Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Dorothy Kaufman, a marriage and family therapist who was married to the late Daniel Wile. We discuss the book that they both co-authored together called, Solving the Moment: A Collaborative Couple Therapy Manual. Dan is a well-known marriage and family therapist, the creator of Collaborative Couple Therapy, and spoken very highly of by Dr. Gottman. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

In this episode of the podcast, I will be discussing something near and dear to my heart—a tool I created to measure the connection between physician/student and teacher/medical learner in medical education. It is a tool called the Connection Index and its purpose is to improve the quality of the medical education experience. I wanted to answer the question of how we create better supervisors and mentors as students embark on their own “hero’s journey” to becoming physicians. By listening to this episode, you can earn 0.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog.  

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the work of Karen Horney, M.D., titled, Neurosis and Human Growth: The Struggle Towards Self Realization. In the book, Horney discusses the concept of neurosis as it stands juxtaposed against what she deems healthy growth and human development. We will be discussing this concept and some of her prevalent theories introduced in the writing, such as the development of neurosis, the contrast to the healthy individual, the components of growth, the tyranny of the “should,” the search for glory, and neurotic claims. We hope that you will be inspired to pick up this book by Karen Horney and join us in thinking about her important work. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

PANS/PANDAS is the hypothesis that there are certain types of obsessive compulsive symptoms, tic symptoms or restrictive eating symptoms that are caused by an infection and the immune response to an infection. Kyle Williams, MD, PHD and Sarah O'Dor, PhD join the podcast to discuss their research and diagnoses of PANS/PANDAS.  By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

Dr. Herbert Harman, a psychiatrist and practice line director at Vituity with military experience, dives into the profound topic of moral injury. He explains how this concept, often confused with PTSD, emerges from ethical conflicts, particularly in combat and traumatic healthcare settings. Harman shares personal stories that highlight the emotional struggles veterans face, including guilt and isolation. He emphasizes the importance of compassionate care for mental health professionals navigating these issues, advocating for tailored therapeutic approaches to support healing.

Michael Cummings, a psychopharmacologist with expertise in treating treatment-resistant patients at a state hospital, unpacks the nuances of aggression and violence in mental health care. He breaks down the three types of aggression: impulsive, predatory, and psychotic. Cummings discusses effective strategies for managing aggression using psychopharmacology, particularly the role of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines. He also highlights the critical connection between sleep quality and mental health, emphasizing its importance in managing agitation.

The podcast delves into the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapy, exploring severe personality problems, encounters with patients claiming to speak with God, mental health disturbances, therapist-patient relationships, envy and empathy in success sharing, and the dynamics of psychotherapy.

Inaccurate diagnosis of schizophrenia and/or missed diagnosis of affective disorders can lead to inappropriate and inadequate treatment; worsened outcomes can follow. Because schizophrenia is a complex condition with a broad range of signs and symptoms that also occur in other mental disorders, it can be difficult to differentiate it from other serious mental disorders, especially mood disorders. Notably, these other conditions should actually be ruled out before arriving at a diagnosis of schizophrenia.  In this episode, Danielle Hairston, M.D. and Chantel Fletcher join the podcast to discuss the issue of overdiagnosis of schizophrenia in Black male patients, especially. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video. Link to The Next 72 Hours Podcast.

Dr. Stephen Seiler, a renowned exercise physiologist renowned for his research on endurance athletes, shares insights on how physical activity impacts mental health. He discusses the benefits of exercise in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Seiler emphasizes the power of low-intensity training in improving fitness while minimizing injury risks. He explores the physiological effects of endurance exercise on mitochondrial health and the critical relationship between lactate levels and performance. Listeners will gain a fresh perspective on integrating movement for longevity and wellbeing.

Dr. Joseph F. Goldberg is a psychiatrist and clinician researcher with over 180 publications and 3 books. This article focuses on his newest book,  Practical Psychopharmacology: Translating Findings From Evidence-Based Trials into Real-World Clinical Practice. In this article, we discuss psychopharmacology and his approach to psychiatry.    By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.