Dr. Asilay Seker sits down with Professor Kapil Sayal from the University of Nottingham to discuss the STADIA trial (STAndardised DIagnostic Assessment for children and adolescents with emotional difficulties), which he led. This multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of incorporating a standardised diagnostic assessment tool into routine clinical care within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Professor Sayal explains the study’s aims, the significance of its findings, and how STADIA offered valuable insights into rethinking CAMHS provision. He also discusses how a more digitalised approach could expand the service’s reach and enhance support for young people and families. Asilay is later joined by Professor Andrea Danese. They discuss the complexities of trauma and PTSD, particularly in children and young people. He clarifies the definitions of trauma and PTSD, emphasizing the importance of subjective experiences in understanding mental health outcomes. The conversation also explores the impact of neurodiversity on trauma processing and highlights the need for flexible diagnostic approaches. Finally, Professor Danese underscores the importance of evidence-based treatments for PTSD and the urgent need to improve access to these interventions for affected youth. RESOURCES: https://www.acamh.org/blog/the-stadia-trial-exploring-clinical-and-cost-effectiveness/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-0880-3 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2818046 https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpp.14048 https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpp.14090 We produce mental health information to support young people which can be found in the mental health section of our website. RCPsych also produces factsheets for schools, colleges and other organisations, which cover a range of topics from diagnosable conditions to everyday challenges young people deal with. Written by psychiatrists in collaboration with young people, these are available for schools and college to order online. Click here to order: https://rcpsych.myshopify.com/collections/mental-health-for-young-people-and-children

In this conversation, Dr Elaine Lockhart speaks with Dr Lade Smith, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, about the critical importance of early intervention in mental health, the impact of social determinants and structural racism on mental health services, and the need for psychiatrists to champion community-based solutions. She stresses the urgency of addressing the treatment gap, particularly for children and young people, and highlights the importance of a motivated workforce within the field of psychiatry. Later, Elaine talks to Professor Bernadka Dubika about her extensive work in child and adolescent mental health, focusing on behavioural activation, the role of antidepressants, and the importance of training staff in CAMHS. She emphasises the need for a biopsychosocial approach to understanding young people's mental health challenges and the significance of fundamental clinical care in practice.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Manoj Kumar, the RCPsych South Asian Chair, to discuss the mental health landscape in South Asia, with a focus on India. Dr Kumar shares insights into the region's mental health challenges, cultural attitudes, and systemic barriers to care. We explore innovative solutions, the role of technology, and the importance of community engagement. Dr Kumar also highlights RCPsych's initiatives in South Asia and how global mental health professionals can support these efforts. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on advancing mental health care in South Asia.

How evolution can help us understand child development and behaviour Dr Howard Ryland discusses the topic with Dr Annie Swanepoel who, together with her co-authors, Daniela F. Sieff, Graham Music, John Launer, Michael Reiss and Bernadette Wren, has published a paper in January's issue of BJPsych Advances. The traditional disease model, still dominant in psychiatry, is less than ideal for making sense of psychological issues such as the effects of early childhood experiences on development. We argue that a model based on evolutionary thinking can deepen understanding and aid clinical practice by showing how behaviours, bodily responses and psychological beliefs tend to develop for ‘adaptive’ reasons, even when these ways of being might on first appearance seem pathological. Such understanding has implications for treatment. It also challenges the genetic determinist model, by showing that developmental pathways have evolved to be responsive to the physical and social environment in which the individual matures. Thought can now be given to how biological or psychological treatments – and changing a child’s environment – can foster well-being. Evolutionary thinking has major implications for how we think about psychopathology and for targeting the optimum sites, levels and timings for interventions. In this inaugural Advances podcast, Dr Howard Ryland discusses the topic with Dr Annie Swanepoel.

Is Human Progress Inevitable? Raj Persaud talks to Professor Joel Mokyr about his new book, 'A Culture of Growth' In this groundbreaking book, celebrated economic historian Joel Mokyr argues that a culture of growth specific to early modern Europe and the European Enlightenment laid the foundations for the scientific advances and pioneering inventions that would instigate explosive technological and economic development.

Is there hidden meaning to the use of violence in movies? Dr Raj Persaud talks to Professor David Humbert about his new book on Violence in the Films of Alfred Hitchcock, and uses a depth psychological analysis to show that there are often hidden layers of meaning behind the use of violence in film. This analysis also helps us understand ourselves better and why we turn to anger and violence ourselves. You can also listen to this interview on a free app on iTunes and Google play store entitled, Raj Persaud in conversation, which includes a lot of free information on the latest research findings in mental health, plus interviews with top experts from around the world.

The process of clinical assessment The first of two linked BJPsych Advances podcasts recorded at the RCPsych International Congress, Dr Howard Ryland is in conversation here with Dr Derek Tracy and Professor Keith Rix on the complex topic of Malingering.

Medico legal reporting of malingering Dr Howard Ryland in conversation with Dr Derek Tracy and Professor Keith Rix This, the second of two BJPsych Advances podcasts on Malingering, focuses on the medico legal reporting of malingering.

Peer reviewing Professor Patricia Casey Editor, BJPsych Advances In conversation with Dr Howard Ryland today, Professor Patricia Casey, Editor of BJPsych Advances, gives an overview of the importance of the peer review system and provides comprehensive guidance and advice on the process. Read: 'Peer reviewing made easy' by Neel Halder, Rosalind Ramsay, Peter Tyrer, Patricia Casey Advances in Psychiatric Treatment Feb 2011, 17 (2) 150-157

Dr James MacCabe, Reader in the Epidemiology of Psychosis at Kings College, London, discusses his paper on Personalised approaches to pharmacotherapy for schizophrenia, recently published in BJPsych Advances.

In this podcast, Diane Goslar, a recovering alcoholic, talks with brutal honesty to our Head of Digital Peter Markham about the stigma she faced among family, friends and work colleagues as she battled alcohol addiction. While describing the difficulties, she also provides advice which could help addicts, or people around them, to manage their way through a profoundly challenging period in their lives.

Raj Persaud talks to Professor Volter Longo about his new book 'The Longevity Diet.' Could you live to 120 years old? Is all disease just a manifestation of a more fundamental biological process referred to ageing? Why do we get old and get sick? A revolutionary new approach to ageing and disease is being pioneered by one of the foremost authorities on longevity Dr Valter Longo. Dr Raj Persaud interviews him about his latest research and new book. Professor Longo's research suggests that living to 120 is entirely possible and that the average human lifespan could end up being 110 if the right diet and lifestyle is followed.

Dr Derek Tracy BJPsych editorial board at the BJPsych and Josefien Breedvelt, Research Manager for Mental Health Foundation talk about women science, medicine, and psychiatry. This month's guests are: Professor Anne Lingford Hughes, psychiatrist and chair of the College's academic faculty Dr Henrietta Bowden Jones, psychiatrist and president of the medical women's federation Dr Iris Eliot, policy lead at the Mental Health Foundation Dr Kate Lovett, Dean of Royal College of Psychiatrists Dr Sarah Rowe, academic psychologist Dr Sunita Shridhar, GP

The vice-chair in Scotland, Dr Pavan Srireddy took part in a special podcast for the Public Audit Committee in the Scottish Parliament. Dr Srireddy was joined by convener of the Committee Richard Leonard MSP and Anne Rowan, found of suicide charity, Chris’s House. The group discussed the findings of a recent report into mental health and what should happen next.

Raj Persaud in conversation with Katherine Keyes on her research into the unexpected death of a loved one.

Dr Paola Dazzan talks to Dr Raj Persaud about how brain inflammation might be linked to psychosis

A new book 'The Punishers Brain' authored by US Trial Judge Morris Hoffman, forms the basis of this podcast discussion on the latest neuroscience and psychology research about telling right and wrong

Carlos Fraenkel, teacher of philosophy and religion at McGill University Montreal, in conversation with Raj Persaud about his new book

Professor Graham Thronicroft talks to Howard Ryland about the gaps in mental health funding, access, service provision and treatment

Professor Graham Thornicroft speaks to Howard Ryland about stigma and discrimination around mental health.

Whether you’re huddled around the campfire, composing an email to a friend, or sitting down to write a novel, storytelling is fundamental to human nature. But as any writer can tell you, the blank page can be daunting. It’s tough to know where to get started, what details to include in each scene, and how to move from the kernel of an idea to a completed manuscript

Claire Greaves recalls her experiences of the mental health services system, in conversation with Raj Persaud

A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment. Author, Dallas G. Denery II, talks about the topic with Raj Persaud

Daniel Maughan, Royal College of Psychiatrists Sustainability Fellow, talks to Toby Pillinger about the work he has done over the past two years to improve the awareness of sustainability amongst psychiatrists and the research he has produced

An open and honest conversation looking at living with schizophrenia. Hosted by Dr Jane Morris, with guest Graham Morgan. Graham has authored the books 'Start' and 'Blackbird Singing'.

Discussing her new book with psychiatrist Raj Persaud, Elizabeth Lunbeck explains 'The Americanization of Narcissism' published by Harvard University Press

From delivering programmes of early intervention to navigating the fragmented systems of government institutions, how do we raise Mental Health up the list of public priorities?

Why are professional psychiatric organisations in the rest of the world reluctant to be critical of Russian Psychiatry, when it abuses diagnosis and turns it into a political tool? A new paper in the academic journal 'International Psychiatry' published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists explores the issue: 'Is there a resumption of political psychiatry in the former Soviet Union?' by Robert van Voren.

Michael Schmidt is editor of a new book entitled: 'The Novel: A Biography'. Here, he discusses the book with Raj Persaud

- Matthew Kneale discusses his book with Raj Persaud

Scott Samuelson, author of The Deepest Human Life, talks philosophy with Raj Persaud

The Ebola virus in Sierra Leone - Dr Peter Hughes, in conversation with Dr Howard Ryland, reports on his recent role and experiences in Sierra Leone.

Raj Persaud talks to Professor of Journalism Brian McNair about the film 'Gone Girl' based on Brian's recent paper in 'Journalism Studies'.

Joint leads of the MedFest Central Organising Committee, Dr Khurram Sadiq and Dr Georgia Belam, together with local liaison for the committee, Tom Dewhurst, give an overview of Medfest in conversation with Dr Howard Ryland, acting Editor of the College newsletter.

The use of Tasers by police forces is often mis-reported and mis-represented in the press and popular media. Psychiatrist, Dr Raj Persaud, puts the taser on the couch and discusses its use with two police officers from London.

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!

Today, Raj Persaud is discussing this paper authored by Professor Jeremy Holmes and published in the journal ‘Advances in Psychiatric Treatment’

Raj Persaud in conversation with Finn Beames about his new Opera entitled The Anatomy of Melancholy - this is an opera about depression!

Ummni Khan is an associate Professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University. Her new book entitled 'Vicarious Kinks - S/M in the Socio-Legal Imaginary' explores various aspects of Sado-Masochism in terms of its practices and impact on wider culture and the law. Here, the author discusses the themes with Dr Raj Persaud

Michael Ferguson has written a fascinating book review of two recent biographies on the famous mathematician and cryptographer Alan Turing - who recently received a royal pardon following his prosecution for homosexuality in the 1950's. Did Turing kill himself with an apple poisoned with cyanide or was it a disguised assassination by the British Secret Security Services who might have become concerned that Turing was a security risk given his homosexuality? Michael Ferguson discusses these issues and others with psychiatrist Raj Persaud. More information is available here: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dr-ra... Michael Ferguson's book review reference: Journal of Homosexuality Volume 56, Issue 8, 2009. The Man Who Knew Too Much: Alan Turing and the Invention of the Computer, by David Leavitt and Alan Turing, the Enigma, by Alan Hodges

Dr Raj Persaud talks to Jennifer Strickland and Julie Walker about Bibliotherapy - a therapy which involves using a wide range of material in the form of books, quotes, readings, poetry and creative writing to help people with mental health difficulties.

Dr Howard Ryland, Associate Editor of the RCPsych eNewsletter is joined by Theodore Spyrou, CEO of the Helplines Partnership. Here, they discuss the role of the Helplines Partnership in supporting people with mental health and emotional needs

Jacqueline Hopson's PhD research, linked to the way in which psychiatrists are represented in literary fiction, has been recently published in the Psychiatric Bulletin. She is especially interested in focusing on the fictional patient’s perception of therapists, as well as the reader’s response to depictions of psychiatrists. Here, she explores the topic with Raj Persaud.

Professor Peter Woodruff and Raj Persaud discuss the latest neuroscience research on hearing voices or auditory hallucinations. The conversation was recorded at the Annual Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists at the Barbican

Raj Persaud in conversation with Dr Jeremy Beider

Professor Mary Phillips, Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh, talks to Raj Persaud about latest research investigating whether we can predict who is going to go on to develop mood disorders

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

Raj Persaud interviews Victoria, (not her real name) a victim of a serious sexual assault who developed mental health problems, yet has made a good recovery. She has been successfully treated for bipolar illness, but her problems may be linked to a difficult childhood and strained relationship with her father

Raj Persaud in conversation with a mother whose child developed a schizophrenic kind of illness.

Dr Raj Persaud in conversation with Professor Sue Bailey