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Nirvana Principle Show
We challenge misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bring about healthy discussions. Your host is Dr. Hassan Mallick, a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to uphold the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nirvana.principle Email: the.nirvana.principle@gmail.com
Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Ms. Penny Woolfall, a dedicated carer and advocate for carer rights to talk about her experiences as a carer, feedback from carer groups and share practical advice and concerns when you are caring for a loved one with a mental illness.
0:00 trailer 1:20 Welcome to Part 2 and Disclaimer 1:55 Intro Music 2:08 How can carers keep themselves healthy 6:56 Open Dialogue 10:50 Keto Diet and the brain 18:36 Medication Adherence 27:04 Carb Craving and Antipsychotics 29:07 Fasting 31:20 being a carer in the ward round 34:38 Consent 38:47 Should a doctor talk to the carer alone? 42:10 Culture Shift 44:37 CNWL and Open Dialogue 47:34 Humanistic approaches 42:23 Carers and Payments 54:43 The grief of a carer and dealing with stigma 61:41 CNWL and lived experience 68:11 training for trainees- thinking together 71:00 Outro and thankyous
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About the Host: Dr.Hassan Mallick is an award winning higher trainee in psychiatry at the Central and North West London NHS Trust. They are an advocate for human rights, trauma informed care and work tirelessly as an advocate for mental health patients. Under their alias of "Nirvana Principle" , Hassan is also a podcast host @melodicdistraction7368 radio in Liverpool, DJ @BloopLondonRadio and a music producer @capemonzerecords . They lead on creative projects to inform the public about psychology and create healthy and informed discussions about mental health around the world.
About the QI Project: "humanistic community mental health podcasts" is a quality improvement project supported by CNWL NHS trust that aims to reduce trainee anxiety when joining community mental health service, provide an "on-demand" and flexible approach to learning about facets of the community for patients, carers and NHS staff.
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We welcome Ms. Penny Woolfall, a dedicated carer and advocate for carer rights to talk about her experiences as a carer, feedback from carer groups and share practical advice and concerns when you are caring for a loved one with a mental illness.
Be sure to catch part 2 of this episode, releasing 23rd August 2023.
Please be sure to leave us some feedback by leaving a comment or , if you are part of NHS staff, by completing this survey: https://forms.gle/qoKV3N1UwX6feUTaA
Stay in touch with: X (twitter) : @hassanmalick17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nirvana.principle
About the Host: Dr.Hassan Mallick is an award winning higher trainee in psychiatry at the Central and North West London NHS Trust. They are an advocate for human rights, trauma informed care and work tirelessly as an advocate for mental health patients. Under their alias of "Nirvana Principle" , Hassan is also a podcast host @melodicdistraction7368 radio in Liverpool, DJ @BloopLondonRadio and a music producer @capemonzerecords . They lead on creative projects to inform the public about psychology and create healthy and informed discussions about mental health around the world.
About the QI Project: "humanistic community mental health podcasts" is a quality improvement project supported by CNWL NHS trust that aims to reduce trainee anxiety when joining community mental health service, provide an "on-demand" and flexible approach to learning about facets of the community for patients, carers and NHS staff.
0:00 Trailer 1:53 Disclaimer and Welcome 2:36 Intro 2:53 Hello to Penny 10:32 Current involvement of Carers 19:34 Loss Around SMI 24:20 Viewing a patient as diagnosis 28:00 Pennys Journey 36:01 Delusions and Context 40:35 Crisis: When is it an emergency? 43:10 Changes in Police callout 46:06 Liaison and Diversion Service 51:20 Story: Being a carer as a psychiatrist 55:39 People who have walked through fire
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In this episode we’re talking about complex emotional needs aka EUPD, and the services that community teams offer.
To help us understand this we have CEN clinician Josie Geddes talkings about
- Contemporary understandings of CEN diagnosis and treatment
- Therapies offered in the CEN pathway
- What makes a good referral to the CEN pathway?
- Trust transformation
- Taking care of yourself and ensuring wellbeing while in the CMHT.
- Experts by Experience and Co-Production
- Recommended resources for working with Complex Emotional Needs
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About the Project:
This Quality Improvement project is led by Dr. Hassan Mallick MRCPsych, a psychiatry specialist in training at the Central and North West London NHS Trust. The project aims to enhance the wellbeing of trainees transitioning into CNWL CMHTs by providing a flexible, accessible, and contextual learning tool. This project will offer peer-support, normalize vulnerability, and disseminate information that may not be available in handbooks and induction kits. Additionally, this initiative may provide valuable insights into the work of health professionals for the general public.
About the Host: Dr.Hassan Mallick MRCPsych aka Nirvana Principle are a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering.
Disclaimer: All conversations in this podcast series are general discussions and should not be taken for medical advice. Please get in touch with your GP or local health services for help personalised to you. The opinions shared in this project are the views of the guest and host and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CNWL NHS organisation.
Want to be part of this project or have some feedback?Get in touch at hassan.mallick@nhs.net
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In this episode I talk to my colleague Suad Yusuf who is a Community Navigator . We discuss what their role entails, the pragmatic support their role offers, the referral process, what is community living well, social prescription, the duty of the council in housing, what is a housing register, and the paperwork difficulties of service users.
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About the QI Project
This Quality Improvement project is led by Dr. Hassan Mallick MRCPsych, a psychiatry specialist in training at the Central and North West London NHS Trust. The project aims to enhance the wellbeing of trainees transitioning into CNWL CMHTs by providing a flexible, accessible, and contextual learning tool. This project will offer peer-support, normalize vulnerability, and disseminate information that may not be available in handbooks and induction kits. Additionally, this initiative may provide valuable insights into the work of health professionals for the general public.
About the Host: Dr.Hassan Mallick MRCPsych aka Nirvana Principle are a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering.
Disclaimer: All conversations in this podcast series are general discussions and should not be taken for medical advice. Please get in touch with your GP or local health services for help personalised to you. The opinions shared in this project are the views of the guest and host and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CNWL NHS organisation.
Want to be part of this project or have some feedback?Get in touch at [hassan.mallick@nhs.net] Socials: twitter: https://twitter.com/hassanmallick17 https://twitter.com/nirvanaprincip1 https://www.instagram.com/nirvana.principle
mentalhealth #housing #citycouncil #socialprescription #socialneeds #housing #councilhousing #community #cnwl #psychiatry #psychology #trainee #england #uk #london
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In this episode we’re talking about the life of the psychiatry registrar within a community team.
This recording is geared more towards doctors joining the CMHT , and we have two registrars Dr.Sadaf Aleem and Dr.Hassan Mallick discussing:
How to organize your work week
What an average day is like
what is a busy day like for you?
how to use MDT to its maximum benefit.
How to manage boundaries when you have to stay late
How do referrals come in and out of the CMHT
What a good referral for a trainee registrar is?
About the QI Project
This Quality Improvement project is led by Dr. Hassan Mallick MRCPsych, a psychiatry specialist in training at the Central and North West London NHS Trust. The project aims to enhance the wellbeing of trainees transitioning into CNWL CMHTs by providing a flexible, accessible, and contextual learning tool. This project will offer peer-support, normalize vulnerability, and disseminate information that may not be available in handbooks and induction kits. Additionally, this initiative may provide valuable insights into the work of health professionals for the general public.
Please do leave us some feedback in the comments section or by filling this form out: https://forms.gle/4hyF54qX64kJJTcRA
About the Host: Dr.Hassan Mallick MRCPsych aka Nirvana Principle are a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering.
Disclaimer: All conversations in this podcast series are general discussions and should not be taken for medical advice. Please get in touch with your GP or local health services for help personalised to you. The opinions shared in this project are the views of the guest and host and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CNWL NHS organisation.
Want to be part of this project or have some feedback?Get in touch at [hassan.mallick@nhs.net]
Socials: twitter: [https://twitter.com/hassanmallick17] https://twitter.com/nirvanaprincip1 https://www.instagram.com/nirvana.principle
mentalhealth #registrar #traineepsychiatrist #ct #st #specialtytraining #highertraining #doctor #nhsuk #community #cnwl #psychiatry #psychology #trainee #england #uk #london #nhs
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How can we make sense of things that should never have happened? With the help of therapist Josie Geddes we understand the neuro-biological mechanisms of trauma, how therapists create a safe space , and how the discovery of PTSD treatment was a walk in the park.
About the Host
Dr. Hassan Mallick, is a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering.
About the Show
We hope to serve our community and society through the Nirvana Principle Show: challenging misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bringing about healthy discussions
Stay in touch with Josie @ JGCounselling.
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Join Fatima Hashmi and Dr.Hassan Mallick on the Nirvana Principle Show: Anatomy of Relationships as they navigate the heartbreak minefield (filled with love-bombs)using attachment theory, how being a mental health professional affects relationships, and talk about the flags that matter in the dating sphere
Be sure to follow us on on socials @nirvanaprinciple to stay up to date with our shows and philanthropic work!
potty mouth warning Fatima was quite serious before the recording “Listen Hassan, I don’t think I can take anyone seriously if they don't swear…” so just a heads-up that we’re dropping some f-bombs in this one, so maybe not listen when your parents are around …or your kids…and if this is my mum listening in , I’m sorry Ma.
Love,
Hassan and the Nirvana Principle Team
About the Guest
Fatima Hashmi has a background of biology and research studies in London and is currently working in Chicago as a relational therapist. She is also launching her own podcast series called “Degrees of Attachment” on Spotify (stay tuned!).
About Nirvana Principle
Dr.Hassan Mallick aka Nirvana Principle are a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use NPS as a platform to challenge misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bring about healthy discussions.
Listen to the show with music on Melodic Distraction Radio:
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/nirvana-principle-show-anatomy-of-relationships-with-fatima-hashmi-20230414?id=59311
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In the current, politically charged climate of xenophobia, fear and prejudice towards immigrants and asylum seekers we discuss refugee mental health with psychiatrist and professor Dr. Cornelilus Katona, who holds multiple accolades and roles including medial and research director at the Helen Bamber Foundation, a human rights charity.
We use Dr. Katona’s experience and knowledge to understand the lingo of refugee mental health, the psychological effect of detainment on asylum seekers, and the vicarious suffering of doctors and professionals who care for this vulnerable group.
Trigger Warning We discuss difficult topics like torture, human trafficking and moral injury. If these are difficult topics for you please check out one of our other episodes.
Special thanks to Dr. Sheharyaar Azeem and Dr. Ali Manghi for their help with research for this episode.
Hear the show with music on Melodic Distraction Radio:
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/nirvana-principle-show-refugee-mental-health-with-dr-cornelilus-katona-20230104?id=56809
Find out more about Helen Bamber Foundation:
https://www.helenbamber.org/
About Nirvana Principle Show
We hope to serve our community and society through the Nirvana Principle Show: challenging misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bringing about healthy discussions.
Your Host
Dr. Hassan Mallick, is a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering.
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nirvana-principle-show/message
Attention all Star Wars fans, from the outer rims to the core worlds! Have you ever wondered about the psychological profiles of your favorite characters? Well, look no further because Dr. Ameer Hamza and Dr. Hassan Mallick are here to explore the galaxy's most intriguing minds.
Join us as we discuss what diagnosis we would give Anakin Skywalker if he walked into our clinic, delve into the twisted psyche of Darth Sidious, examining his inherent Dark Tetrad traits that allowed him to gain control over the entire galaxy. But don't worry, we won't leave you on the dark side for too long. We'll also explore the ethics of rebellion, looking at characters such as Luke Skywalker, Ezra, and Andor, who fought against the Empire and its tyranny.
And if that's not enough to get you excited, follow us on social media @NirvanaPrinciple to stay up to date with all our projects! We promise to bring you more fascinating insights into the human (and alien) mind, along with some intergalactic tunes from Dr.Mallick's electronic music alter ego, Nirvana Principle.
So, grab your lightsabers and join us on a journey to explore the fascinating psychology of the Star Wars universe. May the force be with you, always!
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We kick off season 2 talking about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Together with guest Dr.Mavia Capanna we share stories of the evolving picture of ADHD as individuals grow older, from masking symptoms to fit into society to its toll on romantic relationships. We discuss the evolving paradigms of ADHD: the negative impact of substance misuse as coping strategies and the new found relationships between hyper focus, success and intelligence.
This episode is dedicated to Sanjay.
Listen Back with music on Melodic Distraction radio-
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/shows/nirvana-principle-show?id=49931
Guest
Dr Capanna is a psychiatry registrar in London. Her main passion and drive is around safe provision of care and wellbeing of doctors in the UK. She started this through research in the University of Southampton and then continued via numerous leadership roles locally, regionally, and nationally within the BMA and other stakeholder groups. She has worked across fields in psychiatry and has a special interest in the criminal justice system and medico-legal ethical dilemmas.
About Nirvana Principle show
We hope to serve our community and society through the Nirvana Principle Show: challenging misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about mental health and bringing about healthy discussions.
About Nirvana Principle
Dr. Hassan Mallick, is a London-based psychiatrist, broadcaster and electronic musician. They use creative social awareness projects to upholds the ideals of social justice, equality and the right to live a life free from suffering.
Links to find out more about ADHD-
https://adhduk.co.uk/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/adhd-and-mental-health/
**Our guest for this episode is Dr.Mischa Mockett MRCPsych. He is a consultant psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) as well as the Training Program Director for Intellectual Disability in North West England . On this world autism day special we discuss contemporary understandings of autism, social dynamics of intelligence, historical misinformation challenges and the current educational and diagnostic services available in the UK.
About the Host**
Dr.Hassan Mallick is a UK-based Pakistani psychiatrist, DJ and electronic musician. He is a recently inducted member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He uses creative experiences and philanthropic projects to merge his dual passions for improving society and finding a place in the world.
About the Show
The Nirvana Principle Show creates a space to discuss psychological concepts and widen perspectives on mental health. Mallick draws his insights from his 7 years of experience as a medical professional, DJ and founder of an underground music label in Pakistan, The Black Peach Project.
We hope to educate and entertain; the music for each episode is tailor-made to suit each discussion.
Originally aired on Melodic Distraction Radio:
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/nirvana-principle-show-world-of-autism-20220406?id=51076
Our guests for this episode are Dr.Laura Bladon and Dr.Will Davis. They are “higher trainee” adult psychiatrists based in North West England. With mothers day around the corner we thought to share the darker and more difficult side of motherhood.. We discuss the mental health challenges new mothers face such as postnatal depression and psychosis, OCD as well as the mental benefits of breastfeeding.
Trigger warning This episode also contains discussion on suicide, miscarriage and harm to babies including infanticide. If these are difficult topics for you please check out one of our other episodes.
The Nirvana Principle Show creates a space to discuss psychological concepts and widen perspectives on mental health. Mallick draws his insights from his 7 years of experience as a medical professional, DJ and founder of an underground music label in Pakistan, The Black Peach Project.
We hope to educate and entertain; the music for each episode is tailor-made to suit each discussion.
About Nirvana Principle
Dr.Hassan Mallick, a UK-based Pakistani psychiatrist and electronic musician merges his dual passions for music and mental health into a harmonious whole under the alias “Nirvana Principle”.
This episode originally aired on Liverpool's Melodic Distraction radio 02.03.22.
Follow the link to listen to the entire episode (with music!):
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/shows/nirvana-principle-show?id=49931
Our guest is Dr.Harry Witchel, Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of California at Berkeley; currently an award winning Discipline leader in Physiology at Brighton and Sussex Medical school. He is a neuroscientist, author, broadcaster and academic.
We use his book “You are what you hear: how music and territory make us who we are” as a basis to discuss how genres are like breakfast, chew on some Auditory Cheesecake, wonder why we listen to sad music and share what scientists realized when they put microphones in women’s uteri.
About Nirvana Principle
Dr.Hassan Mallick, a UK-based Pakistani psychiatrist and electronic musician merges his dual passions for music and mental health into a harmonious whole under the alias “Nirvana Principle”.
The Nirvana Principle Show creates a space to discuss psychological concepts and widen perspectives on mental health. Mallick draws his insights from his 7 years of experience as a medical professional, DJ and founder of an underground music label in Pakistan, The Black Peach Project.
This episode originally aired on Liverpool's Melodic Distraction Radio, you can hear the full version (with music)-
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/nirvana-principle-show-music-and-the-mind-20220202?id=49968
Stay in touch with us:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nirvana.principle
Twitter- @nirvanaprincip1
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nirvanaprinciple
Have a guest recommendation for the show?
the.nirvana.principle@gmail.com
The first featured guest is Dr.Idris Jinadu, a psychiatrist based in North West England with roots in Lagos, Nigeria. They discuss the neurobiology of money, money and wellness and ponder over questions like “why isn't everyone rich?"
About Nirvana Principle
Dr. Hassan Mallick, a UK-based Pakistani psychiatrist and electronic musician merges his dual passions for music and mental health into a Dr.Hassan Mallick, a UK-based Pakistani psychiatrist and electronic musician merges his dual passions for music and mental health into a harmonious whole under the alias “Nirvana Principle”.
The Nirvana Principle Show creates a space to discuss psychological concepts and widen perspectives on mental health. Mallick draws his insights from his 7 years of experience as a medical professional, DJ and founder of an underground music label in Pakistan, Black Peach Project.
This episode originally aired on Liverpool's Melodic Distraction Radio, you can hear the full version (with music)-
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/nirvana-principle-show-money-behaviour-20211013?id=48159
Stay in touch with us:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nirvana.principle
Twitter- @nirvanaprincip1
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nirvanaprinciple
Have a guest recommendation for the show?
the.nirvana.principle@gmail.com
Dr. Hassan Mallick, a UK-based Pakistani psychiatrist and electronic musician merges his dual passions for music and mental health into a harmonious whole under the alias “Nirvana Principle”.The Nirvana Principle Show creates a space to discuss psychological concepts and widen perspectives on mental health. Mallick draws his insights from his 7 years of experience as a medical professional, DJ and founder of an underground music label in Pakistan, The Black Peach Project.
This Episode is titled ‘Psychedelics and Mental Health.'
It features guest Dr. Maruf Mustapha, a psychiatrist based in North West England with roots in Lagos, Nigeria. They discuss the neurobiology of psychedelics, drug scheduling, current research paradigms, and the use of magic mushrooms in mood disorders.
This episode was initially aired on 17.11.21 on Liverpool's Melodic Distraction Radio-
https://www.melodicdistraction.com/episodes/nirvana-principle-show-psychedelics-and-mental-health-20211117?id=48768
Stay in touch with us:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nirvana.principle
Twitter- @nirvanaprincip1
Have a guest recommendation for the show?
the.nirvana.principle@gmail.com