Psychofarm Podcast

<p>In this episode, Dr. Fu and Dr. Malzberg share practical systems for time protection: start on time, end on time, finish documentation inside the visit, and use tools like AI scribes and quiet typing gear. They also...

<p>In this episode, Dr. Malzberg and Dr. Fu tackle one of psychiatry’s hottest diagnostic debates: complex PTSD versus borderline personality disorder. They walk through the DSM-5 and ICD-11 definitional differences...

<p>Subtle psychosis can be missed when you rely on checklists or slip into an interrogator stance. We break down a clinician-friendly approach to detecting psychosis early: use countertransference as a signal, mirror...

<p>Bipolar diagnosis is tricky without labs, so this episode lays out a practical, semi-structured interview you can use in real clinics. We start with what many clinicians skip: a medication and substance timeline...

<p>How do you actually evaluate a “delusion” in the room, especially when the belief could be plausible, culturally reinforced, or tied to mood or substances? In this episode, we break down a practical approach to...

<p>What does “psychosis” actually mean, and how do clinicians recognize it in practice? In this episode, we define psychosis as a syndrome (not a single diagnosis) and walk through the core symptom domains: delusions...

<p>In this episode, we outline the top 10 things clinicians need to know before prescribing clozapine. Aimed at psychiatrists and trainees, we cover when to use Clozaril. for treatment-resistant schizophrenia and...

<p>Today we tackle a nerve-wracking topic for many clinicians: psychiatric disability assessments and paperwork. We break down everything from FMLA leave and short-term disability to Social Security benefits, explaining...

<p>Many adults who struggle with concentration, disorganization, or procrastination wonder if they have ADHD. But when is it ADHD, and how can you suss this out? In this episode, two psychiatrists explore a nuanced case...

<p>Dr. Catherine Eubanks, PhD joins us to unpack the therapeutic alliance in everyday practice: how to spot withdrawal and confrontation ruptures, why Bordin’s goals–tasks–bond still predicts outcomes, and how...

<p>Why does it feel like everyone thinks they have ADHD lately? In this episode, two psychiatrists discuss the differential of ADHD. They explore how social media trends (like viral TikTok videos) are fueling ADHD...

<p>Is psychoanalysis still relevant in modern psychiatry and medication management? We unpack psychodynamic therapy, DSM-5 personality disorders, object relations, ego psychology, splitting, projective identification...

<p>In this episode, we dive into the complexities of the therapeutic alliance and the real challenges psychiatrists face in everyday practice. From patients insisting on ADHD diagnoses and stimulant prescriptions to...

<p>In this episode we break down how to run a focused, humane, and evidence informed psychiatric intake. We start with setting the frame and role clarity, then show how to use a free narrative to map life course...

<p>Boundaries aren’t just rules in psychiatry… they’re part of the treatment itself. In this episode, we explore therapeutic ruptures, transference and countertransference, and how clear treatment frames protect...