This episode discusses patient acuity and milieu texture. The ups and downs of creating and maintaing a therapeutic environment.

A view of reactive attachment disorder and the behavioral consequences of interrrupted early developmental stages. We dig in to some stories and research on what it looks like to help manage pediatric patients through challenging moments. 

A discussion on two Texas cases where individuals encountering psychiatric crisis died while in police custody. What happened during the two episodes was markedly different, but had tragically similiar outcomes.

A collection of some of the oddest cases we have been a part of. Some bad, some worse, but all unique in their symptoms and onset.

Join us for our discussion on patient de-escalation. How to do it, when to intercede and how to help your patients to make good choices. This job is hard, we know...we do it. And, we certainly do not have all the answers, but we have some good ones.

Join us for a discussion on Adverse Childhood Experiences, a study done by Kaiser-Permanante in the late 90's that links childhood stress to adult onset comorbidities such as cancer, heart disease and hypertension.

We wrap up our discussion on schizophrenia with a few stories and more insight on what it is like to live with this illness.

An interesting look into one of the most pervasive mental illnesses we see. Patient stories and insights about the disease. We will continue this discussion next week nd get more into the symptoms and treatments available.