Psyched for Mental Health

Edward J. Bilotti, MD
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Psyched for Mental Health

Empowering you with trustworthy information about modern psychiatry. A companion to WebShrink.com - the platform for seekers and providers of mental health care.

Episodes

  1. JUN 14

    Eat Better - Feel Better: Nutrition and Mental Health

    Two Canadian researchers are beginning to unlock the secrets of how the foods you eat can affect things like anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Related Links: Protocol for the clinical trial: https://pilotfeasibilitystudies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40814-023-01414-y  Diet/anxiety study website with handouts and resources for dietary  counselling: www.ccnm.edu/anxiety     Diet and Anxiety scoping review:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/12/4418   Case report:  :https://www.hindawi.com/journals/crips/2016/7165425/   Dietary counseling tool-creation project:  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-021-03575-7 (

    29 min

  2. 08/16/2023

    Will AI Replace Psychotherapists?

    For the first episode of Psyched for Mental Health's second season we dive deep into the intriguing question, can artificial intelligence replace psychotherapists? With rapid advancements in AI,  and its increasing integration into various aspects of our lives, the possibility of it playing a role in mental health support is becoming a subject of great interest. Host Dr. Ed Bilotti speaks with with Dr. Diego Pinochet who has a a PhD in Computational Design from MIT, Smriti Joshi, a clinical psychologist, member of the board of directors, and chief psychologist for Wysa, a company pioneering the delivery of mental halth care using AI applications, and Professor Alastair Van Heerden. the research director of Human and Social Development Programme at the Human Sciences Research Council in Pretoria, South Africa. As we watch the evolution of AI right before our eyes, what are the potential benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in psychotherapy?

    49 min

  3. 04/11/2023

    Reducing Mental Health Stigma Through Personal Stories

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    52 min

  4. 10/14/2022

    Climate Change Anxiety as it Relates to Mental Health

    Climate anxiety--also sometimes called eco anxiety--is itself not a disorder or a mental health condition. Fear and worry are a normal response to something that is a real threat. But climate anxiety can certainly impact our mental health. We sat down with Kate Olson, a writer, climate sociologist, and a community organizer. Olson is helping people find ways within their communities to make small, but impactful contributions to help the broader issue of climate change.

    28 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Psyched for Mental Health (Trailer)

    Welcome to Psyched! In each episode, we take a deep dive into a specific mental health topic with an expert in the field. We empower you with trustworthy information about modern psychiatry.

    1 min

  6. 07/29/2022

    How Covid Tore Apart American Society (Part 2)

    Our discussion with guest Dr. Jeffrey Barkin continued. In the second half of a two-part episode Barkin discusses decreased workforce participation and communicating as a health professional in a time of hyper polarization. He also explains his self-prescribed "survival tool kit," a list of ~5 simple things that brings one joy that can be accomplished each day. And one of the five things must be a "social reach out," an easy process to decrease stress by connecting with another person on a daily basis.

    30 min

  7. 07/20/2022

    How Covid Tore Apart American Society (Part 1)

    A poignant discussion about the biological, psychological, and social effect of the COVID pandemic with guest Dr. Jeffrey Barkin. In this first half of a two-part episode we discuss the societal effects of the COVID pandemic, of catastrophes in general, long COVID's effects on the brain, and more.

    37 min

  8. 06/01/2022

    The Third Wave: Deadly Fentanyl

    James Berry, MD discusses opioid addiction, how and why illicitly made fentanyl is killing hundreds every day across the U.S.

    24 min

  9. 05/07/2022

    Harm Reduction

    Alyssa Peckham, PharmD discusses harm reduction for substance use. What is harm reduction and how can it help save lives? The content of this podcast is not intended to provide direct medical, psychiatric, or substance use treatment advice and is not a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional.

    42 min

  10. 01/18/2022

    Dementia & Cognitive Decline

    Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Alyson Maloy helps us unpack Dementia & Cognitive decline. Learn when you should seek an evaluation, what kind of professional to see, how the diagnosis is made, causes, risk factors, treatments, and more! The content of this podcast is not intended to provide direct medical, psychiatric, or substance use treatment advice and is not a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional.

    47 min

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About

Empowering you with trustworthy information about modern psychiatry. A companion to WebShrink.com - the platform for seekers and providers of mental health care.

Information

  • Creator
    Edward J. Bilotti, MD
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Psyched for Mental Health

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