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Mental Health Book Club Podcast

Mental Health Book Club aims to explore how Mental Health is dicsussed in books and examines the mental health condition in depth with The Secret Psychiatrist
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Episodes

Episode 104 – Interview with Mark Williams Author of Daddy Blues: Postnatal Depression and Farherhood

Trigger warning: this podcast discusses male post natal depression. Episode 80: Daddy Blues: Postnatal Depression and Farherhood by Mark Williams Find Mark Williams online at: Twitter: @MarkWilliamsFMH Website: www.reachingoutpmh.co.uk Get the book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 … Continue reading "Episode 104 – Interview with Mark Williams Author of Daddy Blues: Postnatal Depression and Farherhood"...

Jun 25, 201955 min

Epsiode 103 – Our review of May’s Happiful Magazine

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Becky’s Article: Rescue Pig Becomes Art Prodigy issuu.com/happiful/docs/happiful_may_2019 Sydney’s Article: Toy Like Me: Thinking Outside the Toy Box happiful.com/toy-like-me-thinking-outside-the-toy-box/ Get the magazine here This is our eighth review Happiful Magazine, each month Sydney and Becky pick an article each from the latest edition to discuss on the podcast. If you … Continue reading "Epsiode 103 – Our review of May’s Happiful Magazine"...

Jun 11, 201923 min

Episode 102 – How do you like me know? By Holly Bourne

Find out more at: www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses Anti Social Personality Disorder and some discussion of a sexual nature. Please note that the interview is a re-release of our interview with Holly when we discussed Are we all Lemmings and Snowflakes? Get the Book Here Find Holly Bourne on: Twitter Holly’s Website Holly … Continue reading "Episode 102 – How do you like me know? By Holly Bourne"...

May 21, 20191 hr 12 min

Episode 101 – A Series of Unfortunate Stereotypes: Naming and Shaming Mental Health Stigmas by Lucy Nichol

Find out more at: www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses stigmas and stereotypes in mental health. Get the Book Here Podcast discussed: The Really Cast Standard Issue: sarahmillican.co.uk/standard-issue/ Find Lucy Nichol online: Website: www.theskyisfallingin.blog Facebook: www.facebook.com/LucyNicholAuthor Twitter: twitter.com/LucyENichol If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: … Continue reading "Episode 101 –...

May 07, 20191 hr 9 min

Episode 100 – Interview with Brandy Higgins about Mental Health Nursing

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses mental health nursing in America, Brandy’s own mental health and being on the mental health ward. Find Brandy Higgins online: Website: livementallywell.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/livementallywell Twitter: twitter.com/wellmentally Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellmentally Pinterest: www.pinterest.co.uk/behiggins If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: … Continue readin...

Apr 30, 201939 min

Episode 99 – Broken Doll by Michelle Torez

Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses abuse in the healthcare system, self-harm, multiple mental health diagnosis and identity and gender issues. Get the Book Here Website discussed: Dial House Find Michelle Torez online: Website: www.michelletorez.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/michelletorezpublic Twitter: twitter.com/mtorezwriting If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: … Continue reading "Episode 99 – Broken Doll by Michelle Torez"...

Apr 23, 201956 min

Episode 98 – The whose who of Mental Health Care with The Secret Psychiatrist

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses the difference between the professions involved in a person’s mental health care (not including MH Nurses which will be next time!). Get the book here. If you feel suicidal call 999/911 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) … Continue reading "Episode 98 – The whose who of Mental Health Care with The Secret Psychiatrist"...

Apr 16, 201925 min

Episode 97 – Our Review of April’s Happiful Magazine

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com This podcast discusses Gaslighting and Setting boundaries when helping people online. Get the magazine here This is our seventh review Happiful Magazine, each month Sydney and Becky pick an article each from the latest edition to discuss on the podcast. If you haven’t heard of Happiful Magazine before here is … Continue reading "Episode 97 – Our Review of April’s Happiful Magazine"...

Apr 12, 201934 min

Episode 96 – Manic Kingdom by Dr Erin Stair

Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses impulsive behaviour, Schizophrenia, risky sexual encounters, bulimia, judgments and stigma around mental health. Get the Book Here Find Dr Erin Stair online: Website: www.bloomingwellness.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/BloomingWellness Instagram: www.instagram.com/blooming_wellness/ If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 … Continue reading "Episode 96 – Manic Kingdom by Dr Erin S...

Apr 09, 20191 hr 1 min

World Bipolar Day Special With Aubrey Good from the International Biploar Foundation

Find out more at: www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger Warning: this episode discusses what it is like to have Bipolar Disorder and what the International Bipolar Foundation is doing to support careers and raise awareness. We also delve into the controversey on defining an individual as their illness (I am Bipolar), cyber bullying, comparisons between which people suffer … Continue reading "World Bipolar Day Special With Aubrey Good from the International Biploar Foundation"...

Apr 03, 201959 min

Episode 95 – Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania with The Secret Psychiatrist

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses the impact of Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania, treatment and the impact on a person’s life. Get the book here. If you feel suicidal call 999/911 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more at … Continue reading "Episode 95 – Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania with The Secret Psychiatrist"...

Mar 27, 201932 min

Episode 94 – Our Review of March’s Happiful Magazine

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com This podcast discusses What is the Spoon Theory? and The Mindfullness Retreat where you can Meditate with Cows. Get the magazine here This is our seventh review Happiful Magazine, each month Sydney and Becky pick an article each from the latest edition to discuss on the podcast. Episode Links: Being … Continue reading "Episode 94 – Our Review of March’s Happiful Magazine"...

Mar 26, 201922 min

Episode 93 – Every Trich in the Book by Cara Ward

Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses extreme hair pulling and skin picking causing wounds, infection and the triggers associated for Becky and Cara. Get the Book Here Find Cara online: Website: authorcaraward.blogspot.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/carasnextchapter/ If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 … Continue reading "Episode 93 – Every Trich in the Book by Cara Ward"...

Mar 18, 20191 hr 15 min

Episode 92 – The Realities of being a Doctor with The Secret Psychiatrist

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses what it is like to be a Doctor from training to working in the NHS. At the time or recording a colleague of The Secret Psychiatrist was stabbed by one of their patients who is severely unwell. Our aim is to not add to the … Continue reading "Episode 92 – The Realities of being a Doctor with The Secret Psychiatrist"...

Mar 12, 201950 min

Episode 91 – Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors by Caroline Elton

Find out more at: www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses mental health issues include anxiety, depression bipolar effective disorder for doctors. Get the Book Here This book is available on audible www.mentalhealthbookclub.com/audiobook Find Caroline online: Website: www.carolineelton.com The Other Side of Silence: A Psychiatrist’s Memoir of Depression by Linda Gask If you feel suicidal call … Continue reading "Episode 91 – Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors by ...

Mar 04, 20191 hr 2 min

Episode 90 – The Mental Health Podcast Team speak to Chris Elmore Labour MP about the All-Party Parlimentry Commission on on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses impacts of social media on young people and emotional and physical bullying. Find out more about Chris Elmore Labour MP for Ogmore: www.chriselmore.co.uk Twitter: @CPJElmore Facebook: @ChrisElmoreMP Find out more about the APPG: www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/status-of-mind/appg.html Twitter: @socialmediaAPPG If you feel suicidal call 999/911 immediately. If … Continue reading "Episode 90 – The Mental Healt...

Feb 25, 201942 min

Episode 89 – When Everyone Shines But You by Kelly Martin

Find out more at: www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses self-esteem, self-worth, emotions, depression and anxiety. Get the Book Here Find Kelly online: Twitter: @KellyMartin_UK Facebook: @kellymartinspeaks Website: www.kellymartinspeaks.co.uk Peace Within Radio: Twitter: @PeaceRadioUK Facebook: @peacewithinradio Website: www.peacewithinradio.com The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness Also available on Audible get your free … C...

Feb 18, 20191 hr

Special Edition: PsychART Conference 2018 pt 2

psychART was founded by Psychiatry trainees in 2015 to highlight and celebrate the positive presence of creativity in our speciality. We aim to explore the role that the Arts can play in the lives of those living with mental illness, as well as the rewarding experiences and opportunities available to those working in this field. … Continue reading "Special Edition: PsychART Conference 2018 pt 2"...

Feb 17, 201950 min

Episode 88 – Schizoaffective Disorder with The Secret Psychiatrist

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses delusions, hallucinations suicide, sexual libido, impulsivity and mood disturbances. Find Jonny Benjamin online at: Twitter Website Get the book here If you feel suicidal call 999/911 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out … Continue reading "Episode 88 – Schizoaffective Disorder with The Secret Psychiatrist"...

Feb 11, 201925 min

Episode 87 – Our review of Feburary’s Happiful Magazine

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com This podcast discusses body neutrality and classroom yoga. Get the magazine here This is our sixth review Happiful Magazine, each month Sydney and Becky pick an article each from the latest edition to discuss on the podcast. Episode Links: Yin Yoga: www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/types-of-yoga/yin Cosmic yoga for kids on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga Kids … Continue reading "Episode 87 – Our review of Feburary’s Happiful Magazine"...

Feb 08, 201927 min

Episode 86 – The Stranger on the Bridge by Jonny Benjamin MBE

Trigger warning: this podcast discusses suicide, hospitilisation, young people’s mental health and Westminster Bridge attack. Find Jonny Benjamin online at: Twitter Website Get the book here Jonny’s shout outs and new charity: Beyond shame beyond stigma website Beyond Shame and Stigma on Twitter Hub of Hope If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you … Continue reading "Episode 86 – The Stranger on the Bridge by Jonny Benjamin MBE"...

Feb 04, 20191 hr 10 min

Episode 85 – Personality Disorders with The Secret Psychiatrist

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses all personality disorders, suicide, self-harm, impulsivity, substance mis-use and unusual behaviour If you feel suicidal call 999/911 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more at their website http://bit.ly/2wMpKZ5 Mental Health Resources: Rethink … Continue reading "Episode 85 – Personality Disorders with The Secret Psychiatrist"...

Jan 28, 201946 min

Episode 84 – Re-release of Episode 6, Sydney talks about Borderline Personality Disorder

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion about suicide, panic attacks, anxiety, self-harm and depression. This Episode supports Episode 4, Episode 5 and Episode 83 If you feel suicidal call 999 immediatly If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more … Continue reading "Episode 84 – Re-release of Episode 6, Sydney talks about Borderline Personality Disorder"...

Jan 25, 20191 hr 13 min

Episode 83 – It’s Not Your Journey by Rebecca Lombardo and Author Interview

Trigger warning: this podcast discusses suicide, hospitilisation and multiple diagnosis of mental health conditions. Find Rebecca Lombardo online at: Twitter Website Podcast Get the book here Rebecca Lombardo’s shout outs: Dyane Harwood, Kirk Patrick Miller, Matt Pappas, Stigma Fighters and Davina Lytle. If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you … Continue reading "Episode 83 – It’s Not Your Journey by Rebecca Lombardo and Author Interview"...

Jan 21, 20191 hr 4 min

Episode 82 – New Year, New You but are we putting too much pressure on ourselves?

Find out more at: www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses the pressure of new year. Find out more about men’s mental health with Episode 40: Mental Health and Pregnancy with The Secret Psychiatrist pt 2 including father’s mental health and Episode 75 – Movember with The Secret Psychiatrist If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. … Continue reading "Episode 82 – New Year, New You but are we putting too much pressure on ourselves?"...

Jan 14, 201939 min

Episode 81 – Our review of Januray’s Edition of Happiful Magazine

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com This podcast discusses JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and How to make friends. Get the magazine here This is our fifth review Happiful Magazine, each month Sydney and Becky will pick an article each from the latest edition to discuss on the podcast. Due … Continue reading "Episode 81 – Our review of Januray’s Edition of Happiful Magazine"...

Jan 11, 201932 min

Episode 80 – Daddy Blues: Postnatal Depression and Fatherhood by Mark Williams

Find our more at: www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses male post natal depression. Find Mark Williams online at: Twitter Website Get the book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more at their website http://bit.ly/2wMpKZ5 … Continue reading "Episode 80 – Daddy Blues: Postnatal Depression and Fatherhood by Mark Williams"...

Jan 07, 201933 min

Episode 79 – Addiction with The Secret Psychiatrist

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses Christmas which can be difficult for some and magical for others but this is our take on it Addiction Help Recovery 24 hour confidential help and advice in the UK 0203 553 0324 Mind’s addiction resources and helpline information In the USA: Drugabuse Hotline: 1-877-628-6974 National … Continue reading "Episode 79 – Addiction with The Secret Psychiatrist"...

Dec 31, 201841 min

Intreview 14 – Jason Hyland author of Stop Thinking Like That

Find out more at www.mentalhealthbookclub.com Trigger warning: this podcast discusses the impact of addiction on mental health, suicide, and depression. Find Jason Hyland Online at: Twitter Instagram. Website Get the book here We were so happy to speak to Jason Hyland about his book Stop Thinking Like That No Matter What. We discuss addiction, and … Continue reading "Intreview 14 – Jason Hyland author of Stop Thinking Like That"...

Dec 21, 20181 hr 11 min

Episode 78 – Stop Thinking Like That: No Matter What by Jason Hyland

Trigger warning: this podcast discusses addiction. Find Jason Hyland Online at: Twitter Website Get the book here If you feel suicidal call 999 immediately. If you need to talk you can contact: Samaritans on: 116 123 (UK) 116 123 (ROI) Find out more at their website http://bit.ly/2wMpKZ5 Mental Health Resources: Rethink Mental Illness 0121 522 … Continue reading "Episode 78 – Stop Thinking Like That: No Matter What by Jason Hyland"...

Dec 17, 201839 min
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