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00:00 Intro
01:32 Diagnosing Celebrities
07:39 Diagnosing Fictional Characters
14:00 Boundaries With Patients
18:50 Silver Linings Playbook
20:47 Self Diagnosis
27:54 Reaction Videos
32:40 CBT vs. DBT
40:50 Medication
51:10 Talk Therapy
52:48 “Mania”
54:48 The Body Keeps The Score
57:55 Who Should People Call?
1:03:40 Online Therapy + AI
1:08:16 Reality TV
1:10:20 Psychiatrists With Issues
1:13:27 Famous Psychiatrists
1:18:47 Good Will Hunting
1:25:47 MrBeast
1:27:30 The Joker
1:31:54 Snake Oil
1:34:25 Labeling Your Ex
1:36:36 Primary Care Problems
1:40:00 Couples Therapy + Divorce
1:44:35 Misconceptions
1:46:40 The Bear + Adolescence + The Future
1:52:36 Should You Become A Psychiatrist?
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I'll teach you how to become the media's go-to expert in your field. Enroll in The Professional's Media Academy now: professionalsmediaacademy.com
Listen to my podcast, The Checkup with Doctor Mike, here:
Spotify: go.doctormikemedia.com/spotify/CheckUpSpotify
Apple Podcasts: go.doctormikemedia.com/applepodcast/ApplePodcasts
Huge thanks to @dr.ericbender for joining us today! Check out his channel here: youtube.com/@dr.ericbender
00:00 Intro
01:32 Diagnosing Celebrities
07:39 Diagnosing Fictional Characters
14:00 Boundaries With Patients
18:50 Silver Linings Playbook
20:47 Self Diagnosis
27:54 Reaction Videos
32:40 CBT vs. DBT
40:50 Medication
51:10 Talk Therapy
52:48 “Mania”
54:48 The Body Keeps The Score
57:55 Who Should People Call?
1:03:40 Online Therapy + AI
1:08:16 Reality TV
1:10:20 Psychiatrists With Issues
1:13:27 Famous Psychiatrists
1:18:47 Good Will Hunting
1:25:47 MrBeast
1:27:30 The Joker
1:31:54 Snake Oil
1:34:25 Labeling Your Ex
1:36:36 Primary Care Problems
1:40:00 Couples Therapy + Divorce
1:44:35 Misconceptions
1:46:40 The Bear + Adolescence + The Future
1:52:36 Should You Become A Psychiatrist?
Help us continue the fight against medical misinformation and change the world through charity by becoming a Doctor Mike Resident on Patreon where every month I donate 100% of the proceeds to the charity, organization, or cause of your choice! Residents get access to bonus content, exclusive live streams, and many other perks for just $10 a month Become a Resident today:
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Executive Producer: Doctor Mike
Production Director and Editor: Dan Owens
Managing Editor and Producer: Sam Bowers
Editor and Designer: Caroline Weigum
Editor: Juan Carlos Zuniga
* Select photos/videos provided by Getty Images *
** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **
