Psychiatry Boot Camp
A clear, practical introduction to psychiatry, featuring leading experts unpacking complex topics like suicide risk, schizophrenia, catatonia, and childhood anxiety. Originally created as a crash course for new doctors, it has grown into essential listening for professionals preparing for residency or sharpening clinical skills. Hosted by psychiatrist Dr. Mark Mullen, the program delivers expert insight and practical teaching opportunities.
Episodes
Meaningful Psychotherapy: Psychoanalytic Principles in Modern Psychotherapy with Dr. Jonathan Shedler
In this profound episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, host Dr. Mark Mullen sits down with world-renowned researcher and clinician Dr. Jonathan Shedler. Moving beyond the "alphabet soup" of modern modalities, Dr. Shedler argues for a return to the foundational psychoanalytic principles that constitute the "trunk and roots" of all effective talk therapy.
The discussion challenges the standard medical
BONUS: Call for Submissions: Shaping the Season Four Final Forum
In this brief bonus segment of Psychiatry Boot Camp, host Dr. Mark Mullen steps into the feed with a direct request from you...the listenters.
As Season Four approaches its conclusion, the platform is shifting its final episode to a peer-responsive format driven entirely by listener inputs. Dr. Mullen notes that the season has featured highly controversial topics and that he frequently abandoned
Identifying and Addressing Problematic Screen Use with Dr. Justin Romano
In this episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, host Dr. Mark Mullen is joined by Dr. Justin Romano, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and host of the Millennial Mental Health Channel.
Dr. Romano explores the burgeoning crisis of screen dependence and technology addiction, drawing parallels between cell phone use and traditional substance use disorders. The discussion highlights how addictive design,
Decisional Capacity: Rethinking the Standard of Care with Dr. Omar Mirza
In this provocative episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, Dr. Omar Mirza discusses the limitations and potential harms of the standard Applebaum-Grisso criteria for decisional capacity.
Dr. Mirza argues that the current medicalized focus on cognitive abilities (understanding, appreciation, reasoning) can inadvertently subvert patient autonomy. The conversation traces the legal evolution of informed c
Six Critical Suggestions for DSM-6 with Dr. Awais Aftab
In this second part of a special double feature, Dr. Awais Aftab, MD, Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University, presents a rigorous framework for the next iteration of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Dr. Aftab details six specific structural reforms for the DSM-6, beginning with a conceptual clarification of "mental disorder" to distinguish betwe
Scientific Pluralism and the Evolution of Psychiatric Classification with Dr. Awais Aftab
In this episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, host Dr. Mark Mullen sits down with Dr. Awais Aftab, MD, a psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Aftab, well-known for his "Psychiatry at the Margins" Substack and "Conversations in Critical Psychiatry" series, explores the necessity of "conceptual competence" in modern practice. The discussion delves into the
TMS for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Clinical Guide with Dr. Owen Muir
In this episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, Dr. Mark Mullen speaks with Dr. Owen Muir, psychiatrist, entrepreneur, and Chief Medical Officer of Radial Health, about the growing role of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in psychiatric treatment.The discussion explores how TMS works as a form of noninvasive neuromodulation, using focused magnetic fields to influence neural circuits implicated in
Physician Assisted Suicide: Clinical, Legal, and Ethical Implications for Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Komrad
In this episode of Psychiatry Boot Camp, Dr. Mark Mullen speaks with psychiatrist and medical ethicist Dr. Mark Komrad about physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, focusing particularly on their implications for psychiatric practice.
The discussion reviews the terminology, legal frameworks, and international trends surrounding assisted death, including developments in Belgium, the Netherlands
Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Diagnostic Validity with Dr. Mark L. Ruffalo
In this episode of Psychiatry Bootcamp, Dr. Mark Mullen is joined by Dr. Mark Ruffalo for an in-depth examination of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), a construct widely discussed in academic and public discourse, but not currently recognized as a distinct DSM diagnosis.The conversation situates C-PTSD within the historical and theoretical landscape of psychiatry, tracing its origin
Severe Mental Illness Behind Bars: A Breakdown in Care with Jesse Bogan
In this episode of Psychiatry Bootcamp, Dr. Mark Mullen speaks with Jesse Bogan, journalist with The Marshall Project, about a profound and often invisible failure at the intersection of psychiatry and the criminal legal system: the prolonged incarceration of individuals found incompetent to stand trial without access to timely psychiatric treatment.Using Missouri as a case study, the conversation
Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment in Modern Psychiatry with Dr. Dinah Miller
In this episode of Psychiatry Bootcamp, Dr. Mark Mullen is joined by Dr. Dinah Miller, psychiatrist, writer, and author of Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care, for a rigorous examination of civil commitment and involuntary treatment in modern psychiatry.
The conversation explores the legal structures underlying involuntary hospitalization, medication over objection, and outpat
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Psychiatry with Dr. Allen Frances
Psychiatry stands at the threshold of one of its greatest disruptions, the rise of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Dr. Mark Mullen speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of Psychiatry at Duke University and Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force, about the clinical, ethical, and societal implications of AI’s rapid entry into mental health care. Drawing from his recen
Beyond Boot Camp: Conversations on Psychiatry's Future (Season 4 Trailer)
Welcome to Season 4! Join Dr. Mark Mullen and expert guests as we explore AI in psychotherapy, emerging treatments, and the ethical, clinical questions reshaping psychiatric care, and MUCH more.
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Malingering and Factitious Disorder: An Approach to Clinical Deception with Dr. Nicholas Kontos
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nicholas Kontos, Program Director of the Consultation–Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, about one of the field’s most challenging topics: malingering and factitious disorder. We discuss how to move beyond the impulse to “catch deception” and instead adopt a framework of clinical curiosity, empathy, and ethical clarity. Dr. Kontos int
Functional Neurological Disorders: Modern Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management | Dr. Caitlin Adams
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) sits at the crossroads of neurology and psychiatry and for many clinicians, it’s still one of the most challenging diagnoses to understand, explain, and treat. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Caitlin Adams, psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, for a deep dive into how to recognize, diagnose, and manage FND using a modern, evidence-based, and pat
Perinatal Psychiatry: Risk, Ethics, and Clinical Decision-Making with Dr. Christina Wichman
Pregnancy and postpartum are times of profound change and nowhere is that complexity more visible than in psychiatry. In this episode, Dr. Christina Wichman, Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical Director of The Periscope Project, and Director of Women’s Mental Health at the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins us for a deep dive into reproductive psychiatry. Co-hosted by Eri
Assessment And Management Of Eating Disorders with Dr. Patricia Westmoreland and Dr. Anne O’Melia
Eating disorders are among the most lethal conditions in psychiatry and some of the most misunderstood. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Patricia Westmoreland and Dr. Anne O’Melia, two internationally recognized experts with eight combined board certifications spanning psychiatry, internal medicine, pediatrics, and consultation-liaison psychiatry. Together, we take a deep dive into the medical,
Assessment of Decisional Capacity: Guidelines, Ethics, and Evidence with Dr. Mira Zein
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mira Zein, clinical associate professor at Stanford and co-author of the APA Resource Document on Decisional Capacity Determinations, to break down one of the most frequent and misunderstood consults in psychiatry.We go deep into the Appelbaum–Grisso criteria and discuss how they apply to real-world cases where the answer isn’t always clear. Dr. Zein walks us t
Transplant Psychiatry and The Psychiatrist’s Role in Organ Transplantation with Dr. Paula Zimbrean
Organ transplantation isn’t just a medical miracle, it’s a psychological marathon. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Paula Zimbrean, Yale psychiatrist and pioneer in Transplant Psychiatry, about what really happens when mind and medicine intersect at the edge of life and death. We walk through the evolution of psychiatry’s role on transplant teams, from risk gatekeeping to long-term integration, a
3.8 Suicide Risk Assessment
A season on consultation-liaison psychiatry would not be complete without an episode on suicide risk assessment!
Dr. Black: "I say without exaggeration that this podcast, in which Dr. Mullen and I discuss suicide risk assessment, is one of the professional things in life that I am most proud of."
WOW! That's quite the claim from one of the world's foremost psychiatrists about a podcast episode.
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Clinical Guide with Dr. George Grossberg
In this episode, I talk with Dr. George Grossberg, a pioneer in geriatric psychiatry, about the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia and what they look like, why they happen, and how to approach them with empathy and strategy. We walk through the most common behavioral disturbances in dementia, including apathy, depression, psychosis, and agitation. Dr. Grossberg shares how to think through these
Catatonia: The Art and Urgency of Treatment with Dr. Mark Oldham
Catatonia isn’t just mysterious, it’s one of the most treatable yet misunderstood syndromes in psychiatry.
In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Mark Oldham, diving deep into what to actually do when you suspect catatonia. We talk through the Lorazepam challenge, what a “positive” response really means, and why sometimes a single dose can look like a miracle. We also dig into the g
Catatonia: Diagnosis, Features, and Clinical Nuance with Dr. Mark Oldham
When a patient stops moving, stops speaking, or stares through you like you’re not there, it’s easy to miss what’s really happening.
In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Mark Oldham, one of the leading voices on catatonia, to break down what this strange, often misunderstood syndrome actually looks like in the real world. We walk through the diagnostic features step-by-step, how to assess, wh
3.4 Delirium: Pathophysiology and Management
Dr. Mark Oldham, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University of Rochester Medical Center, President-Elect of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, further explores delirium. This episode covers the pathophysiology of delirium including predisposing and precipitating factors, neurocircuitry, and neurotransmitters. We t
3.3 Delirium: Clinical Features and Diagnosis
Dr. Mark Oldham, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University of Rochester Medical Center, President-Elect of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, introduces us to delirium. This episode covers the epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnosis of delirium.
References can be found on the episode website.
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Supportive Psychotherapy: Structure, Empathy, and Evidence with Dr. John C. Markowitz
When you think about core topics in consultation-liaison psychiatry, “supportive psychotherapy” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John C. Markowitz, Columbia psychiatrist, researcher, and co-author of Supportive Psychotherapy: A Guide, to talk about the therapy that “gets no respect.” Dr. Markowitz explains how this dec
What Makes a Moment “Magic” in Psychiatry?
Welcome to Season 3 of Psychiatry Bootcamp.
This time, I’m stepping into the world of consultation-liaison psychiatry. The bridge between medicine and meaning. To kick things off, I’m joined by the legendary Dr. Allen Frances, former chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and Duke Psychiatry, who reminds us that the briefest interactions can be the most transformative.
We talk about what really happens
Season 3: Exploring Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
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2.11 Schizophrenia
Dr. Sameer Jauhar, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Affective Disorders and Psychosis at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College, London, and as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, introduces us to schizophrenia. Explore core clinical features of schizophrenia and what is known about the neuroscience of schizophrenia. We'll also discuss psychopha
2.10 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Dr. Laura Watkins, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine, introduces us to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
We walk though the diagnostic criteria and discuss how these symptoms can impact a person's day-to-day life. We then learn to conceptualize PTSD in terms of both classical and operant conditioning. Finally, we explain evidenc
2.9 Anxiety Disorders
Dr. John Walkup, Chair of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, and president-elect of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, introduces us to anxiety disorders.
We discuss the phenomenon of normal, adaptive anxiety and contrast thi
2.8 Depressive Disorders
Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada, returns to introduce depressive disorders.
We differentiate normal "low mood" from conditions that warrant a psychiatric diagnosis. We discuss historical subtypes of depression and the current DSM speci
2.6 Borderline Personality Disorder (Good Psychiatric Management)
Dr. Lois Choi-Kain, Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, introduces us to borderline personality disorder (BPD).
We discuss the prevalence, naturalistic course, and treatments for BPD. We explore BPD using the “Good Psychiatric Management” (GPM) model, which is intended to empower clinicians o
2.7 Bipolar Disorders
Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada, introduces us to bipolar disorders.
We discuss the key clinical features of bipolar disorders, the relationship between bipolar disorders and circadian rhythm, known pathogenesis, and some first line t
2.5 Substance Use Disorders
Dr. Steve Delisi, Chief Medical Officer at YourPath Inc., Associate Director at UC-Irvine School of Medicine's "Train New Trainers" Primary Care - Training and Education in Addiction Medicine Fellowship, Adjunct Professor at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, walks through the fundamentals of substance use disorder. We discuss the neurobiology of substance use disorder and e
2.4 Delirium
Dr. Mark Oldham, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University of Rochester Medical Center, President-Elect of the American Delirium Society, and Deputy Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, takes us through a deep dive on delirium. This episode covers an enormous amount of material. We contrast encephalopathy and delirium before diving into the dangerousness o
2.3 Psychiatric Epidemiology
Dr. Erick Messias, Chair of Psychiatry at Saint Louis University, introduces us to the world of psychiatric epidemiology. Learn how epidemiological figures (that show up on training exams) are derived, and explore how epidemiology can help us to understand the naturalistic course of psychiatric illness. We also delve into the history of our diagnostic system and how it developed into the current
2.2 Medical Mimmickers
Dr. Kimberly Nordstrom, Past President of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado, discusses the process of considering medical contributions to psychiatric illness. We discuss red flags that should guide clinicians to start thinking medically, explain the importance of systematically approaching a differential
2.1 Essentials of Psychiatric Diagnosis
Dr. Allen Frances, Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force and Chair Emeritus at Duke, returns to orient listeners to psychiatric diagnosis. Explore diagnostic principles including "stepped diagnosis" and understand the importance of nuance when making and communicating a psychiatric diagnosis. You'll also learn about how these diagnoses are derived, and hear tips for making an accurate and meaningful dia
Hoofbeats on Broadway: Fundamentals of Psychiatric Diagnosis (Intro to Season 2)
Welcome to Psychiatry Boot Camp Season 2: Hoofbeats on Broadway! We are basing this season around the axiom, "When you hear hoofbeats on Broadway, think horses, not zebras." Our global experts will introduce the fundamentals of psychiatric diagnosis before walking us diagnosis-by-diagnosis through the psychiatric stables. Stay tuned!
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1.9 Violence Risk Assesment
Dr. Amy Barnhorst, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair for Community Mental Health at U C Davis, explains various ways to characterize violence, violence prevention strategies, best practices for documentation, firearms, and more.For more: https://www.bulletpointsproject.org/
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1.8 Intro to Psychotherapy
Dr. Donna Sudak, Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair for Education at Drexel University College of Medicine, and Past President of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Programs, introduces us to psychotherapy. We explore the role of psychotherapy in psychiatric practice, discuss "common factors" in psychotherapy, and learn to incorporate psychotherapy into each patie
1.7 Decisional Capacity
Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Editor-in-Chief of the World Journal of Psychiatry, Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, and Chairman of Psychiatry at Creighton University, walks us through capacity assessments and shares his hard won wisdom for navigating difficult cases.
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1.6 Case Formulation
Dr. Jyotsna Ranga, Program Director for the Adult Psychiatry Residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Creighton University, teaches how to construct case formulations using the biopsychosocial model and the "five Ps."
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1.5 Management of Acute Agitation
Dr. Tony Thrasher, President of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry and medical director of crisis services in Milwaukee county, discusses best practices for management of the agitated patient. Learn key safety points, verbal de-escalation techniques, medical-legal principles, and pharmacotherapy options.
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1.4 Suicide Risk Assessment
Dr. Tyler Black, a suicidologist and child psychiatrist at British Columbia Children's Hospital, walks through common suicide myths, structuring the suicide risk assessment interview, common motivations for suicide, clinical decision making, best practices for documentation, and what works in preventing suicide.
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1.3 Mental Status Examination
Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Editor-in-Chief of the World Journal of Psychiatry, Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, and Chairman of Psychiatry at Creighton University, walks us through the mental status examination.
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1.2 Clinical Interviewing
Dr. Dana Raml, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, walks through interviewing do's and don'ts, techniques for building a therapeutic alliance, and teaches us how to ask for and organize the information gleaned during an initial psychiatric encounter.
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1.1 The DSM and Critical Psychiatry
Dr. Allen Frances, Chair of the DSM-4 Task Force and Chair Emeritus at Duke, discusses our profession's identity and provides pearls for developing psychiatrists. Dr. Awais Aftab, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western University, discusses the validity of the DSM and psychiatric harm. More from Dr. Frances: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/advice-young-psychiatrists-very-old-one
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