Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Ms. Penny Woolfall, a dedicated carer and advocate for carer rights to talk about her experiences as a carer, feedback from carer groups and share practical advice and concerns when you are caring for a loved one with a mental illness.

We welcome Ms. Penny Woolfall, a dedicated carer and advocate for carer rights to talk about her experiences as a carer, feedback from carer groups and share practical advice and concerns when you are caring for a loved one with a mental illness.

In this episode we’re talking about complex emotional needs aka EUPD, and the services that community teams offer.

To help us understand this we have CEN clinician Josie Geddes talkings about

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In this episode I talk to my colleague Suad Yusuf who is a Community Navigator . We discuss what their role entails, the pragmatic support their role offers, the referral process, what is community living well, social prescription, the duty of the council in housing, what is a housing register, and the paperwork difficulties of service users.

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About the QI Project

This Quality Improvement project is led by Dr. Hassan Mallick MRCPsych, a psychiatry specialist in training at the Central and North West London NHS Trust. The project aims to enhance the wellbeing of trainees transitioning into CNWL CMHTs by providing a flexible, accessible, and contextual learning tool. This project will offer peer-support, normalize vulnerability, and disseminate information that may not be available in handbooks and induction kits. Additionally, this initiative may provide valuable insights into the work of health professionals for the general public.

In this episode we’re talking about the life of the psychiatry registrar within a community team.

This recording is geared more towards doctors joining the CMHT , and we have two registrars Dr.Sadaf Aleem and Dr.Hassan Mallick discussing:

How to organize your work week

What an average day is like

what is a busy day like for you?

how to use MDT to its maximum benefit.

How to manage boundaries when you have to stay late

How do referrals come in and out of the CMHT

What a good referral for a trainee registrar is?

About the QI Project

This Quality Improvement project is led by Dr. Hassan Mallick MRCPsych, a psychiatry specialist in training at the Central and North West London NHS Trust. The project aims to enhance the wellbeing of trainees transitioning into CNWL CMHTs by providing a flexible, accessible, and contextual learning tool. This project will offer peer-support, normalize vulnerability, and disseminate information that may not be available in handbooks and induction kits. Additionally, this initiative may provide valuable insights into the work of health professionals for the general public.

How can we make sense of things that should never have happened? With the help of therapist Josie Geddes we understand the neuro-biological mechanisms of trauma, how therapists create a safe space , and how the discovery of PTSD treatment was a walk in the park.

About the Host

Dr. Hassan Mallick, is a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering.

About the Show

We hope to serve our community and society through the Nirvana Principle Show: challenging misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bringing about healthy discussions

Stay in touch with Josie @ JGCounselling.

Join Fatima Hashmi and Dr.Hassan Mallick on the Nirvana Principle Show: Anatomy of Relationships as they navigate the heartbreak minefield (filled with love-bombs)using attachment theory, how being a mental health professional affects relationships, and talk about the flags that matter in the dating sphere 

Be sure to follow us on on socials @nirvanaprinciple to stay up to date with our shows and philanthropic work!

*potty mouth warning* Fatima was quite serious before the recording “Listen Hassan, I don’t think I can take anyone seriously if they don't swear…” so just a heads-up that we’re dropping some f-bombs in this one, so maybe not listen when your parents are around …or your kids…and if this is my mum listening in , I’m sorry Ma.

Love,
Hassan and the Nirvana Principle Team

About the Guest
Fatima Hashmi has a background of biology and research studies in London and is currently working in Chicago as a relational therapist. She is also launching her own podcast series called “Degrees of Attachment” on Spotify (stay tuned!). 

About Nirvana Principle
Dr.Hassan Mallick aka Nirvana Principle are a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use NPS as a platform to challenge misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bring about healthy discussions.

Listen to the show with music on Melodic Distraction Radio:

https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/nirvana-principle-show-anatomy-of-relationships-with-fatima-hashmi-20230414?id=59311

In the current, politically charged climate of xenophobia, fear and prejudice towards immigrants and asylum seekers we discuss refugee mental health with psychiatrist and professor Dr. Cornelilus Katona, who holds multiple accolades and roles including medial and research director at the Helen Bamber Foundation, a human rights charity.

We use Dr. Katona’s experience and knowledge to understand the lingo of refugee mental health, the psychological effect of detainment on asylum seekers, and the vicarious suffering of doctors and professionals who care for this vulnerable group.

*Trigger Warning* We discuss difficult topics like torture, human trafficking and moral injury. If these are difficult topics for you please check out one of our other episodes.

Special thanks to Dr. Sheharyaar Azeem and Dr. Ali Manghi for their help with research for this episode.

Hear the show with music on Melodic Distraction Radio:

https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/nirvana-principle-show-refugee-mental-health-with-dr-cornelilus-katona-20230104?id=56809

Find out more about Helen Bamber Foundation:

https://www.helenbamber.org/

About Nirvana Principle Show

We hope to serve our community and society through the Nirvana Principle Show: challenging misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bringing about healthy discussions.

Your Host

Dr. Hassan Mallick, is a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering.

Attention all Star Wars fans, from the outer rims to the core worlds! Have you ever wondered about the psychological profiles of your favorite characters? Well, look no further because Dr. Ameer Hamza and Dr. Hassan Mallick are here to explore the galaxy's most intriguing minds.

Join us as we discuss what diagnosis we would give Anakin Skywalker if he walked into our clinic, delve into the twisted psyche of Darth Sidious, examining his inherent Dark Tetrad traits that allowed him to gain control over the entire galaxy. But don't worry, we won't leave you on the dark side for too long. We'll also explore the ethics of rebellion, looking at characters such as Luke Skywalker, Ezra, and Andor, who fought against the Empire and its tyranny.

And if that's not enough to get you excited, follow us on social media @NirvanaPrinciple to stay up to date with all our projects! We promise to bring you more fascinating insights into the human (and alien) mind, along with some intergalactic tunes from Dr.Mallick's electronic music alter ego, Nirvana Principle.

So, grab your lightsabers and join us on a journey to explore the fascinating psychology of the Star Wars universe. May the force be with you, always!

We kick off season 2 talking about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Together with guest Dr.Mavia Capanna we share stories of the evolving picture of ADHD as individuals grow older, from masking symptoms to fit into society to its toll on romantic relationships.  We discuss the evolving paradigms of ADHD: the negative impact of substance misuse as coping strategies and the new found relationships between hyper focus, success and intelligence. 
 
 This episode is dedicated to Sanjay. 

Listen Back with music on Melodic Distraction radio-
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/shows/nirvana-principle-show?id=49931 

Guest

Dr Capanna is a psychiatry registrar in London. Her main passion and drive is around safe provision of care and wellbeing of doctors in the UK. She started this through research in the University of Southampton and then continued via numerous leadership roles locally, regionally, and nationally within the BMA and other stakeholder groups. She has worked across fields in psychiatry and has a special interest in the criminal justice system and medico-legal ethical dilemmas. 

About Nirvana Principle show
 We hope to serve our community and society through the Nirvana Principle Show: challenging misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bringing about healthy discussions.  

About Nirvana Principle
 Dr. Hassan Mallick, is a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering. 

Links to find out more about ADHD-
 https://adhduk.co.uk/ 

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/adhd-and-mental-health/