Summary

The conversation covers the evolution of psychiatric diagnosis from Wilhelm Griesinger to the development of DSM-5, highlighting the influence of psychoanalysis, biopsychosocial model, and the limitations of the DSM system.

It also delves into the historical context of psychiatry, the impact of hyper-nationalism, and the role of social media in shaping scientific collaboration. The conversation delves into the limitations of DSM and ICD criteria in psychiatry, the impact on clinical trials, and the need for a new taxonomy of brain disorders.

It also explores the future direction of psychiatry, the merging of neurology and psychiatry, and the potential impact of AI on humanity.

Keywords: psychiatry, DSM, psychiatric diagnosis, Wilhelm Griesinger, psychoanalysis, biopsychosocial model, hyper-nationalism, social media, scientific collaboration, DSM, ICD, psychiatry, clinical trials, taxonomy, brain disorders, neurology, AI, humanity

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00:00Evolution of Psychiatric Diagnosis

18:54Influence of Psychoanalysis and Biopsychosocial Model

27:51Impact of Hyper-Nationalism on Psychiatry

36:05Role of Social Media in Scientific Collaboration

42:49Challenges of DSM and ICD in Psychiatry

54:35The Future Direction of Psychiatry

01:29:20The Impact of AI on Humanity

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In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Sharath Vishwaraj about his journey to obtaining the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) in psychiatry. They discuss Sharath's training in India, his move to the UK, and his experience with the CESR fellowship program. They also touch on topics such as the evaluation form, the importance of a supportive trust, and the challenges and successes of the CESR pathway. In this part of the conversation, Sharath Vishwaraj discusses the evidence he submitted for his portfolio. He mentions that he received support and guidance from his team, which gave him confidence in his submissions. He submitted roughly 30 case histories, with two cases each from child and adolescent psychiatry and older people's psychiatry. He also provided evidence of his work in child and adolescent psychiatry through case-based discussions and presentations. For older people's psychiatry, he submitted his formulation and had discussions with the consultant. He also discussed the evidence he provided for psychology, including CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy cases. He diversified his evidence by including different diagnoses and populations, such as mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders. He also highlighted the importance of reflection and summary statements in his portfolio. In this conversation, Sharath Vishwaraj and Dr. Manan Thakrar discuss the process of submitting a CESR portfolio. They provide advice on how to approach the portfolio, including the importance of specialty-specific guidance, evidence triangulation, and reflections. They emphasize the need for computer skills and organization in managing the portfolio. They also highlight the importance of emotional support and teamwork throughout the process. Sharath expresses his gratitude to the individuals who supported him during his CESR journey.

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Hamed Amiri, author of 'The Boy with Two Hearts,' shares his inspiring story of fleeing Afghanistan and finding success in the UK. He discusses his childhood in Herat, Afghanistan, and the challenges his family faced under the Taliban regime. Hamid's mother, a mentor and advocate for women's rights, spoke out against the Taliban, leading to their decision to leave their home. Hamid describes the difficult journey and the emotional toll it took on him as a 10-year-old. He also provides insights into the geopolitical situation in Afghanistan and the impact of the Taliban's return to power. Hamed Amiri shares his journey from Afghanistan to the UK, including the challenges and hardships faced along the way. He discusses his brother's heart condition and the impact it had on their family. Hamed talks about his love for the NHS and how they supported them through their struggles. He also shares the process of writing his book, 'The Boy with Two Hearts', and how it has been adapted into a play. Hamed's goal is to continue sharing his story and inspiring others.

Chapters

00:00 Hamid's Journey from Afghanistan to the UK

07:37 The Impact of the Taliban on Hamid's Childhood

15:12 The Geopolitical Situation in Afghanistan

23:49 A Journey from Afghanistan to the UK

34:27 The Impact of the NHS

37:42 Writing 'The Boy with Two Hearts'

45:35 From Book to Play: The Theatrical Adaptation

49:39 Continuing to Inspire and Make a Difference

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In this conversation, Gabe Howard shares his journey with bipolar disorder and the challenges he faced growing up. He discusses his childhood, the misconceptions his parents had about his symptoms, and the impact it had on his mental health. Gabe also talks about his experience living in a small town and the differences he noticed compared to a big city. He opens up about his first contact with mental health services and his first psychiatric hospitalization. Lastly, he shares how he coped with the grief of a failed relationship.

In this conversation, Gabe Howard shares his personal experience of dealing with the loss of a relationship and the challenges he faced in grieving and moving forward. He discusses the importance of making future plans and finding stability in life. Gabe also highlights the ups and downs of recovery and emphasizes that stability is not a straight line. He sheds light on the challenges in the mental health care system, particularly in the United States, and the need for improvement.

Gabe shares his journey as a mental health advocate and the importance of bringing a personal perspective to the conversation.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

05:23Childhood and Upbringing

12:15Early Signs and Symptoms

24:23First Contact with Mental Health Services

28:26First Psychiatric Hospitalization

30:46Coping with Grief

31:14Dealing with the Loss of a Relationship

33:22Moving Forward and Making Future Plans

35:40Finding Happiness and Stability

40:27Ups and Downs in Recovery

43:24Challenges in the Mental Health Care System

48:24Advocating for Mental Health

54:44Working in the Mental Health Field

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In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Barry LaBov, a marketing expert and author, about the role of psychology in marketing. They discuss the concept of psychographics and how it goes beyond traditional demographics in understanding consumer behavior. LaBov provides examples of how companies use psychographics to target specific populations and create effective marketing strategies. They also explore how psychographics can shape a company's internal culture and help define its unique identity. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity and sincerity in marketing and the evolving nature of the field in the global economy. In this conversation, Barry LaBov discusses the power of differentiation in branding and marketing. He highlights the aspirational brand of Apple and how it has become synonymous with innovation and aspiration. LaBov emphasizes the marketing genius of Steve Jobs and the importance of unique attributes in a brand. He also discusses the significance of understanding customer psychographics and the role of employees as the face of the brand. LaBov explores the challenges and considerations in making pivots and changing brand identity. He shares case studies of companies that failed to adapt and the consequences of not understanding customer psychographics. LaBov concludes by discussing the importance of aligning employees with the brand's vision and managing HR and quality control in scaling businesses.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting

01:40 Introducing Barry LaBov and his book

03:19 The Role of Psychology in Marketing

04:31 Understanding Psychographics

06:41 Psychographics in Action: Harley Davidson vs BMW

07:36 Psychographics in Marketing Church Insurance

09:04 Identifying Psychographics in Different Professions

12:38 Psychographics and the Unique Identity of Companies

15:01 Discovering the Ethos of a Company

24:04 Using Psychographics to Define a Company's Uniqueness

29:58 Psychographics and the Evolution of Marketing

31:52 Psychographics and the Impact on Companies

34:48 The Aspirational Brand of Apple

37:15 Creating Synonymity with Innovation and Aspiration

38:50 The Marketing Genius of Steve Jobs

40:41 The Importance of Unique Attributes in a Brand

43:35 Understanding the Psychographics of Customers

45:01 The Importance of Employees as the Face of the Brand

46:38 Knowing When and How to Pivot

48:26 Balancing Innovation and Stability in a Brand

52:24 Identifying Core Values and Making Pivots

55:27 Factors in Deciding to Change Brand Identity

57:51 Consequences of Not Understanding Customer Psychographics

58:18 Case Studies of Companies that Failed to Adapt

01:02:19 Aligning Employees with the Brand's Vision

01:03:12 Managing HR and Quality Control in Scaling Businesses

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Dr. Bhaskar Mukherjee discusses the normal functioning of the brain and how it responds to various challenges. He explains the evolutionary perspective of the brain and its role in controlling the body's internal environment. The brain continuously adjusts and adapts to changes in the external and social environment. Dr. Mukherjee also highlights the importance of understanding normal brain function before discussing pathology. This part of the conversation explores the normal physiology and pathology of the brain, specifically focusing on delusion and hallucination formation. It discusses the distinction between illness behavior and depression, as well as the role of personal opinions in psychosis. The chapters also delve into the neuroscience behind delusion and hallucination, including the executive function, motivation, and reward circuits. The molecular basis of these phenomena is explored, along with the cellular metabolic profile and neuronal vulnerability. Additionally, the role of neuroanatomical defects, glial support, and the innate immune system is examined. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the molecular surveillance pathway and its connection to cancer. In this conversation, Dr. Bhaskar Mukherjee discusses the molecular pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders, highlighting the role of neuronal activity and genetic abnormalities. He explains the connection between psychiatric symptoms and the development of malignancies, emphasizing the importance of molecular surveillance genes. The conversation then delves into the understanding of obsessive-compulsive and attention deficit traits, challenging the traditional diagnostic approach. Dr. Mukherjee also addresses the conundrum of emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) and the need for a comprehensive treatment approach. The conversation concludes with a call for humility and continuous learning in the field of psychiatry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:30 Basic Working Knowledge of the Brain

12:42 Normal Functioning of the Brain

15:18 Psychosis and Development of Symptoms

37:09 Moving towards Pathology

38:06 Differentiating Illness Behavior and Depression

39:04 Psychosis and Personal Opinions

42:03 The Basis of Delusion

43:14 Hallucinations and Sensory Perception Abnormalities

47:19 Visual and Auditory Systems

51:20 Neuroscience of Delusion and Hallucination

52:50 Executive Function, Motivation, and Reward Circuits

56:48 Molecular Basis of Delusion Formation

01:00:16 Normal Physiology and Pathology

01:01:43 Neurobiological Basis of Delusion and Hallucination

01:03:22 Molecular Neuroscience and Brain Complexity

01:04:14 Cellular Metabolic Profile and Neuronal Vulnerability

01:06:12 Neuroanatomical Defects and Glial Support

01:09:26 Misdirected Synapses and Innate Immune System

01:17:11 Pacemakers and Intracellular Molecular Front

01:19:09 Molecular Surveillance Pathway and Cancer

01:20:40 Molecular Pathogenesis of Psychiatric Disorders

01:25:42 Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive and Attention Deficit Traits

01:44:08 Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

01:58:30 The Need for a Comprehensive Treatment Approach in Psychiatry

02:01:28 The Importance of Humility and Continuous Learning in Psychiatry

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In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Michelle Hammer, the founder of Schizophrenic NYC, about her mental health journey and the inspiration behind her clothing line. Michelle shares her experiences with schizophrenia, including the onset of symptoms in ninth grade and her struggles with self-esteem and relationships. She also discusses her childhood in Westchester and her decision to start her own business. The conversation provides insights into the challenges faced by individuals with mental health conditions and the importance of destigmatizing mental illness. In this conversation, Michell Hammer discusses her experiences with mental health and the challenges she faced. She talks about finding comfort in close friends and the reluctance to seek help. Michell shares how she eventually accepted help in college and the role that medications played in her journey. She also highlights the challenges in the US mental health system, including limited access to therapy and expensive medications.

Michell discusses her experiences in psych wards and the stigma she faced. Finally, she shares her resilience and the various mental health initiatives she is involved in, including her podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Introduction to Michelle and Schizophrenic NYC

14:06 Childhood and Growing Up

19:06 Finding Comfort in Close Friends

20:06 Reluctance to Seek Help

20:40 Accepting Help in College2

2:35 The Role of Medications in Mental Health

27:38 Challenges in the US Mental Health System

33:03 Experiences in Psych Wards

35:55 Stigma and Resilience

37:42 Other Mental Health Initiatives

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In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Mikul, a product manager at Microsoft, IIT and IIM alumni and co-founder of Mood Cafe, a mental health startup. They discuss the background and conceptualization of Mood Cafe, the challenges faced during the development process, and the entrepreneurship and mental health connection. Mikul shares insights into the research and development of Mood Cafe, including the creation of a game-based mental health assessment. He also discusses the financing and revenue model of the startup and mentions some competitors in the market. In this conversation, Mikul shares his experiences with Mood Cafe, a mental health startup in India. He discusses the mental health landscape in India and the challenges faced by startups in the industry. Mikul also talks about the cost and operations of Mood Cafe, including funding, staffing, and marketing strategies. He addresses the legal and ethical concerns of providing mental health services and highlights the importance of profitability in sustaining a startup. Mikul explores the role of AI in mental health and envisions an ideal universally acceptable mental health startup.Takeaways

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00:00Introduction and Background

03:01Conceptualizing Mood Cafe

09:04Challenges with Video and Audio

11:28Continuing the Discussion on Mood Cafe

31:40Entrepreneurship and Mental Health

37:04Research and Development of Mood Cafe

43:14Financing and Revenue Model

50:31Competitors in the Market

52:06The Mental Health Landscape in India

56:23The Cost and Operations of Mood Cafe

59:26Marketing Strategies and User Acquisition

01:02:14Addressing Legal and Ethical Concerns

01:03:13User Engagement and Complaints

01:09:10The Importance of Profitability in Mental Health Startups

01:13:23The Role of AI in Mental Health

01:21:24The Ideal Mental Health Startup

Dr Nimesh Desai is the former director of Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi, India. Through his glorious career of over 4 decades, he has worked in NIMHANS, AIIMS and BJ Medical, Ahmedabad, all premier Psychiatry institutes in India. In this fascinating conversation, he reveals how he and his team built a mental health service which serves over 1200 patients in community services and 300 inpatient beds EVERY DAY. He also talks about homelessness for the mentally unwell and the Mental Health Care Act of India. Sit back, make yourself a kadak chai and watch as Dr Desai takes us on a journey of over 4 decades like only he in his masterful oration can.

Hear this conversation with Dr Nandini Chakraborty, who is the Ex Associate Dean for Equivalence (CESR) for the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK. She is currently heading recruitment for training for Royal College of Psychiatrists. In this conversation, Manan and Dr Nandini talk about their CESR journey, misconceptions about CESR, the new KSE domains and how the equivalence pathway has changed over the years.