The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast

In this episode of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast, host Dr Daniela Borges, a general adult psychiatry registrar and secretary of the Psychiatric Trainees Committee (PTC), delves into the theme of the national trainees conference: "Next Generation in Psychiatry." With insights from key figures like the Dean of RCPysch, Professor Subodh Dave, and discussions with conference organisers and speakers, including PTC Chair Laura, the episode explores the evolving landscape of psychiatry practice. Join us on April 25-26!

In this bumper episode to mark International Women's Day, our Presidential Leads for Women and Mental Health Dr Philippa Greenfield and Dr Catherine Durkin host a conversation with Dr Amrit Sachar, Joint Presidential Lead for Equity and Equality, and Louise Howard, Professor of Women's Mental Health at Kings College London. The conversation looks over the specific determinants and risk factors that impact disproportionately on women’s mental health, and much more. Links to reports mentioned: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/a-review-of-health-and-social-care-in-womens-prisons/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/core20plus5/ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care/nccmh/service-design-and-development/advancing-mental-health-equity https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(23)00412-1/fulltext https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/intimate-partner-violence

Curious about what it takes to contribute to the College's vibrant community? This episode is a must-listen! Join us and Dr. Daniela Borges, a dedicated Psychiatric Trainees' Committee (PTC) Rep, as she shares the motivations behind her College role, keeping the balance between professional and College commitments, and encouraging you to contemplate your potential impact within the College. For more information, visit rcpsych.ac.uk/elections

In honour of Black History Month, the Royal College of Psychiatrists proudly presents a special episode dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary contributions of black female psychiatrists, and delves deep into the vital issues of racism and equity within the field of psychiatry. Hosted by Dr. Uju Ugochukwu, she is joined Dr. Itai Matumbike and Dr. Mona-Lisa Kwentoh to share their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives.

On this episode to commemorate World Mental Health Day, Professor Mohammed Al-Uzri, one of the College's Presidential Leads, takes us on a deep dive into his work on the Global Mental Health Strategy.

The College is celebrating Black History Month by exploring the relationship between Mental Health and the Arts. We've teamed up with author, poet, editor of BJPsych Muses, and psychiatrist, Dr. Dami Ajayi to create a series of content exploring the theme. For this podcast, we're delighted to introduce you to Oluwatunmise Oladapo Kuku, podcaster, life coach, and author of Living Mindfully A Journey to Being. Alongside Tunmise is Ms Praise Ogabi. Listen to their in-depth conversation where they share stories of dealing with mental illness, as well as their relationship with using art as a form of therapy.

In this podcast to celebrate Pride 2023 we speak to Dr Chris Walsh, Chair of the College's Psychiatric Trainees Committee to discuss his journey from Liverpool to Psychiatry, his creative background, and his advice to LGBTQ+ folks looking to choose psychiatry as a career. Note this is an updated version of the podcast which was reuploaded to correct an issue.

During Mental Health Awareness Week the College is raising awareness of the challenges people with serious mental illnesses, or SMIs, face, Rehabilitation psychiatry plays a crucial role in helping individuals with serious mental illnesses to achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. In this podcast we hear from Dr Katie Fergus, an expert in rehabilitation psychiatry with a wealth of experience in this field

The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is 'Embrace Equity'. We conducted a 2 part podcast with Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones OBE and Dr Trudi Seneviratne OBE on the importance of equity for women in the mental health space.

In this podcast we hear from three trainees, who each talk about one way the College encourages and supports flexibility in psychiatry training. We also go into how we'll be making training even more flexible over the next five years. It was hosted by Dr Declan Hyland, our Associate Dean for Choose Psychiatry (Careers), and we heard from Dr Rachel Kerrigan, Dr Jacqueline Haworth, and Dr Jehan Elturky. View the transcript on our website: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/podcasts/detail/choose-psychiatry-making-training-flexible

In this podcast, Dr Peter Carpenter is interviewing Dr Angela Rouncefield (a Founder Member of the College) on her involvement in the events leading to the creation of the RCPsych in the 1970s, her experiences as a trainee and new consultant at St Lawrence’s Lunatic Asylum in Bodmin, and the creation of the South West Division.

Raj Persaud in conversation with Ruth, about her experience of ECT and its effect on her depression

in this podcast to celebrate Pride 2022, Head of Digital at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Peter Markham, interviews Jesse, a partnerships manager and recovery worker from The Outside Project, as well as Dr Jenny Drife, adviser to the College on homelessness.

In the sixth and final episode of the series, Dr Shevonne Matheiken is joined by Professor Femi Oyebode and Dr Shubulade Smith to discuss their lived experiences as doctors of ethnic minorities living and working in the UK. They discuss white privilege, dealing with micro aggressions, barriers to raising issues and the role of allies in nurturing an inclusive and fair society/workplace.

As part of our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr Mani Krishnan, spoke to us about the effects of loneliness, and the impact it had on the vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The wonderful Dr Katherine Kennet joins us for International Women's Day to discuss the climate crisis and the direct and negative effect this has on women and girls, especially those living in the Global South. Katherine talks on both the economic and mental health aspects of climate change and of course, what we can do in our own lives to aid the crisis.

The Chair of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr Elaine Lockhart, and her colleagues Dr Guy Northover, Dr Alka Ahuja and Dr Louise Theodosiou reflect on a written piece from a young man who went through the CAHMs system. They also discuss their childhoods and the changes they would like to see for young people in mental health support. This podcast contains a first-hand account of self-harm.

Dr Deepa Bagepalli Krishnan is joined by Dr Ananta Dave - Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and President of the British Indian Psychiatric Association(BIPA) - and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Raja Adnan Ahmed. They discuss their early experiences as International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and how this has shaped their role as current leaders and educators in psychiatry

Trainee and PTC Rep Dr Niamh Sweeney is joined by Mr Simon Fleming - Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon registrar known for his award-winning campaign 'Hammer It Out' - and Dr Sridevi Kalidindi senior consultant psychiatrist, leadership executive and life coach. They discuss the impact of bullying and harassment on trainees.

Award-winning actress and filmmaker Dr Parvinder Shergill discusses her latest project, TWELVE, a film on eating disorders. You'll find information on the Faculty of Eating Disorders, anorexia and bulimia and eating disorder resources and reports on our website.