Positive Psychiatry - with Rakesh Jain, MD
Positive Psychiatry with Rakesh Jain, MD explores the science and practice of fostering mental wellness, resilience, and flourishing through the lens of psychiatry. Join me as I discuss articles and opinions from expert clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders as they discuss emerging strategies to enhance well-being, purpose, and strengths—not just reduce symptoms. From gratitude and optimism to meaning and connection, this podcast brings evidence-based insights into the heart of mental healthcare.
I am additionally a proud member of the Steering Committee of Psych Congress. This year's annual meeting is September 17-21 in San Diego, California.
Episodes
10 episodes
Complement Giving & Receiving: How Praise Rewires The Brain And Strengthens Bonds
A few well-chosen words can do more than lift a mood—they can change a brain. We dive into the neuroscience of compliments and show how authentic praise activates the same reward circuitry that responds to money and novelty, while empty flatter...
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30:47
Magical Sleep: The Ultimate Positive Psychiatry Intervention
What if the strongest lever for mental health is the one most of us neglect every night? We make the case that sleep is not a luxury but the biological foundation that makes therapy, medication, and daily life work better. Modern lighting, scre...
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51:18
Positive Psychiatry Masterclass: How A Med Check Appointment Can Be UpLifted
What if the most powerful tool in your exam room isn’t a prescription, but a better question? We sit down with Professor Shailesh “Bobby” Jain, MD, MPH to reimagine everyday psychiatry through a positive lens—one that treats flouris...
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28:35
How Positive Psychiatry Can Prevent Burnout And Restore Purpose - Perspectives from A Residency Program Director
Our special guest today is Shailesh 'Bobby' Jain, MD, MPH, professor of psychiatry and residency and fellowship program director at Texas Tech University School of Medicine - Permian Basin. What if the goal of psychiatric training w...
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18:35
Positive Psychiatry and Glutamate: A Marriage Blessed by Neuroscience
Positive Psychiatry and Glutamate: A Marriage Made in Heaven and Blessed by NeuroscienceIn this in-depth episode of Positive Psychiatry with Rakesh Jain, MD, Dr. Rakesh Jain e...
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41:06
Schizophrenia: Using the Lens of 'What's Strong, Not What's Wrong'
Shifting our perspective on schizophrenia means recognizing that people aren't defined by their diagnosis. This fundamental truth forms the foundation of positive psychiatry—a complementary approach that acknowledges the serious nature of schiz...
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Episode 5
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23:32
Flourishing, Not Just Functioning: Top 10 Tips for Positive Psychiatry Practitioners
What if traditional psychiatry has been missing half the equation? While treating symptoms matters, patients ultimately want more—they want to flourish, not just function.In this groundbreaking conversation between Dr. Rakesh Jain and w...
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Episode 4
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38:18
Reframing ADHD: Beyond Deficits to Discovering Strengths
Imagine a world where ADHD isn't just viewed as a collection of deficits but as a unique neurological variation with both challenges and remarkable strengths. That's the revolutionary perspective Dr. Rakesh Jain explores in this thought-provoki...
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35:04
Wellness Deficit Disorder: The Hidden Epidemic in Modern Psychiatry
'Wellness Deficit Disorder': Could we be missing something crucial in mental healthcare? Beyond the familiar symptoms that define psychiatric disorders lies a hidden dimension of wellness that most clinicians never address—despite i...
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Episode 2
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Beyond Symptoms: The Promise of Positive Psychiatry
Psychiatry finds itself at a crossroads. For decades, we've focused on symptom reduction—targeting depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges with medications and traditional therapies. But something crucial has been missing from t...
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