When a patient stops moving, stops speaking, or stares through you like you’re not there, it’s easy to miss what’s really happening. In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Mark Oldham, one of the leading voices on catatonia, to break down what this strange, often misunderstood syndrome actually looks…
Welcome to Season 3 of Psychiatry Bootcamp. This time, I’m stepping into the world of consultation-liaison psychiatry. The bridge between medicine and meaning. To kick things off, I’m joined by the legendary Dr. Allen Frances, former chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and Duke Psychiatry, who reminds us that the…
When you think about core topics in consultation-liaison psychiatry, “supportive psychotherapy” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Markowitz, Columbia psychiatrist, researcher, and co-author of Supportive Psychotherapy: A Guide, to talk about the therapy…
Welcome to Season 3 of Psychiatry Bootcamp. This time, I’m stepping into the world of consultation-liaison psychiatry. The bridge between medicine and meaning. To kick things off, I’m joined by the legendary Dr. Allen Frances, former chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and Duke Psychiatry, who reminds us that the…
Dr. Nicholas Kontos, Director of the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joins us for a reflective conversation on factitious disorder, malingering, and clinical deception. We begin by unpacking the concept of “thinking dirty”—a term used in consultation-liaison psychiatry to…
Dr. Caitlin Adams, psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, provides an overview of functional neurological disorder (FND). This episode covers how to recognize, explain, and treat FND using a modern, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach. We begin by defining FND and discussing nomenclature from hysteria through conversion disorder and into our current…
Dr. Christina Wichman, Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Director of The Periscope Project and Director of Women’s Mental Health at the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins us for an in-depth introduction to reproductive psychiatry. This episode is co-hosted by Erica Browne, an M4 at Saint Louis University…
3.10 Decisional Capacity Determinations in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry In this high-yield episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, Dr. Mira Zein (Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stanford University) walks us through the nuances of decisional capacity assessment, a vital skill for anyone practicing in consultation-liaison (C-L) psychiatry. If you're a…
Inside Transplant Psychiatry: Ethics- Phases & the Role of Psychiatrists In Episode 3.9 of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we explore one of the most specialized and evolving areas in psychiatry: Transplant Psychiatry. Joining us is Dr. Paula Zimbrean, Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Director of Transplant Psychiatry…
How to Conduct a Suicide Risk Assessment: Myths- Structure & Strategy A season on consultation-liaison psychiatry would be incomplete without a dedicated episode on suicide risk assessment—and this one is truly exceptional. In this powerful episode, Dr. Tyler Black, a leading suicidologist and child psychiatrist at British Columbia Children’s Hospital,…
Understanding BPSD: Managing Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia Patients In this episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, Dr. George Grossberg—renowned geriatric psychiatrist and Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Endowed Professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine—takes us on a clinical and compassionate journey into Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), also…
Managing Catatonia: Treatment Guidelines-Challenges-and Case Insights In this essential follow-up episode, Dr. Mark Oldham—Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, President of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry—returns to guide us through the management of catatonia,…
Recognizing and Diagnosing Catatonia: Clinical Features Explained In this comprehensive episode, Dr. Mark Oldham—Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, President of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry—offers an in-depth exploration of catatonia, a complex and…
Episode 3.4 – Delirium Explained: Causes-Brain Changes & How to Manage It with Dr. Mark Oldham, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, President-Elect of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. In this essential follow-up to…
Episode 3.3 – Delirium Explained: Clinical Features-Diagnosis & Recognition Essentials with Dr. Mark Oldham, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University of Rochester Medical Center, President-Elect of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry In this high-yield episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp,…
Episode 3.2 – Supportive Psychotherapy: Foundations- Techniques & Clinical Wisdom with Dr. John C. Markowitz, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University In this enlightening episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we explore the art and science of supportive psychotherapy with one of the leading voices in the field, Dr. John…
Episode 3.1 – The Art of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with Dr. Allen Frances Season 3 of Psychiatry Boot Camp begins with one of the most respected voices in modern psychiatry: Dr. Allen Frances, Chair Emeritus at Duke University and former Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force. In this deeply insightful and…
Schizophrenia Demystified: Symptoms-Neurobiology-and Humanistic Care Episode 2.11 – Schizophrenia Demystified: A Humanistic Guide for Clinicians In this essential episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we’re joined by Dr. Sameer Jauhar, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Affective Disorders and Psychosis at King's College London and Consultant Psychiatrist at Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. He…
PTSD Explained: Diagnosis-Conditioning-and Evidence-Based Treatments Episode 2.10 – Understanding PTSD: From Diagnosis to Evidence-Based Care In this vital episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we are joined by Dr. Laura Watkins, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine, to explore one of the most impactful…
Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders: Developmental to Clinical Episode 2.9 – Anxiety Disorders: Development, Diagnosis & Treatment In this essential episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we welcome Dr. John Walkup, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and President-Elect of the…
Major Depressive Disorder: Diagnosis-Neurobiology & Treatment Explained In Episode 2.8 of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we take a comprehensive look at depressive disorders, one of the most prevalent and burdensome psychiatric conditions worldwide. Leading this masterclass is renowned mood disorder expert Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the…
Borderline Personality Disorder: GPM Model-Diagnosis & Treatment Tools In Episode 2.6 of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we take a deep and structured look into one of the most clinically challenging psychiatric conditions: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Our guide for this journey is Dr. Lois Choi-Kain, Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders…
Bipolar Disorder Explained: Symptoms-Causes-Types & Effective Treatments In Episode 2.7 of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we shine a spotlight on bipolar disorders—complex mood conditions often misunderstood by both patients and providers. Joining us is world-renowned expert Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and Head…
Understanding Substance Use Disorders: Neuroscience-Trauma & Recovery In Episode 2.5 of Psychiatry Boot Camp, we explore one of the most challenging—and most rewarding—areas of psychiatry: Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Our guest is Dr. Steve Delisi, Chief Medical Officer at YourPath Inc., Associate Director at UC-Irvine’s "Train New Trainers" Addiction Medicine…