PsychEd: Educational Psychiatry Podcast

PsychEd

Mental Health

Psychiatry

Depression

Benzodiazepines

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Schizophrenia

Antipsychotics

Metabolic Syndrome

Emergency Psychiatry

Involuntary Hospitalization

Critical Psychiatry

Catatonia

Psychosis

Mood Disorders

Neuromodulation

Amphetamines

Cocaine

Alcohol

Opioids

Hallucinogens

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	101	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Mental HealthHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

PsychEd Episode 78: Mental Health and Homelessness with Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers homelessness and mental illness with Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos, senior scientist with the General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division at ... more

1 Sep 2026 • 36 min • Most popular

PsychEd Shorts 16: CYP Metabolism

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This short episode covers the basics of CYP450 metabolism as it applies to psychotropic medication.

Hosts: Dr. Celine Prell (PGY4), Dr. Angad Singh, (PGY3)

Audio ... more

1 Sep 2026 • 19 min

PsychEd Episode 77: ACT with Dr. Kenneth Fung and Dr. Iline Guan

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

This episode covers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr. Kenneth Fung and Dr. Iline Guan.

Dr. Kenneth Fung is Staff Psychiatrist at the Toronto Wester... more

31 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 27 min

PsychEd Shorts 15: Factitious Disorder

Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This short episode covers factitious disorder.

Hosts: Jo Kikukawa (MS3), Dr. Kate Braithwaite

Audio editing: Dr. Kate Braithwaite

References:

1. American Psych... more

31 Jul 2026 • 9 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos

Senior Scientist, General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division, CAMH; Professor, University of Toronto

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; University of Toronto

Episode: PsychEd Episode 78: Mental Health and Homelessness with Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos

Kenneth Fung

Staff psychiatrist; Professor and director of Global Mental Health, U of Toronto

University Health Network / University of Toronto

Episode: PsychEd Episode 77: ACT with Dr. Kenneth Fung and Dr. Iline Guan

Iline Guan

Psychiatrist; clinician and educator at CAMH

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Episode: PsychEd Episode 77: ACT with Dr. Kenneth Fung and Dr. Iline Guan

Dr. Cindy Grief

Geriatric Psychiatrist, Medical Director for Mental Health Services at Baycrest Health Sciences; Associate Professor at University of Toronto

Baycrest Health Sciences; University of Toronto

Episode: PsychEd Episode 76: Grief with Dr. Cindy Grief

Sean Nestor

Interventional psychiatrist and clinician scientist at the University of Toronto; assistant director of the psychiatry program; CREST supervisor

University of Toronto; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Episode: PsychEd Episode 75: Introduction to Interventional Psychiatry with Dr. Sean Nestor

Bruce Fage

Psychiatrist in Toronto working in Emergency and Acute Care Psychiatry; Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

University of Toronto / Department of Psychiatry

Episode: PsychEd Episode 74: Working with BPD in the ED with Dr. Bruce Fage

Thomas Insel

Former director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Episode: PsychEd Book Club 2: Healing with Dr. Thomas Insel

Dr. Suze Berkhout

Clinician investigator and practicing psychiatrist specializing in acute inpatient psychiatry

University Health Network & University of Toronto

Episode: PsychEd Episode 73: Psychiatry and Ethics in Ontario with Dr. Suze Berkhout

Dr. Delwo

Staff psychiatrist at Toronto Western Hospital

University Health Network

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

Hosts

Angad Singh

Co-host and presenter; psychiatry resident with broad involvement in episode production.

Jo Kikukawa

Host and producer figure; clinician introducing topic; part of production team.

Kate Braithwaite

Co-host; clinician introducing topics; frequent episode participant.

Ahmed Khan

Host of episodes; clinician/educator.

Sara Abrahamson

Host/guest host on episodes; medical learner affiliations noted.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 467 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
Apple Podcasts
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さりながら
United Kingdom2 years 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!
Apple Podcasts
5
IamToriJames
United States4 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
Canada4 years ago
PMHNP Student
Love this podcast! Easy to listen to, no jargon, and great guests.
Apple Podcasts
5
Hermosimanda
United States4 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.
Apple Podcasts
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Canada4 years ago

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• Episodes are well-structured with concise, actionable insights for medical students and residents.

• Guests are consistently credible and the content is practical for learners.

• Listeners praise accessibility and clarity for non-medical audiences while maintaining rigor.

• The show is appreciated for medical-education value and engaging hosts.

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Apple Podcasts	#154	Canada/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#112	Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#144	Hong Kong/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#151	Sweden/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#170	Japan/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#205	Taiwan/Health & Fitness/Mental Health

Talking Points

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PsychEd Episode 78: Mental Health and Homelessness with Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos

Q: What is the current state of care for people experiencing homelessness, and how are psychiatrists adapting to their needs?

Care is improving in some regions with more training and exposure to social determinants, but substantial gaps remain; clinicians are encouraged to learn from frontline staff, engage in outreach, simplify regimens, and participate in multidisciplinary teams to engage this population effectively.

PsychEd Episode 78: Mental Health and Homelessness with Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulos

Q: How should we define homelessness and housing insecurity, and what is important for clinicians to understand about experiences those terms can include?

Homelessness is an extreme material deprivation defined by lack of permanent, safe housing, with various forms from couch-surfing to street living; clinicians should recognize the broader concept of housing insecurity and the structural factors that influence risk, including unemployment, underemployment, and discrimination.

PsychEd Episode 76: Grief with Dr. Cindy Grief

Q: What is the best way to approach suicide risk assessment in the context of bereavement?

Ask directly about thoughts of joining the loved one, assess intent and plan, evaluate level of risk, check for protective factors, and monitor over time; identify risk factors such as isolation, chronic pain, depression, trauma history, and lack of meaning.

PsychEd Episode 76: Grief with Dr. Cindy Grief

Q: How does one differentiate normative grief from prolonged grief disorder in clinical practice?

Normative grief is common and self-limiting with rituals and routines supporting adaptation, while prolonged grief disorder involves persistent yearning, difficulty accepting the death, significant impairment, and a trajectory that does not improve over time, with temporal thresholds varying by DSM-5-TR and ICD-11.

PsychEd Episode 76: Grief with Dr. Cindy Grief

Q: What warning signs might suggest that grief is becoming harder for the patient to navigate and may require intervention?

Red flags include persistent denial or disbelief, prolonged intense emotional pain, avoidance of reminders, social withdrawal, sleep and appetite disturbances, marked functional impairment, and escalation of depressive symptoms or thoughts of self-harm.

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A psychiatry-focused show run by medical residents that regularly invites clinicians and researchers to unpack core and advanced topics in mental health. Episodes center on practical techniques, clinical decision-making, and evolving treatment approaches, often illustrated with case-based demonstrations, metaphors, and audience questions. Common threads include therapy modalities (notably ACT and CBT), pharmacology essentials, emergency psychiatry, ethics, grief, cultural considerations, and interventional psychiatry, all framed for medical students and residents. A standout is the consistent involvement of Toronto-area experts and cross-Canada insights, plus short-form episodes that distill complex topics for quick learning. The host team'... more

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2. Kenneth Fung
3. Iline Guan
4. Dr. Cindy Grief
5. Sean Nestor
6. Bruce Fage
7. Thomas Insel
8. Dr. Suze Berkhout

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