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The Mental Elf

The Mental Elf
Mental Health
Climate Change
Eco-Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Collective Action
Health Inequalities
Learning Disabilities
Personality Disorder
Cosmetic Psychopharmacology
Marginalized Communities
Multimorbidity
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer Screening
Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Mental Health Services
ADHD
Covid-19
Maudsley Hospital
HIV/AIDS
Global Mental Health

Welcome to the Mental Elf podcast, which features interviews with leading experts in mental health: researchers, clinicians, practitioners and experts by experience.

I will help you keep up to date with the latest reliable mental health research.

Our podcasts are recorded at major mental health events and conferences, and explore a wide range of topics relevant to people who work in mental health ... more

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Latest Episodes

Exploring Power Imbalance, Systemic Racism, and Dialogue in Mental Health. A conversation with Maxine Dennis for the 2025 BIGSPD conference.

Join André from The Mental Elf for episode three of the BIGSPD 2025 Podcast in conversation with Maxine Denn... more

Relational Practice: making hope possible rather than despair convincing.

Join André from The Mental Elf for episode two of the BIGSPD 2025 Podcast as he discusses relational practice and democratic mental health with Professor Mick McKeown. Mick i... more

Exploring DBT: Techniques, Efficacy, and Lived Experience #BIGSPD25

Welcome to episode 1 of the BIGSPD 2025 podcast, hosted by André from the Mental Elf. This episode dives deep into Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with guest experts Professor M... more

In the final episode of the 2025 IoPPN Research Festival podcast, André from The Mental Elf welcomes Dr. Darren Williams from Kings College London to discuss the upcoming festival.

Dr. Williams shares insights into the diverse range of topics and s... more

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Maxine Dennis
Consultant clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst
Episode: From Trauma to Trust: a Journey in Psychotherapy.
Mick McKeown
A mental health nurse and professor of democratic mental health at the University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire
Episode: Cultivating Democratic Mental Health: Relational Practice and Cooperation
Femi Oyebode
Professor of Psychiatry known for his work at the intersection of art and mental health, author of 'Sims Symptoms in the Mind'.
University of Birmingham
Episode: From Chekhov to Psychedelics: A Conversation with Femi Oyebode
Dan Stein
Professor and psychiatrist at the University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Episode: From Prozac to Performance: Dan Stein Discusses Cosmetic Psychopharmacology
Mel Ball
Director for Lived Experience at the Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: Mel Ball - The Wind and the Sun: A Fable of Lived Experience Leadership
David Nutt
A leading psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist known for his advocacy for the rational use of regulated drugs.
Imperial College London
Episode: David Nutt on Alcohol: The Ultimate Psychopharmacological Challenge
Barbara Franke
Professor of Molecular Psychiatry at Radboud University Medical Center, specializing in ADHD research.
Radboud University Medical Center
Episode: Understanding Biological Pathways Towards ADHD: Barbara Franke's 40-Year Tour of ADHD Research #BAP2024
Melanie Amna Abas
Professor of Global Mental Health and a psychiatric epidemiologist at King's College London.
King's College London
Episode: Melanie Abas - Global mental health and the ambition to end HIV/AIDS

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Douglas Badenoch
Host of the Mental Elf, leading discussions with mental health experts and focusing on current research and clinical practices.

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From Trauma to Trust: a Journey in Psychotherapy.
Q: What's your ethos in that regard?
I acknowledge that there is a power imbalance and invite individuals to express their feelings about it.
Emily Simonoff - The King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People
Q: What will the new clinical research facility offer that current services do not?
It will allow for more integrated research and clinical practice, helping researchers address pressing clinical challenges.
Emily Simonoff - The King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People
Q: How is the Paris Maudsley Center going to enhance pediatric mental health care?
The new center aims to improve collaboration between clinicians and researchers to address pivotal questions in child mental health effectively.
Emily Simonoff - The King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People
Q: What are some of the reasons for the recent increase in youth mental health issues?
Simonoff suggests several hypotheses including the impact of COVID-19 and social media on young people's mental well-being.
Veenu Gupta: The Evolution of Lived Experience Roles #NRSMH24
Q: Can you give us some outline of the specific ways, specific roles in which the lived experience workforce can make a difference?
The lived experience workforce can make a difference by opening up conversations, informing research agendas, and providing peer support in clinical settings, making it easier for patients to communicate their difficulties.

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This podcast features interviews with leading experts in mental health, covering a wide array of topics relevant to researchers, clinicians, and practitioners in the field. The episodes often stem from major mental health events and conferences, presenting insights into current mental health research, clinical practices, and emerging trends. Notably, discussions frequently include personal experiences and perspectives from individuals directly impacted by mental health issues, which adds a unique depth to the content. This podcast aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application in mental health care, making it a valuable resource for professionals and anyone interested in the latest developments in mental health.

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1. Maxine Dennis
2. Mick McKeown
3. Femi Oyebode
4. Dan Stein
5. Mel Ball
6. David Nutt
7. Barbara Franke
8. Melanie Amna Abas

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