Our brand new video podcast series features leading voices in psychiatry, psychology, and recovery, alongside those with lived experience.
In our very first episode, Psychotherapist and White River Business Development Manager Michele Morphitis sits down with Medical Director of the Priory Hospital, Roehampton and Clinical Director across Priory’s Addiction Services, Dr Bill Shanahan.
Dr Shanahan brings decades of experience in psychiatry, addictions, and adolescent mental health, alongside an impressive career that has included leadership roles across the NHS and the Nightingale Hospital.
This conversation covers some of the pressing issues in mental health and addiction treatment today – from how services can adapt to changing needs, to why it’s vital to keep broadening the perspectives we listen to.
Dr Shanahan’s insight reflects not only his clinical expertise, but also his long-standing commitment to patient care at the highest level.
Our intention with this series is to create a space where real conversations can happen – conversations that widen our understanding, challenge assumptions, and move the field forward. As Michele says, without widening our source pool, we shrivel, and without evolution, we stagnate.
We’re proud to begin this journey with Dr Shanahan and invite you to watch the full episode below.
Whether you’re a clinician, someone in recovery, or simply curious about mental health, we hope you’ll find this discussion as thought-provoking as we did.
About Marné du Bruyn
Marné du Bruyn is the Human Resources and Clinical Assistant at White River Manor. With a degree in Psychology and experience as a registered counsellor, she ensures effective communication between the therapeutic team and clients. Since joining in April 2022, Marné has improved processes, and is known for her problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
