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Behind the Stigma

Behind the Stigma
Mental Health
Borderline Personality Disorder
Neoliberalism
Trauma
Adolescent Mental Health
Gender Inequality
Inequality
Social Media
Epistemic Injustice
Psychotherapy
Diagnostic Pluralism
Mental Health Awareness
Therapy Speak
Depression
Colonization
Exercise
Publication Bias
AI In Research
Object Relations Theory
Psychoanalysis

Hosted and produced by Seiara Imanova, a PhD student from University of Birmingham, Behind the Stigma is a pioneering podcast that bridges the gap between the general public and the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health. Each episode offers a deep dive into cutting-edge research, featuring conversations with leading experts and top researchers in the field. Take a listen, as we uncove... more

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This week on Behind the Stigma, Professor Sanneke de Haan joins us to discuss how we define mental disorders and what the enactive approach to psychiatry reveals about the relationship between mind, body, and world. We talk about ho... more

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In this episode of Behind the Stigma, I sit down with Jerome Wakefield, NYU Professor and originator of the influential “harmful dysfunction” theory of mental disorder. We explore what makes something truly pathological, the fuzzy b... more

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In this episode of Behind the Stigma, I sit down with Dr. Prince Kouassi, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at the American University of Dubai, to explore the landscape of mental health in the UAE. We discu... more

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In this episode, I speak with Professor Edouard Machery to explore experimental philosophy and the question of whether morality is truly universal. We discuss why humans need morals in the first place, why we often fail to live up t... more

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Dr. Carme Isern-Mas
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Dr. Lucy Foulkes
An academic psychologist in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford, researching mental health and social development in adolescents.
University of Oxford
Episode: Adolescence Mental Health with Dr. Lucy Foulkes
Dr. Mark Ruffalo
A psychotherapist in private practice, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
Episode: Borderline Personality Disorder & Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Ruffalo
Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
Third year psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Episode: Exercise, Depression & Research in Psychiatry with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
Dr. Summer Fakhro
A clinical psychologist from Bahrain with expertise in attachment relationships and cultural mental health.
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Episode: Colonization and Mental Health with Dr. Summer Fakhro
Dr. Jay Watts
An award-winning clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and activist known for her work in critical mental health.
Episode: Personality Disorders, Neoliberalism, and Survivor Voices with Dr. Jay Watts

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Seiara Imanova
Host and producer, with a focus on bridging research and public understanding in mental health.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    Highly educational and really easy to engage with!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the66girl
    United Arab Emirates3 years ago
  • insightful and excellent!!

    I love this podcast! It covers so many interesting topics and I've learnt so much from it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just20sent
    United Arab Emirates3 years ago
  • Perfect for your average mind geek

    Always find all the conversations with professionals incredibly insightful yet explained in clear layman’s terms. Absolutely recommend that people try this show to hear out a diverse group of topics around the world of mental health, something we should all be working on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macadamia12
    United States4 years ago
  • The most critical podcast for mental health

    If you are looking for a podcast that cuts straight to the most cross-cutting and fundamental issues - this is it. Critical, nuanced, beautifully articulated and engaging, there are details on this weekly podcast that you can only find if you are deep diving into deep psychological critical theory. Whether you are struggling or want to know more about mental health and well being, or just curious, this is it. highly recommend this podcast, it has helped me immensely in understanding how we can s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drummerette
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago

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Borderline Personality Disorder & Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Ruffalo
Q: What would you wish to focus on in the field of mental health?
I think we need to integrate the history of psychiatry into training for better contextual understanding of current problems.
Borderline Personality Disorder & Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Ruffalo
Q: Do you think these debates about psychiatric diagnosis point to something deeper that we need to address in society?
Yes, there is often a conflation of the consequences of giving a diagnosis with whether the pathology actually exists, which is a different question.
Borderline Personality Disorder & Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Ruffalo
Q: Is context dependency a thing when it comes to how individuals exhibit symptoms?
Symptoms are often mediated by the proximity of relationships to what is called the major or primary object, meaning symptoms may manifest intensely within certain relationships but not others.
Borderline Personality Disorder & Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Ruffalo
Q: Could you begin by defining what BPD is?
Borderline personality disorder is defined as a disorder marked by intense interpersonal instability, fears of abandonment, and chaotic push-pull patterns in relationships.
Borderline Personality Disorder & Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Ruffalo
Q: Could you perhaps explain what you do in practice? So specifically, what does a psychoanalytical approach look like?
Psychodynamic therapy seeks to understand what's driving the symptoms and what's going on at a deeper level of the mind.

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A pioneering audio experience that connects the general public with insights from the realms of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Mental Health. Featuring conversations with leading experts and top researchers, this series aims to make advanced mental health discussions accessible to everyone, while debunking common misconceptions. Topics frequently covered include the nuances of mental health language, the influence of social media on mental health, and the impact of cultural contexts on psychological practices. The format encourages complex discussions around contemporary issues in mental health, engaging listeners who are seeking a deeper understanding of relevant psychological concepts.

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1. Dr. Carme Isern-Mas
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