We're excited to introduce you to Dr. Jon Deam, MD, a Psychiatrist who specializes in addiction. In this video, we'll be talking about the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist and how each can benefit you. Dr. Jon will also give us insight into Medication and Mental Health, including addressing your mental health with talk therapy and medication management. Lastly, if you have a partner struggling with addiction, Dr. Jon will provide some helpful tips on how you can be an advocate for them. We know mental health is so important, so grab your coffee or tea and join us as we learn from Dr. Deam and work towards creating a more accepting and supportive community! Don't forget to hit that like button if you found this video helpful!
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► C O N N E C T
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► Connect with this week's guest | Dr. Jon Deam, MD
► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076377008137
► Website | https://drjondeam.com/
► Email | info@aveowell.com
► K E Y M O M E N T S
00:10 Welcome Jon Deam
00:31 The Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist
01:29 What Made Dr. Deam Choose to be a Psychiatrist?
02:28 Dana Reads a Quote From Jon's Website
03:12 Where DId Jon's View of Mental Health Come From?
04:18 Breaking The Stigma and Introducing New Views to the Mental Health World
06:31 Why Arn't More Psychiatrists Adopting This Approach?
07:13 Medication and Mental Health
08:26 Addressing Your Mental Health with Talk Therapy
09:18 "I Don't Need Medical Management, Why Does My Partner?"
10:22 How do I Tell my Partner THat I Need Medical Help, and How is it Going to Effect Our Relationship?
12:01 No One Walked into My Office to Stay the Same or Get Worse
13:12 Mary Realized that she liked how she felt on Prozac
14:39 You Can Be Your Partner's Advocate
15:53 How Do I Tell My Partner I Think They Need Help?
18:05 Your Partner May Be More Aware of What is Happening to You Than Yourself
19:09 "I'm Going to Lend You My Hope Until You Have it Yourself"
20:17 Covid-19 and the Rise of Substance Abuse
22:01 Relationships, Addiction, and Coping Skills
22:55 "If You Hold Your Breath Long Enough, You Eventually Gotta Breathe"
24:01 The Psychiatric Effects of Addiction
26:52 Your Partner is Not Choosing Their Addiction Over You
27:03 Shame Spirals
27:57 Effects of Developing Unhealthy Coping Skills at a Young Age
29:20 How do I Explain my Addiction to my Partner?
31:01 There is No Miricle Cure
32:25 Addressing the Enabler
33:22 Addiction Might be Covering Up Deeper Issues
36:13 Dr. Deam's Final Thoughts
music: Music by Slip.stream – Eazy "Old Polaroids" – https://slip.stream/tracks/244d1cfd-cb31-467b-9c9f-3d79479702c7-
