The Psych Review

It's episode four of season four, and our first 'non-special' episode of the season. Mazz looks into the rationale behind routine prolactin monitoring, Shakira talks to us about the evidence behind psychosocial interventions in Schizophrenia, and Alanna takes us for a walk down the intestinal tract to look at different types of gut microbes. The references for this episode are: - Mazz: Jones, A. e...

The third episode of season four is an ADHD special, but that's not the only reason it's special - because for this episode the former host of The Psych Review Dave is back! Dave leads the team through an in-depth discussion of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, referencing a modern article that considers whether this disorder is overdiagnosed. Join us as we explore different aspects of ADH...

In the second episode of season four The Psych Review team dig into the recent Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guideline for mood disorders. Alanna summarizes some of the themes and paradigms of the document, Mazz takes us step by step through the approach to Major Depressive Disorder, and Shakira walks the team through the approach to Bipolar Affective...

After a long break the team is back for season four! In this special episode we review the final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. Mazz provides a brief summary of some of the practical and logistical changes, Shakira walks us through the concept for the new mental health and wellbeing act, and Alanna looks into the language used in the report. Important refere...

In the final episode of season three Alanna investigates a Cuban hysteria crisis, Shakira uncovers concerning statistics regarding use of CTOs on people who are culturally and linguistically diverse, and Mazz turns the pages of the recent Australian Productivity Commission Inquiry Report into Mental Health. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Alanna: National Academies of Sciences,...

The Psych Review battles on through the pandemic, this month Shakira discusses how not all antipsychotic medications are equal, Alanna reviews links between social media use and eating disorders, and Mazz breaks down a submission to the Royal Commission made by Victorian Legal Aid. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Shakira: Johnsen, E., Kroken, R., Løberg, E., Rettenbacher, M., J...

After a period of prolonged isolation, the Psych Review is back with a COVID-themed special - and to maintain as much social distancing as possible for the first time the entire episode was recorded over the internet! Join the registrars for the fourth episode of season three, where Mazz walks the fine line between mental health and public health legislation, Alanna goes back in time to look at th...

It's episode three of 2020 and Shakira starts the show by covering recent developments of in the COVID-19 situation - including statements from the college of psychiatry. Alanna looks at a recent article covering the use of psilocybin assisted therapy in depression, and Mazz reviews a recent article covering Psychiatric Assessment and Planning Units that was submitted by a listener. The articles c...

In episode two of the third season of The Psych Review the focus is on psychological trauma. Alanna and Shakira explore the consequences of childhood trauma, in both clinical and non-clinical contexts. Mazz looks globally into the mental health outcomes of protests, riots and revolutions. Warning: this episode may contain trauma-related content that could be distressing for some listeners. The art...

Welcome to first episode of season three of The Psych Review, where we are very excited to introduce our brand new host Alanna. This month Mazz kicks things off with a discussion around the differences (or lack thereof) between hallucinations in personality disorders and psychotic disorders, Alanna looks into some promising research regarding the use of biomarkers in psychiatry, and Shakira takes...

In the final episode of season two The Psych Review team go in depth into the recent Interim Report from the Royal Commission Into Victoria's Mental Health System. This report likely will have far reaching implications for both the rest of Australia - and possibly the world. We also take a bittersweet moment in this special episode to say goodbye to one of the podcasts founding hosts - Dave. The m...

In episode eight of season two of The Psych Review Dave talks about proposed medicare changes and interesting results regarding fluoxetine prescription in youth, Shakira discusses suicide rates from the perspective of Durkheim, and Mazz summarises the recent Victorian Auditor General reports into mental health services. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Dave: Davey, C. G., Chanen...

The seventh episode of season two of The Psych Review finds Dave looking internationally (again) at the use of infliximab in the treatment of bipolar depression, see's Shakira explore how we should talk about duration of antipsychotic treatment with patients with schizophrenia, and allows Mazz to have a rant about whether personality disorder diagnosis should be typological or dimensional. The art...

In the latest episode of The Psych Review Dave reviews esketamine use in the relapse prevention of treatment resistant depression, Shakira finds out that antidepressant doses may not need to be as high as you might have thought, and Mazz questions the usefulness of CT scanning in first episode psychosis. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Dave: Daly, E. J., Trivedi, M. H., Janik,...

In the 2019 May episode of The Psych Review, Dave talks about the ethics and legality of sexual relationships within inpatient units, Shakira covers the use of the mental health act in prison environments, and Mazz takes a look into supervision - what it is and what it could be. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Dave: Maylea, C. (2019). The capacity to consent to sex in mental he...

In April and The Psych Review team has some great new content. Mazz reviews the latest RANZCP guidelines on electroconvulsive therapy, Dave discusses a promising new link between autism and prenatal vitamins, and Shakira gives us an overview of the Victorian SafeScript initiative. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Mazz: Weiss, A. et al. (2019). Royal Australian and New Zealand Co...

In March The Psych Review team covers national and international news. Dave looks into a new approach to difficult to treat depression, Mazz provides the team with an update on the Royal Commission into mental health, and Shakira talks about the funding of hospital psychiatry. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Dave: Rush, A. J., Aaronson, S. T., & Demyttenaere, K. (2019). Difficu...

It's February and the second episode of season two sees Dave move internationally to review the how attention is affected by brain training, Shakira move towards the college to discuss their position on pill testing, and Mazz move back in time to revisit experiences of student and teacher assessments in medical school. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Dave: Savulich, G., Thorp,...

It's January which means that it's time for first episode of season two of The Psych Review. Dave kicks things off by talking about the intersection between mental health and the NDIS, Shakira looks into social inclusion in young patients, and Mazz covers a new approach to support registrars in training. The articles covered in this month's episode are: - Dave: Hayes, L., Brophy, L., Harvey, C., H...

It's December and The Psych Review has officially turned 1 year old. Mazz and Dave dive deep into the recently released Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines for anxiety disorders, Shak talks about whether or not psychiatry should be more involved in the arena of climate change, and the whole team reviews how the cast has evolved over the last 12 months. If you enjoyed the cast w...

The Psych Review's hosts are together to review developments over the month of November. Shak compares the past and present of community treatment orders, Mazz returns to the Supreme Court with a recent verdict regarding electro-convulsive therapy, and Dave systematically reviews the role of testosterone in depression. If you enjoyed the cast we would love you to subscribe, rate, and/or review us...

It's October and The Psych Review team is back. Mazz explains Fitness to Plead in the context of the ongoing Bourke Street tragedy case, Dave critically analyses a recent review of the Better Access scheme, and Shak covers a novel approach to intensive suicide prevention. Note: this episode contains content regarding the Bourke Street tragedy that some listeners may find distressing. If you enjoye...

It's September and The Psych Review is focussing in on neuropsychiatry. Dave talks about the neuroscience behind vicarious trauma in psychiatrists, Shak takes a look at a useful clinical update on Alzheimer's Disease, and Mazz explores the history and current state of conversion disorder. If you enjoyed the cast we would love you to subscribe, rate, and/or review us on iTunes. The Psych Review was...

The August edition of The Psych Review is all about first episode psychosis. Dave looks into the prevalence of psychotic experiences in our youth, Mazz reviews antipsychotic initiation guidelines, and Shak talks about different approaches to medication discontinuation following remission of a psychotic episode. If you enjoyed the cast we would love you to subscribe, rate, and/or review us on iTune...

It's July and in the latest cast from The Psych Review the registrars debate whether or not excessive video gaming should be considered pathological, talk about promising research regarding deep brain stimulation in OCD, and finally have a think about the potentially unique role of ketamine in the treatment of depression. If you enjoyed the cast we would love you to subscribe, rate, and/or review...