.Take responsibility for your mindset.  Identify which thoughts and mindset that you would like to have or that you would like to change. You are in control of them and can affect changing them. The key thing is to accept in taking responsibility.There are three stages to creating a better mindset Identify the thoughts/beliefs as wrong. Recognise that they are unhelpful, untrue and self-limiting.Know what triggers them.Then as soon as they come along; challenge them.There are four steps to ensuring that you are continuously improving your mindset. Process, reprogramme, and reoriented ourselves.A ) Repeatedly think what is contrary to the self-limiting belief. Good habits will lead to more success. This is a process of thinking and doing.B) Educating yourself to get the right mindset. We all have the capacity to learn vast amounts of information. Identify what reading, listening and training will help in improving your mindset.C) Choose the right role models, that have achieved. This has a huge impact in terms of motivation and inspiration. These are contrary to your self-limiting thoughts.We will all have those moments when we still fail even if we have done all the right things. If you have the right people around you, they will inspire you to keep going in the process.BEST MOMENTS‘There is nothing on earth that you can not have when you have mentally accepted that you can have it.’‘Our thoughts become reality.’‘We act based on our thoughts.’‘Changing your mindset lies with you and you have to commit to it.’‘This is not going to change overnight, it’s a long process.’‘Work as hard on yourself, as your job or business.’‘Your level of achievement in any area is directly related to your personal development.’‘Read, listen and get continuous training.’‘Empower your mind, empower your life.’ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.CONTACT METHODDr Lade's https://twitter.com/omoladeamakaDr Lade's

    Understanding Mindset & Why It Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 15:43


    Welcome back to Our Mental Health Matters. In today's episode, your host Dr Lade continues to share with you the topic of mindset and how you too, can take the steps towards changing your mindset around mental health, to help others and to help yourself. Tune in today to hear the second episode of Dr Lade's 'Mind Last' mini-series and learn what determines our mindset, how outcomes are resolved and finally, what helps us grow. KEY TAKEAWAYSMindset. Mindset is our view of ourselves, an inclination that we have to assess in aspects of our lives and as individuals. Our view of ourselves also affects how we perform, the way we lead our lives and defects, how we act and how we take steps in things in the aspect of our lives. Our inclination our views about a certain aspect of our lives as individuals, our view on business, our views in marriages.Outcomes are not just carved in stone outcomes are not based on someone's ability or talent, you are different from the person who's next to you and there are things that you have are unique to you and these talents and skills essentially don't determine the outcome alone and this is what is referred to as the growth mindset.Your experience, learning, training and personal effort will determine quite a lot about you, a lot about outcomes, a lot about how much success you can achieve in certain aspects, then we are talking about the growth mindset.People having this belief that no one can love me. These are usually quite unconscious and when people have the belief that no one can love me, I'm unlovable, I'm worthless, I'm a loser, and it affects every aspect of their life. It affects what happens when they face challenges, maybe in relationships affairs.The other harmful core belief we could have is I'm just an unlucky person and I'm a total failure.With the growth mindset, the success of others should be seen as an inspiration rather than being fit being undermined by the success of others.How we can take the steps to change this mindset.Identifying the mentality that we have regarding that area regarding the aspects that has been wrong is essential and embracing it that yes, I've got this mentality.Identify the triggers, why does this belief come on.Name it or externalize it.Educating ourselves. Make a plan on how to go about changing it.BEST MOMENTS"Our mindset is our inclination our views about a certain aspect of our lives as individuals."“You are different from the person next to you and you've got a gift you've got talents that unique to you.”“The ability you have is not carved in stone and the talent you have is not carved in stone.”“The criticisms actually make us better bring out the best in us when we apply the constructive ones.”VALUABLE RESOURCEShttps://twitter.com/omoladeamakaABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding

    Coping with Bipolar Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 28:53


    Bipolar disorders are difficult to diagnose for medical professionals because of their complex overlapping symptoms. So, in this episode of Our Mental Health Matters Podcast, Dr Lade simplifies the intricacies and nuances of bipolar disorders to make it easily understandable for everyone. This discussion can help you to be more aware and sensitive to the people around you.Discover also today the distinct differences between the various types of bipolar disorders. They’re considered difficult to treat with medication & therapy but there are ways where you could help them in handling their low and high periods. Listen to Dr Lade’s tips today and remember that little things you do for them can actually help them improve their mental health.KEY TAKEAWAYSBipolar Disorder used to be known as manic depression, is a mental disorder that occurs as mood changes or episodes – from high moods (mania) to low moods (depressive/hypomania) to mixed (low & high occur together)The different types:Bipolar I – high episode that will last for more than a weekBipolar II – malformed of the high episodes in Type ICyclothymia – when people have mood changes but they are not as full-blown as the first twoRapid cycling – 4 or more episodes (mania or depression) in one yearDifficulties during depressive episodes:losing interest, lacking motivationsocially withdrawn, easily fatiguedspontaneous crying spellsDifficulties during high episodes:Extreme happiness and excitementExcitement on unrealistic ideasBossy, Irritable, Making unrealistic plansExcessive spending spreeMood stabilizers are medications prescribed to individuals with bipolar disorders. There are several types of mood stabilizers and it’s different for every individual so it’s best to directly ask a clinician.Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Have a balanced diet and have a sufficient amount of fluids. Exercise every day.BEST MOMENTS“Monitoring your loved ones is absolutely vital. Know their triggers. Know their recovery and relapse indicators.”“Nurture positive relationships and avoid negative relationships.”“We have to keep an eye on their level of activities. We don’t want high impulsivity… We don’t want them making bigger odd decisions that will affect them for the rest of their life.”ABOUT THE HOSTDr Omalade Amaka Abuah is a Specialist Registrar in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the National Health Service (NHS). She is a medical doctor with a passion for mental health matters in children and adolescents.Dr Lade aims to reach out to everyone and encourage learning about mental health through the Our Mental Health Matters Podcast. A better understanding of mental health is the first step in helping your loved one cope with mental illness, improve his mental health, and live his best life.CONTACT METHODDr Lade’s TwitterDr Lade’s LinkedIn  

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