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Recent Episodes

Episode 19: Reducing the risk of suicide for people with bipolar disorder

Episode 19: Reducing the risk of suicide for people with bipolar disorder

Content warning: in this episode we’ll be discussing suicide. If this could be at all upsetting, please stop here and maybe give another episode a try. We’ve included links to resources and information below, if you’re looking for support at the moment.In this episode, we meet with Professor Tania Gergel and Professor Ian Jones to discuss the increased risk of suicide for people living with bipolar disorder, and what research is needed in this area.A difficult but important topic, suicidal thinking is a recognised symptom of bipolar. Globally, approximately 15-20% of people with bipolar disorder die by suicide, with another 30-60% making at least one attempt. Attempts amongst those with bipolar experiencing suicidal episodes are also more lethal than attempts among the general population.Tania is the director of research at Bipolar UK, and has various other roles, including being an Honorary Visiting Professor in the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences at Cardiff University and national lead for bipolar in NCMH. A key focus of her research has been on severe mental health conditions and advance choice documents, which are also known as living wills, a legal document that explains your wishes for medical care if you can’t make decisions for yourself.You can find another Piece of Mind episode where we sat down with Tania to discuss ACDs in more detail if you’d like to hear more.Ian is a professor of perinatal psychiatry for the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience at Cardiff University, and, at the time of recording, director of NCMH (Ian has since retired and Professor Jon Bisson has now stepped into his rather large shoes). His research interests relate to bipolar spectrum disorders, in particular the relationship of mood disorders to childbirth. Ian is also a psychiatrist within the Cardiff and Vale University Health board and Ian’s clinical focus is on women at high risk of severe episodes after having a baby, also referred to as “postpartum”. He was also the director of the Bipolar Education Programme Cymru a group programme which received the British Medical Journal award for innovation in medicine in 2014.ResourcesIf you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or text FRONTLINE to 85258. In an emergency, please call 999. You can also access crisis support through your General Practitioner (GP).Bipolar UK Research Community - join as someone living with bipolar or if you're supporting someone with bipolar: https://www.bipolaruk.org/research-partnerships NCMH Research Community - open to everyone over the age of 16: https://www.ncmh.info/help-with-research/ Bipolar Education Programme Cymru (BEPC) - free online recordings: https://www.ncmh.info/resources/covid19-resources/bepc/ Advanced Choice Documents podcast episode with Tania: https://shows.acast.com/piece-of-mind/episodes/minisode-have-your-voice-heard-in-mental-healthcare-decision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6个月前
1小时18分钟
Episode 18: How mental illness impacts our memory and concentration

Episode 18: How mental illness impacts our memory and concentration

On this episode, we’re chatting about how researchers at the NCMH have been investigating how memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills, also known as cognition, are impacted by mental illness, and how online tools can be used to treat more people.  Dr Amy Lynham is a researcher at the NCMH and has developed the Cardiff Online Cognitive Assessment, or CONCA, an online tool to assess cognitive difficulties that are often associated with mental health diagnoses such as psychosis and depression. Amy is joined by Anthony Cope, member of NCMH’s Partnership in Research group, also known as PÂR, and a public contributor to research happening at Cardiff University and beyond. Tony shares his experience of mental ill-health and how he's been involved in developing CONCA. Visit the CONCA websiteRead more about CONCA on the NCMH blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7个月前
35:44
Episode 17: What it's really like to experience psychosis

Episode 17: What it's really like to experience psychosis

Psychosis can be a difficult thing to explain. It is a term used when people experience a ‘loss of touch’ with reality. Around 3% of people will have a psychotic episode during their lifetime. Leading the discussion for us today is Maleeha, a member of the peer support group at Headroom Cardiff, who support young people in Wales that have experienced psychosis. Joining Maleeha are Bekah and Hezron, both of whom have experienced an episode of psychosis and became friends through the peer support group.Maleeha, Bekah and Hezron, kindly share their experiences of psychosis which they went through as young adults at university. They also share what they found helpful during this time and the difference the support services and peer support group made to their recovery.If you or someone you know may be experiencing psychosis, you should contact their GP practice. If there's an imminent danger of harm, call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8个月前
58:45
Episode 16: Supporting young people with psychosis in Wales

Episode 16: Supporting young people with psychosis in Wales

Psychosis is when you perceive or interpret reality in a very different way from people around you, it may also be called a 'psychotic experience' or 'psychotic episode'. Psychosis often begins in young adulthood when a person is in their late teens to mid-20s. However, people can experience a psychotic episode at younger and older ages and as a part of many disorders and illnesses. For instance, older adults with neurological disorders may be at higher risk for psychosis.This year we’ve been fortunate to work with NHS Wales to revamp Psychosis Wales, the website for information and resources for young people who are experiencing or recovering from psychosis in Wales.  In this episode, we met with Maleeha Akbar and Eleanor Williams. Maleeha is based in Cardiff and experienced psychosis when she was at university. She now works for Cardiff and Vale Drug and Alcohol Service and facilitates the Headroom peer support group for young people who have experienced psychosis in Cardiff. Maleeha has kindly shared her experience of recovering from psychosis and how she got involved with the peer support group. Eleanor is the Clinical Team Leader for Headroom, the service supporting people with psychosis in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.Psychosis can be frightening and make it difficult to maintain quality of life, but treatment and support are available. With the right treatment, such as therapy and medication, many people recover gradually.If you or someone you know may be experiencing psychosis, you should contact their GP practice. If there's an imminent danger of harm, call 999 and ask for an ambulance.Mentioned in this episodePsychosis Wales website - find details about Headroom CardiffNCMH Research Community - sign up today!Brain and Genomics Hub research study Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8个月前
48:03
Minisode: Have your voice heard in mental healthcare decisions

Minisode: Have your voice heard in mental healthcare decisions

Did you know that you have the option to guide mental health professionals in your treatment and care in case you become unwell? Advance Choice Documents (ACDs) give people living with mental illnesses an opportunity to state their wishes and instructions about their treatment and care during future episodes of illness. They give you a chance to make your voice heard in future mental healthcare decisions by using your knowledge, gained through past experience of illness and healthcare, to guide a clinical team through future episodes of illness. Recent research has suggested that the use of ACDs could reduce the rate of sectioning by up to 25%. We chatted to Professor Tania Gergel about her work to raise awareness of this vital tool for people with severe mental illness.Tania is the Director of Research at Bipolar UK and a Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Division of Psychiatry at University College London and here at Cardiff University. She’s also the lead for bipolar research at NCMH. You can read more about ACDs at advancechoice.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9个月前
37:49
Episode 15: Not just a party drug: MDMA therapy for people with PTSD

Episode 15: Not just a party drug: MDMA therapy for people with PTSD

This podcast discusses the carefully controlled clinical use of MDMA in a therapeutic research setting with specially trained professionals. MDMA remains a class A illegal drug and recreational use can carry significant legal and health risks. Please do not try this at home.Recent research has found that MDMA-assisted therapy is a safe and effective intervention for severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD), but it remains a heavily restricted drug. Dr Mat Hoskins hopes that his research carried out in Cardiff and other studies across Europe will improve the quality of the research investigating this novel treatment approach.We were thrilled to sit down with Mat to understand what led him to this type of research, why does it work, and what does a session actually involve. Dr Mat Hoskins is the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist for adults at Traumatic Stress Wales. He also works as a Psychiatric Intensive Care Consultant and has experience using Trauma Focused Psychological Therapies.Traumatic Stress Wales (TSW) is funded by Welsh Government and aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people of all ages living in Wales at risk of developing or with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Visit the Traumatic Stress Wales website.Join our research communityAt NCMH, we are fortunate to collaborate with TSW through our Traumatic Stress Research Group. If you're interested in joining our research community and hearing about the research projects that are available to get involved in, you can sign-up on our NCMH website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9个月前
37:49
Episode 14: Recognising complex PTSD

Episode 14: Recognising complex PTSD

In this episode we're joined by Professor Jon Bisson and Michael Davitt to discuss lived experience of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the ongoing research looking into the diagnosis at the NCMH.PTSD is the name given to a set of symptoms that some people develop after experiencing major traumatic events. The traumatic event can be a single incident or take place over many months or years. Up to one third of people who have experienced a traumatic event develop some PTSD symptoms. Studies estimate that around 7% of people will suffer from PTSD at some point in their lives.Complex PTSD is a condition where you experience the same symptoms of PTSD, along with some additional symptoms such as feeling very angry or distrustful towards the world, as well many more.Find out about the traumatic stress research taking place at the NCMH today: https://www.ncmh.info/help-with-research/traumatic-experiences-study/To find out more about Professor Bisson's work into PTSD: https://traumaticstress.nhs.wales/For further PTSD support and guidance:NCMH - PTSD leafletMind - What is complex PTSD?Mind - Useful contactsGet involved with the NCMH traumatic stress research group: ncmh-trials@cardiff.ac.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024/6/7
48:36
Episode 13: Learning disability, autism, and support into work

Episode 13: Learning disability, autism, and support into work

In this episode of the Piece of Mind podcast, we're joined by Andrea Meek, Dr Elisa Vigna, and Gerraint Jones-Griffiths to discuss the Engage to Change project which has supported over 1,200 young people with a learning disability or autism into employment over the last eight years.Engage to Change has worked across Wales since 2016 to support young people aged 16-25 who have a learning difficulty, learning disability, or autism to achieve their full potential. The project has worked with over 1,200 young people to offer job placements, supported internships, and job coach support over a seven year period.Engage to Change is now in its 'Influencing and Informing' phase, taking forward the research and legacy work of the project to ensure it impacts policy and practise in Wales. The project is funded by the Lottery Community Fund in partnership with Welsh Government.To learn more about the Engage to Change project, visit: https://www.engagetochange.org.uk/Links mentioned in this video:Engage to Change: https://www.engagetochange.org.uk/research-evaluation/NCMH blog: https://www.ncmh.info/2023/05/22/getting-young-people-with-autism-and-learning-disabilities-into-employment-ncmh-finds-out-what-works/Project highlights video: https://youtu.be/pjwKKGmKaGAJob coach support video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTdwF4FIFvEInterviews with family video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXmwQx8RdO8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024/4/26
32:28
Episode 11: PMDD - the hidden link between hormones and mental health

Episode 11: PMDD - the hidden link between hormones and mental health

In this episode of the Piece of Mind podcast, we're joined by Becci Smart and Chloe Apsey to discuss the reality of living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and the research currently taking place at the NCMH that's looking to learn more to improve diagnosis and treatment.PMDD is a mood disorder that is estimated to affect around 5% of women and people who have periods. That’s around 80,000 people in the UK. During the week before the onset of bleeding (known as the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle), these people with PMDD experience severe mood and emotional changes including anxiety and low mood, a decreased interest in their usual activities, difficulties concentrating and more. These symptoms improve within a few days after menstrual bleeding (the period). To be diagnosed with PMDD, these symptoms need to be associated with extreme distress and interfere with ‘everyday’ functioning.   To learn more about the NCMH PreDDICT study looking into PMDD, visit https://www.ncmh.info/pmdd Tools and organisations mentioned in this episodeIAPMD: https://iapmd.org/Self-screening tool: https://iapmd.org/self-screenSymptom tracking tool: https://iapmd.org/symptom-trackerWhen referring to the experiences of women throughout this episode and within our research we acknowledge the experiences of AFAB (assigned female at birth) and non-binary individuals and encourage their participation in our research. Further guidance can be found at: https://iapmd.org/transgender-pmdd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024/1/16
30:38
Minisode: What's it like taking part in mental health research?

Minisode: What's it like taking part in mental health research?

Thinking about getting involved in mental health research? We caught up with Dave, one of our NCMH Research Champions, after he'd taken part in our UKMinds survey and provided a blood sample with NCMH Psychology Assistant Emily. Dave and Emily take us through each part of the process to let you know what you can expect.UKMinds is a new study from NCMH which aims to find the causes and triggers of mental ill-health and cognitive disorders, such as dementia. If you have experienced schizophrenia, psychosis, depression, bipolar disorder or dementia, help us make a difference by registering your interest at ncmh.info/sign-up.Hear more about Dave's experience of finally receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis at age 57 in Minisode: Mental health and dementia research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023/12/1
19:13
Episode 10: Getting young people involved in mental health research

Episode 10: Getting young people involved in mental health research

In this episode of the Piece of Mind podcast, we're joined by co-director of the Wolfson Centre for Young People's Mental Health, Professor Frances Rice, and Catrin, a member of the Centre's Young Person's Advisory Group to discuss a new study for young people who have a parent with a history of depression.The Wolfson Centre for Young People's Mental Health has a focus on reducing anxiety and depression in young people, which includes finding ways to prevent depression in young people before it develops.To learn more about the Skills for Adolescent WELLbeing (SWELL) study, visit https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/wolfson-centre-for-young-peoples-mental-health/take-part/ws3-clinical-trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023/11/24
20:05
Episode 9: ADHD in girls and women

Episode 9: ADHD in girls and women

In this episode we're joined by Dr Joanna Martin and Ellie, a non-binary young person, to discuss how research at Cardiff University is aiming to learn more about ADHD. Ellie also kindly shares their experience of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, affecting around 1 in 20 young people. However, in clinics only one girl will receive an ADHD diagnosis for every seven or eight boys. This gap in diagnosis is something that Joanna is investigating in her research into ADHD in girls, young women, and non-binary people at Cardiff University.Recruitment for young people, parents and carers, and healthcare professionals in this research has now closed. However, if you are an education professional the team are still looking to hear from you. To learn more, visit www.ncmh.info/adhd  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023/10/19
21:32
Minisode: Mental health and dementia research

Minisode: Mental health and dementia research

We're back and thrilled to be sitting down with Holly and Dave from the UKMinds project. UKMinds is a new study hosted by the National Centre for Mental Health which is looking to recruit thousands of volunteers to learn more about the causes of conditions like schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder and dementia. Take part today by registering your interest with UKMinds.Following his bipolar disorder diagnosis at 57, Dave volunteered with NCMH sharing his story and later became involved in the UKMinds team, helping to shape research by sharing his experience of bipolar as well as his skills from his background in project management. Read more about Dave's experience on the NCMH website.We're looking forward to sharing more on our latest research and lived-experience stories in the coming months.This episode was recorded at Cardiff University and features NCMH Research Champion Dave, NCMH Project Manager Holly Pearce and NCMH Communications Manager Catrin Hopkins.We hope you enjoy, and if you have any feedback please get in touch at info@ncmh.info or on social media:Twitter - @ncmh_walesInsta - @thencmhFacebook - /walesmentalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023/8/9
15:19
Ep8: Finding and losing schizophrenia

Ep8: Finding and losing schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a contentious diagnosis and source of often heated debate across the various professions and stakeholders associated with mental health. Some argue that it has outlasted its usefulness as a single diagnosis and should instead be viewed as the extreme end of a 'psychosis spectrum disorder'.To unpick the issues, we're delighted to be joined by award-winning author Nathan Filer, who is in conversation with Professor James Walters, deputy director at NCMH to discuss his latest book - The Heartland: Finding and Losing Schizophrenia.This episode was recorded live at Bigmoose Coffee Co. in Cardiff. They're a fantastic bunch and do great work in the community, so if you're in town make sure you pop in for a coffee and try some of their amazing cakes.We hope you enjoy, and if you have any feedback please get in touch at info@ncmh.info or on social media:Twitter - @ncmh_walesInsta - @thencmhFacebook - /walesmentalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019/9/24
1小时17分钟
Episode 7: Autism

Episode 7: Autism

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. There are around 700,000 autistic people in the UK, and while it is usually diagnosed in childhood, some autistic people grow up without their condition being recognised until later in life.In this episode, we’re joined by Kat Williams, who was diagnosed as autistic when she was 32. In this episode she shares her experience of growing up without a diagnosis and parenting an autistic child, and discusses the impact of labels like ‘high functioning’.She’s joined by Professor Jeremy Hall, Director of Cardiff University’s Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute. He discusses some of the latest research into autism and how autistic people are more likely to experience mental health problems like depression and anxiety.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.ncmh.info/videos-and-podcasts/podcast/autism/We hope you enjoy, and if you have any feedback please get in touch at info@ncmh.info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019/3/19
1小时1分钟
Minisode: Clozapine, neutropenia and treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Minisode: Clozapine, neutropenia and treatment-resistant schizophrenia

We’re delighted to be joined by Dr Sophie Legge and Dr Antonio Pardiñas for our latest minisode to discuss their latest research study.Sophie, Antonio and colleagues at Cardiff University’s MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics examined genetic data from more than 500 people of African descent taking clozapine, an anti-psychotic medication prescribed to people with treatment resistant schizophrenia.Clozapine is currently the most effective treatment for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but it can cause a rare side effect called neutropenia. In the most extreme cases, this can develop into agranulocytosis; a severe and potentially life-threatening condition.These side-effects are characterised by lower neutrophil levels, a type of white blood cell, and these lower levels appear to be more common in people of African descent. The team were interested in learning whether genetic factors were at play, and in this minisode Sophie and Antonio explain what they found and how their results could help improve the management of clozapine treatment.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.ncmh.info/podcastWe hope you enjoy and we would be really grateful if you could leave us a review and help others find our podcast! If you've got any questions about this episode, get in touch at info@ncmh.info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019/2/27
14:28
Ep6: 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

Ep6: 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q for short, is a genetic syndrome affecting between 1 in 2000 and 1 in 4000 people.There are a wide range of health issues associated with the syndrome, such as heart conditions and immune problems, palatal defects and speech delays. It can also cause developmental problems and learning disabilities, and increased risk of a range of mental health problems, including schizophrenia, ADHD and depression.To tell us more about 22q, we're joined by Professor Marianne van den Bree, a Principal Investigator at Cardiff University's MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics.We also get a parent perspective from Katie and Jon, whose daughter Ivy was diagnosed with 22q last year.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.ncmh.info/videos-and-podcast…deletion-syndrome/We hope you enjoy, and if you have any feedback please get in touch at info@ncmh.info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018/11/30
49:08
Ep 5: Sleep, Insomnia And Mental Health

Ep 5: Sleep, Insomnia And Mental Health

Getting enough sleep is important for your health and happiness. Generally, if you sleep better you feel better. On the other hand, poor sleep can make you feel low and have a negative impact on your mood. But does poor sleep increase your chances of experiencing a mental health problem or is it a symptom?In this episode we’re joined by Dr Ajay Thapar, a GP who recently travelled to the USA on a Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship to learn more about insomnia and different treatments, and Dr Katie Lewis, whose work investigates the relationship between sleep disruption and mood disorders like bipolar and depression.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.ncmh.info/videos-and-podcast…st/sleep-insomnia/We hope you enjoy, and if you have any feedback please get in touch at info@ncmh.info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018/8/23
53:56
Ep 4: Self-harm

Ep 4: Self-harm

The UK has the highest self-harm rate of any country in Europe, and it remains an issue people struggle to handle, talk about, and understand.In this episode we discuss personal experiences of self-harm and coping techniques, the latest research in the field and misunderstanding and stigma can stop people who self-harm from seeking help.We're joined by Swansea University's Professor Ann John, whose main research interest is self-harm, suicide and public health. Ann also chairs the National Advisory Group to Welsh Government on Suicide and Self harm prevention.Our second guest is Si, co-founder of Heads Above the Waves, a not-for-profit organisation that works with young people to promote positive, creative ways of dealing with bad days.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.ncmh.info/videos-and-podcast…/podcast/self-harmWe hope you enjoy, and if you have any feedback please get in touch at info@ncmh.info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018/3/26
57:03
Ep 1: Postnatal depression

Ep 1: Postnatal depression

Our host Bozo Lugonja is joined by the founder of My Discombobulated Brain, Laura Dernie, and NCMH Director Professor Ian Jones to talk about postnatal depression. Laura shares her personal experience of postnatal depression and Ian speaks about current research into better understanding and treating postnatal depression. We finish on a look to the future - how can we reduce stigma around postnatal depression and encourage more women to ask for help? Special thanks to Dr Tony O'Shaughnessy at Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies for helping us to produce this podcast. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.ncmh.info/videos-and-podcasts/podcast/postnatal-depression/We hope you enjoy, and if you have any feedback please get in touch at info@ncmh.info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2017/10/12
48:03