The science of the mind: investigating mental health - for iPad/Mac/PC

How do biology, psychology and social science contribute to our understanding of mental health and mental illness? How do the biomedical and biopsychosocial models compare when it comes to diagnosis and treatment? This album reveals the importance of the perspective scientists and health professionals take, and the difference it can make to treatment outcomes. The Blackthorn Garden case study illustrates a holistic approach to helping people with mental health conditions integrate themselves back into society. Clinical psychologist Neil Frude explores issues relating to both diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders; addiction psychiatrist Emily Finch illustrates how heroin and alcohol misuse could be considered to be a mental health conditions; and research scientist Martin Rossor’s discussion reveals the current position with research into treatments for Alzheimer’s dementia. This material forms part of The Open University module The science of the mind: investigating mental health

The science of the mind: investigating mental health

A short introduction to this album.

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02:37

The Blackthorn Garden

A typical day at Blackthorn Garden, a social enterprise venture which provides work placements for people with mental health problems.

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09:07

Talking about Blackthorn: the chief executive

Jan Prior talks about how people are referred to Blackthorn, the importance of teamwork, and the overall aims of the enterprise.

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06:27

Talking about Blackthorn: Workways co-ordinator

Chris Broderick explains the importance of role of Workways within the Blackthorn Garden.

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02:36

Talking about Blackthorn: referring GP

Local GP Sugina Hesketh explains why she sometimes refers patients to the Blackthorn Garden.

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02:20

Talking about Blackthorn: Colin

Colin, a co-worker, talks about how Blackthorn has helped him move forward with his life.

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02:01

Talking about Blackthorn: Geoff

Geoff, a co-worker, explains how Blackthorn has helped to give him back his sense of self-worth.

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02:58

Talking about Blackthorn: Vicky

Vicky, a co-worker, talks about some of the activities she's become involved with since coming to Blackthorn, and how they've helped her to regain her self-confidence.

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02:24

Diagnosis in mental health

Professor Neil Frude describes how diagnoses in mental health are made, and some of the challenges clinicians face when making a diagnosis.

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22:15

Treating the individual: GP perspective

Dr Sugina Hesketh talks about her approach to diagnosis and treatment of people with mental health problems.

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07:19

Treating the individual: psychologist perspective

Professor Neil Frude talks about the range of treatments available to people suffering from mental health problems.

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05:06

Treating severe cases

Professor Neil Frude talks about some of the issues arising when treating people with severe and enduring mental health problems.

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06:26

Treating addiction

Consultant addiction psychiatrist Emily Finch explores issues relating to treatment of people with drug and alcohol problems.

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18:52

Dementia drug research

Professor Martin Rossor talks about research into pharmacological interventions for Alzheimer’s dementia.

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11:50

Exploring the issues

Open University academic Dr Claire Rostron explores some of the issues raised by the tracks in this album.

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08:45

Introducing SDK228

SDK228 course team chair gives an overview of the course and what it sets out to achieve.

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04:43

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