Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, is Chair of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and past president of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Lieberman is a nationally renowned psychiatrist on the topic of suicide, addiction and mental illness and is a regular blogger for The Huffington Post, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and Psychology Today and author of “Shrinks: The Untold Story of Psychiatry.” www.jeffreyliebermanmd.com
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My name is Fay Bjayou and I’m a mental health specialist with a passion for science and self-development. My Mental Wealth podcast will address fascinating areas of study that will help raise mental health awareness and inspire personal growth. Join us each week as we welcome leading authorities from the world of psychology and neuroscience who will share valuable insights to help improve and empower your daily life.
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Why ADHD is on the Rise + How to Recognize the Signs - Interview with Dr. Russell Ramsay
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56:07In this month's episode, Dr. Russell Ramsay, a leading clinician and researcher who specialises in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD sits down with Fay Bjayou, founder of @MentalWealth_me to discuss Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. He explains what drives the rise in adult ADHD diagnoses and how it affects overall qua…
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Schizophrenia: Why Early Detection Protects Brain Health–Fay Bjayou interviews Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
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1:41:57This week, Fay Bjayou, founder of @MentalWealth, sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, a renowned, award-winning, psychiatrist and researcher who specializes in schizophrenia and related psychoses. The interview clarifies the complexities and negative stereotypes that often surround the condition. Dr. Lieberman discusses early warning signs, sympto…
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Trauma: Symptoms, Management & the Healing Journey - Interview with Dr. Zaher Krayem, PsyD
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49:58This week, Mental Wealth sits down with Adult Clinical Psychologist Dr. Zaher Krayem to explain the complex nature of trauma and its impact on mental health. Dr. Krayem discusses the various forms of trauma, the distinction between trauma and suffering, and the long journey toward healing. He emphasizes the crucial role of social support and commun…
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Sleep Expert Dr. Neil Stanley on the Importance of Sleep
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53:36In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Neil Stanley, a leading sleep expert, to discuss why sleep is essential to our health, productivity, and well-being. We explore how sleep impacts every part of our lives, from workplace performance to mental health, and share practical tips for better rest. Whether you struggle with insomnia, need guidance on h…
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Why clutter is affecting your mental health and what to do about it! I Dnc. Joseph Ferrari
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49:14Is clutter and a disorganized space bothering you? Are you feeling too overwhelmed to organize your stuff? Do you constantly find yourself promising to tackle the issue “tomorrow” but never do? You are not alone. Research shows that clutter can have negative effects on mental and physical health including, increased stress levels, cognitive impairm…
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Mental Health and Wellness at Work: Interview with Dr. Steve Jex
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45:49As individuals who develop our careers and spend most of our time at work, it is essential to focus on our mental health and wellness within our places of work. High pressure work culture means that most of us would benefit from learning how to manage work-related stressors such as conflict with a co-worker or threats to job security. This week, we…
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Improve your Dating Skills to Find Lasting Love with Dating Expert James Preece
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36:30Most of us want to find healthy, lasting relationships, but the dating scene can be an intimidating place. Like most aspects of life, the fear of failure or rejection can hinder our path to progress. Lacking the skills to meet people or date can impact our long-term relationship goals. So, how to navigate the world of dating more successfully? This…
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This week, we discuss CBT therapy with Mental Health Professional, Medical Doctor and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Michel Nawfal. CBT has been shown to be effective for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression and PTSD. Learn more about this form of talking therapy, how CBT is delivered and who it helps the most…
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Anxiety Disorders, Explained with Dr. Zaher Krayem
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44:31How much do you know about anxiety disorders? How can you tell if you are feeling regular anxiety or something more? This week, we talk to Adult Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Zaher Krayem, about people who frequently experience excessive worry or fear. Learn more about the different types of anxiety disorders, signs, symptoms and effective treatments …
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Neurogenesis: How can we help generate new brain cells? Interview with Dr. Brant Cortright
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49:13What is neurogenesis and why is it so important? In our latest interview, we discuss the fascinating topic of Neurogenesis with clinical psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Brant Cortright. Contrary to earlier scientific claims, we now know that humans can grow new brain cells throughout adult life which has profound implications on our mood a…
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Nutrition and Brain Health with Dr. Bonnie Kaplan
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44:44In this week’s podcast interview, we discuss nutrition and brain health with leading research psychologist, Dr. Bonnie Kaplan. The brain is a complex organ with high metabolic and nutrient demands. Maintaining a balanced, whole-food diet is crucial in supporting cognitive function and emotions. In contrast, ultra-processed foods, sugar, and unhealt…
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Lifestyle changes to help reduce risk
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47:24In this week’s episode, we delve into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with Dr. Georges Karam. As an expert in adult and geriatric psychiatry, Dr. Karam discusses the pathology of the disease, research findings, therapeutics and how making good lifestyle choices are essential in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.…
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How to tell if you have Hoarding Disorder: Interview with Dr. Randy Frost
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49:06In this episode, we take a deep dive into Hoarding Disorder and examine all aspects of this unique mental health condition with leading expert, Dr. Randy Frost.By Mental Wealth
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The Future of Psychedelics: A Discussion with Rick Doblin & Steven Levine
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1:04:08In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is joined by pioneering psychedelics researchers, Drs. Rick Doblin and Steven Levine, to discuss the therapeutic applications of psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, ketamine, LSD, MDMA, and ibogaine in treating mental health and addiction disorders, and the future path forward in legitimately harnessing thei…
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Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is joined by Dr. Scott A. Small, a physician specializing in aging and dementia and a professor of neurology and psychiatry at Columbia University, where he directs the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. He has run a National Institutes of Health–funded laboratory for over twenty years and has published more than 140 studies…
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Performance Psychology with Patrick McEnroe
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53:13As the spotlight on mental health in sports continues to grow, thanks in large part to professional athletes like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles speaking out publicly about their own mental health struggles, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman sits down with retired tennis pro Patrick McEnroe to discuss how intense scrutiny, high-stakes pressure, and a “shut up an…
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The Goldwater Rule is Section 7 in the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Principles of Medical Ethics, which states that it is unethical for psychiatrists to give a professional opinion about public figures whom they have not examined in person. Joining Dr. Lieberman in this episode of Shrink Speak to talk about how the Goldwater Rule came t…
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A Grieving Nation: Coping With Loss, Unrest and Politics
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37:16The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an emotional and economic toll on America, add in social unrest over racial injustice, political turmoil, and now the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the controversy filling of her seat. These events have created a cascade and cycle of emotional responses that are roiling the American …
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep the U.S. and world, how we live our daily lives have been utterly disrupted including how we process loss and handle grief. Grief outside of a global pandemic is difficult and painful to experience, and adding in the complexities of COVID-19, those experiencing grief may need a little extra help. In this …
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Anxiety is a normal emotion and it is to be expected during this unprecedented crisis. Anxiety increases when we experience uncertainty, are in unpredictable situations and feel unable to control our circumstances. In this episode Dr. Lieberman speaks with one of the leading anxiety and mood disorders expert in the world, Anne Marie Albano, PhD. Dr…
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COVID-19 CRISIS: Molecular and Serological Testing with Dr. Eldad Hod
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34:15In addition to the doctors and nurses on the frontlines, the unsung heroes during this COVID-19 pandemic are also those pathology personnel who are developing, validating and then bringing up to scale a method of COVID-19 diagnostics that previously never existed. In a process that usually takes months to years is now taking days and weeks because …
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In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic. In Part 3, Dr. Lieberman discusses the COVID-19 epidemic with infectious disease expert, W. Ian Lipkin, MD, John Snow Professor of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Publ…
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In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic. In part 2, Dr. Lieberman discusses the impact of the COVID-19 on medicine and society at large with Pulitzer Prize winning author and assistant professor of medicine at Colu…
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In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic. In Part 1, Dr. Lieberman discusses the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with Brian Fallon, MD, MPH, the Director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Ce…
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Mass Violence in America and Mental Illness
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20:51Mass violence events in America have been occurring unfortunately more and more frequently. After every event the conversation is always, “why does this keep happening?”. Fingers are pointed to things like access to guns and mental illness. But there is a serious and widespread confusion about mass violence and mental illness in America. In this tw…
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In honor of Veterans Day, Dr. Lieberman speaks with Dr. Yuval Neria about the current state of mental health resources and assistance available for our active duty, veterans, national guard members, along with their family members and what can be done to serve them better. Dr. Neria is a Professor of Medical Psychology at Columbia University Medica…
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Live From The 2019 SXSW Podcast Stage: Toxic Effects of Childhood Trauma
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1:00:23Shrink Speak took to the SXSW 2019 Podcast stage on March 11th live from Austin, Texas. In this special episode Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman was joined by Dr. Charles Nemeroff, the Director of the Institute for Early Life Adversity Research at the University of Texas Dell Medical School to explore childhood trauma live on the SXSW 2019 Podcast Stage. Adve…
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Suicide is Preventable: Here's How to Stop it - Part 2
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33:30In part 2 of this this special two-part episode on suicide prevention, Dr. Lieberman is rejoined by Columbia’s Dr. Kelly Posner and Dr. J. John Mann. Journalist, author, and adjunct professor at Columbia, Stephen Fried also joins the conversation to discuss the role and responsibility of the media when covering the difficult subject of suicide. If …
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Suicide is Preventable: Here's How to Stop it - Part 1
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26:21September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In a special two-part episode, Dr. Lieberman recently sat down to chat with Columbia’s Dr. Kelly Posner and Dr. J. John Mann to discuss the ongoing health crisis that is suicide in the U.S. following the suicides of both Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call th…
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A Chat With Molly McCloskey Author of “Circles Around the Sun”
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29:23In a continuation of the "Voices In Mental Illness" series, Dr. Lieberman is joined by “Circles Around the Sun” author, Molly McCloskey. Molly writes about her older brother Mike, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 23. By the time Molly was old enough to know Mike, he was effectively gone. It wasn’t until many years later t…
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A Chat With Nyna Giles Author of "The Bridesmaid's Daughter"
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26:43In honor of mental health awareness month, I will be conducting a series of interviews with individuals who have made it their cause to talk about mental health year round. To kick-off the series, I’m thrilled to be joined by Nyna Giles, author of “The Bridesmaid's Daughter." Nyna is the youngest daughter of Carolyn Scott Reybold, a model best know…
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The Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth: Longevity
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18:26The first of a multi-part series debunking advertising medical claims that aren’t backed up by science. This "The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth” episode focuses on longevity. You may have heard the claims, but does the science back it up? You’ll have to listen to find out! To find out more about Dr. Lieberman visit jeffreyliebermanmd.com…
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The Use of Recreational Drugs to Treat Psychological Injuries of Veterans
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16:49In this episode of Shrink Speak, Dr. Lieberman explores the growing trend of using recreational drugs to treat the psychological injuries of our military personnel. Along with how the VA is handling the mental health care of our Veterans.By Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
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The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 4 - What To Do When A Loved One Is Suffering From Mental Illness
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19:16Part 4 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illness.By Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
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The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 3 - How Do You Find A Psychiatrist
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16:28Part 3 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illness.By Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
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The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 2 - When Do You Need To See A "Shrink"
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13:30Part 2 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illness.By Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
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The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want: Part 1 - The Stigma Of Mental Illness
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14:48Part 1 of a 4 Part series, "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illness.By Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
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When it comes to healthcare reform compromise in Congress, why a Congressional Psychiatrist may just be the answer!By Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
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