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MQ Open Mind looks at the science behind mental health and its potential to transform lives. The show digs deep into the cutting-edge research taking on mental illness and speaks to the people it could help. Hear conversations on a range of different conditions, from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar. Brought to you by the mental health research charity, MQ: Transforming Mental Health
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In this episode, Professor Rory O’Connor interviews Dr Catherine Harmer, a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford and a member of the MQ Science Council.
Her research focuses on understanding the neuropsychological mechanisms underlying depression and how treatments, including antidepressants, work in the brain.
They discuss emerging medicinal interventions for mental health and what recent research reveals about how antidepressants influence emotional processing.
The conversation explores the effectiveness of these treatments, common misconceptions, and how a better understanding of their mechanisms can improve patient outcomes.
Catherine also shares insights from her work on how advances in research could shape the future of treatment for depression and other mental health conditions.
Season Four of MQ Open Mind is supported by Tiberone Technologies www.tiberone.com
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