John McGowan, Angela Gilchrist and Rachel Terry discuss the psychology of the forthcoming UK referendum on membership of the European Union. Note: This podcast was recorded before the tragic […]
We have the right to offend, but when should we?
Following the Charlie Hebdo attacks Angela Gilchrist looks at how we think about those we see as ‘different’.
We need brave people to speak out
Angela Gilchrist on the launch of ‘Understanding Psychosis and Schizophrenia’ , a new report from the British Psychological Society.
Robin Williams, depression and the complex causes of suicide
While many people who kill themselves have been experiencing the extreme distress we might think of as depression, that’s not always the case and is rarely the whole explanation. This article […]
Madiba’s magic
Following the death of Nelson Mandela Angela Gilchrist reflects on her time as a young journalist in South Africa and the process of national reconciliation.
Wounded healer? A qualification without ceremony
I innocently posted an item on Twitter the other day about Marsha Linehan, one of the world’s best known clinical psychologists and the creator of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Linehan […]
It’s Brave but is it Helpful?
When a celebrity like Stephen Fry can publicly admit that he’s recently attempted suicide and others like Catherine Zeta-Jones announce they’re checking into a clinic for maintenance of a bipolar […]