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The conversation covers the evolution of psychiatric diagnosis from Wilhelm Griesinger to the development of DSM-5, highlighting the influence of psychoanalysis, biopsychosocial model, and the limitations of the DSM system.
It also delves into the historical context of psychiatry, the impact of hyper-nationalism, and the role of social media in shaping scientific collaboration. The conversation delves into the limitations of DSM and ICD criteria in psychiatry, the impact on clinical trials, and the need for a new taxonomy of brain disorders.
It also explores the future direction of psychiatry, the merging of neurology and psychiatry, and the potential impact of AI on humanity.
Keywords: psychiatry, DSM, psychiatric diagnosis, Wilhelm Griesinger, psychoanalysis, biopsychosocial model, hyper-nationalism, social media, scientific collaboration, DSM, ICD, psychiatry, clinical trials, taxonomy, brain disorders, neurology, AI, humanity
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00:00Evolution of Psychiatric Diagnosis
18:54Influence of Psychoanalysis and Biopsychosocial Model
27:51Impact of Hyper-Nationalism on Psychiatry
36:05Role of Social Media in Scientific Collaboration
42:49Challenges of DSM and ICD in Psychiatry
54:35The Future Direction of Psychiatry
01:29:20The Impact of AI on Humanity
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In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Sharath Vishwaraj about his journey to obtaining the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) in psychiatry. They discuss Sharath's training in India, his move to the UK, and his experience with the CESR fellowship program. They also touch on topics such as the evaluation form, the importance of a supportive trust, and the challenges and successes of the CESR pathway. In this part of the conversation, Sharath Vishwaraj discusses the evidence he submitted for his portfolio. He mentions that he received support and guidance from his team, which gave him confidence in his submissions. He submitted roughly 30 case histories, with two cases each from child and adolescent psychiatry and older people's psychiatry. He also provided evidence of his work in child and adolescent psychiatry through case-based discussions and presentations. For older people's psychiatry, he submitted his formulation and had discussions with the consultant. He also discussed the evidence he provided for psychology, including CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy cases. He diversified his evidence by including different diagnoses and populations, such as mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders. He also highlighted the importance of reflection and summary statements in his portfolio. In this conversation, Sharath Vishwaraj and Dr. Manan Thakrar discuss the process of submitting a CESR portfolio. They provide advice on how to approach the portfolio, including the importance of specialty-specific guidance, evidence triangulation, and reflections. They emphasize the need for computer skills and organization in managing the portfolio. They also highlight the importance of emotional support and teamwork throughout the process. Sharath expresses his gratitude to the individuals who supported him during his CESR journey.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Initial Journey 03:32 Congratulations on Obtaining CESR 04:56 CESR Without MRC Psych 09:14 The CESR Fellowship Program 14:23 Insights from the Evaluation Form 23:06 The Role of a Supportive Trust 25:45 Navigating the Challenges of CESR 26:45 The Benefits of CESR Evaluators as Tutors 27:42 Submitting Evidence for the Portfolio 33:02 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Older People's Psychiatry Evidence 37:38 Inpatient Evidence 39:52 Assessment Team and Community Team Evidence 41:39 Diversifying Diagnoses and Populations 44:54 Importance of Reflection and Summary Statements 48:39 Navigating the Specialty-Specific Guidance 49:38 Triangulating Evidence and Reflections 50:36 The Importance of Computer Skills 51:35 Emotional Support and Teamwork 59:29 Organizing Your Portfolio for Submission Say Hi to me on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mananrt/
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Hamed Amiri, author of 'The Boy with Two Hearts,' shares his inspiring story of fleeing Afghanistan and finding success in the UK. He discusses his childhood in Herat, Afghanistan, and the challenges his family faced under the Taliban regime. Hamid's mother, a mentor and advocate for women's rights, spoke out against the Taliban, leading to their decision to leave their home. Hamid describes the difficult journey and the emotional toll it took on him as a 10-year-old. He also provides insights into the geopolitical situation in Afghanistan and the impact of the Taliban's return to power. Hamed Amiri shares his journey from Afghanistan to the UK, including the challenges and hardships faced along the way. He discusses his brother's heart condition and the impact it had on their family. Hamed talks about his love for the NHS and how they supported them through their struggles. He also shares the process of writing his book, 'The Boy with Two Hearts', and how it has been adapted into a play. Hamed's goal is to continue sharing his story and inspiring others.
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00:00 Hamid's Journey from Afghanistan to the UK
07:37 The Impact of the Taliban on Hamid's Childhood
15:12 The Geopolitical Situation in Afghanistan
23:49 A Journey from Afghanistan to the UK
34:27 The Impact of the NHS
37:42 Writing 'The Boy with Two Hearts'
45:35 From Book to Play: The Theatrical Adaptation
49:39 Continuing to Inspire and Make a Difference
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In this conversation, Gabe Howard shares his journey with bipolar disorder and the challenges he faced growing up. He discusses his childhood, the misconceptions his parents had about his symptoms, and the impact it had on his mental health. Gabe also talks about his experience living in a small town and the differences he noticed compared to a big city. He opens up about his first contact with mental health services and his first psychiatric hospitalization. Lastly, he shares how he coped with the grief of a failed relationship.
In this conversation, Gabe Howard shares his personal experience of dealing with the loss of a relationship and the challenges he faced in grieving and moving forward. He discusses the importance of making future plans and finding stability in life. Gabe also highlights the ups and downs of recovery and emphasizes that stability is not a straight line. He sheds light on the challenges in the mental health care system, particularly in the United States, and the need for improvement.
Gabe shares his journey as a mental health advocate and the importance of bringing a personal perspective to the conversation.
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00:00Introduction and Background
05:23Childhood and Upbringing
12:15Early Signs and Symptoms
24:23First Contact with Mental Health Services
28:26First Psychiatric Hospitalization
30:46Coping with Grief
31:14Dealing with the Loss of a Relationship
33:22Moving Forward and Making Future Plans
35:40Finding Happiness and Stability
40:27Ups and Downs in Recovery
43:24Challenges in the Mental Health Care System
48:24Advocating for Mental Health
54:44Working in the Mental Health Field
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In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Barry LaBov, a marketing expert and author, about the role of psychology in marketing. They discuss the concept of psychographics and how it goes beyond traditional demographics in understanding consumer behavior. LaBov provides examples of how companies use psychographics to target specific populations and create effective marketing strategies. They also explore how psychographics can shape a company's internal culture and help define its unique identity. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity and sincerity in marketing and the evolving nature of the field in the global economy. In this conversation, Barry LaBov discusses the power of differentiation in branding and marketing. He highlights the aspirational brand of Apple and how it has become synonymous with innovation and aspiration. LaBov emphasizes the marketing genius of Steve Jobs and the importance of unique attributes in a brand. He also discusses the significance of understanding customer psychographics and the role of employees as the face of the brand. LaBov explores the challenges and considerations in making pivots and changing brand identity. He shares case studies of companies that failed to adapt and the consequences of not understanding customer psychographics. LaBov concludes by discussing the importance of aligning employees with the brand's vision and managing HR and quality control in scaling businesses.
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00:00 Introduction and Setting
01:40 Introducing Barry LaBov and his book
03:19 The Role of Psychology in Marketing
04:31 Understanding Psychographics
06:41 Psychographics in Action: Harley Davidson vs BMW
07:36 Psychographics in Marketing Church Insurance
09:04 Identifying Psychographics in Different Professions
12:38 Psychographics and the Unique Identity of Companies
15:01 Discovering the Ethos of a Company
24:04 Using Psychographics to Define a Company's Uniqueness
29:58 Psychographics and the Evolution of Marketing
31:52 Psychographics and the Impact on Companies
34:48 The Aspirational Brand of Apple
37:15 Creating Synonymity with Innovation and Aspiration
38:50 The Marketing Genius of Steve Jobs
40:41 The Importance of Unique Attributes in a Brand
43:35 Understanding the Psychographics of Customers
45:01 The Importance of Employees as the Face of the Brand
46:38 Knowing When and How to Pivot
48:26 Balancing Innovation and Stability in a Brand
52:24 Identifying Core Values and Making Pivots
55:27 Factors in Deciding to Change Brand Identity
57:51 Consequences of Not Understanding Customer Psychographics
58:18 Case Studies of Companies that Failed to Adapt
01:02:19 Aligning Employees with the Brand's Vision
01:03:12 Managing HR and Quality Control in Scaling Businesses
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Dr. Bhaskar Mukherjee discusses the normal functioning of the brain and how it responds to various challenges. He explains the evolutionary perspective of the brain and its role in controlling the body's internal environment. The brain continuously adjusts and adapts to changes in the external and social environment. Dr. Mukherjee also highlights the importance of understanding normal brain function before discussing pathology. This part of the conversation explores the normal physiology and pathology of the brain, specifically focusing on delusion and hallucination formation. It discusses the distinction between illness behavior and depression, as well as the role of personal opinions in psychosis. The chapters also delve into the neuroscience behind delusion and hallucination, including the executive function, motivation, and reward circuits. The molecular basis of these phenomena is explored, along with the cellular metabolic profile and neuronal vulnerability. Additionally, the role of neuroanatomical defects, glial support, and the innate immune system is examined. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the molecular surveillance pathway and its connection to cancer. In this conversation, Dr. Bhaskar Mukherjee discusses the molecular pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders, highlighting the role of neuronal activity and genetic abnormalities. He explains the connection between psychiatric symptoms and the development of malignancies, emphasizing the importance of molecular surveillance genes. The conversation then delves into the understanding of obsessive-compulsive and attention deficit traits, challenging the traditional diagnostic approach. Dr. Mukherjee also addresses the conundrum of emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) and the need for a comprehensive treatment approach. The conversation concludes with a call for humility and continuous learning in the field of psychiatry.
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00:00 Introduction and Background
05:30 Basic Working Knowledge of the Brain
12:42 Normal Functioning of the Brain
15:18 Psychosis and Development of Symptoms
37:09 Moving towards Pathology
38:06 Differentiating Illness Behavior and Depression
39:04 Psychosis and Personal Opinions
42:03 The Basis of Delusion
43:14 Hallucinations and Sensory Perception Abnormalities
47:19 Visual and Auditory Systems
51:20 Neuroscience of Delusion and Hallucination
52:50 Executive Function, Motivation, and Reward Circuits
56:48 Molecular Basis of Delusion Formation
01:00:16 Normal Physiology and Pathology
01:01:43 Neurobiological Basis of Delusion and Hallucination
01:03:22 Molecular Neuroscience and Brain Complexity
01:04:14 Cellular Metabolic Profile and Neuronal Vulnerability
01:06:12 Neuroanatomical Defects and Glial Support
01:09:26 Misdirected Synapses and Innate Immune System
01:17:11 Pacemakers and Intracellular Molecular Front
01:19:09 Molecular Surveillance Pathway and Cancer
01:20:40 Molecular Pathogenesis of Psychiatric Disorders
01:25:42 Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive and Attention Deficit Traits
01:44:08 Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
01:58:30 The Need for a Comprehensive Treatment Approach in Psychiatry
02:01:28 The Importance of Humility and Continuous Learning in Psychiatry
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In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Michelle Hammer, the founder of Schizophrenic NYC, about her mental health journey and the inspiration behind her clothing line. Michelle shares her experiences with schizophrenia, including the onset of symptoms in ninth grade and her struggles with self-esteem and relationships. She also discusses her childhood in Westchester and her decision to start her own business. The conversation provides insights into the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions and the importance of destigmatizing mental illness. In this conversation, Michell Hammer discusses her experiences with mental health and the challenges she faced. She talks about finding comfort in close friends and the reluctance to seek help. Michell shares how she eventually accepted help in college and the role that medications played in her journey. She also highlights the challenges in the US mental health system, including limited access to therapy and expensive medications.
Michell discusses her experiences in psych wards and the stigma she faced. Finally, she shares her resilience and the various mental health initiatives she is involved in, including her podcast.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Introduction to Michelle and Schizophrenic NYC
14:06 Childhood and Growing Up
19:06 Finding Comfort in Close Friends
20:06 Reluctance to Seek Help
20:40 Accepting Help in College2
2:35 The Role of Medications in Mental Health
27:38 Challenges in the US Mental Health System
33:03 Experiences in Psych Wards
35:55 Stigma and Resilience
37:42 Other Mental Health Initiatives
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In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Mikul, a product manager at Microsoft, IIT and IIM alumni and co-founder of Mood Cafe, a mental health startup. They discuss the background and conceptualization of Mood Cafe, the challenges faced during the development process, and the entrepreneurship and mental health connection. Mikul shares insights into the research and development of Mood Cafe, including the creation of a game-based mental health assessment. He also discusses the financing and revenue model of the startup and mentions some competitors in the market. In this conversation, Mikul shares his experiences with Mood Cafe, a mental health startup in India. He discusses the mental health landscape in India and the challenges faced by startups in the industry. Mikul also talks about the cost and operations of Mood Cafe, including funding, staffing, and marketing strategies. He addresses the legal and ethical concerns of providing mental health services and highlights the importance of profitability in sustaining a startup. Mikul explores the role of AI in mental health and envisions an ideal universally acceptable mental health startup.Takeaways
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Background
03:01Conceptualizing Mood Cafe
09:04Challenges with Video and Audio
11:28Continuing the Discussion on Mood Cafe
31:40Entrepreneurship and Mental Health
37:04Research and Development of Mood Cafe
43:14Financing and Revenue Model
50:31Competitors in the Market
52:06The Mental Health Landscape in India
56:23The Cost and Operations of Mood Cafe
59:26Marketing Strategies and User Acquisition
01:02:14Addressing Legal and Ethical Concerns
01:03:13User Engagement and Complaints
01:09:10The Importance of Profitability in Mental Health Startups
01:13:23The Role of AI in Mental Health
01:21:24The Ideal Mental Health Startup
Dr Nimesh Desai is the former director of Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi, India. Through his glorious career of over 4 decades, he has worked in NIMHANS, AIIMS and BJ Medical, Ahmedabad, all premier Psychiatry institutes in India. In this fascinating conversation, he reveals how he and his team built a mental health service which serves over 1200 patients in community services and 300 inpatient beds EVERY DAY. He also talks about homelessness for the mentally unwell and the Mental Health Care Act of India. Sit back, make yourself a kadak chai and watch as Dr Desai takes us on a journey of over 4 decades like only he in his masterful oration can. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Impactful Encounter 01:40 Journey in Psychiatry 02:47 Training and Influential Psychiatrists 05:14 Specialization and Work at NIMHANS and AIIMS 07:12 Differences between General Hospital and Psychiatry Institute 08:37 Joining IHBAS and Challenges Faced 09:04 Role in IHBAS and Fulfillment 12:57 Reforming Mental Health Institutions 17:41 Multi-Stakeholder Reality and Mental Health Care Act 23:16 Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Organizations 26:10 Over-Psychiatrization and Preventative Needs 29:46 Challenges with Mental Health Care Act 36:12 Cultural Contextualization of Human Rights 43:16 Psychiatrization and Phenomenology 48:03 Broad Interests in Psychiatry and Mental Health 49:23 Importance of Popular Culture in Psychiatry 50:18 Universal Models of Mind and Mental Health 51:12 The Treatment Gap in Mental Health Care 52:22 Sociological, Technological, and Economic Development and Mental Health 53:23 The Role of Spirituality in Mental Health 54:22 The Impact of Socioeconomic Changes on Mental Health 55:15 The Dilemma of a Welfare State 56:00 Empowering Individuals with Disabilities 56:44 Negative Utopias and the Future of the Human Race 57:41 The Resilience of the Human Race 58:34 The Role of AI in Mental Health Care 01:02:02 The Future of Mental Health Professions 01:13:15 Self-Care and Care for Mental Health Professionals
Hear this conversation with Dr Nandini Chakraborty, who is the Ex Associate Dean for Equivalence (CESR) for the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK. She is currently heading recruitment for training for Royal College of Psychiatrists. In this conversation, Manan and Dr Nandini talk about their CESR journey, misconceptions about CESR, the new KSE domains and how the equivalence pathway has changed over the years. Like, share and subscribe to this video to share it with people who are planning the CESR Pathway. Follow me on instagram for more updates : / mananrt Purchase Dr Nandini's book here : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Non-training...00:00 Introduction and Background 02:37 Dr. Nandini's CESR Journey 18:03 Becoming Associate Dean of Equivalence 23:53 Understanding KSE Domains 41:21 Language and Mapping of Evidence 45:23 Addressing Misconceptions and Support for IMGs 46:46 Getting Started with the Portfolio 51:52 Submitting the Application and Evidence 53:11 Knowing the ILOs and HLOs 54:04 Efficiently Organizing Evidence 55:31 Avoiding Duplicate Evidence 55:59 Submitting the Application and Timeline 56:57 Naming Documents and Verifiers 57:54 Tips for Document Organization 58:22 Document Numbering and References 58:43 GMC's Document Organization 59:11 Triangulated Evidence and Reflections 59:42 GMC's Ordering of Documents 01:00:11 Verifiers and Referees 01:00:22 Qualifications and Core Training 01:01:17 Qualifications and Subspecialties 01:02:34 Cohorts and Portfolio Requirements 01:05:26 Timeline Changes and HLOs 01:06:51 Cohorts and Portfolio Differences 01:10:38 HLO2 and Case Histories 01:13:04 Equivalence for Subspecialties 01:16:41 Value of Additional Qualifications 01:19:07 International Recognition of CCT and CSER 01:21:28 Non-CCT Specialties and Recognition 01:27:09 Availability and Navigation of the Book 01:40:43 Inspiring Success 01:41:13 Future Discussions on CESR 01:41:50 Video Upload and Book Links
Listen to Dr Manan Thakrar in conversation with Dr Wojciech Greg Gierynski who is a Consultant Psychiatrist practicing in the UK. Dr Gierynski has done a lot of internationally acclaimed work with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder. In this conversation we discuss about the common myths, origins and development of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. We discuss a lot of stigma associated with it. We also discuss the causes and impact of childhood on the same. In the second part of the video, we deepdive into the specifics of how to regulate your emotions, how to practice Mentalisation Based Therapy. We also discuss Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and its implications. This episode is aimed at people who have Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, Their family and people who love and care for them and also for mental health professionals across the globe who want to know the recent advances in the field of Emotionally Unstable or Borderline Personality Disorder. We deepdive into specifics of how and why it happens and how to manage it. You can study more about Dr Gierynski on www.drgierynski.com
In this fascinating conversation, Ma Anand Sheela and Dr Manan deep dive into OSHO's life. Dr Manan, who is a Psychiatrist asks Ma Anand Sheela, who was OSHO, the mystic spiritual guru, who still is followed by millions around the world about OSHO's life, his teachings and thoughts and how he created the content he created. OSHO is the author of more than 600 books and his views on Psychology, Spirituality and Mythology are controversial and yet highly sought after. Sit back and enjoy the video and let us know what you think in the comment section down below. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe to see more fascinating conversations around Mental Health, Spirituality and Mythology.
