Hello there, welcome to the Good Enough Shrink podcast! We are your hosts, Dr. Jenna Cheng and Dr. Patrick Kelly. We are child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists practicing in the Los Angeles Area. We are on a mission to demystify child psychiatry, and have conversations surrounding difficult topics on youth and adult mental health. But not without a bit of play along the way! The title of this podcast is a tribute to the famous child psychiatrist, Donald Winnicott, and his concept of the " ...
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Intro to Psychosis - History, Conceptualization, and Symptoms to Look For
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Hello! This week, we delve into the fascinating history of how we conceptualize psychosis and schizophrenia. All those with schizophrenia have psychosis, but not all those with psychosis have schizophrenia. From a psychological framework to a biological one, the field of psychiatry has gone back and forth between the two and really struggled to und…
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School Anxiety, Avoidance and Refusal - What's Behind It and What to Do About It
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School is back in full swing, and so is everyone's anxiety! We discuss the challenges kids, teens and parents face as they reintegrate back to school after the summer break. We delve into the various reasons for school avoidance and refusal, which are critical in understanding what is actually behind it. We conclude with a discussion on what to do …
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Social Media and its Impact on Youth Mental Health
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*Trigger warning for content on self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. Please feel free to opt out and prioritize your sense of safety if you need to do so.* This is a tough one. The positive effects of social media on mental health can be lifesaving, yet its negative effects may lead to a life taken far too early. We have a nuanced discussion on…
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Attachment Theory III: The Neuroscience of Attachment
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We are back! In this episode, we talk about attachment theory from a neuroscientific and neurobiological perspective. We highlight how talking about our emotions can help us regulate them, and make room for empathy and "mentalizing" other people's experiences. We also discuss how attachment trauma can disrupt brain development, and how mindfulness …
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The Shortage of Stimulant Medications for ADHD - Why It's Still a Problem Today
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In this episode, we take a quick break from attachment theory and dive into a very real, current problem we face today: the stimulant medication shortage for the treatment of ADHD. We explore the complex regulatory systems surrounding stimulants, including supply chain issues and being lumped into the category of Schedule II medications monitored b…
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Attachment Theory II: The Early Years into Adulthood
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Welcome back! In this episode, we discuss the significance of the humanistic approach to psychiatry, and the importance of relationships and the environment in child development. We talk about core concepts in attachment theory, such as the Strange Situation by Mary Ainsworth, adult attachment interview by Mary Main, and mentalization by Peter Fona…
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Attachment Theory I: The First Bond
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Welcome to our first episode of the podcast! In this episode, we talk about how attachment theory is an important foundation for our work, and the history of developmental psychology and child psychiatry. But of course, not without a little play along the way! Have questions for us, or feedback about our podcast? Send us a message!…
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