MRCPsych on the Go: Revision Essentials
Hello! My name is Dr Aalap Asurlekar, and I am a psychiatry trainee in the UK. I created MRCPsych on the Go to make revision for the MRCPsych exams easier to fit around busy clinical work.
This podcast is designed for psychiatry trainees preparing for Paper A, B, CASC but also, medical students. Each episode focuses on key syllabus topics and explains them in clear, structured language to help you understand and retain the most important concepts.
Topics range from psychopathology, psychopharmacology, neuroscience, sociology, behavioral science, psychological therapies to clinical assessment. Episodes include exam style questions and clinical scenarios to support active recall and exam preparation.
The aim is to provide focused, high yield psychiatry revision you can listen to during commutes, walks or between shifts.
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MRCPsych on the Go: Revision Essentials
21. Why We Need More Than Food: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Self-Actualisation
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Why do some people thrive after trauma, while others struggle to recover? The answer might come down to which of their fundamental needs are being met.
In this episode, we explore Maslow's hierarchy of needs, one of psychology's most iconic models. We cover all five levels of the pyramid, from basic survival through to self-actualisation, and explain why understanding unmet needs is essential in psychiatric care.
Topics include deficiency needs versus growth needs, peak experiences, the limitations of Maslow's model, and its relevance to recovery-oriented psychiatry.
Ideal for MRCPsych Part A revision, psychology students and anyone curious about what truly motivates human behaviour.
Aligned with the Royal College of Psychiatrists MRCPsych Part A syllabus, paragraph 1.1.7.