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Diagnosis Explained
by Mallory Danielson
Diagnosis Explained is for people who have been diagnosed with a mental or physical health disorder, know someone with a diagnosis, are interested in medicine, or want to learn how to explain diagnoses to their patients.
Episodes
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29. Suicide
Today we're talking about suicide with Bob McNutt, LCSW. Learn about suicidal ideation, how to help, how to make a crisis plan, and much more. If you're thinking of suicide, please call the suicide hotline at 800-273-8255. For questions, commets, or concerns email me at...
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28. Ketamine
Did you know that oral medications only help 3-5/10 people? Today we learn about ketamine and esketamine (Spravato) and how it can start helping your depression within only a few hours! It's amazing! If you're interested in seeing me either in person or through telepsychiatry then head to...
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27. Life update and TMS
Hey guys! I got a new job! And I finished TMS and had an awesome experience. Come along and listen, bonus points if you count how many times I say "skilled" and "hope". If you're interested in seeing me either in person or through telepsychiatry then head to https://www.cedarpsychiatry.com/ Watch...
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26. Personality Disorders (Cluster C)
Today we finish off personality disorders by talking about Cluster C! We learn about avoidant, dependent, and obsessive compulsive personality disorders. If you don't feel like you need to watch Big Bang Theory after this, I don't know if you ever will. Email me at...
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25. Personality Disorders (Cluster B)
Today we're going to have some fun with personality disorders. We're going to talk about Cluster B personality disorders including, antisocial (sociopaths), borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at...
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24. Trauma and Borderline (with Eugene Marshall)
This is part 2 of my interview with Eugene Marshall. Today we're talking about trauma, borderline, DBT, and even EMDR. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diagnosisexplained. Please rate and subscribe to the program at...
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23. Therapist Q&A
Today we're going to be talking with Eugene Marshall MSW, LCSW (and my therapist!). We talk about him, his background, and then cover some questions from listeners about therapy. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diagnosisexplained....
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22. Personality Disorders (Cluster A)
Today we're going to have some fun with personality disorders. We're going to talk about Cluster A personality disorders which include paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal diagnoses. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diagnosisexplained....
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21. Fibromyalgia
Today we learn that fibromyalgia is REAL and has to do with a problem with the way our brain interprets signals from our nerves. We learn that exercise is the best way to deal with fibromyalgia but we need to start low and go slow. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on…
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20. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Today's episode talks about OCD. We learn how it's different than being a neat freak, what obsessions and compulsions are, and how it's treated. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diagnosisexplained. Please rate and subscribe to the...
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19. Schizophrenia
This episode is about schizophrenia, its symptoms, and how it's related to psychosis and the schizophrenia spectrum. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diagnosisexplained. Please rate and subscribe to the program at...
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18. Interview with Martha (Borderline, Anxiety, Depression)
Today we're talking with Martha! She's been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression. Hear what it's like to be in her head, how she copes, and how she found purpose in her life. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at...
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17. Asthma
Today we learn about asthma, how it differs from COPD, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated using Step Up therapy. Information from: https://www.aafp.org/afp/topicModules/viewTopicModule.htm?topicModuleId=3 Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at...
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16. PTSD
In this episode we discuss PTSD, who gets it, what's going on in your brain, and how important therapy is. If you have any questions or concerns please email me at [email protected]. Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at...
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15. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Today we discuss ODD and the importance of treatment through parent training and family therapy, learning problem-solving skills, learning social skills, and using medication to treat coexisting conditions. Information from: https://bit.ly/2DUiKMd Email me at [email protected]....
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14. Therapy: When to go and what to expect
Today's episode is by request of the listeners. We talk about when you should seek help and go to therapy. I explain what to expect from therapy and what benefits therapy can give to you. So everyone, go to therapy! Email me at [email protected]. Join me on Patreon at...
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13. Interview with Aubrey (Anxiety/Depression)
Today we have a special episode! We get to interview with Aubrey of the blog Utah Panic (http://whitepostcards.blogspot.com/), a real and hilarious look at life with mental health issues. Aubrey talks about what it's like to have depression and panic attacks; what it's like to be on Ativan…
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12. Fatigue
Today we discuss some of the plentiful reasons for fatigue. I take you through my thought process while I examine a patient with fatigue. We learn about the power of exercise, sleep hygiene, and therapy! Information from: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1115/p1173.html Email me at...
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11. Borderline (Part 2)
Today we finish our discussion of Borderline Personality Disorder. We cover examples of borderline in mothers, fathers, children, and men. We learn about https://www.psychologytoday.com/ and this is where I got all my information for this episode. There is hope when it comes to borderline. Change...
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10. Borderline (Part 1)
Today's episode is about one of the most misunderstood diagnoses out there...Borderline Personality Disorder. We discuss how it's diagnosed and what it's like to deal with the emotions that go along with being borderline. Borderline is treatable and there is hope. DBT and trauma based therapies…
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Bonus: ADHD/Stimulant Question
Bonus Episode: Why does Vyvanse make me tired and irritable? For patient assistance just google "(name of your medication) patient assistance". It will take you to the website of the people who make the medication, like https://www.lillycares.com/, and there you'll find their patient assistance...
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9: ADHD
Today we're talking about ADHD, what it looks like, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it. We learn about helpful site such as https://chadd.org/ and https://www.psychologytoday.com/. For patient assistance just google "(name of your medication) patient assistance". It will take you to the...
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8: Anxiety (Part 3)
In this episode we talk about how to manage and treat anxiety disorders. We talk about self-medication vs self-care. We discuss my 7 building blocks. We learn a bit about medication. All in all, a great way to finish anxiety disorders. If you have any questions, concerns, or stories please email...
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7: Anxiety (Part 2)
In this episode we finish up talking about our anxiety disorders. We talk about panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, and medication/substance induced anxiety disorder. We get anxious while talking about panic attacks and learn about some coping mechanisms and medications…
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6: Anxiety (Part 1)
Today we're going on a 3 part adventure into anxiety! This episode talks about separation anxiety, selective mutism, phobias, and social anxiety disorder. We learn that psychotherapy is the best way to treat these disorders though medications like SSRIs, propranolol, and benzodiazepines can be...
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5: Bipolar Treatment
Learn about the importance of medication and lifestyle changes when treating bipolar. For more information about bipolar please listen to the episode "Bipolar Diagnosis" or email me at [email protected] Join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/diagnosisexplained. Please…
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4: Bipolar Diagnosis
We're going to learn about bipolar and how it's diagnosed. It's one of the most debilitating and misunderstood diagnoses out there. Next episode will be about bipolar treatment. Email me at [email protected] with any question, advice, or kudos! Join me on Patreon at...
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3: Depression Treatment
Today we're talking about medication and treatment of depression, including ECT and TMS. For more information about how depression is diagnosed and what it is please listen to the episode "Depression Diagnosis". Please send any questions, recommendations, or kudos to...
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2: Depression Diagnosis
In this episode we take a deep dive into depression. We talk about why depression is important, who has it, how it's diagnosed, and a little bit about treatment. Listen to Episode 3: Depression Treatment to learn about medications, ETC, and TMS. I also recommend listening to "Finding help for...
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1: Finding help for mental illness
In this episode we talk about why someone would get help for their mental health; how to utilize self care; the difference between mental health professionals; how to find mental health professionals; and how to deal with insurance and mental health. We talk about the suicide hotline...
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Diagnosis Explained currently has 30 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Diagnosis Explained about?
Diagnosis Explained is for people who have been diagnosed with a mental or physical health disorder, know someone with a diagnosis, are interested in medicine, or want to learn how to explain diagnoses to their patients.
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Who hosts Diagnosis Explained?
Diagnosis Explained is created and hosted by Mallory Danielson.
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