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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.

# Episode Title Description People Date
36 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. Klaus Ebmeier 21 Mar 2017
35 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. Phil Burnet 30 Jan 2017
34 Cognitive approaches to treating psychosis Professor Daniel Freeman discusses his research into how psychosis can be treated through the use of cognitive behavioural techniques Daniel Freeman 12 May 2016
33 Creative Commons 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. Charlotte Allan 13 Oct 2015
32 Creative Commons 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. Charlotte Allan 09 Oct 2015
31 Creative Commons MRC Dementia's platform Dr Clare Mackay, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, gives a talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. Clare Mackay 09 Oct 2015
30 Creative Commons 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. Emma O’Brien 09 Oct 2015
29 Creative Commons 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. Klaus Ebmeier 09 Oct 2015
28 Creative Commons Engaging with the community Marianne Talbot, author and philospher, gives a talk for the Oxford Conference on Psychiatry and Ageing. Marianne Talbot 09 Oct 2015
27 Creative Commons 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. Hugh Series 09 Oct 2015
26 Creative Commons 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. Bart Sheehan 08 Oct 2015
25 Creative Commons 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, Phillip Wilkinson 08 Oct 2015
24 Creative Commons 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. Chris Graham 08 Oct 2015
23 Creative Commons 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. Laurel Hixon 08 Oct 2015
22 Creative Commons 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. Charlotte Allan 08 Oct 2015
21 Creative Commons Creating the evidence base for prescribing in psychiatry Associate Professor Andrea Cipriani discusses his research that involves synthesising evidence for psychiatric medications Andrea Cipriani 01 Jun 2015
20 Creative Commons Early Intervention in Psychosis Dr Matthew Broome discusses what is known about predicting the risk of transition to psychosis in high risk groups Matthew Broome 14 May 2015
19 Creative Commons Impact of genetics on neuropsychopharmacology Professor Paul Harrison discusses the genetics of mental health conditions Paul Harrison 24 Mar 2015
18 Using ketamine in treatment resistant depression Dr Rupert McShane is interviewed about his current research into the antidepressant effects of ketamine infusion Rupert McShane 24 Feb 2015
17 Creative Commons 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. Seena Fazel 10 Feb 2015
16 Creative Commons Antidepressants, neurobiology and therapeutics Professor Phil Cowen discusses the neurobiological basis of antidepressants and future treatment mechanisms Phil Cowen 08 Dec 2014
15 Creative Commons 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. Catherine Harmer 02 Jul 2014
14 Creative Commons 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. Mina Fazel 17 Jun 2014
13 Creative Commons 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. Francis Vergunst 14 Apr 2014
12 Creative Commons 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. Stephen Puntis 14 Apr 2014
11 Creative Commons 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 past 20 years. David Thurston 25 Mar 2014
10 Creative Commons 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. Keith Hawton 25 Mar 2014
9 Creative Commons Sustainable mental health An introduction to key aspects of sustainable mental health, and how this can be applied across the NHS more widely. Daniel Maughan 21 Jan 2014
8 Creative Commons 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. Belinda Lennox 21 Jan 2014
7 Creative Commons Psychological medicine Interview with Professor Sharpe about psychological medicine and his randomised controlled trial investigating the treatment of depression in people with cancer. Michael Sharpe 15 Oct 2013
6 Creative Commons Community treatment orders An interview with Professor Burns about social psychiatry and his randomised controlled trial into community treatment orders. Tom Burns 15 Oct 2013
5 Creative Commons Dementia An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of dementia. Charlotte Allan, Daniel Maughan 15 Oct 2013
4 Creative Commons Delirium An overview of the clinical diagnosis, investigation and management of delirium. Charlotte Allan, Daniel Maughan 15 Oct 2013
3 Creative Commons Anxiety disorders An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of anxiety disorders. Charlotte Allan, Daniel Maughan 15 Oct 2013
2 Creative Commons Schizophrenia An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of schizophrenia. Charlotte Allan, Daniel Maughan 15 Oct 2013
1 Creative Commons Bipolar Disorder An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of bipolar disorder. Charlotte Allan, Daniel Maughan 15 Oct 2013