Call the Psychiatrists

We answer 2 listener questions :

Why is Bipolar Disorder overdiagnosed?

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Why do you make such a big deal out of the therapeutic relationship?

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We answer a listener's question about how to manage romantic feelings towards their psychiatrist/therapist.

We discuss the possible functions and the benefits of resolving an erotic transference.

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This episode is all about boundaries in a therapeutic relationship. We discuss the hit podcast and Apple TV show _The Shrink Next Door_. We cover the Goldwater Rule, disclosures, dual relationships, boundary crossings and boundary violations. You can send us a question or feedback or leave a voicemail on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com

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The podcast, _The Shrink Next Door_:

https://wondery.com/shows/shrink-next-door/

The Apple TV show

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Books mentioned in this episode:

_The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness_ by Elyn R. Saks

_The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays_ by Esmé Weijun Wang

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By request, we review the national bestseller and Oprah's Book Club pick _Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family_ by Robert Kolker.

The book details the lives of an American family with 12 children, 6 of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. It made many prestigious top 10 lists of 2020.

We have a different take than most reviewers. Listen to our critique and let us know your thoughts about the book at our website (www.callthepsychiatrists.com). You can send an email or leave us a voicemail to play on the show. While you're at it, please submit a question for a future episode.

Book mentioned in this episode:

_The Protest Psychosis: How Schizophrenia Became a Black Disease_ by Jonathan Metzl (Amazon link)

Disclaimer: Listening to the podcast does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. The intention of the podcast is to educate and entertain. Nothing discussed in the show is intended or recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health professional regarding any medical questions or conditions.

We answer a listener's question about how to break up with your psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

In the second half of the episode we discuss the history and current use of electroconvulsive therapy.

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Disclaimer:

Listening to the podcast does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. The intention of the podcast is to educate and entertain. Nothing discussed in the show is intended or recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health professional regarding any medical questions or conditions.

We answer a listener's question about pop culture representations of psychiatrists. We talk about the 3 main categories of TV and movie psychiatrists and give examples of some of our favorites. In the second half of the show we discuss the complex questions facing pregnant women who may be considering psychiatric medication.

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Online resources mentioned in this episode:

https://womensmentalhealth.org/

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Disclaimer: Listening to this podcast does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. The intention of the podcast is to educate and entertain. Nothing discussed in the show is intended or recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health professional regarding any medical questions or conditions.

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