PsychiatryTalk

PsychiatryTalk

By Michael BlumenfieldSocial Sciences
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PsychiatryTalk episodes

  • Psychological Aspects of Kidney Disease

    Guest:Norman B. Levy, M.D.

    Dr. Levy is a psychiatrist and Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at State of New York Downstate Medical College and a former director of Consultation Liason Psychiatry at Downstate Medical College and New York Medical College. He is the leading expert on the psychological effects of kidney disease, dialysis and renal transplants. He is also the founder of the Pyschonephrology Foundation. He is currently in private practive in Beverly Hills, California. 

     

    24 min
  • Dr. Alfred M. Freedman Discusses the American Psychiatric Association Historic Declaration That Homosexuality is Not a Psychiatric Disorder
    Guest: Alfred M. Freedman M.D. (1917-2011)
    102nd President of the American Psychiatric Association - 1972
     
    Dr. Freedman discusses the behind the scenes details of the historic decision of the 
    American Psychiatric Association's declaration that homosexuality is not a psychiatric disorder. He also talks about the circumstances how he became President of the APA and the story of the position of the APA about the interrogation of prisoners as well as some interesting issues. Dr. Freedman was interviewed by Dr. Blumenfield in June 2007.
    31 min
  • 100 Year Old Dr. Eckardt Talks About Her Life & Career

    Guest: Marianne H. Eckardt, M.D.

    Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst

    Daughter of Karen Horney, pioneer psychoanalyst

    President of American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry 1972-1973

    Dr. Eckardt discusses growing up in Berlin and her psychoanalysis by Melanie Klein when she was 10 years old as well as the founding of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry in 1955.

    Dr, Eckardt was 100 years old at time of the interview on November 19, 2013 and currently resides in Barrington, Rhode Island. 

     

    40 min

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Dr. Blumenfield will interview experts and discuss topics related to mental health and psychiatry.