Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a psychologist who has spent decades working to advance the mental health of youth of color, was selected as one of 12 global leaders to receive a $20 million grant-making fund from philanthropist Melinda French Gates. Dr. Alfiee discusses the state of youth mental health, particularly for intersectional youth of color, the biggest ... Show More
Nov 19
When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD
For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the Misophonia Research Network, talks about scientists’ evolving understanding of mi ... Show More
36m 35s
Nov 12
Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD
Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Rachel Goldman, PhD, talks about how GLP-1s work; the effects they can have on mental health; what questions to ask if you’re conside ... Show More
37m 21s
Nov 5
Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD
We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hiding our accomplishments; whether the rules of making a good impression are differ ... Show More
43m 3s
Sep 2023
S4 Ep7: Supporting the mental health of young people with Cynthia Germanotta, Dr Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes and Professor Mina Fazel
In the seventh episode of the series, Professor Lennox is joined by Cynthia Germanotta and Dr Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes from Born This Way Foundation, and Professor Mina Fazel from Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry, to examine how to best help support the mental health of young ... Show More
49m 53s
Apr 2025
Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2
CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2 Show Notes by Asya Pitre April 25, 2025 Summary: In this second half of a two-part series, Dr. Tami Benton and Dr. Kevin Simon discuss racial and gender hea ... Show More
49m 2s
Sep 28
High-Functioning Depression: Dr. Judith Joseph on Signs, Struggles & Finding Joy Again
High-functioning depression is one of the most misunderstood mental health struggles of our time — and psychiatrist, professor, and author Dr. Judith Joseph is on a mission to change that. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Joseph, who has been featured on The Today Show and inte ... Show More
29m 12s
Feb 2024
81 — Country Singer Madeline Merlo: Confronting Mental Health Issues, Healing, and Growing Stronger
It's easy to tell other people to seek help or take charge of their mental health, but much harder to take those steps when you need to do so for yourself. But struggles with your mental health don't mean you're mentally weak. Accomplished singer and songwriter Madeline Merlo has ... Show More
46m 12s
Apr 2022
Apples For The Mind with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Tom Nehmy
Tom Nehmy is a Clinical Psychologist who calls himself a preventative psychologist, which I love. He is the author of the book, Apples for the Mind , which is the result of years of work helping people to overcome challenges and discover the foundation of their quality of life: ... Show More
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