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Lively Minds is a monthly podcast about mental health challenges that go beyond the ebb and flow of the everyday. Led by people with lived experience, the show looks at...
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Lively Minds is a monthly podcast about mental health challenges that go beyond the ebb and flow of the everyday. Led by people with lived experience, the show looks at how developing an understanding of our mental health influences how we address the challenges we face.
Episodes are released on the first Friday of each month.
Find out more at www.anyamedia.net/livelyminds
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Episodes are released on the first Friday of each month.
Find out more at www.anyamedia.net/livelyminds
Lively Minds, the UK Mental Health Podcast
Lively Minds, the UK Mental Health Podcast
Ellie Page & Will SadlerEpisodios & Posts
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4 JUL. 2025 · Professor Melissa Bateson, an expert in ethology, explains the biological functions of anxiety, its evolutionary importance, and how it prepares humans and animals to detect and respond to threats.
The conversation covers the smoke detector principle, the optimal threshold for anxiety responses, and the potential impact of modern environments on anxiety levels.
The episode also delves into how understanding animal behaviour can offer insights into human mental health.
Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website livelymindspod.com
Follow @livelymindspod on social media, or see our links at https://www.bio.link/livelyminds
00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast
00:21 Meet Professor Melissa Bateson
01:04 Understanding Ethology and Human Behavior
01:58 Evolutionary Basis for Anxiety
05:43 The Smoke Detector Principle
06:56 When Anxiety Becomes a Problem
18:00 Biological Perspective on Anxiety Thresholds
23:46 Modern Threats and Anxiety
27:54 Learning from Animals
29:26 Conclusion and Farewell
13 JUN. 2025 · We take a deep dive into SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), which is the most commonly prescribed form of antidepressant in the UK. We discuss with Consultant Psychiatrist: Dr Alex Curmi what we know about the effectiveness of SSRIs, what we don't, and why there is so much debate about their use.
Check out the Thinking Mind Podcast by searching for it wherever you get your podcasts.
Or you can find it on Spotify by https://open.spotify.com/show/6h2FCOoWZnUr88SQG0ytHn
In particular, you might be interested in Alex's conversations with
- https://open.spotify.com/episode/1O2FUR0ZG6RxHF6i8zSqBz about her skeptisim of SSRIs
- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vP694i75bj8kPSoRmlLFm, their effectiveness and side effects
Mark Horowitz's website can be foundhttps://markhorowitz.org/
Weblinks are provided in good faith and Lively Minds is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website livelymindspod.com
Follow @livelymindspod on social media, click here or linkshttps://www.bio.link/livelyminds
00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast
00:19 Today's Topic: Antidepressants and SSRIs
00:47 Guest Introduction: Dr. Alex Kmy
01:52 Understanding SSRIs: Mechanism and Function
03:21 Hosts' Personal Experiences with SSRIs
09:39 Debate on SSRIs: Effectiveness and Over-Prescription
22:19 Effectiveness of SSRIs: Research Insights
25:34 Understanding Antidepressant Effect Sizes
25:49 Comprehensive Depression Assessment
26:20 Exploring Treatment Options Beyond Antidepressants
27:23 SSRIs for Various Mental Health Conditions
28:47 The Role of Psychological Interventions
29:46 Personal Development and Mental Health
31:20 Debating the Usefulness of Diagnoses
32:28 Personal Journey with SSRIs
34:36 Stigma and Medication
37:11 Modern Life and Mental Health
39:57 The Mystery of How SSRIs Work
41:22 Supporting Patients in Tapering Off SSRIs
44:47 Alternative Biological Treatments for Depression
46:05 The Future of AI in Psychiatry
46:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
6 JUN. 2025 · Sorry for the delay
2 MAY. 2025 · What does it mean to live a happy life? Can happiness be more than just feeling good? And how might ideas like meaning, community, and values help us rethink wellbeing?
In this second of a two part series, hosts Will and Ellie are joined by Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick and author of Beyond Happy.
They explore happiness as something more complex than mood—touching on meaning, self-actualisation, nihilism, community, and the impact of culture and policy on our ability to live well.
The conversation also reflects on how mental health and happiness intersect, and why moving beyond self-optimisation might bring us closer to fulfilment.
Mark's book Beyond Happy is published by Bedford Square and available to buy now https://bedfordsquarepublishers.co.uk/book/beyond-happy/
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Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website livelymindspod.com
00:00 Introduction to Today’s Episode
01:05 Beyond Feeling Good: A New Take on Happiness
04:18 Wholeness, Fulfilment and Practical Wisdom
09:31 Nihilism and the Search for Meaning
15:58 Culture, Community and Belonging
22:00 Mental Health, Self-Help, and Social Structures
26:57 Concluding Reflections
4 ABR. 2025 · What is happiness? How does it change across cultures? How might notions of happiness change for people with mental health challenges? What does it mean to live a “happy life”?
In this first of a two part series, we revisit an interview from May 2023 with Professor William Tov of Singapore Management University. We discuss the broad and varied definitions of happiness, cultural differences in how happiness is perceived, and the role personality plays in happiness.
The conversation also touches on the impact of mental health on happiness, the distinction between fleeting emotions and deeper life satisfaction, and how cultural norms can shape our understanding of what it means to live a happy life.
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Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website http://livelymindspod.com
00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode
01:03 Defining Happiness
04:18 Cultural Perspectives on Happiness
16:00 Personality and Happiness
19:31 Mental Health and Happiness
26:19 Concluding Thoughts
7 MAR. 2025 · In this episode of 'Lively Minds,' Ellie discusses the importance of collective care and mental health through a conversation with artists: Charlie Fitz and Miss Jackie.
They explore how their artist collective, Triad, created during the Covid pandemic, became a vital support system for their well-being.
The shared experiences of disability and creativity fostered a unique bond among them, providing a space for emotional support, mutual understanding, and collective care.
They also offer insights on how others can cultivate similar supportive networks.
You can find out more about Triad and see examples of their work at https://www.triad.org.uk/exhibition/
Charlie Fitz's website can be found at https://www.charliefitzartist.co.uk/ and Miss Jacqui's at https://www.missjacqui.co.uk/
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Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website http://livelymindspod.com
00:00 Introduction and Content Warning
00:18 Meet the Hosts: Will and Ellie
00:36 Today's Episode: A Unique Approach
1:45 Introducing Charlie and Miss Jackie
03:08 How Triad Collective started
05:07 Collective Care and Its Importance
11:23 Boundaries and Respect in the Collective
21:17 Creating Supportive Spaces
25:34 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
29:35 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
7 FEB. 2025 · What is self-harm? Why can it be so uncomfortable to talk about? How do we best support those who self-harm?
In this episode of Lively Minds, hosts Ellie and Will explore self-harm with Naomi Salisbury, a consultant and former CEO of Self Injury Support. They discuss the varied reasons behind self-harm, its misconceptions, and the importance of compassion and harm minimisation.
Naomi shares insights on support strategies, the role of lived experience in policy, and practical tools for seeking help - both for those that self-harm and those that care about them.
Links to support are provided in good faith. Lively Minds is not responsible for their content.
Self Injury Support
http://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sisupportorguk/
Helpline: 0808 800 8088
Doc Ready
Help for preparing to go to the doctor to discuss something mental health-related
https://www.docready.org/#/home
Stem 4
Calm Harm is an app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
https://calmharm.stem4.org.uk/
distrACT
If you're supporting people who self-harm and your services are under strain, you can now provide easy access to wellbeing information, self-help tips and links to support with the award-winning distrACT app.
https://www.expertselfcare.com/distract/
00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast
01:02 Understanding Self-Harm: Definitions and Perspectives
02:03 Exploring the Reasons Behind Self-Harm
06:10 Self-Harm as a Coping Mechanism
11:30 Addressing Self-Harm: Approaches and Techniques
20:31 Common Myths and Stereotypes About Self-Harm
33:06 Final thoughts for those affected by Self-Harm
35:33 Conclusion and Resources
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Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find out more about the show and get signposting to support on our website http://livelymindspod.com
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7 ENE. 2025 · Ellie's just had a research paper published!
In today's episode we discuss how can we learn from the impact that COVID-19 had on mental health peer support groups being forced to transition to online formats?
Ellie shares insights from her research conducted at the University of Liverpool, focusing on the experiences of Hearing Voices Network facilitators.
Key themes include the rapid shift to Zoom, issues of access to technology, changes in facilitator roles, and the dynamics of peer support. The conversation also explores the benefits and challenges of online peer support, digital exclusion, and the future of grassroots mental health care.
You can read Ellie's full paper by https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17522439.2024.2430479
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Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find our more about the show and get signposting to support on our website http://livelymindspod.com
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6 DIC. 2024 · North East England has the highest per capita use of antidepressant use in England and Wales and has had the highest suicide rate in England for 3 out of the past 4 years.
We are joined by Alasdair Cameron, co-director of Newcastle-based independent mental health charity ReCoco, to explore why.
We explore regional socio-economic factors impacting mental well-being, the inflexibility in mental health services between urban and rural areas, and ReCoco's peer-led initiatives to support those struggling. The episode also touches upon the potential for regional solutions through increased devolution and the need for community-driven support systems.
00:00 Introduction to Lively Minds Podcast
00:46 Mental Health Challenges in North East England
01:11 Interview with Alastair Cameron
01:36 Understanding the Mental Health Landscape
04:09 Socio-Economic Factors and Mental Health
06:01 Bespoke Approaches for Mental Health
10:10 The Role of ReCoco
18:22 Devolution and Mental Health
26:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
https://youtu.be/_T_0FYHn0I0?si=KV7pUoj-10T-RFwd&t=447 Will mentions that talks about how reluctant London’s local authorities were to relinquish power to the London Region.
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Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find our more about the show and get signposting to support on our website http://livelymindspod.com
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1 NOV. 2024 · How can art be used as a therepeutic tool to navigate types of grief that go beyond death and bereavement?
This is just one of the questions covered in our conversation with Doll - an artist, who shares their story of using their artistic practice to navigate their mental health experience.
Discussing their eclectic artistic practices—from sketchbooks to sculpture and crochet—Doll elaborates on how these forms of expression have helped them communicate their inner struggles, and become therepeutic practices in their own right.
You can find out more about Doll and their work at
https://www.instagram.com/dollwithabun/
https://www.creatingconversations.co.uk/
https://outsidein.org.uk/galleries/doll/
Also a link to Doesthedogdie.com
https://www.doesthedogdie.com/
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Please note that this show does not constitute medical advice and is not a replacement for seeking professional help. You can find our more about the show and get signposting to support on our website http://livelymindspod.com
Lively Minds is a monthly podcast about mental health challenges that go beyond the ebb and flow of the everyday. Led by people with lived experience, the show looks at...
mostra más
Lively Minds is a monthly podcast about mental health challenges that go beyond the ebb and flow of the everyday. Led by people with lived experience, the show looks at how developing an understanding of our mental health influences how we address the challenges we face.
Episodes are released on the first Friday of each month.
Find out more at www.anyamedia.net/livelyminds
mostra menos
Episodes are released on the first Friday of each month.
Find out more at www.anyamedia.net/livelyminds
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| Autor | Ellie Page & Will Sadler |
| Organización | Will Sadler |
| Categorías | Salud y forma física , Salud mental , Filosofía |
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| livelyminds@anyamedia.net |
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