The Public Engagement Network, Oxford Brookes University
64 episodes
4 days ago
This podcast series from the Public Engagement Network (PEN) at Oxford Brookes University is a platform for academics, across all faculties, to informally share, discuss and contemplate their research with the wider community
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This podcast series from the Public Engagement Network (PEN) at Oxford Brookes University is a platform for academics, across all faculties, to informally share, discuss and contemplate their research with the wider community
Depression, Stigma and the Public Eye: Why Perception Matters with Georgia-Mae Williams-Sims
Oxford Brookes Unscripted
46 minutes
5 months ago
Depression, Stigma and the Public Eye: Why Perception Matters with Georgia-Mae Williams-Sims
What happens when societal stigma shapes how we treat mental illness? In this episode of Oxford Brookes Unscripted Podcast Series, we explore the complex relationship between public attitudes and mental health treatment in the UK. Oxford Brookes undergraduate student, Georgia-Mae Williams-Sims, delves into her research on how stigma influences the perceived acceptability and necessity of antidepressants for adults experiencing depressive symptoms. From media narratives to personal experiences, we unpack the cultural forces that impact treatment decisions - and why it matters. Join us as we challenge taboos, confront misconceptions, and discuss how shifting perceptions can lead to more compassionate and effective mental healthcare. You can explore this work wider by checking out a piece Georgia wrote on the impact of stigma on men: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/public-stigma-and-masculinity-exploring-barriers-mens-mental-health-treatment-and
Oxford Brookes Unscripted
This podcast series from the Public Engagement Network (PEN) at Oxford Brookes University is a platform for academics, across all faculties, to informally share, discuss and contemplate their research with the wider community
