Stephen Fry: How a Psychiatrist saved my life
Homo Sapiens
Christopher Sweeney
4.7 • 1.8K Ratings
🗓️ 30 October 2023
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Summary
Stephen Fry is a figurehead for mental health reform and progress and this week he has highlighted the need for more physiatrists - stating ‘psychiatry saved my life at its lowest moment. I don’t believe I would be here today if it were not for the psychiatrist who rescued me.’ Today we speak with him about how his younger years were filled with stealing, lying and eventually prison, before he was finally given his diagnosis of bi-polar disorder. He discusses the wide-ranging effects of living with bi-polar with his characteristic wit and candour and it's a fascinating chat.
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of Homo sapiens is brought to you by Virgin Atlantic. |
| 0:03.6 | Let's talk travel. |
| 0:04.6 | Whether it's for business or pleasure, I think it's fair to say, |
| 0:07.6 | us Homo sapiens, we like a bit of five-star treatment. |
| 0:10.6 | So whether you're setting off on some kind of business jaunt, |
| 0:14.0 | or if you're on your annual family holiday, |
| 0:16.6 | wouldn't it be great to know that you're in the best hands? |
| 0:19.2 | That's why Virgin Atlantic believe that everyone's holiday or trip should start |
| 0:23.7 | from the moment you check in. |
| 0:25.4 | Imagine this. You've dropped your bags. |
| 0:27.2 | You've perused duty free. |
| 0:29.1 | Where better to put your feet up than in Virgin Atlantic's |
| 0:32.0 | clawed house, which is available to upclass passengers? |
| 0:35.4 | It is a haven of luxury with delicious dining options at the |
| 0:39.3 | Brasery and my favourite, a QR code to order champagne |
| 0:42.7 | direct to your table. |
| 0:44.0 | And if you're feeling really fancy, what about high tea? |
| 0:46.9 | High up in the clouds, followed by an ice lolly to devour alongside a great |
| 0:50.9 | range of great movies. |
| 0:52.3 | It's the details. They just make it fun. |
| 0:54.7 | Honestly, I'm just getting started. |
| 0:56.7 | These are just a few of the many special touches that are why I love flying |
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