Real Mental Health with Dr. Mike Mah

What is trauma really? Why does the same event traumatize one person but not another? Dr. Mike Mah and trauma expert Sarah Burney, LCSW, CEDS-C break down PTSD vs Complex PTSD (CPTSD), big T vs little t trauma, emotional neglect, self-compassion, trauma responses, the window of tolerance, and practical healing strategies. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – What Most People Get Wrong About Trauma 01:40 DSM...

Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder are two of the most misunderstood — and most misdiagnosed — mental health conditions. In this episode of The Real Mental Health Podcast, psychiatrists Dr. Mike Mah and Dr. Michael Kanell break down the real differences, overlapping symptoms, how misdiagnosis happens, and what effective treatment actually looks like. If you or someone you love st...

In this episode of Real Mental Health, Dr. Mike Mah and Dr. Pat Baumgart discuss the critical difference between healthy and clinical anxiety. They cover various anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and panic disorder, and explore their underlying causes and manifestations. The doctors provide a comprehensive overview of evidence-bas...

In this crucial episode of the Real Mental Health podcast, Dr. Mike Mah welcomes certified eating disorder specialist Sarah Burney to shed light on the alarming increase in eating disorder cases. A 2020 Lancet Psychiatry study revealed a doubling of cases from 2000-2018, even before the pandemic hit. Sarah and Dr. Mah provide an in-depth exploration of various eating disorders, including: Defining...

In this eye-opening episode of Real Mental Health, Dr. Mike Mah welcomes child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Meghan Jain, an expert in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They dive deep into what autism is, how it's diagnosed and evaluated, and why it's so often missed, especially in women and girls. Dr. Jain clarifies the DSM criteria for autism, explaining social communication difference...

In Episode 6 of the Real Mental Health podcast, Dr. Mike Mah is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Pat Baumgart to uncover the often-misunderstood realities of diagnosing ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Together, they break down: The difference between ADHD and Bipolar symptoms Why accurate diagnosis is crucial—and often overlooked The truth about how psychiatric medications are prescribed The role of clinical...

https://www.mahmd.com/ https://www.kevinnahai.com/ In Episode 5 of the Real Mental Health podcast, Dr. Mike Mah sits down with life coach and psychotherapist Kevin Nahai to unpack the myths around mental health, relationships, and emotional healing. From the roots of trauma to navigating romantic dynamics in the age of dating apps, this powerful conversation dives into why people struggle to conne...

https://www.danielbenhurimd.com/ In this episode of Real Mental Health with Dr. Mike Mah, we sit down with Beverly Hills concierge internal medicine expert Dr. Daniel Benhuri for a wide-ranging conversation on health, hormones, and modern medicine. We break down what concierge medicine really is, and dive into hot topics like: – NAD+ and other trending supplements – Multivitamins: necessary or ove...

Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is the powerful and cutting edge modern psychotherapy that uses structured, emotion-focused psychotherapy designed to help individuals overcome psychological distress by addressing unconscious emotional conflicts. It emphasizes an active approach to help patients make accelerated, drastic, and permanent changes in their lives. Today's guest i...