Psychiatry is unique amongst medical disciplines in embracing a truly holistic approach to patient assessment and care. However, in our desire for acceptance and credibility as a medical discipline, has Psychiatry strayed from what makes it unique? Has Psychiatry overcompensated biologically, in order to be viewed as truly medical? In this episode, we are joined by Prof Vikram Patel and Prof Suvira Ramlall. Community pharmacist Sham Moodley then explains the role that some pharmacists can play in counselling patients. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Employee wellness is a key component of organisational effectiveness. Where ill health and absenteeism or impaired functioning is a consequence of psychiatric illness, the system is faced with challenges that require specific awareness and understanding. For this episode, we are joined by Prof. Stoffel Grobler and Nika Grobler. Jackie Maimin from the Independent Community Pharmacy Association then joins us again to discuss how to get the best from your medical aid benefits. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Is sex central to our existence? Consider what your life might be like without sex. Sex is also political... and political ideology impacts health behaviours. What has sex and sexuality got to do with psychiatry? Joining us to discuss this are Dr Elna Rudolph and Dr Franco Colin. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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25.04.23 Pt 2 - Lebang describes how her defrosting fish went missing, without knowing who or what took it. Prof Christopher Paul Szabo joins the show to discuss the latest season of ‘Beyond Madness’ and much more.
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Mental health issues affect us all on a daily basis, and how we deal with these issues can affect you or someone in your life at any time. Professor Christopher Paul Szabo, host of Beyond Madness, joins the show to give us a better understanding of psychiatry and mental health. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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Timothy speaks to Dr Daniel Z. Lieberman, the author of Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind. Dr Lieberman is a professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at George Washington University. He’s a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has published over 50 scientific reports on behavioural science. They explore the power and secrets of the unconscious mind, to help you get more out of your life, relationships and business.
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Depression is a debilitating condition, and medication can take weeks to provide relief. Suicide is a risk, and potential consequence. Psychiatry, as a discipline, has long sought a drug that might provide rapid resolution of both depressive symptoms, as well as suicidal thoughts. Could an anaesthetic agent, ketamine, be that drug? This week, Prof. Bonga Chiliza, a psychiatrist, and Dr Alan Howard, an emergency care physician, provide some answers. 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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Hosted by Professor Christopher Paul Szabo, Beyond Madness is a podcast series featuring psychiatrists in conversation, covering a range of topics related to issues in psychiatry that impact our society. He chats to Gareth about the new season of Beyond Madness, the difference between season 1 and 2, and the sponsor - 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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