I Have Issues - Psychology with Dr Mark

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Are you a teenager who is self-harming?
Are you a parent of a teenager who is self-harming?
Are you concerned that someone you care about maybe self-harming? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of teenage self-harm. 
Self-harming behaviours are something many teenagers use as a coping mechanism to deal with psychological distress. 
However, there is much confusion as to why this happens and what can do done to assist a teenager who is self-harming. 

In this episode, I'm joined by esteemed Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr Claire Casey.  Dr  Casey is a top London Psychiatrist who has worked in both public and private mental health services.  She is an expert in this area and offers invaluable insights into the issue of teenage self-harm. 
We discuss together why teenagers may develop an issue with self-harming,  why this coping mechanism is used  and how to treat the issue of self-harming. 
This episode is a must-listen for any parent, friend or teenager who is concerned about self-harming, 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. 

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Do you have a difficult relationship with alcohol?
Are you using alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with your life?
Are you concerned that someone you care about may have a problem with alcohol? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of alcohol. 
People who have an issue with alcohol can struggle with managing the impact of that in their life. 
Friends and family of the person with a problem with alcohol will also struggle to deal with the impact of the person's drinking.  

In this episode, I'm joined by esteemed Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr William Shanahan. Dr Shanahan is the Medical Director at The Priory Hospital Roehampton, London and Clinical Director across Priory Group’s Addiction Services in the UK. He began his UK medical career as a registrar in the Priory Roehampton in 1987. He is an expert in this area and offers invaluable insights into the issue of alcohol. 
We discuss why people may develop an issue with alcohol,  what alcohol does to the body and brain and how to treat the issue of alcohol. 

I am a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.
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I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. 

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Do you struggle to let go of your mistakes?
Are you a people-pleaser? 
Do you overly-apologise and accept responsibility for when things go wrong, even if it is not your fault? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of guilt.
Guilt as an issue can be toxic and leave us desperately trying to please other people at the expense of our own happiness. 
We need to have a healthy relationship with guilt, so that it does not make us sick and cause us physical and mental illness. 
Listen to this episode to learn how to protect yourself from toxic guilt and if you do, there is a vaccine available that can make you better!

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. 

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Do you lose your temper easily?
Have you been told you have anger issues?
Do you get easily frustrated and find it hard to stay calm?

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of anger.
Anger as an issue can cause real challenges in our life and can lead to social isolation and relationship difficulties as people choose not to be around us. 
It can cost us our job, relationship and in come cases our life, if it is not managed properly. 
If you have anger issues, this episode is for you! 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. 

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Do you suffer with anxiety, overthinking, panic attacks or excessive worry?
Is your life controlled by fear of what could go wrong?
Do you prefer control and predictability to taking a risk and being impulsive?
The issue of fear can cause  all of the above and shrink our world as we are afraid to try new things and live life to the full.
In this episode we tackle the issue of fear; why fear might be your issue,  what fear looks like as an issue and most importantly what you can do to manage this issue. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. 

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I have issues...
You have issues...
They have issues...
We've all said these words, but what do we mean when we talk about issues?
This episode will explain what issues are, how they end up in our life and most importantly, what we can do about them. 
I'm a Chartered Psychologist for the past 16 years and this is my podcast offering a professional perspective on mental health, wellbeing and self-help for adolescents and adults.
Please download and share. 

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. 

Don't lose your mind. Find it.