Why should a perfectly good parent inside a marriage be potentially less so, outside of the marriage? Custody seems to equate with ownership of the child or children… is this true? It often seems that the terms “child custody” and “dispute” go hand in hand. Forensic psychologists Anthony Townsend and Giada del Fabbro weigh in on how to navigate this challenging issue. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Pregnancy can and should be a special time - not without challenges and discomfort, but ultimately a life giving and life affirming experience where the birth of a child should add value and meaning. But what if it doesn’t? What if things go wrong for the mother emotionally? What if the pregnancy occurs in childhood or adolescence? This week our guests are Dr Carina Marsay and Dr Alexandra Maisto. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Do you ever forget where you’ve put things, or wonder what you’re doing in a certain room? And then you remember where you left what you couldn’t find, and why you went to the room you did – and smile at your own forgetfulness, and carry on. But what if you couldn’t remember? This week we speak to Specialist Psychiatrist, Dr Ryan Fuller, and Bev Cohen, who runs a support group for families of people affected by dementia. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Have you ever wondered what it must be like to earn your living covering war as an embedded correspondent or photographer? What happens psychologically to journalists and photographers who experience combat, without being combatants? We speak to neuropsychiatrist, Professor Anthony Feinstein, and UK-based filmmaker and photojournalist, James Brabazon, to find out. WARNING: Sensitive listeners might find this episode disturbing. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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When one thinks of those who struggle with eating disorders, the sufferer comes to mind. But what about their family – parents, siblings, spouses... those closest to them? How are they affected, and what role is there for them in the recovery process? This week our guests are Dr Felicity Marcus and Dr D (Dorianne Weil). In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Have you ever thought about the role your diet could play in promoting mental wellness? Is it possible to eat your way to better emotional health? On this episode, we delve into the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry with Professor Michael Berk and Tabitha Hume. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Psychiatry is moving towards the possibility of therapeutic usage of what would currently be deemed illicit substances. In this episode, we speak to Prof David Nutt and Prof Christer Allgulander, about the emerging research and evidence for the use of psilocybin in the treatment of depression.
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How do we understand alcohol addiction and recovery? This week's guest, Dr David Webb, is a medical doctor who works as a rehabilitation counsellor - and he also shares his personal experience of alcohol abuse.
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Our special guest, Dr Shaquir Salduker, joins us in conversation on the topic of the importance of substance misuse, and how it impacts on mental wellness.
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Dr Allers and Dr Pillay join us to discuss the importance of understanding the significance of pain as an issue for your emotional well-being.
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