Beyond the Conventional: PsyQ – a Space for Curiosity, Collaboration, and Cultural Sensitivity in Psychiatry
Sanaa Moledina, Seema Uchil, Harshani Yapa Bandara, Faquiha Muhammad

TL;DR
PsyQ is a platform created to foster curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration among psychiatrists through open discussions on diverse topics.
Contribution
The novel contribution is the creation of a flexible, inclusive platform for psychiatrists to engage in interdisciplinary discussions and personal growth.
Findings
80% of participants rated their overall experience with PsyQ as 4/5 or higher.
75% found the discussion format highly effective for exploring diverse viewpoints.
90% reported that PsyQ sessions challenged their thinking and encouraged tolerance of differing opinions.
Abstract
Aims: Traditional psychiatry training often prioritizes service delivery, limiting reflection and exploration. Few opportunities for intellectual discussions outside academic meetings lead to monotony and rigidity in practice. Poor networking opportunities can be isolating, especially for those unfamiliar with the UK’s multicultural landscape. PsyQ was created by doctors at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) to overcome these gaps. The platform aims to nurture curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and receptiveness among doctors by offering a relaxed, judgment-free space to engage in meaningful discussions. The topics covered are wide-ranging, spanning psychiatry’s intersections with disciplines like philosophy, religion and spirituality, law, and social sciences, as well as issues in the contemporary social milieu. Methods: Launched in March 2024, PsyQ has hosted…
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Taxonomy
TopicsEmpathy and Medical Education · Ethics in medical practice · Mental Health and Psychiatry
