The Y in Psychiatry
"The Y in Psychiatry" – a pragmatically endearing podcast talking to the med students, residents, fellows, and attendings of the medicine world about the nuances of psychiatry.
Each episode features focused discussions that explore the intersection of the mental health, medicine, and the human experience.
Together, we'll uncover the hidden "Y" – the compelling reasons, profound insights, and groundbreaking discoveries shaping the psychiatric landscape.
So grab a seat, warm beverage, tune in, and let's embark on this journey to unlock the mysteries of the human psyche, only on "The Y in Psychiatry."
Podcasting since 2023 • 20 episodes
The Y in Psychiatry
Latest Episodes
E19 - Gray Matter Shenanigans: What Really Happens in a Bipolar Brain 🧠
In this episode of The Y in Psychiatry, Dr. Amayo, Dr. V (Handratta), and Dr. Nguyen go full-neuroscience mode to unpack the neurochemistry and brain circuitry behind bipolar disorder — from dopamine/serotonin tug-of-wars to the roles ...
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Episode 19
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16:00
E17 - Ticket to Ride: The Bipolar Comorbidity Express Explored
We hop aboard the Bipolar Express to unpack one of the messiest puzzles in psych: why diagnosing Bipolar Disorder sometimes feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube — when there could also be ADHD, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use...
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Episode 17
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20:03
E16 – The B in Bipolar Stands for ‘Be Careful’: Diagnosing Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Our crew reunites to unpack one of the most enigmatic diagnoses in mental health: Bipolar Disorder.Join Dr. Amayo, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Handratta, and freshly minted PGY-1 Edmund as they peel back the layers on:What <...
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Episode 16
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23:53
E15 - Late Life Depression: When the Golden Years Turn Grey (and the SSRIs Don't Shine)
We close with a deep dive into late-life depression, where we explore why growing older can sometimes mean growing sadder. Dr. Handratta and Dr. Amayo uncover the four key culprits: executive dysfunction (DED, not a good acronym!), vascular woe...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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18:55
E14 - Liver and Let Die: Navigating Antidepressant Use in Cirrhosis
In this enlightening episode, the squad unravels the intricate tango between the liver and psychiatric medications, focusing on patients with cirrhosis. Discussing 1st-pass metabolism, phase 1 and 2 metabolisms, plasma protein binding, fluid ov...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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18:49
