PROTECT | Values for Well-being and Resilience
HEALING WITH HOPE | A Journey of Mental Wellbeing, Resilience, and Connection
Welcome to PROTECT, a transformative podcast dedicated to nurturing mental well-being, building resilience, and fostering hope. At its core, PROTECT is about the power of human connection—exploring how values like compassion, belonging, and loyalty can become lifelines for those facing challenges. Founded on the principle of Relational Safety, this podcast moves beyond traditional perspectives, asking not “what’s the matter with you?” but “what matters to you?”—empowering both professionals and individuals in their journey to chip away at pain and build strength.
Hosted by Dr. Manaan Kar Ray, an innovator and leader in mental health crisis care with over a decade of experience at Oxford and Cambridge, and now the Director of Mental Health Services at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, PROTECT is changing the way we think about suicide prevention. Each episode blends leading-edge research with person-centered practice, bringing insights that promote hope, purpose, and resilience.
In our new focus, we introduce Sunny’s Value Scouts—an uplifting series designed to cultivate resilience in younger audiences. Each story explores a value—from belonging and acceptance to courage and compassion—helping to build emotional strength and guide listeners through life's ups and downs. This podcast is an essential resource for all those who care deeply about mental health, suicide prevention, and building communities that thrive on connection and kindness.
Further information at www.PROGRESS.guide.
PROTECT | Values for Well-being and Resilience
G4 | Dr Miguel de Seixas ~ From Vietnam with Love
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Dr Miguel de Seixas, Head of Psychiatry at Family Medical Practice in Vietnam shares valuable insights from his journey (Cambridge to Saigon).
Miguel talks about how Psychiatric practice in Cambridge and Saigon are similar but also different. The foundation of our practice i.e. connecting with kindness and compassion with the pain that the person is suffering with does not change wherever in the world a mental health professional may be. He talks about the impact of COVID and some of the nuances of telehealth and how once can support someone experiencing a suicidal crisis irrespective of modality (telehealth or face to face).
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