https://headcasemd.podbean.com Psychiatrist Dr. Lahey hosts various guests to discuss the current state of mental health care in the United States. Stories, case studies, and topics provide a unique perspective on treating mental health issues. The current mental health approach, especially towards children, needs to improve. Dr. Lahey offers a novel way to look at mental health, relationships, and parenting. 

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:29 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness:Mental Health 1440 episodic headcasemd headcasemd No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22402858/IMG_1327_t6ddjk.jpg https://headcasemd.podbean.com 144 144 Feelings https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/feelings/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/feelings/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:29 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/79c7afdb-2dd6-3dc9-b88e-3e3f5cc5eff8 In this episode, Dr. Lahey tells us about a compelling child patient interaction. Dr. Lahey and Patty discuss the nature of feelings and how society and the educational system are teaching kids feelings are a problem. 

]]> In this episode, Dr. Lahey tells us about a compelling child patient interaction. Dr. Lahey and Patty discuss the nature of feelings and how society and the educational system are teaching kids feelings are a problem. 

]]> headcasemd false No 3536 12 full Relationships https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/relationships/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/relationships/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:09:16 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/0e056537-f0c0-320a-89da-a13a4e1aad9a In this episode, Dr. Lahey explains his theory on how primary relationships naturally structure themselves. With co-host Patty, they explore the dynamics of romantic relationships and some of the pitfalls contained therein. 

]]> In this episode, Dr. Lahey explains his theory on how primary relationships naturally structure themselves. With co-host Patty, they explore the dynamics of romantic relationships and some of the pitfalls contained therein. 

]]> headcasemd false No 4067 11 full Narcissism https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/narcissism/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/narcissism/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:03:55 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/2a408232-2e8e-3d77-a0d8-531a97d8cac8 Increasingly people are being called narcissists across social media. We explore the true nature of narcissism and how the current method of raising children is contributing to a growing number of narcissistic traits within our culture. 

]]> Increasingly people are being called narcissists across social media. We explore the true nature of narcissism and how the current method of raising children is contributing to a growing number of narcissistic traits within our culture. 

]]> headcasemd false No 4550 10 full Understanding ADHD https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/understanding-adhd/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/understanding-adhd/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:10:44 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/6e142b5b-8a1e-3d91-9560-a8d4c76b91f3 Dr. Lahey presents his way of looking at ADHD, problems arising from treating ADHD in kids and adults, and why more and more adults are taking stimulants. 

]]> Dr. Lahey presents his way of looking at ADHD, problems arising from treating ADHD in kids and adults, and why more and more adults are taking stimulants. 

]]> headcasemd false No 4044 9 full Dr. Lahey's New Book https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/dr-laheys-new-book/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/dr-laheys-new-book/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:52:45 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/922666bd-6f70-3c6b-806b-834f91c477c0 In this episode Dr. Lahey and Patty talk about Dr. Lahey's recent publication: Creating Lions And Other Stories. The book is now available at Amazon.com. 

]]> In this episode Dr. Lahey and Patty talk about Dr. Lahey's recent publication: Creating Lions And Other Stories. The book is now available at Amazon.com. 

]]> headcasemd false No 3643 8 full Talking About Panic https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/talking-about-panic/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/talking-about-panic/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:55:53 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/98ef79f5-f998-37b6-ba45-72c2ada34b44 The experience of a panic attack is a surprisingly common occurrence in life. In this episode, Dr. Lahey provides a unique perspective on the nature of a panic attack. Along with Patty, they discuss the proper way to handle panic in order to potentiate growth. 

]]> The experience of a panic attack is a surprisingly common occurrence in life. In this episode, Dr. Lahey provides a unique perspective on the nature of a panic attack. Along with Patty, they discuss the proper way to handle panic in order to potentiate growth. 

]]> headcasemd false No 3452 7 full Dolly Parton and Emotional Intelligence https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/dolly-parton-and-emotional-intelligence/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/dolly-parton-and-emotional-intelligence/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:32:45 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/34899de3-2ca3-37e9-a577-f10a53bc1c06 In this episode we remember Dolly Parton as a good example of someone who demonstrated very high emotional intelligence. We discuss the character traits of emotional intelligence and lessons we can learn from the late Dolly Parton. 

]]> In this episode we remember Dolly Parton as a good example of someone who demonstrated very high emotional intelligence. We discuss the character traits of emotional intelligence and lessons we can learn from the late Dolly Parton. 

]]> headcasemd false No 3701 6 full Discussing Anger https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/discussing-anger/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/discussing-anger/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:47:02 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/c065fb8e-45d5-38d2-a41d-c22c29d7ac07 Anger is a misunderstood energy, and the mishandling of anger causes many problems in life, relationships, and within one's well being. In this episode, we discuss the true nature of anger, it's purpose within us, and how the misbelief and mishandling of anger cause problems rather than anger itself. 

]]> Anger is a misunderstood energy, and the mishandling of anger causes many problems in life, relationships, and within one's well being. In this episode, we discuss the true nature of anger, it's purpose within us, and how the misbelief and mishandling of anger cause problems rather than anger itself. 

]]> headcasemd false No 4391 5 full Talking About Bullying https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/talking-about-bullying/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/talking-about-bullying/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:55:26 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/93c338e1-3255-3018-9a67-3582c7b4de4f In this episode, Patty wants to talk about a instance of Facebook bullying she came across. We talk about bullying behavior, understanding the psychology of such behavior, and ways to combat bullying. 

]]> In this episode, Patty wants to talk about a instance of Facebook bullying she came across. We talk about bullying behavior, understanding the psychology of such behavior, and ways to combat bullying. 

]]> headcasemd false No 4011 4 full Discussing Suicide https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/discussing-suicide/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/discussing-suicide/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:35:58 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/ba99af30-9a13-32a3-8a2d-c470894f844b Despite awareness campaigns and increased attention devoted to mental health, suicide rates are increasing. We discuss the reasons for the epidemic and changes needed in how we approach mental health. 

]]> Despite awareness campaigns and increased attention devoted to mental health, suicide rates are increasing. We discuss the reasons for the epidemic and changes needed in how we approach mental health. 

]]> headcasemd false No 4075 3 full More Parenting with Patty https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/more-parenting-with-patty/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/more-parenting-with-patty/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:39:04 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/75c3c872-d7ea-3a3e-b74c-f535f06e2f7f We go more in depth on providing parents with insight to become more effective parents.

]]> We go more in depth on providing parents with insight to become more effective parents.

]]> headcasemd false No 3901 2 full Parenting with Patty https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/parenting-with-patty/ https://headcasemd.podbean.com/e/parenting-with-patty/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:50:35 -0500 headcasemd.podbean.com/d7719b46-36de-3bfe-9aae-9780f43b608f We discuss the various elements of effective parenting to promote proper mental health development in our children. 

]]> We discuss the various elements of effective parenting to promote proper mental health development in our children. 

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