Psychiatry

By Oxford University

Education

What's Psychiatry about?

Psychiatry is a medical discipline seeking to understand and treat mental illness. These podcasts provide an introduction to core topics in psychiatry, and to research undertaken in the Oxford University Department of Psychiatry. This series is relevant to health-care professionals and members of the public. The topic podcasts are particularly relevant to medical students studying psychiatry.

Download our free app to listen on your phone

LAST EPISODE

Dementia, future treatments...

03.21.2017

Prof. Klaus Ebmeier is the Foundation Chair of Old Age Psychiatry. In this interview he gives his point of view on dementia, normal aging and why new treatments are not yet effective. He also explains why failure is the bread-and-butter ...

Psychiatry episodes:

03.21.2017 Dementia, future treatments and research Prof. Klaus Ebmeier is the Foundation Chair of Old Age Psychiatry. In this interview he gives his point of view on dementia, normal aging and why new treatments are not yet effective. He also explains why failure is the bread-and-butter ...
01.30.2017 The Microbiome and the Brain An interview with Professor Phil Burnet, who discusses his research into the influence of the gut microbiome on brain health. He talks about novel findings, potential future work, and takes questions from trainee psychiatrists and researchers.
05.12.2016 Cognitive approaches to treating psychosis Professor Daniel Freeman discusses his research into how psychosis can be treated through the use of cognitive behavioural techniques Professor Daniel Freeman is interviewed by Daniel Maughan about his current randomised controlled treatment trials. This is a test of a ...
10.13.2015 Exploring psychiatry through images and objects Dr Charlotte Allan, Academic Clinical Lecturer in Old Age Psychiatry, gives a talk in conjunction with the University Engagement Programme at the Ashmolean Museum. Psychiatry is not often thought of as a pictorial discipline, but observation and close attention to ...
10.09.2015 The Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry Closing Remarks Dr Charlotte Allan, Academic Clinical Lecturer in Old Age Psychiatry, closes The Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry. The Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry aimed to introduce and inspire junior doctors to consider a career in old age psychiatry. ...
10.09.2015 MRC Dementia's platform Dr Clare Mackay, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, gives a talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. The MRC Dementia's platform is facilitating greater connections between dementia research cohorts to boost research. Clare Mackay describes the breadth and ...
10.09.2015 Meeting the challenges of dementia research Dr Emma O'Brien, Science Communications Officer, Alzheimer's Research UK gives a talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. There are many opportunities for medical students and doctors to undertake research relevant to old age psychiatry, particularly dementia. Emma ...
10.09.2015 Brain imaging and the Whitehall II Study Prof Klaus Ebmeier, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, gives a talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. The Whitehall Imaging sub-study combines MRI brain imaging with detailed clinical and psychological material acquired over a 30 year period. Klaus ...
10.09.2015 Engaging with the community Marianne Talbot, author and philospher, gives a talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. Marianne Talbot has experience as a carer and advocate for carers. She discusses her personal experiences and talks about the role of psychiatrists in ...
10.09.2015 Ethical and legal challenges in old age psychiatry Dr Hugh Series, Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Oxford Health NHS FT, gives a talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. Ethical and legal issues are an important part of old age psychiatry. Hugh Series discusses current controversies ...
10.08.2015 Psychological medicine: the importance of crossing boundaries Dr Bart Sheehan, Consultant in Psychological Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT, gives the fifth talk in the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. The psychological medicine service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT provides expert psychiatric care to patients ...
10.08.2015 Working in low and middle income countries Dr Philip Wilkinson, Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Oxford Health NHS FT, gives the fourth talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing, Philip Wilkinson describes his work in Georgia where he was involved in training, and in developing ...
10.08.2015 Older people's views of integrated care Mr Chris Graham, Director of Research and Policy, Picker Institute, gives the third talk in the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. Evaluating patient experiences of integrated models of care can provide valuable information when developing services. Chris Graham describes ...
10.08.2015 Policy challenges in population ageing Dr Laurel Hixon, Research Fellow, Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, gives the first talk for the Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry. Changing demographics provide challenges and opportunities for those interested in a career in old age psychiatry. Increasing life ...
10.08.2015 The Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry Opening Remarks Dr Charlotte Allan gives the opening remarks to the Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry, held in Wolfson College, Oxford on 28th September 2015. The Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry took place at Wolfson College on 28th September 2015. ...
06.01.2015 Creating the evidence base for prescribing in psychiatry Associate Professor Andrea Cipriani discusses his research that involves synthesising evidence for psychiatric medications Associate Professor Andrea Cipriani has provided world-class evidence using network meta-analysis, creating useful information for psychiatrists about what medications are most effective, what doses are comparative ...
05.14.2015 Early Intervention in Psychosis Dr Matthew Broome discusses what is known about predicting the risk of transition to psychosis in high risk groups Senior Clinical Research Fellow Matthew Broome discusses what is known about predicting future psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar. He ...
03.24.2015 Impact of genetics on neuropsychopharmacology Professor Paul Harrison discusses the genetics of mental health conditions Professor Paul Harrison speaks to Daniel Maughan about his recent research into the genetics of mental health conditions. He discusses the implications of his findings on the future of psychiatric ...
02.24.2015 Using ketamine in treatment resistant depression Dr Rupert McShane is interviewed about his current research into the antidepressant effects of ketamine infusion
02.10.2015 Mental health and suicide in prisons An interview with Professor Seena Fazel, who discusses his research into prison populations; their mental health problems and suicide risks. He discusses novel findings and potential strategies for reducing suicide risk and improving mental health care in prisons. Creative Commons ...
12.08.2014 Antidepressants, neurobiology and therapeutics Professor Phil Cowen discusses the neurobiological basis of antidepressants and future treatment mechanisms Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
07.02.2014 Psychological mechanisms of antidepressants An interview with Catherine Harmer, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Research Fellow at Corpus Christi College, Oxford discussing her research investigating the psychological mechanisms of anti-depressant drug action. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
06.17.2014 The mental health of refugee and asylum seeking children An interview with Dr Mina Fazel, senior research fellow and consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry, discussing her research developing school-based mental health services. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
04.14.2014 Measuring social outcomes in psychiatry Francis Vergunst is a DPhil student at Oxford University. He speaks to Dr Daniel Maughan about his research into how mental health care affects social outcomes such as housing and employment. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; ...
04.14.2014 Continuity of care Stephen Puntis is a DPhil student at Oxford University. He speaks to Dr Daniel Maughan about his research into the benefits of continuity of care for patients with severe and enduring mental illness. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England ...
03.25.2014 Assertive outreach in psychiatry Dr Thurston is a psychiatrist at Oxford who has worked in assertive outreach for many years. He discusses the benefits of assertive outreach and their place in modern psychiatry and gives an overview of how psychiatry has changed over the ...
03.25.2014 Suicide Assessment Professor Hawton is a world leading expert in suicide research. He has written books on the subject and has contributed to UK policy in this area. He speaks to Dr Daniel Maughan about this controversial area of psychiatric research. Kindly ...
01.21.2014 Sustainable mental health An introduction to key aspects of sustainable mental health, and how this can be applied across the NHS more widely. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
01.21.2014 The causes of early onset psychosis An interview with Dr Lennox discussing her career in academic psychiatry, and her current research into the causes of early onset psychosis. Produced by Wayne Davies at the University Department of Psychiatry Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & ...
10.15.2013 Psychological medicine Interview with Professor Sharpe about psychological medicine and his randomised controlled trial investigating the treatment of depression in people with cancer. Produced by Wayne Davies at the University Department of Psychiatry Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; ...
10.15.2013 Community treatment orders An interview with Professor Burns about social psychiatry and his randomised controlled trial into community treatment orders. Produced by Wayne Davies at the University Department of Psychiatry Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
10.15.2013 Dementia An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of dementia. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
10.15.2013 Delirium An overview of the clinical diagnosis, investigation and management of delirium. An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of anxiety disorders. Produced by Wayne Davies at the University Department of Psychiatry Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England ...
10.15.2013 Anxiety disorders An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of anxiety disorders. An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of anxiety disorders. Produced by Wayne Davies at the University Department of Psychiatry Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: ...
10.15.2013 Schizophrenia An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of schizophrenia. An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of schizophrenia. Produced by Wayne Davies at the University Department of Psychiatry Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & ...
10.15.2013 Bipolar Disorder An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of bipolar disorder. An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of bipolar disorder. Produced by Wayne Davies at the University Department of Psychiatry Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: ...

Psychiatry

What's Psychiatry about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Psychiatry episodes:

Dementia, future treatments and research

The Microbiome and the Brain

Cognitive approaches to treating psychosis

Exploring psychiatry through images and objects

The Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry Closing Remarks

MRC Dementia's platform

Meeting the challenges of dementia research

Brain imaging and the Whitehall II Study

Engaging with the community

Ethical and legal challenges in old age psychiatry

Psychological medicine: the importance of crossing boundaries

Working in low and middle income countries

Older people's views of integrated care

Policy challenges in population ageing

The Oxford Conference on Ageing and Psychiatry Opening Remarks

Creating the evidence base for prescribing in psychiatry

Early Intervention in Psychosis

Impact of genetics on neuropsychopharmacology

Using ketamine in treatment resistant depression

Mental health and suicide in prisons

Antidepressants, neurobiology and therapeutics

Psychological mechanisms of antidepressants

The mental health of refugee and asylum seeking children

Measuring social outcomes in psychiatry

Continuity of care

Assertive outreach in psychiatry

Suicide Assessment

Sustainable mental health

The causes of early onset psychosis

Psychological medicine

Community treatment orders

Dementia

Delirium

Anxiety disorders

Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder