Oliver’s mission to make mental healthcare more accessible and inclusive

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Moments in Mind

Pearson Clinical Assessment

13 episodes

1 week ago

A brand-new content series from Pearson Clinical Assessment.

In each episode, you’ll meet someone who makes a profound difference in other people’s wellbeing every single day.

From psychologists to occupational therapists to speech pathologists, you’ll hear about the moments that have changed their lives—and changed the lives of the people who they support.

Along the way, you’ll hear real-life stories of people’s struggle and strength – of professional intervention and inspiration – and journeys of personal discovery and recovery.

And in every episode, our guests reveal some of the proven strategies and trusted methods that have led to moments of breakthrough with their clients.

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Oliver’s mission to make mental healthcare more accessible and inclusive

Moments in Mind

27 minutes

1 week ago

Oliver’s mission to make mental healthcare more accessible and inclusive

We’ve saved one of our best conversations for last! In this season finale of Moments in Mind, Dr Oliver Suendermann takes us behind the scenes of Intellect in Singapore, one of the world’s fastest-growing mental health platforms. As Vice President, Clinical, Oliver spearheads efforts to dismantle stigma and radically scale access to mental healthcare by combining cutting-edgetechnology, cultural sensitivity and clinical excellence.

Oliver also shares anecdotes and learnings from his storied career, including spells at prestigious London institutions Bethlem Hospital (yes, the origin of the term “bedlam”) and The Priory. Along the way, he reflects on some remarkable moments from his career, includingtreating clients crippled by severe trauma and obsessional disorders.

Oliver vividly describes one memorable story, that of “Eric”, who was grappling with both genocide trauma and debilitating OCD. Through compassion, exposure therapy and trauma-focused interventions like imagery rescripting, Oliver helped Eric reclaim his life. It’s an inspiring reminder that—with the right care and support—some people can recover from mental disorders.

This episode is a fitting conclusion to season two. Ending on a note of hope and humanity, witha bold vision for the future: a world where taking care of your mental health is stigma-free and“as normal as brushing your teeth”.

Find out more about Intellect.

Timestamps:

00:03:45 Oliver’s experiences treating people with anxiety disorders at Bethlem Hospital in South London
00:08:45 How Oliver helped a young man overcome OCD and underlying trauma at The Priory in North London
00:15:00 The effect that breakthrough moments with clients has on Oliver himself
00:17:30 Intellect’s mission to make mental health care more accessible, affordable, culturally relevant, timely and fair
00:20:20 The business case for employers to prioritise employee mental health
00:21:15 Intellect’s expansion into physical clinics to provide assessments and interventions for children
00:22:45 The benefits of standardised assessments being available in digital formats
00:23:40 The changes that Oliver wishes to see in mental health care globally

Disclaimer
Client details and narratives presented in this podcast have been altered or omitted to protect confidentiality and privacy. Any similarities to actual individuals, events, or circumstances are entirely coincidental. Each client interaction is unique, and the outcomes or breakthroughs described are specific to the individuals involved. These examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as guarantees or promises of similar results for others.

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