I Have Issues - Psychology with Dr Mark Rackley

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Living with anxiety and depression is sadly a reality for many people.
Life can be challenging for lots of reasons and we can struggle to cope and end up with poor mental health.
As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with.
In this episode I speak with Joe Moriarty, he is a young man that has lived with anxiety and depression. Joe has struggled with his mental health from adolescence, and this caused problems for him in different areas of his life.
Joe's story is a story that lots of people will be able to relate to.
He speaks honestly and openly about his mental health story and it is one of hope as he takes us on this personal journey.
Joe now uses his story to break down the stigma around mental health and raise awareness. He is the co-host of the InsideAMind podcast, which has open conversations about mental health, and in Joe's own words, 'We are on a mission to help people better understand their 'problems' and be able to turn them into positives. '

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

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Sex addiction can be a serious issue for many people.
It can take the form of addiction to pornography, sex workers and other sexual behaviours.
In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of sex addiction.
I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a sex addiction.
Sadly people with sex addiction can struggle to have healthy relationships and sex addiction can damage their physical and mental health.
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with sex addiction and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction.
There is no shame or embarrassment when it comes to talking about sex addiction, it's a conversation that needs to be had and in some cases it will save lives.

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

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Many women can spend their whole life living with undiagnosed ADHD and only get diagnosed later on in life. Their undiagnosed ADHD can lead to mental health difficulties and other challenges.
Kate Moryoussef is one such woman, who was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood.
Kate had a career working in the fast-paced, glamorous world of consumer PR when she realised that for the sake of her health, she needed to change her life.
Today, as mum to four kids, and diagnosed with ADHD alongside one of her daughters, managing her emotional wellbeing is her top priority: for herself and for the sake of her family.
Kate is an ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner, working with her clients to help empower them to make positive change. She also hosts The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, to help women understand their ADHD brain, body, behaviour and nervous system – and live a calmer, more balanced life.
In this episode I talk with Kate about her ADHD story, how her undiagnosed ADHD impacted her life and how she lives with ADHD now.
As ever, this episode provides hope to women who maybe living with undiagnosed ADHD and Kate's amazing story is full of hope and inspiration.

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

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Are you regularly using recreational drugs and this has now become a problem for you?
Are you using drugs as a coping mechanism to deal with your life and feel trapped?
Are you concerned that someone you care about does or may have a problem with drugs?
In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of drugs.
People who have an issue with drugs can struggle with managing the impact of that in their life, it can and does cause chaos.
Friends and family of the person with a problem with drugs will also struggle to deal with the impact of the person's drug use and living with this can be incredibly challenging,
In this episode, I'm joined again by esteemed Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr William Shanahan. Dr Shanahan is the Medical Director at The Priory Hospital Roehampton, London and Clinical Director across Priory Group’s Addiction Services in the UK. He began his UK medical career as a registrar in the Priory Roehampton in 1987. He is an expert in this area and offers invaluable insights into the issue of drugs.
We discuss why people may develop an issue with drugs, what drugs does to the body and brain and how to treat the issue of drugs.
Drug addiction can cause misery for the person who is addicted, leading to mental and physical health problems and in some cases death.
Family and friends can feel helpless and hopeless as to how to support the person who is addicted.
As ever, this podcast is about hope and the ability to manage difficult issues in our lives. We discuss how drug addiction can be treated and how people can and do recover.
Please do listen to and share this podcast episode if drug use is an issue for you or someone you care about.

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

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Are you a teenager who is self-harming?
Are you a parent of a teenager who is self-harming?
Are you concerned that someone you care about maybe self-harming?
In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of teenage self-harm.
Self-harming behaviours are something many teenagers use as a coping mechanism to deal with psychological distress.
However, there is much confusion as to why this happens and what can do done to assist a teenager who is self-harming.
In this episode, I'm joined by esteemed Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr Claire Casey. Dr Casey is a top London Psychiatrist who has worked in both public and private mental health services. She is an expert in this area and offers invaluable insights into the issue of teenage self-harm.
We discuss together why teenagers may develop an issue with self-harming, why this coping mechanism is used and how to treat the issue of self-harming.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent, friend or teenager who is concerned about self-harming,

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.