Welcome to Complex, the podcast that cuts a clear path through all the information and misinformation that’s out there about our mental health. Because let’s face it – there’s so much of it! And a lot of it makes us worry – maybe I’ve got ADHD! Perhaps I’ve got empathy overload? Is my partner a narcissist? Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist and she’s on a mission to help you decide when to be concerned about what your mind is doing - and when not to be. Together with her expert guests – psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - she shares some valuable tips for how you can manage your mental health better.
With the help of listeners’ stories, Kimberley delves into different topics from helping you to work out whether you’re a people-pleaser and what you can do about it; to understanding what attachment theory is and how it affects your relationship; to unpicking social anxiety and how best to grapple with it. If you have a question or observation about mental health, then please let us know. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will make sure to do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
Please be aware that Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
Commissioning Producer: Izzy Lee-Poulton
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Welcome to Complex, the podcast that cuts a clear path through all the information and misinformation that’s out there about our mental health. Because let’s face it – there’s so much of it! And a lot of it makes us worry – maybe I’ve got ADHD! Perhaps I’ve got empathy overload? Is my partner a narcissist? Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist and she’s on a mission to help you decide when to be concerned about what your mind is doing - and when not to be. Together with her expert guests – psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - she shares some valuable tips for how you can manage your mental health better.
With the help of listeners’ stories, Kimberley delves into different topics from helping you to work out whether you’re a people-pleaser and what you can do about it; to understanding what attachment theory is and how it affects your relationship; to unpicking social anxiety and how best to grapple with it. If you have a question or observation about mental health, then please let us know. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will make sure to do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
Please be aware that Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
Commissioning Producer: Izzy Lee-Poulton
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to join her on her psychology podcast.
She's on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health to help create more self-awareness and understanding.
In this episode, Kimberley explores depression with clinical psychologist Dr Kevin Vento. It can be difficult to work out if you’re depressed or just low, blue, down, or plain sad. What are the symptoms of depression and what can you do to help yourself alongside diagnosis and treatment (or while you’re waiting to see someone)?
Please email complex@bbc.co.uk if there’s anything you would like Kimberley to explore. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
The Complex team: Host: Kimberley Wilson Guest: Dr Kevin Vento Producer: Kirsten Lass Assistant Producers: Katie Chandler Clarke and Riham Moussa Researcher: Grace Revill Science Editor: Rami Tzabar Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey Digital Lead: Richard Berry Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene And for BBC Sounds: Commissioning Producer: Izzy Lee-Poulton Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.