MQ Open Mind

Author: MQ Mental Health Research

MQ Open Mind looks at the science behind mental health and its potential to transform lives. The show digs deep into the cutting-edge research taking on mental illness and speaks to the people it could help. Hear conversations on a range of different conditions, from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar. Brought to you by the mental health research charity, MQ: Transforming Mental Health
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Can Sharing Your Story Change Lives? with Jordan Lees
Episode 64
Monday, 17 November, 2025

In this episode, Professor Rory O’Connor speaks with Jordan Lees, a lived experience expert and research volunteer who has worked with the National Institute for Health and Care Research Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration. They discuss the importance of public and patient involvement in mental health research and the crucial role lived experience plays in shaping meaningful, impactful studies. The conversation also explores Jordan’s experience volunteering for a clinical trial, offering insight into what participation is really like and why it matters. Jordan reflects on the challenges of developing new interventions, highlighting the gaps that still exist in mental health treatment and the need for research that is driven by the voices of those directly affected. Season Four of MQ Open Mind is supported by Tiberone Technologies www.tiberone.com