Podcast Episodes
Back to Search071: Valproic Acid: History, Mechanism, Treatment in Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Aggression and Side Effects with Dr. Cummings
In this episode, David Puder, M.D. and Michael Cummings, M.D. discuss the history, uses, and side effects of Valproic Acid which is a mood stabilizer…
6 years, 4 months ago
070: Connecting with the Psychotic Patient, Therapeutic Alliance Part 7
In this episode, Dr. Puder talks about the importance of therapeutic alliance in the psychiatric interview, emphasizing the need for a strong therape…
6 years, 4 months ago
069: Therapeutic Alliance Part 6: Attachment Types and Application
Therapy is an intensely focused relationship that involves acceptance, trust, unconditional positive regard, hope, attunement, tolerance, and mending…
6 years, 5 months ago
068: IQ: Predictability, Influences, Genes, Environment, & Trauma
What is intelligence? Why is IQ controversial? In this week's episode Nelson Horsley (a 4th year medical student) and David Puder, M.D. discuss the I…
6 years, 5 months ago
067: Joker: An In Depth Character Analysis
Joaquin Phoenix stars in "Joker" which has divided critics and movie goers alike. Surprisingly, it has divided mental health professionals as well. S…
6 years, 6 months ago
066: The Fentanyl Epidemic
Fentanyl is a highly addictive drug which has led to the deaths of countless people including several well known celebrities. Fentanyl is being used …
6 years, 6 months ago
065: Is Social Media Good for Mental Health?
Since its introduction in the early 2000's, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It influences culture, current affairs, and …
6 years, 6 months ago
064: Does Cannabis Use Increase Schizophrenia and Psychosis?
In this episode, David Puder, M.D., and Victoria Agee discuss possible links between marijuana use and psychosis. There a multiple studies which reve…
6 years, 7 months ago
063: Interviewing Well For Residency & Beyond
On this week's episode we will be covering a special topic-interviewing well-for psychiatry residency, and even in other interviews post residency. I…
6 years, 7 months ago
062: Therapeutic Alliance Part 5: Emotion
People often think of emotions as ethereal, complicated depths that are difficult to explore. They are actually adaptive physical reactions to stimul…
6 years, 7 months ago