Psychiatry Boot Camp
Your clear, practical introduction to the field of psychiatry. Each episode features a leading expert unpacking complex topics like suicide risk, schizophrenia, catatonia, and childhood anxiety. Originally created as a crash course for new doctors, Psychiatry Boot Camp has grown into essential listening for professionals preparing for residency, advancing their careers, or sharpening their clinical decision-making.
Hosted by psychiatrist and educator Dr. Mark Mullen, the program delivers expert insight and practical teaching opportunities. Thanks to the participation of our incredible audience, the PBC team is proud to provide a trusted resource for students, clinicians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of psychiatry in practice.
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Sept. 2, 2026
How to talk to skeptical families about mental health
Dr. Crawford discusses NAMI's mission and its 650 chapters nationwide, the concept of the "distress radius" as a framework for identifying when a child's behavioral changes warrant professional evaluation, and practical strategies for engaging skeptical patients and families through primary care. She also highlights dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) as a broadly applicable clinical tool and underscores the importance of evidence-based education for patients and caregivers navigating the menta
Aug. 31, 2026
When to seek help for your child's behavior
Dr. Crawford discusses NAMI's mission and its 650 chapters nationwide, the concept of the "distress radius" as a framework for identifying when a child's behavioral changes warrant professional evaluation, and practical strategies for engaging skeptical patients and families through primary care.
Full episodes every other Monday.
Produced by: Human Content
Full episodes every other Monday.
Produced by: Human Content
Aug. 24, 2026
NAMI to FNIH: Grand Rounds on Mental Health Innovation w/ Dr. Christine Crawford & Steve Hoffman
Dr. Mark Mullen welcomes Dr. Christine Crawford, Chief Medical Officer at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and author of You Are Not Alone: For Parents and Caregivers, alongside Steve Hoffman, Senior Vice President and Chief Preclinical Officer at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH). Dr. Crawford discusses NAMI's mission and its 650 chapters nationwide, the concept of the "distress radius" as a framework for identifying when a child's behavioral changes warr
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Aug. 24, 2026
NAMI to FNIH: Grand Rounds on Mental Health Innovation w/ Dr. Christine Crawford & Steve Hoffmann
Dr. Mark Mullen welcomes Dr. Christine Crawford, Chief Medical Officer at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and author of You Are Not Alone: For Parents and Caregivers, alongside Steve Hoffmann, Senior Vice President and Chief Preclinical Officer at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH). Dr. Crawford discusses NAMI's mission and its 650 chapters nationwide, the concept of the "distress radius" as a framework for identifying when a child's behavioral changes war
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Reviews
Good review for all clinicians
Clear, thought provoking review of key psychiatric concepts, even for non psychiatrists!
- pkunnath
- March 13, 2025
The allegory of podcast
This is the podcast that keeps on giving. It is simple enough that I understood it early in my education but even now years later come back to episodes over and over and I learn new things every time
- E&K-Hunsak
- Aug. 7, 2025
Addresses the why not just the how
An extremely important podcast for anyone going into psychiatry and a useful reminder for those within the field. Dr Mullen does a spectacular job tackling the difficult to answer questions of what the role of a psychiatrist should be and evaluated what the goals of different services should be. While as an intern I was initially disappointed this podcast didn’t have the high yield facts I had been hoping to find to boost my performance, I now on a re-listen am realizing this podcast influenced
- Merco773
- March 10, 2026
Finally! A Podcast that’s WORTH IT!
There are so many podcasts out there that promise you’ll learn xyz after a single listen, and you walk away wondering why you just wasted an hour of your day. THIS IS NOT THAT PODCAST! I have no doubt this podcast will be incredibly helpful to the psychiatry community and to those of us that are interested in learning more about psychiatry and even ourselves. Dr. Mullen is clearly a very skilled psychiatrist and expertly leads these conversations in way that is easy for us to understand. You don
- Lsw123
- Feb. 20, 2023
Amazing tool for medical trainees
I wish I had listened to Dr. Mullen’s podcast before my third year psychiatry rotation! His insight and advice along with the wisdom of his guests is invaluable to any medical trainee, regardless of (and maybe especially if) they don’t intend to go into psychiatry. Will absolutely be incorporating what I have learned into my future practice.
- carmochfar
- March 8, 2023
Outstanding, Practical, Informative
This podcast is like eating a gourmet meal. The setting includes high audio quality and all my favorite selections. The host genuinely prepares the audience for the experience to come and brings informative and professional speakers. The content is timely, digestible and invigorating, allowing the listener to be refreshed by what they learned. Going back for seconds on the episodes to digest and savor every morsel of information. The substance use episode and BPD were transformative as well as p
- Guerope
- Dec. 24, 2023
Godsend as an PMHNP Student
I am starting a clinical rotation this month on an inpatient psychiatry unit at a teaching hospital, working under attendings and residents. This podcast has been so helpful in easing some of my anxiety and feelings of intimidation going into this rotation. I wish I had found this prior to my first clinical, but better late than never. The best part - it’s an easy listen! The conversational tone of each episode makes it an enjoyable experience while being so highly informative. Thank you for put
- Kgle5
- Sept. 1, 2024
Exceptional!
This is the best “Psychiatry Fundamentals”podcast on the Internet. If you are a resident, med student, NP, PA, or just want a refresher on psychiatry, you will not be disappointed. I can’t wait to see where this podcast goes in the future. Please don’t give up on us. We are hungry for world class lectures and information!
- nnibyx
- Jan. 10, 2025
Essential supplement for M3-PGY1
I’m a PGY1 and I’ve been following this show since M3. I love listening to this show in the car, while doing chores, and walking the dog. It’s gentle extension and reinforcement of the material. M3 students should strongly consider the second season for the deep dives into major conditions that you will encounter on the wards and your shelf exams.
- Thewiseben
- Jan. 18, 2025
Exceptional - All Psych Providers Should Listen
I’m in year 3 of my PMHNP training and I’ve been listening to this podcast since it started. The content, pacing, audio quality /tonality, and guest speakers have all been exceptional. I highly recommend any mental health clinician to listen, but especially PMHNPs and Psychiatrists. I’m starting to re-listen to episodes and still find excellent tidbits that I’ve forgotten.
- AesopsDream
- Feb. 18, 2025
Didactic and organic
Just wanted to give you your flowers for how well these episodes flow. So informative but also so natural. Very helpful —a PGY-2
- Die-uh-lectic?
- Aug. 6, 2025
Informative and accessible
Great content on a variety of topics, featuring experts with diverse clinical interests. The presenter is a kind and curious individual, who bridges well the perspectives of early career professionals and trainees with insights from more seasons clinicians. I highly recommend this podcast!
- NJ Hart
- Aug. 9, 2025
About the Host
Mark Mullen, MD
Psychiatrist | Researcher | Podcast Host
Dr. Mark Mullen is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at Saint Louis University and Director of the Psychiatry Clerkship. He is a former Chief Resident at Creighton University and an award-winning medical educator whose work focuses on clinical skill development, curriculum design, and psychiatric education. He has expertise in various mental health conditions, specializing in depressive disorders, anxiety, bipolar, and schizophrenia.
Dr. Mullen is the creator and host of Psychiatry Boot Camp, a hit podcast in the medicine and mental health space designed to support learners in the transition to residency, now used as a supplemental resource by institutions across the country.