InkBlot w Manan

Summary The conversation covers the evolution of psychiatric diagnosis from Wilhelm Griesinger to the development of DSM-5, highlighting the influence of psychoanalysis, biopsychosocial model, and the limitations of the DSM system. It also delves into the historical context of psychiatry, the impact of hyper-nationalism, and the role of social media in shaping scientific collaboration. The convers...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Sharath Vishwaraj about his journey to obtaining the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) in psychiatry. They discuss Sharath's training in India, his move to the UK, and his experience with the CESR fellowship program. They also touch on topics such as the evaluation form, the importance of a supportive trust,...

Summary In this conversation, Gabe Howard shares his journey with bipolar disorder and the challenges he faced growing up. He discusses his childhood, the misconceptions his parents had about his symptoms, and the impact it had on his mental health. Gabe also talks about his experience living in a small town and the differences he noticed compared to a big city. He opens up about his first contact...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Barry LaBov, a marketing expert and author, about the role of psychology in marketing. They discuss the concept of psychographics and how it goes beyond traditional demographics in understanding consumer behavior. LaBov provides examples of how companies use psychographics to target specific populations and create effective marketing strat...

Summary Dr. Bhaskar Mukherjee discusses the normal functioning of the brain and how it responds to various challenges. He explains the evolutionary perspective of the brain and its role in controlling the body's internal environment. The brain continuously adjusts and adapts to changes in the external and social environment. Dr. Mukherjee also highlights the importance of understanding normal...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Michelle Hammer, the founder of Schizophrenic NYC, about her mental health journey and the inspiration behind her clothing line. Michelle shares her experiences with schizophrenia, including the onset of symptoms in ninth grade and her struggles with self-esteem and relationships. She also discusses her childhood in Westchester and her dec...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Manan Thakrar interviews Mikul, a product manager at Microsoft, IIT and IIM alumni and co-founder of Mood Cafe, a mental health startup. They discuss the background and conceptualization of Mood Cafe, the challenges faced during the development process, and the entrepreneurship and mental health connection. Mikul shares insights into the research and development o...

Dr Nimesh Desai is the former director of Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi, India. Through his glorious career of over 4 decades, he has worked in NIMHANS, AIIMS and BJ Medical, Ahmedabad, all premier Psychiatry institutes in India. In this fascinating conversation, he reveals how he and his team built a mental health service which serves over 1200 patients in co...

Hear this conversation with Dr Nandini Chakraborty, who is the Ex Associate Dean for Equivalence (CESR) for the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK. She is currently heading recruitment for training for Royal College of Psychiatrists. In this conversation, Manan and Dr Nandini talk about their CESR journey, misconceptions about CESR, the new KSE domains and how the equivalence pathway has changed o...

Listen to Dr Manan Thakrar in conversation with Dr Wojciech Greg Gierynski who is a Consultant Psychiatrist practicing in the UK. Dr Gierynski has done a lot of internationally acclaimed work with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder. In this conversation we discuss about the common myths, origins and development of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder....