Anxiety: Healthy vs. Clinical - Anxiety Disorder Treatments Explained

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In this episode of Real Mental Health, Dr. Mike Mah and Dr. Pat Baumgart discuss the critical difference between healthy and clinical anxiety. They cover various anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and panic disorder, and explore their underlying causes and manifestations. The doctors provide a comprehensive overview of evidence-based treatments, focusing on medication and psychotherapy. They also discuss practical, in-the-moment techniques like breathing exercises and mindfulness to manage acute anxiety. 0:00 - Introduction and Defining Anxiety 1:39 - Healthy vs. Clinical Anxiety 10:59 - The Origins and Causes of Anxiety 15:19 - Fear vs. Anxiety 21:57 - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 42:54 - Social Anxiety and Agoraphobia 51:01 - Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder 1:02:40 - Other Anxiety-Related Conditions 1:04:48 - Foundational Treatment Modalities 1:07:58 - Medications for Anxiety (SSRIs, SNRIs, etc.) 1:40:48 - In-the-Moment Coping Strategies 1:50:24 - Q&A: Common Questions and Misconceptions #AnxietyTreatment #AnxietyDisorders #MentalHealth #OCD #PanicAttacks Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmikemah/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drmikemah?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35HnOFs7mN0ab8eyqhYkrI?si=Az42i1EiQMSvY7WzmShrJA -------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The content presented in Dr. Mike Mah’s videos is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr. Mike Mah’s videos do not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be relied upon for personalized medical guidance. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. #MentalHealth #Medicine #WellBeing #Podcast For inquiries: Media@mahmd.com

Borderline vs. Bipolar: The Misdiagnosis Problem No One Talks About | Dr. Michael Kanell

Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder are two of the most misunderstood — and most misdiagnosed — mental health conditions. In this episode of The Real Mental Health Podcast, psychiatrists Dr. Mike Mah and Dr. Michael Kanell break down the real differences, overlapping symptoms, how misdiagnosis happens, and what effective treatment actually looks like. If you or someone you love struggles with mood swings, emotional instability, or rapid shifts in thinking and behavior, this episode offers a clear, compassion-driven framework for understanding what’s really going on — and why getting the diagnosis right matters. 🔍 What We Cover: • The true differences between Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder • Why these two conditions get confused so often • How mood episodes differ from emotional dysregulation • Effective medications vs. treatments that don’t work • Evidence-based therapies that help (DBT, schema, ACT, psychodynamic, etc.) • What recovery looks like from both disorders • How clinicians actually diagnose these conditions • Compassionate strategies for supporting loved ones 0:00 | Introduction: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder Overlap 1:29 | Defining Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) 4:17 | The Unstable Sense of Self in BPD (and Narcissism) 8:45 | BPD and Fear of Abandonment; DSM-5 Criteria for BPD 10:47 | History of the Term "Borderline" 11:29 | Development of BPD and Childhood Trauma (ACE Scores) 13:28 | Maladaptive Childhood Survival Templates 16:35 | Origin of the Term "Borderline" (Neurotic vs. Psychotic) 21:11 | Defenses in BPD: Splitting and Projection 25:57 | Why BPD Patients Split: Fear and Control 33:29 | Unconscious Nature of Splitting/Projection 37:50 | Projective Identification: Eliciting Feelings in Others 42:44 | Core Fears in BPD: Abandonment vs. Intimacy/Engulfment 48:51 | Negative Urgency and Distress Intolerance in BPD 52:17 | Prognosis for BPD 55:27 | Defining Bipolar Disorder and Manic Episodes 1:04:08 | Historical Overlap between BPD and Bipolar Disorder 1:05:48 | Differentiating BPD Emotional Dysregulation from Bipolar Mood Episodes 1:11:41 | Anxiety and Fear Component in BPD vs. Manic Fearlessness 1:13:00 | Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) vs. Complex PTSD (CPTSD) 1:20:51 | Treatment for BPD: Therapy is Primary 1:22:37 | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Dialectics 1:29:50 | Other BPD Therapies: Mentalization-Based and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy 1:36:39 | Blocking Projections in Therapy (Countertransference as Gold) 1:46:57 | Medications for BPD and Bipolar Disorder 1:52:50 | Sleep as a Risk Factor for Manic Episodes 1:53:41 | Seroquel (Quetiapine) Dosing and Side Effects 1:56:58 | Lithium and Weight Gain 1:59:21 | Other Antipsychotics (Abilify, Latuda) for BPD 2:04:00 | Differentiating Feature: Anosognosia (Lack of Insight) 2:06:03 | Differentiating Feature: Identity Disturbance and Chronology 2:08:50 | Conclusion and Contact Information Dr. Michael Kanell's Practice: https://www.eospsychiatry.com/ Dr. Mike Mah's Practice: https://www.centurycitypsychiatry.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented in Dr. Mike Mah’s videos is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr. Mike Mah’s videos do not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be relied upon for personalized medical guidance. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. For inquiries: Media@mahmd.com Track

23 de nov de 20252 h 9 min

Anxiety: Healthy vs. Clinical - Anxiety Disorder Treatments Explained | Dr. Pat Baumgart

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