Discussions in Tunbridge Wells

Discussions in Tunbridge Wells episodes:

• 09.03.2022

  Can we we all be superheroes?

  This edition features a discussion of superheroes and their role in mental health. Read more on our blog https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/can-we-all-be-superheroes

  
• 01.27.2020

  My Lawyer is a Real Terrier

  Psychologist Liz Spruin talks about dogs as supporters of vulnerable people in the justice system. Read more on the show page on our blog https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/my-lawyer-is-a-real-terrier

  
• 01.15.2020

  Reflecting the variety of life

  Some of our trainee clinical psychologists reflect on the experience of difference and what if means on the brink of qualification. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/reflecting-the-variety-of-life

  
• 06.28.2019

  What is Psychosis?

  Filmmaker John Richardson and Clinical Psychologist Anne Cooke on how we think about psychosis and schizophrenia. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-what-is-psychosis/

  
• 04.09.2019

  What is Home?

  With the UK (possibly) on the cusp of Brexit John, Laura and guests consider the meaning of home for people from the EU who have settled in Britain. Find out more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-what-is-home/

  
• 01.17.2019

  The Politics of Mental Health

  This week the panel dive into the political jungle with help from two special guests. Read more on the show page https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-the-politics-of-mental-health.

  
• 11.08.2018

  Working so that people don't need us any more

  John McGowan meets some trainee clinical psychologists who are just about to qualify. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/working-so-that-people-dont-need-us-anymore/

  
• 07.02.2018

  Understanding Your Teenagers

  In this week's episode our own Dr Alex Hassett discusses how brain research may help us understand the teenagers in our lives. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-understanding-your-teenagers

  
• 05.17.2018

  Race and Mental Health

  Rachel Terry, Laura Lea, John McGowan and guests discuss two recent high profile publications on the subject of race in mental health. Read more on the show page on our blog https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-race-and-mental-health/

  
• 02.08.2018

  Shit happens and it drives us crazy

  This week Anne Cooke, Rachel Terry and John McGowan, discuss whether there is a viable alternative to psychiatric diagnosis. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/working-so-that-people-dont-need-us-anymore/

  
• 01.22.2018

  Zero Suicide: An idea whose time has not (and should not) come

  This week's podcast features the recording of a talk about suicide prevention and the 'Zero Suicide' initiative. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/zero-suicide-an-idea-whose-time-has-not-and-should-not-come

  
• 12.21.2017

  Ask us Anything: Podcast Christmas Special

  In the run up to Christmas we discuss questions offered by listeners. Find out more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/ask-us-anything-podcast-christmas-special/

  
• 12.01.2017

  Understanding Emotion

  This week we interview Les Greenberg the founder of Emotion focused Therapy. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/understanding-emotion/

  
• 10.02.2017

  Can mental health workers be service users?

  In this show we look at how professionals working in mental health relate to their own experiences of distress. Read more on the show page. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/can-mental-health-workers-be-service-users/

  
• 06.18.2017

  It's not over till the Queen's Speech (and maybe not even then)

  It’s not over till the Queen’s Speech (and maybe not even then) John McGowan, Angela Gilchrist and Rachel Terry discuss the 2017 UK General Election campaign and its uncertain aftermath. In this edition our panel offer some thoughts on the 2017 General...

  
• 05.17.2017

  Against Your Will: Compulsory Powers in the Mental Health System

  John McGowan, Anne Cooke, Angela Gilchrist, Rachel Terry and Emma Rye discuss involuntary treatment in mental health. In this edition we discuss the compulsory powers available in the mental health system in the UK These include the Mental Capacity Act...

  
• 01.16.2017

  Theresa May’s speech, mental health, and suicide prevention

  John McGowan, Anne Cooke, Angela Gilchrist and Rachel Terry discuss recent developments in suicide prevention policy and Theresa May’s major speech on mental health. In this edition we focus on the Prime Minister’s speech making mental health policy and...

  
• 12.18.2016

  Does Poverty Harm your Mental Health?

  John McGowan, Anne Cooke, Angela Gilchrist and Rachel Terry discuss the effects of poverty and inequality on happiness and mental health. In this discussion we focus on two reports. The first is forthcoming book from a London School of Economics...

  
• 10.23.2016

  Does Therapy Do You Good?

  Does Therapy do you Good? John McGowan is joined by Angela Gilchrist, Anne Cooke, Fergal Jones and Rachel Terry to discuss questions related to whether psychotherapy is helpful or not. If it is then what is it helpful for, what are...

  
• 06.17.2016

  The Psychology of Brexit

  The Psychology of Brexit John McGowan, Angela Gilchrist and Rachel Terry discuss the psychology of the forthcoming UK referendum on membership of the European Union. Note: This podcast was recorded before the tragic death of Jo Cox MP on the...

  
• 06.10.2016

  The Trailer

  Welcome to Discussions in Tunbridge Wells, the new podcast from the Salomons Centre for Applied Psychology. Over the next few months I'll be joined by my colleagues Anne Cooke and Angela Gilchrist to discuss mental health, the NHS...