In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Michelle Cherro, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow at Mass General in Boston and lead author of the 2025 PLOS One study, “Predictors of suicide attempts among adolescents with suicidal ideations and a plan.” Dr. Cherro discusses the motivations behind her team’s work with co-authors Dr ... Show More
Feb 28
From Neurochemistry to Cardio: How Exercise Can Rewire Mood & Beat Depression
Can something as simple as walking or running rival antidepressants? In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Farid Talih, American board–certified psychiatrist, sleep medicine and addiction specialist, to explore the powerful science behind exercis ... Show More
39m 1s
Feb 21
Career Reinvention, and Thought Leadership with Former LinkedIn MENA Insider Nabila Rahhal
In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Nabila Rahhal, former LinkedIn MENA Insider, journalist, and content strategist, to explore the powerful intersection between algorithm and authenticity. Nabila shares her journey from education to journalism, h ... Show More
31m 5s
Feb 16
Three Decades at the Frontlines of Epidemics, Policy, and Global Health Leadership
In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rana Hajjeh, a global public health leader whose career has spanned over three decades at the heart of epidemic response, vaccine policy, and global health diplomacy. From her early training as an E ... Show More
48m 18s
Sep 2025
Harvard Psychologist Matthew Nock: 20% of People Experience Suicidal Thoughts! (Spot the Signs and Ask THESE Questions That Could Save a Life)
Trigger Warning: Suicide & Self-Harm If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 (U.S.) or contact your local emergency services. Have you been feeling down lately? What’s been weighing on you the most? Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Matthew Nock, Harvard psyc ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2025
11 - Hormones and mental health: Ben West discusses how having hard conversations can save lives
Content advisory: this podcast contains themes of mental health and suicide‘You're not just losing a person. You're losing all of those memories’In this week’s episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by mental health campaigner and author, Ben West. At 17, Ben’s world was turned upsi ... Show More
32m 59s
Sep 2023
S4 Ep8: Suicide prevention and mental health advocacy with Ben West
Content warning: Please be aware that this episode refers to topics such as suicide, suicidal ideations and depression. In the eighth episode of the series, Professor Belinda Lennox speaks to Ben West, mental health campaigner, best-selling author and social media influencer. In ... Show More
27m 55s
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
Oct 2024
Treatment Dilemmas: ECT for Depressed Teens
<p>In this episode, we explore the controversial use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in adolescents with severe depression and suicidality. We discuss a study examining ECT's effectiveness, factors influencing outcomes, and its potential as a treatment option. <strong>Is ECT a ... Show More
10m 46s
Feb 2025
Ep 325: Self-Hate in Teenagers is Dangerous
Blaise Aguirre, author of I Hate Myself, joins us to discuss the pervasive issue of self-hatred among teenagers, explore the role of comparison and perfectionism in self-criticism, and highlight the benefits of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).Full Show NotesFor many parents, w ... Show More
23m 3s
Oct 2022
The Mindful Muslim Podcast #42 – Suicide Within Muslim Communities (Part 2) with Sakinah Abdul-Aziz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzrLji2xzug The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. This month, Sivan spoke to Sakinah Abdul-Aziz abo ... Show More
1h 2m