What is the difference between feeling low and clinical depression? When does an inner critic become destructive? How do psychologists arrive at a diagnosis? And what does good mental health treatment actually look like?
In this conversation with Fender Jackson, Dr Brannick discusses depression, rumination and self-criticism, behavioural activation, diagnosis, bipolar disorder, the role - and limitations - of AI in mental health, barriers to seeking help, therapy, suicide awareness and recovery.
The conversation was recorded in Dublin as Jonathan Kemp passed through the city during his 4,200km Finding Peace of Mind walk from the Shetland Islands to Galway. Jonathan is raising awareness and funds for four mental health charities: Aware, AWARE NI, SAMH and Mind.
Support Jonathan's Finding Peace of Mind Walking Challenge: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Jonathansupporting4mentalhealthcharities
Aware is the national charity providing support, therapy, education and information to those affected by depression, bipolar and anxiety. They provide free accessible support to tens of thousands of people across Ireland each year. Visit aware.ie or call the Aware Support Line 1800 80 4848.
Jonathan is due to complete his journey in Galway on Sunday 18 October 2026.
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