In this first episode, I talk about my approach to seeing a new patient for the first time.  I go over the importance of empathy and psychological safety in the first interview.  I then go into how to do some of the components of a psychiatric history.  I go into details on what parts are important and why.  Please see my <a href= "https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/resources">resource page</a> for a full PDF of my notes and also the PDF of the document I give to patients prior to their first appointment with me.   Join David and post your comments for this episode on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dr.davidpuder/">dr.davidpuder</a> Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/davidpuder?lang=en">@DavidPuder</a> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidPuder/">DrDavidPuder</a> Personal Website: <a href= "http://www.davidpuder.com">www.DavidPuder.com</a> Editor: Arvy Wuysang *This podcast is for informational purposes only and is the opinions of the people on this episode.  For full disclaimer go <a href="https://psychiatrypodcast.com/disclaimer/">here</a>.

Cognitive Distortions and Practicing Truth

Join David Puder as he covers different topics on psychiatry and psychotherapy. He will draw from the wisdom of his mentors, research, in-session therapy and psychiatry experience, and his own journey through mental health to discuss topics that affect mental health professionals and popsychology enthusiasts alike. Through interviews, he will dialogue with both medical students, residents and expert psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and even with people who have been through their own mental health journey. This podcast was created to help others in their journey to becoming wise, empathic, genuine and connected in their personal and professional lives.