Mental Health on Orkney

A short introduction to this album. 

How 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland have shaped the city of Belfast and the lives of some of its inhabitants. 

The mental health implications of a divided society: at the time of the Peace Process, Belfast still carries a psychological burden which crosses generations, genders, and communities. 

Dr Philip Wilkinson, Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Oxford Health NHS FT, gives the fourth talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing, Philip Wilkinson describes his work in Georgia where he was involved in training, and in developing services for older adults wit ... Show More

<p>On this episode, I talk about the absence of a safe space to a health anxiety sufferer. How they attempt to make external materials a way of healing but, in the end, are unable to heal or solve the underlying problem. This is the sufferers desperation for order in their chaoti ... Show More

Mental health disorders touch rich and poor, young and old, in every country around the world. Hear three experts discuss the evidence for interventions, how to get help to the right people, and which problem, if solved, would help the most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ... Show More

People in the middle of mental health crises are spending longer than they should in hospitals because they have nowhere else to go. North Shore Hospital says some of its emergency department patients are being stranded for days at a time. The Health Minister Andrew Little says i ... Show More

Dealing with Mental Illness 

Dr Hugh Series, Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Oxford Health NHS FT, gives a talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. Ethical and legal issues are an important part of old age psychiatry. Hugh Series discusses current controversies relating to DOLS (Deprivation ... Show More

Mental health in correctional facilities is not just a point of discussion; it's a call to action. The challenges faced by incarcerated individuals struggling with mental health are immense, from limited access to care and stigmatization to the lack of adequate systems to address ... Show More