Concise Psych

Prashant Sharma, D.O., Board Certified Psychiatrist
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Welcome, friends! Concise Psych is about all things related to Mental Health & Psychiatry. I am your host, Dr. Prashant Sharma - I am a Psychiatrist and I am excited to bring you this podcast. I am going to explain concepts within the field of Mental Health & Psychiatry, as well as discuss ways to live in a more psychologically mindful way. Join us as we discuss mental health, psychiatry, psychology, scientific literature, spiritual practices, as well as invite guests onto the show to help us understand these concepts better.

  1. 11/21/2024

    Ep42: New VA Disability Ratings for TBI: What You Need to Know!

    Let's dive into the new VA TBI Rating Criteria changes. Federal Register Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/12/2024-25665/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-neurological-conditions-and-convulsive-disorders 🌐Concise Psych Website: https://www.concisepsych.com/📚Online Course for Veterans with PTSD/Anxiety: https://www.concisepsych.com/missionresilience 🪖The Definitive Source for VA Disability Compensation Program Related Information: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCivDiv 📱Free App to find Psychiatrists/Therapists in your area accepted by insurance (Concise Psych App): https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDZEIC64B-psych-search 📱Free App for VA Benefits Research/Guidance (created by a fellow Veteran, David Gray): https://chatgpt.com/g/g-o6twkWyX0-the-benefit-whisperer

    11 min

  2. 11/11/2024

    Ep41: Exposing the Dark Side of the VA: Shocking Employee Conversation Revealed

    If you’re a Veteran, you NEED to listen to this clip. This is a clip of two VA employees discussing a Veteran behind their back. Source Article for Audio Clip: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/va-voicemail-investigation-el-paso-texas/ 🌐Concise Psych Website: https://www.concisepsych.com/📚Online Course for Veterans with PTSD/Anxiety: https://www.concisepsych.com/missionresilience 📱Free App to find Psychiatrists/Therapists in your area accepted by insurance (Concise Psych App): https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDZEIC64B-psych-search 📱Free App for VA Benefits Research/Guidance (created by a fellow Veteran, David Gray): https://chatgpt.com/g/g-o6twkWyX0-the-benefit-whisperer

    7 min

  3. 10/22/2024

    Ep40: How Chronic Pain Leads to Depression: The Veteran’s Struggle

    Today, we’re diving into Chronic Pain and whether or not it causes depression. This is a very important topic, especially for Veterans, so let’s dig in. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 🌐Concise Psych Website: https://www.concisepsych.com/ 📚Online Course for Veterans with PTSD/Anxiety: https://www.concisepsych.com/missionresilience 📱Free App to find Psychiatrists/Therapists in your area accepted by insurance: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDZEIC64B-psych-search References: Neuroplasticity Underlying the Comorbidity of Pain and Depression; 2015; Doan, Manders, & Wang. Neuroplasticity. The temporal relation between pain and depression: results from the longitudinal aging study; 2012; Hilderink, Burger, Deeg, Beekman, Voshaar. Psychosomatic Medicine. Impact of pain on the course of depressive and anxiety disorders; 2012; Gerrits, Vogelzangs, Van Oppen, Van Marwijk, Van Der Horst, Penninx; Pain. Impact of pain on depression treatment response in primary care; 2004; Bair, Robinson, Eckert, Stang, Croghan, Kroenke; Psychosomatic Medicine. Chronic pain and major depressive disorder in the general population; 2010; Ohayon, Schatzberg; Journal of Psychiatric Research. Depression and pain comorbidity: a literature review; 2003; Bair, Robinson, Katon, Kroenke; Arch Intern Med. A 13 year prospective cohort study on the effects of aging and frailty on the depression-pain relationship in older adults; 2015; Sanders, Comijs, Bremmer, Deeg, Beekman; Int J Geriatric Psychiatry. Who benefits from multimodal rehabilitation – an exploration of pain, psychological distress, and life impacts in over 35,000 chronic pain patients identified in the Swedish quality registry for pain rehabilitation; Gerdle, Akerblom, Brodda, Enthoven, Ernberg, Dong, Stalnacke, Ang, Boersma; J Pain Res. Sheng J, Liu S, Wang Y, Cui R, Zhang X. The Link between Depression and Chronic Pain: Neural Mechanisms in the Brain. Neural Plast. 017;2017:9724371. doi: 10.1155/2017/9724371. Epub 2017 Jun 19. PMID: 28706741; PMCID: PMC5494581.

    9 min

  4. 10/01/2024

    Ep39: Why Does Everything Suck Now? The Dark Side of Profits Over People

    Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s been on my mind for a while: why does everything seem to suck now? From healthcare to aviation, and the food industry and pharmaceutical sector, it feels like the focus has shifted from people to profits. Now before you make any judgments or conclusions on this, let’s dig in and investigate. We’re going to talk about each one of these industries. And I am always going to bring it back to the most important thing – preventing loss of life and suffering. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 🌐Concise Psych Website: https://www.concisepsych.com/ 📚Online Course for Veterans with PTSD/Anxiety: https://www.concisepsych.com/missionresilience 📱Free App to find Psychiatrists/Therapists in your area accepted by insurance: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDZEIC64B-psych-search Studies cited in episode: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2023/nov/private-equity-role-health-care https://nihcm.org/publications/the-growth-of-private-equity-in-us-health-care-impact-and-outlook https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/03/25/boeing-ceo-change-safety/73094870007/ https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-03-25-Boeing-Announces-Board-and-Management-Changes https://theconversation.com/how-shareholder-profits-conquered-capitalism-and-how-workers-can-win-back-its-benefits-for-themselves-103781 https://thehill.com/business/4557840-boeing-leadership-shakeup-raises-questions-after-737-max-9-blowout/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackmccullough/2019/12/09/the-psychopathic-ceo/ https://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com/article/the-benefits-of-vacation-encouraging-employees-to-take-time-off-for-mental-health https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/unhappiness-leave-work-mental-health-day-off-office-b2546223.html https://www.fastcompany.com/91129038/unhappy-leave-is-real-why-its-not-enough

    15 min

  5. 09/06/2024

    Ep38: Unlocking the Power of Your Second Heart - Physical & Mental Wellbeing

    In this episode, we dive into the second heart that we all have in our bodies. We can use this to improve our physical & mental health! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 🌐Concise Psych Website: https://www.concisepsych.com/ 📚Online Course for Veterans with PTSD/Anxiety: https://www.concisepsych.com/missionresilience 📱Free App to find Psychiatrists/Therapists in your area accepted by insurance: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDZEIC64B-psych-search Studies cited in episode: https://neurosciencenews.com/soleus-pushups-metabolism-21471/ https://stories.uh.edu/2022-soleus-pushup/index.html https://thesouthfirst.com/health/do-this-simple-exercise-and-watch-your-blood-sugar-levels-go-down/ https://garmaonhealth.com/soleus-pushups-will-lower-your-blood-sugar-effortlessly/ https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/what-is-the-second-heart-rcna117576 https://kaizenaire.com/sg/cardiologists/second-heart-of-human-body-the-surprising-role-of-calves/ https://www.northernohiohealth.com/taking-care-of-your-second-heart

    8 min

  6. 08/24/2024

    Ep37: Exposing the Military’s Dark Past of Faulty Diagnoses: The Untold Stories of Wrongful Discharges

    In this episode, we dive into how the military discharged thousands of Service Members based on wrong/faulty diagnoses. This is important to learn from so the government doesn't repeat the same mistakes. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🌐Concise Psych Website: https://www.concisepsych.com/📚Online Course for Veterans with PTSD/Anxiety: https://www.concisepsych.com/missionresilience📱Free App to find Psychiatrists/Therapists in your area accepted by insurance: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDZEIC64B-psych-search Studies cited in episode: https://www.fedweek.com/armed-forces-news/too-much-information-the-problem-with-personality-disorder-on-military-discharge-documents/https://nlgmltf.org/military-law/2014/military-psychiatric-policies/https://www.tullylegal.com/resources/articles/too-much-information-the-problem-with-personality-disorder-on-military-discharge-documents/https://nlgmltf.org/military-law/2014/adjustment-disorder-discharge/

    7 min

  7. 08/16/2024

    Ep36: Breaking the Guilt Cycle: Filing for VA Disability with Confidence

    In this episode, we dive into why you should NOT feel guilty about filing for appropriate VA Disability Claims. We have to think about where the guilt comes from and how to resolve it. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 🌐Concise Psych Website: https://www.concisepsych.com/ 📚Online Course for Veterans with PTSD/Anxiety: https://www.concisepsych.com/missionresilience 📱Free App to find Psychiatrists/Therapists in your area accepted by insurance: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDZEIC64B-psych-search

    9 min

  8. 08/08/2024

    Ep35: Unlocking the Secrets of Dopamine: Budget vs. Luxury

    In this video, we dive deep into the world of dopamine, exploring the differences between cheap and expensive sources of this feel-good neurotransmitter. Discover how focusing on more meaningful and high-quality dopamine sources can significantly enhance your well-being and improve your mood. From simple pleasures to life-changing experiences, learn how to make smarter choices for a happier, healthier life. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on living your best life! Concise Psych Website: https://www.concisepsych.com/ Online Course for Veterans with PTSD/Anxiety: https://www.concisepsych.com/missionresilience Free App to find Psychiatrists/Therapists in your area accepted by insurance: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDZEIC64B-psych-search

    8 min
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Welcome, friends! Concise Psych is about all things related to Mental Health & Psychiatry. I am your host, Dr. Prashant Sharma - I am a Psychiatrist and I am excited to bring you this podcast. I am going to explain concepts within the field of Mental Health & Psychiatry, as well as discuss ways to live in a more psychologically mindful way. Join us as we discuss mental health, psychiatry, psychology, scientific literature, spiritual practices, as well as invite guests onto the show to help us understand these concepts better.

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  • Creator
    Prashant Sharma, D.O., Board Certified Psychiatrist
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Prashant Sharma, D.O., Board Certified Psychiatrist
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