Discussions in Tunbridge Wells

John McGowan

Topical discussion of issues related to mental health, the NHS and anything else where we think psychology can add something.

  • 53 minutes 54 seconds
    Can we we all be superheroes?
    This edition features a discussion of superheroes and their role in mental health. Read more on our blog https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/can-we-all-be-superheroes
    3 September 2022, 3:28 pm
  • 55 minutes 31 seconds
    My Lawyer is a Real Terrier
    Psychologist Liz Spruin talks about dogs as supporters of vulnerable people in the justice system. Read more on the show page on our blog https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/my-lawyer-is-a-real-terrier
    27 January 2020, 12:53 pm
  • 37 minutes 4 seconds
    Reflecting the variety of life
    Some of our trainee clinical psychologists reflect on the experience of difference and what if means on the brink of qualification. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/reflecting-the-variety-of-life
    15 January 2020, 1:03 pm
  • 37 minutes 14 seconds
    What is Psychosis?
    Filmmaker John Richardson and Clinical Psychologist Anne Cooke on how we think about psychosis and schizophrenia. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-what-is-psychosis/
    28 June 2019, 12:46 pm
  • 52 minutes 18 seconds
    What is Home?
    With the UK (possibly) on the cusp of Brexit John, Laura and guests consider the meaning of home for people from the EU who have settled in Britain. Find out more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-what-is-home/
    9 April 2019, 4:46 pm
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    The Politics of Mental Health
    This week the panel dive into the political jungle with help from two special guests. Read more on the show page https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-the-politics-of-mental-health.
    17 January 2019, 5:48 pm
  • 39 minutes 3 seconds
    Working so that people don't need us any more
    John McGowan meets some trainee clinical psychologists who are just about to qualify. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/working-so-that-people-dont-need-us-anymore/
    8 November 2018, 7:00 pm
  • 50 minutes 20 seconds
    Understanding Your Teenagers
    In this week's episode our own Dr Alex Hassett discusses how brain research may help us understand the teenagers in our lives. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-understanding-your-teenagers
    2 July 2018, 3:59 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    Race and Mental Health
    Rachel Terry, Laura Lea, John McGowan and guests discuss two recent high profile publications on the subject of race in mental health. Read more on the show page on our blog https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/podcast-race-and-mental-health/
    17 May 2018, 4:51 pm
  • 33 minutes 26 seconds
    Shit happens and it drives us crazy
    This week Anne Cooke, Rachel Terry and John McGowan, discuss whether there is a viable alternative to psychiatric diagnosis. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/working-so-that-people-dont-need-us-anymore/
    8 February 2018, 11:13 pm
  • 51 minutes 34 seconds
    Zero Suicide: An idea whose time has not (and should not) come
    This week's podcast features the recording of a talk about suicide prevention and the 'Zero Suicide' initiative. Read more on the show page on our blog. https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/discursive/zero-suicide-an-idea-whose-time-has-not-and-should-not-come
    22 January 2018, 9:59 pm
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