Discussions in Tunbridge Wells
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.
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
Sep 3, 2022
53 min
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
Jan 27, 2020
55 min
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
Jan 15, 2020
37 min
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/
Jun 28, 2019
37 min
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/
Apr 9, 2019
52 min
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.
Jan 17, 2019
1 hr 31 min
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/
Nov 8, 2018
39 min
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
Jul 2, 2018
50 min
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/
May 17, 2018
1 hr 25 min
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/
Feb 8, 2018
33 min