Mind on the Matter

Join junior doctor Tooba Khan talking to Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant Ouma Pillay about women’s health and the common struggles women face everyday. Covering a variety of topics including endometriosis, menopause and health inequality and racism in maternity care.

Season 2 returns with the end in mind. Author and palliative care consultant Dr Kathryn Mannix has a conversation with Tooba about life, death and why we need to talk about dying. You can buy ‘With the end in mind’ at https://withtheendinmind.co.uk/ and her new book ‘Listen’ at https://www.worldofbooks.com

Dr Rini Paul joins Tooba in her final episode of the season. Dr Paul is a GP based in London and she gives her expertise on all things GP related. When should one go to the GP, is any problem too small, and how has COVID affected the way GP’s practice?

Tooba speaks to Consultant psychiatrist Dr Derek Summerfield about the link between politics and medicine. Dr Summerfield has an extensive history in working with refugees and asylum seekers, and researching the effects of torture. He is passionate about social justice and gives his insight into the political obligations of doctors. This episode contains sensitive subject matter about torture and victims of torture.

Dr Manny Bhamra and Tooba chat about mental health conditions the older population may face, and the challenges they bring. Charities that help with social isolation include: Omega Chatterbox - https://www.omega.uk.net/chatterbox-action-against-loneliness-programme-p-173.htm. MHA- https://www.mha.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/stories/telephone-befrienders/. Independent Age- https://www.independentage.org/get-involved/how-can-i-volunteer/join-our-team-of-telephone-volunteers

Join Tooba and Dr Samia Latif, a consultant in communicable disease control in Public Health England, in discussing the different worries people have about the COVID-19 vaccine. This episode covers topics from common vaccine myths to why ethnic minorities may be less likely to want the vaccine.

Consultant CAMHS psychiatrist Dr Jemma Theivendran joins Tooba in talking about the challenges younger people may face regarding their mental health. She gives her insight into how we can better understand what some young people are going through, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode contains sensitive subject matter about self-harm and suicide. Make sure to leave any comments or questions on the Mind on the Matter instagram page! (https://bit.ly/3h3KO1S). Resources for young people: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/self-harm/ https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/downloads https://youngminds.org.uk/. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/.

Subscribe now to Mind on the Matter with Tooba Khan, a 4th year medical student who wants to delve into common medical and mental health issues that often go unspoken. In each episode she will speaking to different health professionals and exploring a variety of medical topics. New episodes coming soon!