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Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin168. Nature Doesn't Make Mistakes: A Functional Approach to Mental Health w/ Dr. Riz AhmadDr. Roger McFillin welcomes back Clinical Psychologist Dr. Riz Ahmad to explore a fundamental question: "Does nature make mistakes?" Challenging conventional psychiatric approaches, they argue that what we label as mental illness is actually be the body's natural signals for change. The psychologists contrast traditional mental health treatment with 'functional mental health', which focuses on root causes and the interconnection between physical and mental well-being rather than subjective labels and drugs. Through practical examples, they advocate for a paradigm shift that considers the whole person - from lifestyle and nutrition to relationships and spiritual health - ultimately calling for...2025-01-161h 34Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin126. Anatomy of the teen mental health crisisDr. McFillin and Dr. Ahmad discuss what they have been witnessing in adolescent clients post-pandemic. Is phone addiction and social media, particularly platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, harming teens' mental health, especially when it comes to body image, self-esteem, and social anxiety? This podcast episode explores this question, along with the concerning trend of self-diagnosis and labeling normal teenage experiences with mental health conditions. Are schools and emergency rooms equipped to properly evaluate and diagnose mental health issues in adolescents? And is there an overreliance on medication as a solution? A call for parental involvement, including setting boundaries...2024-03-211h 50Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin69. Declining Mental Health in America: Psychologist Roundtable discussionOur culture is sick—physically and emotionally. The quick fix approach to normal human struggle has misled many down a path to misery. The system is broken and we need better solutions. Today we welcome back Dr. Susan Hannan, Dr. Agnes Lenda and Dr. Rizwan Ahmad to share thoughts on what it means to be human, struggles, and the strengths and limitations of common therapeutic approaches.If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273...2023-01-261h 43Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin20. A clinical training crisis w/ Dr. AhmadThe longer you practice as a therapist does not correlate with improved outcomes.Time is not enough. To improve, you need to work at it. This is true in sports, music and yes, as a clinician working in mental health. In this part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Ahmad, he touches on common struggles he experienced early in his clinical rotations and how clinical training needs to evolve towards deliberate practice. Dr. Rizwan Ahmad is a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and Clinical Director at Ce...2021-12-2349 minRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin19. Why do people yell at their kitchen cabinets? w/ Dr. AhmadContext matters. A teen experiencing a moment of emotional distress may manifest itself in an irrational way. Fifteen minutes should not be the standard of care to issue a "diagnosis". In fact, it may be the first step towards a life of misery. Dr. Rizwan Ahmad is a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and Clinical Director at Center for Integrated Behavioral Health. Dr. Ahmad specializes in working with adolescents (ages 12+) and adults of all ages, with expertise in the application of CBT for individuals struggling with a variety of mood, anxiety, and behavioral co...2021-12-1657 min