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The Mental Elf

Welcome to the Mental Elf podcast, which features interviews with leading experts in mental health: researchers, clinicians, practitioners and experts by experience.

I will help you keep up to date with the latest reliable mental health research.

Our podcasts are recorded at major mental health events and conferences, and explore a wide range of topics relevant to people who work in mental health and related fields.

Check out the Mental Elf website for thousands of free blogs summarising the latest reliable mental health research.

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S21 · E4
July 17 · 14 min
Remembering Sue Iversen: A Tribute from Eileen Joyce & Trevor Robbins
A tribute to Professor Susan Iversen, the scientist who fused psychopharmacology and neuropsychology, told by two of her closest colleagues and former PhD students.
S21 · E3
July 9 · 17 min
Immuno-metabolic depression & the future of precision psychiatry — Brenda Penninx (Amsterdam UMC)
Depression is not one thing, and treating it as if it were may be why so many people don't get better. In this episode, Prof Brenda Penninx offers a sharper way to think about it.
S21 · E2
July 6 · 14 min
Inside the British Association of Psychopharmacology with Prof Catherine Harmer and Prof Naomi Fineberg
Bridging Lab Science, Clinical Care, and Lived Experience with the BAP Current and Future Presidents
S21 · E1
June 26 · 21 min
Dr Lucy Foulkes - Adolescent mental health: The truth behind the headlines
Oxford Psychologist Lucy Foulkes on Social Media Bans, Mental Health Messaging & Self-Diagnosis
S20 · E4
June 9 · 29 min
Nurture-U Episode 4: Taking Action - What Next for Student Wellbeing?
In the final episode of the Nurture-U Podcast, researchers, university leaders and students reflect on what it will take to turn evidence into action. What are universities actually responsible for? How do we scale what works?
S20 · E3
June 3 · 23 min
Nurture-U Episode 3: Changing Systems - Compassionate Campus
Treating struggling students one by one while the system stays the same isn't working. Episode 3 is about systemic change.
S20 · E2
May 28 · 27 min
Nurture-U Episode 2: What Works - Testing Solutions
Evidence alone doesn't solve the student mental health crisis. The question is: what actually works?
S20 · E1
May 20 · 25 min
Nurture-U Episode 1: The Evidence — What 14,000 Students Taught Us
What does the largest longitudinal study of UK student mental health tell us about who struggles, what protects them, and where universities should focus?
S19 · E4
February 3 · 24 min
Why Preventing Mental Ill-Health in Schools is Essential: ReSET School Mental Health
Learn about prevention of youth mental health with insights from leading experts.
S19 · E3
January 27 · 27 min
Supporting social relationships in young people - ReSET School Mental Health
Learn how to support social relationships with insights from leading experts.
S19 · E2
January 20 · 27 min
Teaching emotional skills to young people - ReSET School Mental Health
Learn how to teach emotion regulation with insights from leading experts.
S19 · E1
January 13 · 28 min
ReSET Mental Health - Indicated Versus Universal Interventions In Schools
Learn how to reshape your school mental health initiatives with insights from leading experts.
S18 · E3
Jun 4, 2025 · 24 min
From Trauma to Trust: a Journey in Psychotherapy.
A conversation with Maxine Dennis for the 2025 BIGSPD conference.
S18 · E2
May 16, 2025 · 18 min
Cultivating Democratic Mental Health: Relational Practice and Cooperation
A conversation with Mick McKeown for the 2025 BIGSPD conference.
S18 · E1
May 14, 2025 · 35 min
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Past, Present, and Future
A conversation with Michaela Swales and Jenifer Dylan for the 2025 BIGSPD conference.
S17 · E3
May 7, 2025 · 13 min
Darren Williams - Bridging Disciplines: Highlights from the 2025 IoPPN Research Festival
In the final episode of the 2025 IoPPN Research Festival podcast, André from The Mental Elf welcomes Dr. Darren Williams from Kings College London to discuss the upcoming festival. Dr. Williams shares insights into the diverse range of topics and speakers that will be featured, including presentations on religious cognition, autism, and the transformative effects of AI in medicine. He also emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and how this is supported at King's College London. The festival theme 'Bridging Disciplines: Brain to Behavior,' promises to be a comprehensive showcase of research from molecules to lived experiences of trauma. Tune in to get a sneak peek of this not-to-be-missed event! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:24 Meet Dr. Darren Williams 00:50 The Diversity of the Research Festival 01:46 The Role of the Research and Innovation Committee 03:42 Event Details and Highlights 04:01 Exciting Plenary Sessions 08:24 Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Mental Health Research 10:01 Challenges and Opportunities in Research 12:48 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes This year, The Mental Elf will be reporting live from the IoPPN Research Festival on Bluesky, so if you can't make it in person, you can still follow along using the hashtag #IoPPNfestival: https://bsky.app/hashtag/IoPPNfestival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S17 · E2
May 2, 2025 · 15 min
Juliet Foster - The ‘whole university’ approach to mental health and well-being.
A sociocultural turn and a research challenge
S17 · E1
Apr 8, 2025 · 16 min
Edmund Sonuga-Barke: RE-STAR - multidisciplinary adventure in participatory translational science
Regulating Emotions – Strengthening Adolescent Resilience
S16 · E3
Nov 4, 2024 · 36 min
Rob Waller: Using routine clinical data to support mental health research
The Mental Elf previews the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network Annual Scientific Meeting with Dr. Rob Waller, Consultant Psychiatrist from NHS Lothian. They discuss the rapid digital transformation in NHS mental health services triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the implementation of video consultations and electronic records in CAMHS. Dr. Waller shares his insights on overcoming hardware and software challenges, enhancing data accessibility, and utilizing clinical data for research and service improvements. The conversation touches on the importance of multidisciplinary approaches, the impact of technology on patient care, and the role of AI and big data in mental health research. Join us to explore the intersection of technology and mental health care and learn about the potential benefits for clinicians and researchers. 00:00 Introduction to the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network Annual Scientific Meeting 00:30 Impact of the Pandemic on Digital Transformation in NHS Lothian 02:05 Challenges and Solutions in Digital Record Keeping 04:23 National and Local Perspectives on Digital Health Services 06:10 Lessons from New Zealand and Structured Digital Transformation 09:51 Developing and Implementing Digital Forms 17:01 Monitoring and Improving Digital Health Practices 23:19 The Role of DataLoch in Mental Health Research 34:49 Hopes for the Conference Find out more: Digital capability framework for NHS Scotland Leadership development programme DataLoch: their trusted data repository for research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2024 · 16 min
Deborah Cairns: Addressing the health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities
Douglas Badenoch talks to Professor Deborah Cairns, Director of the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory

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