Show Notes
Welcome to the final episode of the British Association for Psychopharmacology 50th Anniversary Summer Meeting Podcast.
In this episode, Andre is joined by Professor Femi Oyebode from the University of Birmingham. They discuss a broad range of topics, from Anton Chekhov's novella 'Ward Number Six' to the future of psychedelic medicine in psychiatry.
Femi Oyebode shares insights on the evolution of psychiatric treatments, the significance of understanding historical psychiatric care, and the potential revolutionary impact of psychedelics.
Follow the hashtag BAP2024 on social media platforms for more updates. Don't miss this deep dive into the intricate world of psychiatry!
00:00 Introduction to the BAP 2024 Podcast 00:52 Meet Professor Femi Oyebode 01:27 Exploring Anton Chekhov's Ward Number Six 01:42 The State of Psychiatric Treatments 09:05 The Promise of Psychedelic Medicine 16:16 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Highlights
Show links:
British Association for Psychopharmacology 50th anniversary summer meeting https://www.bap.org.uk/BAP2024
Femi Oyebode https://femioyebode.com
BBC Radio 4 - Is Psychiatry Working? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001h3y5
Anton Chekhov’s Ward No 6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_No._6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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