71 Depression: Naming the Monster

Trigger warning: depression, suicidehttps://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsDr. Colleen Cullinan is a pediatric psychologist at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. She specializes in integrated primary care within the Division of Behavioral Health. Dr. Cullinan completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Western Michigan University in 2015. Dr. Cullinan supervises psychology externs and interns, and she directs medical education efforts for Nemours’ residency training programs. Her presentation and publication records center around integrated care, family-based interventions, and experiential cultural humility training.  [00:01] Dr. Colleen Cullinan Shares Her Thoughts About DepressionColleen’s thoughts about the effects of the pandemic on people’s mental healthWhat to do if depression hinders a person to live normal lifeWhy Colleen is veering away from symptom-based approach of depression[08:15] What Matters Most to Kids Are Their Everyday ExperiencesWhat matters most to kids that pediatricians should prioritizeColleen breaks down the different therapies available currentlyHere’s why problems are not always fixable according to Colleen[18:32] How to Apply Acceptance and Commitment TherapyColleen gives us a background about Acceptance and Commitment TherapyShe gives us a lesson that we can learn from watching a horror movieWhat is its connection to approaching depression?She talks about diffusion and why people should know more about it[28:10] The Power of the Brain in Helping a Child Going Through DepressionWe talk about Motivational InterviewingThe right questions to ask to kids according to ColleenA popular intervention under Acceptance and Commitment TherapyHow to train the brain to generate something that helps the kids[43:31] Challenge the Frame, Not the ContentWe have an interesting exchange about “creative hopelessness”The role of values in Acceptance and Commitment TherapyA great definition of goals that pediatricians should keep in mindThe messages that people receive everyday matter in therapiesChallenging the frame, not the contentColleen explains further the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy[58:43] Why People Should Not Be Serious AlwaysColleen gives a few take home messages for pediatriciansWhy people should not take everything so seriouslyShe talks about the transformative impact that pediatrics brought to her [01:06:14] Closing Segment  Connect with Dr. Colleen Cullinan on Twitter @colleencullinan and @NemoursFinal takeaways:Recognizing the “negative” emotions that we feelEffects of impairment to the bodyCognitive behavioral therapyAcceptance and Commitment TherapyAn important lesson from playing a beach ballNaming the “thing”Avoidance at the heart of suffering Some crossovers with mindfulnessCuriosity and the sufferingWhy language mattersExperiences and languageWhat the patient valuesConnection and belongingSafe, stable, nurturing relationshipsAppreciation for Colleen!Key Quotes:“Avoidance is really at the heart of all mental [suffering] in my opinion.” - Dr. Colleen Cullinan“There's a lot of data that shows that when people are more invested in the...

Fecha de Publicación: 12 de enero de 2022

Duración: 1 hr 13 min