Join us as we delve into the intricate relationship between exercise, movement, and mental health. Our special guest, Brendan Stubbs, a senior researcher at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, shares his extensive experience and groundbreaking research on how physical activity benefits mental health across various conditions. From academic insights to practical tips, discover the importance of consistency and finding enjoyable activities to maintain mental wellness.

In today's episode, our hosts sit down with special guest Dr. Han Ren, a licensed psychologist focused on culturally informed mental health practices.

Together, they delve into the concept of third-culture kids, code-switching, and the effects of marginalised identities on mental health. The conversation highlights the importance of decolonising mental health practices and adopting anti-oppressive therapy approaches. We also explore strategies for collective healing within Asian American and immigrant communities, along with practical advice for those seeking therapy.

This episode was recorded on the 25th of September 2023.

We're back for Season 3 of At the Back of Your Mind!

In this episode we dive into life beyond academia with Bill Hinchen, a dissemination expert and scientist, who talks about the hardest decision of his academic life.

This episode was recorded on the 27th of September 2023.

Can’t believe that we’re at the end of another season! In this final episode, we delve into the challenges of science communication, and getting good quality research out there to benefit mental health patients with information scientist and creator of the Mental Elf blog, Andre Tomlin.  

Today our Hosts are joined by doctor, academic and science writer Ben Goldacre to talk about bad science and the best practices for reporting data from research studies.  

This week our Hosts sit down with mental health campaigner and host of the Reality Tourists podcast Hazel Cornhill, for a candid discussion about their journey with psychosis and schizoaffective disorder, as well as their work to improve mental health services.  

Join us for an insightful conversation as our Hosts speak to friend and colleague Clare Liedstrand about her lived experience of avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, and the importance of raising awareness about all the various forms of eating disorder. 

In this week’s episode, Carolina and Maryam are joined by Professor of Nursing Policy Dame Anne-Marie Rafferty CBE to talk about the NHS crisis, its disastrous impact on the mental health of nurses and healthcare staff, and the urgent need for change.