Barrington Hwang, MD, interviews Terako Amison, MD, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on the two variants of seasonal affective disorder, proposed etiologies, treatments including light therapy, and risk factors. Seasonal affective disorder is a subtype of major depressive disorder, bipolar I disorder, or bipolar II disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

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In this episode from last academic year (2022-2023), former media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews Chadrick Lane, MD on the management of psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy. They discuss general principles in management and the importance of collaborative care. 

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Epilepsy (Part 2)

In this episode from last academic year (2022-2023), former media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews Deborah Cabaniss, MD and Aaron Reliford, MD on psychodynamic psychotherapy. They define psychodynamic psychotherapy, explain the importance of a psychodynamic formulation in treatment planning, and explore how factors such as bias, culture, and society can influence a formulation. 

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Dr. Cabaniss and Dr. Reliford

  In this episode, media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews David Mintz, MD on applying psychodynamic psychopharmacology into clinical practice. They review the fundamental concepts of psychodynamic psychopharmacology and discuss how to approach the engagement and maintenance phases of treatment. Throughout, they share and reflect on their clinical experiences.   

Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology with Dr. David Mintz (Part 2)

  In this episode, media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews Chadrick Lane, MD on psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy. They discuss the rates of psychiatric disorders in patients with epilepsy and explore this relationship and the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment. They also review psychiatric diagnostic considerations in those with epilepsy including seizure type, semiology, role of medications, and the importance of recognizing medication-resistant epilepsy.   

Psychiatric Comorbidity in Epilepsy (Part 1)

In this episode, media editor Matthew Yung, MD interviews Adam Brenner, MD on the role of humility in psychiatry. They explore the origins and different aspects of humility, examine the potential consequences of being overconfident and lacking humility, and discuss why humility is essential in psychiatry. 

Seasonal Affective Disorder

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