PsychEd: Educational Psychiatry Podcast

PsychEd

Mental Health

Schizophrenia

Metabolic Syndrome

Critical Psychiatry

Antipsychotics

Involuntary Hospitalization

Mood Disorders

Catatonia

Depression

Dementia

Psychiatric Practices

Insulin Resistance

Bipolar Disorder

Mental Health Treatment

Forensic Psychiatry

Haloperidol

Patient Rights

Medical Ethics

Mind Fixers: Psychiatry's Troubled Search For the Biology Of Mental Illness

Frontotemporal Dementia

This podcast is written and produced by psychiatry residents at the University of Toronto and is aimed at medical students and residents. Listeners will learn about fundamental and more advanced topics in psychiatry as our resident team explore these topics with world-class psychiatrists at U of T and abroad.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	86	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Mental HealthHealth & Fitness

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PsychEd Shorts 9: Sleep Hygiene

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This short episode covers the basics of sleep hygiene.

Hosts: Jo Kikukawa (MS2) and Grant Yao (MS4)

Audio editing: Grant Yao

Timestamps:

(0:33) - Background

(2... more

15 Jan 2026 • 8 min

PsychEd Shorts 8: Types of Substances

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This short episode covers Types of Substances

Hosts: Sara Abrahamson, Shaoyuan Wang and Kate Braithwaite.

Audio Editing: Kate Braithwaite

References:

American P... more

31 Dec 2025 • 13 min

PsychEd Episode 72: Psychiatric Case Presentation with Dr. Justin Delwo

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners.

This episode covers the psychiatric case presentation with Dr. Justin Delwo, a staff psychiatrist at Toronto Western Hospital where he works in the emergency depar... more

1 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 22 min

PsychEd Shorts 7: Substance Use History

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This short episode covers how to take a substance use history

Hosts: Dr. Andrew Nguyen, Dr. Zakia Hussain, Jo Kikukawa, and Dr. Kate Braithwaite.

Audio editing: D... more

15 Nov 2025 • 14 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Delwo

Staff psychiatrist at Toronto Western Hospital

University Health Network

Episode: PsychEd Episode 72: Psychiatric Case Presentation with Dr. Justin Delwo

Dr. Patricia Rosebush

Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience

McMaster University

Episode: PsychEd Episode 71: Functional Neurological Disorder with Dr. Patricia Rosebush

Dr. Tavis Apramian

Clinician investigator in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and scientist in the Office of Education Scholarship.

University of Toronto

Episode: PsychEd Episode 70: Goals of Care Conversations with Dr. Tavis Apramian

Dr. Nicholas Fabiano

Third-year Psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, focusing on lifestyle measures for mental health improvement.

University of Ottawa

Episode: PsychEd Episode 69: Exercise for Depression with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano

Dr. Farooq Naeem

Senior scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research and a psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Episode: PsychEd Episode 68: South Asian Mental Health with Dr. Farooq Naeem

Dr. Daniel Gorman

Associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, staff psychiatrist at the Hospital for Sick Children

Hospital for Sick Children

Episode: PsychEd Episode 66: ADHD in Youth with Dr. Daniel Gorman

Dr. Laurence Katz

Professor and former head of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba

Episode: PsychEd Episode 65: Psychotherapy in Youth with Dr. Laurence Katz

Dr. Raed Hawa

Esteemed CL psychiatrist and educator, president of the Canadian Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.

University Health Network, University of Toronto

Episode: PsychEd Episode 64: Introduction to Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with Dr. Raed Hawa and Dr. Alan Wai

Dr. Alan Wai

Psychiatrist at University Health Network and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, providing inpatient CL psychiatry care.

University Health Network, University of Toronto

Episode: PsychEd Episode 64: Introduction to Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with Dr. Raed Hawa and Dr. Alan Wai

Hosts

Kate Braithwaite

Co-host and a family physician.

Alastair Morrison

Host and a psychiatry resident.

Angad Singh

Co-host and a psychiatry resident.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 454 ratings

Psychiatry accessible to non-med student!
I’m doing a master’s degree abroad in the UK and my major is purely within the faculty of arts. Yet I have discovered to my very surprise this fantastic podcast🫶🏻 The explanation is perfectly coherent and concise, with a deep concern of humanism.
I experienced my first depressive episode at the age of 15, quite severe physically and mentally. Yet I didn’t have a single clue what was wrong with me. Later on I was even once tempted to choose psychiatry for university in high school before findi... more
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さりながら
United Kingdoma year ago
PMHNP Student
I just recently discovered your podcast, and it has helped me tremendously, it’s very informative and concise. Keep up the good work!
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5
IamToriJames
United States3 years ago
Great psych review
As a new mental health nurse, this podcast has been very helpful for on-the-go review of common psychiatric conditions. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts
5
MHNO_MKW
Canada3 years ago
PMHNP Student
Love this podcast! Easy to listen to, no jargon, and great guests.
Apple Podcasts
5
Hermosimanda
United States3 years ago
Important Listening
This podcast is very helpful to me as a lawyer who represents the injured. I recommend it to those on both the plaintiff and defence bar, and all those involved in adjusting benefit claims.
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Canada4 years ago

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Apple Podcasts	#249	Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#105	Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#123	Russia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#145	Israel/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#148	India/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#183	United Arab Emirates/Health & Fitness/Mental Health

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PsychEd Episode 69: Exercise for Depression with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano

Q: How do we approach prescribing exercise in clinical practice?

Exercise can be prescribed similar to medication using the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type), working with the patient to establish actionable and realistic goals.

PsychEd Episode 69: Exercise for Depression with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano

Q: Which types of patients are more likely to benefit from exercise?

Most literature indicates that exercise is beneficial for individuals with mild to moderate depression, but it should not be pushed upon those who are severely depressed and unable to engage in activity.

PsychEd Episode 69: Exercise for Depression with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano

Q: Can exercise be combined with other forms of treatment for depression?

Yes, combining exercise with treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy or antidepressants likely leads to better outcomes, although more research is needed in this area.

PsychEd Episode 69: Exercise for Depression with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano

Q: What is the evidence for treating depression with exercise?

There's a growing body of research, including meta-analyses that show exercise can have significant antidepressant effects, comparable to traditional treatments like medications and therapy.

PsychEd Shorts 2: Antidepressant Counselling

Q: How long can I expect to be on this medication?

Guidelines suggest continuing antidepressant therapy for at least 6 to 9 months after symptom remission to reduce the risk of relapse.

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Focused on the intricacies of psychiatry, this podcast provides valuable insights into foundational and advanced psychiatric concepts, engaging listeners with discussions led by a team of psychiatry residents. They explore contemporary topics, sharing expertise from distinguished psychiatrists and covering critical issues such as mental health treatment, patient care, and novel therapeutic approaches. Unique in its approach to combine educational content with expert interviews, it serves as a practical resource for medical students and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of mental health.

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2. Dr. Patricia Rosebush
3. Dr. Tavis Apramian
4. Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
5. Dr. Farooq Naeem
6. Dr. Daniel Gorman
7. Dr. Laurence Katz
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