Welcome to the Mental Elf podcast, which features interviews with leading experts in mental health: researchers, clinicians, practitioners and experts by experience.
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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 and related fields.
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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 and related fields.
Check out the Mental Elf website for thousands of free blogs summarising the latest reliable mental health research.
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This Mental Elf podcast is part of the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network's Annual Scientific Meeting, 7th November 2024.
Host Douglas speaks with Dr. Veenu Gupta, Assistant Professor at Durham University, about the burgeoning role of the Lived Experience Workforce in mental health research. Dr. Gupta, who has personal experience with psychosis, shares insights into how lived experiences inform and shape research, training, and clinical practices.
The discussion delves into the historical context of lived experience roles, the challenges and benefits of integrating personal experiences with professional work, and the various roles within the lived experience workforce. Dr. Gupta also highlights findings from her PhD research, emphasising the importance of support, supervision, and balancing the power dynamics in research settings.
Tune in to learn about the evolution, current landscape, and future directions of lived experience roles in mental health research, as well as practical advice for both researchers and lived experience professionals.
00:00 The Evolution of Lived Experience Roles in Mental Health Research
00:34 Meet Dr. Veenu Gupta
02:16 Veenu's Journey and Research Focus
05:24 Challenges and Evolution in Lived Experience Roles
08:08 Historical Context of Lived Experience Work
12:18 Different Lived Experience Roles
15:54 Support Needs for Lived Experience Researchers
18:33 Future Directions and Support for Lived Experience Workforce
21:37 Final Question: Advice for Researchers and Health Professionals
21:46 Importance of Lived Experience in Research
22:35 Balancing Power Dynamics in Research
23:23 Challenges and Emotional Labour in Lived Experience Roles
25:46 Introduction to Q Studies
28:15 Feedback and Impact of Research
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