Webinar #105 Prof Glynn Harrison - Identity and the struggle for recognition

Recorded on 19 May 2022 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a discussion with Prof Glynn Harrison. Western culture appears to be obsessed with issues of identity. In this session we briefly review the rise of modern selfism - its philosophical roots and the role played by psychology and psychiatry in cementing its cultural power. We investigate possible impacts in terms of mental health and well-being. And, finally, we ask how the Christian faith engages with the challenges it poses. Glynn Harrison MD FRCPsych is Emeritus Professor of Mental Health, University of Bristol and a retired clinical psychiatrist. He specialised in psychiatric epidemiology and early interventions for psychosis. He now lectures widely on issues at the interface of faith, mental health and culture. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars, visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/