Episode 009 Theory of Mind, Mature & Neurotic Defense Mechanisms with Dr. Michael Casher   Today's show explores Freud's "Theory of Mind"  the id, ego, super-ego, the conscious, pre-conscious, and unconscious    And we tie in what the theory of mind has to do with defense mechanisms. In today's episode, we cover mature and neurotic defense mechanisms. Mature Defense Mechanisms:  Altruism Humor Sublimation Suppression  Neurotic Defense Mechanisms:  Displacement Intellectualization Isolation of Affect Rationalization Reaction formation Repression Doing-undoing 

009 Theory of Mind, Mature & Neurotic Defense Mechanisms with Dr. Michael Casher

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The Learn Psych Podcast returns from its prolonged holiday hiatus with a great new episode! Join us today as we discuss Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a cluster B disorder which many clinicians find difficult to treat. We are joined by Dr. Heather Schultz who will give us tips and advice to turn this sometimes challenging population into a rewarding one. In addition, she will go over diagnostic criteria, evidence based treatments, and some clinical examples. Plus, we play a little game at the end! Thanks for listening.   ------------------------------------------------------------   Send more feedback here Twitter: @learnpsychpod Facebook: Learn Psych Podcast www.learnpsychpodcast.com   Rate us in iTunes!

025 - Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Heather Schultz!

Forensic Psychiatry: In this month’s episode, we continue exploring psychiatry fellowships by talking about forensic psychiatry. Forensics is a large field so today’s episode tries to focus in on the criminal aspect of the subspecialty. Dr. Anacker discusses what got her interested in forensics and then we talk about forensic evaluations, the insanity defense, violence risk assessment, and guns. Even if you are not interested in forensic psychiatry, it is a great discussion. Hope you enjoy! Actuarial Risk Assessment Instruments mentioned today: PCLR - psychopathy checklist revised V-RAG - violence risk appraisal guide COVR - classification of violence risk HCR-20 - historical clinical risk management tool ------------------------------------------------------------ Send more feedback here Twitter: @learnpsychpod Facebook: Learn Psych Podcast www.learnpsychpodcast.com Rate us in iTunes!

024 - Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Lisa Anacker

This month’s episode looks at what happens when psychiatry patients enter the golden years. That’s right, we explore the subspecialty of geriatric psychiatry. We talk with a geriatric psychiatrist about why she chose the field, what keeps it fun and interesting, as well as different challenges the elder patient brings to the visit. The episode is full of great tips, fun stories, and is intended for everyone. Even if you are not interested in geriatric psychiatry, it is a great discussion. Hope you enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------ Let us know what you think of this episode by simply clicking link below: Send more feedback here Twitter: @learnpsychpod Facebook: Learn Psych Podcast www.learnpsychpodcast.com   Rate us in iTunes!

023 - Geriatric Psychiatry with Dr. Laurie Boore-Clor

Today, we go global! Dr. Nakita Natala makes her first podcast appearance to discuss one of her passions - global mental health. It is an interesting talk looking at the big picture of global mental health and then diving into Dr. Natala’s own experiences in the field. There are some interesting stories and this episode provides some cool insights into the challenging, yet rewarding, field. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------ Send more feedback here Twitter: @learnpsychpod Facebook: Learn Psych Podcast www.learnpsychpodcast.com   Rate us in iTunes!

022 Global Mental Health with Dr. Nakita Natala

There is a hidden danger on college campuses across the country.   Today, we examine this danger of combining stimulants and alcohol. We first speak with Julie Buckner, who started a foundation in her son's honor on his topic, after his life was tragically cut short.   Then, we interview Dr. Allison Lin, an addiction psychiatrist at the University of Michigan, to learn more about addiction in general.   Hope you enjoy it!   Some resources we discussed today: www.joshelevinefoundation.org     Send more feedback here Twitter: @learnpsychpod Facebook: Learn Psych Podcast www.learnpsychpodcast.com   Rate us in iTunes!

009 Theory of Mind, Mature & Neurotic Defense Mechanisms with Dr. Michael Casher

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