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In this episode of Two Shrinks & A Mic, psychologist Dr. Andrew Rosen and psychiatrist Dr. David Gross tackle one of the most common and confusing questions people face when struggling with mental or emotional health issues. Who should I see first and how do I know what kind of help I actually need?

Drawing from decades of shared clinical experience, they break down the differences between psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, and other mental health providers. They discuss how anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance use, phobias, and life stressors can overlap and why getting a clear and thorough evaluation matters.

The conversation explores how to identify your symptoms, how to describe changes from your normal baseline, and how to avoid getting lost in online searches or mismatched treatment approaches. Dr. Rosen and Dr. Gross explain the importance of the biopsychosocial model, the value of multidisciplinary practices, and how to advocate for yourself when using insurance or telehealth services.

If you or someone you care about is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn for mental health support, this episode offers practical guidance, reassurance, and a thoughtful roadmap for finding the right kind of care.

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Psychiatrist Dr. David Gross and psychologist Dr. Andrew Rosen return to one of their most downloaded conversations to revisit the complicated relationship we all have with sleep. In this reair, the doctors break down why so many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, how chronic stress and overstimulation keep the brain in overdrive, and what modern habits like doom scrolling are doing to our internal rhythms.

They explore the deep connection between insomnia, anxiety, and depression, explain how dependence on sleep medications develops, and share practical tools anyone can start using to retrain the brain for natural, restorative rest. Whether you’re wrestling with middle-of-the-night anxiety, tossing and turning, or reaching for over-the-counter fixes more often than you’d like, this episode offers grounded, science-backed guidance for rebuilding healthy sleep in a world that never powers down.

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We are re-airing one of our most requested episodes of Two Shrinks and a Mic, where Dr. Andrew Rosen and Dr. David Gross take a clear and practical look at what health anxiety really is. They explain the difference between normal health concerns and clinical health anxiety, previously known as hypochondriasis, and why so many people are experiencing heightened worry today.

Dr. Rosen and Dr. Gross discuss how constant access to online medical information, including search engines and AI, can intensify fears and fuel obsessive checking patterns. They also dive into how this affects both patients and clinicians, what warning signs to look for, and why health anxiety often goes untreated for too long.

Most importantly, they outline what works. From cognitive behavioral therapy to medication to structured exposure techniques, they break down highly effective treatments and remind listeners that health anxiety is real, common, and very treatable.

This re-air is an important resource for anyone navigating persistent health fears or supporting someone who is.

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