Psych Debates

Psych Debates welcomes Dr. Awais Aftab, a psychiatrist with a special interest in the philosophical frameworks of Psychiatry. They explore scientific pluralism, alternative frameworks to the DSM-5, diagnostic boundaries for ADHD, demarcation of disorders like depression, and controversy surrounding the bereavement exclusion in the DSM-5 changes.

Dr. Tayyab Rashid, clinical Psychologist at the University of Toronto, and the creator of Positive Psychotherapy along with Dr. Martin Seligman. This is a modality of therapy that utilizes the principles of positive psychology in the clinical practice setting. He joins Psych Debates for an exciting discussion. For more information and free resources on positive psychology and therapy visit Tayyabrashid.com and learn more about the great work he has been doing. For more episodes and exciting debates visit us at our home at psychdebates.com.

Dr. Roberto Lewis-Fernández, Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and Head Developer of DSM-5's Cultural Formulation Interview, joins Psych Debates for an exciting discussion on the topic of Cultural Psychiatry. Is it the real personalized psychiatry or is it the psychiatry of exotic lands and people? Join us for this episode to find out. Visit us at psychdebates.com for more!

Dr. Mark Komrad, psychiatrist and medical ethicist turned activist against the rise of physician assisted suicide and euthanasia, joins Psych Debates for another exciting debate for the motions "This House regrets the rise of physician assisted suicide". Visit us at psychdebates.com.

Dr. Harold Koenig, world renowned psychiatry and spirituality specialist, discusses the role of religion and spirituality on mental health. They explore the positive impact of religion and its potential harm through stigmatization. They define religion and spirituality, and discuss atheism as a religion. They explore the relationship between religion and mental health, including its cultural aspects and Freud's negative view of religion. They also discuss how religion provides purpose and peace of mind, and debate the incorporation of religion in mental health care.

Dr. Bandy X Lee, President of The World Mental Health Coalition, Organizer of the "Duty to Warn" conference, and author of  "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump" talks to Psych Debates about politics and psychiatry. 

Dr. Allen Frances, DSM 4 task force chairman and chairman emeritus at Duke University, joins Psych Debates in a lively conversation. We discuss the anti-psychiatry movement; a movement with the aims to abolish psychiatric providers, medication, and diagnosis. 

Welcome to Psych Debates! Home for the discussions of the most important topics in mental health. We bring you the biggest experts and exciting debates. Come visit us at Psychdebates.com