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This is my mental health podcast for teenagers and adults, providing expert advice and support for staying psychologically healthy. Please do share, download and recommend to others, as I want this information to get out there and do some good. Thank you for listening and please also follow me on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok for more content.Take care,Dr Mark
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Living with ADHD can present it's own unique challenges and difficulties. Sadly, it can create additional mental health problems for the person. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Tom McCormick, he is a young man that is living with ADHD. Tom has struggled with his mental health from adolescence, and this caused problems for him at school and in his personal life. Tom had undiagnosed ADHD, wh...
Working with patients who have experienced trauma is part of my job as a psychologist. Trauma changes how the brain and the body functions and treatment is needed to assist and support that patient to recover.Breath work is a form of treatment that is used to support people who have experienced trauma. In this episode, I have the privilege to talk with Pat Divilly.Pat has been involved in the wellness industry for over fifteen years and has hosted retreats and personal development w...
Have you been told that you have an issue with attachment?Do you fall into the same negative patterns in relationships? Do you have a fear of abandonment and crave relationship security, often causing you dreadful anxiety? Attachment is something that we all share in common, as we are hard-wired to attach to other people. However, we don't have the same attachment style and depending on whether your's is healthy or not, this will impact how you deal and cope with relationships ...
Living with mental health difficulties can sometimes cause the person to become hopeless and feel that life is just too hard to live.This can leave the person vulnerable to having suicidal thoughts, which can change into plans and attempts. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Tanya Marwaha, she is a young person that pioneered youth mental health awareness during the pandemic from her bedroom. Tany...
Do you suffer from vicarious trauma?Do you know what it is and how it can effect you?If you do have vicarious trauma, what can you do about it?Vicarious trauma can be a serious issue for people who's job it is work with people who have been traumatised. It is also an issue for people who witness trauma happening to other people.Certain professions are more prone to this than others, but vicarious trauma is something that can happen to anyone of us, especially with the images and st...
How well do you know yourself on a psychological level?Would you say that you have good self-awareness ?Have you been told that you have low or no self-awareness?Self-awareness is an issue that lots of people can struggle with.People with this issue can say and do things without consideration or understanding the impact on other people.They can go through life, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake and never look behind and think how it got there.No surprises, they can be v...
Do you struggle with bouts of loneliness?Is loneliness causing you poor mental health?Are you concerned about the impact of loneliness on someone you care about? Loneliness has been been described as a disease that can cause poor mental and physical health.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness has taken it's toll on people all over the world, from children to older people. Loneliness as an issue is serious, as it has the potential to make you sick and possibly end your life.Why is...
Are you experiencing grief?Are you trying to support someone who is grieving?Grief is one of the most intense psychological experiences we can go through.It consumes our life, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless and scared.Grief can cause a number of physical and mental health problems and sadly, grief can even end your life. Why is grief such a difficult issue to cope with?What happens in our body and brain when we are grieving?Is there anything we should do / not do that will help?...
What exactly is Toxic Masculinity?How does someone develop the issue of Toxic Masculinity? What can you do if you have an issue with Toxic Masculinity or know someone who has? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I explore the issue of Toxic Masculinity. This is an issue that is discussed a lot in the media at the moment and the impact that it has on society. But how does someone develop this issue and what can they and we do to deal with this? What is the psych...
Do you feel you have Burnout?Is Burnout something that you are concerned about, for you or for someone you care about? What exactly is Burnout and is it really such a big deal?In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Burnout. Burnout is a serious issue, creating poor physical and mental health for the person who has it. Burnout is not something to be taken lightly, as it can have drastic implications for the person's quality of life, ...
Have you been told you have an issue with Narcissism? Do you have someone in your life that you believe has an issue with Narcissism?Is there a Narcissist that is causing chaos in your life? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Narcissism. Someone with the issue of Narcissism will struggle with their relationships and may find that they are frequented isolated by people. The issue of Narcissism is a serious one, as it can cre...
Are you living with the pain of a broken heart?Have you been dealing with the end of a relationship that you didn't want to finish?Does your broken heart cause you to find life a struggle to live? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of heartbreak. A broken heart can happen to any of us and for lots of different reasons. We can suffer from heartbreak when we are adjusting to a difficult life-event such as the end of a relationship, someone...
Do you feel insecure about some aspect of yourself?Do you find it hard to accept yourself for all that you are?Does insecurity cause you to feel sad, anxious or depressed? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of insecurity. We can all feel insecurity and managing it is not always easy. We may feel anxious, scared and sad about some parts of who we are and find these hard to live with. Insecurity can leave us feeling we are not good enough ...
Do you find it hard to express your emotions and feelings? Do you try to control your feelings because you are afraid to appear weak?Have you been told that you are emotionally repressed? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of control. Control can be used as a way to deal with feelings we don't like and are afraid to express. We may feel embarrassed, ashamed or guilty about our feelings and so use control to stop ourselves experiencing t...
Suicide rates in England for 15-19 year olds are the highest they have been in 30 years.The loss of any young person to suicide is utterly tragic and obviously devasting to their family, friends and community. In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of teenage suicide. I'm honoured to be joined by Ben West. In 2018, when Ben was 17, his younger brother Sam who was 15 died by suicide. Ben and I talk honestly and openly about Sam, his mental health and...
Are you someone who is living with a diagnosis of Autism?Do you think you may have Autism? Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has Autism? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Autism. There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around Autism, leading to people struggling to make sense of what is happening and how to get help. In this episode I'm joined again by Dr Giovanni Giaroli, Consultan...
Do you struggle with Anorexia?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue Anorexia?Are you a family member or friend of someone living with Anorexia? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Anorexia. I'm joined by Dr Adrienne Key, (Consultant Psychiatrist) who has spent over 25 years in both the NHS and private sector and now works as a partner in the Chelsea and Harley Street Eating Disorder Service. Dr Key held the position of Senior...
Are you regularly using recreational drugs and this has now become a problem for you?Are you using drugs as a coping mechanism to deal with your life and feel trapped?Are you concerned that someone you care about does or may have a problem with drugs? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of drugs. People who have an issue with drugs can struggle with managing the impact of that in their life, it can and does cause chaos. Friends and family of the perso...
Do you find it hard to trust people? Are you weary of people's motives and are overly paranoid or suspicious? Do you put up a protective barrier to keep people away, as you feel that people in general can't be trusted? Have you been told that you have trust issues? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of trust. Having an issue with trust can lead to being sensitive to the motives of people, believing that they will always hurt or leave us.&nb...
Do you struggle with gambling issues?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue with gambling? Are you worried that you might be addicted to gambling ? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of gambling. I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have ...
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