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We're back! Let's Talk about CBT has been on hiatus for a little while but now it is back with a brand-new host Helen Macdonald, the Senior Clinical Advisor for the BABCP. Each episode Helen will be talking to experts in the different fields of CBT and also to those who have experienced CBT, what it was like for them and how it helped. This episode Helen is talking to one of the BABCP's Experts by Experience, Paul Edwards. Paul experienced PTSD after working for many years in the police. He talks to Helen about the first time he went for CBT and what you can expect when you first see a CBT therapist. The conversation covers various topics, including anxiety, depression, phobias, living with a long-term health condition, and the role of measures and outcomes in therapy. In this conversation, Helen MacDonald and Paul discuss the importance of seeking help for mental health struggles and the role of CBT in managing anxiety and other conditions. They also talk about the importance of finding an accredited and registered therapy and how you can find one. If you liked this episode and want to hear more, please do subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow us at @BABCPpodcasts on X or email us at podcasts@babcp.com. Useful links: For more on CBT the BABCP website is www.babcp.com Accredited therapists can be found at www.cbtregisteruk.com Credits: Music is Autmn Coffee by Bosnow from Uppbeat Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/autumn-coffee License code: 3F32NRBYH67P5MIF   Transcript: Helen: Hello, and welcome to Let's Talk About CBT, the podcast where we talk about cognitive and behavioural psychotherapies, what they are, what they can do, and what they can't. I'm Helen Macdonald, your host. I'm the senior clinical advisor for the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. I'm really delighted today to be joined by Paul Edwards, who is going to talk to us about his experience of CBT. And Paul, I would like to start by asking you to introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you. Paul: Helen, thank you. I guess the first thing it probably is important to tell the listeners is how we met and why I'm talking to you now. So, we originally met about four years ago when you were at the other side of a desk at a university doing an assessment on accreditation of a CBT course, and I was sitting there as somebody who uses his own lived experience, to talk to the students, about what it's like from this side of the fence or this side of the desk or this side of the couch, I suppose, And then from that I was asked if I'd like to apply for a role that was being advertised by the BABCP, as advising as a lived experience person. And I guess my background is, is a little bit that I actually was diagnosed with PTSD back in 2009 now, as a result of work that I undertook as a police officer and unfortunately, still suffered until 2016 when I had to retire and had to reach out. to another, another psychologist because I'd already had dealings with psychologists, but, they were no longer available to me. And I actually found what was called at the time, the IAPT service, which was the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies. And after about 18 months treatment, I said, can I give something back and can I volunteer? And my life just changed. So, we met. Yeah, four years ago, probably now. Helen: thank you so much, Paul. And we're really grateful to you for sharing those experiences. And you said about having PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and how it ultimately led to you having to retire. And then you found someone who could help. Would you like to just tell us a bit about what someone might not know about being on the receiving end of CBT? Paul: I feel that actual CBT is like a physiotherapy for the brain. And it's about if you go to the doctors and they diagnose you with a calf strain, they'll send you to the physio and they'll give you a series of exercises to do in between your sessions with your physio to hopefully make your calf better. And CBT is very much, for me, like that, in as much that you have your sessions with your therapist, but it's your hard work in between those sessions to utilize the tools and exercises that you've been given, to make you better. And then when you go back to your next session, you discuss that and you see, over time that you're honing those tools to actually sometimes realising that you're not using those tools at all, but you are, you're using them on a daily basis, but they become so ingrained in changing the way you think positively and also taking out the negativity about how you can improve. And, and yeah, it works sometimes, and it doesn't work sometimes and it's bloody hard work and it is shattering, but it works for me. Helen: Thank you, Paul. And I think it's really important when you say it's hard work, the way you described it there sounds like the therapist was like the coach telling you how to or working with you to. look at how you were thinking and what you were doing and agreeing things that you could change and practice that were going to lead to a better quality of life. At the same time though, you're thinking about things that are really difficult. Paul: Yeah. Helen: And when you say it was shattering and it was really difficult, was it worth it? Paul: Oh God. Yeah, absolutely. I remember way back in about 2018, it would be, that there was, there was a fantastic person who helped me when I was coming up for retirement. And we talked about what I was going to do when I, when I left the police and I was, you know, I said, you know, well, I don't know, but maybe I've always fancied being a TV extra and, That was it. And I saw her about 18 months later, and she said, God, Paul, you look so much better. You're not grey anymore. You know, what have you done about this? And it was like, she said I was a different person. Do I still struggle? Yes. Have I got a different outlook on life? Yes. Do I still have to take care of myself? Yes. But, I've got a great life now. I'm living the dream is my, is my phrase. It is such a better place to be where I am now. Helen: I'm really pleased to hear that, Paul. So, the hard work that you put into changing things for the better has really paid off and that doesn't mean that everything's perfect or that you're just doing positive thinking in the face of difficulty, you've got a different approach to handling those difficulties and you've got a better quality of life. Paul: Yeah, absolutely. And don't get me wrong, I had some great psychologists before 2016, but I concentrated on other things and we dealt with other traumas and dealt with it in other ways and using other, other ways of working. I became subjected to probably re traumatising myself because of the horrendous things I'd seen and heard. So, it was about just changing my thought processes and, and my psychologist said, Well, you know, we don't want to re traumatise you, let's look at something different. Let's look at a different part and see if we can change that. And, and that was, very difficult, but it meant that I had to look into myself again and be honest with myself and start thinking about my honesty and what I was going to tell my psychologist because I wanted to protect that psychologist because I didn't want them to hear and talk about the things that I'd had to witness because I didn't think it was fair, but I then understood that I needed to and that my psychologist would be taken care of. Which was, which was lovely. So, I became able to be honest with myself, which therefore I can be honest with my therapist. Helen: Thank you, Paul. And what I'm hearing there is that one of your instincts, if you like, in that situation was to protect the therapist from hearing difficult stuff. And actually the therapist themselves have their own opportunity to talk about what's difficult for them. So, the person who's coming for therapy can speak freely, although I'm saying that it's quite difficult to do. And certainly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder isn't the only thing that people go for CBT about, there are a number of different anxiety difficulties, depression, and also a wider range of things, including how to live well with a long term health condition and your experience could perhaps really help in terms of somebody going for their first session, not knowing what to expect. As a CBT therapist, I have never had somebody lie down on a couch. So, tell us a little bit about what you think people should know if they are thinking of going for CBT or if they think that somebody they care about might benefit from CBT. What's it like going for that first appointment? Paul: Bloody difficult. It's very difficult because by the very nature of the illnesses that we have that we want to go and speak to a psychologist, often we're either losing confidence or we're, we're anxious about going. So I have a phrase now and it's called smiley eyes and it, and it was developed because the very first time that I walked up to the, the place that I had my CBT in 2016, the receptionist opened the door and had these most amazing engaging smiley eyes and it, it drew me in. And I thought, wow. And then when I walked through the door and saw the psychologist again, it was like having a chat. It was, I feel that for me, I know now, I know now. And I've spoken to a number of psychologists who say it's not just having a chat. It is to me. And that is the gift of a very good psychologist, that they are giving you all these wonderful things. But it's got to be a collaboration. It's got to be like having a chat. We don't want to be lectured, often. I didn't want to have homework because I hated homework at school. So, it was a matter of going in and, and talking with my psychologist about how it worked for me as an individual, and that was the one thing that with the three psychologists that I saw, they all treated me as an individual, which I think is very, very important, because what works for one person doesn't work for another. Helen: So it's really important that you trust the person and you make a connection. A good therapist will make you feel at ease, make you feel as safe as you can to talk about difficult stuff. And it's important that you do get on with each other because you're working closely together. You use the word collaboration and it's definitely got to be about working together. Although you said earlier, you're not sure about the word expert, you're the expert on what's happening to you, even though the therapist will have some expertise in what might help, the kind of things to do and so there was something very important about that initial warmth and greeting from the service as well as the therapist. Paul: Oh, absolutely. And you know, as I said earlier, I'm honoured to speak at some universities to students who are learning how to be therapists. And the one thing I always say to them is think about if somebody tells you their innermost thoughts, they might never have told anybody and they might have only just realised it and accepted it themselves. So think about if you were sitting, thinking about, should I put in this thesis to my lecturer? I'm not sure about it. And how nervous you feel. Think about that person on the other side of the, you know, your therapy room or your zoom call or your telephone call, thinking about that. What they're going to be feeling. So to get through the door, we've probably been through where we've got to admit it to ourselves. We then got to admit it to somebody else. Sometimes we've then got to book the appointment. We then got to get in the car to get the appointment or turn on the computer. And then we've got to actually physically get there and walk through. And then when we're asked the question, we're going to tell you. We've been through a lot of steps every single time that we go for therapy. It's not just the first time, it's every time because things develop. So, you know, it's, it's fantastic to have the ability to want to tell someone that. So when I say it's fantastic to have the ability, I mean, in the therapist, having the ability to, to make it that you want to tell them that because you trust them. Helen: So that first appointment, it might take quite a bit of determination to turn up in spite of probably feeling nervous and not completely knowing what to expect, but a good therapist will really make the effort to connect with you and then gently try to find out what the main things are that you have come for help with and give you space to work out how you want to say what you want to say so that you both got , a shared understanding of what's going on.So your therapist really does know, or has a good sense of what might help. So, when you think about that very first session and what your expectations were and what you know now about having CBT, what would you say are the main things that are different? Paul: Oh, well, I don't actually remember my first session because I was so poorly. I found out afterwards there was three of us in the room because the psychologist had a student in there, but I was, I, I didn't know, but I still remember those smiley eyes and I remember the smiley eyes of the receptionist. And I remember the smiley eyes of my therapist. And I knew I was in the right place. I felt that this person cared for me and was interested and, you know, please don't think that the, the psychologist before I didn't feel that, you know, they were fantastic, but I was in a different place. I didn't accept it myself. I had different boundaries. I wanted to stay in the police. I, you know, I thought, well, if I, you know, if I admit this, I'm not going to have my, my job and I can't do my job. So a hundred percent of me was giving to my job. And unfortunately, that meant that the rest of my life couldn't cope, but my job and my professionalism never waned because I made sure of that, but it meant that I hadn't got the room in my head and the space in my head for family and friends. And it was at the point that I realized that. It wasn't going to be helpful for the rest of my life that I had to say, you know what, I'm going to have to, something's going to have to give now. And unfortunately, that was, you know, my career, but up until that point, I'm proud to say that I worked at the highest level and I gave a hundred percent. Now I realised that I have to have a life work balance rather than a work life balance, because I put life first. And I say that to everybody have a life work balance. It doesn't mean you can't have a good work ethic. It doesn't mean you can't work hard. It's just what's important in that. So what's the difference between the first session then and the first session now? Well, I didn't remember the first session. Now, I know that that psychologist was there to help me and there to test me and to look at my weaknesses. Look at my issues, but also look at my strengths and make me realize I'd got some because I didn't realise I had. Helen: That's really important, Paul, and thank you for sharing what that was like. I really appreciate that you've been so open and up front with me about those experiences. Paul: So let's turn this round to you then Helen as a therapist And you talked about lots of conditions, and things that people could have help with seeing a CBT therapist because obviously I have PTSD and I have the associated anxiety and depression and I still deal with that. What are the other things that people can have help with that they, some that they do have heard, have heard of, but other things that they might not know can be helped by CBT? Helen: Well, that's a really good question. And I would say that CBT is particularly good at helping people with anxiety and depression. So different kinds of anxiety, many people will have heard, for example, of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, or Generalized Anxiety Disorder where people worry a lot, and it's very ordinary to worry, but when it gets out of hand, other things like phobias, for example, where the anxiety is much more than you'd expect for the amount of danger people sometimes worry too much about getting ill or being ill, so they might have an illness anxiety. Those are very common anxiety difficulties that people have. CBT, I mean, you've already mentioned this, but CBT is also very good for depression. Whether that's a relatively short term episode of really low mood, or whether it's more severe and ongoing, then perhaps the less well known things that CBT is good for. For example, helping people live well if they have a psychotic disorder, maybe hearing voices, for example, or having beliefs that are quite extreme and unusual, and want to have help with that. It's also very good for living with a long term health condition where there isn't anything medical that can cure the condition, but for example, living well with something like diabetes or long term pain. Paul: interestingly, you spoke about phobias then, Is the work that a good therapist doing just in the, the consulting room or just over, the, this telephone or, or do you do other things? I'm thinking of somebody I knew who had a phobia of, particular escalators and heights, and they were told to go out and do that. You know, try and go on an escalator and, they managed to get up to the top floor of Selfridges in Birmingham because that's where the shoes were and that helped. But would you just, you know, would you just talk about these things, or do you go out and about or do you encourage people to, to do these with you and without? Helen: Again, that's, that's a really good point, Paul, and the psychotherapy answer is it depends. So let's think about some examples. So sometimes you will be mostly in the therapist's office or, and as you've mentioned, sometimes on the phone or it can be on a video call. but sometimes it's really, really useful to go out and do something together. And when you said about somebody who's afraid of being on an escalator, sometimes it really helps to find a way of doing that step by step and doing it together. So, whether that's together with someone else that you trust or with the therapist, you might start off by finding what's the easiest escalator that we've got locally that we can use and let's do that together. And let me walk up the stairs and wait for you and you do it on your own, but I'll be there waiting. Then you do it on your own and come back down and meet me. Then go and do it with a friend and then do it on your own. So, there's a process of doing this step by step. So you are facing the fear, you are challenging how difficult it is to do this when you're anxious. But you find a place where you can take the anxiety with you successfully, so we don't drop you in the deep end. We don't suddenly say, right, you're going all the way to the fifth floor now. We start one step at a time, but we do know that you want to get to the shoes or whatever your own personal goal and motivation is there's got to be a good reason to do it gives you something to aim towards, but also when you've done it, there's a real sense of achievement. And if I'm honest as a therapist, it's delightful for me as well as for the person I'm working with when we do achieve that. Sometimes it isn't necessarily that we're facing a phobia, but it might be that we're testing out something. Maybe, I believe that it's really harmful for me to leave something untidy or only check something once. We might do an experiment and test out what it's like to change what we're doing at the moment and see what happens. And again, it's about agreeing it together. It's not my job to tell somebody what to go and do. It's my job to work with somebody to make sure that they've got the tools they need to take their anxiety with them. And sometimes that anxiety will get less, it'll get more manageable. Sometimes it goes away altogether, but that's not something I would promise. What I would do is work my very hardest to make the anxiety so that the person can manage it successfully and live their life to the full, even if they do still have some. Paul: And, and for me, I think one of the things that I remember is that my, you know, my mental health manifested itself in physical symptoms as well. So it was like when I was thinking about things, I was feeling sick, I was feeling tearful. and that's, that's to be expected at times, isn't it? And, and even when you're facing your fears or you're talking through what you're experiencing. It's, it's, it's a normal thing. And, and even when I had pure CBT, it can be exhausting. And I said to my therapist, please. Tell people that, you know, your therapy doesn't end in the session. And it's okay to say to people, well, go and have a little walk around, make sure you can get somebody to pick you up or make sure you can get home or make sure you've got a bit of a safe space for half an hour afterwards and you haven't got to, you know, maybe pick the kids up or whatever, because that that's important time for you as well. Helen: That's a really important message. Yes, I agree with you there, Paul, is making sure that you're okay, give yourself a bit of space and processing time and trying to make it so that you don't have to dash straight off to pick up the kids or go back to work immediately, trying to arrange it so that you've got a little bit of breathing space to just make sure you're okay, maybe make a note of important things that you want to think about later, but not immediately dashing off to do something that requires all your concentration. And I agree with you, it is tiring. You said at the beginning it's just having a chat and now you've talked about all the things that you actually do in a session. It's a tiring chat and tiring to talk about how it feels, tiring to think about different ways of doing things, tiring to challenge some of the assumptions that we make about things. Yes it is having a chat, but really can be quite tiring. Paul: And I think that the one thing that you said in there as well, you know, you talk about what would you recommend. Take a pen and paper. Because often you cannot remember. everything you put it in there. So, make notes if you need to. Your therapist will be making notes, so why can't you? And also, you know, I think about some of the tasks I was given in between my sessions, rather than calling it my homework, my tasks I was given in between sessions to, I suffered particularly with, staying awake at night thinking about conversations I was going to have with the person I was going to see the next day and it manifested itself I would actually make up the conversations with every single possible answer that I could have- and guess what- 99 times out of 100 I never even saw the person let alone had the conversation. So it was about even if I'm thinking in the middle of the night, you know, what I'm going to do, just write it down, get rid of it, you know, and I guess that's, you know, coming back again, Helen to put in the, the ball in your court and saying, well, what, what techniques are there for people? Helen: Well, one of the things that you're saying there about keeping a note and writing things down can be very useful, partly to make sure that we don't forget things, but also so that it isn't going round and round in your head. The, and because it's very individual, there may be a combination of things like step by step facing something that makes you anxious, step by step changing what you're doing to improve your mood. So perhaps testing out what it's like to do something that you perhaps think you're not going to enjoy, but to see whether it actually gives you some sense of satisfaction or gives you some positive feedback, testing out whether a different way of doing something works better. So there's a combination of understanding what's going on, testing out different ways of doing things, making plans to balance what things you're doing. Sometimes there may be things about resting better. So you said about getting a better night's sleep and a lot of people will feel that they could manage everything a bit better if they slept better. So that can be important. Testing out different ways of approaching things, asking is that reasonable to say that to myself? Sometimes people are thinking quite harsh things about themselves or thinking that they can't change things. But with that approach of, well, let's see, if we test something out different and see if that works. So there's a combination of different things that the therapist might do but it should always be very much the, you're a team, you're working together, your therapist is right there alongside you. Even when you've agreed you're going to do something between sessions, it's that the therapist has agreed this with you. You've thought about what might happen if you do this and how you're going to handle it. And as you've said, sometimes it's a surprise that it goes much better than we thought it was going to. So, so we're testing our predictions and sometimes it's a surprise. It's almost like being a scientist. You're doing experiments, you're testing things out, you're seeing what happens if you do this. And the therapist will have some ideas about the kind of things that will work. but you're the one doing, doing the actual doing of it. Paul: And little things like, you know, I, I remember, I was taught a lovely technique and it's called the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, technique about when you're anxious. And it's about, I guess it's about grounding yourself in the here and now and not, trying to worry about what you're anxious about so you try and get back into what is there now. Can you just explain that? I mean, I know I know I'm really fortunate. I practice it so much. I probably call it the 2-1 So could you just explain how what that is in a more eloquent way than myself? Helen: I think you explained that really well, Paul, but what we're talking about is doing things that help you manage anxiety when it's starting to get in the way and bringing yourself back to in the here and now. And for example, it might be, can I describe things that I can see around me? Can I see five things that are green? Can I feel my feet on the floor? Tell whether it's windy and all of those things will help to make me aware of being in the here and now and that the anxiety is a feeling, but I don't have to be carried away by it. Paul: And there's another lovely one that, I, you know, when people are worrying about things and, it's basically about putting something in a box and only giving yourself a certain time during the day to worry about those things when you open the box and often when you've got that time to yourself. So give yourself a specific time where you, you know, are not worrying about the kids or in going to sport or doing whatever. So you've got yourself half an hour and that's your worry time in essence. And, you know, I use it on my phone and it's like, well, what am I worrying about? I'll put that in my worry box and then I'll only allow myself to look at that between seven and half past tonight. And by the time I've got there, I'll be done. I'm not worrying about the five things. I might be worrying slightly about one of them, but that's more manageable. And then I can deal with that. So what's the thought behind? I guess I've explained it, but what, what's the psychological thought behind that? And, and who would have devised that? I mean, who are these people who have devised CBT in the past? Because we haven't even explored that yet. Helen: Well, so firstly, the, the worry box idea, Paul, is it's a really clever psychological technique is that we can tell ourselves that we're going to worry about this properly later. Right now, we're busy doing something else, but we've made an appointment with ourselves where we can worry properly about it. And like you've said, if we reassure ourselves that actually, we are, we're going to deal with what's going on through our mind. It reassures our mind and allows it not to run away with us. And then when we do come to it, we can check, well, how much of a problem is this really? And if it's not really much of a problem, it's easier to let it go. And if it really is a problem, we've made space to actually think about, well, what can I do about it then? so that technique and so many of the other techniques that are part of Cognitive and Behavioural psychotherapies have been developed in two directions, I suppose. In one direction, it's about working with real people and seeing what happens to them, and checking what works, and then looking at lots of other people and seeing whether those sorts of things work. So, we would call that practice based evidence. So, it's from doing the actual work of working with people. From the other direction, then, there is more laboratory kind of science about understanding as much as we can about how people behave and why we do what we do, and then if that is the case, then this particular technique ought to work. Let's ask people if they're willing to test it out and see whether it works, and if it works, we can include that in our toolkit. Either way, CBT is developed from trying to work out what it is that works and doing that. So, so that's why we think that evidence is important, why it's important to be scientific about it as far as we can, even though it's also really, really important that we're working with human beings here. We're working with people and never losing sight of. That connection and collaboration and working together. So although we don't often use the word art and science, it is very much that combination Paul: And I guess that's where the measures and outcomes, you know, come into the science part and the evidence base. So, so for me, it's about just a question of if I wanted to read up on the history of CBT, which actually I have done a little. Who are the people who have probably started it and made the most influence in the last 50 years, because BABCP is 50 years old now, so I guess we're going back before that to the start of CBT maybe, but who's been influential in that last 50 years as well? Helen: Well, there are so many really incredible researchers and therapists, it's very hard to name just a few. One of the most influential though would be Professor Aaron T. Beck, who was one of the first people to really look into the way that people think has a big impact on how they feel. And so challenging, testing out whether those thoughts make sense and experimenting with doing things differently, very much influenced by his work and, and he's very, very well known in our field, from, The Behavioural side, there've been some laboratory experiments with animals a hundred years ago. And I must admit nowadays, I'm not sure that we would regard it as very ethical. Understanding from people-there was somebody called BF Skinner, who very much helped us to understand that we do things because we get a reward from them and we stop doing things because we don't or because they feel, they make us feel worse. But that's a long time ago now. And more recently in the field, we have many researchers all over the world, a combination of people in the States, in the UK, but also in the wider global network. There's some incredible work being done in Japan, in India, you name it. There's some incredible work going on in CBT and it all adds to how can we help people better with their mental health? Paul: and I think that for me as the patient and, and being part of the BABCP family, as I like to, to think I'm part of now, I've been very honoured to meet some very learned people who are members of the BABCP. And it, it astounds me that, you know, when I talk to them, although it shouldn't, they're just the most amazing people and I'm very lucky that I've got a couple of signed books as well from people that I take around, when I do my TV extra work. And one of them is a fascinating book by Helen Macdonald, believe it or not on long term conditions that, that I thoroughly recommend people, read, and another one and another area that I don't think we've touched on that. I was honoured to speak with is, a guy called, Professor Glenn Waller, who writes about eating disorders. So eating disorders. It's one of those things that people maybe don't think about when they think of CBT, but certainly Glenn Waller has been very informative in that. And how, how do you feel about the work in that area? And, and how important that may be. I know we'll probably go on in a bit about how people can access, CBT and, you know, and NHS and private, but I think for me is the certain things that maybe we need to bring into the CBT family in NHS services and eating disorders for me would be one is, you know, what are your thoughts about those areas and other areas that you'd like to see brought into more primary care? Helen: Again, thank you for bringing that up, Paul. And very much so eating disorders are important. and CBT has a really good evidence base there and eating disorders is a really good example of where somebody working in CBT in combination with a team of other professionals, can be particularly helpful. So perhaps working with occupational therapists, social workers, doctors, for example. And you mentioned our book about persistent pain, which is another example of working together with a team. So we wrote that book together with a doctor and with a physiotherapist. Paul: Yeah, yeah. Helen: And so sometimes depending on what the difficulties are, working together as a team of professionals is the best way forward. There are other areas which I haven't mentioned for example people with personality issues which again can be seen as quite severe but there is help available and at the moment there is more training available for people to be able to become therapists to help with those issues. And whether it's in primary care in the NHS or in secondary care or in hospital services, there are CBT therapists more available than they used to be and this is developing all the time. And I did notice just then, Paul, that you said about, whether you access CBT on the NHS and, and you received CBT through the NHS, but there are other ways of accessing CBT. Paul: That was going to be my very next question is how do we as patients feel, happy that the therapist we are seeing is professionally trained, has got a, a good background and for want of a phrase that I'm going to pinch off, do what it says on the tin. But do what it says on the tin because I, I am aware that CBT therapists aren't protected by title. So unfortunately, there are people who, could advertise as CBT therapist when they haven't had specific training or they don't have continual development. So, The NHS, if you're accessing through the NHS, through NHS Talking Therapies or anything, they will be accredited. So, you know, you can do that online, you can do it via your GP. More so for the protection of the public and the making sure that the public are happy. What have the BABCP done to ensure that the psychotherapists that they have within them do what they say it does on the tin. Helen: yes, that's a number of very important points you're making there, Paul. And first point, do check that your therapist is qualified. You mentioned accredited. So a CBT psychotherapist will, or should be, Accredited which means that they can be on the CBT Register UK and Ireland. That's a register which is recognised by the Professional Standards Authority, which is the nearest you can get to being on a register like doctors and nurses. But at the moment, anyone can actually call themselves a psychotherapist. So it's important to check our register at BABCP. We have CBT therapists, but we have other people who use Cognitive and Behavioural therapies. Some of those people are called Wellbeing Practitioners that are probably most well known in England. We also have people who are called Evidence Based Parent Trainers who work with the parents of children and on that register, everybody has met the qualifications, the professional development, they're having supervision, and they have to show that they work in a professional and ethical way and that covers the whole of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. So do check that your therapist is on that Register and feel free to ask your therapist any other questions about specialist areas. For example, if they have qualifications to work particularly with children, particularly with eating disorders, or particularly from, with people from different backgrounds. Do feel free to ask and a good therapist will always be happy to answer those questions and provide you with any evidence that you need to feel comfortable you're working with the right person. Paul: that's the key, isn't it? Because if it's your hard-earned money, you want to make sure that you've got the right person. And for me, I would say if they're not prepared to answer the question, look on that register and find somebody who will, because there's many fantastic therapists out there. Helen: And what we'll do is make sure that all of those links, any information about us that we've spoken in this episode will be linked to on our show page. Paul, we're just about out of time. So, what would you say are the absolute key messages that you want our listeners to take away from this episode? What the most important messages, Paul: If you're struggling, don't wait. If you're struggling, please don't wait. Don't wait until you think that you're at the end of your tether for want of a better phrase, you know, nip it in the bud if you can at the start, but even if you are further down the line, please just reach out. And like you say, Helen, there's, there's various ways you can reach out. You can reach out via the NHS. You can reach out privately. I think we could probably talk for another hour or two about a CBT from my perspective and, and how much it's, it has meant to me. But also what I will say is I wish I'd have known now what, or should I say I wish I knew then what I knew now about being able to, to, to open myself up, more than, you know, telling someone and protecting them as well, because there was stuff that I had to re-enter therapy in 2021. And it took me till then to tell my therapist something because I was like disgusted with myself for having seen and heard it so much. But actually, it was really important in my continual development, but yeah, don't wait, just, just, you know, reach out and understand that you will have to work hard yourself, but it is worth it at the end. If you want to run a marathon. You're not going to run a marathon by just doing the training sessions when you see your PT once a week. And you are going to get cramp, and you are going to get muscle sores, and you are going to get hard work in between. But when you complete that marathon, or even a half marathon, or even 5k, or even 100 meters, it's really worth it. Helen: Paul, thank you so much for joining us today. We're really grateful for you speaking with me and it's wonderful to hear all your experiences and for you to share that, to encourage people to seek help if they need it and what might work. Thank you. Paul: Pleasure. Thanks Helen.

Episode 1: Amanda Gardiner hears writer and business woman, Leah Gail's inspirational divorce story and talks to psychologist Leigh Curtis about how you can manage those early days following a painful breakup. Please remember to follow, rate and review the podcast. Show Notes: Amanda Gardiner is a qualified and experienced divorce coach with extensive experience of helping people navigate divorce. She has a particular interest in supporting midlife women who are facing divorce (possibly reluctantly) to manage the process and rediscover their mojo, so that they can not only positively survive divorce itself but also enthusiastically seize their exciting new futures. Contact Amanda via her website www.resetdivorcecoaching.co.uk If you'd like to be part of an inspirational community of women all creating fabulous futures as a result of divorce then come and join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/thedivorcehive Follow me on Instagram @thedivorcehive Leah Gail can be found here: https://leahgail.com/ and her fabulous book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learn-Love-Yourself-Creating-Happiness-ebook/dp/B09BS1YBMB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=15H0HRJFJO695&keywords=leah+Gail&qid=1704390378&sprefix=leah+gail%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-3 If you think working with a therapist would be helpful then Leigh Curtis recommends googling an IAPT self referral form for your local area to access talking therapy. More information can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/

Tackling Mental Health: Two Players' Journey Back to the Pitch #MentalHealthDayIn this episode, hosts Karl & Craig sit down with Dan Robinson & George Whitaker, who share their journies into and through the depths of depression, addiction, suicidal thoughts and obsessive-compulsive behaviour.This episode aims to raise awareness and spark conversation between young men within the rugby community. 

Sports betting is growing in popularity in South Australia. In 2018, 7% of all South Australian adults (just under 96,000 people) reported having participated in sports betting in the previous 12 months, compared to 4% in 2005.  Between 2004-05 and 2018-19, the amount lost on sports betting in South Australia increased 317%, from $1.98 million to $8.25 million. Concerningly, in South Australia 32% of sports bettors gamble at risky levels compared to 27% of poker machine players and 12% of gamblers generally.  In this segment, we hear from Rory Spreckley, Manager, Office for Problem Gambling, who has worked in the SA Government for a number of years and has a background in assisting disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. Professor Michael Baigent, Head of Flinders Psychological Therapy Services, which includes the Statewide Gambling Therapy Service, the Centre for Anxiety and Related Disorders and IAPT at Flinders Medical Centre. 

Welcome to episode 114 [originally broadcast on Wednesday 8 February 2023] of #mhTV​​​​​​​​. This week Vanessa Gilmartin spoke with guests Dawn Jessop, Susan Parkes & Jonathon Stephen about mental health in justice. This episode is a part of the Health In Justice National Event running on 20 February 2023. DJ - Awaiting content SP - Awaiting content JS - Jonathon has an extensive history of working as a clinician and leader within mental health services. In the early part of his nursing career, he spent many years in secondary mental health services as a clinician working in PICU, acute care and community settings, developing a specialist interest in providing care for people with complex needs associated with psychosis. Jonathon's career progressed with his interest in leadership, engagement and transformation coming to the forefront of his development. He has worked as a senior mental health operational lead in various leadership roles across Adult acute inpatient care, adult community secondary mental health care, community Camhs, Older people's services and IAPT. His interest in leadership led him to complete his MSc in Healthcare Leadership with the NHS Leadership Academy and he has been responsible for leading on multiple successful service re-design and transformation projects – always undertaken with the required engagement and leadership from clinicians and other supporting leads. For the last 4 years, Jonathon has been working in the Specialist Services division with Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust as the Senior Service Lead for Health in Justice Services providing leadership and support to a range of highly specialist and bespoke services providing care and expert provision for people who come into contact with the criminal justice system in various circumstances including within prison settings. “I have always enjoyed working in partnership contexts where creating relational trust and engagement are key footings to the provision of high quality and safe care. It is a real privilege to work alongside the clinical experts in our fields advocating for the population of people we support – including our workforce colleagues and being on the coal face of inter-organisational development and improvement. This enables my role to feel really meaningful - in terms of influencing the quality and safety of service design and provision. At the moment we are working extensively with PPG our lead provider, and other partners in our prison settings, on implementing our integrated approach to care delivery within our prison settings - New Models of Care. This is an evidence based approach to improving the safety and quality of our provision in prisons with significant focus on underpinning this person centred model with greater integration and a Trauma Informed cultural shift. Furthermore we will be enhancing our delivery of safer care in early days, broadening the availability and increasing the quality of our crisis response offer, enriching planned care and optimising release and transfer processes”. Some Twitter links to follow are: VG - www.twitter.com/VanessaRNMH NL - www.twitter.com/niadla​​​​​​​​ DM - www.twitter.com/davidamunday DJ - www.twitter.com/jessop_dawn SP - www.twitter.com/Sue_parkes1 JS - www.twitter.com/Chorleyhood Credits: #mhTV Presenters: Vanessa Gilmartin, Nicky Lambert & David Munday Guests: Dawn Jessop, Susan Parkes & Jonathon Stephen Theme music: Tony Gillam Production & Editing: David Munday

Michael Barkham, Ph.D., is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield, UK. He has spent the past 35 years promoting the measurement of psychological therapies in routine practice and the paradigm of practice-based evidence as a complement to trials-based methodologies. His research has also focused on the contribution of therapists as well as securing evidence supporting various models of psychological therapy. Most recently, with Wolfgang Lutz and Louis Castonguay, he was editor of the 7th edition of Bergin and Garfield's Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behavior Change (2021) and the recipient of the 2019 Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR) Senior Distinguished Research Career Award.Dr Jaime Delgadillo is a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Sheffield, and director of psychological therapies research at RDaSH NHS Foundation Trust. He has twenty years of clinical experience and has published over 90 scientific papers and book chapters in the field of mental health. He has been a principal investigator in clinical trials of psychotherapy and digital health interventions, supporting people with problems such as depression, anxiety, addictions, and occupational burnout. He is a member of the international Society for Psychotherapy Research and an associate editor of the society's journal, Psychotherapy Research.In this episode, Bruce talks with Michael and Jaime about their work with the IAPT (Increased Access to Psychological Treatment) program in the UK and the benefits as well as some of the problems associated with a “stepped care” model of treatment.Michael and Jaime on the University of Sheffield websiteMichael Barkham on twitter: https://twitter.com/mjbarkhamLearn more about IAPT at https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/iapt/The intro and outro music is the Borromeo String Quartet performing Beethoven's "String Quartet No. 3 in D Major"www.makingtherapybetter.comSponsored By CarePaths EHR and Measurement Based Care

“It's an extraordinary program that literally helps hundreds of thousands of people a year.”During this discussion you will learn:• the incredible recovery rate of IAPT patients• the trackable outcomes are nearly 100%• how the program has become more equitable• and just they do with all the data the program collects.Follow us on Twitter

Recently, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with ETH Zurich and Fraunhofer IGCV, IPT and IAPT, released a report on the current state of additive manufacturing (AM) and its future. Their goal was to provide a realistic understanding of what AM can deliver today and why some are achieving that potential while others are not, as well as define the most probable near-term future production scenarios and what needs to happen to make those scenarios a reality. Pat Carey, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth for Stratasys addresses this subject.

This week I'm joined by Dr Joanna a clinical psychologist & Darrell a cognitive behavioural therapist to discuss some of the loosely dashed terms that address behavioural patterns & sometimes mental health issues today. The professionals also discuss mental health issues today, the differences & similarities between men & women.  Help services: IAPT: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/ Single Point of Access: https://myhealth.london.nhs.uk/services/talking-therapies/ Samaritans number: 116 123 FOLLOW DISUNOMICS: www.patreon.com/DISUNOMICS​​​​​​ Twitter: twitter.com/_NOMICS​​​​​​​​ IG: instagram.com/DISUNOMICS​​​​​​​​ IG: instagram.com/disunomicspod​​/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 50th Annual BABCP Conference will take place in London on 20-23 July 2022: https://babcp2022.org/ In this podcast, Prof Shirley Reynolds and Dr Jo Daniels talk about the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and preview the programme for the conference which will include talks and sessions on Adult Mental Health, Children and Young People, Basic Processes and Experimental Psychopathology, Bipolar Disorder, Enduring Personality Issues and Psychosis, Older Adults, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Behavioural Medicine, IAPT and PWPs, Therapeutic Techniques and Innovations in CBT, and Training, Supervision, and Professional Issues.

Do you feel bad about the way you look? Does seeing yourself in the mirror trigger thoughts like “I'm not good enough, attractive enough, thin enough?”  Do you compare yourself to other people, thinking they look better than you? You're not alone.  In this episode, I speak with psychotherapist Holli Rubin about body image, and feelings we have about our bodies, and how unrealistic ‘body positivity' can be for those with a negative body image.    Holli Rubin is a psychotherapist, body image specialist and mental health practitioner with over 25 years' experience where she has been commissioned by the Government Equalities Office and is part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Body Image.  We cover: Connection between our physical selves and our emotions The lens we view our appearance with Body image isn't vanity Feelings about our body aren't fixed Social media/imagery feed our comparison Questioning the images we see - retouching All bodies have imperfections Body neutrality rather than positivity Mindset shifts around what our bodies do for us Cosmetic surgery and body dysmorphia The transmission of negative body image from mother to child Embracing changing body shape in pregnancy   Body dysmorphia NHS guidance Mind guidance on body dysmorphia Find an IAPT service   Find out more about Holli on her website www.hollirubin.com   Order my book, The Lasting Connection, here To spend 90 days to develop love and compassion for yourself, join the online course, The Compassionate Couple, here Find me at www.thethomasconnection.co.uk Instagram: @the_thomas_connection Facebook: www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection Pause Purpose Play Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay    This episode was edited by Emily Crosby Media

Patients wait for care; quality is often uneven. Can we do better?In this episode, Dr. David Gratzer speaks with Dr. David Goldbloom, Senior Medical Advisor at CAMH and a professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Goldbloom (a returning guest) has just written We Can Do Better: Urgent Innovations to Improve Mental Health Access and Care. They speak about the book – and Dr. Goldbloom's optimism.Dr. Goldbloom discusses real-world examples of innovation: a publicly-funded psychotherapy program in the UK that treats 600,000 people a year; a Nova Scotia program that helps families of children with ADHD and has inspired similar work in Vietnam and Finland; and a major Canadian study that has changed the way we think about homelessness. We also discuss the implications for policy makers – and for clinicians. And, yes, we do talk about The Simpsons.With Dr. Goldbloom's book We Can Do Better: Urgent Innovations to Improve Mental Health Access and Care as the basis of the conversation we learn:Clients, families, and physicians alike all agree that the current system in Canada just isn't good enough.Programs exist in places such as the UK and Australia that are already doing things better.Canada has created its own internationally successful programs but has had difficulties expanding across our own country.Traditionally the number of years it takes for clinical and innovation to be translated into clinical practice has been exceedingly slow.The pandemic has sparked rapid change they hope will continue. Follow us on Twitter

TRIGGER WARNING; Body Dysmorphia Hello lovely listeners, today's guest is the wonderful Kieth Russell from Dublin and host of The endless spiral podcast. We ramble away about our experiences and thoughts and feeling around body dysmorphia, self esteem, mental health, parenting and much more. If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. For free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. If you're based in the ROI, take a look at; www.bodywhys.ie Call; 01 284 1166 or visit www.mentalhealthireland.ie Or reach out to Keith who I know will be more than happy to talk to you or redirect you to some wonderful professionals and resources. Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! You can also find Keith on instagram @theendspiral and listen to his podcast via https://linktr.ee/TheEndlessSpiral Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

Jochen Loock has trained over 1000 professionals in Additive Manufacturing through the Additive Academy at Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies (IAPT). He now performs business development with automotive companies for the prestigious German research institute. Jochen has been instrumental in several groundbreaking 3D printing projects for end-use automotive components. He has helped car companies adopt 3D printing and industrialize it for parts that could be on your next car. Our conversation with Jochen was, therefore, fueled by experiences and knowledge gleaned not only from academia but also from the frontlines of 3D printing in manufacturing. We hope that you'll like this episode!

In episode 4 of series 4, is the resilient Mother, Daughter, business owner, wonder woman and so much more - Jodie. Jodie is also my partners cousins wife. My first relative on the show, how exciting! Jodie comes on to discuss her journey as a carer for both of her parents as one battles end stage kidney failure and the other cancer. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Contact Macmillan support free on 0808 239 06 25. They're open, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. Or call CarersUK on 0808 808 7777 from Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm or you can contact them by email (advice@carersuk.org) For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. For free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

TRIGGER WARNING; SUICIDE Hello lovely listening, today's guest is the amazing inspirational human being that is Jarred Maddison Frey from New Orleans Louisiana and host of The Bipolar Bachelor Podcast. Jarred talks about his very recent suicide attempt and living with bipolar as well as the support he has day to day. If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. For free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! You can also find Jarred on instagram @thebipolarbachelorpodcast and listen to his podcast via https://linqapp.com/jarred_frey Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

Hello lovely listeners, today's guest is the super passionate Tash from Jigsaw Training, it was an absolutely pleasure listening to her talk about the importance of mental health first aid training. If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. For free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! You can also find Tash on instagram @jigsawtraining20 or on her wesbite https://www.jigsawtraining20.com/ Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

I det hundrasjuttiosjätte avsnittet av podden pratar vi om psykiatrins framtid och statens roll i sjukvården. Gäst är Kerstin Evelius, före detta nationell samordnare för statens insatser på området psykisk hälsa, vilket hon utsågs till 2015 av Gabriel Wikström. Det här är den första delen av fyra av intervjun med Kerstin, och här berättar hon bland annat om varför tidigare psykiatrisatsningar i Sverige har misslyckats, varför det är viktigt att involvera patienter och brukare i vården, samt varför hon tycker att staten har haft en övertro på mjuka styrmedel och kortsiktig projektstyrning. Kerstin har som samordnare även utrett tvångsåtgärder bland barn. Varför är det så viktigt med tillsyn när man tvångsvårdar barn och varför brister den tillsynen så ofta? Dessutom får hon berätta vad hon tycker om psykiatrins uppdelning i olika huvudmän och hur det påverkar patienterna, samt huruvida hon tror att ytterligare en psykiatriorganisation av samma slag som den brittiska IAPT-organisationen är ett bra alternativ eller inte. Om du vill kommentera avsnittet finns Kerstin på Twitter där hon heter psykiskhalsa, även Christian finns där och heter c_dahlstrom. Trevlig lyssning!Hjälp till att hålla merparten av avsnitten gratis och få tillgång till exklusiva avsnitt på: http://patreon.com/sinnessjuktKerstins rapport ”För att börja med något nytt måste man sluta med något gammalt”: https://www.regeringen.se/48ddbb/contentassets/906430d9feb248e984afbed18a37e65c/for-att-borja-med-nagot-nytt-maste-man-sluta-med-nagot-gammalt---forslag-for-en-langsiktigt-hallbar-styrning-inom-omradet-psykisk-halsa-sou-2018_90.pdf Köp Christians böcker och tavlor signerade här: https://vadardepression.seKöp Sinnessjukt-tishan här: http://sinnessjukt.se/butikBoka föreläsning här: http://vadardepression.se/forelasning-psykisk-ohalsa/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's wonderful guest is Doctor Radhika, she shares her journey into becoming a Paediatric Doctor in the NHS. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language.  If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. For free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS You can find Radhika on instagram @doctorradhika Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed!  Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

In episode 2 of series 4, is the beautiful Radha Wilson Jeffries, a midwife who shares her journey into becoming the Midwife Sparkle Coach! Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language.  If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. For free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS You can find Radha on instagram @midwifesparklecoach or at www.radhawilsonjeffries.co.uk Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed!  Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

Welcome back to another series of The Mad Moon Podcast people! Kicking off episode 1 of series 4 is the beautiful Jessica O'Logbon, a medical student who shares her journey into becoming a Doctor. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language.  If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. For free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS You can find Jess on instagram @Jess.Olo Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed!  Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases.  Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

In this episode we brace ourselves, take a deep breath, and consider magick and spirituality as an antidote to suffering, but not without their risks and limits; a bullshit exercise from Robert Anton Wilson; the limits of belief-shifting; dubious "exercises" in books on magick; the belief in belief-shifting; reality and belief-shifting; results from a recent sigil; possibilities for their causation; magick as adaptation to reality; the limitation of reality; the inescapability of feelings; the influence of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) on the contemporary understanding of suffering; Aaron Beck on depression as faulty cognition; the locus of responsibility for suffering; belief-shifting as a form of CBT; how work with spirits can also fall into this dynamic; how CBT and belief-shifting chime nicely with capitalism and neoliberalism; Byung-Chul Han on self-exploitation under neoliberalism; Mark Fisher on the dirty secrets of capitalism; how neoliberalism distracts us from these; magick and the lure of pseudo-freedom; Federico Campagna on the paradigms of technic and magick: instrumentality versus meaning; psychogeography as the practice of transitioning from technic to magick; Gareth Rees on car parks and the ubiquity of sliced ham; the limits of technic and capitalism; the insatiability of desire and the inevitability of suffering; a means to an end versus the endlessly meaningful; bringing meaning to suffering; magick as a means of encountering reality; Campagna on magick and technic as two contrasting ethical frameworks; avoiding harm versus maximising salvation; magicians as always caught between these two ethical outlooks; magickal crises and the pains of magick; the magick of the oppressed; Trump's presidency and its end as a magickal result; anti-magick as the elimination of the Other; depression as the absence of the Other, and magick as a reaching out for the Other; Han on the Other as a metaphysical anti-depressant; meaning as connection with the Other; mysticism as recognition of the self as Other; magick as a spectrum, including forms of magick that tend towards technic. Federico Campagna (2018). Technic and Magic: The Reconstruction of Reality. London: Bloomsbury. Mark Fisher (2009). Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? Alresford: Zero Books. Byung-Chul Han (2017). Psychopolitics: Neoliberalism and New Technologies of Power, translated by Erik Butler. London: Verso. Byung-Chul Han (2018). The Expulsion of the Other: Society, Perception and Communication Today, translated by Wieland Hoban. Cambridge: Polity Press. Catherine Jackson & Rosemary Rizq, eds. (2019). The Industrialisation of Care: Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Impact of IAPT. Monmouth: PCCS Books. Gary Lachman (2018). Dark Star Rising: Magick and Power in the Age of Trump. New York: TarcherPerigree. Gareth E. Rees (2019). Car Park Life. London: Influx Press.

In this episode, I talk to the beautifully honest Ralph. Ralph is a bit of a different guest, in that he doesn't work in healthcare, however he talks openly about his experiences in healthcare for both his physical and mental health. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language.  If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help.  For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00)   Bipolar UK helpline 0333 323 3880 Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information.   Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt.  Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself or non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123  Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options.   https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS You can find Ralph on instagram @chainedtothedevil Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed!  Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful Tash. Tash shares her journey into becoming a Doctor, we discuss her mental health and how she became unwell with an eating disorder. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language.  If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help.   For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00)   Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00)   Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text.   Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information.   Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt.  Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself  or non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123  Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options.   https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS  You can find Tash and her new podcast on instagram @storiesvsstigmapodcast Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed!  Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

In this episode, I talk to the lovely Tom. Tom shares his journey into becoming a Doctor, we discuss his inspiring story about his brothers misfortune and inspirational Dad, as well as some funny anecdotes.  Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language.  If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help.  For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00)   Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00)  Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text.   Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information.   Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt.  Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself or non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123  Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options.   https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS You can find Tom on instagram @ward_round_with_tom Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed!  Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

In this episode, I talk to the wonderfully articulate William. William shares his journey into becoming a Psychotherapist. We discuss his mental health and he found himself in front of a therapist, then in front of clients as their therapist. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself or non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

I det hundrasjuttioandra avsnittet av podden pratar vi om psykoterapi, pandemi och utmattning. Gäst är psykiatrikern och professorn Christian Rück som nyligen gav ut boken ”Olyckliga i paradiset: varför mår vi så dåligt när allt är så bra?” Det här är den första delen av fyra av den här intervjun och här berättar Christian bland annat om internetpsykiatri och varför han tycker metoden är ett bra tillskott till psykiatrin i Sverige.Han berättar även om den så kallade IAPT-modellen från Storbritannien, som blivit väldigt uppmärksammad och populär även bland svenska politiker. Christian har själv varit i Storbritannien och implementerat en behandling för tvångssyndrom i IAPT-systemet, och förklarar vad han ser som fördelar och nackdelar med modellen. Dessutom får han beskriva sin kritik mot processen som ledde fram till diagnosen utmattningssyndrom, och de opublicerade studier i ämnet som han tycker borde se dagens ljus. Vi pratar även om kopplingen mellan utmattningssyndrom och biologiska förändringar som enligt Christian inte är bevisad, till skillnad från vad exempelvis Marie Åsberg hävdar.Om du vill kommentera avsnittet finns Christian Rück på Twitter där han heter christianruck. Trevlig lyssning!Hjälp till att hålla merparten av avsnitten gratis och få tillgång till exklusiva avsnitt på: http://patreon.com/sinnessjuktKöp Christians böcker och tavlor signerade här: https://vadardepression.seKöp Sinnessjukt-tishan här: http://sinnessjukt.se/butikBoka föreläsning här: http://vadardepression.se/forelasning-psykisk-ohalsa/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello again! Today I talk to the wonderful Sophie. Sophie shares her journey into becoming an Osteopath, a first for the show! Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you find anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00)  Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00)  Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself or non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS https://pauseformind.org.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwse-DBhC7ARIsAI8YcWKqkC-8Jj3tHLqDm_o7P6UeNA3JTrNTTY7BP-5O1sLKYNWLXOsBtJMaAj_-EALw_wcB https://www.breathemagazine.com/ Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed!  Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases.  Lots of love as always,  The Mad Moon xxx

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to the wonderful Adrian. We talk about his career to date, how he ended up with 3 cats and how he looks after his own mental health. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/howru-hub For Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123  Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; https://www.facebook.com/BorrowMyDoggy/ https://www.stoicroutine.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/information-about-counselling/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7NKBBhDBARIsAHbXCB4kcl-OLa4lvI5QkK9Pys0bFfSASUOhGxdcrr_xZjgR1YO8Nd0G43caAvbFEALw_wcB https://www.mindjournals.com/ https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

It's only bloomin' Cherry Valentine! Drag Queen and Mental health Nurse. I talk to Cherry - also known as Georgie Ward about their experience as a Nurse as well as spirituality, family, sexuality and much more.  Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language.  If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help.  Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00)  You can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text.  Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information.  https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/sexuality/ https://switchboard.lgbt/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3pWDBhB3EiwAV1c5rP7sRZD1nv0Q58zpSVlOOK8Moy6600rs7J3wN-TQgsSE2wnlPg6ZXhoCoHoQAvD_BwE Call 0300 330 0630 for support specific to the LGBTQ+ community Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt.  Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Rhonda-Byrne/dp/1847370292  https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS  You can find Cherry on instagram @thecherryvalentine or on RuPauls drag race UK on BBC iPlayer on series 2! Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast, twitter @themadmoonpod or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed!  Thank you so much again for listening!  Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases.  lots of love as always,  The Mad Moon xxx

In this episode, I talk to the wonderful and intelligent Ezgi. Ezgi shares her journey into becoming a doctor, we discuss failure, Motherhood and Turkish traditions. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself or non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

Today with stand-up comic and accountant Shamiso Mushambi we talk about the juxtaposition of achieving our goals and its cost on our wellbeing if not kept in check. We cover: How she got into stand-up comedy Taking control of our lives and narratives.Type casting in movies/ series. How Miranda Bailey in Grey's Anatomy means different things to different viewers.Imposter syndrome How her plans for 2020 panned outHigh functioning survival mode when depressed and suicidal. Detaching from our feelings and what it does to usSelf-care is not optional if you want to live, and not just getting by.Finding our reason to live, both internal and external.Young people being convinced that all anxiety needs to be medicated. There needs to be a scale. *Content note: this episode contains topics such as depression and suicidal ideation. Mention of pedophilia (no details or what happenned, but it is mentioned), discretion is advised***Recorded in December 2020*Find Shamiso Mushambi on social media under @Shamisomushambi @comedypopsFind me at https://linktr.ee/toooldforthisshit and follow @toooldforthisshitpodcast For mental health crisis helplines:UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/ IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/iapt/ Europe: https://www.mhe-sme.org/library/helplines/ USA: American Foundation of Suicide PreventionSuicide and Depression Awareness for StudentNAMI Resources on Suicide PreventionNAMI Resources on Suicide RiskNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273- 8255Crisis Textline - Text HOME to 741741

**Today with stand-up comic and accountant Shamiso Mushambi we talk about the juxtaposition of achieving our goals and its cost on our wellbeing if not kept in check.

We cover: • How she got into stand-up comedy.
 • Taking control of our lives and narratives.
 • Type casting in movies/ series. How Miranda Bailey in Grey's Anatomy means different things to different viewers.
 • Imposter syndrome.
 • How her plans for 2020 panned out.
 • High functioning survival mode when depressed and suicidal.
 • Detaching from our feelings and what it does to us.
 • Self-care is not optional if you want to live, and not just getting by.
 • Finding our reason to live, both internal and external.
 • Young people being convinced that all anxiety needs to be medicated. There needs to be a scale.


*Content note: this episode contains topics such as depression and suicidal ideation. Mention of pedophilia (no details or what happenned, but it is mentioned), discretion is advised*

**Recorded in December 2020

Find Shamiso Mushambi on social @Shamisomushambi @comedypopsFind me: https://linktr.ee/toooldforthisshit or www.angie-s.com For mental health crisis helplines:UK:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/ IAPT: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/iapt/ Europe:https://www.mhe-sme.org/library/helplines/ USA: American Foundation of Suicide PreventionSuicide and Depression Awareness for StudentNAMI Resources on Suicide PreventionNAMI Resources on Suicide RiskNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273- 8255Crisis Textline - Text HOME to 741741



Hey Podulters, I hope you’re well! In this week's episode I speak to the politics editor at gal-dem, Moya Lothian-McLean. We discuss which three things she wishes she had been taught in school, namely political philosophy, addiction and achievement myths. We talk a lot about social media, and the way that online discourse often dominates our perception of world events and compels us to form opinions on everything all the time, perhaps to our detriment. We also speak about fitness addiction, body image and dieting - so content warning for that. I hope you enjoy, as always please do rate, review and subscribe.link to NHS therapy https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/other-services/NHS%20psychological%20therapies%20services%20(IAPT),%20including%20cognitive%20behavioural%20therapy%20(CBT)/LocationSearch/10008 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Podulters, I hope you’re well! In this week's episode I speak to the politics editor at gal-dem, Moya Lothian-McLean. We discuss which three things she wishes she had been taught in school, namely political philosophy, addiction and achievement myths. We talk a lot about social media, and the way that online discourse often dominates our perception of world events and compels us to form opinions on everything all the time, perhaps to our detriment. We also speak about fitness addiction, body image and dieting - so content warning for that. I hope you enjoy, as always please do rate, review and subscribe.link to NHS therapy https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/other-services/NHS%20psychological%20therapies%20services%20(IAPT),%20including%20cognitive%20behavioural%20therapy%20(CBT)/LocationSearch/10008 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to the super lovely Hussain. Hussain is a GP, he also runs a successful management consultancy with his pals, as well as being Regional Lead for the charity - run talk run! Run talk run in a charity with the goal to increase accessibility to mental health support through running & walking peer support groups. Amazing! Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; https://www.runtalkrun.com/ https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

Today we are raising awareness of a service that is availbale in various parts of the UK that most people don't even know about.   In Lancashire it is called Minds Matter, but in other parts of the country is called Improving Access to Psychological Therapies or IAPT.   Emma shares her story of how she got involved in this line of work and gives some insight on the kinds of help that are available.

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to the wonderful and intelligent Natalie. Natalie is a Psychiatrist in the NHS and gives such an interesting insight into her profession as well as her journey into her career. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/our-work/schwartz-rounds/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbT_it3tIxXWmDQv2A5SDeNqegl_wtsOvwRcDscK-estn4oQcwKlrqwaArtuEALw_wcB https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

Thank you for joining me and my lovely, articulate, calming guest Ollie today on The mad moon podcast! We talk all things healthcare, career progression, mental health, pandemic, moral distress, staffing, death, and much more! Please remember there may be some colourful language and triggering topics. Ollie completely forgot to mention his wonderful youtube channel, find it on the link below; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bERl1b0rso0 or Search Ollie Burton Youtube. Below are some numbers and website's with resources to help if you or someone you know if struggling; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. https://www.thecalmzone.net/   https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/tags/men Thank you so much again for listening! Please subscribe rate and review! Lots of love, your host Katy aka The Mad Moon xxx

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to the dog obsessed babe - Laura Tott. We talk about Laura's career to date and why she became a paramedic, as well as how she found herself waitressing on Channel 4's hit TV show, First dates. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/our-work/schwartz-rounds/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbT_it3tIxXWmDQv2A5SDeNqegl_wtsOvwRcDscK-estn4oQcwKlrqwaArtuEALw_wcB https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to the lovely Kellie. Kellie shares her journey and experiences as a Nurse and Sister on a busy ward, as well as her traumatic experience of two consecutive miscarriages followed by two premature births, one during the pandemic. It' a very honest account that I'm sure will be so reassuring to some but very triggering for others. Please remember there may be also be some colourful language. If you have found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

In this ‘Keeping it Business' episode I talk with Matthew Sims, Counsellor, psychotherapist and holistic coach! Helping people get out of their own way, negative thoughts negative feelings and negative behaviours. Thoughts = Feelings = Behaviours - If this trio is affecting your life and wellbeing then Matthew will be able to help. “It is complete nonsense having the belief it is normal to feel crappy often. Help me help you have a better quality of life holistically. We are more than the mind and body. Let's help ourselves connect to our core and live abundantly!” Matthew has predominately worked with Women in the 20-40 range, but this year he's focussing on the younger generation! Additionally, anyone on the waiting list for government services such as IAPT or CAHMS. Key Points Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Coach Mental Health Challenges Adversity (I'm still here) Construction Industry Be Careful How You Talk To Yourself Personal Development and more LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sharky-sims-895b55a2/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsqr85ZYSckUfvDIiT8EEw?view_as=subscriber Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Sharky0707/ Info & Links Adam is an experienced Senior Executive, Business Practitioner and Multiple Small Business Owner. He has over 25 years' business improvement experience with an outstanding record of integrating Innovations, Management Strategies and Marketing Techniques to Build Stronger, More Profitable Businesses. He is a Fellow with the Chartered Management Institute and qualified through the Institute of Leadership and Management in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. He's been responsible for Growth, Strategy and Operations in several Blue-Chip organisations. Adam Payne – Achieve More Than You Thought Possible by Mastering Your Time and Scaling Your Business - https://www.adampayne.me Adam Payne FCMI - LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampayneuk/ The Business Growth Academy - a safe place where Entrepreneurs and Business Owners can Network, Share, Collaborate and Support one another in Growing a Balanced Life and Successful Business - https://www.facebook.com/groups/BusinessGrowthAcademyUK/ To subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/BGAUKyoutube

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to friend and fellow Nurse - Aimee. We talk about all things nursing and mental health, as always! Aimee shares her experiences of leaving and rejoining the NHS and her journey through IVF. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse and your host of The Mad Moon Podcast. Thank you for joining me today, in this episode, I talk to the articulate and funny Alistair. We talk about all things nursing and mental health, and reminisce on some of the funny times spent working together. Alistair is now a Deputy general manager of a local hospital and shares his journey in healthcare, including his incredibly lovely story that brought him to becoming a Nurse in the first place. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and website's; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/our-work/schwartz-rounds/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbT_it3tIxXWmDQv2A5SDeNqegl_wtsOvwRcDscK-estn4oQcwKlrqwaArtuEALw_wcB To see a precordial thump, watch this lovely paramedic thumping a patient; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty17zlWv0-0 https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_turner_when_rudeness_in_teams_turns_deadly?language=en For leadership courses and information discussed with Alistair; https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/ Support specifically for men; https://mensadviceline.org.uk/contact-us/ or call 0808 8010327 Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Please subscribe rate and review! Lots of love The Mad Moon xxx

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to the lovely Charlotte. We talk about all things nursing and mental health, as always! Charlotte shares her journey and experiences as a Nurse and Sister on a busy ward.  Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/our-work/schwartz-rounds/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbT_it3tIxXWmDQv2A5SDeNqegl_wtsOvwRcDscK-estn4oQcwKlrqwaArtuEALw_wcB https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to the 32 year old Mum and Nurse Alisha. We talk about all things nursing and mental health, as always! Alisha shares her journey and experiences as a Nurse and Sister on a busy Covid19 ward. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS https://www.facebook.com/Nvoyagebynykita/ https://instagram.com/nvoyage_?igshid=m10eeekr7w7o Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening!  Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me again on The mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to an old school friend and fellow Nurse - Nat. We talk about all things nursing and mental health, as always! Nat shares her journey and experiences as a Nurse and Ward Manager on a busy stroke ward. Please remember there may be some triggering topics and colourful language. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and websites; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. Free online cognitive behavioural therapy courses; https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/our-work/schwartz-rounds/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbT_it3tIxXWmDQv2A5SDeNqegl_wtsOvwRcDscK-estn4oQcwKlrqwaArtuEALw_wcB https://help.headspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044971154-Headspace-for-the-NHS Find and follow me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Make sure you subscribe rate and review for updates on new releases. Lots of love as always, The Mad Moon xxx

It's me! Katy Moon, Nurse, proud mad woman and your host. Thank you for joining me on the mad mood podcast. In this episode, I talk to the amazing Jade, a new friend and fellow Nurse. I know the parents listening will really be able to empathise with Jade, we talk about redeployment and anxiety, Mum guilt, weight loss surgery, homeschooling, and our youngest ever guest - Lola aged 2 makes a few appearances during the show. If you found anything discussed in this podcast difficult, please reach out for help. Below are some numbers and website's; For confidential support if you're a healthcare professional, phone; 0800 06 96 222 (07:00-23:00) Bereavement support; 0300 303 4434 (08:00-20:00) Alternatively you can text; FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7 via text. Visit https://people.nhs.uk/help/ for more options and information. Follow this link to self refer to IAPT - https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/iapt. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself For non healthcare workers; Samaritans; 116 123 Mind; 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk for more options. Here are links to some of the thing's we mentioned throughout the show; https://www.revolution-training.com/ you can also find them on instagram @revolution_training_coventry https://www.courtneyblack.co.uk/courtney-black-fitness-app https://www.dentalcentreturkey.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAx9mABhD0ARIsAEfpavT0hF5FSQqhgYL-Akx25W7bHFIJSVV3ikDJ9HTT3r2vuHscbPjCvE8aAu8tEALw_wcB (I always get asked about my teeth, I had 8 E-max crowns shade 2! Whitening to bottom teeth. Would not advise if not required for functional reasons.) Find me on instagram @themadmoonpodcast or e-mail me themadmoonpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions, want to be a guest or want to hear specific topics and issues discussed! Thank you so much again for listening! Please subscribe rate and review! Lots of love The Mad Moon xxx

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about how the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns have been affecting some people’s mental health and what services are available to help people who might be experiencing mental health issues. Elizabeth highlighted several useful online resources and phone numbers including: The NHS website for finding NHS psychological therapies services (IAPT), including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) services. https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service/ NHS web pages on Mental Health services https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/ NHS E-referral number:  0345 60 88 888  The SilverLine Helpline number:  0800 470 8090  To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email  Elizabeth.r@newlifepharmacy.co.uk or for more information visit https://newlifepharmacy.co.uk

In this episode, I speak to mental health advocate, writer and campaigner, Catherine Benfield who is the founder and author of the OCD blog Taming Olivia. Catherine shares her personal journey with perinatal OCD and we cover everything from what the illness is, how it can manifest, what help is out there and what recovery looks like. About Catherine Benfield: https://www.tamingolivia.com/ Catherine article for the British Journal of Midwifery on maternal OCD: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10.12968/bjom.2018.26.11.700 https://www.instagram.com/catherine_benfield/ OCD support charities and groups: https://www.ocduk.org/ https://ocdaction.org.uk/ https://maternalocd.org/ Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT): https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service/ Support for Postpartum Psychosis: Pachamama’s Live with Eve Canavan: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGHrznGHCn4/ https://www.instagram.com/perinatalmhpartnership/ https://www.app-network.org/ About Pachamama: https://pachamama-london.com/ IG @pachamama.london FB @iamapachamama hello@pachamama-london.com

This week Haylie and I talk about Body Dysmorphia - We speak openly about some of the effects of Body Dysmorphia and also what areas are most common. Would you believe that both men and women's genitalia are in the top 3! Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others. People of any age can have BDD, but it's most common in teenagers and young adults. It affects both men and women. Having BDD does not mean you're vain or self-obsessed. It can be very upsetting and have a big impact on your life. Symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) You might have BDD if you: worry a lot about a specific area of your body (particularly your face) spend a lot of time comparing your looks with other people's look at yourself in mirrors a lot or avoid mirrors altogether go to a lot of effort to conceal flaws – for example, by spending a long time combing your hair, applying make-up or choosing clothes pick at your skin to make it "smooth" BDD can seriously affect your daily life, including your work, social life and relationships. BDD can also lead to depression, self-harm and even thoughts of suicide. Getting help for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) You should see a GP if you think you might have BDD. They'll probably ask a number of questions about your symptoms and how they affect your life. They may also ask if you've had any thoughts about harming yourself. You may be treated by the GP, or they may refer you to a mental health specialist for further assessment and treatment. It can be very difficult to seek help for BDD, but it's important to remember that you have nothing to feel ashamed or embarrassed about. Getting help is important because your symptoms probably will not go away without treatment and may get worse. You can also refer yourself directly to an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) without a referral from a GP.

In this episode the words IAPT and Labels, New normal, and Transparency are binned   Please send in your own audio for the podcast to thewordbin@gmail.com Details at https://fairacrepress.co.uk/the-word-bin/ where you will also find award-winning books, podcasts and projects Please subscribe, review, share if you like what you hear

Mark speaks to Melissa McRae, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and DCP Leadership and Management Faculty Representative. Melissa talks about her experiences working in IAPT, the changes she has seen through the Covid-19 pandemic, how leadership can be shown in any role on the pre-qual journey and how attending different spaces in clinical psychology can initiate reflection.

Hi everyone! I'm back with Sneha to have a chat about all things IAPT, our favourite memories and the realities of the job role. I will be posting fortnightly after this episode, but feel free to connect with me on Instagram for updates and general posts about Psychology: @letscheckinpod Music: Static Musician: Jef @jeffkaale --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letscheckin/message

Under these strange times, it is okay for us to not be okay and recognise it is difficult. Motivation can often be an issue for us, as some days we feel bulletproof and others we are struggling. Now the sound quality of this episode is very off due to internet connections, but we hope you can visit the YouTube Channel and watch and take some informative information during these uncertain times to help you.Thank you to Marcus once more for coming on and sharing his wisdom.Also do not forget to check out our new sponsor coming soon: https://www.healthxcel.co.ukWho are we?The Black Country Blokes consists of 4 regular guys, speaking about all issues related to being a man in today's society.It is not just designed to focus on the mental health and well-being of men though, as it will also give our mothers, sisters, daughters and female peers an opportunity to understand us better too. We are dedicated to keeping this 100% authentic and raw. We are not polished, perfect individuals and our views remain our own, but what we do want to do is, is remove the stigma and speak about the taboo subjects openly and honestly.Furthermore, want to empower people to be happy and fulfilled and to overcome their own thoughts that could limit their potential in life.The group consists of the following guys:Kev Dillon a head coach at the Lions Amateur Boxing club. Someone who has been boxing since the age of 3, but sadly lost his eyesight at a very young age leaving him with only 7% vision in his right eye. This is known as 3/60 vision. He has been a poster child for adversity, dealing with anxiety and depression for a lot of his life. However, he has never folded or let his circumstances stop him pursuing his goals. He is now a proud father, husband and respected coach helping 100s of boys, girls, men and women of all ages. Furthermore, Kev's vision of the BCB podcast was to have a show exposing all the struggles and the victories that men go through, to let those listening know that they are not alone. Check his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClofpY6MBQPrISQ53HHxxUAAren Deu is a proud husband who hosts the sister podcast Find Your Voice which is an empowering self-help podcast, providing listeners with the tools to overcome their current, or past, circumstances and take control of their lives. This initially came about due to Aren struggling for over 20+ years with anxiety, causing him to miss opportunities, experiences and just suffer in silence. A similar vision to Kev and the other 2 hosts, Aren's focus is on making people find their own happiness and fulfilment in the midst of a fast paced, social media driven society. An ex-social worker, project manager, personal trainer and now successful property investor Aren's passions find in inspiring people to overcome their adversities and recognise that the only limits we hold are in our mind.Lee Cadman is a father to Lilly-May, Alfie and Calla-Rose. Calla-Rose has a life limiting disability and since her diagnosis Lee's life has never been the same. He is a proud husband and considers himself your everyday working man with the hopes of improving the lives of his own family and others. Sadly depression and anxiety has taken its toll on Lee, on many occasions, but he has found true power and resolve in talking. Talking has become Lee's medicine, and he always states that we should remember in our darkest moments you are not being buried you are being planted.Craig Pinches is a writer, producer, performer and label owner. His background is rap, but if you explore the projects he's been involved with and you quickly realise you can't do justice to his versatility by simply calling him a rapper. He has a passion for music and expression through the written and spoken word that projects through his performances. His music is not only a passion but a vehicle that enables him to help people in need though either positive lyrics or by broadcasting areas of concern within humanity. Check his work at: http://rizeordemizerecords.comLinks to Guest:Links and information about IAPT: http://www.dwmh.nhs.uk/bringing-innovation-to-iapt-marcus-is-our-nhs-hero/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-leonard-4b912613/?originalSubdomain=uk IAPT: https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/our-programmes/nice-advice/iaptDudley self referral: http://www.dwmh.nhs.uk/dudley-talking-therapy-service/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Like a swimming pool, we concentrate on pulling them out of the deep end like an emergency service, but we know theyve been in the shallow end for 12 months, splashing about.." by Marcus LeonardMarcus Leonard joins us, to speak about IAPT, perspective, today's society, mental health, depression, anxiety and so much more. He is joined by all the BCB gang today who all share their own struggles and hope that this resource can benefit as many people as possible who may feel they need an assessment or help.About Marcus: After qualifying in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and making a “now or never” move to work in mental health, Marcus Leonard became increasingly impressed and intrigued by a psychological therapy system which would soon become the most successful and effective in the world.Marcus himself works as an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Pan Trust Manager, based across both Dudley and Walsall. IAPT, more commonly known as talking therapies, began in 2008 and has transformed the treatment of adult anxiety disorders and depression in England.Important time stamps:[01:50] IAPT[11:00] How evolution has played a role on mental health[14:30] How do we change things for the children of our future - Perspective[21:00] Perspective example by Marcus[29:30] Punishment does not enhance learning[35:30] Avoidance - Anxiety symptoms[41:30] Bipolar disorder & reality[49:00] Sleep is very important for Mental HealthHope you found this useful, and do not forget to share and drop a review over on iTunes.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackcountryblokesWho are we?The Black Country Blokes consists of 4 regular guys, speaking about all issues related to being a man in today's society.It is not just designed to focus on the mental health and well-being of men though, as it will also give our mothers, sisters, daughters and female peers an opportunity to understand us better too. We are dedicated to keeping this 100% authentic and raw. We are not polished, perfect individuals and our views remain our own, but what we do want to do is, is remove the stigma and speak about the taboo subjects openly and honestly.Furthermore, want to empower people to be happy and fulfilled and to overcome their own thoughts that could limit their potential in life.The group consists of the following guys:Kev Dillon a head coach at the Lions Amateur Boxing club. Someone who has been boxing since the age of 3, but sadly lost his eyesight at a very young age leaving him with only 7% vision in his right eye. This is known as 3/60 vision. He has been a poster child for adversity, dealing with anxiety and depression for a lot of his life. However, he has never folded or let his circumstances stop him pursuing his goals. He is now a proud father, husband and respected coach helping 100s of boys, girls, men and women of all ages. Furthermore, Kev's vision of the BCB podcast was to have a show exposing all the struggles and the victories that men go through, to let those listening know that they are not alone. Check his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClofpY6MBQPrISQ53HHxxUAAren Deu is a proud husband who hosts the sister podcast Find Your Voice which is an empowering self-help podcast, providing listeners with the tools to overcome their current, or past, circumstances and take control of their lives. This initially came about due to Aren struggling for over 20+ years with anxiety, causing him to miss opportunities, experiences and just suffer in silence. A similar vision to Kev and the other 2 hosts, Aren's focus is on making people find their own happiness and fulfilment in the midst of a fast paced, social media driven society. An ex-social worker, project manager, personal trainer and now successful property investor Aren's passions find in inspiring people to overcome their adversities and recognise that the only limits we hold are in our mind.Lee Cadman is a father to Lilly-May, Alfie and Calla-Rose. Calla-Rose has a life limiting disability and since her diagnosis Lee's life has never been the same. He is a proud husband and considers himself your everyday working man with the hopes of improving the lives of his own family and others. Sadly depression and anxiety has taken its toll on Lee, on many occasions, but he has found true power and resolve in talking. Talking has become Lee's medicine, and he always states that we should remember in our darkest moments you are not being buried you are being planted.Craig Pinches is a writer, producer, performer and label owner. His background is rap, but if you explore the projects he's been involved with and you quickly realise you can't do justice to his versatility by simply calling him a rapper. He has a passion for music and expression through the written and spoken word that projects through his performances. His music is not only a passion but a vehicle that enables him to help people in need though either positive lyrics or by broadcasting areas of concern within humanity. Check his work at: http://rizeordemizerecords.comLinks to Guest:Links and information about IAPT: http://www.dwmh.nhs.uk/bringing-innovation-to-iapt-marcus-is-our-nhs-hero/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-leonard-4b912613/?originalSubdomain=uk IAPT: https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/our-programmes/nice-advice/iaptDudley self referral: http://www.dwmh.nhs.uk/dudley-talking-therapy-service/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“It’s okay to make mistakes. We’re supposed to make mistakes. No one is expected to be perfect.”Ever since I’ve known Paul, he’s always worked incredibly hard towards his aim of becoming a therapist. He was one of the few people when we were at university who had a very clear goal in his mind of what he wanted to do and actually stuck with it; getting numerous qualifications, doing volunteer work and moving around the UK to finally become fully qualified.Paul’s line of work has always fascinated me and I thought it was a perfect time, given the huge surge in mental health awareness and the tragic increase in suicide rates and loneliness, to speak with him about what he sees on a day-to-day basis, as well as any advice he can bring to the table for people either going through their own mental health problems, or those who need reassurance in speaking to someone.I find Paul’s words really reassuring when we talk about emotions, especially when he describes how some emotions are often put into a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bucket. Of course a range of emotions is necessary for day-to-day living. We can’t be happy all the time, it’s unnatural to be so – but often in today’s society, especially with social media showing a one-sided or, in some cases, completely fictitious, view of someone’s life, we forget that sadness, grief and anger are all necessary and natural emotions to feel.It’s also interesting to hear how, as a therapist, Paul’s job isn’t to help people get rid of certain types of emotions, but learn to process and accept them. One of the terms he uses that will really stick with me is around us learning to have a better relationship with our emotions, rather than just numbing them. I hope you find my conversation with Paul useful. I’ve dropped some links below in case you wanted to do some further research or are suffering with any of the issues that we discuss. None of the links below should ever compensate in speaking with your GP or doctor. Useful information:The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Trap-Struggling-Start-Living/dp/1590305841Adult Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (IAPT): https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/iapt/Depression: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/clinical-depression/Generalised Anxiety Disorder: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/Social Anxiety: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-anxiety/Phobias: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phobias/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/If you like this episode, please subscribe to wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review. You can also follow my journey in creating this podcast on Instagram and Facebook by searching for Connections Untold, all one word.

Life is precious Say no to Suicide. This is a very sensitive subject however January is a month where many people contemplate this very thing. There were 6,859 suicides in the UK and Republic of Ireland in 2018, The highest suicide rate in the UK, and England, is among men aged 45-49. In the UK, suicide rates among young people have been increasing in recent years. The suicide rate for young females is now at its highest rate on record. Suicide is the biggest killer of young people2. In 2018, 759 young people took their own life in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Every single one of these deaths is a tragedy that devastates families, friends and communities. It does not have to end like this there are ways in which to deal with the overwhelming feelings that one may feel brining them to the verge of suicide. Please speak to someone and really understand and know that you are loved. Check out your local IAPT support team and seek out ways to get help. https://www.onethingabouthistory.com/ https://media.samaritans.org/documents/SamaritansSuicideStatsReport_2019_Dec19_compressed.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onethingabouthistory/message

Episode five of #weareNHFT podcast features interviews with the stars of our Quality Awards and 0-19. With further discussions on internal comms and IAPT at Christmas. Please note this podcast is designed for the teams at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Music in this podcast: SHINE by tubebackr | https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/

Prof David M Clark, National Clinical and Informatics Advisor for IAPT at NHS England, speaks about what IAPT has achieved so far and how the programme can use digital in the future.

In the early 2000s – post-Britpop – an influx of indie bands emerged, beginning with New York based The Strokes. This paved the way for the Hives, The Vines, The Soundtrack of our Lives, and then a host of British bands – the most popular of all of them, The Libertines, as fronted by Pete Doherty and Carl Barat. Around 2003/4, following Pete and Carl's falling out in relation to drug abuse, Pete formed side project Babyshambles, which took off in its own right. After a turbulent start with drummer Gemma leaving the band, Adam Ficek – previously a musician in the band The White Sport – was brought on board as Babyshambles' drummer. My overriding memory of these early 2000s years was the extent to which drug use and litigious activity by rock stars were getting equal prominence in the press (if not more) as the music itself. While Britpop spread a message of invincibility, togetherness and youth, there seemed to be darker, sinister undertones connected to the drug culture around the 2000s bands which, for me, started to become synonymous with that time and which led to a noticeable isolation, separation and exclusivity within the indie music scene, spilling out into the behaviour and attitudes of the public fan base. I observed this shift acutely while at university when I was working a part-time job in a ticket box office of an indie club in my late teens. I really wondered about this phenomenon and welcomed the opportunity to speak to Adam Ficek of Babyshambles who was in his musical ascendancy around this time. On speaking to Adam, I became fascinated by his trajectory into the psychotherapeutic world after experiences with Babyshambles. I was keen to hear about his own understanding of how his turbulent upbringing led to deep emotional wounds that got re-triggered within the rock music industry climate of the time. We talk about that upbringing, his lifestyle on the road within Babyshambles, his exit from the band and subsequent healing process that led him to a new music journey and academic career in music psychology and psychotherapeutic practice. We also explore Adam's interest in the way sound production affects us emotionally.  Helplines and support listed below (hover over text for hyperlinks). Follow Sound Affects Podcast:Twitter: @soundaffectspod Facebook: @soundaffectspodInstagram: sound_affects_podcast Contact Sound Affects Podcast:soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sound-affects-music-mental-health/id1331897982 Download on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mOGoi0QeHiwwRoJuetOkC?si=2sXZzkl8R1yu86EG4yM5Yw Episode breakdown: Intro0.00–0.20 Babyshambles, 'Killamanjaro' Live at S.E.C.C.0.20–0.38 Adam Ficek, 'Sun'0.38–1.40 Intro to Adam1.40–1.02.25 Interview with Adam Ficek52.35 Adam Ficek, 'Interlude'1.02.24–1.03.43 Adam Ficek, 'Sun'1.03.43–1.06.58 Signposting, helpline support and guidance for getting therapy1.06.58 Listener feedback from David Walker and news1.07.38 Outro1.07.41 Babyshambles, Killamanjaro Live at S.E.C.C.Contact Adam:Adam Ficek: @adamficek, @musicandminduk, @amusiciansmind, www.musicandmind.co.uk Support, helplines and guidance mentioned in this episode:Helplines and charity support: Samaritans, CALM, Music Minds Matter, Help Musicians UK, Mind, Cruse Accessing therapy: IAPT, Mind, or visit GP Private therapy directories: Counselling Directory, BACP, UCKP, Welldoing Additional support:1 North East, Music Support, Help for drug addiction

Beth invites Alistair Teager, a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist to talk about his clinical work, his journey to qualification, multidisciplinary work at Salford Royal Hospital and the role clinical psychology has and can have when responding to major trauma.

Mark and Beth reflect on their time in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) programme. We talk about the skills you gain, research you can do, the importance of supervision and support and how you can make surprising additions to the evidence base.

AlphaStim cranio-electrostimulation (CES) for generalised anxiety in IAPT services: Health Economic results

Alice talks CFS; Underactive Thyroid Disease; doctors who don't listen; General Anxiety Disorder; depression; panic attacks; IBS; radical acceptance & being a mental health advocate! Alice Sickface (Mental Health Worker; Body Positivity Influencer) spent one year with crippling depression (and some confusing health concerns).  Later she was diagnosed with an Underactive Thyroid (after her first doctor shrugged it off MANY times) which was the culprit.  She works in the mental health field yet still struggled with the stigmatization of her own mental health and the necessity for pharmaceuticals to treat her General Anxiety Disorder.   We also talk about: Hypothyroidism, mono (glandular fever), her greatest fear coming true (and her surviving), mental health related tv shows, dyspraxia, CBT, "success", Against Me!, and SO much more! Follow Alice on instagram: @alicesickface SUPPORT via PATREON*: patreon.com/feelinweird/ Buy MERCH: kyeplant.bandcamp.com/ DONATE via Paypal Review, Rate & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Instagram: @feelinweirdpod Website: www.feelinweird.com Contact: feelinweird@gmail.com Here's a list of EVERY regular & bonus Feelin Weird episode :) *Please consider contributing $5-50/month to support the show (and receive ~100 bonus episodes)

Claudia Hammond talks to Dr Catherine Loveday to find out why being bilingual can protect against the damage caused by a stroke. She explains why it might all be down to something called cognitive reserve. Kevan Jones MP explains why he chose to talk about his own experience of depression to parliament and explains his role as judge on this year's All in the Mind awards. In 2008 the government introduced 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' services for people with depression and anxiety across parts of England. IAPT has expanded in the 7 years since then but new figures just out reveal a huge variation in recovery rates and waiting times across England. Claudia talks to one of the founders of IAPT, Professor David Clark to ask why there is such a variety of success across the country and what can be done to improve it. Claudia visits Tate Liverpool and their 'An Imagined Museum' exhibition to find out how the brain remembers works of art.

Professor Neil Frude talks about the range of treatments available to people suffering from mental health problems.

Transcript -- Professor Neil Frude talks about the range of treatments available to people suffering from mental health problems.