TheBrainUnwired

Hadisa and Chi discuss Learned hopelessness Vs Learned Hopefulness and how this may explain preventable mental health issues. We talk about the Government vote against free school meals and delve into Martin Seligman's Positive Psychology.

In this episode all 3 of us sit down and discuss what we believe sex culture is in the UK inspired by the new Netflix documentary called Liberated - the new sexual revolution. We also discuss modern masculinity, femininity, and issues around the way sex is portrayed in the media with special reference to Cardi B's new hit song - WAP. You don't want to miss it.

In this episode Hadisa and Chioma discuss all things sexual consent! Including STIs and the lack of knowledge around them - which increases stigma. Stealthing, drunk sex, sexual assault in clubs and we also touch on the BBC show "I may destroy you" - with some SPOILERS, so if you plan to watch and dislike spoilers, come back and listen afterwards. Thank you x

In this episode of #TheBrainUnwired Hadisa, Lucy and Chioma uncover the psychosis Vs Spiritual Emergence debate. We discuss the impact these labels have on mental health, the positives and some of the drawbacks of the current medical model and how our understanding of 'psychosis' is shaped by culture.

Check out:

https://spiritualcrisisnetwork.uk/

Who are an organisation that work to reduce stigma and provide an alternative framework within which to understand spiritual crisis/ emergency.

Lucy, Chioma and Hadisa discuss what psychedelic drugs are and how they have the potential to transform the field of mental health. Psychiatry has seen little to no progression in mental health treatments since the introduction of SSRI (Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)antidepressants decades ago, with some arguing that they don't work altogether. Whether this is true or not, psychiatry desperately needs advancements - So, could psychedelics be the answer? Have a listen and give your opinion!

Images and video of police brutality during protests are being widely disseminated on social media as people continue to protest the death of George Floyd. These images can cause trauma, especially for black people who have witnessed or experienced racist events in their own lives, experts say. Even for those who haven't experienced police brutality, these images can lead to trauma because they can remind a person of someone in their life or expose them to the moment a person was killed or violently injured. In this episode Chioma and Hadisa discuss the impacts of sharing these images and how they can lead to racial trauma.

In part 2 of our attachment series we discuss how attachment style can affect romantic relationships. We talk commitment phobes, relationship hoppers, entanglements, toxic relationships, abusive relationships, situationships and much more... Can your attachment style predict your relationship pattern? can your attachment style be changed? Is self- reflection the answer to a string of unhappy relationships? tune in to find out, we got it covered.

On this episode all 3 of us come together to discuss attachment styles and how they influence us throughout life. Attachment styles are something that are developed within the first 2-3 years of life, based on our interactions with our primary care givers- often our parents. These interactions can go onto impacting how we view ourselves and the world and even determine how successful our relationships are... it’s complex but exciting, confusing but intriguing - tune in and let us know your opinions.

This episode features Raisa, a counselling Psychologist who is currently conducting a Nation-wide study looking into the impact of Covid-19 on mental health and wellbeing. Hadisa, Chioma and Raisa discuss the effects of the pandemic on the general population and how different groups are effected.

In this episode, Lucy and Hadisa discuss a condition called Functional Neurological Disorder and the impact that COVID-19 may have on mental health services post-pandemic.