Anxiety disorders in childrenAnxiety disorders in children
Approximately one in ten children suffer from anxiety disorders, and in this podcast Professor Ronald Rapee gives a broad overview of the different kinds of anxiety disorders common in children. He also discusses how anxiety disorders in children compare with those in adults, and highlights the nature of findings from epidemiological studies. He talks about some of the steps in diagnosis, and the aetiology behind anxiety disorders, including genetic and behavioural factors. Treatment is also touched on as well as some of the pitfalls to beware of when diagnosing and treating anxiety in children. (Source: Raj Persaud talks to...)
Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - May 29, 2008 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Science & Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Anxiety disorders in children
Approximately one in ten children suffer from anxiety disorders, and in this podcast Professor Ronald Rapee gives a broad overview of the different kinds of anxiety disorders common in children. He also discusses how anxiety disorders in children compare with those in adults, and highlights the nature of findings from epidemiological studies. He talks about some of the steps in diagnosis, and the aetiology behind anxiety disorders, including genetic and behavioural factors. Treatment is also touched on as well as some of the pitfalls to beware of when diagnosing and treating anxiety in children. (Source: Raj Persaud talks to...)
Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - May 29, 2008 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Royal College of Psychiatrists Tags: Science & Medicine Source Type: podcasts
The Lancet: March 28, 2008
Seminar author Murray Stein from the University of California San Diego, USA, discusses social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, in this week's podcast. While causes remain uncertain, diagnosis and treatment are relatively straightforward, although the disorder needs greater awareness among the estimated 5% of the population who experience social anxiety, and among physicians who can help treat the condition. (Source: Listen to The Lancet)
Source: Listen to The Lancet - March 28, 2008 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The Lancet Source Type: podcasts
Cognitive behaviour therapy in general practice
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is revolutionising the way GPs treat patients with anxiety and depression. Dr Sarah Edelman talks about what types of CBT work best in the general practice setting. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - March 31, 2007 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
Pharmacological treatment for depression and anxiety in general practice
Medication has no place in the management of mild depression, and only a limited role in moderate depression. Severe depression usually requires drug treatment and Dr Steve Ellen discusses some golden rules for prescribing (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - March 31, 2007 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
The Lancet: December 15, 2006
This week's podcast includes an interview with Professor Peter Tyrer, author of the seminar about generalised anxiety disorder, a chronic psychological condition affecting up to 1 in 8 people. (Source: Listen to The Lancet)
Source: Listen to The Lancet - December 15, 2006 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The Lancet Source Type: podcasts
Crystalline methamphetamine: risks, harms and interventions (RCPsych Congress 2016) Professor Michael Farrell
In recent years, concerns about crystalline methamphetamine use have increased in multiple countries. Taking the drug regularly can lead to dependence, anxiety, depression, psychosis and, in some cases, overdose deaths. In this podcast, Raj Persaud talks to Professor Michael Farrell about these associated harms, and the possible preventative strategies that can be adopted. (Source: Raj Persaud talks to...)
Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - October 24, 2006 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Science & Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Hereditary data in 19th century asylums
In the early 1800s, physicians in asylums began to keep records of their patients, and pointed to heredity as the most important cause of ‘madness’. This led to doctors and state officials attempting to curb the reproduction of the insane amid high levels of anxiety in society. In this podcast, Theodore Porter talks to Raj Persaud about his book ‘Genetics in the Madhouse’, discussing the history of data collection and its impo rtant links with eugenics and studies of genetics. (Source: Raj Persaud talks to...)
Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - October 24, 2006 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Royal College of Psychiatrists Tags: Science & Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Crystalline methamphetamine: risks, harms and interventions Crystalline methamphetamine: risks, harms and interventions
In recent years, concerns about crystalline methamphetamine use have increased in multiple countries. Taking the drug regularly can lead to dependence, anxiety, depression, psychosis and, in some cases, overdose deaths. In this podcast, Raj Persaud talks to Professor Michael Farrell about these associated harms, and the possible preventative strategies that can be adopted. (Source: Raj Persaud talks to...)
Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - October 24, 2006 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Science & Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Anxiety: a short history
Raj Persaud talks to Professor Allan Horwitz, author of the 2013 book 'Anxiety: A Short History', about our cultural understanding of anxiety and how this has changed through the centuries. (Source: Raj Persaud talks to...)
Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - October 24, 2006 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Science & Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Early symptoms of anxiety among women
(Source: MedlinePlus: NLM Director's Comments)
Source: MedlinePlus: NLM Director's Comments - May 15, 2006 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: National Library of Medicine Source Type: podcasts
