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Why The Long Face?

Oliver Turnbull and Dr. Paul Keedwell•www.facebook.com
Health & Fitness
A new Podcast shining a light on mental health. A psychiatrist and a management consultant walk into a bar. This should be the start of the lamest joke ever but, it turns out to be origins of Why The Long Face? - a new Podcast where we hope to shine a light on our wonderful but all-too-frail human spirit. There are many threats to our mental wellbeing – biological, psychological and social – and we, informed by the latest science, shared experience and the contributions of guests and listeners, are going to kick their arses and save humanity…maybe. In the first season, two old friends, Paul and Oliver, will be exploring some of the theories behind the causes of depression and will touch on topics that could help people who are suffering. This might well happen over the course of a drink or two.
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Episodes

S1 Short Cuts: Depression and creativity

Depression has been linked to creativity. But is that really true? Also can getting absorbed in a creative endeavor help people suffering from depression find something positive to distract them?

Oct 14, 2019•16 min•Ep. 1

S1 E10 - Winter Depression

Released on World Mental Health Day 2019, Paul and Oliver look into why many of us get depressed as the nights drawn in in Northern latitudes, and how we can best combat this.

Oct 10, 2019•42 min•Ep. 1

S1 E9 - Depression in Men

In the 9th episode of the season the discussion is focused on depression in men. From the pressures of society, ‘manliness’ and how men often hide their mental health vulnerabilities. Paul and Oliver also talk their latest (perhaps optimistic) weight loss goals.

Oct 07, 2019•25 min•Ep. 1

S1 E8 - Suicide & Assessing Risk

In this episode Paul and Oliver discuss the complex topic of suicide, how such thoughts can develop and the types of behaviour we should all be aware of spotting.

Sep 30, 2019•41 min•Ep. 1

S1 E7 - The Gender Gap

Is depression more likely or different depending on gender?

Sep 22, 2019•35 min•Ep. 1

S1 E6 - The story of loss, grief and depression

In the 6th episode of the season, Paul and Oliver look at the impact of loss in our lives and how it affects our mental health, ranging from a bereavement to the end of a relationship. Oliver also asks whether sporting results can have an impact on our mental health - cue Euro 96...

Sep 16, 2019•39 min•Ep. 1

S1 E5 - Do Antidepressants Work?

In our fifth episode, the effectiveness of antidepressants is put to our resident Doctor and his answer is surprisingly blunt! But what do they actually do? Why are there so many different forms? How do we know what works for different individuals? Tune in to find out >

Sep 08, 2019•46 min•Ep. 1

S1 E4 - Can the pressures of social media cause depression?

In our fourth episode Paul and Oliver discuss social media and its potential impact on our mental health. Can amount of usage indicate depression? Is there a gender divide? Can similar correlations be seen across online gaming?

Sep 02, 2019•28 min•Ep. 1

S1 E3 - The Causes of Depression

The causes of depression are numerous and complex and this episode serves as an overview and introduction to the topic. The boys start with the causes of depression focusing on 1. Biological 2. Social and 3. Psychological impacts.

Aug 25, 2019•40 min•Ep. 1

S1 E2 - What is Depression?

In our second episode we discuss the fundamentals of what depression is, and how it manifests itself beyond just sadness. In addition, we focus on how to distinguish a depressive episode from just feeling down.

Aug 18, 2019•25 min•Ep. 1

S1 E1 - Coming out

In the first of our series of chats on depression we cover the problem of stigma in our society, how this shows itself in attitudes and behaviour and how we can challenge it with a different way of thinking about the condition. Depression is still seen as a sign of personal failure, as if the person who experienced this assault on one’s brain function, self-esteem and sense of self, has brought this upon themselves by giving in to unhelpful patterns of thinking. The stigma exacerbates the sense ...

Aug 11, 2019•26 min•Ep. 1

S1 E0 - Prologue

An introduction to what to expect from this new Podcast "Why The Long Face?"

Aug 08, 2019•5 min•Ep. 1
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