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Hopes! Fears! Drunks! Turkeys! Skulls! Cats! Divorce! ... and all the other things that make Christmas so special! For December's edition we've stuffed your stocking with Hollywood noir, skull-stealing students, escapologist turkeys, cats up chimneys, and quietly tragic YouTube instructional videos. Pour yourself a mulled wine, pull up a mince pie, and enjoy! HOPES & FEARS STORIES: Running Order "Tinseltown" by Niall Boyce, read by Keleigh Wolf "How to Build your Dreamhouse" by Rhys Timson, read by Paul Clarke "A Cranium for Christmas" by E. P. Henderson, read by Lucy Mabbitt THE INFAMOUS FESTIVE BOOK QUIZ - PLAY ALONG! "Dear Puss" by Donna Tracy, read by Lisa Rose "Trimmings" by Mark Barlex, read by Sarah Barlex
The final episode of the year tells the story of COVID-19 through five Lancet articles, focusing on key workers, low and middle-income countries, mental health, and the lessons learned from a tumultuous year. Featuring Richard Horton, Zoe Mullan, John McConnell, Niall Boyce, and John Carson.
COVID-19 related lockdowns can exacerbate problems for children and young people at risk of abuse. Niall Boyce discusses this with Laura Fischer and Jane Chevous how we can improve outreach and empowerment, and help make sure at-risk youth stay on our radars.
This week we talk with Prof. Kenji Shibuya, Director of the King's Institute for Population Health, about mask-wearing and pandemic response in Japan, and The Lancet Psychiatry Editor-in-Chief Dr. Niall Boyce walks us through the problems of institutionalised care for children.
Niall Boyce and Siobhan O'Neill discuss the reasons behind the high rate of suicide in Northern Ireland, and possible strategies for prevention.
Niall Boyce talks to Sean McCabe about prescribed drug misuse in young people.
Niall Boyce discusses early intervention in first-episode mania with Sameer Jauhar of the UK Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.
Niall Boyce discusses the challenges of funding mental health research with Sophie Dix from MQ, the mental health charity.
Niall Boyce talks to artist Eleanor Minney and Professor Liz Tunbridge about their collaboration exploring genetics and mental health.
Marco De Ambrogi and Niall Boyce talk to Series author Manfred Green about biological terrorism, preparedness, and the need for an integrated response.
Niall Boyce talks to Fiona Gaughran of the UK National Psychosis Service about how mental health services can improve their care of patients' physical health.
Niall Boyce of The Lancet Psychiatry talks to TemiTope Ademosu about culture and global mental health.
Niall Boyce reports from the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions Congress in Prague, July 2018, talking about the future of young people's mental health, services in the Czech Republic, the issues facing young Maori people, and the prevention of bullying.
Adam Chekroud and Lancet Psychiatry editor Niall Boyce discuss the association between physical exercise and mental health.
Niall Boyce discusses the future of treatment with Professor John Geddes of Oxford University.
Niall Boyce and David Osborn discuss improving cardiovascular health for people with severe mental illnesses.
Niall Boyce discusses the Big Anxiety festival, Sydney, Australia with Curator Professor Jill Bennett.
Niall Boyce discusses occupational mental health with Dr Ira Madan.
Niall Boyce talks to Professor Rab Houston of the University of St Andrews about the history of psychiatry.
What do we know about how mental health law is used in England? Niall Boyce interviews Scott Weich, Professor of Mental Health at the University of Sheffield.
Niall Boyce talks to Sarah Chaney about her new book Psyche on the Skin.
Michelle Riba joins The Lancet Psychiatry editor Niall Boyce to discuss PTSD in cancer patients.
Niall Boyce talks to Hind Khalifeh of the IOPPN about violence against women, and how mental health services can improve the help they offer.
Pride is one of the seven deadly sins, and we all know it comes before a fall. But in her new book Take Pride, Jess Tracy, Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, argues that pride is the glue that holds societies together and that it can explain much of human success. How often do you use words like mad, crazy and schizophrenic in every day conversation? What impact does this have on people with mental health problems? To discuss this we brought together Niall Boyce, the Editor of the Lancet Psychiatry, linguist Dr Zsofia Demjen, and Clive Buckenham, an ambassador for Time to Change. There's plenty of evidence to suggest that exercise is good for our mental health. And there's an increasing interest in the idea of green exercise - the idea that exercising outdoors might be even better. Bur why is this? Claudia Hammond takes a bike ride with Dr Mike Rogerson who researches how exercising in different environments can influence psychological well-being.
We welcome in 2016 with our special Clean & Dirty Valentine's event, featuring dirty dictionaries and OCD romance, marriage inspectors, vengeful cleaners, sex in IKEA, and at least two things to do with Marigold gloves. CLEAN & DIRTY WINNING STORIES (in order of reading) Coming Clean by Sherry Morris *NEW AUTHOR*, read by Lionel Laurent Zoe versus Zita by Michael Button *NEW AUTHOR*, read by Louisa Gummer The Marriage Inspector by Niall Boyce, read by Greg Page INTERVAL & BOOK QUIZ Gloves by Elisabeth Simon *NEW AUTHOR*, read by Katy Darby Saving Face by Emma O'Brien *NEW AUTHOR*, read by Kim Scopes Selfie Stick by Mike Clarke, read by Lois Tucker
Junior doctors are on strike in England. Why? Niall Boyce reports from the picket line at University College London Hospital, interviewing junior doctors Danny Bhagawati and Sophie Candfield, and BMA representative Yannis Gourtsoyannis.
Does traditional healing have a role in treating mental illness? Niall Boyce discusses the question with Gareth Nortje, author of a new systematic review.
Niall Boyce and Emily Holmes discuss the start of a Lancet Psychiatry Commission on psychological treatment research.
Niall Boyce and Hannah Cagney discuss a new Lancet Psychiatry Series and Editorial on childhood and bullying.
This month's four winning stories feature Polish pick-up artists, financial cruelty, Deptford dockers, people jumping off buildings, Japanese translators and really a LOT of swearing. (Fly Like a Dolphin is definitely NSFW). WINNING STORIES Black Cod by Gregory Jackson, read by Gloria Sanders The Chip on your Shoulder by Imogen Hermes Gowar *NEW AUTHOR*, read by Lois Tucker *NEW ACTOR* Fly Like a Dolphin by Rob Passmore *NEW AUTHOR*, read by Max Berendt BONUS STORIES (PODCAST ONLY) Button B by Niall Boyce, read by Greg Page Your Next Bestseller: "A Collateralised Debt Obligation Too Far" by J.P.E. Bucket by Kassalina Boto, read by Peter Noble The Project by Anna Mazzola, read by Michael Lyle NB: The Wallet (RADIO 4 CHOICE) by Joshan Esfandiari Martin, read by David Mildon is excluded from podcast until after BBC broadcast in April.
Six spooktacular stories on the theme of Slash & Burn, featuring ghosts, cowboys, psychic twins, murderous rats, deals with the devil and Spock and Kirk in a clinch. Ghost Story by Niall Boyce, read by Peter Noble Down to One by Shenoa Carroll-Bradd bread by Martine Richards The Twelve O'Clock by Liam Hogan, read by Silas Hawkins He Slashed some Lines for Whiskers by David Turnbull, read by Gloria Sanders Greenwich, Noon by Vincent Kelly, read by Jennifer Tan Slash Friction by Alan Graham, read by Linda Large
Should healthcare workers go back to school? Niall Boyce discusses mental health interventions in schools with Series author Mina Fazel.
Niall Boyce is joined by Oliver Robinson to discuss the neurobiology of anxiety disorders. How can functional imaging studies help us to understand them and develop new treatments?
Niall Boyce talks to delirium expert Sharon Inouye about antipsychotic drugs. Are they overprescribed in patients with delirium? And what are the alternatives?.
Niall Boyce discusses the concept and management of risk in mental health care with Robin Murray, Seena Fazel, and Stefan Leucht.
Niall Boyce and a guest panel present the first podcast for The Lancet Psychiatry, focusing on research and reviews about suicide.
Niall Boyce and Nick Craddock with their thoughts on The Lancet's bipolar disorder Series.
Niall Boyce discusses a three-part Series on the complex topic of suicide.
A mysterious and sinister YouTube video is doing the rounds - why is Sarah the last to know? ... Read by Annalie Wilson