The Psych Guys

The Psych Guys review an article posted in UCSD about how ChatGPT compared to physicians in responding to medical questions. Dr. Chun and Dr. Noone respond to potential flaws and limitations in the study. They discuss potential takeaways from this research. They share how they envision artificial intelligence will impact healthcare, humanity, and culture. Podcast Info: -Full episode playlist: http...

Many pregnant patients suffer from significant insomnia throughout their pregnancy. Untreated insomnia leads to complications for the mother and fetus alike. Additionally, medications can often contribute to poor outcomes as well. Dr. Logan Noone and Dr. Joon Chun dive into the research of insomnia of pregnant patients, and how healthcare can better support them. This episode covers sleep medicati...

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes with moderate certainty that screening for MDD in adolescents aged 12 to 18 has a moderate net benefit. Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun discuss the recommendations by the USPSTF and screening for depression within schools. Podcast Info:  -Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6sOphHaXOgZVBCcjbI4FL5⁠  -Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

High schools in the United States begin as early as 7:20 AM. Given commute times, this means many teenagers have to wake up as early as 5:30 AM daily for years on end. Is this a good idea? What kind of effect do early school start times have on learning? How about on mental health? What implications does it have for long-term development? Podcast Info: -Full episode playlist: https://www.youtube.c...

Dr. Logan Noone & Dr. Joon Chun review a challenging emergency room discharge case. Sadly, this patient presented to the ER after voicing suicidal statements, and attempted to jump out of a moving vehicle after a breakup with her boyfriend. While in the ER, this patient denied suicide ideation and plan. This patient also contracted for safety upon discharge. Unfortunately, the patient ended up...

South Korea is globally renowned for its influential pop culture, particularly in music (K-pop) and TV dramas (K-dramas), and for international companies such as Samsung and Hyundai. What is less known is the fact that South Korea ranks number one in suicide rate amongst all developed countries. This episode covers lessons that we can learn about mental health by examining the social/economic pres...

In an interview with the New York Times, the surgeon general states that young people "feel caught up in hustle culture." Dr. Chun and Dr. Noone discuss the hustle culture and the impact it's having on mental health in the US and abroad. Podcast Info:  -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6sOphHaXOgZVBCcjbI4FL5 -Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-psych-guys/i...

Artificial Intelligence will radically change all of our lives. How do these psychiatrist residents think it will impact the mental health of their patients? What aspects of artificial intelligence do psychiatrists need to advocate for to best optimize our patient's health, and also our own career? How will AI impact physicians and advanced practitioners role within healthcare? Podcast Info: -...

What is the actual scientific understanding of how exercise helps improve mood, sleep, and anxiety? This episode provides an in depth understanding of the science surrounding exercise. Dr. Chun and Dr. Noone chat about how psychiatric hospitals can encourage exercise both in the hospital and when patients are discharged. These physicians debate how taking patients outdoors for walks can create pot...

Harm reduction strategies aim to meet patients where they are. They accept that many people are not ready to discontinue using opioids and instead look to minimize subsequent complications such as HIV, Hepatitis, and abscesses. This approach is not without controversy. Dr. Chun and Dr. Noone debate needle exchange programs, supervised injection sites, Suboxone, Methadone, and more.

Bullying, especially of medical students or residents, is an unfortunate reality of our medical education system. It is thought that this is at least in part due to traditional hierarchical structures and teaching methods. Dr. Chun and Dr. Noone share their stories of being bullied as students/residents and discuss potential solutions and challenges.

What is Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure (PNES)? Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun present a clinical explanation by drawing on their real-world experiences treating patients with PNES. Further discussion includes the struggles of individuals suffering from PNES and potential therapeutic modalities.

Deaths from drug overdoses have been increasing every year since the 1970s nearing 108,000 deaths in 2021. Many of these deaths involved fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Dr. Chun and Dr. Noone explore the history of the opioid epidemic including the role of OxyContin and Perdue Pharma to understand how this dire situation has progressed to where it stands today.

An estimated 4.4% of adults in the United States experience bipolar disorder at some time in their lives. Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun discuss everything about Bipolar disorder including the differences between how bipolar disorder is defined in textbooks and how it presents in the real world. We end the discussion by covering the various treatment modalities currently available.

How often do psychiatrists discuss financial choices with their patients? How much formal training do doctors receive on how to best educate their patients on these important financial matters that impact mental health? Dr. Noone shares his personal experiences on how his management of his bipolar disorder and finances have evolved together. We discuss the balance of being financially disciplined...

A popular Twitch streamer was caught watching deepfake pornography of other female streamers. The psych guys discuss the evolution of pornography, its effect on mental health, addiction, and contemplate how new technologies will transform human sexuality as we know it.

This episode analyzes “Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses,” a meta-analysis published in the Cochrane Library. This study collects data from various randomized controlled trials, with over 610,000 participants. We discuss how the use of masks can contribute to increased anxiety and share our thoughts on COVID-related delusions.

A mother is accused of strangling three of her children before she jumped out of a window in an attempted suicide at their suburban Boston home. This tragedy has sparked a national conversation about postpartum psychosis. We discuss the incident, postpartum blues/depression/psychosis, and provide insight into dealing with emotionally challenging cases.

California approves a bill to “punish” doctors who spread false information. Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson could lose his professional license if he refuses social media re-education. The psych guys discuss medical censorship, concern of professional reprecussion, and the role of open debate in medicine.

The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), also called The Match, places medical students into residency training programs all over the United States. Dr. Chun and Dr. Noone share what was important to them when making their rank lists and their perspective after completing a year and a half of residency. We debate the value of big-name programs, discuss the element of luck, and much more.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces a push to remove mentally ill homeless people from the city’s streets and subways. We discuss the expansion of involuntary commitment criteria, issues with psychiatric inpatient hospitals, and more.

China recently issued strict new measures aimed at curbing video game addiction which they blame for a host of social ills. Those under the age of 18 are now only allowed to play online video games Fridays, weekends, and holidays for one hour a day. Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun discuss these restrictions and the impact of video games in America.

Hikikomori is a condition in which those affected refuse to leave their parent's house, do not work or go to school, and isolate themselves away from society in a single room. Once thought to be a uniquely Japanese phenomenon, more young adults in America are also choosing self-imposed isolation.

Psychiatry is oftentimes considered to be the last frontier of medicine. Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun both share their personal experiences of loss, pain, resilience, and hope that led them to pursue this profession.

Antidepressant use in the United States continues to increase every year. Although helpful to many, some report severe withdrawal symptoms when attempting to discontinue use. Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun discuss the expectations, benefits, concerns, and more regarding antidepressants in this candid conversation.