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Do you struggle with gambling issues?
Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue with gambling? 
Are you worried that you might be addicted to gambling ? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of gambling.   
I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara,  a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a gambling addiction. 
He is recently the author of a new book entitled, 'Gambling Addiction in Ireland; Causes, Consequences and Recovery' with Veritas publishers. This book has been written for a general audience and aims to help patients and families struggling with gambling addiction.

Sadly gambling can change from being a source of fun and entertainment to wrecking your life with heart-breaking consequences. 
Gambling can become an addictive behaviour, devastating the life of the gambler, their family and friends. 

People with an issue of gambling can become deceitful, lead a double-life and gamble finances away and pretend that everything is fine in their life. 
They can become trapped in a life that is blighted by gambling, debt and addiction. 
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with gambling and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction. 
Don't gamble with the issue of gambling!

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Do you struggle to accept parts of who you are?  
Do you hide the truth about yourself out or fear of judgement or shame?
Do you lie to stop people finding out about your life and so live a double-life instead? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of denial.   
Denial is a defence mechanism used to hide the truth about aspects of our life and stop people seeing what and who we really are. 
We may feel embarrassed, ashamed or guilty about ourselves and so use denial to stop ourselves experiencing those negative feelings. 
We can end up creating a persona to avoid the truth coming to light and to feel secure. 

People with an issue of denial can struggle to be in healthy relationships, have addiction problems and poor mental health.  
They can become trapped in a life that is dishonest, inauthentic and ruled by lies. 
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with denial and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you heal. 
Ironically, the truth can actually set you free. 

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Are you someone who is living with a diagnosis of ADHD?
Do you think you may have ADHD? 
Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has ADHD? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of ADHD. 
There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around ADHD,  leading to people struggling to make sense of what is happening and how to get help. 

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Giovanni Giaroli, Consultant Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist.  Dr Giaroli is the founder and medical director of  the renowned  Giaroli Centre on Harley Street in London.  He is a medical Doctor specialising in ADHD across the lifespan (from childhood to adulthood), plus other mental health conditions.  Dr Giaroli's deep expertise has lead him to practice as a visiting consultant for various adolescent and adult units (outpatient and inpatient) at the prestigious The Priory Hospital North London, The Priory Hospital Roehampton, and the Nightingale Hospital Marylebone, London.

He is also a corresponding member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and has published in International Journals on Psychopharmacology in children and adults and has chaired and presented at many international conferences on  ADHD. 

We discuss together ADHD as two mental health professionals  (a psychologist and a psychiatrist)  who treat this condition. 
We explore how ADHD develops, what happens in an ADHD brain, how it is assessed and treated.  
This episode is essential listening for anyone who is living with ADHD or who thinks they may have it. It is also important information for family members, partners or friends of people who have ADHD. 

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Do you struggle with jealousy in relationships? 
Are you prone to being paranoid about people in your life being faithful?
Do you engage in controlling behaviours because you feel insecure? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of jealousy.  
Jealousy can cause damage in your relationships and can lead  to physical, emotional and verbal abuse. 
People with an issue with jealousy can struggle to be in healthy relationships and often find themselves alone, as people do not to want them in their life. 
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with jealousy and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you heal. 

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Are you a concerned parent worried about your child's mental health?
Do you have a child who struggles with their mental health?
Do you know how to talk to you child about mental health? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of mental health in children. 
This can be a worrying issue for parents  and caregivers, as they may not know how to properly support a child with mental health challenges. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Consultant Child, Adolescent  & Adult Clinical Psychologist Dr Maile O' Hara. For ten years Dr O’Hara was a New York City high school history teacher and has since continued to seek out opportunities to work with young people and their families.  She is honoured to have worked at top hospitals in New York City. Since relocating to the U.K. 4 years ago she has continued her private practice both internationally and in London.  She has been treating both children and adults in private practice for the last 10 years. 

We discuss together mental health in children, why this can be an issue and  what we can all do to support children with their mental health. 
This episode is a must-listen for any parent, or caregiver who is concerned about mental health in children. 

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Do you feel worthless?
Do you feel everyone else deserves to be happy and you don't?
Do you find find you only focus on the negative parts of life and not the positives? 

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of shame. 
Shame can leave us feeling worthless, with low self-esteem and low self-confidence. 
We need to manage shame so that it does not devour us, leaving us mentally unwell. 
Listen to this episode to learn how to protect yourself from shame and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you heal. 

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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, 

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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. 

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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!

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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. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.