The Dr Syl Podcast

Please read disclaimer below or watch: https://youtu.be/pfVAn7Zp-_oDescription:In this podcast, psychiatry registrars Dr Syl and Dr Cam explore attachment theory and reflect on how it influences their practice. We explore the strange situation experiment, the different attachment styles, the implications for relationships and how they relate to different personality disorders.~Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iMHJp6Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSyl.AUThanks YouTube Members:  youtube.com/channel/UCiOBkubL46VQT9mPqrnJlrQ/joinThanks Patreons: patreon.com/DrSylInsta: instagram.com/dr_window_syl/PLEASE READ - DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go to the nearest emergency room. This channel is intended for general educational mental health content only. It is NOT a substitute for seeking professional mental health/health advice from your doctor or therapist. Interacting with my channel does NOT constitute a Doctor-Patient relationship. I do NOT represent any medical college or organisation. This content represents my PERSONAL views only.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Exploring why humans attach09:00 - The strange situation 14:40 -The different attachment styles55:20 - How attachment styles relate to clinical practice01:01:07 - Attachment Style and Personality Disorders01:38:00 - Wrapping up

In this episode of the Dr Syl Podcast, Dr Syl and Professor Paul Fitzgerald discuss treatment resistant depression and the advent of transcranial magnetic stimulation. They discussed the limitations in the current treatment landscape, what the experience of having TMS is like, and how to future of it looks.A bit more about Prof Paul Fitzgerald:Paul Fitzgerald is the Head of the School of Medicine and Psychology at the Australian National University. He is a qualified psychiatrist, has a MBBS degree, Masters of Psychological Medicine and research PhD from Monash University.He has conducted an extensive range of more than 20 clinical trials, especially focussed on the development of novel brain stimulation treatment options including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for patients with depression, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, autism and Alzheimer’s disease. He has had continual NHMRC grant support for over 20 years and over $10 million in research support in the last 5 years. He has published several books, over 500 journal articles and been cited over 20,000 times.He has established multiple clinical rTMS services, founded several device and clinical service companies and the first rTMS training program in Australia. He led a national application to the Department of Health at the Federal Government level and this resulted in Medicare funding $283 million in year 1 of rTMS therapy for patients with depression in 2021.~Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iMHJp6Discord: https://discord.gg/tKJAcQV3Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSyl.AUThanks YouTube Members:  youtube.com/channel/UCiOBkubL46VQT9mPqrnJlrQ/joinThanks Patreons: patreon.com/DrSylInsta: instagram.com/dr_window_syl/PLEASE READ - DISCLAIMERLink to disclaimer: https://youtu.be/pfVAn7Zp-_o If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go to the nearest emergency room. This channel is intended for general educational mental health content only. It is NOT a substitute for seeking professional mental health/health advice from your doctor or therapist. Interacting with my channel does NOT constitute a Doctor-Patient relationship. I do NOT represent any medical college or organisation. This content represents my PERSONAL views only.00:00 - Introduction02:17 - Prof Fitzgerald’s journey into psychiatry06:30 - How do you think about Depression?09:04 - What is TMS?13:30 - Why don’t medications work?19:30 - Is there an ideal patient who responds to TMS?29:00 - Is psychiatry too conservative a field?37:10 - How much does TMS cost?44:30 - Can it be used as Augmentation?49:00 - How can a Psychiatrist get more involved?

This is the third episode of the Dr Syl Podcast. In this episode I interviewed Dr Russell Barnes, a registrar who has a special interest in neuro-stimulation therapies. In this conversation we discussed the history of Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT), the indications, the side-effects, the patient experience, the mechanisms and reflected on how we counsel patients regarding ECT.~Follow my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iMHJp6Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSyl.AUThanks YouTube Members:  youtube.com/channel/UCiOBkubL46VQT9mPqrnJlrQ/joinThanks Patreons: patreon.com/DrSylInsta: instagram.com/dr_window_syl/❤ I LOVE to hear from you guys, please reach out! PLEASE READ - DISCLAIMERIf you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go to the nearest emergency room. This channel is intended for general educational mental health content only. It is NOT a substitute for seeking professional mental health/health advice from your doctor or therapist. Interacting with my channel does NOT constitute a Doctor-Patient relationship. I do NOT represent any medical college or organisation. This content represents my PERSONAL views only.

In Episode 2 of the Dr. Syl Podcast, Dr. Syl is joined by Psychiatry Registrar Julie Sims Phillips and her partner, Jim, both former Army Majors with experience from the Royal Military College Duntroon. They dive into the impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on mental health and military service, drawing from personal insights and clinical knowledge. Julie and Jim also explore the cultural intersections between civilian and military life, touching on resilience, family dynamics, and modern challenges in raising children.~Follow my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iMHJp6Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSyl.AUThanks YouTube Members:  youtube.com/channel/UCiOBkubL46VQT9mPqrnJlrQ/joinThanks Patreons: patreon.com/DrSylInsta: instagram.com/dr_window_syl/❤ I LOVE to hear from you guys, please reach out! PLEASE READIf you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go to the nearest emergency room. This channel is intended for general educational mental health content only. It is NOT a substitute for seeking professional mental health/health advice from your doctor or therapist. Interacting with my channel does NOT constitute a Doctor-Patient relationship. I do NOT represent any medical college or organisation. This content represents my PERSONAL views only.

In this episode of The Dr Syl Podcast, Dr Syl sits down with Dr. Angus Finlay to explore the often overlooked physical aspects of depression and anxiety. From body tension to fatigue, we dive deep into how mental health affects the body, and what you can do to support your physical and emotional well-being. Tune in for expert insights, practical advice, and a compassionate approach to mental health.~Follow my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iMHJp6Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSyl.AUThanks YouTube Members:  youtube.com/channel/UCiOBkubL46VQT9mPqrnJlrQ/joinThanks Patreons: patreon.com/DrSylInsta: instagram.com/dr_window_syl/