Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Andrew Phipps, an Australian schema therapist, shares his expertise in treating borderline personality disorder through schema therapy. He highlights the importance of emotion recognition and explores therapeutic techniques like imagery rescripting to address childhood trauma. The discussion also dives into anger management, the role of self-compassion, and the significance of empathic therapeutic relationships. Phipps examines how trauma influences mental health, especially during the pandemic, offering insights into coping mechanisms and healing.

In this episode we discuss, with Dr. Michael Cummings, a new book he co-authored with Steven M. Stahl on the management of treatment-resistant psychosis. An increasing number of individuals with psychotic illnesses deal with homelessness, repeated incarceration, and associated trauma. There is limited access to care for these individuals, leading to poor prognosis. This book provides prescribers with information regarding treatment of the most challenging, treatment-resistant, severely psychotic patients. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

In this discussion, guests Serena Mammon-Weber, a fourth-year psychiatry resident, George Genikakos, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow, and Wakar Zabari, a PGY-3 psychiatry resident, delve into the psychological themes of Dostoevsky's *Crime and Punishment*. They explore Raskolnikov's moral torment and his 'Superman' theory, the impact of 19th-century Russian sociology, and the novel's profound portrayal of suffering and redemption through characters like Sonia. The conversation also touches on the nature of evil and the therapeutic implications of Dostoevsky's insights.

On this episode, we are joined by psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, and author, Dr. Jonathan Meyer, to talk about using antipsychotic plasma levels to assess treatment response, safety, and oral medication adherence. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. He recently published a book with Dr. Stephen Stahl for clinicians to utilize called, The Clinical Use of Antipsychotic Plasma Levels: Stahl's Handbooks. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

On this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Fred Penzel who received both his MA and PhD in School and Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University in 1985. In 1989, he founded Western Suffolk Psychological Services in Huntington, New York, where he is the executive director and a practicing psychologist. Since 1982, he has been involved in the treatment of numerous disorders including OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair-pulling disorder (Trichotillomania) and excoriation disorder (compulsive skin-picking), panic and agoraphobia, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder. He specializes in the treatment of these disorders within his practice. He is a founding and active member of both the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF) and the TLC Foundation for BFRB’s Science Advisory Boards. He is also a member of advisory board of the United Kingdom’s Anxiety UK organization. In addition, he is an adjunct faculty member and community supervisor for the doctoral psychology program at Long Island University (C.W. Post campus). He is the author of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well (2017) and The Hair Pulling Problem: A Complete Guide to Trichotillomania (2003). He has no conflicts of interest to report. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog.

There is a real danger of medical professionals treating or behaving differently with someone they perceive to be a Very Important Patient, which leads to inferior treatment. In this episode, Dr. Puder and Dr. Heacock discuss the complicating factors of treating physicians, the famous, and the wealthy.   Dr. Heacock is the host of a podcast called: “Back from the Abyss.” By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

Insomnia is a fairly common problem; it is likely that almost all individuals suffer from at least transient insomnia. In this episode, Michael Cummings, M.D., Shizuka Tomatsu, M.D., and Shilpa Krishnan, D.O. join the discussion on psychopharmacological treatments, lifestyle, and therapy recommendations for insomnia.  By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

A 2019 poll reported that one-third of adults say they feel they “cannot go anywhere without worrying about being a victim of mass shooting” and “more than half of American teenagers worry about a shooting at their school.” A mass shooting is generally defined as the murder of at least four people at one time. Why do mass shootings take place? Are there any commonalities between the perpetrators? Could these shootings have been stopped before they started? By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

Explore the controversy around the recently approved Alzheimer's drug, Aduhom, and its impact on patients and families. Learn about the importance of lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and sleep in dementia care. Delve into the risks and side effects associated with the drug and the challenges of proving its effectiveness in clinical trials. Discover the role of sleep and lifestyle modifications in brain health, as well as the significance of making small dietary changes for overall well-being.

Interview regarding the recent court case of Britney Spears and unique aspects of conservatorship law and treating people with large amounts of fame or money. Conservatorship Lawyer: Mark McGuire Psychiatrist: Herndon Harding M.D. Psychiatry Resident: Serena Weber, M.D. Psychiatrist Host: David Puder, M.D. No conflicts of interest to report. Contact me on IG: here By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.