Content warning:
This podcast discusses themes around suicide.

Dr Hayley Gorton in conversation with Dr Piyush Pushkar on the subject of the recent BJPsych Open paper “Involvement of propranolol in suicides: A cross-sectional study using Coroner-Reported Data”.

View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.714
Authors: Hayley C. Gorton, Charlotte Archer, Thikra Algahtani, Faraz Mughal, 
Caroline S. Copeland

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Podcast transcripts available: bit.ly/3CXSijb

Disclaimer: BJPsych Open is not responsible for statements made by podcast contributors. Unless so stated, the content of this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor-in-Chief or the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

UK Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org
Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/

Involvement of propranolol in suicides: cross-sectional study using coroner-reported data

Dr Itoro Udo joins Dr Oliver Gale-Grant to discuss three recent BJPsych Advances articles on the subject of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR):

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: part 1 – theory, procedure and use in PTSD
Itoro Udo, Tori-Rose Javinsky  and Tuoyo Awani

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: part 2 – wider use in stress and trauma conditions
Tori-Rose Javinsky, Itoro Udo, Tuoyo Awani

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: part 3 – applications in physical health conditions
Itoro Udo, Tori-Rose Javinsky, Carol McDaniel

Read the articles:
Part 1 - https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.32
Part 2 - https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2022.31
Part 3 - https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2023.32

Disclaimer: BJPsych Advances is not responsible for statements made by podcast contributors. Unless so stated, the content of this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor-in-Chief or the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Manoj Kumar, the RCPsych South Asian Chair, to discuss the mental health landscape in South Asia, with a focus on India. 

Dr Kumar shares insights into the region's mental health challenges, cultural attitudes, and systemic barriers to care. We explore innovative solutions, the role of technology, and the importance of community engagement. Dr Kumar also highlights RCPsych's initiatives in South Asia and how global mental health professionals can support these efforts. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on advancing mental health care in South Asia.

Tackling Mental Health Challenges in South Asia

Mood States is a collection of sculptures by artist Annabel Merrett. They investigate how emotions, feelings and motivations can be exposed by art.

Merrett began this series by constructing self-portrait heads using her own cranial measurements. Cross sections were then cut into heads – in the grand tradition of the anatomists – to plumb the depths of her mind physically. Inside, we find a series of bold and poetic symbols which spill out and invade the heads, just as strong and troubling emotions eventually invade our bodies.

This podcast is to mark the end of Annabel's residency, and celebrate the art she created.

The Power of Sculpture: Exploring Mood States with Annabel Merrett

Professor Ted Dinan joins RCPsych Books Trainee Editor Dr Ayo Amiola to discuss the book Nutritional Psychiatry: A Primer for Clinicians published by the RCPsych. 

More details on the book and to buy: https://tinyurl.com/4hkwff5z

RCPsych members purchasing via Cambridge are entitled to a discount and can request a copy via the College Library. The book can also be found in other bookshops in-store and online.

Disclaimer: RCPsych Books is not responsible for statements made by podcast contributors. Unless so stated, the content of this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of the Books Editor-in-Chief or the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Nutritional Psychiatry: A Primer for Clinicians

This podcast, hosted by Drs Elaine Lockhart and Asilay Seker, will focus on ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting children and young people. Prof Samuele Cortese from the University of Southampton will give an update on the latest research in this area. This is followed by an interview with Prof Ian Kelleher who works at the University of Edinburgh. We will hear about his work and about what is coming up at our annual conference at the College at the end of September.

ADHD in children and young people

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Nutritional Psychiatry: A Primer for Clinicians

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