Let's Get Psyched

We discuss the Baks-Bat “broken courage” post traumatic syndrome and the Kru-Khmer healers that treat it with Dr. Kimneath Lay.Hosts: Al, Toshia, and YasmineGuest: Dr. Kimneath Lay

We discuss the Baks-Bat “broken courage” post traumatic syndrome and the Kru-Khmer healers that treat it with Dr. Kimneath Lay.Hosts: Al, Toshia, and YasmineGuest: Dr. Kimneath Lay

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ron-Li Liaw, a doctor in health care leadership, about the future of mental health and the mental health landscape from a systems viewpoint. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine Guest: Ron-Li Liaw, MD

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ron-Li Liaw, a doctor in health care leadership, about the future of mental health and the mental health landscape from a systems viewpoint. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine Guest: Ron-Li Liaw, MD

We continue our discussion with therapist Josh Dodes to do a deep dive into the common experiences of “unhappy achievers.” The first step in the journey towards recovery is to recognize how prevalent this has become in all of one's relationships. Next, a stage of processing all the emotions that emerge and then a phase of experimentation with other ways relating and enjoying life. Hosts: Eyrn, Al, Yas Guest: Josh Dodes, LCSW

Do you rely on your achievements to make you a happy and worthwhile person but end up never feeling satisfied? You may be an “unhappy achiever” and have found yourself seeking success but struggling with insecurity or even emptiness. We interview therapist Josh Dodes who has worked with and wrote about this phenomenon in his private practice. He describes the process of coming to terms with its origins and connecting more closely with who one is and what is truly meaningful. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yas Guest: Josh Dodes, LCSW

Cannabis researcher Dr. Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD joins us as we explore cannabis and its impacts on mental health in the adolescent population. Hosts: Al, Yas Guest: Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD

Cannabis researcher Dr. Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD joins us as we explore cannabis and its impacts on mental health in the adolescent population. Hosts: Al, Yas Guest: Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD

Dr. Andrew Novick speaks to the team regarding sexual side effects of commonly used medications and how to ameliorate these side effects using the simplest medication regimen. We explore bupropion, trazodone, nefazodone, and more! Hosts: Al, Eyrn, Yas Guest: Andrew Novick, MD, PhD

Dr. Andy Novick speaks to the team regarding sexual side effects of commonly used medications and how to ameliorate these side effects using the simplest medication regimen. We explore side effects of SSRI's, side effects in general, and whether informed consent is really “informed” as it's commonly practiced. Hosts: Al, Eyrn, Yas Guest: Andy Novick, MD, PhD

In this second episode with NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth, we discuss more from NAMI's book “You are not alone” and the potential harm in predicting another's prognosis as well as the importance of support groups and community. Hosts: Yas, Al, Toshia Resources: Duckworth, K. (2022). You are not alone: The nami guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom from real people and families. Zando. (We have no financial relationships with our guests.)

In this first episode with Dr. Ken Duckworth, we discuss Ken's path to psychiatry and his book “You are not alone: The NAMI guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom from patients and families." Hosts: Yas, Al, Toshia Resources: Duckworth, K. (2022). You are not alone: The nami guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom from real people and families. Zando. (We have no financial relationships with our guests.)

You asked us questions, we answered. Email us at getpsychedonkucr@gmail.com to submit your question for future episodes. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, and Yasmine

Psychiatrist and leading expert in female sexuality and dysfunction discusses the different approval processes for medication intended for men and women. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Anita Clayton, MD

Match is the culmination of a medical student's hard work over four years of medical school. It is entry into the next stage of their medical career, determining where they will live and work for the next 3-7 years of their life. Join us as we consider the tumultuous thoughts and feelings surrounding match. Hosts: Toshia, Al, Yasmine

We asked one of the leading researchers of female sexuality and dysfunction about flibanserin. How does it work and how does it differ from medications for sexual dysfunction in men? Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Anita Clayton, MD

We share our most challenging supervision experiences—both as a supervisor and trainee. Dr. Marshall Forstein emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and having integrity in one's communication. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Marshall Forstein, MD

In our new series called "Fireside Chat," we will feature more intimate conversations with former guests. Join us for our first episode of this series, where we invited psychiatrist Dr. Marshall Forstein back to discuss the complexities of both providing and receiving clinical supervision. Please be sure to catch the very end of the episode, when Dr. Forstein shares a special song he shared with us. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Marshall Forstein, MD

How can a desire to please and/or be the one person to help someone with a long mental health history lead to problems? How should a clinician respond when a client believes they can only be helped by that clinician? How should a clinician respond when the client seems to be attracted to the clinician? We share our personal experiences. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine

We share our policies on sharing personal information with clients and when oversharing can cause problems. Is there an “appropriate” amount of self-disclosure or is less more? Are there situations where disclosing personal information can help a client achieve their goals? Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine

In his book, The Sober Truth, psychiatrist Lance Dodes shines a light on the poorly conducted research supporting the 12 Step approach to treating addiction. In this episode, Dr. Dodes discusses how a religious, one-size-fits-all approach came to shape our understanding of addiction and dominate self-help, residential, and intensive outpatient treatment programs in the United States. Hosts: Eyrn, Al Guest: Lance Dodes, MD References: Dodes, Lance, and Zachary Dodes. The Sober Truth. Beacon Press, 2014.

Dr. Deepika Shaligram joins us to discuss her work, research, and passion in providing culturally sensitive care when working with South Asian American youth. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine Guest: Deepika Shaligram, MD References: Shaligram D, Khan M, Adiba A, Anam S. Cultural Considerations for Working with South Asian Youth. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2022 Oct;31(4):789-803. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2022.06.006. Epub 2022 Sep 7. PMID: 36182225. Sharma N, Shaligram D, Yoon GH. Engaging South Asian youth and families: A clinical review. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2020 Sep;66(6):584-592. doi: 10.1177/0020764020922881. Epub 2020 May 25. PMID: 32449476. The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program: https://www.mcpap.com/

We welcome Megan Aguilera to the “Let's Get Psyched” team by asking her to discuss one of her special interests. Terms such as “susto” and “ataque de nervios” are frequently used in Latin America to describe a variety of emotional reactions and behaviors that are often similar—but distinct from—mental health conditions commonly seen by clinicians. Megan, a fourth year medical student at the University of Colorado Denver, helps us sort through how and when these terms are used while also sharing her understanding of these terms amongst her family and community. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Megan Aguilera, MS4

Join us for part three of our discussion with psychiatrist, Harvard Professor, and agent of change Dr. Chris Palmer.  He lays out why it is important to distinguish between disorders of the brain and conditions with external causes when treating patients and how prescribing psychotropic medication without sufficient consideration of metabolism has led to worse outcomes. Finally, he shares his approach to prescribing and speculates on how appropriate consideration of mitochondrial functioning will change the field. Stick around for a special after show where there's a behind-the-scenes peak of the team considering the real-world implications of sharing Dr. Palmer's work. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Chris Palmer, MD Resources: Brain Energy by Chris Palmer, MD Kossoff, Eric, et al. Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions, 7th ed., Springer Publishing Company, 2021.

Why are there higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and early deaths amongst people diagnosed with a mental disorder? Dr. Chris Palmer joins us to advance the idea that mental disorders are actually metabolic disorders of the brain. After integrating research from several fields and sources, he claims that understanding metabolism at the cellular level is “the only way to connect the dots in the mental health field.” Please consult your doctor before applying any treatments discussed on this podcast. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Chris Palmer, MD Resources: Brain Energy by Chris Palmer, MD Kossoff, Eric, et al. Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions, 7th ed., Springer Publishing Company, 2021.

We talk to Harvard professor and psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer about how mitochondrial functioning and nutrition can open up new approaches to treatment. Dr Palmer shares a compelling personal account of mental illness, homelessness, ineffective therapy, and a quest to find treatment. This led to his exciting research on dietary changes and brain functioning. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Chris Palmer, MD Resources: Brain Energy by Chris Palmer, MD Kossoff, Eric, et al. Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions, 7th ed., Springer Publishing Company, 2021.

There are many biases and misconceptions associated with BDSM and non-conventional sex practices associated with the kink community. We tackle these controversial topics with therapist Nina Ruedas. We learn about these communities while also discussing boundaries and how to maintain safety in a non-conventional relationship. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Nina Ruedas, MS, LMFT

We asked Palm Springs-based therapist Nina Ruedas to share what she sees as common misconceptions and the most important components of sex therapy. She also discusses the most common issues addressed in sex therapy. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Nina Ruedas, MS, LMFT

Dr. Noshene Ranjbar joins us again. In this episode, Dr. Ranjbar draws on parallels between current events in Iran and her work with providing mental health care for Native Americans in the United States. We explore how a field, such as psychiatry, can meet a community's needs while also providing adequate care for those that need it. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Noshene Ranjbar, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4 References: Learn more about the Farsi-speaking Empowerment and Trauma Relief Program for Iranians: https://cmbm.org/our-work/farsi-speaking-scholarships/ Learn more about Dr. Ranjbar's recent work: Ranjbar, MD. Noshene E., MD. Matt Erb, MD. Julie Mari Tomkins, MD. Krishna Taneja, and MD. Amelia Villagomez, Implementing a Mind-Body Skills Group in Psychiatric Residency Training, 2021. Ranjbar, N., M. Erb, O. Mohammad, and F. A. Moreno, "Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Humility in the Mental Health Care of People From Minoritized Communities.", Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ), vol. 18, issue 1, pp. 8-15, 2020 Jan. PMCID: PMC7011220 PMID:

Born and raised in Tehran, Iran until immigrating to the US in adolescence, Dr. Noshene Ranjbar is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona. As a faculty member with The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), she created a Farsi-speaking Empowerment and Trauma Relief Program, which mentors Farsi-speaking individuals in an evidence-based small group model of self-care and trauma/stress relief. In this episode we discuss recent events in Iran, its impact at the individual and community level and what role psychiatrists can play in helping address subsequent trauma. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Noshene Ranjbar, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4 References: Learn more about the Farsi-speaking Empowerment and Trauma Relief Program for Iranians: https://cmbm.org/our-work/farsi-speaking-scholarships/ Learn more about Dr. Ranjbar's recent work: Ranjbar, MD. Noshene E., MD. Matt Erb, MD. Julie Mari Tomkins, MD. Krishna Taneja, and MD. Amelia Villagomez, Implementing a Mind-Body Skills Group in Psychiatric Residency Training, 2021. Ranjbar, N., M. Erb, O. Mohammad, and F. A. Moreno, "Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Humility in the Mental Health Care of People From Minoritized Communities.", Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ), vol. 18, issue 1, pp. 8-15, 2020 Jan. PMCID: PMC7011220 PMID:

Psychiatrist and researcher, Dr. Paul Weigle, joins us once again to share his expertise on clinical assessment of social media use and the issue of patients diagnosing themselves. He also provides suggestions for what parents can do to prevent social media use from becoming a problem and how to talk to their child if it is. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia Guest: Paul Weigle, MD

The San Mateo County Office of Education in California filed a federal lawsuit against social media companies over social media's harmful effects on students. We asked psychiatrist and expert Dr. Paul Weigle to speak to us about the impact of social media on children and adolescents. He also shares his opinion on the role of parents and legislation in limiting the risks. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia Guest: Paul Weigle, MD

Dr. Shawn Christopher Shea shares several techniques of clinical interviewing he developed and adapted from other disciplines that can be life changing for the patient and the clinician. We are enthralled once again. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Shawn Christopher Shea, MD Resources: https://suicideassessment.com/CASE Approach online courses

Dr. Shawn Christopher Shea joins us for Part 1 of clinical interviewing strategies. He has developed an extensive training program and has taught thousands of clinicians to achieve mastery in the art and technical skill of clinical interviewing. He is a thoroughly engaging speaker who takes seriously his role as a healer with the opportunity to save people's lives. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Shawn Christopher Shea, MD Resources: https://suicideassessment.com/ CASE Approach online courses

Early in his career, Dr. Shea discovered that two clinicians interviewing the same patient managed to gather vastly different information relevant to the patient's suicide risk. It led to the development of the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events to reliably arrive at the patient's actual intent and risk for suicide. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Shawn Christopher Shea, MD Resources: https://suicideassessment.com/ CASE Approach online courses

Warning: This episode involves discussions of abuse, violence, and victimization. It may not be suitable for children and may trigger powerful emotions and/or memories of trauma. Support is available through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 and online at thisishumantrafficking.com. We have a very powerful discussion on the tactics used by sex traffickers and the path to justice from the perspective of FBI Victim Specialist Anne Darr. We developed this show with Anne Darr to promote awareness during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We hope it educates listeners on the challenges and complexities around investigating and uncovering such crimes. Sex trafficking is a serious national and global problem, which has led to millions of victims. We are deeply thankful for the work of Anne Darr and her commitment to helping people escape from sex trafficking and reclaim their life. With contribution from UCR psychology intern, DeAndrea Knight. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: FBI Victim Specialist Anne Darr, M.A. NCC

Warning: This episode involves discussions of abuse, violence, and victimization. It may not be suitable for children and may trigger powerful emotions and/or memories of trauma. Support is available through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 and online at thisishumantrafficking.com. For National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Victim Specialist at the Denver Division of the FBI, Anne Darr, joins us to talk about how to notice victims of sex trafficking and the vulnerabilities that perpetrators exploit. She also discusses a phenomenon similar to "Stockholm Syndrome," in which victims of trafficking appear to support the people harming them. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: FBI Victim Specialist Anne Darr, M.A. NCC

Dr. Chochinov returns to the show to dive into the patient dignity question, the platinum rule, and how biases in the healthcare system can impact both patients and providers. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia Guests: Harvey Max Chochinov, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4 References: Chochinov HM. The platinum rule: a new standard for person-centered care. J Palliat Med. 2022;25(6):854-856. doi:10.1089/jpm.2022.0075 Chochinov HM. The Platinum Rule: A New Standard for Person-Centered Care. J Palliat Med. 2022 Jun;25(6):854-856. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0075. Epub 2022 Feb 25. PMID: 35230173; PMCID: PMC9145569. Chochinov HM, McClement S, Hack T, Thompson G, Dufault B, Harlos M. Eliciting Personhood Within Clinical Practice: Effects on Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2015 Jun;49(6):974-80.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.11.291. Epub 2014 Dec 17. PMID: 25527441. Chochinov HM. Dignity and the essence of medicine: the A, B, C, and D of dignity conserving care. BMJ. 2007 Jul 28;335(7612):184-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39244.650926.47. PMID: 17656543; PMCID: PMC1934489.

We explore Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov's work on dignity therapy, its application in practice, and ways we can enhance humanism in medicine. Dr. Chochinov is a psychiatrist and researcher in palliative and end-of-life care. Our discussion also touches on burnout and systemic challenges the field of medicine faces. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia Guests: Harvey Max Chochinov, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4 References: Website to learn more about online dignity therapy training workshops: https://dignityincare.ca/en/ Chochinov HM, Hack T, Hassard T, Kristjanson LJ, McClement S, Harlos M. Dignity therapy: a novel psychotherapeutic intervention for patients near the end of life. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Aug 20;23(24):5520-5. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.08.391. PMID: 16110012. Chochinov HM. The platinum rule: a new standard for person-centered care. J Palliat Med. 2022;25(6):854-856. doi:10.1089/jpm.2022.0075 Chochinov HM. The Platinum Rule: A New Standard for Person-Centered Care. J Palliat Med. 2022 Jun;25(6):854-856. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0075. Epub 2022 Feb 25. PMID: 35230173; PMCID: PMC9145569. Chochinov HM, McClement S, Hack T, Thompson G, Dufault B, Harlos M. Eliciting Personhood Within Clinical Practice: Effects on Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2015 Jun;49(6):974-80.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.11.291. Epub 2014 Dec 17. PMID: 25527441. Chochinov HM. Dignity and the essence of medicine: the A, B, C, and D of dignity conserving care. BMJ. 2007 Jul 28;335(7612):184-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39244.650926.47. PMID: 17656543; PMCID: PMC1934489.

Be on the lookout for outcome manipulation! Pharmaceutical companies are important innovators, but they are businesses first. In this episode, renowned pharmaceutical critic, Dr. Daniel Carlat, gives us tips on spotting common research methods used to bias findings. Hosts: Al, Toshia Guests: Daniel Carlat, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4

Renowned psychiatry professor Dr. Daniel Carlat details his journey from pharmaceutical spokesperson to receiving legal threats from pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Carlat gets candid about his transformation and his doubts along the way. Hosts: Al, Toshia Guests: Daniel Carlat, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4

Dr. Rebecca Capasso returns to the show to discuss assessment of violence and what to do when the patient has access to a gun. What are the important questions to ask? When should confidentiality be breached to ensure safety? Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia Guests: Rebecca Capasso, MD, Imaan Alaidroos, MD References: Psychiatrists 4 Gun Violence Prevention website: https://www.psychgvp.org/ Baxley F, Miller M. Parental Misperceptions About Children and Firearms. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2006;160(5):542–547. doi:10.1001/archpedi.160.5.542 Salhi C, Azrael D, Miller M. Parent and Adolescent Reports of Adolescent Access to Household Firearms in the United States. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(3):e210989. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.0989 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Teens and Suicide: What Parents Should Know

As mass shootings continue to horrify our communities, we seek explanations. Politicians seem to believe that mental health experts have the solution. Do we? Gun violence is 20-25 times higher in the United States than in other higher income countries. What accounts for that difference? Spokesperson for Psychiatrists 4 Gun Violence Prevention and adult inpatient psychiatrist, Dr. Rebecca Capasso, joins us to provide answers and to discuss the work her group is doing. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia Guests: Rebecca Capasso, MD, Imaan Alaidroos, MD References: Psychiatrists 4 Gun Violence Prevention website: https://www.psychgvp.org/ Statement from the American Psychiatric Association on Firearm Violence: https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/apa-statement-on-firearm-violence APA Position Statement on Firearm Access, Acts of Violence and the Relationship to Mental Illness and Mental Health Services: https://www.psychiatry.org/getattachment/8b32e119-1995-4ac6-bc66-5c3972cb221f/Position-Firearm-Access-Acts-of-Violence-and-the-Relationship-to-Mental-Health.pdf

Psychologist Dr. Judy Reaven returns to the show to share her evidence-based program to help teachers, school administrators, and parents provide an education constructed to help students with autism thrive in the classroom. Dr. Reaven developed the Facing Your Fears program for children with ASD and anxiety. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Judy Reaven, PhD

Adaptation to a neurotypical environment comes in many forms. But what is meant by "masking" or "camouflaging" within the autism community? We invite autism intervention expert, Dr. Judy Reaven, to provide some insight into these concepts and how one's identity is shaped by these experiences. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Judy Reaven, PhD

Join us as we discuss the reasons for grief and healthy ways to manage it with Dr. M. Katherine Shear, a leading expert on grief and therapeutic interventions for the bereaved. We also discuss important cultural differences in the expression of grief. Hosts: Eyrn, Al Guests: M. Katherine Shear, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4

Dr. Shear returns to the show for a deep dive into the evidenced-based therapy she and her colleagues developed. Given the enormous losses from the pandemic and the DSM 5-TR Committee's recent decision to add Prolonged Grief as an identifiable disorder, our interview of her is certainly timely. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: M. Katherine Shear, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4

In our final episode with Dr. Roukaya Benjelloun, she highlights various psychiatric subspecialties and considers the future direction of psychiatry in the country. Dr. Benjelloun is Department Chair of Mental Health at Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, Psychiatry Residency Program Director, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry in Casablanca, Morocco. Hosts: Toshia, Alan Guests: Roukaya Benjelloun, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4 References: 1. Benjelloun R, Otheman Y, El Kettani C. Consultation liaison psychiatry for COVID-19 inpatients: A novel care delivery program in Morocco. Curr Psychol. 2022;41(8):5731-5733. doi: 10.1007/s12144-020-01200-6. Epub 2020 Nov 16. PMID: 33223784; PMCID: PMC7669262. 2. Barrimi M, Serraj K, Rammouz I, Alouane R, Messaoudi N, Bellaoui M. Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Suicide Attempts Among Patients With Severe Psychiatric Disorders in Eastern Morocco. Crisis. 2021 Oct 22. doi: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000825. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34674543. 3. Mekki-Berrada A. 'Ayn mika: Traumatic experience, social invisibility, and emotional distress of sub-Saharan women with precarious status in Morocco. Transcult Psychiatry. 2019 Dec;56(6):1170-1190. doi: 10.1177/1363461518757798. Epub 2018 Mar 8. PMID: 29516775. 4. Zandi T, Havenaar JM, Limburg-Okken AG, van Es H, Sidali S, Kadri N, van den Brink W, Kahn RS. The need for culture sensitive diagnostic procedures: a study among psychotic patients in Morocco. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2008 Mar;43(3):244-50. doi: 10.1007/s00127-007-0290-0. Epub 2007 Nov 30. PMID: 18060339. 5. Zarrouq B, Abbas N, Hilaly JE, Asri AE, Abbouyi S, Omari M, Malki H, Bouazza S, Moutawakkil SG, Halim K, Ragala ME. An investigation of the association between religious coping, fatigue, anxiety and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco: a web-based cross-sectional survey. BMC Psychiatry. 2021 May 22;21(1):264. doi: 10.1186/s12888-021-03271-6. PMID: 34022849; PMCID: PMC8140317.

In our second episode of this three-part series, Dr. Benjelloun joins us as we dive further into our discussion on culture and cultural sensitivity as it relates to psychiatric practice in Morocco. Dr. Roukaya Benjelloun is Department Chair of Mental Health at Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, Psychiatry Residency Program Director, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry in Casablanca, Morocco. Hosts: Toshia, Alan Guests: Roukaya Benjelloun, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4 References: 1. Benjelloun R, Otheman Y, El Kettani C. Consultation liaison psychiatry for COVID-19 inpatients: A novel care delivery program in Morocco. Curr Psychol. 2022;41(8):5731-5733. doi: 10.1007/s12144-020-01200-6. Epub 2020 Nov 16. PMID: 33223784; PMCID: PMC7669262. 2. Barrimi M, Serraj K, Rammouz I, Alouane R, Messaoudi N, Bellaoui M. Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Suicide Attempts Among Patients With Severe Psychiatric Disorders in Eastern Morocco. Crisis. 2021 Oct 22. doi: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000825. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34674543. 3. Mekki-Berrada A. 'Ayn mika: Traumatic experience, social invisibility, and emotional distress of sub-Saharan women with precarious status in Morocco. Transcult Psychiatry. 2019 Dec;56(6):1170-1190. doi: 10.1177/1363461518757798. Epub 2018 Mar 8. PMID: 29516775. 4. Zandi T, Havenaar JM, Limburg-Okken AG, van Es H, Sidali S, Kadri N, van den Brink W, Kahn RS. The need for culture sensitive diagnostic procedures: a study among psychotic patients in Morocco. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2008 Mar;43(3):244-50. doi: 10.1007/s00127-007-0290-0. Epub 2007 Nov 30. PMID: 18060339. 5. Zarrouq B, Abbas N, Hilaly JE, Asri AE, Abbouyi S, Omari M, Malki H, Bouazza S, Moutawakkil SG, Halim K, Ragala ME. An investigation of the association between religious coping, fatigue, anxiety and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco: a web-based cross-sectional survey. BMC Psychiatry. 2021 May 22;21(1):264. doi: 10.1186/s12888-021-03271-6. PMID: 34022849; PMCID: PMC8140317.

Culture's impact on the practice of psychiatry can have many implications as it relates to stigma, access to treatment, diagnostic clarity, and treatment planning. In this episode, we invited Moroccan psychiatrist, Dr. Roukaya Benjelloun, and American medical student, Yasmine Dakhama, to guide our discussion on the interplay between culture and psychiatry in Morocco. Dr. Roukaya Benjelloun is the Department Chair of Mental Health at Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, Psychiatry Residency Program Director, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry in Casablanca, Morocco. In collaboration with a research team, Yasmine conducted medical anthropological research assessing the psychosocial, cultural, and economic factors implicated in kidney transplantation in the Sous-Massa region of Morocco in 2021. Hosts: Toshia, Alan Guests: Roukaya Benjelloun, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4 References: 1. Benjelloun R, Otheman Y, El Kettani C. Consultation liaison psychiatry for COVID-19 inpatients: A novel care delivery program in Morocco. Curr Psychol. 2022;41(8):5731-5733. doi: 10.1007/s12144-020-01200-6. Epub 2020 Nov 16. PMID: 33223784; PMCID: PMC7669262. 2. Barrimi M, Serraj K, Rammouz I, Alouane R, Messaoudi N, Bellaoui M. Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Suicide Attempts Among Patients With Severe Psychiatric Disorders in Eastern Morocco. Crisis. 2021 Oct 22. doi: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000825. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34674543. 3. Mekki-Berrada A. 'Ayn mika: Traumatic experience, social invisibility, and emotional distress of sub-Saharan women with precarious status in Morocco. Transcult Psychiatry. 2019 Dec;56(6):1170-1190. doi: 10.1177/1363461518757798. Epub 2018 Mar 8. PMID: 29516775. 4. Zandi T, Havenaar JM, Limburg-Okken AG, van Es H, Sidali S, Kadri N, van den Brink W, Kahn RS. The need for culture sensitive diagnostic procedures: a study among psychotic patients in Morocco. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2008 Mar;43(3):244-50. doi: 10.1007/s00127-007-0290-0. Epub 2007 Nov 30. PMID: 18060339. 5. Zarrouq B, Abbas N, Hilaly JE, Asri AE, Abbouyi S, Omari M, Malki H, Bouazza S, Moutawakkil SG, Halim K, Ragala ME. An investigation of the association between religious coping, fatigue, anxiety and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco: a web-based cross-sectional survey. BMC Psychiatry. 2021 May 22;21(1):264. doi: 10.1186/s12888-021-03271-6. PMID: 34022849; PMCID: PMC8140317.

As we see more patients who have had Covid-19, we ask psychiatrist, Dr. Imaan Alaidroos, to speak with us about the neuropsychiatric impact of the disease. In this episode, Dr. Alaidroos outlines the treatments that are currently being studied for the neuropsychiatric symptoms of Covid-19. We also chat about the implications of these symptoms for the field of mental health. Hosts: Alan, Toshia Guest: Imaan Alaidroos, MD References: 7. Qureshi, A. I., Baskett, W. I., Huang, W., Shyu, D., Myers, D., Raju, M., Lobanova, I., Suri, M., Naqvi, S. H., French, B. R., Siddiq, F., Gomez, C. R., & Shyu, C. R. (2021). Acute Ischemic Stroke and COVID-19: An Analysis of 27 676 Patients. Stroke, 52(3), 905–912. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.031786 8. Helms J, Kremer S, MerdjiH, Clere-JehlR, Schenck M, KummerlenC, et al. Neurologic features in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. N EnglJ Med. 2020;382:2268–2270. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc2008597. 9. FerrandoSJ, KlepaczL, Lynch S, TavakkoliM, DornbushR, BaharaniR, Smolin Y, Bartell A. COVID-19 psychosis: a potential new neuropsychiatric condition triggered by novel coronavirus infection and the inflammatory response? Psychosomatics. 2020;61:551–555. doi: 10.1016/j.psym.2020.05.012. 10. Parra A, JuanesA, LosadaCP, Álvarez-SesmeroS, Santana VD, Martí I, et al. Psychotic symptoms in COVID-19 patients. A retrospective descriptive study. Psychiatry Res. 2020;291:113254. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113254. 11. Farooq, S., Tunmore, J., Wajid Ali, M., & Ayub, M. (2021). Suicide, self-harm and suicidal ideation during COVID-19: A systematic review. Psychiatry research, 306, 114228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2021.114228 12. Stefano, G. B., Büttiker, P., Weissenberger, S., Ptacek, R., Wang, F., Esch, T., Bilfinger, T. V., & Kream, R. M. (2021). Biomedical Perspectives of Acute and Chronic Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of COVID-19. Current neuropharmacology, 10.2174/1570159X20666211223130228. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X206662112231 13. de Erausquin, G. A., Snyder, H., Carrillo, M., Hosseini, A. A., Brugha, T. S., Seshadri, S., & CNS SARS-CoV-2 Consortium (2021). The chronic neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19: The need for a prospective study of viral impact on brain functioning. Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 17(6), 1056–1065. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.12255 14. PashaeiY. Drug repurposing of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: Could these drugs help fight COVID-19 and save lives? J. Clin. Neurosci. 2021;88:163–172. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.03.010. 15. Dąbrowska, E., Galińska-Skok, B., & Waszkiewicz, N. (2021). Depressive and Neurocognitive Disorders in the Context of the Inflammatory Background of COVID-19. Life (Basel, Switzerland), 11(10), 1056. https://doi.org/10.3390/life11101056 Kępińska AP, Iyegbe CO, Vernon AC, Yolken R, Murray RM, Pollak TA. Schizophrenia and Influenza at the Centenary of the 1918-1919 Spanish Influenza Pandemic: Mechanisms of Psychosis Risk. Front Psychiatry. 2020 Feb 26;11:72. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00072. PMID: 32174851; PMCID: PMC7054463.