Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
David Puder, M.D.
Join David Puder as he covers different topics on psychiatry and psychotherapy. He will draw from the wisdom of his mentors, research, in-session therapy and psychiatry experience, and his own journey through mental health to discuss topics that affect mental health professionals and popsychology enthusiasts alike. Through interviews, he will dialogue with both medical students, residents and expert psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and even with people who have been through their own mental health journey. This podcast was created to help others in their journey to becoming wise, empathic, genuine and connected in their personal and professional lives.
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Jan 16, 2020 • 60min
Valproic Acid: History, Mechanism, Treatment in Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Aggression and Side Effects with Dr. Cummings
Exploring the history and uses of Valproic Acid in treating conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, aggression, and dementia. Discussing its efficacy and side effects, including neutropenia, hepatotoxicity, and contraindications. Highlighting the importance of monitoring levels and managing potential side effects like hirsutism and alopecia.
Jan 11, 2020 • 53min
Connecting with the Psychotic Patient, Therapeutic Alliance Part 7
In this episode, Dr. Puder talks about the importance of therapeutic alliance in the psychiatric interview, emphasizing the need for a strong therapeutic alliance in order to help patients with psychosis continue their medication. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.
Dec 12, 2019 • 1h 6min
Therapeutic Alliance Part 6: Attachment Types and Application
Therapy is an intensely focused relationship that involves acceptance, trust, unconditional positive regard, hope, attunement, tolerance, and mending empathic strains and ruptures. There is also emotional contagion between a therapist and patient, with transference and countertransference. On this week’s episode, I talk about how attachment theory can be a powerful predictor in helping someone move forward past trauma and develop attachment to their therapist in a healthy and therapeutic way. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.
Dec 8, 2019 • 1h 56min
IQ: Predictability, Influences, Genes, Environment, & Trauma
What is intelligence? Why is IQ controversial? In this week's episode Nelson Horsley (a 4th year medical student) and David Puder, M.D. discuss the IQ - if it is a predictor for a successful life, and what things can predict or influence IQ. By listening to this episode, you can earn 2 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.
Nov 23, 2019 • 1h 42min
Joker: An In Depth Character Analysis
Joaquin Phoenix stars in "Joker" which has divided critics and movie goers alike. Surprisingly, it has divided mental health professionals as well. Some say Phoenix's performance shines a light on the misunderstandings of mental illness while others believe it promotes a falsehood that mental illness is responsible for violence. In this episode, David Puder, M.D. and Hans von Walter, M.D. discuss Joker's cinematic and mental health themes. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.75 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.
Nov 14, 2019 • 41min
The Fentanyl Epidemic
Fentanyl is a highly addictive drug which has led to the deaths of countless people including several well known celebrities. Fentanyl is being used to strengthen the potency of other drugs, such as cocaine, which means that people are being exposed to it without their knowledge. In this episode, David Puder, M.D. discusses the history, impact, and statistical analysis pertaining to the dangers of Fentanyl. By listening to this episode, you can earn 0.75 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.
Nov 7, 2019 • 47min
Is Social Media Good for Mental Health?
Since its introduction in the early 2000’s, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It influences culture, current affairs, and connects us to the world like never before. As people spend more and more of their lives online, it's important for us to consider how this new online world is changing us. After all, healthy social connection is one of the key factors in good mental health and well-being. It’s time to check in and find out: how does social media affect mental health? Link to Resource Library
Oct 24, 2019 • 48min
Does Cannabis Use Increase Schizophrenia and Psychosis?
In this episode, David Puder, M.D., and Victoria Agee discuss possible links between marijuana use and psychosis. There a multiple studies which reveal links in genetics and marijuana potency that can lead to an increase in schizophrenia and psychosis. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.
Oct 16, 2019 • 45min
Interviewing Well For Residency & Beyond
On this week’s episode we will be covering a special topic-interviewing well-for psychiatry residency, and even in other interviews post residency. I am interviewing Neal Christopher, a 4th year, chief resident and the host of a podcast for the APA, The American Journal of Psychiatry Residents’ Journal Podcast. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video. AJP Resident Podcast with Dr. Christopher
Oct 3, 2019 • 1h 6min
Therapeutic Alliance Part 5: Emotion
People often think of emotions as ethereal, complicated depths that are difficult to explore. They are actually adaptive physical reactions to stimuli. There are a few main categories, and as we will discover, they are concrete, identifiable, and usually in a healthy therapeutic alliance, they can be discussed and even when emotions are painful to express or come with shame or linked with traumatic memories, can be disarmed and understood. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.
