In this episode, Dr James Le Bas, a retired psychiatrist, shares his personal journey with Prof Richard Newton through mental illness and the stigma associated with it. He discusses the concept of 'brash humility,' the impact of his experiences on his professional identity, and the importance of open conversations in reducing stigma. The dialogue explores the intersection of patient and psychiatrist experiences, the role of supervision, and the therapeutic power of writing. Ultimately, they e...
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In this episode, Dr James Le Bas, a retired psychiatrist, shares his personal journey with Prof Richard Newton through mental illness and the stigma associated with it. He discusses the concept of 'brash humility,' the impact of his experiences on his professional identity, and the importance of open conversations in reducing stigma. The dialogue explores the intersection of patient and psychiatrist experiences, the role of supervision, and the therapeutic power of writing. Ultimately, they e...
Navigating Normality: Unravelling the Surge in Adult ADHD Diagnoses
Psych Matters
15 minutes
1 month ago
Navigating Normality: Unravelling the Surge in Adult ADHD Diagnoses
In honour of ADHD Awareness Month, we're excited to share a special short episode on Adult ADHD, presented by Dr. Smita Verma. The concept of normality is pivotal in diagnosing adult ADHD, as common behaviours like distractibility or impulsivity, universal to human experience, only warrant a diagnosis when they cause significant functional impairment in specific contexts. A global shortage of ADHD stimulants reflects rising demand, with social media platforms like TikTok being one of the cont...
Psych Matters
In this episode, Dr James Le Bas, a retired psychiatrist, shares his personal journey with Prof Richard Newton through mental illness and the stigma associated with it. He discusses the concept of 'brash humility,' the impact of his experiences on his professional identity, and the importance of open conversations in reducing stigma. The dialogue explores the intersection of patient and psychiatrist experiences, the role of supervision, and the therapeutic power of writing. Ultimately, they e...
