DOI: 10.13056/acamh.25265
https://doi.org/10.13056/acamh.25265

'Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health' is a new In Conversation mini-series that will explore how racism affects mental health, with a particular focus on racism in the mental health system and racism in the mental health concept.

In this episode, Malaika Okundi and Jessica O’Logbon focus on the concept of racism in mental health and discuss definitions of race, racism, and mental health as concepts.

Discussion points include:

The definition of ‘race’.
Racism, colourism, and the impact on mental health.
Lived experience of the different levels of racism (internalised, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic).
What defines mental health and what the link is between racism and mental health.
The importance of lived experience researchers.
Why representation matters in studies and in roles of influence.

Please note that what Malaika and Jess share in this series is derived from their work, as well as from research and literature surrounding these topics. Whilst they are not experts on racism or mental health, personal experience does play a role in their discussions.

Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health - The Concept

We're joined by Jules Fielder, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2021, Dr Jesme Fox, medical director of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, Dr Tom Newsom-Davis, consultant medical oncologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, and Chair-Elect of the British Thoracic Oncology Group, and Dr Lynn Campbell, consultant medical oncologist at Belfast City Hospital and committee member for the NICE lung cancer guidelines.

NICE's positive recommendations for lung cancer treatments

https://acamhlearn.org/Learning/No_decision_about_me_without_me%3a_Collaborating_with_young_people_in_mental_health_research/d418d427-7edb-497e-af26-a2da29e7a3fa

In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Alex Lloyd and Romana Saleh discuss their co-authored JCPP Advances Methodological Review ‘No decision about me, without me: Collaborating with young people in mental health research’. There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.

Learning Objectives
1. Insight into what is meant by Patient Public Involvement (PPI), co-production and co-design and the difference between these terms.
2. Why it is important to include young people with lived experiences in mental health research and how to convince researchers that people with lived experiences have a meaningful contribution to make to the research process.
3. What counts as lived experience and whether it is necessary to have a formal diagnosis to be regarded as having lived experience.
4. Insight into the ‘ladder of participation’ and other frameworks for participation.
5. How researchers can ensure that their engagement with people with lived experience is meaningful and not tokenistic and recommendations for researchers who want to engage with young people with lived experiences in their research.

No decision about me, without me: Collaborating with young people in mental health research

What is ARFID? Are there structural differences in the brains of children with ARFID symptoms? Does autism and ARFID share neuroanatomical similarities? All this and more answered as Dr. Clara Faria interviews Dr. Michelle Sader about her research into brain differences in children who show symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

Dr. Michelle Sader; ARFID and the Brain

In this episode we’re going to be learning about how NICE is preparing to use artificial intelligence.
 
Dr Pall Jonnson, programme director for data and real-world evidence at NICE and Dr Stephen Duffield, associate director for real-world evidence at NICE discuss the impact of this dynamic and rapidly advancing field.

Find out more about NICE's work in AI and watch our recent webinar at: https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/digital-health/artificial-intelligence-at-nice

Navigating the future - AI at NICE

What are the neural mechanisms of food choice among adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN)? Is there a link between brain and behaviour among adolescents with AN? Do reward systems play a role early on in illness? All this and more answered as Dr. Clara Faria interviews Dr. Caitlin Lloyd about her research into food choice and neural reward systems in adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Dr. Caitlin Lloyd; Anorexia Nervosa and Neurobiological Mechanisms

What is the difference between languishing and depression? Is flourishing an indirect route to happiness? What are the six domains of human excellence? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Corey Keyes about his work, the positive psychology movement, and the two continua model of mental health.

Prof Corey Keyes; Flourishing vs Languishing

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Do meaningful dimensions of childhood adversity exist? Should victimisation be considered an adverse childhood experience? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Athena Chow about her latest research into the existence of meaningful dimensions of childhood adversity.

Dimensions of Childhood Adversity - Athena Chow

Is adolescent mental health an early warning system for contemporary society? Are mental health difficulties in adolescence on the rise? What societal changes are impacting adolescent mental health? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Professor Gonneke Stevens about adolescent mental health in a rapidly changing world.

Prof. Gonneke Stevens; Mental Health in a Rapidly Changing World

What is ‘generational trauma’? Do social inequalities play a role in accessing CAMHS? How important is representation in therapy? All this and more answered as Professor Umar Toseeb interviews Dr. Kenisha Jackson about access to, and experiences of, mental health care for marginalised children.

Dr. Kenisha Jackson; Mental Health Care for Marginalised Children

These podcasts are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in child and adolescent mental health. They bridges the gap between rigorous research and practical application, featuring expert discussions on mental health. Each episode highlights cutting-edge studies offering insights into findings, and implications for practice. The series caters to clinicians, researchers, and those interested in mental health. Available on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, it’s an accessible way to stay informed about advancements in the field.
Visit our website (www.acamh.org) for a host of free evidence-based mental health resources.

Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health - The Concept

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