Healthy Mind Tayside

Healthy Mind Tayside

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Healthy Mind Tayside episodes

  • Understanding Adult Autism

    In this episode we are going to look at adult Autism with Ms Erin Gerard a specialist nurse in Autism who will explain some of the key aspects of how to better understand adult autism and provide information on support and resources available.

    31 min
  • Principles of Psychosis

    In this episode Ms Bertie Advance Nurse Practitioner will discuss key principles of psychosis, why psychosis occurs, some of the key symptoms, and what are the key treatment and interventions available. 

    21 min
  • Problem drug use and addictive behaviours

    In today's episode Dr Brian Kidd will discuss key aspects of problem drug use and addictive behaviors considering some of the associated biological systems, psychological responses and societal structures that offer opportunities to intervene and help to recover  

    28 min
  • Understanding Trauma

    In this episode Dr Wilson and Dr Chouliara will discuss what is trauma, how traumatic events effect us and what are some of the support available for anyone experiencing trauma. 

    34 min
  • ADHD Principles

    In today’s episode Dr Adusumilli will talk about ADHD in adults, how most of us do have some problems with attention, Identifying the symptoms of ADHD , self management , when to seek help and management options.

    28 min
  • Anxiety Management

    In this episode we will look at Anxiety Management with Ms Lesley Paterson, a Registered Mental Health Nurse with more than 30 year experience in the field of Mental Health. Lesley will discuss the principles of why we experience anxiety, our body's physiological reactions to common causes for anxiety, anxiety symptoms and some key principles on how to reduce and manage anxiety, as well as available resources that can be accessed in supporting anxiety management. 



    44 min
  • Self care & Well being

    In this episode we are going to take a  look at self-care and Well being with Kevin McAulay, a Social Worker with experience in community Mental Health  supporting others to maintain positive healthy life strategies to gain and maintain wellbeing. Self care is often spoken about in the media and the more it is highlighted the more we learn about it however this episode will explore the idea of self-care and well being and what routines and strategies can we implement in our day to day lives to maintain a good level of mental health.


    Additional Resources:


    • Mind (2021) how can I help myself https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-problems-introduction/self-care/

      • Mind (2021) physical activity and your mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/physical-activity-and-your-mental-health/about-physical-activity/

        • Mind (2020) blog: How I learnt to focus on self care https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/how-i-learnt-to-focus-on-self-care/

        • 28 min

        About Healthy Mind Tayside

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        Healthy Mind is a Podcast series created by mental health professionals covering a variety of subjects related to mental health. The aim of the series is to provide easy access, useful information on…