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since June 21, 2023
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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! In this episode of The Y in Psychiatry, Dr. Amayo, Dr. V Handratta, and Dr. Nguyen take bipolar disorder off the DSM page and into your brain, but through your ears. They explain through tracing how dopamine and serotonin imbalances m…
Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! 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, sub…
Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! 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 bipolar disorder re…
Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! 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!), va…
Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! 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…
Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! In this episode, Dr. Handratta and Dr. Amayo explore the importance of the kidney in psychiatry and discuss the impact of renal disease on medication management. They provide insights on dosing adjustments for various medications and …
Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Explore the intersection of depression and neurocognitive disorders in elderly patients. The discussion highlights the challenges in differentiating between depression and apathy, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the appropri…
Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Join Dr. Amayo and Dr. Handratta as they dive into the dark yet enlightening side effects of conventional antidepressants. From weight gain to sexual side effects and hyponatremia, this lively conversation unpacks the mechanisms, chal…
Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! In this episode of The Y in Psychiatry, Dr. Amayo and Dr. Handratta explore the potentially potent side effects of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). They discuss the risks of switching to mania, the role of mood stabili…
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