Coronapod: How has COVID impacted mental health?
Studying mental health in populations is not a simple task, but as the pandemic has continued, mounting concerns have mobilised researchers.Now, researchers have used data from helplines in 20 countries to assess the impacts that COVID, as well as associated political and public health measures like financial assistance programs and lockdowns, have had on mental health. Contrary to expectations, loneliness and concerns about the impacts of the pandemic drove most of the callers, rather than imminent threats such as suicidal thoughts or abuse.News: Millions of helpline calls reveal how COVID affected mental healthOmicr...
Source: Nature Podcast - December 3, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
Coronapod: How has COVID impacted mental health?
Studying mental health in populations is not a simple task, but as the pandemic has continued, mounting concerns have mobilised researchers.Now, researchers have used data from helplines in 20 countries to assess the impacts that COVID, as well as associated political and public health measures like financial assistance programs and lockdowns, have had on mental health. Contrary to expectations, loneliness and concerns about the impacts of the pandemic drove most of the callers, rather than imminent threats such as suicidal thoughts or abuse.News: Millions of helpline calls reveal how COVID affected mental healthOmicr...
Source: Nature Podcast - December 3, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts
JAMA Psychiatry : Lithium for Suicide-Related Outcome Prevention in Veterans With Major Depression or Bipolar Disorder
Interview with Matthew H. Liang, MD, MPH, author of Lithium Treatment in the Prevention of Repeat Suicide-Related Outcomes in Veterans With Major Depression or Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial Hosted by John B. Torous, MD, MBI. (Source: JAMA Specialty Journals Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Specialty Journals Author Interviews - November 17, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
The effect of talking about suicide on suicide rates
In this podcast Professor Thomas Niederkrotenthaler and Dr Raj Persaud discuss the role of media reports on suicide rates. They consider how studies have revealed contrasting results between certain types of reporting and their consequent effects on incidence of suicide, and how publishing certain articles may contribute to a potential new suicide prevention public health strategy. (Source: Raj Persaud talks to...)
Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - November 12, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Royal College of Psychiatrists Source Type: podcasts
TWiV 770: COVID-19 clinical update #67 with Dr. Daniel Griffin
In COVID-19 clinical update #67, Daniel Griffin reviews antibodies to the virus early in the US, serology testing of blood donations, MIS-C in children under 21, myocarditis in competitive athletes, ER visits for suspected suicide attempts, delta variant in Scotland, Novavax vaccine phase 3 results, vaccine coverage in pregnant women, early monoclonal administration reduces hospitalization and mortality, casirivimab and imdevimab recovery trial results, and CDC guidance on postacute sequelae. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! ...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - June 19, 2021 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts
JAMA Psychiatry : Suicide Risk Among US Nurses and Physicians
Interview with Matthew A. Davis, MPH, PhD, author of Association of US Nurse and Physician Occupation With Risk of Suicide (Source: JAMA Specialty Journals Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Specialty Journals Author Interviews - April 14, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Wellbeing - where to turn for emotional support during the pandemic
The Samaritans have traditionally been there for people in a crisis, those who are on the verge of ending their life by suicide - but during this pandemic, with the personal toll of caring for covid-19 patients, they are also here to provide emotional support for NHS staff however they are feeling.
In this podcast, Ben Phillips, head of service programmes for Samaritans joins us to explain how being listened to can help - and how to tactfully point your colleagues towards that emotional help if you feel they need it.
If you need support at this time you can call 0800 069 6222or visit https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-ca...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - January 12, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
Wellbeing - where to turn for emotional support during the pandemic
The Samaritans have traditionally been there for people in a crisis, those who are on the verge of ending their life by suicide - but during this pandemic, with the personal toll of caring for covid-19 patients, they are also here to provide emotional support for NHS staff however they are feeling.
In this podcast, Ben Phillips, head of service programmes for Samaritans joins us to explain how being listened to can help - and how to tactfully point your colleagues towards that emotional help if you feel they need it.https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/health-and-care/ (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - January 12, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
Wellbeing - where to turn for emotional support during the pandemic
The Samaritans have traditionally been there for people in a crisis, those who are on the verge of ending their life by suicide - but during this pandemic, with the personal toll of caring for covid-19 patients, they are also here to provide emotional support for NHS staff however they are feeling.
In this podcast, Ben Phillips, head of service programmes for Samaritans joins us to explain how being listened to can help - and how to tactfully point your colleagues towards that emotional help if you feel they need it.
If you need support at this time you can call 0800 069 6222
or visit https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-ca...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - January 12, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
Deep Breath In - EUPD with Leisha Davies, Soumitra Burman-Roy and Marie Stella McClure
Personality disorder is often referred to as the “Cinderella” diagnosis of mental health. Around 1 in 20 people is estimated to have a personality disorder, and it is a neglected and under-resourced area of our healthcare system. In this week’s episode, we discuss the stigma surrounding personality disorder, which can often manifest itself i n high levels of anxiety for both patients and GPs, when it comes to diagnosing and managing it, and how to help a patient come to terms with their diagnosis.
With suicidal ideation being experienced by many people with a personality disorder on a regular basis, we also talk ab...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - October 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
Deep Breath In - EUPD with Leisha Davies, Soumitra Burman-Roy and Marie Stella McClure
Personality disorder is often referred to as the “Cinderella” diagnosis of mental health. Around 1 in 20 people is estimated to have a personality disorder, and it is a neglected and under-resourced area of our healthcare system. In this week’s episode, we discuss the stigma surrounding personality disorder, which can often manifest itself in high levels of anxiety for both patients and GPs, when it comes to diagnosing and managing it, and how to help a patient come to terms with their diagnosis.
With suicidal ideation being experienced by many people with a personality disorder on a regular basis, we also talk abo...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - October 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
Wellbeing – The joy of socks
In Australia, a staggering 25% of doctors have had thoughts of suicide in the past 12 months, a recent survey said. Mental health problems are higher in medicine than any other job – and yet healthcare professionals are still stigmatised for seeking help. Partly in response to his own struggles, Geoff Toogood, a cardiologist in Melbourne, started an ingenious campaign called CrazySocks4Docs to highlight the issue.https://www.crazysocks4docs.com.au/ (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - August 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
