Mental illnesses are tough, frightening, isolating, and sometimes even life-threatening. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or supported someone who has, mental illnesses touch us all.
So let’s get educated, because there is help.
Each episode of PSYCHEDUP focuses on one mental illness: depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar and panic disorder.
We hear directly from people living with these illnesses, gaining an honest glimpse into their realities. We also cover symptoms, diagnosis and treatments, from medications to talk therapy or both.
Hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, psychiatrist, author, educator and passionate advocate for better mental health care, PSYCHEDUP is your guide to understanding mental illness and finding hope.
This podcast was created as a follow-up to Wicked Mind, which explored ways to inspire change in mental health care. PSYCHEDUP builds on that foundation by focusing on understanding mental illnesses, sharing patient stories, and exploring treatments and expert insights.
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Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
The only thing worse than an awful night’s sleep, is two awful night’s sleep. And if they keep adding up, it becomes almost impossible to feel like yourself.
So, in this episode, Dr. Diane McIntosh is talking about chronic insomnia through the eyes of Allison, a 52-year-old woman who battled sleepless nights for most of her adult life. From waking up exhausted with "baseballs for eyes", to shying away from socializing because she was so tired, Allison explains what it’s like to live with a disorder that affects 10% of the population.
Dr. McIntosh breaks down the science behind chronic insomnia while exploring the vicious cycle of poor sleep and declining mental health. As always, she’s joined by psychologist Dr. Randy Mackoff to talk about treatment. From the dangers of self-medicating to the promising new class of medications, this episode provides both hope and practical solutions for anyone trapped in the exhausting world of sleepless nights.
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