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The Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllTailoring the fitđź§  Episode Summary:In this episode of The Psychology of It All, Dr. Raymond Zakhari explores why psychiatric treatments work for some but not others. It’s not just about the medication—it’s about the person receiving it. Using clear analogies and real-world clinical examples, Dr. Zakhari demystifies the concepts of moderators, mediators, confounders, and biomarkers—revealing how these variables shape treatment outcomes in depression and beyond.You’ll learn:Why some patients respond well to antidepressants while others don’tHow early symptom c...2025-06-1414 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllFrom Trials to Trust — Seeing Through the Fog of Psychiatric ResearchEpisode Title: From Trials to Trust — Seeing Through the Fog of Psychiatric ResearchPodcast: The Psychology of It AllHost: Dr. Raymond Zakhari, NPWhy do some medications seem to work in studies but fall short in real life? In this episode, Dr. Raymond Zakhari walks you through the hidden layers of psychiatric research—from p-values and placebo effects to Type I, II, and III errors. Learn how small design choices can distort big findings, how to tell the difference between statistical significance and clinical relevance, and why discontinuation doesn’t alwa...2025-06-0422 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllBeyond the pill: PsychopharmacologyIn this episode of “Beyond the Pill: Demystifying Evidence, Numbers & Causation in Psychopharmacology,” we pull back the curtain on how psychiatric medications earn their stripes—and what their numbers really mean. You’ll learn: • Why all studies aren’t created equal, from meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials down to cohort studies and case reports, and the ethical or practical reasons behind each design. • How to interpret NNT (Number Needed to Treat) and NNH (Number Needed to Harm) so you can weigh benefits against risks in plain English. • The danger of assuming causation from correlation, ill...2025-05-3037 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllMaintaining Sobriety for Professionals in recoveryThe holidays can be a joyful time, but for professionals and recovery. It also brings the unique stressors and challenges that increase the risk of relapse in this episode. Dr. Raymond Zakhari will explore 10 common risk factors that professionals face during the holiday and provide some practical strategies for maintaining sobriety for managing holiday stress and peer pressure to navigating emotional triggers and environmental cues Tune in to learn how to stay resilient focus focused, and connected to what matters most during this festive season.2024-11-1515 minAs The Money BurnsAs The Money BurnsJaded LuckA fortune hunter makes the final play to capture his main prize, but his final move might involve his recently discarded former prey.April 1933, Barbara Hutton continues her South Seas trip shopping for jade and avoiding press questions about her romantic status. Then she gets a big surprise while in Bangkok. Could her luck have finally changed?Other people and subjects include: Prince Alexis Mdivani, Louise Van Alen – formerly Princess Mdivani, Daisy Van Alen, Princess Roussadana “Roussie” Mdivani Sert, Josep Maria Sert, Princess Nina Mdivani Huberich, referred but not directly mentioned - Prince Serge Mdivani & Prince...2024-04-2526 minraenisanabookraenisanabook[K.I.N.D.L.E] The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual – Mental Health Book Uses Outline Format, Highlights Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Practice Exam EBOOK pdf**Download The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual – Mental Health Book Uses Outline Format, Highlights Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Practice Exam Full Edition,Full Version,Full Book**by Raymond Zakhari DNP EdM ANP-BC FNP-BC PMHNP-BCReading Now at : https://happyreadingebook.club/?book=0826179428ORDOWNLOAD EBOOK NOW![PDF] Download [K.I.N.D.L.E] The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual – Mental Health Book Uses Outline Format, Highlights Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Practice Exam EBOOK pdf Ebook | READ ONLINE Download [K.I.N.D.L.E] T...2023-10-0700 mincoronamoaudiobookcoronamoaudiobookREAD B.O.O.K. 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[PDF] Download READ/DOWNLOAD$# The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual – Mental Health Book Uses Outline Format, Highlights Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Practice Exam [W.O.R.D] Ebook | READ ONLINE Download READ/DOWNLOAD$...2023-08-1700 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllYou had your first therapy visit, now what?Much of the benefit of psychotherapy happens between visits. You may have not felt anything during the visit or you may have had a lot more to say. This podcast will help you organize your thoughts and help you do the work of therapy between sessions.2023-07-3104 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllOops, I did it again: learning from failureThe post Mortem analysis, and failing to achieve your goal, cognitive behavioral therapy strategies to help you achieve your goal2023-07-2409 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllHow to achieve a goal: Cognitive RestructuringCognitive behavioral techniques used in therapy to help you change a behavior to improve your health #self-analysis #SelfImprovement #CBT2023-07-1710 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllBreathing, something you can controlCognitive behavioral therapy paced pursed respiration exercise, and 4-7-8 breathing exercise2023-07-1106 minzaynebroynezaynebroyne[R.E.A.D] The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual Ebook_READ ONLINEDownload The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual Full Edition,Full Version,Full Book by Raymond Zakhari Reading Now at : https://happyreadingebook.club/?book=0826179428 OR DOWNLOAD EBOOK NOW! [PDF] Download [R.E.A.D] The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual Ebook_READ ONLINE Ebook | READ ONLINE Download [R.E.A.D] The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual Ebook_READ ONLINE read ebook online PDF EPUB KINDLE Download [R.E.A.D] The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Manual Ebook_READ ONLINE PDF...2023-05-0100 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllSleep better, live better: CBT-I techniquesCBT for Insomnia Strategies: One effective treatment for insomnia is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Here are some CBT strategies that you can try: Sleep Hygiene: Sleep hygiene involves creating a sleep-conducive environment and developing habits that promote good sleep. This includes creating a dark and quiet sleeping environment, avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bedtime, and sticking to a consistent sleep schedule. Resources: National Sleep Foundation: Sleep Hygiene Tips Relaxation Techniques: Relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation or deep breathing exercises, can help reduce stress and promote relaxation before bedtime. Resources: American Sleep Association: Relaxation Techniques for Better Sleep Stimulus...2023-04-0606 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllA pain in the ballsRecommend solutions:          deep breathing and relaxation exercises standing up every hour to take a walk and deep squat·         staying hydrated soaking in a hot tub #jockstraps (support and natural hang NOT compression or pouch (can also provide some modesty if you get a #prostatemassage) Show notes: ARE YOU A TIGHT ASS? WHAT YOUR PELVIC FLOOR SAYS ABOUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS? https://www.metromedicaldirect.com/2017/05/02/what-does-your-pelvic-floor-say-about-your-mental-health/ NONBACTERIAL PROSTATITIS: HOW TO RELIEVE PAIN AND A LITTLE KNOWN REMEDY https://www.metromedicaldirect.com/2022/09/14/nonbacterial-prostatitis-how-to-relieve-pain-and-a-little-known-remedy/ PROSTATE MASSAGE: A TABOO PRACTICE WITH THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS https://www.metromedicaldirect.com/2019/04/22/prostate-massage-a-taboo-practice-with-therapeutic-benefits/2023-03-3006 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllLet’s get physicalA description of the modern men’s physical exam and what you should expect. How to get the most out of your health care experience to promote your health. MetroMedicalDirect.com check out the blog The Whole Package to see if an Executive physical is right for you.2022-06-2306 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllDementiaAlzheimer’s dementia vascular dementia Lewy body dementia: strategies to talk to loved ones who may be suffering with dementia. Medical and psychiatric housecalls in Manhattan2022-06-0613 minThe Underground Sessions PodcastThe Underground Sessions Podcast26. “Assessing the Second Wave of COVID-19,” Dr. Raymond Zakhari- 11.12.2020As cases are rising around the country, and specifically in NJ, what are we to make of the so-called “second wave” of COVID-19? What do infection rates mean to the average person? What mitigation strategies are effective and sustainable? Pastor Bob speaks with Dr. Raymond Zakhari, a nurse practitioner based in Manhattan about these important ... Read more2020-11-1240 minMillington Baptist ChurchMillington Baptist Church"Assessing the Second Wave of COVID-19," Dr. Raymond Zakhari, 11.12.2020As cases are rising around the country, and specifically in NJ, what are we to make of the so-called “second wave” of COVID-19? What do infection rates mean to the average person? What mitigation strategies are effective and sustainable? Pastor Bob speaks with Dr. Raymond Zakhari, a nurse practitioner based in Manhattan about these important ... Read more2020-11-1240 minThe Underground SessionsThe Underground Sessions"Assessing the Second Wave of COVID-19," Dr. Raymond Zakhari, 11.12.2020As cases are rising around the country, and specifically in NJ, what are we to make of the so-called “second wave” of COVID-19? What do infection rates mean to the average person? What mitigation strategies are effective and sustainable? Pastor Bob speaks with Dr. Raymond Zakhari, a nurse practitioner based in Manhattan about these important ... Read more26. “Assessing the Second Wave of COVID-19,” Dr. Raymond Zakhari- 11.12.20202020-11-1240 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllEjaculation Problems: Too fast and too slowPremature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates (cum) too soon. It can be as early as the thought of sex or if it occurs in less than 2 minutes after your penis enters your partner. Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint of both men and women. Up to one-third of men can experience this sexual dysfunction at one time or another for various reasons. As long as it is not the pattern of usual performance it is generally not a cause for concern. The diagnosis of premature ejaculation requires the man to feel distressed and if you...2020-07-3108 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllGraduate School: Concepts and TheoryNow that you have identified a question, reviewed and appraised the literature, and leveled the evidence you need to develop a guide to help you design your scholarly project. A concept is a linguistic representation of a framework that will serve this purpose.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raymond-zakhari/support2019-12-0608 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllGraduate School: Leveling the EvidenceThere has been push towards providing evidence based care. Unfortunately, not all evidence is created equal. A lot of care is still practiced based on low level evidence (sometimes it is because that is all we have, and other times we need to overcome cultural inertia.). This episode will explain how to determine what level of evidence you have based on one particular classification system (Melnyk). The other systems are fairly similar so this is a good primer on how to level the evidence.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raymond-zakhari/support2019-12-0605 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllGraduate School: Appraising the LiteratureWhen attempting to get buy in from various stake-holders it is important to present them with good evidence to justify the change.  As you conduct your literature search it is essential that the evidence you gather is of sufficient quality and well suited to the question. This brief episode will review the process of appraising the literature you have found in your search.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raymond-zakhari/support2019-12-0618 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllGraduate School: Literature SearchGraduate students who have formulated a question have general scanned the literature. However, conducting a literature search to specifically address a question requires a very systematic approach of reputable sources. This episode will explain the literature searching process to give you an overview and to help focus your efforts.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raymond-zakhari/support2019-12-0613 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllGraduate School: Formulating a Research QuestionStudents often struggle when deciding to apply to graduate school because they are challenged by the daunting task of identifying a question. The purpose of this podcast is to help prospective graduate students formulate a sufficiently narrow question that will guide an evidence based scholarly project in their academic and professional career. Having a clear question with sufficient breadth and depth will help ensure that you will actually finish your course of study and contribute something of value to your field of interest.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raymond-zakhari/support2019-12-0611 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllHow is a psychiatric diagnosis made?Have you ever wondered how a psychiatric diagnosis is made? Unlike other medical specialties there are no blood tests, or brain scans that prove that someone has a mental illness.  The steps that the psychiatrist should take in formulating a diagnosis include making sure your behaviors are not due to an underlying medical condition, and that it is not caused by some substance you are taking. For example marijuana can cause people be feel and act paranoid, cocaine can make someone act and feel grandiose, opioids can make some feel and act depressed.   Also a go...2019-06-2805 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllSex Therapy and how it can helpSex therapy can help couples and individuals understand their core sexual script that plays out in their daily life. It can help address sexual problems related to relational conflicts such as arousal and orgasm difficulties. Sex therapy can help facilitate conversations about needs and desires.  You can ask questions on Twitter @MetroMedicalNY or on the Facebook page @DrRaymondZakhariNP  2019-06-0805 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllWhat is the difference between therapy and getting advice?In therapy the use of silence is very helpful in allowing the client to speak freely. The therapist is listening for more than the content of you speech. I am listening for how you say it, when you say it, the order in which you say it, the number of times you repeat yourself, while looking at your reaction to the words coming out of your mouth. I am also listening for your fantasies about the situation and how that relates to your life.  The work of therapy begins with Change Talk which makes itself known when y...2019-04-2306 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllAbuse in Teen DatingAbuse in teen dating relationships can and does occur, but because it is so unexpected it often goes missed by parents. There 5 common types of abuse that can occur. They are physical, sexual, emotional, psychological (mental), and financial.  Abusers can be either male or female as can their victims.    Parents should remain vigilant in the dating lives of their children, and pay special attention to isolating behaviors. Parents should be especially attuned to changes in personality with the onset of a new boyfriend. They can even empower their children to independence by prohibiting the relationship which can give...2019-03-1507 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllDisqualifying the Positive and Jumping to Conclusions Cognitive distortions are the biased perspectives we take on ourselves and the world around us. They are irrational thoughts and beliefs that we have unknowingly reinforced over time. The first step to behaving rationally is to be aware of our biases and work to achieve a balanced perspective.  I am going to talk about 2 cognitive distortions one of which has 2 parts. The first is Disqualifying the positive: Disqualifying the Positive can be difficult to identify sometimes, because you have the pretense of weighing both sides, and then making what seems to be a rationale decision be...2019-02-0406 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllCognitive Distortions: Overgeneralization and Mental FilterToday I am going to continue going through cognitive distortions. Like defense mechanisms, a cognitive distortion is a habit of mind that we rapidly deploy to convince ourselves how right we are in our understanding of the circumstances around us, for the purpose of reducing our perception of distress. For more on defense mechanisms download and listen to the previous episodes.  Short of a life-threatening situation it is wise to second guess what your brain is telling you. Our minds have developed a habit of making connections between thoughts, ideas, actions, and consequences to help us draw c...2019-01-2506 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllAll or nothing thinking: Cognitive Distortions   For the next few weeks, I am going to be explaining Cognitive Distortions and the role they play in self-sabotage. So let me begin by first defining what I mean by a Cognitive Distortion. Cognitive distortions are the biased perspectives we take on ourselves and the world around us. They are irrational thoughts and beliefs that we unwittingly reinforce over time, to the point where they become automatic and almost reaction like. If you recall from the previous series on Defense Mechanisms, reactions can be trained. The goal is to train our thinking to reduce bias and co...2019-01-0806 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllHumor, Humility, Altruism & How to screen for Mr or Miss Right in 2019 Today I am going to talk about 3 mature defense mechanisms, and I will conclude with a list of 10 behaviors to help you Screen Mr. or Miss right in 2019:  Humor is an adaptive technique to help us to cope with tense or stressful situations. Requires a bit of humility (our 2nd defense mechanism today) to use this tactfully.  It requires us to lower our expectations, sacrifice our pride and focus on the well-being of others which will be our third mature defense mechanism, altruism. The use of humor can enable you to pacify those around in tense conflicts and enc...2018-12-3111 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It All: Displacement, sublimation, identification and reaction formationContinuing with explaining how some defense mechanisms help us self-sabotage and limit our success. This episode will cover displacement (socially unacceptable) and sublimation (socially acceptable). Also, identification with the aggressor (sometimes called Stockholm Syndrome), and reaction formation (acting in the exact opposite manner than what you really feel).2018-12-2408 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of it All: Avoidance and RepressionThe psychology of it all helps people become aware of the self-sabotaging behaviors we all do from time to time. This episode explains the defense mechanisms of avoidance and repression. There is a psychotherapy DIY 5 step process to help you avoid the couch and stop avoidance coping. Step 1 Recognize it does not work Step 2 Answer the question: What have you been trying to avoid? What is making you feel awkward? What is making you anxious? What thought is convincing you that you are not good enough? Step 3 Recognize the cost of avoidance coping. How much has this self-sabotaging behavior cost...2018-12-1113 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllDenial, Rationalization, and ProjectionThis is episode 5 in the series The Psychology of It All. A defense mechanism is an unconscious psychological reaction to reduce mental anguish arising from an unacceptable stressor. Denial is characterized by unconsciously blocking out events or stressors from conscious awareness in order to reduce mental stress and anguish. Rationalization is a person’s self-justifying explanation of an alternate and more tolerable reality that will often downplay the severity of objectively verifiable reality. Projection is when a person attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, behaviors, feelings, or motives to another person.2018-11-3007 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of it All: Dissociation, Acting out, BlockingDefense mechanisms are unconscious psychological reactions to reduce mental stress. Becoming self-aware of personal maladaptive coping strategies can increase the chance of learning new ones that are not sabotaging in nature. This episode covers dissociation, acting out and blocking.2018-11-2306 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It All: SomatizationSomatization is a physical symptom caused by a psychological problem. A defense mechanism is a reaction of the mind designed to protect the person for mental distress. Defense mechanisms are not volitional, and everyone uses them.2018-11-1606 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It All: RegressionDefense mechanisms are an automatic response that helps us deal with stress. Regression is an immature defense mechanism that can manifest in both adults and children during stressful times. Dr. Raymond Zakhari is triple board certified nurse practitioner in private practice in New York City. He provides medical and psychiatric house calls. www.MetroMedicalDirect.com2018-11-0905 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllA review of defense mechanisms and common cognitive distortions that lead to our detriment. Being aware of these mind games can help train our reaction so that we are well-adjusted members of society.2018-11-0207 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllMale Insecurities: What is your hangup?Apparently the modern millennial man wants the ability to shower and change in the locker room without ever being publicly nude. I have had many men tell me that they have been seeing their doctor for years and he has never seen them naked. If you are an adult man you probably look generally the same as every other adult man.2018-10-0903 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllMan TherapyMen's mental health is often neglected for various reasons. A confidential psychiatric house call is an ideal way to get the help you need without the hassle of going to a psychiatric mental health clinic. Therapy on your own couch.2018-10-0204 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllMedical Detox alternativesAn alternative to inpatient rehab/ detox and traditional outpatient rehab and detox services. Now confidential care can be delivered as a medical and psychiatric house call.2018-09-2503 minThe Psychology of It AllThe Psychology of It AllConcierge CareMedical and psychiatric house calls in Manhattan. The way care ought to be!2018-09-1503 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariLeveling The EvidenceAn overview of how to level the research evidence according to the Melnyk and Overholt guide. Special attention to distinguishing between random selection and random assignment. Overview of the 7 levels of evidence and the 2 types of systematic reviews.2018-06-1505 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariConcepts And TheoryUnderstanding how to select and utilize a theory to provide structure to scholarly work is described using the Theory of Diffusion of Innovations. Concepts of the theory are highlighted and then applied to the implementation of a evidence based practice change project.2017-09-0808 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariQuestionsMany pre doctoral and doctoral students struggle with figuring out how to refine their research question or proposal. Fodder for a research Problem, Population and purpose is provided.2017-09-0811 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariAppraising Research LiteratureAfter conducting a literature search is important that the scholar learns to critically appraise literature and also to structure their writing in such a way that it is congruent with scholarly writing. This review of appraising research literature also instruct in what each complement of the research paper should include.2017-08-3118 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariHow to do a Literature SearchConducting a literature search is one of the most important scholarly activities that must be mastered in a graduate education. A good literature search will lead to a good review of literature. It will expand the researchers breath and depth of knowledge in a particular subject, and it will lay the foundation to future research publications.2017-08-3013 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariPsychosisneurobiology review of psychosis and psychopharmacology2015-08-2921 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariNeurocognitive DisordersReview of 2 most common neurocognitive deficits dementia and delirium2015-08-2916 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariNeurotransmittersA review of neurotransmitters2015-08-2720 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariNervous System ReviewA brief review of the nervous system for Hunter College Nurs 747 students2015-08-2713 minDr. Raymond ZakhariDr. Raymond ZakhariEntrepreneur Nurse PractitionerAn interview of how I started Metro Medical Direct the first web facilitated home based primary care medical house calls practice in Manhattan by a Nurse Practitioner. Advice for prospective entrepreneurs as I share my mistakes to help them avoid the similar pitfalls.2013-09-2930 min