Behind the Stigma

By: Behind the Stigma
  • Summary

  • Hosted and produced by Seiara Imanova, a PhD student from University of Birmingham, Behind the Stigma is a pioneering podcast that bridges the gap between the general public and the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health.

    Each episode offers a deep dive into cutting-edge research, featuring conversations with leading experts and top researchers in the field. Take a listen, as we uncover the science, challenge misconceptions, and bridge the crucial gap between academia and the everyday.







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Episodes
  • Exercise, Depression & Research in Psychiatry with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
    Jan 10 2025

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    In this episode of Behind the Stigma, we delve into the transformative world of lifestyle psychiatry with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a third-year psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa.

    We explore the role of exercise in managing mild to moderate depression, its potential as a therapeutic modality alongside traditional treatments, and the broader implications for mental health care.

    We also discuss the challenges of publication bias in mental health research, the integration of AI in systematic reviews, and ethical considerations in advancing critical psychiatry. Dr. Fabiano shares insights from his groundbreaking research on exercise, mental health, and even its darker side as a form of self-harm.

    About Nicholas Fabiano
    Nicholas Fabiano is a third year psychiatry resident in the University of Ottawa, in Canada. His research interests encompass diagnostic imaging, meta-research, mental health (particularly the role of exercise and physical activity), suicide prevention, systematic reviews, and the intersection of psychiatry with broader health and social issues.
    Twitter: https://x.com/NTFabiano
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntfabiano/?originalSubdomain=ca
    Website: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=Ph8ryrMAAAAJ

    Papers:
    - How to prescribe physical activity for depression.
    - Is exercise a form of self-harm?
    - Reporting bias in imaging diagnostic test accuracy studies: are studies with positive conclusions or titles submitted and published faster?

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Colonization and Mental Health with Dr. Summer Fakhro
    Dec 15 2024

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    In this week's episode of Behind the Stigma, we are joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Summer Fakhro with a discussion on Colonization and Mental Health.

    We define Colonialism and explore the deep and lasting psychological effects of colonization on different communities. We discuss how historical trauma, displacement, and cultural erasure continue to shape the mental well-being of individuals today, particularly with the focus on oppression happening in Palestine.

    From intergenerational trauma to the modern-day struggle for identity and healing, we delve into the psychological scars left by colonial systems, resilience stories and how to move toward de-colonization in Western therapeutic practices. Chapter Markers Added!

    About Summer Fakhro
    Dr. Fakhro is a Clinical Psychologist at The Lighthouse Arabia UAE. She completed her master’s and doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at UCL in the UK. She has 10 years of clinical experience working with people of all ages, and a particular expertise in understanding primary attachment relationships (parent-child) and broader family dynamics. Currently she is focused on better contextualizing her psychological practice to the history & culture of the region, and supporting clients through the current context of regional instability and trauma.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Personality Disorders, Neoliberalism, and Survivor Voices with Dr. Jay Watts
    Nov 24 2024

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    In this compelling episode of Behind the Stigma, we are joined by award-winning clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and activist Dr. Jay Watts to explore critical perspectives on mental health.

    We delve into the impact of neoliberalism on mental health services, the challenges of Personality Disorders with a focus on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and the rise of trauma-informed care. Dr. Watts shares her insights on epistemic injustice in mental health care, and the importance of amplifying patient voices.

    Drawing on her lived experiences as a psychiatric survivor, Dr. Watts offers a powerful critique of traditional frameworks while envisioning a more compassionate and equitable future for mental health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of mental health, society, and systemic change. Chapter markers added!

    About Dr. Watts
    Dr. Watts is an award winning clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and activist based in the UK. She is known for her work in critical mental health and her critiques of psychiatric diagnoses and treatment practices. She advocates for a more compassionate and socially aware approach to mental health care, often focusing on the social and political factors that contribute to mental distress.

    Dr. Watts has written extensively on topics like trauma, the medicalization of distress, and the mental health impacts of inequality. She is also a public speaker and has contributed to various publications and media outlets to raise awareness about mental health from a more humanistic and intersectional perspective.

    Website: https://jaywatts.co.uk/
    Twitter: https://x.com/Shrink_at_Large
    Paper: The epistemic injustice of borderline personality disorder


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    1 hr and 7 mins

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