Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Exploring the public's desires for therapy, the discrepancies in therapy preferences between industries and the public, the importance of aligning treatment with public preferences, the role of physicians in therapy referrals, challenges individuals face in accessing therapy, and the significance of therapist fit for effective outcomes.

Exploring the 5-factor approach to holistic psychiatric care, focusing on sensorium and its role in mental health. Discussing the transformative power of therapy, exercise, and sleep on mental well-being. Delving into the impacts of nighttime screen exposure on sleep quality and the importance of patient-centered psychiatric care. Highlighting the significance of patient involvement, tailored treatments, and building trust in patient-provider relationships.

Dr. Anthony W. Bateman and Dr. Peter Fonagy discuss Mentalization, exploring the capacity to reflect on one's own and others' states of mind. They emphasize the role of beliefs in shaping mental states and the application of Mentalization in therapy for conditions like borderline personality disorder. The podcast also delves into the core principles of Mentalization Based Therapy, the impact of reflective function on attachment relationships, and the differences between transference-focused therapy and MBT.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Shedler discusses the importance of the initial phase of therapy, emphasizing the need to establish a working alliance and purpose. He explores resistance and defense in psychotherapy, the psychology of depression, patient readiness, and the importance of experiential understanding. Tune in to learn how to create a firm starting foundation in clinical practice.

This podcast discusses the influence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on future mental health disorders. It explores the measurement of ACEs, their impact on personality disorders and psychiatric conditions, and the connection between trauma and dissociative identity disorder. The podcast also delves into the experience of children in mental hospitals, the impact of weekly therapy sessions, and the importance of personal growth and introspection.

This podcast explores the lasting impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult mental and physical health, including the prevalence of substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and personality disorders. The hosts discuss the challenges faced by mental health professionals and the importance of addressing trauma. They also explore the impact of ACEs on behavioral coping mechanisms, the difficulties in accessing mental health treatment, and the effects of an enriched environment on various aspects of health.

Dr. Judith Beck, prominent figure in psychology and author of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond, discusses the history and development of CBT. Topics include childhood beliefs, applying CBT to weight loss, a positive cognitive model, using CBT skills on oneself as a therapist, and reflections on CBT.

In this podcast, the underreporting of psychotic symptoms in depression is discussed, along with the higher suicide rate in individuals with psychotic depression. The use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and antipsychotics for treatment is explored. The differences between nightmares in PTSD and malingering are examined. The complexities of treating psychotic depression and alternative approaches, such as ECT and ketamine, are discussed. The mechanisms and diagnosis of depression and delirium are explained. The importance of identifying and treating UTIs in elderly patients to prevent delirium is emphasized. The speaker's approach to assessing patients for medical issues is outlined. The potential differential diagnoses for psychotic depression, including substance use disorder and borderline personality disorder, are explored. The Bush-Francis-Catatonia Scale and treatment with lorazepam are discussed. The process of administering intramuscular medication for psychotic depression is explained.

Dr. Mark Mullen, a 4th year psychiatry resident and host of Psychiatry Bootcamp, joins Dr. Puder for the 200th episode. They discuss the benefits of podcasts in learning psychiatry, the influence of Dr. John Tar, the significance of pre-lexical communication in therapy, the importance of simple language and transference, the need for a deeper understanding of patients, interacting with respected colleagues and experts, and the future direction of the podcast.

Dr. William Miller, expert in motivational interviewing, discusses the importance of establishing a good working alliance and mobilizing a person's motivation for change in therapy. They explore the relevance of motivational interviewing in healthcare settings and the challenges of motivating change. They also discuss the influence of Carl Rogers on behavior therapy and the power of facilitating change. The origins and development of motivational interviewing are explored, along with the concept of person-centered parenting. The importance of active and guided practice in learning mental health skills and the complexities of marriage therapy are also discussed.