Explore the intricate world of psychodynamic psychopharmacology with Dr. David Mintz, focusing on patient-centered care and treatment resistance. Dive into topics like transference in patient-provider relationships, patient ambivalence towards medications, and the importance of empathy in psychiatry. Discover the significance of understanding patients' developmental histories and how it impacts their relationships, illness, and medication choices.

Join us for Psych Debate 16, where we'll be discussing one of the most current and interesting developments in psychotherapy: psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Is it a panacea for mental health issues or simply shamanism? Our guest speaker, Dr. Harold Kudler, will provide his insights on the topic. Tune in as we explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of psychedelic-assisted therapy, its implications for clinical practice, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion!

Join us for another exciting discussion on Psych Debates, this time with Dr. Thomas R. Insel, former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author of Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health. Join us as we discuss the focus on mental health vs illness, rehabilitation as a key part of treatment for patients with severe mental illnesses, and the future of Psychiatry in the context of technological advancements.   

Join us for another exciting discussion on psych debates, this time with Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, psychiatrist, researcher specializing, and author of A First-Rate Madness, among other books. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and also Lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Join us as we discuss the DSM, RDC, Critical Psychiatry and more.  Check out The Psychiatry Letter: https://psychiatryletter.com/    

Join us for another exciting discussion on psych debates, this time with the world-renowned psychologist and researcher Dr. Steven Hayes. He is the developer of Relational Frame Theory, an account of human higher cognition, and has guided its extension to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a popular evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based methods. He is a co-developer of Process-Based Therapy (PBT), a new approach to evidence-based therapies more generally. Check out the World Health Organization adaptation of ACT in over 25 languages: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003927 Check out Dr. Steven Haye's website for more information about him and upcoming projects: https://stevenchayes.com/    

Ever wonder what type of therapy would be best for you? or if you are in the mental health field, how to best go about delivering psychotherapy to different patients? Well if so, you've come to the right place. Dr. Deborah Cabaniss is a world-renowned figure in researching, teaching, and advancing psychotherapy. She is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the director of psychotherapy training in the department of psychiatry at Columbia University. Check out her blog on Psychology Today: Psychology Today: Finding Mind.  Here are some of her books you may consider checking out:  - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Clinical Manual - Psychodynamic Formulation - Different Patients, Different Therapies: Optimizing Treatment Using Differential Psychotherapuetics

Should we be learning more about other cultures or people of different backgrounds? Or should we be unlearning assumptions we make about human beings? Join us for this episode with Dr. Anton Hart who is a Psychoanalytic Psychologist at the William Alanson White Institute in NYC. He is a training and supervising psychoanalyst, associate co-producer of the film, Black Psychoanalysts Speak, and presents national and international on issues of diversity. Join us as we explore identity, race, and radical openness. Recommended read by the guest:  Black Boy - Richard Wright     

What does money have to do with mental health? Everything? Join us for this episode with Dr. Annie Harper as we explore how the world of finance impacts mental health care. Dr. Harper is a social anthropologist at the Yale School of Medicine who studies poverty, finances, and mental illness. Join us at Psychdebates.com for more episodes.    The report mentioned in this episode:  https://law.yale.edu/sites/default/files/area/clinic/document/banking_for_all_cedc.report.final.pdf.

Psychologist Nancy McWilliams joins Psych Debates to explore psychoanalysis and psychodynamic theory. They discuss dream analysis, defense mechanisms, and the importance of understanding psychodynamics. They also delve into the evidence-based nature of psychoanalysis and the different approaches in psychotherapy.

Dr. Vikram Patel is a Professor of Global Health at Harvard Medical School. He joins Psych Debates for an exciting discussion on Global Mental Health and how psychiatric practice applies internationally. For more from Dr. Vikram Patel check out his lab at Harvard Medical School, the Mental Health for All lab( https://mentalhealthforalllab.hms.harvard.edu). For more episodes and exciting debates visit us at our home at psychdebates.com.