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A Forthright Conversation about Psychosis with Dr. Mahesh Menon
Manage episode 486643670 series 3555942
Dan is joined by Dr. Mahesh Menon, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health.
Dr. Menon shares his journey into psychology and mental health advocacy, discussing his early experiences with an NGO that supported homeless women with mental illness. Dr. Menon then explains the complexities of psychosis, including its symptoms, classifications, and the role of dopamine in the brain. Then, Dan and Dr. Menon discuss differences between delusions and hallucinations, the impact of substance use on mental health, and the age of onset for psychosis.
Special Guest: Dr. Mahesh Menon
Cognitive Remediation Resources
The North American CBT for psychosis Network page
Links to a lot of helpful resources (video, books etc) related to psychotherapy for psychosis
Online Training Portal for Metacognitive Training (MCT) for Psychosis
Brain Fitness Games
Dr. Nicola Wright: Resources for treating psychosis
💬 Click here to text the show!
🎞️ Video version of the show@PsychotherapyAppliedPsychology on YouTube
🛜 Check out the website: Listen to every episode on your podcast player of choice
Connect with Dan
☏ Leave a voice message on Speakpipe
🔗 LinkedIn
📬 [email protected]
🦋@danielwcox.bsky.social
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What psychosis is (00:03:08)
3. Early Signs and Misconceptions (00:07:12)
4. The Lived Experience of Psychosis (00:11:46)
5. Triggers and Underlying Factors (00:16:25)
6. Delusions and Hallucinations Explained (00:21:02)
7. Understanding the Psychotic Process (00:26:00)
8. Therapeutic Approaches and Challenges (00:30:48)
9. Working with Clients in Psychotic States (00:36:05)
10. Clinician Self-Awareness and Boundaries (00:41:30)
54 episodes
Manage episode 486643670 series 3555942
Dan is joined by Dr. Mahesh Menon, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a psychologist with Vancouver Coastal Health.
Dr. Menon shares his journey into psychology and mental health advocacy, discussing his early experiences with an NGO that supported homeless women with mental illness. Dr. Menon then explains the complexities of psychosis, including its symptoms, classifications, and the role of dopamine in the brain. Then, Dan and Dr. Menon discuss differences between delusions and hallucinations, the impact of substance use on mental health, and the age of onset for psychosis.
Special Guest: Dr. Mahesh Menon
Cognitive Remediation Resources
The North American CBT for psychosis Network page
Links to a lot of helpful resources (video, books etc) related to psychotherapy for psychosis
Online Training Portal for Metacognitive Training (MCT) for Psychosis
Brain Fitness Games
Dr. Nicola Wright: Resources for treating psychosis
💬 Click here to text the show!
🎞️ Video version of the show@PsychotherapyAppliedPsychology on YouTube
🛜 Check out the website: Listen to every episode on your podcast player of choice
Connect with Dan
☏ Leave a voice message on Speakpipe
🔗 LinkedIn
📬 [email protected]
🦋@danielwcox.bsky.social
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What psychosis is (00:03:08)
3. Early Signs and Misconceptions (00:07:12)
4. The Lived Experience of Psychosis (00:11:46)
5. Triggers and Underlying Factors (00:16:25)
6. Delusions and Hallucinations Explained (00:21:02)
7. Understanding the Psychotic Process (00:26:00)
8. Therapeutic Approaches and Challenges (00:30:48)
9. Working with Clients in Psychotic States (00:36:05)
10. Clinician Self-Awareness and Boundaries (00:41:30)
54 episodes
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