45 episodes

Mental health is everywhere around us. Sports, news, politics, it drives us every day. Who better to give us information on this then a board certified medical doctor and mental health professional?

Dr Dmitry Byk, a forensic psychiatrist, has been through all domains of mental healthcare. From inpatient units, outpatient clinics, academic appointments, university hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices. He’s also led forensic inpatient hospital units, worked in prisons, assisted attorneys, and interviewed individuals involved in both criminal and civil forensic cases.

Commenting on everyday news with the intention of shedding light on the human behavior in professional athletes, public figures, and newsmakers he will attempt to demystify the stigma attached to mental health and hopefully educate the public.

The Psych Effect Dmitry Byk

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Mental health is everywhere around us. Sports, news, politics, it drives us every day. Who better to give us information on this then a board certified medical doctor and mental health professional?

Dr Dmitry Byk, a forensic psychiatrist, has been through all domains of mental healthcare. From inpatient units, outpatient clinics, academic appointments, university hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices. He’s also led forensic inpatient hospital units, worked in prisons, assisted attorneys, and interviewed individuals involved in both criminal and civil forensic cases.

Commenting on everyday news with the intention of shedding light on the human behavior in professional athletes, public figures, and newsmakers he will attempt to demystify the stigma attached to mental health and hopefully educate the public.

    #44 Hypnosis with Dr Sera Lavelle

    #44 Hypnosis with Dr Sera Lavelle

    It's not the clock dangling in your face or the magician making you think you're a chicken. Clinical hypnosis is real and can really help you in therapy. Dr. Sera Lavelle explains the history and how she uses this current therapy in her practice in New York. We talk about how hypnosis can help people with eating disorders, ADHD, and infertility. And also about her fascinating research of relationships after betrayal. I also rants about Boston's sports teams, especially the Bruins crying after the Panthers took it to them in game 3 of their series and then your Mental Health Tip of the Game brings us home.
    1:00 - Boston Sports is Annoying
    12:00 - Hypnosis with Dr Sera Lavelle
    43:37 - MHToD

    • 50 min
    #43 Extreme Overvalued Beliefs Or Delusions

    #43 Extreme Overvalued Beliefs Or Delusions

    School shooters, terrorists, lone gunmen, cult leaders. What do they all have in common? It's a system of thought that can be classified as an Extreme Overvalued Belief. We talk about the history of the term delusion and overvalued idea and how this new term came into the psychiatric vernacular. Why it's important and how it will come to describe dangerous people and possibly even stop them in the future. But first, I start the show with a sports rant! Screw Bruce Sherman, you'll see. Then your Mental Health Tip of the Day. #MHToD
    1:11 - Sports Rant
    1208 - Extreme Overvalued Beliefs
    1:25:16 - MHToD

    • 1 hr 38 min
    #42 The Killer Psychologist Dana Anderson

    #42 The Killer Psychologist Dana Anderson

    I welcome Dr. Dana Anderson, forensic psychologist, and host of The Killer Psychologist Podcast. We talk about what it takes to be a forensic psychologist and deal with weird and creepy criminal that try to manipulate you and get back into the OJ Simpson case from a different angle. We revisit the scene of the crime, The Killer Psychologist podcast asked whether OJ had an accomplice and I ask Dana what her take on that was after listening to the evidence from her podcast. Also why do women love true crime and more. I also have a Health Horror Stat on NCAA athletes suicide rates and a Mental Health Tip of the Day that you can start to use RIGHT NOW! #MHToD
    1:04 - Healthcare Horror Stat of the Week
    7:22 - Dr. Dana Anderson
    45:15 - MHToD

    • 50 min
    #41 Whoomp! There It Is! DC The Brain Supreme

    #41 Whoomp! There It Is! DC The Brain Supreme

    Party people! DC The Brain Supreme joined me to talk about Tag Team's HUGE hit Whoomp! There It Is! that went multiple platinum in 1993. What an incredible story, from Chicago to Denver, to Atlanta, and then to the world. A song that almost didn't happen. DC talks about the success, the failures, what it's like to be called a "one hit wonder" and how he continues to hustle. Get some great life lessons from someone who's been at the top and seen what it's like to get screwed by the music industry and work their way back. I also answer a new "fan" from the TikTok comments section and, of course, the Mental Health Tip of the Day.
    00:00 - Worst Places
    06:40 - Whoomp! There It Is!
    56:10 - MHToD

    • 1 hr 1 min
    #40 Joker, OJ Simpson, & The Dark Triad

    #40 Joker, OJ Simpson, & The Dark Triad

    Does OJ Simpson have traits in the dark triad of psychopathy, narcissism, and machiavellianism? I define those terms and answer that question during the week that people remember OJ's legacy as one of the best running backs in football history, but also someone who divided America further also racial lines. But is OJ's trial really a race issue? You get my take on that. You might be surprised. I also talk about the new Joker Folie à Deux movie trailer that came out this week and my favorite movie Jokers. Then drop the top 5 actresses that could play Harley Quinn in this new dark Joker movie universe. And, of course, your MHToD sums everything up nicely. 
    1:00 - Joker, Harley, & Psychopathy
    12:34 - OJ Simpson & The Dark Triad
    34:00 - MHToD

    • 37 min
    #39 Over Pathologizing Normal Behavior

    #39 Over Pathologizing Normal Behavior

    Is Bill Maher right that we over pathologize normal behavior? In his New Rules from March 15, 2024 he makes the point that no one can just have feelings anymore, everything has to be a disease and uses a number of stats to back up his point. I go into details about those stats and give my take on whether he might be right about the over pathologizing of what could be considered just every day feelings that people go through. Love him or hate him, you can't ignore Bill Maher. So don't ignore my take on his take!
    Also I say goodbye to the show's previous cohosts and an unexpected visitor makes an appearance. It's not what anyone thinks. And it's weird.
    Plus your Mental Health Tip of the Day.
    00:45 - The Elephant in the Room
    07:18 - Over Pathologizing Normal Behavior
    32:14 - MHToD

    • 34 min

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Enjoyable and Entertaining

Worth a listen. Interesting topics and knowledgeable hosts.

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Informative

Enjoyed the anniversary episode! Love how I was kept engaged and entertained the whole time. Looking forward to more episodes and replaying old ones!

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Enjoyed the pod on ketamine

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