Psychiatric Secrets Revealed

Welcome to Episode 157!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna MD) interviews Emily Settergren PsyD and Joel Connelly LCPC on the topic of treatment roadblocks. Even with the best intentions some patients can do things that actually sabotage their treatment from moving forward.  This episode explores some of those roadblocks.   www.GenesisClinicalServices.com  www.Kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 156!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) offers his personal opinion on the Affluenza defense and along the way looks at the topic of raising morally responsible kids. www.genesisclinicalservices.com  www.kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 155!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Dr. Julie Nelson-Kuna on the topic of how to help your child become resilient.  Resiliency is a critical life skill that seems to be in rare supply.  Why is this and what can we do to promote this quality in our children?  This podcast should be especially useful for parents but it may be helpful for other individuals, like teachers, who deal with children on a daily basis.  Michael Kuna, MD www.genesisclinicalservices.com  www.kunaland.com 

Welcome to Episode 154!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Dr. Emma Cabusao and Nancy Lawler LCPC on the topic of Antisocial Personality Disorder or ASPD.  We often think of individuals with ASPD exclusively as criminals but we may encounter them in everyday life.  Can they be treated?  Find out more by listening. www.GenesisClinicalServices.com   www.Kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 153!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Drs. Orland and Sharma on the topic of difficult to treat mood disorders.  Mood disorders include depression and bipolar disorder.  Sometimes simple treatments just don't work and in this episode our experts give some practical insight and answer the question of what to do when a person is not responding to a typical treament regiment.  www.GenesisClinicalServices.com  www.Kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 152!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Steven Prinz MD, Julie Nelson-Kuna PhD and Rosetta Sodora RD on the importance of using a team approach when treating eating disorders. www.genesisclinicalservices.com  www.kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 151!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Dr. Emily Settergren on the topic of psychological testing. Classic tests and self reports will be discussed.  We will also talk about why psych testing can be expensive.

Welcome to Episode 150!  In thie episode the roles are reversed and Dr. Mike (Kuna MD) is interviewed by Dr. Julie Nelson-Kuna on the topic of heroin and the rise of deaths in suburban areas. 

Welcome to Episode 149!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Susan Bloom, PsyD and Cyndi Bodmer, LCPC CADC on the topic of difficult cases.  What does a therapist do when a patient is uncooperative, manipulative, or if their expectations of therapy or the therapist are unrealistic?  www.GenesisClinicalServices.com  www.KunaLand.com

Welcome to Episode 148!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Dr. Steve Prinz on the topic of Schizophrenia. 

Welcome to Episode 147!  In this Episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Dr. Julie Nelson-Kuna, PhD on an exciting therapy model called DBT.  This model of therapy focuses on accepting the patient where they are while giving them specific skill sets so they can move forward. www.Genesisclinicalservices.com  www.kunaland.com

Welcome to episode 146!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Drs. Ralph Orland and Emma Cabusao on the very complicated topic of anxiety disorders which range from Generalized Anxiety Disorder to PTSD.   www.Genesisclinicalservcies.com  www.kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 145!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna,MD) talks to two experts in eating, Amy Audette, LCPC and Rosetta Sodora, RD LDN CRT on the topic of eating! We look at the topics of dieting, healthy eating, phytochemicals in food, orthorexia and classic eating disorders.  www.GenesisClinicalServices.com  www.Kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 144.  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna MD) interviews Clinical Psychologist Dr. Julie Nelson-Kuna on the topic of self-injury.  People who self injure are sometimes called "cutters."  This behavior is likely more common than you think but it is often hidden by those that do it because of the shame that they feel.  Listen to this episode to learn about this important topic. www.genesisclinicalservices.com  www.kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 143!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna MD) interviews board certified psychiatrists Drs. Sharma and Kumar on the topic of difficult cases.  Every psychiatrist faces them and there are often no clear solutions.  Do you continue to treat when a patient is having significant side effects? Is it OK to break confidentiality?  Can you treat addicts with potentially abusable substances?  Stay tuned for the answers. www.genesisclinicalservices.com www.kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 142!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Nancy Lawler, LCPC CADC on the topic of simplifying your life.  All too often we turn our days into drudgery by doing too much.  Learn how to simplify your life and enjoy the peace that this change brings. www.genesisclinicalservices.com  www.kunaland.com 

Welcome to Episode 141! In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Dr. Susan Bloom (PsyD) and Dr. Emily Settergren (PsyD) on the topic of the new psychotherapies.  How are they different from traditional therapy?  What populations are they designed for?  Do they work? www.GenesisClinicalServices.com  www.Kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 140!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) inteviews Dr. Steven Prinz, MD on "space age" ways to treat depression and other psychiatric disorders.  Some of these techniques are available right now and some will likely become available in the future.  Learn about TMS, VNS and Deep Brain Stimulation. www.Genesisclinicalservices.com  www.Kunaland.com

Welcome to Episode 139!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews Julie Nelson-Kuna, PhD on: "When Kids Go Away To School."  This podcast is of special interest to Dr. Mike and Dr. Julie as their own daughter just left for boarding school.  How do kids separate from their parents before they actually leave?  Is is normal to be homesick and what can be done about it?  What is normal behavior and when do you need go get help?  These and many more questions are answered in this podcast.

Welcome to episode 138!  In this episode Dr. Mike (Kuna, MD) interviews therapist Carol Folisi as we look at "The OtherTherapies."  Included topics include: couples, family, group and self help.  Do these really work?  What are some basic ground rules?  What are the expectations of the participants?  Tune in and find out.