A special podcast from the 2016 APA meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, featuring items on the Syrian refugee crisis, cannabis legislation, US gun laws, and mental health at the movies, as well as a special interview with new President Maria Oquendo.

American Psychiatric Association 2016: The Lancet Psychiatry: May 24, 2016

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Niall Boyce discusses the challenges of funding mental health research with Sophie Dix from MQ, the mental health charity.

Money, Money, Money

Niall Boyce talks to artist Eleanor Minney and Professor Liz Tunbridge about their collaboration exploring genetics and mental health.

Switching perceptions

Comedian Robin Ince discusses laughter, the brain, and his new book I’m a Joke and So Are You with Lancet Psychiatry Editor Niall Boyce.

Joking aside

Marco De Ambrogi and Niall Boyce talk to Series author Manfred Green about biological terrorism, preparedness, and the need for an integrated response.

Bioterrorism

Bill Deakin talks to editor of The Lancet Psychiatry Niall Boyce about the BeneMin trial, which looks at the benefit of minocycline on negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

American Psychiatric Association 2016: The Lancet Psychiatry: May 24, 2016

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