Psych Debates

Join us for episode 17 with Dr. David Mintz, as we explore the intricate world of psychodynamic psychopharmacology! Dr. Mintz discusses an approach to significantly enhances patient outcomes by addressing not just the symptoms but the entire individual. Tune in for an engaging discussion that bridges the gap between medication and the mind's profound narratives, underscoring the indispensable role of empathy and patient-centered care in modern psychiatry. For deeper insights, check out Dr. Mintz's book "Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology:Caring for the Treatment-Resistant Patient". Please like and subscribe so that others can also access this episode. Contact us at psychdebates@gmail.com for more information, feedback, or recommendations for guests.

Join us for Psych Debate 16, where we'll be discussing one of the most current and interesting developments in psychotherapy: psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Is it a panacea for mental health issues or simply shamanism? Our guest speaker, Dr. Harold Kudler, will provide his insights on the topic. Tune in as we explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of psychedelic-assisted therapy, its implications for clinical practice, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion!

Join us for another exciting discussion on Psych Debates, this time with Dr. Thomas R. Insel, former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author of Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health. Join us as we discuss the focus on mental health vs illness, rehabilitation as a key part of treatment for patients with severe mental illnesses, and the future of Psychiatry in the context of technological advancements.   

Join us for another exciting discussion on psych debates, this time with Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, psychiatrist, researcher specializing, and author of A First-Rate Madness, among other books. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and also Lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Join us as we discuss the DSM, RDC, Critical Psychiatry and more.  Check out The Psychiatry Letter: https://psychiatryletter.com/    

Join us for another exciting discussion on psych debates, this time with the world-renowned psychologist and researcher Dr. Steven Hayes. He is the developer of Relational Frame Theory, an account of human higher cognition, and has guided its extension to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a popular evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based methods. He is a co-developer of Process-Based Therapy (PBT), a new approach to evidence-based therapies more generally. Check out the World Health Organization adaptation of ACT in over 25 languages: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003927 Check out Dr. Steven Haye's website for more information about him and upcoming projects: https://stevenchayes.com/    

Ever wonder what type of therapy would be best for you? or if you are in the mental health field, how to best go about delivering psychotherapy to different patients? Well if so, you've come to the right place. Dr. Deborah Cabaniss is a world-renowned figure in researching, teaching, and advancing psychotherapy. She is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the director of psychotherapy training in the department of psychiatry at Columbia University. Check out her blog on Psychology Today: Psychology Today: Finding Mind.  Here are some of her books you may consider checking out:  - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Clinical Manual - Psychodynamic Formulation - Different Patients, Different Therapies: Optimizing Treatment Using Differential Psychotherapuetics

Should we be learning more about other cultures or people of different backgrounds? Or should we be unlearning assumptions we make about human beings? Join us for this episode with Dr. Anton Hart who is a Psychoanalytic Psychologist at the William Alanson White Institute in NYC. He is a training and supervising psychoanalyst, associate co-producer of the film, Black Psychoanalysts Speak, and presents national and international on issues of diversity. Join us as we explore identity, race, and radical openness. Recommended read by the guest:  Black Boy - Richard Wright     

What does money have to do with mental health? Everything? Join us for this episode with Dr. Annie Harper as we explore how the world of finance impacts mental health care. Dr. Harper is a social anthropologist at the Yale School of Medicine who studies poverty, finances, and mental illness. Join us at Psychdebates.com for more episodes.    The report mentioned in this episode:  https://law.yale.edu/sites/default/files/area/clinic/document/banking_for_all_cedc.report.final.pdf.

Dream Analysis, Ego, Unconscious...what is it really all about? Dr. Nancy McWilliams joins us on another special episode of Psych Debates to explore the field of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic theory and therapy. Find us at Psychdebates.com. Books mentioned in this Podcast: Schopenhauer's Porcupines: Intimacy and Its Dilemmas Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed Psychoanalytic Diagnosis, Second Edition: Understanding Personality Structure in the Clinical Process Effective Psychotherapists: Clinical Skills That Improve Client Outcomes

Dr. Vikram Patel is a Professor of Global Health at Harvard Medical School. He joins Psych Debates for an exciting discussion on Global Mental Health and how psychiatric practice applies internationally. For more from Dr. Vikram Patel check out his lab at Harvard Medical School, the Mental Health for All lab( https://mentalhealthforalllab.hms.harvard.edu). For more episodes and exciting debates visit us at our home at psychdebates.com.

Dr. Awais Aftab is a Psychiatrist at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine who has a special interest in the philosophical frameworks of Psychiatry.  He joins Psych Debates for an exciting discussion. For more from Dr. Awais Aftab check out his "Conversations in Critical Psychiatry" for the Psychiatric Times (https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/series/critical-conversations-in-psychiatry). For more episodes and exciting debates visit us at our home at psychdebates.com.

Dr. Tayyab Rashid, clinical Psychologist at the University of Toronto, and the creator of Positive Psychotherapy along with Dr. Martin Seligman. This is a modality of therapy that utilizes the principles of positive psychology in the clinical practice setting. He joins Psych Debates for an exciting discussion. For more information and free resources on positive psychology and therapy visit Tayyabrashid.com and learn more about the great work he has been doing. For more episodes and exciting debates visit us at our home at psychdebates.com.

Dr. Roberto Lewis-Fernández, Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and Head Developer of DSM-5's Cultural Formulation Interview, joins Psych Debates for an exciting discussion on the topic of Cultural Psychiatry. Is it the real personalized psychiatry or is it the psychiatry of exotic lands and people? Join us for this episode to find out. Visit us at psychdebates.com for more!

Dr. Mark Komrad, psychiatrist and medical ethicist turned activist against the rise of physician assisted suicide and euthanasia, joins Psych Debates for another exciting debate for the motions "This House regrets the rise of physician assisted suicide". Visit us at psychdebates.com.

Dr. Harold Koenig, world renowned psychiatry and spirituality specialist, speaks to Psych Debates about the role of religion and spiritually on mental and physical health. 

Dr. Bandy X Lee, President of The World Mental Health Coalition, Organizer of the "Duty to Warn" conference, and author of  "The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump" talks to Psych Debates about politics and psychiatry. 

Dr. Allen Frances, DSM 4 task force chairman and chairman emeritus at Duke University, joins Psych Debates in a lively conversation. We discuss the anti-psychiatry movement; a movement with the aims to abolish psychiatric providers, medication, and diagnosis. 

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