Podcasts about psychiatric care

What does it actually take to say yes in healthcare when the system is wired to say no? In this episode of The Disrupted Podcast, Scott takes you straight into the field — from a brand-new administrator in Marietta, Georgia who's already revolutionizing her building eight days in, to a 190-patient facility in Charleston where the real conversation isn't about hospice referrals, it's about whether you have the staff to back it up. Scott gets honest about the moments where healthcare organizations talk a big game but fold when it matters — refusing acute visits to non-panel patients, locking providers into rigid workflows, and hiring bodies instead of talent. He challenges all of it. And he does it with the kind of clarity that only comes from someone who's actually in the buildings, at the dinner tables, and on the phone doing the hard work every day. From a nurse who deserves a Tesla to a wristband that could change emergency response forever, this episode is packed with real stories, bold ideas, and a simple but radical belief: that getting to the yes isn't just good business — it's the whole point of healthcare. If you're a provider, administrator, nurse, or healthcare leader who's tired of the way things have always been done, this one's for you. www.YourHealth.Org

South Charleston City Council candidate Michael MacDonald, Ann Bostic of HealthPath Medical and Psychiatric Care and Jim Strawn, and boxer Christy Martin.

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“It wasn't a profession, it was a way of life,” observes internationally respected psychiatrist Dr. Nasser Loza, reflecting on a century-long family legacy in mental health care that began when his grandfather founded The Behman Hospital in Cairo. In this candid Raise the Line conversation with host Michael Carrese, Dr. Loza traces the transformation of psychiatry he's witnessed in his long career as increases in classifications, payment bureaucracy, reliance on pharmaceuticals, and technological disruption have each left their mark. The cumulative costs associated with these changes have, he laments, pushed care out of reach for many and hindered the human connection that is key to the discipline. He describes his prescription for countering these trends as a focus on effective and modest aims. “Rather than saying, come and see me in therapy for five years and I will make a better person out of you, I think focusing on symptom-targeted help is going to be what is needed.”  In this wide-ranging interview, you'll also learn about progress on advancing the rights of mental health patients and lowering stigmas, how to manage the rise of online therapy and use of AI chatbots, and the importance of empathy and transparency in mental health counseling. Don't miss this valuable perspective on a critically important dimension of healthcare that's informed by decades of experience as a clinician, government official and global advocate. Mentioned in this episode:The Behman HospitalMaadi Psychology Center If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Dr. James M. Greenblatt is a pioneer in functional and integrative medicine and a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist who has been treating patients since 1988. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and previously held the role of Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care/Monte Nido. An internationally recognized speaker on nutritional interventions in mental health, Dr. Greenblatt has authored seven books, including the best-sellers Finally Focused and Answers to Anorexia, as well as his latest, Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal. He is also the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to transforming psychiatric care through integrative and evidence-based approaches. In today's episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Dr. Greenblatt about ADHD, anorexia nervosa, depression and other psychiatric disorders. The duo discuss the dangers of anorexia, and he provides solutions for better treatment outcomes for patients. He shares important information around antidepressant withdrawal and how functional psychiatry looks beyond symptoms to address underlying factors. Dr. Greenblatt shares his approach to treating depression in his book, Finally Hopeful. He discusses tools such as genetic testing (MTHFR) and screening for core nutrients that can transform psychiatric care, and highlights links between gluten sensitivity and conditions like anorexia and schizophrenia. Dr. Greenblatt closes by emphasizing the need for personalized, whole-person care and offers hope to those who are struggling. Listen to the complete episode by clicking the player above. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing  Show Notes: Learn more about Walden Behavioral Care here Read Finally Focused on ADHD Read Answers to Anorexia Read Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal Look into Finally Hopeful here Psychiatry Redefined website Look into Function Health here This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity.  Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org.  

Dr. James M. Greenblatt is a pioneer in functional and integrative medicine and a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist who has been treating patients since 1988. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and previously held the role of Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care/Monte Nido. An internationally recognized speaker on nutritional interventions in mental health, Dr. Greenblatt has authored seven books, including the best-sellers Finally Focused and Answers to Anorexia, as well as his latest, Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal. He is also the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to transforming psychiatric care through integrative and evidence-based approaches.   In today's episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Dr. Greenblatt about ADHD, anorexia nervosa, depression and other psychiatric disorders. The duo discuss the dangers of anorexia, and he provides solutions for better treatment outcomes for patients. He shares important information around antidepressant withdrawal and how functional psychiatry looks beyond symptoms to address underlying factors. Dr. Greenblatt shares his approach to treating depression in his book, Finally Hopeful. He discusses tools such as genetic testing (MTHFR) and screening for core nutrients that can transform psychiatric care, and highlights links between gluten sensitivity and conditions like anorexia and schizophrenia. Dr. Greenblatt closes by emphasizing the need for personalized, whole-person care and offers hope to those who are struggling. Listen to the complete episode by clicking the player above. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing  Show Notes: Learn more about Walden Behavioral Care here Read Finally Focused on ADHD Read Answers to Anorexia Read Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal Look into Finally Hopeful here Psychiatry Redefined website Look into Function Health here   This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity.  Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org  

Rethinking Mental Health Care: Why Recovery Should Be the GoalIn this episode of Normalize The Conversation, licensed clinical psychologist and mental health advocate Dr. David Susman challenges the traditional psychiatric model and makes a compelling case for recovery-focused care.Discover how:✅ Peer support and empowerment play a vital role in healing✅ A person-centered approach transforms mental health outcomes✅ The current system needs to evolve to support long-term recoveryDr. Susman shares his expert insights from his work in behavioral health leadership and mental health advocacy, offering hope and a clear path forward for patients, providers, and communities.

Nicole Clark, Co-Founder and CEO of the Adult and Pediatric Institute for Health and Wellness, a comprehensive, personalized psychiatric practice that takes a holistic approach to mental health, looking at the interconnection of physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Nicole has two daughters with autism, which has informed the Institute's focus on serving the autism community, especially in these times of changes in the definition of autism spectrum disorder. Services include psychiatric and autism evaluations, medication management, education, and early intervention for children and adults and their family members.  Nicole explains, "We're a comprehensive psychiatric practice, and we're kind of unique in that we have fully blended behavioral and mental health therapy. We see an individual as a whole person. They're not just one piece of their identity. They have multiple pieces of their identity. And so we don't like to only focus on a singular issue. We like to look at the person as a whole, and so we see the entire family. We see ages 18 months when we're doing autism evaluations, all the way up to 65 years old. And we offer psychiatric evaluations, autism evaluations, medication management, and different therapy modalities." "A lot of the time, we are treating someone's anxiety, or maybe we're treating their ADHD, or maybe we're treating bipolar depression, the other illnesses that are kind of stemming from that stomachache, especially with kids, the headaches, the 'I'm always feeling sick.” I don't want to go to school." "Or in adults-- the chronic stomachaches, the heart disease, all of these issues tend to start to resolve when you can treat the mind and when you can work on the mental health side of things, because these are real problems and these are real issues, physiological issues, heart disease. A heart attack, that's real. We know that is real. Well, what is causing that? Well, maybe it's being caused by elevated cortisol levels over an extended period of time because you have unresolved trauma, anxiety, or depression. And so, it's becoming a more collaborative approach to healthcare, which I love."  #PEDSInstitute #PsychiatricCare #MentalHealth #PediatricHealth #Autism #AutismDiagnosis #AutismAwareness pedsinstitute.com Listen to the podcast here    

Nicole Clark, Co-Founder and CEO of the Adult and Pediatric Institute for Health and Wellness, a comprehensive, personalized psychiatric practice that takes a holistic approach to mental health, looking at the interconnection of physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Nicole has two daughters with autism, which has informed the Institute's focus on serving the autism community, especially in these times of changes in the definition of autism spectrum disorder. Services include psychiatric and autism evaluations, medication management, education, and early intervention for children and adults and their family members.  Nicole explains, "We're a comprehensive psychiatric practice, and we're kind of unique in that we have fully blended behavioral and mental health therapy. We see an individual as a whole person. They're not just one piece of their identity. They have multiple pieces of their identity. And so we don't like to only focus on a singular issue. We like to look at the person as a whole, and so we see the entire family. We see ages 18 months when we're doing autism evaluations, all the way up to 65 years old. And we offer psychiatric evaluations, autism evaluations, medication management, and different therapy modalities." "A lot of the time, we are treating someone's anxiety, or maybe we're treating their ADHD, or maybe we're treating bipolar depression, the other illnesses that are kind of stemming from that stomachache, especially with kids, the headaches, the 'I'm always feeling sick.” I don't want to go to school." "Or in adults-- the chronic stomachaches, the heart disease, all of these issues tend to start to resolve when you can treat the mind and when you can work on the mental health side of things, because these are real problems and these are real issues, physiological issues, heart disease. A heart attack, that's real. We know that is real. Well, what is causing that? Well, maybe it's being caused by elevated cortisol levels over an extended period of time because you have unresolved trauma, anxiety, or depression. And so, it's becoming a more collaborative approach to healthcare, which I love."  #PEDSInstitute #PsychiatricCare #MentalHealth #PediatricHealth #Autism #AutismDiagnosis #AutismAwareness pedsinstitute.com Download the transcript here  

In this powerful episode of IDD Health Matters, host Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with Dr. Mike Cummings, Vice Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Medical Director for several psychiatric programs across New York State. Dr. Cummings brings a wealth of experience from leading New York's busiest psychiatric ER to developing innovative programs like START and APEC that provide person-centered psychiatric support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Together, they unpack the challenges of polypharmacy, the importance of understanding behavior as communication, and how to empower families and individuals through education and collaborative care. Dr. Cummings also shares insights into his YouTube series Coffee Talk with Mike and Janelle, which aims to demystify psychiatric care for families and caregivers in the IDD community. From crisis prevention to positive psychology, this episode is a must-listen for healthcare providers, support professionals, and anyone committed to improving the quality of mental health care for people with IDD.

Aaron Harris, DNP, APRN, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with UK HealthCare's Gill Heart & Vascular Institute. Harris discusses his journey to a unique field as part of this special presentation from The Loop and UK HealthCare's corporate communications team.

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St.Patrick's Cathedral was filled with mourners at its Easter Monday mass as churchgoers learned of Pope Francis' death. Plus, a Hudson Valley health system agrees to restore psychiatric care and mental health reforms. Meanwhile, details are emerging about Mohsen Mahdawi, the second Columbia University student protest leader detained by U.S. immigration officers in recent weeks. And finally, the NYPD is investing in new technology to combat drones used for “nefarious purposes.”

Send us a textPsychiatrist Dr. Rachna Saralka joins Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren to explore the emerging field of artificial intelligence in psychology. They discuss the promise and shortfalls of using AI in this field, and the need for hard data  and validated results through clinical trials. They get into empathy, the placebo effect, and potential use of AI to train psychologists and other doctors just like chess bots can help teach people to play chess.Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.Have a question for Dr. Koren? Email him at askDrKoren@MedEvidence.comListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeShare with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramX (Formerly Twitter)LinkedInWant to learn more? Checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.comMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

The BPD Bunch is BACK! Xannie, Hak Ja, Jay and Mo discuss their personal experiences with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the psych ward. They share stories of their admissions, the emotions leading up to seeking help, and the relief and anxiety that come with entering inpatient care. Our conversation will cover topics such as:Can you go to the psych ward for BPD?Is inpatient bad for BPD?What to expect when admitted to a psych ward?When does someone with BPD need to be hospitalized?How long do you stay in a mental hospital for BPD?Does BPD need inpatient treatment?Friday we'll wrap up this conversation, talking about how the psych ward has been helpful for managing crises.March 19 we'll be back to talk about BPD & Revenge! Can't wait until then? Sign up for our "BPD Buddies" or "BPD Besties" tiers on Patreon to get early access to an exclusive extended cut of next week's episode NOW!  https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch 

In the United States., psychiatric healthcare seems to be caught between two extreme ideologies...Dr. Morgan Shields, Assistant Professor at the WashU Brown School in St. Louis, is back for part 2 after sharing her VERY personal experiences with the inpatient psychiatric setting. If you haven't listened or watched part 1, make sure to go back one week and hit play.On one side, there's a push to expand inpatient psych beds—just add more space, and things will improve. On the other, some advocate for the complete abolition of psychiatric hospitals, believing that getting rid of them is the real solution.Two drastically different views—but why is the debate so polarized? And is either approach truly the answer?Check out the shownotes for further resources and ways to connect.Takeaways: In this episode, we dive into the complex world of inpatient psychiatric care and its challenges, highlighting the need for better patient-centered practices. Dr. Shields emphasizes the alarming lack of accountability in psychiatric hospitals, suggesting that simply admitting someone doesn't guarantee quality care. We explore the contrasting ideologies in psychiatric care reform, from expanding bed capacity to advocating for community-based alternatives like peer respites. The differences in care quality between for-profit and nonprofit psychiatric facilities raise important questions about patient welfare and institutional priorities. Our discussion reveals how institutional betrayal can occur when patients feel let down by the systems meant to protect them, emphasizing the importance of trust in healthcare. Ultimately, we want to encourage listeners who've faced negative experiences in psychiatric settings to know they're not alone, and change is possible. *The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not represent the views of Global Health Pursuit Podcast or the host. This discussion is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or a generalization of inpatient psychiatric care. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, we encourage seeking support from a qualified professional.*____Listen to the Progressive Pockets Podcast here!-----Support the Podcast: Click here to send in a one-time or monthly donationSubmit a Question: Click here to send in a question!Join the Podcast Mailing list: https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-listMake sure to follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!Email me at hetal@globalhealthpursuit.com

Innovative psychiatric care models are reshaping how we address behavioral health crises. In this episode, Colin LeClair, CEO of Connections, discusses Connections' freestanding emergency psychiatric units that provide alternatives to traditional hospital settings, aiming to rapidly stabilize patients in crisis and reduce the burden on hospitals. Colin addresses significant barriers to behavioral health parity, particularly health plan engagement, and advocates for a shift towards value-based care models. He highlights potential cost savings from reducing inpatient admissions, which can be reinvested into preventive care. Emphasizing the importance of specialty providers forming consortiums to effectively engage payers, Colin calls for collaborative efforts within the industry to promote systemic change. Tune in to learn how behavioral health parity and innovative care models are transforming the landscape of psychiatric care! Resources: Connect with and follow Colin LeClair on LinkedIn. Follow Connections on LinkedIn and explore their website.

What if I told you that there are healthcare facilities that can inadvertently worsen your condition? I'm talking about the case of inpatient psychiatric care. In this episode, I feature a special guest, Dr. Morgan Shields, whose lived experiences might make you question the state of mental healthcare in the United States. From witnessing it from the sidelines as her father experienced bipolar disorder, to experiencing psychosis and manic episodes herself, she found herself asking time and time again for help only to walk away feeling disappointed, hurt, and abandoned of the system. Her journey is one that you'll be thinking about weeks after hearing her story.Check out the shownotes for further resources and ways to connect.Takeaways: Inpatient psychiatric care can sometimes make mental health conditions worse instead of better, which is a shocking reality that many people don't realize. Patients in psychiatric facilities often lack agency and choice, which can lead to feelings of helplessness and contribute to a negative experience. High suicide rates shortly after discharge from psychiatric care raise questions about the effectiveness and safety of these facilities. Dehumanization is a major issue in inpatient psychiatric care, as patients are often treated like they don't deserve respect or dignity during their treatment. There's a significant gap in the quality of care provided in inpatient settings versus outpatient care, highlighting the need for reform in mental health treatment. Dr. Shields emphasizes the importance of understanding the lived experiences of those within the mental healthcare system in order to drive meaningful change. *The views expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not represent the views of Global Health Pursuit Podcast or the host. This discussion is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or a generalization of inpatient psychiatric care. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, we encourage seeking support from a qualified professional.*____Listen to the Progressive Pockets Podcast here!-----Support the Podcast: Click here to send in a one-time or monthly donationSubmit a Question: Click here to send in a question!Join the Podcast Mailing list: https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-listMake sure to follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook!Email me at hetal@globalhealthpursuit.com

Join associate audio editor Hannah as she unpacks the mental health services on campus and what they can provide for you. The CMHC provides students with many services that can fit their psychiatric needs and makes it easy to access care for your mental health. Art By Madison Tran Music: Longhorn Essentials Theme by Audrey Piczak Lakal by Blue Dot Sessions Our Lament by Blue Dot Sessions Lost Stage by Blue Dot Sessions

A conference in Fayetteville today will focus on better understanding schizophrenia. On today's show, we host a conversation about expanding our collective understanding of psychosis and schizophrenia. Reporter Sophia Nourani also visits the newly revamped Multicultural Center at the University of Arkansas. Plus, we note the Year of the Snake as the Lunar New Year arrives.

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In the new year, a former New Hampshire prison guard will stand trial for murder. State prosecutors say he killed a man in a prison psychiatric unit by restraining him in a dangerous way. But this wasn't the first time someone in this unit with serious mental illness died after being held down by officers. And in that case, the state denies any wrongdoing. NHPR reporter Paul Cuno-Booth digs into the case on a special edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.

Unlocked Patreon episode. Support Ordinary Unhappiness on Patreon to get access to all the exclusive episodes. patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessIn the first installment of our two-part Thanksgiving Special, we discuss the so-called “Holiday Syndrome” in general and with an eye towards the upcoming US holiday season in particular. We explore how holidays catalyze some of our most elemental anxieties and fantasies as embodied in the institution known as the family. We walk through Sandor Ferenczi's “Sunday Neurosis,” the social injunction to indulge in “recreation,” and how that demand psychically re-creates the scene of the family in all its traumas, disappointments, and contingencies. Big helpings of regression, bottomless oral need, and displaced Oedipal antagonism are served – plus a reading of the traditional Thanksgiving meal itself, which not coincidentally features a lot of food that resembles what we feed babies. Subscribe now for immediate access to Part II - on Freudian anthropology, the history behind Thanksgiving, and the libidinal structures of settler colonialism. Subscription also will give you access to our ever-growing backlog of Patreon-only content, including series like The Standard Edition (we're reading Freud's complete works thing together!) Wild Analysis (psychoanalysis goes to the movies), Gerontophallocracy 2024 (on the recent election and beyond), and much, much more!Articles referenced include:Cattell, J P.  The Holiday Syndrome. The Psychoanalytic Review (1913-1957); New York Vol. 42, (Jan 1, 1955): 39, available here.Ferenczi, Sandor. Sunday Neuroses (1919) in Further Contributions to the Theory and Technique of Psycho-Analysis. London, Karnac Books 1927.Sarah Mullooly Sattin. The Psychodynamics of the “Holiday Syndrome”: The Meaning and Therapeutic Use of Holidays in Group Therapy with Schizophrenic Patients. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. Volume 13, Issue 4 (October 1975), Pages 156-162, available here.Rosenbaum, J. B. (1962) Holiday, Symptom and Dream. Psychoanalytic Review 49, 87-98, available here.Melanie Wallendorf, Eric J. Arnould, “We Gather Together”: Consumption Rituals of Thanksgiving Day, Journal of Consumer Research, Volume 18, Issue 1, June 1991, Pages 13–31, available here. Have you noticed that Freud is back? Got questions about psychoanalysis? Or maybe you've traversed the fantasy and lived to tell the tale? Leave us a voicemail! (646) 450-0847  A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now. New episodes on Saturdays. Follow us on social media:  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OrdinaryUnhappiness Twitter: @UnhappinessPod Instagram: @OrdinaryUnhappiness Patreon: patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Theme song: Formal Chicken - Gnossienne No. 1 https://open.spotify.com/album/2MIIYnbyLqriV3vrpUTxxO Provided by Fruits Music

The New York City Council will question CUNY officials Monday about updates to its antisemitism policies after a third-party review. Meanwhile, transportation advocates and elected officials in the Bronx are protesting Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to add connector roads to the Cross Bronx Expressway during highway repairs. Also, severe drought in the Northeast has experts urging updates to water policies and conservation technologies. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for changes to state law to make it easier to hospitalize people for psychiatric care against their will, following last week's deadly Manhattan stabbings. WNYC's Caroline Lewis has details on the mental health proposals being debated. Finally, Thanksgiving is near, and we want to hear your traditions! Nancy Peer of New Jersey shares her family's playful twist on the holiday.

San Diego County will loan up to $32 million to UC San Diego to expand behavioral health care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. In other news, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have expanded the number of languages offered on ballots. Plus, California's Secretary of State is hosting a series of webinars to encourage more people to vote this November.

Thank you Liz "Smarty Pants" Mouw, OMS IV developing this podcast. This podcast is describes how psychiatric illness care moves (or doesn't) from specialized developmental disorder clinics to adult clinics. Liz does a great job of describing the current landscape and how that may be evolving. We enjoyed our discussion and hope you do too! Thank you to the immortal Jordan Turner for creating the perfect bumper music!

Sam Matthews, NP founder of Angels Psychiatry has been in the mental health field for over a decade. He specializes in care of children, adolescence and beyond. Sam discusses topics such as medicating minors, diagnosing and interviewing young patients, the increasing conversation around gender dysphoria, and common misconceptions around mental health in children. Sam is a graduate of Gonzaga University of Spokane where he received advanced training in Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. He also has a masters in English as well as an electrical engineering diploma obtained while serving in the Indian Air Force (IAF). We also dive into Sam's personal life, his immigration to America and learn more about his circuitous path to his career today. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Sam!   Your support allows us to reach more people! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, like it or leave a review. We hope these stories encourage others on their professional and personal journeys. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch these episodes. Spotify now offers videocasting so you can feel like we are right there with you! Follow us on IG @themarkhowleyshow, TikTok and Facebook. Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates markhowleyshow.com. WE APPRECIATE YOU!  

In this powerful episode, we hear the story of Sue, a mother whose son has struggled with mental illness for over a decade. Sue shares the harrowing details of her son's journey, from a seemingly happy and successful teenager to someone battling bipolar and schizoaffective disorders. The podcast covers the family's encounters with the mental health system, including hospitalizations, medication challenges, and interactions with the legal system. Sue's story highlights the immense challenges faced by those navigating the complex and often unforgiving landscape of mental healthcare. Through her raw and emotional testimony, Sue emphasizes the need for better support, communication, and accountability within the system to ensure that individuals with mental illness receive the comprehensive care they deserve.  Key Takeaways:  The mental health system often fails to provide adequate and coordinated care for those struggling with severe mental illness.  Families face immense emotional and logistical burdens when caring for a loved one with mental health issues.  Lack of communication, accountability, and resources within the system can exacerbate the challenges for individuals and their families.  Navigating the intersections of mental health, the legal system, and medical institutions can be an overwhelming and isolating experience.  Advocacy and support are crucial for families seeking to improve the quality of care and outcomes for their loved ones. 

On this episode of Pharmacy Focus, experts discuss World Psychedelics Day, which is June 20. Experts will also discuss goals of World Psychedelics Day in increasing awareness and appreciation of psychedelics' therapeutic potential while honoring traditional knowledge. Experts cover the history of psychedelics, current research on psychedelic therapies for conditions like PTSD and depression, and future directions. Proper education, screening, medication management and harm reduction practices are highlighted as best ways that pharmacists can get involved. Guests Include: Mark Achbar, WPD Founder Sarah Butterfield, WPD Creative Director Rev. Shannon Smadella, WPD Operations & Partnerships Director Sandra Dreisbach, PhD, WPD Ethics Director Dennis Mckenna, Director and President of the Mckenna Academy Kevin Lanzo, PharmD, co-founder of the Psychedelic Pharmacists Association (PPA) Kristin Speer, PharmD, BCPS, co-founder of the PPA References 1. Pharmacy Times. Survey Shows 65% of Affected Americans Want Access to Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health Conditions. February 8. 2022. Accessed June 13, 2024. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/survey-shows-65-of-affected-americans-want-access-to-psychedelic-treatments-for-mental-health-conditions 2. Gallagher A. Psychedelic Medicine Could Fill Care Gap in Psychiatric Care. Pharmacy Times. April 10, 2024. Accessed June 13, 2024. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/psychedelic-medicine-could-fill-care-gap-in-psychiatric-care 3. Gallagher A. Is 2024 the Year for Psychedelic Medicine?. Pharmacy Times. April 4, 2024. Accessed June 13, 2024. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/is-2024-the-year-for-psychedelic-medicine- 4. Antrim A. FDA Advisory Panel Rejects MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD. Pharmacy Times. June 4, 2024. Accessed June 13, 2024. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/fda-advisory-panel-rejects-mdma-assisted-therapy-for-ptsd

In this episode, I'm joined by Umu Benjamin, a Board Certified Holistic Nutritional Metabolic and Integrative Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner and the visionary behind Limbic. Together, we discuss the transformative power of holistic approaches to mental health, emphasizing the importance of natural and lifestyle-based interventions over immediate medication. Umu shares her extensive experience and insights into preventing burnout, managing stress, and fostering mental wellness through comprehensive, individualized care. Want to pivot your skill set and generate more income? Looking to expand your services or create new ones? Grab my list of 50+ ideas that can help you create an additional stream of revenue here: https://bit.ly/ideasformoreincome The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is sponsored by TherapyNotes! Why not find out what more than 100,000 mental health professionals already know, and try TherapyNotes for 2 months, absolutely free. Click here: www.lisamustard.com/therapynotes or enter promo code “Lisa” at www.TherapyNotes.com. Get my FREE guided meditations and hypnosis recordings here. Episode Highlights: The philosophy and mission behind Umu Benjamin's holistic practice, Limbic. How holistic approaches can effectively prevent and treat burnout and mental health issues without relying solely on medication. The significance of understanding the body's response to stress and implementing lifestyle changes for mental health. Practical advice on managing symptoms of mental health issues through nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and more. The role of childhood experiences and the importance of setting boundaries for mental wellness. Strategies for recognizing and addressing the early signs of burnout. The impact of holistic health on conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Connect with Umu Benjamin: PODCAST Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/limbic WEBSITE: https://limbic.live/ EMAIL: info@limbic.live SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:  NEWSLETTER: www.healingmachines.co INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/npumubenjamin FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551034320992 FACEBOOK GROUP:https://www.facebook.com/groups/limbiclive  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@limbiclive/videos  Please remember that The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Need continuing education contact hours (approved by NBCC)?If so, then be sure to check out my Podcourses. Check out the other CE courses - Holistic Counseling Bundle, the Art of Breathwork and How to Resolve the Parent Trap! Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety Course - Click HERE to get a FREE course on transforming your relationship with anxiety from Mindfulness.com (affiliate link) Connect with Lisa: Website Production Credits: Edited and engineered by Chelsea Weaver. For podcast editing services, visit http://chelseaweaverpodcasting.com. If you are ready to start your podcast or take your current podcast to the next level, the Psychcraft Network can help. Let's start the conversation - apply today! PsychCraft Podcast Network  Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.  

Today we are joined by Dr. Lloyd Sederer to discuss corruption in the medical and psychiatric system and how we can begin changing this. He explains where America's substance abuse problem stems from and why the US isn't doing enough to help those struggling with addiction. He also dives into the common issues in psychiatric care and how we can revolutionize this to treat patients better and more effectively. He also shares his personal mental health approach, finding fulfillment later in life, and dealing with failure. ==== 0:00 Intro  3:44 Why America Has a Drug Problem 8:23 Facing Off with Medical Corruption 19:40 Putting the Client First  25:12 Making Change From Within the System 39:46 Treating Regression in Therapy  35:47 Finding the Right Level of Care 37:39 Treating the “Untreatable” 44:11 Practicing Responsibly: Your Therapist Should Do This 51:53 Why We Are Optimistic  53:17 Focusing on Physician's Mental Health 56:55 How Dr. Sederer Approaches His Own Mental Health  1:02:36 The Second Mountain: Finding Purpose Later in Life 1:06:00 Serving the Patient The Best We Can 1:12:23 Dealing with Failures & Setbacks 1:15:52 Asking the Right Questions  1:19:55 Conclusion ==== Lloyd Sederer, MD, is a psychiatrist, public health doctor, and non-fiction writer. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Columbia University School of Public Health. He has served as CMO/EVP of McLean Hospital, a Harvard teaching hospital; Mental Health Commissioner of NYC (in the Bloomberg administration); and CMO of the NYS Office of Mental Health, the nation's largest state MH Agency. Dr. Sederer has led large scale mental health disaster responses for New York City and New York State, including 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. He has published 13 books and 500 articles for print and online publications. He currently is a Contributing Writer for Psychology Today, Psychiatric Times, and The NY Journal of Books. The Addiction Solution: https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Solution-Treating-Dependence-Opioids/ Caught in the Crosshairs of American Healthcare: https://www.amazon.com/Caught-Crosshairs-American-Healthcare-Sederer/ Ink-Stained For Life: https://www.amazon.com/Ink-Stained-Life-Lloyd-Sederer/ ==== Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/ Website: https://drewramseymd.com

Dr Allie Slemon joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Shivinder Dhari: “When Should Inpatient Psychiatric Care Include Access to the Outdoors, Despite Elopement or Other Risks?”  Recorded December 5, 2023.  Read the full article for free at JournalofEthics.org

In this Episode, Dr. David Puder, Dr. Adam Borecky, and Joanie Burns discuss the 5-factor approach to holistic, patient-centered psychiatric care. This approach takes into account that each individual who seeks care is unique in their physiological and psychological make-up and that multiple factors influence both physical and mental health (for better or worse).  The 5-factor approach to treatment is based on the importance of sensorium and its pivotal role in regulating thoughts, feelings, and overall mental health. Sensorium is a lens to understand how we focus on various things. Sensorium is total brain function, which fluctuates throughout the day and depends on a number of factors, including sleep, stress levels, and more.

Podcast Episode Show Notes, part 2: "Major General Gregg F. Martin"Introduction: In the second episode featuring Major General Gregg F. Martin conversation extends to the prevalence of bipolar disorder in the military, addressing the significant challenges faced by service members. Major General Martin underscores the persistent stigma surrounding mental health issues and acknowledges the positive strides made in mental health support within the military while acknowledging the remaining hurdles.Medication Cocktail and Treatment ApproachMental illness treatment often involves a trial-and-error process to find the right medication and therapy combination.Gregg highlights the importance of a holistic, multidimensional approach to mental health care, involving medication, therapy, and support from various professionals.Quality of Psychiatric Care in VA HospitalsGregg shares his positive experience with the psychiatric department at White River Junction VA, emphasizing its exceptional quality compared to other VA hospitals.However, he acknowledges that the standard of care may vary across different VA facilities due to factors like size and patient volume.Prevalence of Mental Illness in the MilitaryGregg suggests that the military environment, characterized by stress and high-energy expectations, may contribute to a higher prevalence of mental health conditions like bipolar disorder.There has been progress in the military's approach to mental health, allowing service members with conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety to continue serving with proper treatment.Promoting Mental Health Awareness and RecoveryGregg's book, "Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness," aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote recovery strategies for individuals struggling with mental illness.The discussion emphasizes the importance of seeking timely help and effective treatment to prevent the detrimental impact of untreated mental illness.Personal Experience with Bipolar DisorderGregg provides insights into the manic and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder, describing the euphoria and grandiosity of mania contrasted with the lethargy and despair of depression.He underscores the biological nature of mental illnesses, emphasizing that they are not character flaws but physiological conditions affecting brain function.Topics: bipolar disorder survivor, bipolar survivor, bipolar disorder in the military 

A russian killer cannibalizes his landlord with the help of a young girl he manipulated, until justice catches up to them both behind bars. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps: https://talkmurder.com/subscribeSupport us on patreon: https://patreon.com/talkmurderSee our technology: https://talkmurder.com/gearContent warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included under the fair use doctrine for educational purposes. Any copyrighted materials are owned by their respective copyright holders. Questions regarding use of copyrighted materials may be directed to legal [@] Talkocast.com

Coming from a family who aren't afraid to plant big ideas and embracing risk-taking to achieve them, Fumi Mitsuishi has devoted her career to understanding the humane aspects of clinical psychiatry. Her rich experiences living in Japan, France, and the U.S. have fostered a deep appreciation for residing at the crossroads of diverse cultures and understanding the experience of “otherness”.  As the director of Citywide Case Management (Citywide), a Division of the UCSF/Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, where she is also an Associate Clinical Professor, Dr. Mitsuishi strives to enhance the path to recovery for adults navigating mental health challenges. Her focus remains on empowering them to secure stable housing, treatment, and employment, facilitating their successful reintegration into society. In this episode, Dr. Mitsuishi discusses the prevalent misconceptions and stigmatization surrounding homelessness and individuals coping with mental health challenges and offers a refreshing perspective towards the importance of using a multidisciplinary approach to improve and honor the client's quality of life. Do you have any thoughts? Please email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.

One chilly Maine morning, enveloped in a snowed-in cabin, musician DW sat at a piano recording a melody that had just popped into his brain. As he played, the phrase “I deserve to be well” tumbled out of his mouth in song.  He immediately broke down in tears asking, “Wow, do I really believe this?” That question, and the ensuing album he created with his band The Collection, fueled an artistic journey to make sense of depression, the stigma of psychiatric medication, and asserting self-worth.  We sit down with David to hear his mental health story, why he chose to share it publicly, and enjoy a special performance of two new singles from The Collection's upcoming album.  _________________________________________________________________________________ Resources: David's Links The Collection's Website: www.thecollectionband.com TikTok: @thecollectionband Instagram: @collectionband Link Tree: linktr.ee Mental Note Podcast & Mental Health Mental Note Podcast: www.mentalnotepodcast.com Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com  Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com Free Group Support: eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist:  (877) 850-7199

Christi sits down with Mind Springs Health CEO, John Sheehan, to discuss the important topics of mental health, the services Mind Springs offers, and the changes they have been making to bring the best mental health care to Western Colorado.Learn more about their services at their website. If you prefer to watch your podcasts, visit our YouTube page to see this and all our episodes!

What cognitive disorders and dysfunctions do people with depression suffer from? Dr. Mark Schiller, a Yale and University of Chicago-trained psychiatrist, joins the podcast to explain…  Dr. Schiller is the Founder and Medical Director of Mind Therapy Clinic, a psychiatric center focused on innovative, integrated, and personalized care. As a scientific innovator, he uses cutting-edge technologies to identify, target, and treat psychiatric problems more objectively. What are the benefits of taking an integrated approach to treating the whole person? What does it take to provide high-quality and cohesive psychiatric care? Jump in now to find out! In this conversation, we discuss: The different types of depression that individuals suffer from.  Why it can be hard to distinguish between common cognitive disorders. How cognitive distortions can indicate the severity of depression. The gold standard for treatment-resistant depression. Click here to learn more about Dr. Schiller and his work at Mind Therapy Clinic! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessIn the first installment of our two-part Thanksgiving Special, we discuss the so-called “Holiday Syndrome” in general and with an eye towards the upcoming US holiday season in particular. We explore how holidays catalyze some of our most elemental anxieties and fantasies as embodied in the institution known as the family. We walk through Sandor Ferenczi's “Sunday Neurosis,” the social injunction to indulge in “recreation,” and how that demand psychically re-creates the scene of the family in all its traumas, disappointments, and contingencies. Big helpings of regression, bottomless oral need, and displaced Oedipal antagonism are served – plus a reading of the traditional Thanksgiving meal itself, which not coincidentally features a lot of food that resembles what we feed babies.The second part of our Thanksgiving Special – on Freudian anthropology, the history behind (and of) Thanksgiving, and the libidinal structures of settler colonialism – drops Wednesday, Nov 22, just in time for your holiday travel.Articles referenced include:Cattell, J P.  The Holiday Syndrome. The Psychoanalytic Review (1913-1957); New York Vol. 42, (Jan 1, 1955): 39, available here.Ferenczi, Sandor. Sunday Neuroses (1919) in Further Contributions to the Theory and Technique of Psycho-Analysis. London, Karnac Books 1927.Sarah Mullooly Sattin. The Psychodynamics of the “Holiday Syndrome”: The Meaning and Therapeutic Use of Holidays in Group Therapy with Schizophrenic Patients. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. Volume 13, Issue 4 (October 1975), Pages 156-162, available here.Rosenbaum, J. B. (1962) Holiday, Symptom and Dream. Psychoanalytic Review 49, 87-98, available here.Melanie Wallendorf, Eric J. Arnould, “We Gather Together”: Consumption Rituals of Thanksgiving Day, Journal of Consumer Research, Volume 18, Issue 1, June 1991, Pages 13–31, available here.Have you noticed that Freud is back? Got questions about psychoanalysis? Or maybe you've traversed the fantasy and lived to tell the tale? Leave us a voicemail! 484 775-0107 A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now. New episodes on Saturdays. Follow us on social media: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OrdinaryUnhappiness Twitter: @UnhappinessPod Instagram: @OrdinaryUnhappiness Patreon: patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Theme song: Formal Chicken - Gnossienne No. 1 https://open.spotify.com/album/2MIIYnbyLqriV3vrpUTxxO Provided by Fruits Music

Welcome to Real Work, Real Life where I talk to real people about what they do for work and what that means for their lives. Today I'm talking with Sabrina, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist finishing up her residency before continuing into a fellowship in urogynecology. If you're considering a career in medicine, this will be such a great episode for you. And if you aren't, this will give you a whole new appreciation for the physicians that care for you over the course of your lives, and the sacrifices they have made to pursue this career. Obstetricians and gynecologists have a special place in medicine I believe. I can't think of another field of medicine that cares for people during some of the most joyful moments of their lives and also in some of their most challenging and heart-wrenching moments. Guiding people through such personal, private healthcare decisions takes a special person, and I know I left this interview feeling like Sabrina's patients will be lucky to have her. If you liked this episode, you might like one of these too!Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Care: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/registered-nurse-psychiatric-care/id1673653251?i=1000613358444Immunologist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immunologist/id1673653251?i=1000625371633Fisheries Biologist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fisheries-biologist/id1673653251?i=1000607513735If you like the show, please rate and review on iTunes and Spotify  (linked below) and please share with a friend! You can also follow the podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Tiktok. And if you'd like to be interviewed here, or there is a particular job you'd like to learn about, please reach out at realworkreallife@gmail.com.iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-work-real-life/id1673653251Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Cp0w2BjOtS8NWfj0NhmIg?si=ece5b6ad45274b73Transcripts are now available here: www.realworkreallife.com 

Helen Ramsbottom, RN, and Melody Hackfeld, RN, both case managers with Cook Children's psychiatric department, join the Raising Joy podcast to discuss how to manage a child's mental health care after they are released from an inpatient psychiatric unit. They also discuss resources and support groups for parents, such as Links of Hope.In addition, we learn about the ASQ tool, which is used by nurses in the emergency department at Cook Children's to identify suicidal patients. The tool is comprised of questions that are asked to every patient, regardless of their reason for visiting the emergency department. Since 2017, 640 suicidal children have been identified and received the support they needed. You can learn more about the ASQ tool in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing and on Checkup Newsroom. In this episode, you will learn:·        What to expect when your child is discharged from an inpatient psychiatric unit·        How to create a transition plan to help your child adjust to being home·        How to support your child's long-term mental healthListen in to learn how to help your child thrive!

Dr Cynthia Geppert joins Ethics Talk to discuss how teaching health professions students and trainees about palliative psychiatry reinvigorates core philosophy of medicine investigations into what health care is for.

Thank you Erin "I talk" Callahan, OMS IV for developing this podcast. Thank you Westin Wong, OMS IV, Liz Mouw, OMS III and Allie Wallace, OMS III for participating. This podcast some high yield information about common pediatric topics at the beginning of the podcast. It then delves into the ecosystem for pediatric psychiatric care and how that is evolving. We enjoyed our discussion and hope you do too! Thank you to the immortal Jordan Turner for creating the perfect bumper music!

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Z a licensed clinical psychologist who works psychiatric inpatient. Dr. Z discusses the multidisciplinary approach to psychiatric inpatient care, the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach for both the team and the patient, as well as the challenges to working in an inpatient hospital setting. Dr. Z addresses the misconceptions about inpatient psychiatric care, as well as reasons in while someone may enter an inpatient level of care. Further, Dr. Z talks about psychosis, how it presents, and what treatment looks like both inpatient and outpatient. Connect with Dr. Z IG: @that.turkishpsychologist TikTok: @that.turkishpsychologist Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube  Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License

A recent online survey asking students about their sexual preferences returned a few "problematic" results. Were they hateful? No. Threatening? Gosh, no. Irreverent and mocking? Yes! YES!! Irreverent and mocking!! They did not take it seriously! Get those 'researchers' to a trauma center, STAT! Join our elite squad of anti-elitists by becoming a Citizen Producer today: https://billwhittle.com/register/

S2E26: You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat with Dr. Henry Sachs and Ellen Hallsworth at Lifespan with host Dr. Nick. The most recent data on mental health incidence in the United States tells a very depressing story. A Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health multi-year study based on data from 2016 to 2019 found overall, 21% or 1 in 5 children from 3-17 in the US have one or more of the common mental, emotional, and behavioral health conditions assessed. The good news is we need a bigger boat – the even better news is there is a bigger boat and a plan and program that is working and delivering clinically validated care that is effective and offering real relief to the stretched services in mental health. Solutions that not only deliver value and care to the patients but importantly also provide improvements to the working circumstances of the already burnt-out professionals who have been struggling to keep up. Your better pill to swallow is to check out the Bradley Reach world-class pediatric Psychiatric Care program that is being delivered virtually by the Bradley Hospital team. This partnership opportunity is helping solve the challenge of a lack of psychiatrists, psychologists, and other key clinical providers and assemble a team and solution that will bring relief to you and your community and patients. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio.” Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On the episode of Real Work, Real Life, I'm talking with Chris, a Registered Nurse, who specializes in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.Being a nurse can be an incredibly rewarding and flexible career. There are many different schedule options, something that is fairly uncommon in most office jobs. There are many different levels of education possible to advance your career, if you wish, and many different fields of practice, so your license qualifies you to work in all sorts of different settings, until you find the one that works best for you. With in patient psychiatry, if you have the interest and empathy, you can play an incredibly meaningful role in someone's recovery. Chris has a lot of great things to say about being a nurse, but it's important to note that Nursing as a professional is in  crisis. NPR recently reported that nearly ⅓ of all nurses are planning to leave the profession. A shortage like that is compounding, as more nurses leave, it leaves fewer nurses to do the work nationwide, further contributing to burnout and attrition. There's also a shortage of nursing educators, leaving qualified and interested students waiting to begin training. All of this escalated during the pandemic, but it was already happening before. On the other hand, high demand for your skills means some degree of power and agency in your career. The last thing I would want to do is discount the challenges nurses face in our country, but if you were dedicated to this career path, and you feel you could manage some of the more challenging aspects, the opportunities are endless.If you would like to be interviewed for the podcast, or are interested in hearing about a particular job, please reach out at Real Work, Real Life @ gmail.com. Let's get into it!