Podcast appearances and mentions of raj persaud

Worry is the most common aversive mental experience. Given that fact it should be self-evident that handling worry better lies at the heart of better mental health and well-being. Yet successful people tend to remain chronic worriers, allowing worry to make them miserable and less effective. Despite being usually highly intelligent they also remain unable to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy worry. Harley St Psychiatrist and best-selling author and broadcaster, Dr Raj Persaud, explains what worries actually are, what they really represent, and how to effectively handle them with a simple coping algorithm.

Dr. Raj Persaud is a celebrity psychiatrist who today explains the Huw Edwards case as well as the reasons why so many celebs seem to be psychopaths or pedophiles. Support Heretics and get my writings: http://andrewgoldheretics.com  See Raj: https://drrajpersaud.com/  And get The Psychology of Secrets here: https://amzn.to/4aqViT1  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news from last Saturday has made us all sad, even more to us FRIENDS fans. Matthew Perry - Chandler Bing in the American TV Sitcom - passed away in her house in Los Angeles. Celebrity psychiatrist Dr. Raj Persaud talked with me on livestream to explain Matthew Perry's death and the worry trends around famous people dying younger than the rest of us on average. #matthewperry #friends #psychology Dr Raj's podcast: https://drrajpersaud.com/the-podcasts His recent book: https://amzn.eu/d/4AwSs0R Raj Persaud - The psychology of seduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E46oWB4V0s Andrew Gold links: http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok  http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok  https://andrewgold.locals.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English Psychiatrist Dr. Raj Persaud is here to give his professional view on Russell Brand, Prince Harry and Lucy Letby. Even I got analysed, based on a quite unexpected question he asked - same question they ask at the entrance of a Fetish Club. Very interesting and variating episode, don't miss out! Dr. Persaud's links: https://drrajpersaud.com/the-podcasts https://amzn.eu/d/4AwSs0R Andrew Gold links: http://YouTube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok  http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok  https://andrewgold.locals.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Many types of happiness are there?   One. Two. Ten?   Our newest featured speaker, author, executive coach and consultant psychiatrist dives deep into the social artifacts to unveil his findings.     Source: Is Deep and Meaningful Happiness Truly Possible?   Connect with Dr. Raj Persaud:    Website: Dr. Raj Persaud https://drrajpersaud.com   Instagram: rajendra0   YouTube: Raj Persaud @drrajendra1963   Book: Can't Get You Out of My Head   Hosted by Malikee Josephs (Pronounced Muh leek Jo seffs)   Give Me A Shout:   Follow Me On Instagram @DepressionDetoxShow.   Email me: mj@depressiondetoxshow.com   Support The Show: Donate

In this podcast Dr Raj Persaud talks to Dr Vajrin Malin about the immediate psychological impact of a sudden physical trauma, the importance of having goals and a sense of purpose when faced with challenges and how trainee doctors who may be struggling to cope with stress or trauma can be supported.

In this podcast Dr Raj Persaud discusses artificial intelligence with Professor Peter Richardson, the Vice President of Pharmacology at BenevolentAI, and how it is being used to advance medicine.

In this podcast Dr Raj Persaud talks to author Andrew Nagorski about his latest book Saving Freud: A Life in Vienna and an Escape to Freedom in London. They discuss Freud's life and career and the dramatic true story of his last-minute escape to London in 1938.

In this podcast Dr Raj Persaud talks to the anonymous author of the book The Reluctant Carer: Dispatches from the Edge of Life and discusses their experiences when looking after their elderly parents.

Find out more about this event on our website: https://bit.ly/3ESrkva Stress at work is something everyone talks about - in the press recently was even the idea that Clifford Chance the famous 'magic circle' Law firm was to appoint a well-being officer! But the problem with that idea is most stress at work boils down to dealing with difficult people. The difficult person may be a demanding or bullying or neglectful boss or a lazy co-worker etc etc. Difficulty comes in many forms, shapes and sizes. Maybe you are a manager struggling to get a team to gel or achieve the firm's goals. Dr Raj Persaud will reveal the three essential psychological and emotional tools you need to deal with difficult people and survive them or even bend them to your will. Speaker: Dr Raj Persaud is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Hospitals in London from 1994-2008, and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. These are the premiere research and training institutions for Psychiatry in Europe. He was also Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA and Institute of Neurology at Queens Square. His training in psychiatry since leaving UCH medical school in1986 was entirely at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals. Unusually for a psychiatrist, he also holds a degree in psychology, obtained with First Class Honours, and 8 other degrees and diplomas including a Masters in Statistics. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal as well as The Maudsley Hospital's own Denis Hill Prize, and The Osler Medal. The Royal College of Psychiatrists' recently also awarded him the Morris Markowe Prize. In 2004 he was appointed Visiting Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry at Gresham College, and he was asked by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to edit its first book aimed at educating the public on psychology and psychiatry. 'The Mind: A Users Guide' was published in 2007 and reached the top ten best-seller list. All of his 5 previous books have been top ten best-sellers. He has contributed a chapter to the Royal College's latest book - 'The Female Mind - A Users Guide'. His writing is in several established textbooks, including the Oxford Companion to the Mind and he has contributed a chapter in the latest comprehensive textbook of psychiatry for trainees: Psychiatry – An Evidence Based Text. He has approaching 100 publications in Journals such as The British Journal of Psychiatry, British Medical Journal and The Lancet. Recently he was elected Fellow of University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is patron or supporter of numerous mental health charities including OCD-UK, The Manic Depression Fellowship, Association of Post-Natal Illness, Childline, ActionAid and The Samaritans. The Independent on Sunday Newspaper conducted a poll amongst members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Institute of Psychiatry to discover who were the top ten psychiatrists in the UK as rated by fellow psychiatrists. Dr Raj Persaud was the youngest doctor to make it into this esteemed list. The Times Newspaper also recently placed him as one of the Top Twenty Mental Health Gurus in the world. He is now podcast editor for the Royal College of Psychiatrists and also now has a free app on iTunes and google play store entitled 'Raj Persaud in conversation', which includes a lot of free information on the latest research findings in mental health, plus interviews with top experts from around the world. Download it free from these links: GooglePlay iTunes See Raj's Ted talk with over 3.4 million views Visit The Psychology Today blog

Greener NHS aims to be the world's first net zero national health service by 2045. In this podcast Dr Raj Persaud discusses with Dr Guy Harvey and Dr Ally Xiang sustainable healthcare, medicine's carbon footprint and what the NHS could be doing to prescribe and practice sustainably at individual, local and organisational levels.

Dr Raj Persaud speaks with Dr Christian Busch about his book Connect the Dots: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck. They discuss the concept of the serendipity mindset as part of a larger shift that is taking place in the cultures and values of some of the world's biggest corporations and their leaders, as well as its relevance to psychiatric treatment.

In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud discusses with Professor Christian List the scientifically rigorous argument for the existence of free will.

In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud speaks with Dr Orest Suvalo, a psychiatrist based in Ukraine who is coordinating a support centre that has been set up at Lviv central train station. They discuss the impact of the war on the mental health of the people he meets arriving into and passing through the station, on those with mental health and psychiatric diagnoses, as well as on Dr Suvalo himself as he continues to live and work in Ukraine.

In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud speaks with Professor Michael Cholbi about the philosophy of grieving as examined in his book Grief: A Philosophical Guide. They discuss the technologies developed to aid people with their suffering and explore various intellectual and philosophical views on grieving. Professor Cholbi also considers how the medicalising of grief may lead people to think of it as an illness rather than a meaningful and inevitable product of life.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3pGxdDJ Following the last great recession of 2008 there was a dramatic increase in suicides in North America and Europe: an extra 10,000 people in those regions killed themselves between 2008 and 2010 and the latest estimates from the experts is that the Corona crisis could result in 50,000 extra suicides worldwide. While the media and public health officials pay lip service to the fact the pandemic's most dramatic impact is likely to be on global mental health, there has been woefully little practical advice on how to cope with covid-19. This is partly because for a once in a century event, it is difficult for any field to develop specific coping strategies. However, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud, author of the new forthcoming book, The Mental Vaccine for Covid-19 - The Streetwise Guide to Coping with Corona, will be discussing practical steps you can take to build resilience and nurture well-being through the various predicaments of the pandemic. Speaker: Dr Raj Persaud is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Hospitals in London from 1994-2008, and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. These are the premiere research and training institutions for Psychiatry in Europe. He was also Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA and Institute of Neurology at Queens Square. His training in psychiatry since leaving UCH medical school in1986 was entirely at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals. Unusually for a psychiatrist, he also holds a degree in psychology, obtained with First Class Honours, and 8 other degrees and diplomas including a Masters in Statistics. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal as well as The Maudsley Hospital's own Denis Hill Prize, and The Osler Medal. The Royal College of Psychiatrists' recently also awarded him the Morris Markowe Prize. In 2004 he was appointed Visiting Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry at Gresham College, and he was asked by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to edit its first book aimed at educating the public on psychology and psychiatry. 'The Mind: A Users Guide' was published in 2007 and reached the top ten best-seller list. All of his 5 previous books have been top ten best-sellers. He has contributed a chapter to the Royal College's latest book - 'The Female Mind - A Users Guide'. His writing is in several established textbooks, including the Oxford Companion to the Mind and he has contributed a chapter in the latest comprehensive textbook of psychiatry for trainees: Psychiatry – An Evidence Based Text. He has approaching 100 publications in Journals such as The British Journal of Psychiatry, British Medical Journal and The Lancet. Recently he was elected Fellow of University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is patron or supporter of numerous mental health charities including OCD-UK, The Manic Depression Fellowship, Association of Post-Natal Illness, Childline, ActionAid and The Samaritans. The Independent on Sunday Newspaper conducted a poll amongst members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Institute of Psychiatry to discover who were the top ten psychiatrists in the UK as rated by fellow psychiatrists. Dr Raj Persaud was the youngest doctor to make it into this esteemed list. The Times Newspaper also recently placed him as one of the Top Twenty Mental Health Gurus in the world.

In this podcast Professor Thomas Niederkrotenthaler and Dr Raj Persaud discuss the role of media reports on suicide rates. They consider how studies have revealed contrasting results between certain types of reporting and their consequent effects on incidence of suicide, and how publishing certain articles may contribute to a potential new suicide prevention public health strategy.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3sGIiGQ How was lockdown love for you? In his new book, The Mental Vaccine for Covid-19: Coping With Corona - A Guide To Pandemic Psychology, Psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud explains why our seduction skills were tested by the virus and how we can learn to be better at the psychological life skill of igniting desire in others - which is as useful in the boardroom as it is in the bedroom... Speaker: Dr Raj Persaud is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS Hospitals in London from 1994-2008, and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. These are the premiere research and training institutions for Psychiatry in Europe. He was also Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA and Institute of Neurology at Queens Square. His training in psychiatry since leaving UCH medical school in1986 was entirely at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospitals. Unusually for a psychiatrist, he also holds a degree in psychology, obtained with First Class Honours, and 8 other degrees and diplomas including a Masters in Statistics. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal as well as The Maudsley Hospital's own Denis Hill Prize, and The Osler Medal. The Royal College of Psychiatrists' recently also awarded him the Morris Markowe Prize. In 2004 he was appointed Visiting Professor for Public Understanding of Psychiatry at Gresham College, and he was asked by the Royal College of Psychiatrists to edit its first book aimed at educating the public on psychology and psychiatry. 'The Mind: A Users Guide' was published in 2007 and reached the top ten best-seller list. All of his 5 previous books have been top ten best-sellers. He has contributed a chapter to the Royal College's latest book - 'The Female Mind - A Users Guide'. His writing is in several established textbooks, including the Oxford Companion to the Mind and he has contributed a chapter in the latest comprehensive textbook of psychiatry for trainees: Psychiatry – An Evidence Based Text. He has approaching 100 publications in Journals such as The British Journal of Psychiatry, British Medical Journal and The Lancet. Recently he was elected Fellow of University College London and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is patron or supporter of numerous mental health charities including OCD-UK, The Manic Depression Fellowship, Association of Post-Natal Illness, Childline, ActionAid and The Samaritans. The Independent on Sunday Newspaper conducted a poll amongst members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Institute of Psychiatry to discover who were the top ten psychiatrists in the UK as rated by fellow psychiatrists. Dr Raj Persaud was the youngest doctor to make it into this esteemed list. The Times Newspaper also recently placed him as one of the Top Twenty Mental Health Gurus in the world.

Who is Doctor Theatre and how does this mysterious medic seem to cure practically anything inside a theatre? Does Doctor Theatre really exist and what does he or she actually do?In this first episode of the Theatre Unwrapped podcast, Sue Lawther-Brown is joined in Dressing Room 3 at the New Wolsey Theatre with guests, actor Rob Jarvis and Dr. Raj Persaud.    Rob Jarvis talks about the occasion when he first heard Doctor Theatre at the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool.  Rob gives examples of Doctor Theatre at work, including his experiences of getting through a show with chicken pox and after being hit by a car.  Rob also talks to Sue more broadly about the power of theatre and the transformational effect it can have on young people.  Dr. Raj Persaud discusses Doctor Theatre from a psychological and medical perspective, giving examples of how theatre triggers many deep-rooted psychological reactions.  Dr. Raj also talks about how theatre can have a healing effect, how he treats stars with crippling stage fright, and how the impact of Covid-19 has been so terrible for people's mental health, which he writes about in The Mental Vaccine For Covid.  Theatre Unwrapped would like to thank guests Rob Jarvis and Dr. Raj Persaud for their fascinating contributions.  If you would like Sue to unwrap a theatre story for you, or you have feedback about this or any other episode of Theatre Unwrapped drop her a line at podcast@wolseytheatre.co.uk Host: Sue Lawther-BrownGuest 1:  Actor Rob Jarvis (‘Robbie') Guest 2: Doctor Raj Persaud The New Wolsey Theatre is supported by Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council.   

The World Health Organization (WHO) characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020 and countries around the world are putting measures in place to combat the spread of coronavirus. How do psychological factors influence the spread of pandemic infection and the associated emotional distress and social disruption? In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud talks to Professor Steven Taylor about his recently published book offering a comprehensive analysis of the psychology of pandemics.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people around the world to enter a period of quarantine, but what outcome will this have on our mental health and how can we help to reduce the psychological impact? In this podcast, Professor Neil Greenberg talks to Dr Raj Persaud about how to cope with quarantine and the surprising findings of the latest psychological research on the mental effects of quarantine, as recently published by a group of mental health experts including Professor Greenberg in The Lancet – 'The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence'.

Surviving the trauma of COVID-19: what does the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its treatment tell us about how to cope with the current pandemic? In this podcast, Professor Jonathan Bisson talks to Dr Raj Persaud about PTSD and the notion of ‘trauma' in the context of COVID-19, including the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and evidence-based effective pharmacological and psychological approaches for its treatment and management.

During this period of social distancing it is more important than ever for mental health clinicians to engage with their patients. Many are feeling anxious, stressed and lonely, while those with existing mental ill-health may be even more vulnerable. So now that we cannot, in most cases, hold face-to-face consultations, how can we continue to treat patients remotely? Here, Dr Isobel Heyman talks to Dr Raj Persaud about the current evidence base for remote working, and provides some practical advice on the ways in which clinicians can stay ‘remote, but not distant'.

Albert's Camus's famous 1947 novel ‘The Plague' has now come to the attention of a new generation of readers – those who draw parallels between Camus's depictions of disease-ridden Algeria and the COVID-19 pandemic we are currently living through. It is the story of placid everyday lives that are suddenly, brutally disrupted by a virus: an existential reminder of the arbitrariness of life and the certainty and randomness of death. In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud talks to the author of ‘A Very Short Introduction' to Camus, Dr Oliver Gloag, about the impact this writer could have on our outlook and behaviour during these challenging times.

During this period of social distancing it is more important than ever for mental health clinicians to engage with their patients. Now that we cannot, in most cases, hold face-to-face consultations, how can we continue to treat patients remotely? Dr Isobel Heyman talks to Dr Raj Persaud about the current evidence base for remote working, and provides some practical advice on the ways in which clinicians can stay ‘remote, but not distant'.

In this podcast, Professor Jonathan Bisson talks to Dr Raj Persaud about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the notion of ‘trauma' in the context of COVID-19, including the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and evidence-based effective pharmacological and psychological approaches for its treatment and management.

In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud talks to Dr Susan Campbell Bartoletti about Mary Mallon, the subject of her recent book ‘Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America'. Mallon was a healthy carrier of typhoid fever at the turn of the 20th century who resisted public health officials' attempts to contain her. Can the first documented ‘super-spreader' in history reveal true causes of modern pandemics?

In this podcast, Professor Neil Greenberg talks to Dr Raj Persaud about how to cope with quarantine and the surprising findings of the latest psychological research on the mental effects of quarantine.

In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud talks to Professor Steven Taylor about his recently published book offering a comprehensive analysis of the psychology of pandemics.

Raj Persaud talks to Professor David Taylor after his keynote talk at the 2019 RCPsych Congress about the right and wrong ways to discontinue psychiatric medication. He explains why antidepressant and antipsychotic drugs should not be stopped abruptly, and outlines the methods that can be used to effectively taper down these drugs with a view to eventual discontinuation.

In 1969, psychiatrist Anthony Storr published an essay that established very firmly in the public imagination that Sir Winston Churchill suffered from recurrent attacks of severe depression, which he termed the ‘black dog'. But how much evidence is there to support this diagnosis? In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud interviews Dr Anthony Daniels about his recent paper which calls into question this supposed diagnosis, and considers the extent to which Churchill's low moods could be accounted for by circumstance and simple human nature.

Dr Raj Persaud speaks to Dr Gareth Owen about his intriguing paper in which the authors tested a phenomenological hypothesis about theoretical and practical rationality in people with schizophrenia.

Dr Raj Persaud talks to Professor Charis Kubrin about her wide-ranging research on the psychology of gated communities, walls, whether immigrants commit more crime and rap music.

Is there hidden meaning to the use of violence in movies? Dr Raj Persaud talks to Professor David Humbert about his new book on Violence in the Films of Alfred Hitchcock, and uses a depth psychological analysis to show that there are often hidden layers of meaning behind the use of violence in film. This analysis also helps us understand ourselves better and why we turn to anger and violence ourselves. You can also listen to this interview on a free app on iTunes and Google play store entitled, Raj Persaud in conversation, which includes a lot of free information on the latest research findings in mental health, plus interviews with top experts from around the world.

Is Human Progress Inevitable? Raj Persaud talks to Professor Joel Mokyr about his new book, 'A Culture of Growth' In this groundbreaking book, celebrated economic historian Joel Mokyr argues that a culture of growth specific to early modern Europe and the European Enlightenment laid the foundations for the scientific advances and pioneering inventions that would instigate explosive technological and economic development.

Eleanor's terrifying stalking experience GP, Eleanor, describes a harrowing and prolonged experience of being stalked: in conversation with Dr Raj Persaud, FRCPsych

Ego is the enemy Ryan Holiday discusses his new book 'Ego Is The Enemy' with Dr Raj Persaud - how ego blocks success and happiness. Ego Is The Enemy is a new book published by best-selling author Ryan Holiday and is a philosophical exploration of difficulties we create for ourselves in life. Early in our careers, Ryan argues, ego impedes learning and the cultivation of talent. With success, ego can blind us to our faults and sow future problems. In failure, ego magnifies each blow and makes recovery more difficult. At every stage, ego holds us back. The book draws on a vast array of stories and examples, from literature to philosophy to history. Using the stories of people like William T. Sherman, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt, all of whom reached the highest levels of power and success by conquering their own egos.

Raj Persaud talks to Professor Volter Longo about his new book 'The Longevity Diet.' Could you live to 120 years old? Is all disease just a manifestation of a more fundamental biological process referred to ageing? Why do we get old and get sick? A revolutionary new approach to ageing and disease is being pioneered by one of the foremost authorities on longevity Dr Valter Longo. Dr Raj Persaud interviews him about his latest research and new book. Professor Longo's research suggests that living to 120 is entirely possible and that the average human lifespan could end up being 110 if the right diet and lifestyle is followed.

Raj Persaud in conversation with Katherine Keyes on her research into the unexpected death of a loved one.

Dr Paola Dazzan talks to Dr Raj Persaud about how brain inflammation might be linked to psychosis

Carlos Fraenkel, teacher of philosophy and religion at McGill University Montreal, in conversation with Raj Persaud about his new book

Whether you're huddled around the campfire, composing an email to a friend, or sitting down to write a novel, storytelling is fundamental to human nature. But as any writer can tell you, the blank page can be daunting. It's tough to know where to get started, what details to include in each scene, and how to move from the kernel of an idea to a completed manuscript

Claire Greaves recalls her experiences of the mental health services system, in conversation with Raj Persaud

A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment. Author, Dallas G. Denery II, talks about the topic with Raj Persaud

Discussing her new book with psychiatrist Raj Persaud, Elizabeth Lunbeck explains 'The Americanization of Narcissism' published by Harvard University Press

Michael Schmidt is editor of a new book entitled: 'The Novel: A Biography'. Here, he discusses the book with Raj Persaud

- Matthew Kneale discusses his book with Raj Persaud

Scott Samuelson, author of The Deepest Human Life, talks philosophy with Raj Persaud

Raj Persaud talks to Professor of Journalism Brian McNair about the film 'Gone Girl' based on Brian's recent paper in 'Journalism Studies'.

The use of Tasers by police forces is often mis-reported and mis-represented in the press and popular media. Psychiatrist, Dr Raj Persaud, puts the taser on the couch and discusses its use with two police officers from London.