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The Psych Guys
by Logan Noone, DO and Joon Chun, DO
A thought-provoking mental health podcast hosted by Dr. Joon Chun and Dr. Logan Noone, passionate psychiatry residents. Join us as we delve into unfiltered conversations, shedding light on the intersection of cultural, political, and socioeconomic factors shaping our mental well-being. Please note that all content reflects the personal opinions of Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun and does not represent any specific organization. The content of the show is not intended as personalized medical advice but for entertainment purposes only. Let's embark on a shared mission to elevate mental health awareness.
Episodes
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#54 - Stress of SOAP, scrambling to a psychiatry residency
Dr. Paul Grey returns to the show to discuss his incredible difficult period of medical school, dealing with the The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program, better known as "SOAP." There are more medical school graduates each year than residency spots available. The SOAP is described as some…
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53 - Doctors React to Psychiatry Inpatient VLOG
This episodes shows psychiatry resident physicians discussing this vlog discusses a person's experience in a psychiatry ward. Interestingly, both Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun have never seen facilities allow patients cell phone access to this extent. They discuss the daily ability for this unit to…
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52 - Psych residents react to MATT WALSH's claims about Antidepressants
Matt Walsh is a prominent conservative commentator and author. In this episode, Drs. Noone and Chun react to his claims about antidepressants. Specifically, these psych residents discuss potential side effects of SSRI. They discuss whether Matt Walsh gives a fair analysis of these psychiatric...
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51 - Kelly Slater shares his deepest depression, Surfing's Mental Health Aspects
"The Psych Guys" discuss Kelly Slater sharing his experience with suicidal thoughts during his interview with Joe Buck. They cover how surfing has both positive and negative aspects on mental health potentially. They cover how spirituality can be an essential component of mental health treatment....
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50 - "Suicide Belt:" Suicide Rates in Ski Resort Towns
This episodes covers the strange increased suicide rates found across mountainous areas of our country. Suicide rates are significant higher in ski resorts towns. Dr. Logan Noone and Dr. Joon Chun cover the socioeconomic factors, substance use, and social isolation factors that could be...
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49 - MEN'S Mental Health, Lack of Desire to Date, and Loneliness
MOVEMBER EPISODE This discussion covers men's mental health issues. We discuss ALARMING statistics about men's lack of desire to date, loneliness, and substance use. We share our insights from our psychiatry practice on struggles men currently face. We outline how we hope to help men in the…
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#48 - Teachers Leaving their profession at ALARMING Rate
This episode addresses burnout and mental health issues within the teaching profession. Dr. Chun discusses the incredible epidemic in South Korea. Dr. Noone dives into how COVID policies worsened the teacher's experiences, and also contributed to worse school performance. A thought-provoking…
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#47 - How an Alcoholic Recovered and Became a Physician - Dr. Paul Grey, DO
Dr. Paul Grey is a 2nd year psychiatry resident. He shares his journey an addiction to alcohol, and how he achieved sobriety. He discusses how this experience motivated him to become a physician, and pursue psychiatry. This episode covers these psych residents view on alcohol use disorder,...
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#46 - Delta-8 THC - Is this Cannabis Product Safe?
This episode reviews the difference between Delta-8 THC and traditional marijuana, containing Delta-9 THC. We discuss how these cannabis compounds differ. We discuss the potential benefits and risks of these substances. We review how these compounds are made. Lastly, we slam the lack of…
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#45 - Kratom: Uses and Concerns
Kratom is sold widely across America but is also illegal in certain states. The Psych Guys dive into the literature and give their understanding of the potential risks and benefits of Kratom. We discuss the potential benefits for individuals with opioid use disorder, chronic pain, and more. We…
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#44 - Video Game Addiction w/ Dr. Andrew Harmon
The Psych Guys team up with fellow resident, Dr. Andrew Harmon to discuss "internet gaming disorder," a new diagnosis found in the DSM. We share our experiences with video games, and touch upon healthy and unhealthy aspects. We challenge the notion that this condition should be within the DSM. We...
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#43 - Johnny "Football" Manziel, with Dr. Andrew Harmon
Johnny "Football" changed college football forever. This episode discusses the recent "Untold: Johnny Football" documentary on Netflix. Dr. Andrew Harmon, a former NCAA football running back, discusses his analysis of this documentary and personal experience playing football at the college level....
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#42 - Why are people so LONELY? Advice from psychiatry residents on social isolation
Dr. Rupa Gill, DO is a second year psychiatry resident physician. She is passionate about helping patients address their social needs and anxieties. These physicians strongly believe in the medicinal value of community and relationships. Treating any kind of mental condition must involve…
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#41 - Intersection of Race, Substance Use, and Police w/ Dr. Omotola Ajibade, MD
Dr. Omotola Ajibade, MD is a Forensic Psychiatry Fellow at Emory University. He completed his psychiatry residency at Ocean University Medical Center. This episode coverages an analysis how race impacts a person's ability to access mental healthcare. We discuss a needle exchange programs, and how...
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#40 - Violence Against Psychiatric Healthcare Workers w/ Dr. Rupa Gill
Dr. Rupa Gill, DO is a second year psychiatry resident with Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun. Today, they touch upon a heavy topic: violence in psychiatric hospital settings. They describe how they have had to deal with these situations, and ideas on how to mitigate against this. Podcast Info: -Full…
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#39 - Mental Health Crisis in ER
The world of psychiatric emergencies brings a variety of challenges. Sadly, this environment at times involves the use of restraints and involuntary admissions to psychiatric hospitals. Both cultural and economics factors influence this difficult choices of psychiatric emergencies. Dr. Melvin…
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#38 - Rising Rates of ADHD in Youth with Patrick Cleary, MD - Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Patrick Cleary, MD is a board certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. TikTok: @drpatpsych We discuss concerns of rising rates of ADHD in children. He describes challenges of diagnosing this condition in kids, and how he talks to their families. He outlines his approach to talking to kids about...
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#37 - Audition Rotations before Applying to Residency w/ Dr. Melvin Ways
4th year medical students frequently complete audition rotations while applying to residency. This process is taxing, stressing, and potentially some of the most impactful time of the medical school journey. Dr. Melvin Ways joins “The Psych Guys” to discuss his recent experience on an audition...
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#36 - Legalizing Marijuana and Its Impact on Youth Suicide Rates
"The Psych Guys" dive into the literature about states that legalized marijuana and its impact on youth suicide rates. The two psychiatry resident physicians share their conclusions from this study, and its shortcomings. They express how they discuss cannabis use with their patients. They share...
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#35 - Addiction & ADHD Medication
Dr. Chun & Dr. Noone outline the delicate situation of helping an individual with both substance use issues and ADHD. Logan and Joon outline their own personal biases, and how they are trying to approach psychiatry with a more open mind. They attempt to challenge their initial understandings of…
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#34 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Will Summers, PsyD
Will Summers, PsyD, is a psychologist specialist in ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This practice form of psychotherapy, as well as a branch of clinical behavior analysis. It is an empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies along with...
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#33 - Pharmaceutical Influence on Mental Health
The Psych Guys chat about the tremendous influence of the pharmaceutical industry on psychiatrist, therapist, hospitals, insurance, and culture. They dive into the different ways that this pharma companies try to impact decision making. They discuss how the USA are one the few countries in the...
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#32 - Saffron for Depression and Anxiety
Saffron may help with depression, anxiety, and even sexual health. Saffron is a supplement readily available online and at local retails. Dr. Chun and Noone dive into the latest research and give their opinion on whether taking this supplement is something to consider, and discuss with your...
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#31 - Alec Kinczewski, MD - Veteran committed to helping fellow veterans improve their mental health
Alec Kinczewski, MD is a 2nd year psychiatry resident physician at University of Washington. He served in the US Army prior to medical school, and plans to help veterans after residency. He shares his personal experiences and thoughts on helping soldiers deal with mental illness. We discuss the...
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#30 - Why We Need to Teach Children to Meditate
The Psych Guys review the importance of teaching mindfulness principles at a young age. They discuss the over-reliance on medication, and how other techniques are often ignored. Dr. Noone touches on a personal case where he taught a young patient to meditate. He discusses various ways he likes to...
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#29 - Study Finds ChatGPT More Empathetic Than Doctors
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...
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#28 - Insomnia in Pregnancy, when is medicine appropriate?
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…
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#27 - Exploring Early Intervention: The Case for Depression Screening in Schools
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:...
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#26 - How Delaying School Start Times Can Help Our Youth
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...
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#25 - Discharging a Suicidal Patient From the ER Goes Wrong
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…
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#24 - What South Korea Can Teach Us About Mental Health
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....
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#23 - Hustle Culture and Our Worsening Mental Health
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:...
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#22 - Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Psychiatry & Mental Health
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…
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#21 - How Exercise Affects Your Mental Health
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...
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#20 - Examination of Needle Exchange Programs, Supervised Injection Sites, & MAT
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…
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#19 - Culture of Bullying in Medicine
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...
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#18 - Case Study: Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizure
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.
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#17 - History of the Opioid Epidemic
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...
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#16 - What is Bipolar Disorder?
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…
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#15 - Money and Mental Health
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…
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#14 - Evolution of Pornography
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.
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#13 - Examination of Masking: Does it Reduce COVID or Simply Increase Anxiety?
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...
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#12 - Mother Accused of Killing Her Children: Postpartum Psychosis
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...
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#11 - California Medical Misinformation Bill
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...
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#10 - Creating the Match Rank List
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…
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#9 - NYC to Involuntarily Remove Mentally Ill People
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.
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#8 - China’s Restriction On Video Games
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…
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#7 - Hikikomori: Extreme Social Isolation
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.
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#6 - Why We Chose Psychiatry
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.
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#5 - An Honest Conversation About Antidepressants
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A thought-provoking mental health podcast hosted by Dr. Joon Chun and Dr. Logan Noone, passionate psychiatry residents. Join us as we delve into unfiltered conversations, shedding light on the intersection of cultural, political, and socioeconomic factors shaping our mental well-being. Please note that all content reflects the personal opinions of Dr. Noone and Dr. Chun and does not represent any specific organization. The content of the show is not intended as personalized medical advice but for entertainment purposes only. Let's embark on a shared mission to elevate mental health awareness.
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Logan Noone, DO and Joon Chun, DO
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