Watch Perspectives: a panel show from Priory
Perspectives, a series of panel discussions on the biggest topics in mental health and addictions, releases quarterly on the Priory Youtube channel.
Featuring a range of experts in psychiatry, therapy and treating of a range of conditions related to mental health and addictions, each episode gives incredible insights into how we can all mange our mental health in the modern world.
Find each episode of Perspectives as they drop below. To catch future episodes as soon as they drop:
- Head to the Priory YouTube channel
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Perspectives Ep 5: Is ketamine the UK's next drug crisis
Ketamine use is on the rise - so is it the UK's next drug crisis?
In this episode of Perspectives, our panel of experts tackle the issues behind ketamine’s rise and delve into the risks and consequences of this drug.
On the panel:
- Dr David McLaughlan - Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Curb
- Debbie Longsdale - Therapy Services Director
- Claire Rimmer - Lead Addiction Therapist
Perspectives Ep 4: Navigating the young people's mental health crisis
The mental health of our children and young people seems to be in decline - but what are the reasons behind it and what can we do to better support them?
In this episode of Perspectives, we discuss the state of young people's mental health today and outline what everyone, from parents to industry professionals, can do to help.
On the panel:
- Jake Mills - CEO of charity Chasing the Stigma
- Debbie Longsdale - Therapy Services Director
- Dr Victoria Chamorro - Consultant Psychiatrist
Perspectives Ep 3: Exploring women's mental health
Almost one in five women experience symptoms of a common mental health disorder. What factors are driving these issues in women, and what can we do to offer them more effective support? All that is explored with our panel in episode 3.
On the panel:
- Dr Samir Shah - Consultant Psychiatrist
- Debbie Longsdale - Therapy Services Director
- Dr Victoria Chamorro - Consultant Psychiatrist
Perspectives Ep 2: What is catastrophising and how do we stop?
Episode 2 focuses in on catastrophising. In an increasingly uncertain world, how do we stay positive and build a resilient state of wellbeing in the face of climate anxiety, the rise of AI and the negative news cycle?
On the panel:
- David McLaughlin - Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Curb
- Debbie Longsdale - Therapy Services Director
- Dr Donald Masi - Consultant Psychiatrist
Perspectives Ep 1: staying sober (or cutting down) over winter
In the first episode, which is out now, we take on the matter of staying sober (or cutting down) over winter.
On the panel:
- David McLaughlin - Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Curb
- Debbie Longsdale - Therapy Services Director
- Dr Donald Masi - Consultant Psychiatrist
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