Psychiatry and Mental Health: Recent Episodes
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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACOG, CCRP
In addition to heavy menstrual bleeding, patients with uterine fibroids often deal with many other considerable effects on their physical and mental wellbeing. To provide optimal care, it’s important to recognize the full impact of fibroids, communicate carefully about treatment options, and promote equitable access to care. Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy to learn more about how we can address the multifaceted burden of uterine fibroids. Dr. Al-Hendy is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of Translational Research at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
Guest: Jessica Shull, PhD
Guest: Joshua Solomon, MD
Host: Ryan Quigley
Patients with pulmonary fibrosis often face anxiety and emotional distress that go unadressed during their care. Given this unmet need, a digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) platform was designed to support emotional wellbeing alonside medical treatment. Mr. Ryan Quigley sits down with Drs. Jessica Shull and Joshua Solomon, who presented at the 2025 American Thoracic Society International Conference to explore how this platform may enhance quality of life, support therapy adherence, and integrate into routine care. Dr. Shull is the Director of Digital Health and a Clinical Science Liaison at Vicore Pharma, and Dr. Solomon is a Professor of Medicine in Pulmonary Care and the Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program at National Jewish Health.
Guest: Natalie Bareis, PhD, LMSW
A recent study on schizophrenia uncovered a significantly higher prevalence than previously estimated. The study also highlights ongoing struggles for patients, including low employment rates, poor general functioning, and limited access to adequate treatment. Join lead author Dr. Natalie Bareis as she discusses these findings and highlights the need for better policies and treatment accessibility. Dr. Bareis is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Behavioral Medicine in Psychiatry at Columbia University.
Guest: Natalie Bareis, PhD, LMSW
Despite the availability of effective treatments for schizophrenia spectrum disorders, many patients are not receiving minimally adequate care based on a recent study. Tune in to hear Dr. Natalie Bareis discuss barriers to care, including the impact of substance use disorders and the limited availability of specialized programs, as well as how we can improve access and outcomes for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Dr. Bareis is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Behavioral Medicine in Psychiatry at Columbia University.
Guest: Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD
Guest: Sally Ibrahim, MD, FAAP
Sodium content and the disruption associated with the twice-nightly dosing of sodium oxybate are common concerns when treating patients with narcolepsy. Is sodium content truly a risk factor for cardiovascular sequelae in patients with narcolepsy? Does twice-nightly dosing lead to medically unacceptable dosing errors? Join Drs. Sally Ibrahim and Clete Kushida as they dive into these questions and provide actionable answers for you to use in your clinical practice.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Sarah Shizuko Morimoto, PsyD
Digital therapeutics are a rapidly developing type of treatment option across several therapeutic areas, including mental health. And while the technology is advancing rapidly, the science behind it needs time to catch up, so it’s important to evaluate the supporting evidence when considering digital therapeutics for mental health.1 Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share her insights on how we can assess digital therapeutics is Dr. Sarah Shizuko Morimoto, Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Reference:
- American Psychiatric Association. Accessed July 3, 2024. https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/mental-health-apps/the-app-evaluation-model
Dr. Morimoto is a paid consultant of Otsuka.
November 2024 US.UNB.X.24.00100
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Robert McCarron, MD
Guest: Arwen Podesta, MD
Digital therapeutics are a relatively new and intriguing treatment option in mental health care but translating them from a clinical trial to clinical practice can be challenging. That’s why Drs. Robert McCarron and Arwen Podesta join Dr. Charles Turck to share strategies for incorporating digital therapeutics into clinical practice. Dr. McCarron is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, and Dr. Podesta is the President of the Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association.
Drs. McCarron and Podesta are consultants for Otsuka.
September 2024 US.UNB.X.24.00073
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Maggie Emerson, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Guiding patients and caregivers through the fast-moving landscape of digital therapeutics can be a challenging but worthwhile part of providing effective and accessible care. That’s why Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Maggie Emerson about partnering with patients and caregivers around this relatively new treatment in mental health care. Dr. Emerson is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in Omaha.
Dr. Emerson is a paid consultant of Otsuka.
September 2024 US.UNB.X.24.00082
Guest: Jennifer L. Payne, MD
Guest: Melissa Simon, MD
Since postpartum depression is a serious medical condition that can negatively impact mothers, infants, and partners, it is important to identify symptoms in a timely manner.1-4 Dr. Jennifer Payne and Dr. Melissa Simon are here to share their clinical experiences screening patients for postpartum depression, explore strategies to overcome common challenges in screening, and identify best practices for collaborating in the care of perinatal women.
Dr. Payne is a Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Simon is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
References
- American Psychiatric Association. Depressive disorders. In: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5™. 5th ed. American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013:155-188.
- Campbell SB, Cohn JF, Meyers T. Depression in First-Time Mothers: Mother-Infant Interaction and Depression Chronicity. Dev Psychol. 1995;31:349-357.
- Moore Simas TA, Huang MY, Patton C, et al. The humanistic burden of postpartum depression: a systematic literature review. Curr Med Res Opin. 2019;35(3):383-393.
- Thompson KS, Fox JE. Post-partum depression: a comprehensive approach to evaluation and treatment. Ment Health Fam Med. 2010;7(4):249-257.
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Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Jennifer L. Payne, MD
Guest: Melissa Simon, MD
Postpartum depression is a serious medical condition that is among the most common complications during and after pregnancy; however, it is often underdiagnosed.1-4 To learn more about screening patients for postpartum depression, Dr. Matt Birnholz speaks with Dr. Jennifer Payne and Dr. Melissa Simon about screening strategies, the impact of health inequities, and the latest medical guidelines regarding the importance of early screening for postpartum depression.
Dr. Payne is a Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Simon is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
References
- American Psychiatric Association. Depressive disorders. In: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5™. 5th ed. American Psychiatric Publishing; 2013:155-188.
- Bauman BL, Ko JY, Cox S, et al. Vital Signs: Postpartum Depressive Symptoms and Provider Discussions About Perinatal Depression - United States, 2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2020;69(19):575-581.
- Cox EQ, Sowa NA, Meltzer-Brody SE, Gaynes BN. The Perinatal Depression Treatment Cascade: Baby Steps Toward Improving Outcomes. J Clin Psychiatry. 2016;77(9):1189-1200.
- Thompson KS, Fox JE. Post-partum depression: a comprehensive approach to evaluation and treatment. Ment Health Fam Med. 2010;7(4):249-257. …
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on identifying and treating residual symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD). Drs. Joseph Goldberg and Manpreet Kaur Singh discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, reaching a diagnosis, and treating residual symptoms in patients with MDD.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Kay Matthews, LCHW
Ms. Kay Matthews has lived experience with postpartum depression and now advocates for others as the Executive Director and Founder of Shades of Blue, which is dedicated to breaking cultural barriers in maternal mental health. Tune in to hear her speak with Dr. Matt Birnholz about her journey with postpartum depression, barriers that can prevent or delay patients from seeking care, and strategies for combatting stigma and ensuring a timely diagnosis.
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Host: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
Guest: Martin Strassnig, MD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
Guest: Martin Strassnig, MD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
Guest: Martin Strassnig, MD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Martin Strassnig, MD
Guest: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
Guest: Martin Strassnig, MD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Martin Strassnig, MD
Guest: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Martin Strassnig, MD
Guest: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
Guest: Martin Strassnig, MD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Martin Strassnig, MD
Guest: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Martin Strassnig, MD
Guest: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
This series of bite-sized episodes will provide important information on cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia. Drs. Philip Harvey and Martin Strassnig discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and emerging therapies to treat cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP
Guest: David Goodman, MD, LFAPA
ADHD is a lifelong disorder, but its symptoms like memory and concentration difficulties can often be misinterpreted as normal functions of aging. So to help address this misunderstanding, psychiatric nurse practitioner Ashley Baker speaks with Dr. David Goodman about essential diagnostic and treatment strategies for older adults with ADHD. Dr. Goodman is the Director of the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland.
Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP
Guest: Stoni Johnston, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Insomnia is one of the common issues HCPs see in patients with ADHD, and narcolepsy can also have similar presentations of ADHD. So how can we accurately diagnose ADHD from a sleep disorder? Dive in as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Ashley Baker is joined by Stoni Johnston, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Sulcata Psychiatry in Tomball, Texas.
Host: Michele Longo, MD
Medical gaslighting refers to the situation where a medical professional disregards an individual's health concerns. It most often affects patients suffering from neurological disorders like long COVID and MS, and it can be extremely damaging to the physician-patient relationship. This underscores the importance of knowing how to recognize and reduce medical gaslighting in clinical practice, which is why Dr. Michele Longo is here to discuss the “Healing Doubt: Confronting and Overcoming Medical Gaslighting” session she presented at the 2024 AAN Annual Meeting.
Guest: Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD
Cognitive rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis started about 20 to 25 years ago when it transitioned from predominantly patients with traumatic brain injury to other patient populations including multiple sclerosis. And over that period of time, the number of studies that have examined the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation in MS has grown substantially. However, gaps remain and further research is needed. Dive into to learn more about cognitive rehabilitation trials for MS with Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti, Director of the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation, who also presented a session on this topic at the ACTRIMS 2024 Forum.
Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP
Guest: Morris Goldman, MD
Guest: Dara Sanandaji
A diagnosis of schizophrenia can be distressing, making clinical interventions crucial for both the patient and their family. With the assistance of an appropriate treatment plan and peer support, the patient can gain empowerment to take control of their life and pursue long-term goals. Joining Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Ashley Baker to discuss next steps following a schizophrenia diagnosis is Dr. Morris Goldman, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, and Dara Sanandaji, Peer Support Supervisor at the Recovery from Early Psychosis Program.
Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP
Guest: Hannah Brown, MD
Unfortunately, when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, there is nothing to definitively give clinicians a diagnosis, so it’s important to have a clinical evaluation and rule out everything else. But once a first episode psychosis diagnosis has been made, what treatment options are available? Dive into this episode with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Ashley Baker who is joined by Dr. Hannah Brown, Director of the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis Program at Boston Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine.
Guest: Aderonke Pederson, MD
Major depressive disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans,1 and for the past several decades, treatment has consisted mainly of antidepressant therapy and psychotherapy.2,3 However, many patients still don't achieve their treatment goals and there are many potential barriers to accessing treatment. Learn more about these unmet needs in major depressive disorder care that underscore the importance of finding new treatment approaches with Dr. Aderonke Pederson, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
References:
- National Institute of Mental Health. Major depression. National Institute of Mental Health. July 2023. Accessed November 10, 2023. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression
- National Institute of Mental Health. Depression. National Institute of Mental Health. September 2023. Accessed November 10, 2023. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression
- American Psychiatric Association. Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder, 3rd ed. American Psychiatric Association Publishing. 2010. Accessed November 10, 2023. https://psychiatryonline.org/pb/assets/raw/sitewide/practice_guidelines/guidelines/mdd.pdf
January 2024 US.UNB.X.23.00150
Host: Annie Levesque, MD, MSc
Guest: Ethan A. Cowan, MD
Alcohol use disorder, or AUD, is a rising health crisis that often goes undiagnosed. And many patients that are diagnosed with AUD do not receive appropriate pharmacologic intervention or even a referral. Join Drs. Levesque and Cowan in this case-based educational program as they provide critical diagnostic and treatment strategies for use in the office/clinic setting and the Emergency Department.
Host: Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, MD
This program examines the significant challenges encompassing the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including the need for quick and effective screening tools to help clinicians increase early diagnosis and the initiation of therapy. While there is currently no cure for MS, the treatment landscape is rapidly changing, and this program provides a review of best practice guidelines and emerging treatment strategies, including the S1P drug treatment class. There are also inequities relating to the level of care white patients with MS receive compared to non-white patients with MS, especially African Americans and Hispanic-Latinx. This program educates clinicians on the racial and ethnic disparities that produce barriers for minorities concerning MS diagnosis and treatment and helps close the gap.
Host: Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, MD
This program examines the significant challenges encompassing the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including the need for quick and effective screening tools to help clinicians increase early diagnosis and the initiation of therapy. While there is currently no cure for MS, the treatment landscape is rapidly changing, and this program provides a review of best practice guidelines and emerging treatment strategies, including the S1P drug treatment class. There are also inequities relating to the level of care white patients with MS receive compared to non-white patients with MS, especially African Americans and Hispanic-Latinx. This program educates clinicians on the racial and ethnic disparities that produce barriers for minorities concerning MS diagnosis and treatment and helps close the gap.
Host: Mark S. Freedman, MSc, MD, FANA, FAAN, CSPQ, FRCPC
Host: Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, MD
This program examines the significant challenges encompassing the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including the need for quick and effective screening tools to help clinicians increase early diagnosis and the initiation of therapy. While there is currently no cure for MS, the treatment landscape is rapidly changing, and this program provides a review of best practice guidelines and emerging treatment strategies, including the S1P drug treatment class. There are also inequities relating to the level of care white patients with MS receive compared to non-white patients with MS, especially African Americans and Hispanic-Latinx. This program educates clinicians on the racial and ethnic disparities that produce barriers for minorities concerning MS diagnosis and treatment and helps close the gap.
Host: Mark S. Freedman, MSc, MD, FANA, FAAN, CSPQ, FRCPC
This program examines the significant challenges encompassing the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including the need for quick and effective screening tools to help clinicians increase early diagnosis and the initiation of therapy. While there is currently no cure for MS, the treatment landscape is rapidly changing, and this program provides a review of best practice guidelines and emerging treatment strategies, including the S1P drug treatment class. There are also inequities relating to the level of care white patients with MS receive compared to non-white patients with MS, especially African Americans and Hispanic-Latinx. This program educates clinicians on the racial and ethnic disparities that produce barriers for minorities concerning MS diagnosis and treatment and helps close the gap.
Host: Mark S. Freedman, MSc, MD, FANA, FAAN, CSPQ, FRCPC
This program examines the significant challenges encompassing the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including the need for quick and effective screening tools to help clinicians increase early diagnosis and the initiation of therapy. While there is currently no cure for MS, the treatment landscape is rapidly changing, and this program provides a review of best practice guidelines and emerging treatment strategies, including the S1P drug treatment class. There are also inequities relating to the level of care white patients with MS receive compared to non-white patients with MS, especially African Americans and Hispanic-Latinx. This program educates clinicians on the racial and ethnic disparities that produce barriers for minorities concerning MS diagnosis and treatment and helps close the gap.
Host: Mark S. Freedman, MSc, MD, FANA, FAAN, CSPQ, FRCPC
This program examines the significant challenges encompassing the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including the need for quick and effective screening tools to help clinicians increase early diagnosis and the initiation of therapy. While there is currently no cure for MS, the treatment landscape is rapidly changing, and this program provides a review of best practice guidelines and emerging treatment strategies, including the S1P drug treatment class. There are also inequities relating to the level of care white patients with MS receive compared to non-white patients with MS, especially African Americans and Hispanic-Latinx. This program educates clinicians on the racial and ethnic disparities that produce barriers for minorities concerning MS diagnosis and treatment and helps close the gap.
Host: Mark S. Freedman, MSc, MD, FANA, FAAN, CSPQ, FRCPC
Host: Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, MD
This program examines the significant challenges encompassing the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including the need for quick and effective screening tools to help clinicians increase early diagnosis and the initiation of therapy. While there is currently no cure for MS, the treatment landscape is rapidly changing, and this program provides a review of best practice guidelines and emerging treatment strategies, including the S1P drug treatment class. There are also inequities relating to the level of care white patients with MS receive compared to non-white patients with MS, especially African Americans and Hispanic-Latinx. This program educates clinicians on the racial and ethnic disparities that produce barriers for minorities concerning MS diagnosis and treatment and helps close the gap.
Host: Bianca Weinstock-Guttman, MD
This program examines the significant challenges encompassing the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including the need for quick and effective screening tools to help clinicians increase early diagnosis and the initiation of therapy. While there is currently no cure for MS, the treatment landscape is rapidly changing, and this program provides a review of best practice guidelines and emerging treatment strategies, including the S1P drug treatment class. There are also inequities relating to the level of care white patients with MS receive compared to non-white patients with MS, especially African Americans and Hispanic-Latinx. This program educates clinicians on the racial and ethnic disparities that produce barriers for minorities concerning MS diagnosis and treatment and helps close the gap.
Host: Christoph U. Correll, MD
Host: Leslie Citrome, MD, MPH
This program will concentrate on practical clinical strategies aimed at utilizing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics at an earlier stage to improve outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. These informative episodes will present optimal approaches for overcoming barriers to LAI utilization, identifying patients who would benefit from LAIs across the entire patient spectrum, employing assessment tools to measure patient improvement, and advocating for the early use of LAI antipsychotics as maintenance therapy in suboptimally treated or nonadherent schizophrenia patients.
Host: Leslie Citrome, MD, MPH
This program will concentrate on practical clinical strategies aimed at utilizing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics at an earlier stage to improve outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. These informative episodes will present optimal approaches for overcoming barriers to LAI utilization, identifying patients who would benefit from LAIs across the entire patient spectrum, employing assessment tools to measure patient improvement, and advocating for the early use of LAI antipsychotics as maintenance therapy in suboptimally treated or nonadherent schizophrenia patients.
Host: Christoph U. Correll, MD
This program will concentrate on practical clinical strategies aimed at utilizing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics at an earlier stage to improve outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. These informative episodes will present optimal approaches for overcoming barriers to LAI utilization, identifying patients who would benefit from LAIs across the entire patient spectrum, employing assessment tools to measure patient improvement, and advocating for the early use of LAI antipsychotics as maintenance therapy in suboptimally treated or nonadherent schizophrenia patients.
Host: Christoph U. Correll, MD
Host: Leslie Citrome, MD, MPH
This program will concentrate on practical clinical strategies aimed at utilizing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics at an earlier stage to improve outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. These informative episodes will present optimal approaches for overcoming barriers to LAI utilization, identifying patients who would benefit from LAIs across the entire patient spectrum, employing assessment tools to measure patient improvement, and advocating for the early use of LAI antipsychotics as maintenance therapy in suboptimally treated or nonadherent schizophrenia patients.
Host: Christoph U. Correll, MD
This program will concentrate on practical clinical strategies aimed at utilizing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics at an earlier stage to improve outcomes for individuals with schizophrenia. These informative episodes will present optimal approaches for overcoming barriers to LAI utilization, identifying patients who would benefit from LAIs across the entire patient spectrum, employing assessment tools to measure patient improvement, and advocating for the early use of LAI antipsychotics as maintenance therapy in suboptimally treated or nonadherent schizophrenia patients.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN
Guest: Carri Polick, PhD, RN
Two recent studies linked childhood stress and stressors experienced across the lifespan to the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. In fact, both childhood and adult stressors were associated with MS disability and the so-called invisible symptoms of pain interference and psychiatric morbidity while only adult stressors were related to relapse burden. Joining Dr. Andrew Wilner to discuss these findings and how they may shift our approach to caring for patients with MS is Dr. Carri Polick, a postdoctoral fellow and VA scholar in the Duke National Clinician Scholars Program.
Guest: Christena Raines, NP
Perinatal mood disorders are among the most common complications during pregnancy and immediately following delivery. So front line providers need to be able to initiate treatment. Perinatal Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at UNC Chapel Hill, Christena Raines, discusses her session at the 26th Annual Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Healthcare Conference and the importance of recognizing and treating perinatal mood disorders in our female patients.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Anibal Chertcoff, MD
According to a recent study, psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia may be early indicators of multiple sclerosis (MS) years before symptoms appear, which could enable the early diagnosis and treatment of patients with MS. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share key details and findings from this study is Dr. Anibal Chertcoff. Not only is Dr. Chertcoff the lead author of the study, but he’s also a postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia where his research centers on characterizing the multiple sclerosis prodrome.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Allison Andreno Norful, PhD, MPhil, MSN, BSN, ANP-BC
Emergency departments are demanding, causing ER nurses to experience high levels of work-related stress, and they're at a higher risk of burnout now more than ever before. But what are the causes and factors specific to emergency nurses that can lead to burnout, and why are these nurses leaving their positions? Those are the exact questions a recent study sought to answer, and here to break down the results with Dr. Charles Turck is Dr. Allison Norful, adult nurse practitioner and Assistant Professor of Nursing at Columbia School of Nursing.
Host: Michael E. Yurcheshen, MD, FAASM
Host: Kevin Trice, MD
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and experiencing non-restorative or poor-quality sleep; it often leaves individuals feeling unrefreshed upon awakening. Symptoms during the day may include fatigue, irritability, impaired focus, and excessive sleepiness. The condition can significantly deteriorate a person’s quality of life, leading to reduced productivity, impaired cognitive function, mood disturbances, and an increased risk of accidents or injuries due to daytime sleepiness.
This educational program delves into the pathophysiology and diagnosis of insomnia as well as the role of the orexin system in the sleep/wake cycle. The program also evaluates the latest treatments, including the dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), daridorexant, and lemborexant, and how these DORAs compare to other insomnia treatments with the aim of improving treatment choices, reducing adverse events, and improving patient outcomes.
Host: Kevin Trice, MD
Host: Michael E. Yurcheshen, MD, FAASM
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and experiencing non-restorative or poor-quality sleep; it often leaves individuals feeling unrefreshed upon awakening. Symptoms during the day may include fatigue, irritability, impaired focus, and excessive sleepiness. The condition can significantly deteriorate a person’s quality of life, leading to reduced productivity, impaired cognitive function, mood disturbances, and an increased risk of accidents or injuries due to daytime sleepiness.
This educational program delves into the pathophysiology and diagnosis of insomnia as well as the role of the orexin system in the sleep/wake cycle. The program also evaluates the latest treatments, including the dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), daridorexant, and lemborexant, and how these DORAs compare to other insomnia treatments with the aim of improving treatment choices, reducing adverse events, and improving patient outcomes.
Host: Kevin Trice, MD
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and experiencing non-restorative or poor-quality sleep; it often leaves individuals feeling unrefreshed upon awakening. Symptoms during the day may include fatigue, irritability, impaired focus, and excessive sleepiness. The condition can significantly deteriorate a person’s quality of life, leading to reduced productivity, impaired cognitive function, mood disturbances, and an increased risk of accidents or injuries due to daytime sleepiness.
This educational program delves into the pathophysiology and diagnosis of insomnia as well as the role of the orexin system in the sleep/wake cycle. The program also evaluates the latest treatments, including the dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), daridorexant, and lemborexant, and how these DORAs compare to other insomnia treatments with the aim of improving treatment choices, reducing adverse events, and improving patient outcomes.
Host: Michael E. Yurcheshen, MD, FAASM
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and experiencing non-restorative or poor-quality sleep; it often leaves individuals feeling unrefreshed upon awakening. Symptoms during the day may include fatigue, irritability, impaired focus, and excessive sleepiness. The condition can significantly deteriorate a person’s quality of life, leading to reduced productivity, impaired cognitive function, mood disturbances, and an increased risk of accidents or injuries due to daytime sleepiness.
This educational program delves into the pathophysiology and diagnosis of insomnia as well as the role of the orexin system in the sleep/wake cycle. The program also evaluates the latest treatments, including the dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), daridorexant, and lemborexant, and how these DORAs compare to other insomnia treatments with the aim of improving treatment choices, reducing adverse events, and improving patient outcomes.
Host: Kevin Trice, MD
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and experiencing non-restorative or poor-quality sleep; it often leaves individuals feeling unrefreshed upon awakening. Symptoms during the day may include fatigue, irritability, impaired focus, and excessive sleepiness. The condition can significantly deteriorate a person’s quality of life, leading to reduced productivity, impaired cognitive function, mood disturbances, and an increased risk of accidents or injuries due to daytime sleepiness.
This educational program delves into the pathophysiology and diagnosis of insomnia as well as the role of the orexin system in the sleep/wake cycle. The program also evaluates the latest treatments, including the dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), daridorexant, and lemborexant, and how these DORAs compare to other insomnia treatments with the aim of improving treatment choices, reducing adverse events, and improving patient outcomes.
Host: Michael E. Yurcheshen, MD, FAASM
Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and experiencing non-restorative or poor-quality sleep; it often leaves individuals feeling unrefreshed upon awakening. Symptoms during the day may include fatigue, irritability, impaired focus, and excessive sleepiness. The condition can significantly deteriorate a person’s quality of life, leading to reduced productivity, impaired cognitive function, mood disturbances, and an increased risk of accidents or injuries due to daytime sleepiness.
This educational program delves into the pathophysiology and diagnosis of insomnia as well as the role of the orexin system in the sleep/wake cycle. The program also evaluates the latest treatments, including the dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), daridorexant, and lemborexant, and how these DORAs compare to other insomnia treatments with the aim of improving treatment choices, reducing adverse events, and improving patient outcomes.
Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Guest: Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA
From a women's mental health pre-conference to new mechanisms of action coming into psychiatry for the first time in decades, there’s a lot to look forward to at this year’s meeting. Join Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley as she gets more highlights from Dr. Craig Chepke, Medical Director of Excel Psychiatric Associates and Psych Congress 2023 Scientific Advisor.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, MS
Our understanding of depression has evolved over the past several decades, leading us to some potential new treatment options that focus on neuroplasticity. Learn more about the history of depression treatment approaches and the emerging concept of neuroplasticity with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Joseph Goldberg, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
August 2023 US.UNB.X.23.00071
Host: Catherine Sheahan, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Many patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) do not adequately respond to or fail first-line antidepressant therapy causing significant setbacks in patient care and dramatic decreases in QoL. The lack of agreement on approaching the next treatment step creates a significant gap, leading to suboptimally treated MDD. Clinicians have the option to augment therapy or switch to another class of antidepressants to improve the management of a patient’s residual symptoms of MDD. This program will help highlight the appropriate treatment for individuals with MDD who are suboptimally treated and provide evidence-based best practices related to making a timely switch from a first-line to a second-line antidepressant or augmenting the current treatment option.
Host: Denise Vanacore, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Host: Catherine Sheahan, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Many patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) do not adequately respond to or fail first-line antidepressant therapy causing significant setbacks in patient care and dramatic decreases in QoL. The lack of agreement on approaching the next treatment step creates a significant gap, leading to suboptimally treated MDD. Clinicians have the option to augment therapy or switch to another class of antidepressants to improve the management of a patient’s residual symptoms of MDD. This program will help highlight the appropriate treatment for individuals with MDD who are suboptimally treated and provide evidence-based best practices related to making a timely switch from a first-line to a second-line antidepressant or augmenting the current treatment option.
Host: Denise Vanacore, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Many patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) do not adequately respond to or fail first-line antidepressant therapy causing significant setbacks in patient care and dramatic decreases in QoL. The lack of agreement on approaching the next treatment step creates a significant gap, leading to suboptimally treated MDD. Clinicians have the option to augment therapy or switch to another class of antidepressants to improve the management of a patient’s residual symptoms of MDD. This program will help highlight the appropriate treatment for individuals with MDD who are suboptimally treated and provide evidence-based best practices related to making a timely switch from a first-line to a second-line antidepressant or augmenting the current treatment option.
Host: Catherine Sheahan, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Many patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) do not adequately respond to or fail first-line antidepressant therapy causing significant setbacks in patient care and dramatic decreases in QoL. The lack of agreement on approaching the next treatment step creates a significant gap, leading to suboptimally treated MDD. Clinicians have the option to augment therapy or switch to another class of antidepressants to improve the management of a patient’s residual symptoms of MDD. This program will help highlight the appropriate treatment for individuals with MDD who are suboptimally treated and provide evidence-based best practices related to making a timely switch from a first-line to a second-line antidepressant or augmenting the current treatment option.
Host: Denise Vanacore, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Many patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) do not adequately respond to or fail first-line antidepressant therapy causing significant setbacks in patient care and dramatic decreases in QoL. The lack of agreement on approaching the next treatment step creates a significant gap, leading to suboptimally treated MDD. Clinicians have the option to augment therapy or switch to another class of antidepressants to improve the management of a patient’s residual symptoms of MDD. This program will help highlight the appropriate treatment for individuals with MDD who are suboptimally treated and provide evidence-based best practices related to making a timely switch from a first-line to a second-line antidepressant or augmenting the current treatment option.
Host: Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA
Guest: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP
Before COVID-19, HCPs and patients had a lot of access to virtual healthcare, but it wasn’t being fully utilized. So what should we know about the ongoing use of telemedicine and the Ryan Haight Act? Take a deep dive with Dr. Mary Katherine Cheeley as she speaks with Ashley Baker, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Co-Founder of Ascend Integrative Medicine in Boston, MA.
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Guest: William E. Hauter, MD
Illinois lawmakers are taking steps to end intrusive mental health questionnaires for physician licensures. To learn more about Illinois House Bill 3109 and how you can get involved, join Dr. Michael Greenberg as he sits down with Dr. Bill Hauter, Illinois State Representative and Anesthesiologist.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Lokesh Shahani, MD, PhD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
Due to their clinical overlap, distinguishing between neurocognitive and psychiatric disorders can be challenging, but an accurate diagnosis is crucial for timely assessment and treatment. Find out how we can better identify and treat complex neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Lokesh Shahani, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School who presented on this exact topic at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting.
Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Rajesh Rajagopalan Tampi, MBBS, MS, DFAPA
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) refers to a group of noncognitive symptoms that commonly occur in patients with dementia. While data shows efficacy for treatment modalities for these symptoms and behaviors, the use of psychotropic medications has been met with controversy due to their adverse effects. Tune in to hear Dr. Rajesh Tampi, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Creighton School of Medicine, discuss how we can address those controversies while providing optimal care for our patients, which was the focus of his presentation at the 2023 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.
Guest: Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
New guidelines regarding the screening, diagnosis, and pharmacological treatment of perinatal mental health conditions as well as resources like in-depth toolkits and implementation guides are now available to help optimize the management of patients with perinatal mental health conditions. Find out how these tools can help you better address one of the most common complications of pregnancy with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Chan Medical School who presented a few sessions focusing on this exact topic at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.
Guest: Tiffany A. Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG
According to a poster that was featured at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, only 75 percent of patients at UMass Chan Medical School were screened for perinatal mental health conditions, and of those screened, white patients were more likely to be connected with appropriate care and treatment than black or Hispanic patients. Dive deeper into the findings that underscore the importance of addressing disparities and inequities in perinatal depression care with Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Chan Medical School.
Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Rajesh Rajagopalan Tampi, MBBS, MS, DFAPA
Here to share some of the key presentations at the 2023 American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting is Dr. Raj Tampi, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Creighton School of Medicine.
Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Rajesh Rajagopalan Tampi, MBBS, MS, DFAPA
Find out what previous and ongoing clinical trials are telling us about the use of cannabinoids to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) with Dr. Jerome Lisk and Dr. Raj Tampi, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Creighton School of Medicine.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, Author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens"
Guest: Ronald Pies, MD
Does psychiatry want to become almost exclusively focused on biology and medication? We’ll hear Dr. Pies’ perspective on psychiatry as he speaks about his book, titled Psychiatry at the Crossroads: Can Psychiatry Find the Path to a Truly Humanistic Science? Tune in with Dr. Andrew Wilner and Dr. Ronald Pies, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at State University of New York Upstate Medical University and a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, MS
Given the nature of symptom presentation of bipolar depression, patients can go undiagnosed for months, if not years. Moreover, these patients are at the risk of being misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression rather than bipolar depression, causing them to be at greater risk for being mismanaged. Effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression is vital to enhance their quality of life and reduce functional disability. Health care providers (HCPs) need to be aware of the shortcomings of traditional monotherapy and adjunctive therapies; considering the ramifications associated with their side effects and efficacy, they have both adherence challenges and significant relapse rates. Additionally, HCPs must stay abreast of the pharmacological profiles of new and emerging agents.
This program discusses the timely diagnosis and effective management of bipolar 1 and 2 depression. Furthermore, clinicians will become familiar with algorithms and guidelines for effectively diagnosing and managing patients with bipolar depression. Through the timely diagnosis and effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression, these patients spend less time unwell and their overall quality of life and functional outcomes are positively impacted.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, MS
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
Given the nature of symptom presentation of bipolar depression, patients can go undiagnosed for months, if not years. Moreover, these patients are at the risk of being misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression rather than bipolar depression, causing them to be at greater risk for being mismanaged. Effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression is vital to enhance their quality of life and reduce functional disability. Health care providers (HCPs) need to be aware of the shortcomings of traditional monotherapy and adjunctive therapies; considering the ramifications associated with their side effects and efficacy, they have both adherence challenges and significant relapse rates. Additionally, HCPs must stay abreast of the pharmacological profiles of new and emerging agents.
This program discusses the timely diagnosis and effective management of bipolar 1 and 2 depression. Furthermore, clinicians will become familiar with algorithms and guidelines for effectively diagnosing and managing patients with bipolar depression. Through the timely diagnosis and effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression, these patients spend less time unwell and their overall quality of life and functional outcomes are positively impacted.
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
Given the nature of symptom presentation of bipolar depression, patients can go undiagnosed for months, if not years. Moreover, these patients are at the risk of being misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression rather than bipolar depression, causing them to be at greater risk for being mismanaged. Effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression is vital to enhance their quality of life and reduce functional disability. Health care providers (HCPs) need to be aware of the shortcomings of traditional monotherapy and adjunctive therapies; considering the ramifications associated with their side effects and efficacy, they have both adherence challenges and significant relapse rates. Additionally, HCPs must stay abreast of the pharmacological profiles of new and emerging agents.
This program discusses the timely diagnosis and effective management of bipolar 1 and 2 depression. Furthermore, clinicians will become familiar with algorithms and guidelines for effectively diagnosing and managing patients with bipolar depression. Through the timely diagnosis and effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression, these patients spend less time unwell and their overall quality of life and functional outcomes are positively impacted.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, MS
Given the nature of symptom presentation of bipolar depression, patients can go undiagnosed for months, if not years. Moreover, these patients are at the risk of being misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression rather than bipolar depression, causing them to be at greater risk for being mismanaged. Effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression is vital to enhance their quality of life and reduce functional disability. Health care providers (HCPs) need to be aware of the shortcomings of traditional monotherapy and adjunctive therapies; considering the ramifications associated with their side effects and efficacy, they have both adherence challenges and significant relapse rates. Additionally, HCPs must stay abreast of the pharmacological profiles of new and emerging agents.
This program discusses the timely diagnosis and effective management of bipolar 1 and 2 depression. Furthermore, clinicians will become familiar with algorithms and guidelines for effectively diagnosing and managing patients with bipolar depression. Through the timely diagnosis and effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression, these patients spend less time unwell and their overall quality of life and functional outcomes are positively impacted.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, MS
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
Given the nature of symptom presentation of bipolar depression, patients can go undiagnosed for months, if not years. Moreover, these patients are at the risk of being misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression rather than bipolar depression, causing them to be at greater risk for being mismanaged. Effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression is vital to enhance their quality of life and reduce functional disability. Health care providers (HCPs) need to be aware of the shortcomings of traditional monotherapy and adjunctive therapies; considering the ramifications associated with their side effects and efficacy, they have both adherence challenges and significant relapse rates. Additionally, HCPs must stay abreast of the pharmacological profiles of new and emerging agents.
This program discusses the timely diagnosis and effective management of bipolar 1 and 2 depression. Furthermore, clinicians will become familiar with algorithms and guidelines for effectively diagnosing and managing patients with bipolar depression. Through the timely diagnosis and effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression, these patients spend less time unwell and their overall quality of life and functional outcomes are positively impacted.
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
Given the nature of symptom presentation of bipolar depression, patients can go undiagnosed for months, if not years. Moreover, these patients are at the risk of being misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression rather than bipolar depression, causing them to be at greater risk for being mismanaged. Effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression is vital to enhance their quality of life and reduce functional disability. Health care providers (HCPs) need to be aware of the shortcomings of traditional monotherapy and adjunctive therapies; considering the ramifications associated with their side effects and efficacy, they have both adherence challenges and significant relapse rates. Additionally, HCPs must stay abreast of the pharmacological profiles of new and emerging agents.
This program discusses the timely diagnosis and effective management of bipolar 1 and 2 depression. Furthermore, clinicians will become familiar with algorithms and guidelines for effectively diagnosing and managing patients with bipolar depression. Through the timely diagnosis and effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression, these patients spend less time unwell and their overall quality of life and functional outcomes are positively impacted.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, MS
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
Given the nature of symptom presentation of bipolar depression, patients can go undiagnosed for months, if not years. Moreover, these patients are at the risk of being misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression rather than bipolar depression, causing them to be at greater risk for being mismanaged. Effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression is vital to enhance their quality of life and reduce functional disability. Health care providers (HCPs) need to be aware of the shortcomings of traditional monotherapy and adjunctive therapies; considering the ramifications associated with their side effects and efficacy, they have both adherence challenges and significant relapse rates. Additionally, HCPs must stay abreast of the pharmacological profiles of new and emerging agents.
This program discusses the timely diagnosis and effective management of bipolar 1 and 2 depression. Furthermore, clinicians will become familiar with algorithms and guidelines for effectively diagnosing and managing patients with bipolar depression. Through the timely diagnosis and effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression, these patients spend less time unwell and their overall quality of life and functional outcomes are positively impacted.
Guest: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, MS
Guest: Manpreet Kaur Singh, MD, MS
Given the nature of symptom presentation of bipolar depression, patients can go undiagnosed for months, if not years. Moreover, these patients are at the risk of being misdiagnosed as having unipolar depression rather than bipolar depression, causing them to be at greater risk for being mismanaged. Effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression is vital to enhance their quality of life and reduce functional disability. Health care providers (HCPs) need to be aware of the shortcomings of traditional monotherapy and adjunctive therapies; considering the ramifications associated with their side effects and efficacy, they have both adherence challenges and significant relapse rates. Additionally, HCPs must stay abreast of the pharmacological profiles of new and emerging agents.
This program discusses the timely diagnosis and effective management of bipolar 1 and 2 depression. Furthermore, clinicians will become familiar with algorithms and guidelines for effectively diagnosing and managing patients with bipolar depression. Through the timely diagnosis and effective management of patients with bipolar 1 and 2 depression, these patients spend less time unwell and their overall quality of life and functional outcomes are positively impacted.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Megan E. Riehl, PsyD
In an age where there’s an app for everything, are smartphone apps and other technology-enable solutions revolutionizing mental health treatment in patients with GI challenges? Dr. Neil Nandi speaks with Dr. Megan Riehl from the University of Michigan to explore the capabilities of these technologies and their role in treatment.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, Author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens"
Guest: Marilyn J. Wooley PhD
Due to the nature of their work, first responders may be at a higher risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So how can clinicians help their front-line patients with PTSD? Dr. Andrew Wilner will discuss this with Dr. Marilyn Wooley, Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating first responders and author of the book, How Heroes Heal: Stories of First Responders and the Journey from Posttraumatic Stress Injury to Posttraumatic Growth.
Host: Sara W. Koblitz
Guest: Michael J. Thorpy, MD
While most clinicians are aware of a drug being either “approved” or “not approved” by the FDA, many are not familiar with the term “tentative approval.” Leading experts, attorney Sara Koblitz, JD, and Dr. Michael Thorpy, review the FDA approval process, explore how “tentative approval” is currently impacting treatment in the field of sleep medicine, and discuss how “non-drug” issues are related to delayed FDA approval. Review the latest safety and efficacy pivotal trial data associated with once-nightly sodium oxybate and find out if we’re truly on the cusp of a new awakening in sleep medicine.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: David Mohr, PhD
In addition to potentially improving access to mental health care, digital tools have also been shown to improve symptoms in many types of mental illness1 and can serve as an adjunct to psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy. Despite this, these tools have not yet been widely adopted in the United States. So what are some strategies we can use to implement these tools and develop an improved framework? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to discuss mental health treatments and their application in clinical practice is Dr. David Mohr, a Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
Reference:
- Mohr DC, Azocar F, Bertagnolli A, et al. Banbury Forum Consensus Statement on the Path Forward for Digital Mental Health Treatment. Psychiatr Serv. 2021;72(6):677-683.
December 2022 US.UNB.X.22.00074
Host: Anita H. Clayton, MD
Guest: Jennifer L. Payne, MD
This animated Women’s Health 2022 lecture features a discussion between Drs. Jennifer Payne and Anita Clayton who clearly highlight the importance of screening for perinatal and postpartum depression (PPD). Our experts delve into the critical importance of proactively diagnosing and treating women during the various stages of pregnancy and review the latest therapies that specifically target PPD. Find out how these therapies compare to traditional antidepressants and how PPD treatment can improve the health and quality of life for patients and their families. What changes can you implement into your clinical practice to improve maternal and infant health?
Guest: Matt Birnholz, MD
Could an oral compound represent a new class of psychotropic agent with a non-D2-receptor binding mechanism of action for the treatment of psychosis in schizophrenia? That’s what the authors of a recent study wanted to find out, and it’s what Dr. Matt Birnholz explores in this Audio Abstract.
To review the full abstract, please click here.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Philip D. Harvey, PhD
The current therapies we have available for schizophrenia are very effective at reducing psychotic symptoms in most patients, but for about 30 percent of patients, adverse events and suboptimal treatment responses can take a heavy toll. Could emerging therapies help us address these unmet needs? Learn more about the efficacy and tolerability limitations of current treatment options and what’s on the horizon with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Philip Harvey from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA
Trace amine-associated receptor type 1 (TAAR1) is thought to be the most important receptor for treating neuropsychiatric disorders, and it could provide more benefits and medications to patients with these illnesses. To discover more, Dr. Charles Turck, is joined by Dr. Craig Chepke, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Host: Jose Rubio, MD
If clinicians can better understand the pathophysiology of schizophrenia, it could lead to more therapeutic options for this illness. So which potential mechanisms could be involved in its pathophysiology and in the discovery of more treatments for schizophrenia? Learn more about this illness with Dr. Jose Rubio, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Behavioral Science at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Deborah L. Korn, PsyD
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an interactive psychotherapy used to relieve stress and reduce symptoms of trauma. It is most commonly associated with the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But can this therapy also treat other stress-related disorders? To go into further detail, Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. Deborah Korn, a clinical psychologist in private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts and co-author of the book titled Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal.
Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc
Guest: Siwen Wang, MD
Have our patients experienced anxiety, depression, and stress following a COVID-19 infection? Joining Mario Nacinovich to dive into emerging research on post-COVID-19 psychological distress is Dr. Siwen Wang, a researcher in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Kirstin Leitner, MD
Current screening tools for postpartum depression may have limitations, but a new texting service as part of the Healing at Home program may help clinicians detect postpartum depression earlier. Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. Kirstin Leitner to take a look at this program and its impacts.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Daniel R. Karlin, MD, MA
Digital tools have emerged as one of the newest therapeutic modalities for behavior modification in several chronic psychiatric diseases,1 such as major depressive disorder, chronic insomnia, and substance use disorders. But what exactly are these digital tools, and what does their use look like in practice? Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to answer those and other key questions regarding the use of digital tools in psychiatry is Dr. Daniel Karlin, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University in Boston and Chief Medical Officer at MindMed in New York City.
References:
- Patel NA, Butte AJ. Characteristics and challenges of the clinical pipeline of digital therapeutics. NPJ Digit Med. 2020;3:159.
August 2022 US.UNB.X.22.00018
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA
Although we’ve made some progress in the treatment of schizophrenia, unmet needs still remain. So what are the new mechanism of actions being explored in the treatment of this disease? To learn more about the updates featured at the 2022 Psych Congress, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Craig Chepke, Medical Director of Excel Psychiatric Associates and member of the Psych Congress Steering Committee.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Matthew N. Brams, MD
Since the use of digital tools in psychiatry and mental health treatment is already a reality, it’s important to know how to find the digital tool that best suits your and your patients’ needs and—perhaps even more importantly—how to encourage patients to use the tool. That’s why Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Matthew Brams, who shares the benefits of digital tools, the data he’s able to gain from them, how he talks to patients, and more.
July 2022 US.UNB.X.22.00009
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Nick Kusnezov, MD
Can you balance locum tenens with a full-time career? To answer that question, Dr. Charles Turck is joined by board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, to walk us through his journey from joining the military to locum tenens.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Roni Devlin, MD
As rates of burnout continue to rise in the healthcare community, how can help our female physicians combat it? Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Roni Devlin, to discuss how we can prevent burnout for female physicians.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, Author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens"
Guest: Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder characterized by symptoms that negatively affect a patient’s mental and emotional behaviors. And although there are current treatment options including first and second-generation antipsychotics, treatment challenges still persist. That’s why Dr. Andrew Wilner speaks to psychiatrist Dr. Craig Chepke from Excel Psychiatric Associates to discuss clinical strategies that can help optimize outcomes for our patients.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, Author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens"
Guest: Zachary Marcum, PharmD, PhD
Hypertension affects nearly half of adults in the United States and is associated with cognitive decline and dementia. A wide variety of antihypertensive medications are prescribed to millions of people to control blood pressure and prevent vascular dementia. Could it be that certain medications are better than others in preventing brain injury from chronic hypertension? Dr. Andrew Wilner is joined by Dr. Zachary Marcum, Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy-University of Washington, to discuss his recent study investigating the association between certain hypertension medications and reduced cognitive impairment.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Trevor Cabrera, MD
What’s it like becoming a locum tenens physician right out of residency? Dr. Charles Turck joins Dr. Trevor Cabrera, a Board-Certified pediatrician who trained in Houston, Texas, to share his firsthand experience and offer advice for residents.
Host: Jeffery D. Dunn, PharmD, MBA
Guest: Gary M. Owens, MD
Guest: Anita L. Nelson, MD
Are you ready to see what is on the horizon to more effectively navigate vasomotor symptoms (VMS)? Join Drs. Dunn, Owens, and Nelson as they discuss highlights from a symposium held at AMCP 2022 featuring the latest data on the impact of menopause and evolving treatments options. They provide guidance, context, and recommendations for the medical management of VMS beyond estrogen. The nonhormonal treatment options that are currently being studied represent a new horizon for both patients and payers.
Host: Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Samantha Conroy, MD
Locum tenens can improve quality of care around the globe—especially in remote and underserved communities. To share how, Dr. Paul Doghramji joins Dr. Samantha Conroy, a family practice obstetrician to share her experiences working as a locum tenens obstetrician in underserved communities.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Maurice G. Sholas, MD, PhD
After years of serving the New Orleans community, one physician decided to pursue locum tenens work. Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Dr. Maurice Sholas, a pediatric physical rehabilitation physician, to share his experiences with locum tenens and in New Orleans.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Trevor Cabrera, MD
What’s it like becoming a locum tenens physician right out of residency? Dr. Charles Turck joins Dr. Trevor Cabrera, a Board-Certified pediatrician who trained in Houston, Texas, to share his firsthand experience and offer advice for residents.
Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Peter Whitehouse, MD, PhD
Guest: Daniel George, MSc, PhD
Although there’s still no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, we’ve made great strides in understanding the tragic disease that affects more than 50 million people worldwide. So what are the latest updates in treating and alleviating this disease? To learn more about what’s new in Alzheimer’s disease research, Dr. Jerome Lisk speaks with Dr. Peter Whitehouse and Dr. Daniel George, co-authors of American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society.
Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Peter Whitehouse, MD, PhD
The FDA’s recent approval of aducanumab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease has been met with a controversial response. So what do we need to know about this new drug and its potential to treat this progressive neurological disorder? Dr. Jerome Lisk is joined by Dr. Peter Whitehouse from Case Western Reserve University to break down the approval of this new drug and what it could mean for patients.
Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Ashok K. Shetty, PhD
Gulf War Illness is a chronic condition characterized by physiological and psychological symptoms, including cognitive dysfunction, memory problems, and depression. But what’s currently known about this debilitating condition that affects nearly 30 percent of Gulf War veterans? And how can we treat them? Find out with Dr. Jerome Lisk as he speaks with Dr. Ashok Shetty from Texas A&M University College of Medicine.
Host: George I. Papakostas, MD
Host: Larry Culpepper, MD, MPH
This Expert Exchange webcast is designed to help clinicians achieve better outcomes in patients with MDD who have an inadequate initial treatment response.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: Joseph E. Bavaria, MD
Featuring a wide range of disciplines and a new approach to comprehensive care, what do we need to know about the Aorta Center at Penn Medicine? Dr. John Russell is joined by Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria to dive into this aortic program and discuss a new approach to comprehensive care.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Margaret Chisolm, MD
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the handbook traditionally used by healthcare professionals to guide the diagnosis of psychiatric conditions, but a number of psychiatrists advocate for the perspectives approach, which extends beyond the DSM model. So how exactly do these two models differ? And how might this newer approach impact our patients? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to answer those and other key questions on the perspectives approach to diagnosing and treating patients with mental illness is Dr. Margaret Chisolm, author of From Survive to Thrive: Living Your Best Life with Mental Illness.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Kellie Moore, ND
We've all heard the phrase "you are what you eat." But are we now at a point where science is backing up that old saying? To find out how our diet can impact our cognitive function and mood, Dr. Hector Chapa speaks with naturopathic physician Dr. Kellie Moore. Together, they’ll review the foods that we should eat versus avoid and the resources we can use to help our patients have a healthy mind and body.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, Author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens"
Guest: Jose Rubio, MD
Schizophrenia is rarely a single-episode illness. In fact, 8 out of 10 patients will experience a relapse of symptoms after initial treatment. So how can we help reduce the frequency of relapse—and even non-adherence—among our patients with schizophrenia? To find out, Dr. Andrew Wilner is joined by Dr. Jose Rubio, psychiatrist at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, to talk about the use of long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics for schizophrenia treatment.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: R. Scott Turner, MD, PhD
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible, age-related, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by gradual decline in understanding, memory, and ability to perform activities of daily living. It is the most common cause of dementia worldwide and its’ prevalence continues to grow in part because of the aging world population. AD is characterized classically by two hallmark pathologies: β-amyloid plaque deposition and neurofibrillary tangles of hyperphosphorylated tau. Diagnosis is based upon clinical presentation fulfilling several criteria including fluid and imaging biomarkers. Until recently, current therapies were limited to delaying cognitive decline in some patients, but not treating the underlying causes of the disease nor halting the progression of the disease. This program discusses recent advances in our understanding of the clinical evaluation for early and accurate diagnosis, newly approved and emerging disease-modifying therapies, as well as non-pharmacological strategies for the management of patients with AD.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Kathryn Gallagher, MS, RN, BSN
Guest: Kate Newcomb-DeSanto, MSN, RN, MSW
What does Penn Medicine’s newly-opened patient room facility have to offer? Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Penn Medicine Clinical Advisors Kathy Gallagher and Kate Newcomb-DeSanto to discuss the new pavilion and how it's revolutionizing patient care.
Host: Michael E. Thase, MD
Guest: Sagar V. Parikh, MD
Depression can cause a multitude of symptoms, many of which are associated with impairment that, if not treated appropriately, can go on for months or even years. With traditional antidepressants having a longer time to onset, the role of rapid-acting agents can greatly improve the quality of life for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Dr. Michael Thase and Dr. Sagar Parikh discuss the clinical diagnosis of MDD and the role of emerging neuroactive steroids. Tune in and fasten your seat belt for faster results!
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Sandy Marks
Guest: Kim Horvath, JD
Guest: Kyle Thomson, JD
With telehealth services expanding during the COVID-19 pandemic, has our access to them changed? To better understand this, Dr. Charles Turck meets with Sandy Marks, Kim Horvath, and Kyle Thomson from the AMA to explore what’s been done to provide Medicare coverage during a public health emergency and what’s on the horizon for telehealth access.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Kevin Black, MD
Hallucinations and delusions cause a significant number of hospitalizations and nursing home admissions for our patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Listen to Dr Kevin Black share his approach to timely diagnosis and evidence-based management that can improve the daily lives of these patients and their caregivers.
Kevin Black, MDProfessor of Psychiatry, Neurology, Radiology, and Neurobiology
Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri
Host: Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD
Guest: Lois E. Krahn, MD
Tune in to hear about new treatments for patients with narcolepsy. Data were recently presented at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting, and Drs. Clete Kushida and Lois Krahn are breaking it down for you: they examine the evolving treatment landscape and dive into the latest research on currently available and emerging pharmacologic options including the expanding range of oxybate therapies. Join us and find out why it’s such an exciting time to be caring for patients with narcolepsy.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Emily Carroll, JD, MSW
The No Surprises Act aims to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. But how exactly does it go about doing that, and what’s the current status of its implementation? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share progress and challenges associated with the No Surprises Act is Ms. Emily Carroll, a senior legislative attorney for the American Medical Association's Advocacy Resource Center.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Sarah Ali, MD
From working in a big city to taking on an assignment in a small mountain village, Dr. Sarah Ali from the Ventura County Medical Center joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to talk about her adventures abroad with locum tenens and share key lessons she learned along the way.
Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Tissa Wijeratne MD PhD FRACP FRCP FAAN
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and clinicians alike have strived to address the mysteries surrounding the virus, including its long-term side effects on patients. So what we do need to know about the emerging syndrome pointing to COVID-19’s neurological and cognitive impacts? To find out, Dr. Jerome Lisk is joined by Dr. Tissa Wijeratne, the Director of the Department of Neurology and Stroke Services at the University of Melbourne, to talk about post-COVID-19 neurological syndrome.
Host: Anita H. Clayton, MD
Guest: Nancy Byatt, DO
Guest: Jennifer L. Payne, MD
In this panel discussion, Drs. Anita Clayton, Jennifer Payne, and Nancy Byatt walk us through two clinical cases of postpartum depression. Listen in as they discuss optimal strategies to screen, diagnosis, and treat patients, as well as go over the newer class of medications specifically targeted at treating PPD.
Host: Anita H. Clayton, MD
Listen in as Dr. Anita Clayton takes us through the importance of screening for postpartum depression (PPD) and reaching an early diagnosis in the perinatal and postnatal stages of pregnancy. This Women’s Health 2021 lecture also covers the exciting new agents that are targeted specifically for PPD. Find out how they compare to the traditional antidepressants and how they can improve the quality of life for your patients with PPD.
Host: Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
Guest: Charles L. Raison, MD
This patient-provider role play webcast is designed to provide clinicians with effective communication strategies for discussing long-acting injectable antipsychotics with patients in a variety of scenarios.
Host: Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
Guest: Martha Sajatovic, MD
This Expert Exchange webcast is designed to help clinicians determine the appropriate time to initiate LAI therapy in patients with bipolar disorder, and how to discuss that treatment decision with patients.
Host: Paul P. Doghramji, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Mojgan Saber, MD
Can Locum Tenens be an option for healthcare professionals just completing their residency? Dr. Paul Doghramji is joined by Dr. Mojgan Saber to share her own experience as well as tips and tricks for residents looking at Locum Tenens right after residency.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Shay Walters
Mrs. Shay Walters was just 15 years old when she first became involved with substance use, and it wouldn’t be until years later that she would finally overcome her addiction. Her story, however, is far from the only one like it. Millions of Americans currently struggle with addiction, which is why she founded the “From Prison to Purpose” Facebook group that now has half a million followers. And to further help those who are trapped under drug addiction and even the clinicians who care for those patients, Mrs. Walters joins Dr. Hector Chapa to share her inspiring story.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, Author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens"
Guest: Nicola Cascella, MD
Although there’s currently no cure for schizophrenia, it can be managed with therapy and medication—for some patients, that is. In fact, up to one-half of patients with severe symptoms don’t respond to medication. So how are we to care for this large percentage of patients living with treatment-resistant schizophrenia? That’s the question Dr. Andrew Wilner asks Dr. Nicola Cascella, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine who recently conducted a case study exploring the potential use of deep brain stimulation for patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Lionel Phillips, MBA
Learn why diversity in clinical trials is so important to community health. Two experts discuss the key role that trusted messengers play in enrollment, why it is critical to break the cycle of medical mistrust, and the downstream effect of a lack of diversity in clinical trials.
Host: Louis Kuritzky, MD
Guest: Karl Doghramji, MD, FAASM, DFAPA
Guest: Julie Flygare, JD
Guest: Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD
Excessive sleepiness is a common, highly impactful problem not commonly reported and frequently misdiagnosed by physicians. While prevalence reports of narcolepsy vary, patients often do not seek medical advice for their symptoms or, if they do, they receive inaccurate diagnoses. Because of this, it’s possible that more than 1 in 2000 people are living with narcolepsy. It may even take 10 to 15 years to be diagnosed, during which time these patients are impaired. What signs and symptoms are both clinicians and patients missing?
Tune in to hear a patient, Julie Flygare, JD, recount her bizarre symptoms and receive clinical tips on how to improve your identification of overlooked sleep disorders and narcolepsy. Drs. Zee, Doghramji, and Kuritzky provide their clinical insight and expertise on this serious medical condition that continues to be grossly misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, and undermanaged. By improving your ability to detect, accurately diagnose, and appropriately manage narcolepsy, you can improve the quality of life and health outcomes for your patients. Find out what subtle signs and red flags you need to be on the lookout for and what exciting therapies are now available for these patients.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Sateria Venable
Regional healthcare disparities are biases that are based on where people live. Are your patients’ treatment options being impacted and limited by their geographical location? Join us as our two experts discuss how to support broader policy issues and highlight the importance of diagnostic algorithms that have been developed with diverse input. These steps may be of value in your clinical practice to ensure all patients have equal access to care regardless of their epidemiologic, socioeconomic, or insurance circumstances.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Robert O. Roswell, MD, FACC, FACP
Diversifying our physician workforce so that it is more racially, ethnically, and geographically balanced can ultimately have a positive impact on community health. Join us as two experts discuss how pipeline programs reaching children as early as elementary school can help ensure workplace diversity. Also find out how clinicians can be advocates for their patients by helping to disentangle them from structural inequities and working towards policy changes. There’s a lot than can be done to provide more balanced care, but we need to look beyond simple fixes to the root causes of the issues. So find your bandwidth – that’s what you can do today – and discover why it’s so important to move upstream to solve the problems manifesting downstream.
Host: Charles P. Vega, MD
Guest: Candice Taylor Lucas, MD, MPH, FAAP
What is cultural humility, and how can it be incorporated into clinical practice? How does your patient's culture impact their health behaviors, and why does your culture matter?
Listen in as two leading experts navigate concerns surrounding cultural humility and emphasize the importance of empathy, awareness, and advocacy. Discover ways to integrate small but important changes into your clinical practice to help bridge communication gaps and enable your patients to thrive.
Host: Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD
Guest: Michael J. Thorpy, MD
While gaps in care remain, the future is bright for patients with narcolepsy. Data from cutting-edge clinical trials were recently presented at 2021 Virtual Sleep, the 35th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, and Drs. Clete Kushida and Michael Thorpy are ready to break it down for you. Join them as they examine the main barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment and then dive into the latest research on currently available and emerging pharmacologic therapies. Tune in to stay up to date on the latest progress and research on the management of patients with narcolepsy.
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Gail Saltz, MD
The quarantine blues may have come to an end, but as the country continues to reopen, a whole new set of mental health challenges are just beginning. So how can we help our patients who found comfort in social distancing and mask-wearing mandates navigate this change and return to public places? To find out, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz, who discusses the lasting effects of the quarantine blues, how we can help patients who are suffering from anxiety, and more.
Guest: Yvonne Michael, ScD, SM
Dr. Yvonne Michael, an Associate Professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University, shares her findings and discusses preventative measures we can share with postmenopausal patients to help them combat risk factors for coronary heart disease.
Host: David Weisman, MD
Guest: Elizabeth Finger, MD
Patients with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, suffer from shortfalls in social and emotional behavior. But emerging research might help guide us in treating this disorder. Dr. David Weisman meets with Dr. Elizabeth Finger, a clinical neurologist and an Associate Professor of Neurology at Western University in Canada, to discuss her latest research on FTD.
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD
Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd
Gender bias and trauma are prevalent issues that have far-reaching impacts on our GI patients’ health and even our diagnostic and treatment approaches. To learn more about how gender bias and trauma impact patients and clinicians alike, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman and patient advocate Ms. Johanna Ruddy from the Rome Foundation.
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
An important component of protecting our patients from the COVID-19 pandemic is taking care of their mental health. With that in mind, Dr. Jennifer Shu provides tips for keeping your young patients safe during the winter, and as they go back to school during the pandemic.
Host: Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, MS
Guest: Larry Culpepper, MD, MPH
Guest: Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD
Bipolar depression remains a burden for patients living with bipolar I disorder. Therefore, faculty experts came together on World Bipolar Day in a call to action to the healthcare community to improve the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar I depression. In this 60-minute activity previously aired as a live broadcast, faculty review the diagnosis and treatment of a patient case, discussing the utility of tools in diagnosis and strategies to overcome common clinical challenges. An overview of treatments recommended for bipolar I depression is also provided.
Guest: Tina Aswani Omprakash
Wellness includes many different aspects, but what about mental health and the stressors of life that affect IBD patients? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share key takeaways from a session at the 2021 Crohn’s and Colitis Congress called “Holistic View of IBD Diet Disparities and Well-Being” is Tina Aswani Omprakash, patient advocate and co-moderator of the session.
Host: Jerome Lisk, MD
Guest: Eric Gantwerker, MD, MMSc, FACS
The rise of gaming in medical education has become a much bigger and faster-moving phenomenon than we may know. To find out more, Dr. Jerome Lisk is joined by Dr. Eric Gantwerker from Level EX, which develops video games that are designed to improve clinical decision-making skills. Together, they talk about the evolving role of video games in healthcare settings and why we may be pressing play sooner than we think.
Host: Leslie Citrome, MD, MPH
Guest: Christoph U. Correll, MD
Dr. Leslie Citrome and Dr. Christoph Correll discuss the clinical trial data of current and emerging antipsychotic therapy for bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia. They provide insight on how to apply this clinical data into everyday practice and explore the best strategies to improve patient-centric issues for people coping with these illnesses.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Tiffany H. Taft, PsyD
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, AFRID, is a newly introduced eating disorder at the forefront of GI care. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Neil Nandi discuss the impact of ARFID on GI health with Dr. Tiffany Taft, the Director of Psychogastroenterology Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Tiffany H. Taft, PsyD
Patients with an inflammatory bowel disorder, or IBD, often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But how do the psychological impacts of PTSD impact our IBD patients? Dr. Neil Nandi is joined by Dr. Tiffany Taft, the Director of Psychogastroenterology Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University, to discuss IBD’s relationship with PTSD.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: Adam Hill, MD
Dr. John Russell is joined by pediatric oncologist Dr. Adam Hill, author of “Long Walk Out of the Woods,” to discuss depression among healthcare professionals and address trauma faced in the medical field.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Meredith Williamson, MD
One of the most common medical complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period, perinatal depression affects many women and often goes undetected. What steps can we take to improve the detection and care for women suffering from this condition? Dr. Meredith Williamson, a licensed psychologist at Texas A&M Health Family joins Dr. Hector Chapa to discuss the concerns of mental health in perinatal women.
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Robert Owens Carpenter, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS
Burnout is a common response to work overload in the field of medicine. What can we do to best avoid this? Dr. Hector Chapa joins Dr. Robert Owens Carpenter, the Texas A&M University College of Medicine’s Director of Wellness, to discuss the importance of managing mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only for patients but healthcare professionals as well.
Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS
Virtual reality has shown the ability to decrease pain, reduce opioid dependence, and boost mental health. How is this digital therapeutic changing the treatment landscape for gastroenterology? Dr. Neil Nandi is joined by Dr. Brennan Spiegel, Director of the Cedars-Sinai CORE program, on his innovative research about the positive impact of virtual reality in gastroenterology.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
Nationally, approximately 43% of family physicians are providing mental health care, and approximately 25% of patients with depression in a primary care setting may actually have bipolar disorder.1-3 A possible cause of misdiagnosis is that depressive episodes are commonly the initial presentation of the disease.4 Faster recognition and more accurate management of patients with bipolar depression is absolutely critical, explains Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, in an article entitled, Bipolar Depression: The Clinical Characteristics and Unmet Needs of a Complex Disorder.
The open access article is available online at the journal’s website:
Roger S. McIntyre & Joseph R. Calabrese (2019) Bipolar depression: the clinical characteristics and unmet needs of a complex disorder, Current Medical Research and Opinion, 35:11, 1993-2005, DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2019.1636017
References
1. Hirschfeld RMA, Cass AR, Holt DCL, et al. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2005;18(4):233-239.
2. Olfson M, Das AK, Gameroff MJ, et al. Am J Psychiatry. 2005;162:2146-2151.
3. Xierali IM, Tong ST, Petterson SM, et al. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2013;26(2):114-115.
4. Mitchell PB, Goodwin GM, Johnson GF, et al. Bipolar Disord. 2008;10:144-152.
Guest: Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC
Up to a quarter of patients being treated for major depressive disorder in a primary care setting may actually have bipolar disorder.1,2 A significant number of patients with bipolar disorder are receiving a misdiagnosis of unipolar depression.3 The consequences of misdiagnosis can be substantial.4 It’s critical for primary care providers to stay alert for historical and emerging symptoms of bipolar disorder in undiagnosed patients, gain expertise in providing ongoing treatment to diagnosed patients, and know how to manage comorbidities, explains Dr. Roger McIntyre Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, in an article entitled, Bipolar Depression: The Clinical Characteristics and Unmet Needs of a Complex Disorder.
The open access article is available online at the journal's website:
Roger S. McIntyre & Joseph R. Calabrese (2019) Biploar depression: the clinical characteristics and unmet needs of a complex disorder, Current Medical Research and Opinion, 35:11, 1993-2005, DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2019.1636017
References1. Hirschfeld RMA, Cass AR, Holt DCL, et al. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2005;18(4):233-239.
2. Olfson M, Das AK, Gameroff MJ, et al. Am J Psychiatry. 2005;162:2146-2151.
3. Berk M, Hallam K, Lucas N, et al. Med J …
Guest: Paul Doghramji, MD
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is frequently underrecognized, as patients may not understand the extent of their sleepiness and EDS does not always correlate with other OSA symptoms. However, it’s important for physicians to identify EDS as it may lead to adverse consequences.
Dr. Paul P. Doghramji, Senior Family Physician at Collegeville Family Practice and Medical Director of Health Services at Ursinus College, discusses identifying EDS and the vital role assessment tools like the Epworth Sleepiness Scale can have in practice.
This promotional, non-CME program is intended for U.S. physicians treating OSA.
© 2020 Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc, all rights reserved.
Guest: Richard K. Bogan, MD
Emerging science can help us better understand the link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). While many factors, such as insufficient sleep, medication, or comorbid disorders, can cause your patients with OSA to feel sleepy, chronic sleep disruption and chronic intermittent hypoxia associated with OSA may also contribute to EDS.
Here to discuss the important physiologic changes to gray and white matter that may occur in OSA and lead to EDS is Dr. Richard K. Bogan, Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Chairman and Chief Medical Officer at SleepMed, Inc.
This promotional, non-CME program is intended for U.S. physicians treating OSA.
Dr. Bogan is a paid consultant of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
© 2020 Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc, all rights reserved.
Host: Richard K. Bogan, MD
While positive airway pressure is the standard of care treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it may not always be enough to address the excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) that some patients experience. In fact, in one study, up to 34 percent of patients with OSA still reported EDS (Epworth Sleepiness Score ≥10) despite more than 5 hours of CPAP use a night.
Here, Dr. Richard K. Bogan, Associate Clinical Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Chairman and Chief Medical Officer at SleepMed, Inc., sheds light on the prevalence of EDS in OSA. Specifically, Dr. Bogan discusses key data that has raised important observations about how commonly EDS may persist even when patients adhere to CPAP therapy.
This promotional, non-CME program is intended for U.S. physicians treating OSA.
Dr. Bogan is a paid consultant of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
© 2020 Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc, all rights reserved.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Saleemah McNeil, CLC, MS, MFT
Both the COVID-19 pandemic and the global protests against racism have had far-reaching impacts on black communities. To vocalize the importance of mental health care, Dr. Matt Birnholz is joined by Saleemah McNeil, a psychotherapist and founder of Oshun Family Center, who shares what her center is doing to help.
Host: Princy Mathew
Guest: J.W. Freiberg JD, PhD
Did you know that 47 percent of adults in American are affected by loneliness? And now that the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this health threat, Princy Mathew sits down with Dr. J.W. Freiberg to discuss his book Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone and how we can help our patients who suffer from chronic loneliness.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH
Guest: Peggy Chen, MD
Behavioral health integration has proven to be an effective solution to improving access to treatment for many mental health conditions… So why is it not more prevalent in the medical community? Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to dive into the findings and implications of the joint AMA-RAND Corporation study recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine are Dr. Kathleen Blake with the AMA and Dr. Peggy Chen from the RAND Corporation.
And, click here to listen to a conversation regarding Behavioral Health Integration and its effect on clinical practice.
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, children have adjusted their schedules and way of living like everyone else, but what effects has this massive shift had on our young patients? That’s the question Dr. Jennifer Shu is here to answer.
Published June 12, 2020
Host: Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Host: Stephanie Desmon
Guest: Megan M. Tschudy, M.D.
Although COVID-19 does not appear to infect children at the same rate as adults, there are significant indirect impacts on kids from the pandemic. Baltimore pediatrician Dr. Megan Tschudy talks with Stephanie Desmon about the “profound disruption” of the pandemic and its impacts on vaccinations, regular check-ups, and other aspects of children’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Published May 12, 2020
Host: Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Host: Stephanie Desmon
Guest: Laura K. Murray, PhD
How can I convince my family and friends to follow social distancing guidelines? How can I stay informed without becoming overwhelmed? How can I help family members if I can’t be near them? What does resilience look like in this new normal? On this week’s Q&A, Laura Murray, a clinical psychologist and senior scientist at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, addresses listener’s mental health questions with Stephanie Desmon.
Published May 8, 2020
Host: Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Guest: Megan Hosey Mastalerz, PhD
The intensive care unit can be stressful for all patients, but those with COVID-19 face unique challenges when it comes to mental and cognitive health. Clinical psychologist Dr. Megan Hosey of the Johns Hopkins Hospital ICU talks with Stephanie Desmon about ICU delirium, COVID-19 stigma, and what longer term prognosis could look like for patients inside and after the ICU.
Published May 6, 2020
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Tiffany H. Taft, PsyD
Since the brain-gut connection directly impacts the biopsychosocial well-being of IBD patients, Dr. Matt Birnholz sits down with Dr. Tiffany Taft, Director of Psychogastroenterology Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University, to discuss how integrating psychogastroenterology principles and techniques into your practice can help alleviate the burden of IBD on your patients.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Elaine Birchall
Although hoarding was only recently added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, understanding what exactly this disorder it and how it impacts approximately 21 million Americans is essential. So to help shed light on this often-overlooked disorder, Dr. Maurice Pickard is joined by Elaine Birchall, co-author of Conquering the Clutter: Strategies to Identify, Management, and Overcome Hoarding.
Host: Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Guest: Amy Greensfelder, MSW
Guest: Shantay Jackson
Fallout from COVID-19 goes beyond case counts—we are facing “an epidemic of isolation and loneliness,” says Councilman Zeke Cohen. The Baltimore Neighbors Network is a virtual community of trained volunteers who are available to listen to city residents and provide resources for follow-up if needed.
Councilman Cohen, Shantay Jackson, executive director of the Baltimore Community Mediation Center, and Amy Greensfelder, executive director of Pro Bono Counseling, talk to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how the network is addressing the mental health risks.
Published April 9, 2020
Host: Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Guest: Albert Wu, MD
In the midst of a pandemic, resilience is key for health care workers. Dr. Albert Wu, co-director of RISE—Resilience In Stressful Events—an emotional peer support structure at Johns Hopkins Hospital, talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about the importance of supporting hospital staff and what can be done to mitigate anxiety and stress in this unprecedented situation.
Published March 25, 2020
Host: Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Guest: Monica Schoch-Spana, PhD
For many, COVID-19 has revealed an anxiety-ridden world of unknowns. Protecting our mental health is just as important as protecting our physical health in this pandemic. But how can we find comfort if we’re inundated with scary messages and physically cut off from people we love? Dr. Monica Schoch-Spana of the Center for Health Security talks to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about caring for ourselves and for vulnerable populations like frontline healthcare providers, friends, and neighbors in quarantine, and those with underlying health conditions like anxiety or depression.
Published March 23, 2020
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Donald Meyer, MD
Guest: Travis Mickelson, MD
With physical and behavioral health practices often operating in silos, many healthcare providers are left wondering whether their patients’ holistic needs are being adequately addressed. To help bridge this gap in care, Drs. Donald Meyer and Travis Mickelson helped lead the implementation of a more integrative approach to behavioral health services within their organizations and are now sharing the benefits and challenges that came along with it.
Host: Jenn Simmons, MD
Guest: Dike Drummond, MD
Half of all doctors report troubling symptoms like depression, exhaustion, dissatisfaction, and a sense of failure, and Dr. Dike Drummond was one of them. Experiencing burnout not once, but twice led him to dedicate his career to coaching physicians and healthcare organizations, which he dives into with Dr. Jen Simmons.
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN
Hysteria is nothing new, but looking at how the spread of misinformation affects this disorder is a new concept. Providing an update to a blog he wrote back in 2012 entitled An Explanation for Mass Hysteria that was also featured in his book Bullets and Brains, Dr. Andrew Wilner dives into the contemporary problem of mass hysteria.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Kisma Orbovich
Improvement is something we’re all constantly chasing, whether it’s in the form of a promotion, a bigger house, or maybe even an ideal weight. So why do we often fail miserably at these attempts to make our lives better?
To get to the bottom of this dilemma, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Kisma Orbovich, the CEO of Illumination Academy, to reveal the secret to true success and how gratitude may just be the lifehack we’ve been searching for.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Teresa Gil, PhD
Since about 21 million mothers in America experienced sexual abuse in their childhood, there’s a good chance that some of these women are our patients. So as their physicians, how can we provide them with the best possible care as they continue to cope with the lifelong effects of sexual abuse? That’s what Dr. Brian McDonough explores with Dr. Teresa Gil, author of Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children: Mothering, Resilience, and Protecting the Next Generation.
Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc
Guest: Raj Mehra, PH.D.
Seelos Therapeutics is leading the charge against central nervous system (CNS) disorders by advancing late-stage therapeutic candidates with proven mechanisms of action for patients with suicidality in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). And Mario Nacinovich welcomes Dr. Raj Mehra, Chairman, Founder, and CEO of Seelos Therapeutics, to hear all about it.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Guest: Oriana R. Aragón, Ph.D.
While watching a late night show, assistant professor at the University of Clemson Dr. Oriana Aragon witnessed the strong—almost violent—reaction of actress Leslie Bibb toward a cute, little puppy. And we can’t blame Leslie; we've all experienced this overwhelming emotion of adorableness overload, but what does it actually mean? That’s what Dr. Aragon sought to find out.
So are you curious about cute? Cuz we sure are!
Host: Eva M. Szigethy, MD, PhD
Guest: Megan E. Riehl, PsyD
Psychosocial disorders like anxiety and depression can be especially severe when combined with the physical symptoms of IBD. Fortunately, there are ways gastroenterologists, primary care providers, and mental health specialists can all work together to address these effects as early as possible, as Dr. Megan Riehl, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Clinical Psychologist at the University of Michigan, explains.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Fred Moss, MD
Before embarking on a worldwide journey to learn how mental illness is perceived around the world, psychiatrist and creator of the “Global Madness” docuseries Dr. Fred Moss caught up with Dr. Jennifer Caudle to explain what made him begin this global initiative and what he hopes to achieve and share with his colleagues when the docuseries is complete.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: David Neagle
Is it possible that our environment and experiences have subconsciously programmed our emotional response to the world around us? Joining Dr. Brian McDonough is David Neagle, author of The Millions Within: Tips to Improve Emotional Intelligence, to offer advice on what impacts our emotional intelligence and the changes we can implement to strengthen our own.
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Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Tune in as Dr. Jennifer Caudle provides an update on suicide rates in the United States.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Mental health affects so much of a patient's wellbeing, but unfortunately, the importance of mental health is often overlooked. Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins us to review a deeper dive on mental health statistics.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
In a time when humans walked among wild animals, the fight-or-flight response could've been the difference between eating dinner or being dinner. Today, however, the effect of this stress could be much more problematic for our society. In a review of his findings, Dr. Pratha Dutta joins Dr. Brian McDonough to focus on how our body and immune system react to sympathetic activation and what this might mean for some of your patients.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Lorina Marshall-Blake, MGA, FAAN
Complicating the already-complex issue of the opioid epidemic is the stigma that it often comes with, which defers those who so desperately need help from seeking it. Fortunately, there are organizations like the Independence Blue Cross who are doing their part in humanizing opioid addiction and encouraging those affected to find help through its awareness campaign “Someone You Know.”
To dive deeper into this campaign, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation's President Lorina Marshall-Blake.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Marina Magrey, MD
As a multi-organ, systematic disease, psoriatic arthritis impacts a patient both physically and psychologically. By understanding the extent of impact on your patients’ quality of life, you are better equipped to reach the specified goals of treatment. To provide insight, Dr. Jennifer Caudle connects with Dr. Marina Magrey, Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University.
Beyond Skin Deep: Impacts of Psoriatic Arthritis is sponsored by Lilly. Content for this a non-certified educational series is produced and controlled by ReachMD. This series is intended for health care professionals only.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Marina Magrey, MD
While there is no cure for psoriatic arthritis, there have been great strides in treatment options to minimize disease symptoms. Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to share her approach to treatment is Dr. Marina Magrey. Their conversation explores the current landscape of therapeutic targets and what might be on the horizon for psoriatic arthritis patients and their physicians.
Beyond Skin Deep: Impacts of Psoriatic Arthritis is sponsored by Lilly. Content for this a non-certified educational series is produced and controlled by ReachMD. This series is intended for health care professionals only.
To explore the origin of our country’s opioid epidemic, Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning Barry Meier, author of Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America's Opioid Epidemic which dives into the pivotal role Purdue Pharma, makers of the narcotic OxyContin, played in the greatest public health crisis of the 21st century.
Guest: Robin K. Dore, MD
The emotional burden of psoriatic arthritis stems from the development of skin lesions, which can be extremely damaging to a patient’s personal and professional relationships as Dr. Robin Dore explains.
Beyond Skin Deep: Impacts of Psoriatic Arthritis is sponsored by Lilly. Content for this a non-certified educational series is produced and controlled by ReachMD. This series is intended for health care professionals only.
Host: Paul Rokuskie
Did you know that in just 10 years, the national prevalence rate for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has nearly tripled, going from 1 in 166 to 1 in 59? Or that 2 percent of the US population under the age of 18 now carries a diagnosis of ASD? Join Paul Rokuskie as he speaks with Dr. Stuart Shapira, Associate Director for Science at CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, about these and other findings from the 2018 study regarding prevalence rates for ASD.
Host: Paul Rokuskie
Guest: David S. Mandell, ScD
As prevalence rates for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increase, so do economic costs. On average, medical expenditures for individuals with an ASD were 4 to 6 times greater than those without an ASD. Join Paul Rokuskie and his guest Dr. David Mandell, Associate Director of the Center for Autism Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as they dive into the economic impact of ASD.
Host: Paul Rokuskie
As diagnostic information becomes more readily available, the importance of early diagnosis cannot be underestimated when it comes to helping those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Join Paul Rokuskie and his guest Dr. Stuart Shapira, Associate Director for Science at CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, as they discuss the diagnosis criteria for ASD.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Sarah E. Domoff, PhD
To address the growing issue of prolonged screen time and media use among children, Dr. Jennifer Caudle speaks with Dr. Sarah Domoff, Director of the Family Health Lab at Central Michigan University, about the tools available to help physicians identify and curb screen addiction.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Joanna Petrides, PsyD
Career fatigue is a staggering epidemic where not only the healthcare professionals suffer, but so do their patients and family members. Join Dr. Jennifer Caudle as she speaks with Dr. Joanna Petrides, Clinical Psychologist and Resident Research Director of Family Medicine at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, about the warning signs physicians need to be aware of and the preventative measures that can be implemented to help keep them healthy.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Career burnout is unfortunately all too common in the healthcare industry, with over half of physicians suffering from at least one symptom of burnout. Not only that, but the rates of depression and suicide in this industry are significantly higher than others.
To discuss this very real threat to health care providers, Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Shawn Jones, ENT physician and author of Finding Heart in the Art: A Surgeon's Renaissance Approach to Healing Modern Medical Burnout, who recants his own personal journey in overcoming career burnout.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the medicine lamotrigine (Lamictal) for seizures and bipolar disorder can cause a rare but very serious reaction that excessively activates the body’s infection-fighting immune system. This can cause severe inflammation throughout the body and lead to hospitalization and death, especially if the reaction is not diagnosed and treated quickly.
A link to the full communication detailing specific information for health care professionals and a list of FDA-approved GBCAs can be found at www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety
Released 4/25/2018
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
With a wide spectrum of symptoms, treating depression often becomes frustrating—not only for the patient, but for the primary care physician as well. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough is Dr. Paul Gross, founder of the TMS Center of Lehigh Valley, to address the difficulties of properly identifying depression. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Green also exposes the impactful therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which has been linked to improving other diseases beyond depression.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Is it possible that our emotional baggage is undermining our physical health? Dr. Bradley Nelson, holistic doctor and author of The Emotion Code, joins Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss the various impacts that negative emotions can make toward health maintenance and disease prevention.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Carl Hart, MD
Carl Hart, who grew up in one of Miami’s toughest neighborhoods, escaped a life of crime and drugs and avoided becoming one of the crack addicts he now helps treat as the Chair of the Department of Psychology at Columbia University. His landmark, controversial research is redefining our understanding of addiction and demonstrates how personal experience and scientific study can inform and validate each other for a deeper understanding of human behavior and addiction.
Host Dr. Maurice Pickard talks with Dr. Hart, author of the book High Price, about the relationship between drugs and pleasure, choice, and motivation, both in the brain and in society. They explore how his research sheds new light on common ideas about race, poverty, and drugs, and explain why current policies are failing.
Host: Matt Rosenberg, MD
Guest: Aiden Harrington, ANP, CNM
Current CDC Treatment Guidelines include transgender men and women as special populations. These guidelines recommend risk assessment based on current anatomy and sexual behaviors and screening for asymptomatic STIs based on the patient's history and sexual practices.
At a recent live event recorded in Chicago, moderator Dr. Matt T. Rosenberg welcomes Aiden Harrington, ANP, CNM from Howard Brown Health in Chicago, Illinois. Topics covered include health risks in the LGBTQ community, STI screening and treatment, and how to discuss sexuality with your patients.
Host: Paul Rokuskie
Scientists have been doing research into many areas of autism spectrum disorder in the hopes of explaining the doubling of its prevalence rate over the past decade.
Both environmental risk factors and genetic components are areas of intense scrutiny for researchers seeking to understand the root causes of autism.
Host Paul Rokuskie talks with Craig Newschaffer, Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, about the risk factors for autism spectrum disorder that scientists are working to better define.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 44,193 Americans die by suicide each year. The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) has been developed as a means of helping users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assessing the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauging the level of support that the person needs.
Host Dr. Brian McDonough talks with Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, Founder and Director of the Columbia Lighthouse Project who disseminates the C-SSRS worldwide as a tool for suicide prevention.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Millennials report higher incidence and prevalence rates of depression than any previous generation. Why is this, and what can be done to help these patients?
Host Brian McDonough speaks with Dr. John Huber, Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, about the reasons why millennials are struggling with depression and anxiety, and tips for helping these patients handle the unique stressors in life they are facing.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Signe Whitson
What is passive-aggressive behavior, and what can (or should) people do when confronted with it?
Host Brian McDonough sits down with Signe Whitson, author of the book The Angry Smile: The New Psychological Study of Passive-Aggressive Behavior at Home, at School, in Marriage & Close Relationships, in the Workplace and Online. Ms. Whitson is an educator on bullying, crisis intervention, and child and adolescent emotional and behavioral health. She offers real-world examples and empowering, practical strategies for individuals confronted with passive aggressiveness.
Host: Adam Ehrlich, MD, MPH
Guest: Alison Kaufman, PsyD
Our body responds to stress and anxiety in a variety of ways. For patients with IBD, the body manifests stress into various psychological issues, creating a link between IBD and mental health.
Dr. Alison Kaufman, a psychologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will discuss the common emotional reactions of IBD patients, suggesting ways for physicians to help these patients cope with their chronic disease. She is joined by Dr. Adam Ehrlich of Temple University.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Annette Hanson, MD
Is forced treatment helpful or harmful? Battle lines have been drawn over involuntary treatment for psychiatric patients.
Psychiatrist Dr. Annette Hanson offers a thought-provoking and engaging account of the controversy surrounding involuntary psychiatric care in the United States. She brings the issue to life with first-hand accounts from patients, clinicians, advocates, and opponents. Committed takes on the difficult question of psychiatry's role in preventing violence, suicide, and mass murder.
Hosted by Dr. Maurice Pickard.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Michel Pascal
Most of us struggle to be productive during the workday due to daily stress. The task of decluttering our minds proves challenging. On this segment, Michel Pascal, author of the book Meditation for Daily Stress: 10 Practices for Immediate Well-being, speaks with host Dr. Brian McDonough about ways to achieve calmness and improve productivity in our daily lives. He provides meditation techniques that reduce stress, de-clutter minds, and help one to discover inner peace.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Elijah Nealy, PhD
These days, it is practically impossible not to hear about some aspect of transgender life, and kids are coming out as trans at younger and younger ages. But what resources are available to parents, teachers, and mental health professionals who need to support these children?
Host Dr. Maurice Pickard chats with Elijah C. Nealy, therapist and former deputy executive director of New York City’s LGBT Community Center. Mr. Nealy is the author of Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families in Transition, which provides insights about the physical, social, and emotional aspects of transition and the best practices to support trans kids.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Women today often feel fed up, overwhelmed, overworked and completely stressed out. What can physicians do to help patients manage this stress?
Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle chats with Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Payne, a family physician, Founder & CEO of the Institute of Transformational Health and Wellness Inc, and author of the book, A Woman’s Guide To De-Stress For Success: 10 Tips to Conquer Stress and Live at Your Best.
They talk about how busy women can find balance and transform their lives from the inside out.
This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Dr. Peter Yellowlees, President-elect of the American Telemedicine Association which seeks to improve health care delivery through better use of remote medicine technologies. Dr. Yellowlees discusses his decades of work at the University of California Davis advancing the use of telemedicine in clinical and behavioral care.
This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Paul Gionfriddo, CEO of Mental Health America, the nation's oldest organization dedicated to advancing access to mental services for all Americans. He discusses the need to change the nation's response to mental illness from a public safety to a public health approach.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
Three out of four people addicted to heroin probably started on a prescription opioid, according to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the United States alone, 16,000 people die each year as a result of prescription opioid overdose. But perhaps the most frightening aspect of the prescription drug epidemic is that it’s built on well-meaning doctors treating patients with real problems.
Host Dr. John Russell chats with Dr. Anna Lembke, Chief of Addiction Medicine and an Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lembke is the author of Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop, exploring how the prescription drug epidemic is a symptom of a faltering health care system, the solution for which lies in rethinking how health care is delivered.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Dr. Maurice Pickards talks with Dr. Edward Shaw about his book Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey. Dr. Shaw shares how love can lift a corner of dementia’s dark curtain to cultivate an emotional connection amid memory loss. The book provides focused help for those feeling overwhelmed by the relational toll of Alzheimer’s.
Host: Tim Rush
Guest: Fred Moss, MD
In today’s fast paced world, it can be hard for people to find time in their busy schedules for even the most accessible mainstays of psychological treatment, such as talking to a therapist.
Dr. Fred Moss, a Board Certified Psychiatrist and practitioner in the emerging telepsychiatry field, is helping usher in a new response to this problem by utilizing virtual psychiatric services. Is this approach as effective as the in-person visit?
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Diabulimia, defined as the manipulation of insulin treatments by Type 1 diabetic patients in order to lose weight, is a rising problem among teens and young adults in the U.S, particularly young women. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss this dual diagnosis phenomenon of diabetes and eating disorders, ways in which they exacerbate other disease processes, the long term consequences, and management priorities for phycisians is author and registered dietitian Susan Weiner. Susan is a recipient of the AADE Diabetes Educator of the Year award and has devoted much of her writing and clinical expertise to addressing diabulimia in at-risk patients.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Holidays, life events, and even seasonal changes in general can cause an extraordinary amount of stress for young children.
Host Dr. Brian McDonough chats with Christine Bronstein, entrepreneur and author of the children’s series Stewie Boom!, about different methods gleaned from pediatricians and other parents to help children cope with stress.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough explores the importance of finding personal fulfilment in work and home life with Dr. William Schiemann, CEO of Metrus Group and author of Fulfilled! Critical Choices: Work, Home, Life.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough sits down with Jeena Cho, co-author of The Anxious Lawyer: an 8-week Guide to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice through Mindfulness and Meditation, about how meditation can reduce anxiety, improve focus and clarity, and renrich your quality of life.
Host: Patrice L Basanta-Henry, MD, MHSc, FACOG
Reports indicate that there is a national upsurge in the number of women with opioid addiction. The problem is multigenerational, with consumption habits that begin as early as the mid-teenage years and extend well into the elderly population.
Additionally, opioid addiction disproportionately affects women, who are more likely to become dependent and overdose unintentionally on painkillers compared to men.
Host Dr. Patrice Basanta-Henry talks with Dr. Regan Theiler, Director of the Division of General OB/GYN at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center about treatment approaches for opioid-addicted pregnant women and women of childbearing age.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Rebecca Alexander
Born with a rare genetic mutation called Usher Syndrome type III, Rebecca Alexander has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a child, and was told that she would likely be completely blind and deaf by age 30. Then, at 18, a fall from a window left her athletic body completely shattered.
In Not Fade Away, Rebecca tells her extraordinary story, by turns harrowing, funny and inspiring. She meditates on what she’s lost—from the sound of a whisper to seeing a sky full of stars, and what she’s found in return—an exquisite sense of intimacy with those she is closest to, a love of silence, a profound gratitude for everything she still has, and a joy in simple pleasures that most of us forget to notice.
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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and identifying those at risk can be challenging. According to a new study, certain words in hospital discharge notes may be one way to identify patients who are at an increased risk of suicide.
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital examined more than 450,000 patients’ discharge notes from 2005 to 2013. They analyzed these notes by using a sentiment analysis computer program which searches for positive or negative words. The researchers found that certain words like gloomy, unfortunate, and sad can predict a higher risk for suicide, as opposed to words like lovely, delightful or pleasant.
In general, there is an elevated risk for suicide after hospital discharge so this is a moment for increased intervention.
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Host: Patrice L Basanta-Henry, MD, MHSc, FACOG
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, between 14% and 23% of women will struggle with some symptoms of depression during their pregnancy. This condition often goes unrecognized and untreated in part because of safety concerns in using medications or other therapeutic methods during pregnancy.
Host Dr. Patrice Basanta-Henry talks with Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a board-certified physician in addiction medicine and psychiatry and Chief Medical Officer for Anka Behavioral Health, Inc about the current recommendations for depression screenings in the pregnant patient.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Mood tracking, a novel integration of technology with psychiatric care to track mental status changes over time, has the potential to fundamentally change how clinicians treat behavioral health disorders. Will smartphone apps become the vehicle for this technology to the wider masses?
Dr. Adam Kaplin, Principle Psychiatric Consultant to the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis and Transverse Myelitis Centers of Excellence, is the founder and inventor of Mood 24/7, a mobile app that allows people to record their mood daily and share this data with their health care providers to provide better accuracy in reporting mood symptoms. He joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to discuss the emergence of mood tracking portals such as Mood 24/7 and the ways they can transform mental health care.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Today’s culture of stress is driving people to pharmaceuticals and other dangerous outlets as coping mechanisms. What strategies should people employ to mitigate stress and manage their time better?
Host Dr. Matt Birnholz sits down with Dr. Patricia Sulak, Endowed Professor at Texas A&M University to talk about the dangers of stress.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Psychiatry gets a bad rep for being one of the more "technophobic" fields in clinical medicine. This negative association stems in part to the difficulty in tracking changes in mood, cognition, and certain behaviors over time. But there is a growing contingency of psychiatric clinicians who are bringing technology into this specialty to help propel standards in mental health care.
Dr. Adam Kaplin, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Principle Psyciatric Consultant to the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis and Transverse Myelitis Centers of Excellence, joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to discuss ways in which technological innovations can enhance psychiatric care and decrease stigma surrounding mental illness.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris, co-anchor of “Nightline” and the weekend edition of “Good Morning America” on ABC News, knew he had to make some changes. Mr. Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make decisions that provoked his on-air panic attack.
Eventually Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain.
10% Happier, an autobiographical account of Harris's discovery of meditation, takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, leaving takeaway for readers to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes Mary Jo Rapini, a psychotherapist specializing in intimacy, sex and relationships who maintains a private practice in Houston, TX. Ms. Rapini co-authored RE-COUPLING: A Couple’s 4-step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Dr. Maurice Pickard speaks with psychologist Dr. Bernard Golden, an anger management specialist and author of Overcoming Destructive Anger: Strategies That Work.
Dr. Golden draws on both compassion-focused therapy―a model for change that encompasses and expands on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and practices in compassion and self-compassion―and theories of emotional intelligence to offer concrete tools for turning destructive anger into healthy anger. This in turn can have positive health effects on a range of disease states, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes to depression.
Bernard Golden, PhD has been a practicing psychologist for almost forty years. He specializes in working with children, teens and adults on anger management issues, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques and practices in compassion and self-compassion. Dr. Golden is the author of Overcoming Destructive Anger: Strategies That Work (John Hopkins University Press, 2016), which teaches readers to recognize, sit with, and move beyond the triggers that cause destructive anger. Emphasizing anger’s link to the old brain (limbic cortex) and habits of mind, Dr. Golden offers multiple strategies for engaging the “rational brain” (prefrontal cortex) to overwrite established neural pathways and form new patterns of behavior.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
Monogamous relationships are firmly embedded in the framework of our society, and yet the divorce rate and common failures of intimacy in long-term relationships challenges the efficacy of this paradigm. Oddly, the concept of monogamy has been virtually ignored by health professionals. Why are issues in sexual relationships getting the silent treatment in healthcare, and what can be done to curb this trend?
Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes guest Dr. Marianne Brandon, clinical sexologist and acclaimed author of Monogomy: The Untold Story. Dr. Brandon offers a clinical psychologist's and sex therapist's insights and solutions to the challenges of monogamous relationships.
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A new study suggests that family and other unpaid caregivers who provide substantial help with health care were twice as likely to experience physical, financial or emotional difficulty, five times as likely to restrict social activities, and more than three times as likely to experience a loss in job productivity as individuals who did not provide this type of help.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health used data from two nationally representative samples that provided insight into older adults and the caregivers who help them. The study sample represented 14.7 million caregivers assisting 7.7 million older adults, who either had dementia or a severe disability. About 45 percent of caregivers provided substantial help, (around 28 hours of care per week), often resulting in significant emotional difficulty and other caregiver role-related effects.
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Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr./Col. William Bograkos, Clinical Professor of Military Science, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine at the University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bograkos is also Assistant Professor in Military & Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, and currently serves as President-Elect for the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine. He discusses the importance of having active conversations with patients who are veterans, with special emphasis on their unique physical and mental health needs. He then talks about efforts to support Joining Forces, a nationwide initiative helping service members, veterans, and their families receive wellness, education, and employment opportunities.
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Depression is a common clinical problem, and is a leading cause of disability in adults. This condition is often under recognized and under treated, affecting individuals, families, businesses and society. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent group of medical professionals that makes evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services in the primary care setting. The Task Force is recommending screening for depression in adults, including pregnant and postpartum women.
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Host: Patrice L Basanta-Henry, MD, MHSc, FACOG
Host Dr. Patrice Basanta Henry welcomes Dr Nzinga Harrison, Addiction Medicine & Psychiatrist, Campaign Psychiatrist for Let's Get Mentally Fit!, and, the CMO of ANKA Behavioral Health Incorporated. Dr. Harrison will discuss the importance of non-pyschiatric clinicians in recoginizing mentail illness, those specific illnesses where there is a higher chance of comorbidity of psychiatric illness, and best practices & tools avaialble for health care providers.
This week, hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Kana Enomoto, Acting Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the division of the HHS dedicated to mental health disorders and addiction. She talks about SAMHSA's initiatives aimed at improving access to treatment, improving treatment outcomes and expanding the nation's behavioral health work force.
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
LGBT populations are at increased risk for specific health issues across the age spectrum, from depression, suicidality and eating disorders in childhood to substance abuse, sexually transmitted infections, and domestic violence issues in adulthood. Yet within the clinical arena, unconscious biases by healthcare providers can make patients uncertain or afraid to contribute sensitive information disclosing their sexual orientation, leading to missed guidance and care opportunities for higher risk problems. In this episode of Everyday Family Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. Joshua Coren from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine to discuss what has become known as the Unconscious Bias.
This program was recorded on site at the American Osteopathic Association's annual medical education conference, OMED2015 in Orlando, FL.
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Even in the general population, people often don't want to talk about depression, which is one of the major reasons it isn't always treated properly. Depression is also a concern in the medical community, particularly affecting physicians in training known as medical residents. A considerable number of medical residents suffer significant depressive symptoms at various times during their training. What should be done to address the problem?
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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr Ken Yeager, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Ohio State University School of Medicine. Dr. Yeager examines how physicians can help their patients handle the stress of a "24-hour news world" with depictions and images of disasters coming into their homes every day.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss clinical approaches to endemic fears and anxieties spread by acts of mass violence and terrorism, both abroad and within the U.S, is Dr. Arthur Caplan, Professor and founding Director of the Division of Medical Ethics in NYU Langone Medical Center’s Department of Population Health.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
A traumatic brain injury is a life-changing event, affecting an individual’s lifestyle, ability to work, relationships―even personality. In The Traumatized Brain: a Family Guide to Understanding Mood, Memory, and Behavior after Brain Injury, co-author and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi explains how traumatic brain injury, whether mild, moderate, or severe, affects the brain. He describes how emotional symptoms such as depression, anxiety, mania, and apathy can be treated; how behavioral symptoms such as psychosis, aggression, impulsivity, and sleep disturbances can be addressed; and how cognitive functions like attention, memory, executive functioning, and language can be improved.
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects twenty-three percent of veterans returning home from deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. Left untreated, PTSD is associated with high rates of other disorders, disabilities, and poor quality of life. A new study evaluated a different approach to managing PTSD related symptoms, a mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy.
Researchers at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System randomly assigned 116 veterans with PTSD to receive nine sessions of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, which teaches participants to be present in the moment in a nonjudgmental, accepting manner. The others attended group therapy, primarily focusing on current life problems. The veterans were monitored before, during and after treatment.
Results found that among veterans with PTSD, mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, compared to group therapy, resulted in a greater decrease in PTSD symptom severity.
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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Amy Price, staff physician in the Department of Family Practice at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Price authored an article titled "Bipolar Disorders: A Review" in American Family Physician, journal of the AAFP. She explains the keys to recognizing, diagnosing, and treating bipolar disorder in primary care settings.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) bring unique challenges to the primary care practice environment and require personalized therapeutic approaches to address both psychiatric and somatic health issues. Dr. Jill Fenske, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins Dr. Brian McDonough to guide clinicians toward a better understanding of this complex disorder with multiple varied manifestations.
Host: Michael Krychman, MD
Low libido, a condition affecting an estimated 10% of women, can develop at any age and be attributed to several factors in a woman’s life, from lifestyle changes to medication and procedural side effects.
Join host Dr. Michael Krychman and Dr. Leah Millheiser, Director of Female Sexual Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, on the floor of ACOG’s annual scientific meeting. They discuss current knowledge gaps in recognizing and treating low libido, and the importance of sexual health psychology within therapeutic approaches.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Renowned trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk has spent over three decades working with trauma survivors. In his book, The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. van der Kolk adds to modern understandings of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain’s wiring—specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. He discusses how these areas can be reactivated through innovative treatments including neurofeedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Hypnosis, as a medical tool, doesn't enter the daily lexicon of clinical practice in most hospital settings. But for those familiar with its applications, hypnosis can be a versatile and powerfully effective therapeutic aid across the broad spectrum of psychiatric and somatic disease states. Will the healthcare community at large start to embrace these emerging roles for hypnosis over time, or will the practice remain marginalized to peripheral stereotypes of mysticism and the occult?
Joining Dr. Matt Birnholz to explore hypnosis in medicine and the many questions therein is Dr. David Gandell, hypnosis expert and Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss the state of mental health services in the US, as well as current to emerging care resources for children with developmental disabilities such as autism, is Robert Kreider, JD. Mr. Kreider is President and CEO of Devereux, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit providers of behavioral healthcare in the country.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Mental illnesses are commonly encountered in primary care practice. Yet their sufferers are often relegated to mischaracterized roles of "problem patients" due to the impacts of their diseases on thoughts and behaviors. How can clinicians improve their approach to patients will mental health issues, and can this approach be duplicated at community-wide levels? Speaking on this important initiative is Dr. Marilyn B. Benoit, Chief Clinical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical and Professional Affairs at Devereux, one of the nation's premier nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations. Dr. Benoit is a nationally-known and highly-respected child and adolescent psychiatrist with a wide-ranging career both as a practicing physician and a health care administrator in public, private and academic settings.
Host: John J. Russell, MD
An award-winning memoir that goes far beyond its riveting medical mystery, Brain on Fire is the powerful account of one woman's struggle to recapture her identity. When twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan woke up alone in a hospital room, strapped to her bed and unable to move or speak, she had no memory of how she'd gotten there. Only days earlier, she had been leading an exciting life at the beginning of her promising career at a major New York newspaper. Now she was labeled violent, psychotic, a flight risk. What happened?
Susannah's memoir tells the astonishing true story of her descent into madness, her family's inspiring faith in her, and the lifesaving diagnosis of an exceedingly rare disease which led to her complete recovery.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Personal recognition of mental illness can be frightening for many people, but there are added implications for those in the world of fine arts, where the lines between creative genius, artistic license, and erratic brain health become blurred. Host Dr. Maurice Pickard welcomes Ellen Forney, author of the graphic memoir, Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me. Darkly funny, intensely personal, and visually dynamic, Forney's graphic memoir provides a visceral glimpse into the effects of a mood disorder on the artist's work. Her story seeks the answer to the question of whether a correlation exists between creativity and mood disorders, and whether an artist's bipolar disorder should be viewed as a curse or a gift.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
This week, Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes Dr. Janelle von Bargen, Instructor at the University of Delaware and member of the Behavioral Medicine faculty for the Saint Francis Family Medicine Residency Program in Wilmington, DE. Their discussion centers on the perspectives of the Behaviorist in numerous facets of primary care practice, from psychiatric patient screening and treatment considerations to electronic health record utilization.
Host: Prathima Setty, MD
According to the Anxiety and Depression Society of America, major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability in the US for people ages 15-44. Primary care physicians see this problem every day, yet many struggle with recognizing warning signs, diagnosing, and treating the disorder. Joining host Dr. Prathima Setty to address this issue with key clinical considerations and approaches for patients with MDD is Dr. Gina Perez, former Director of Medical Student Education for the Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Perez currently serves on the Behavioral Health faculty of the Mid-Hudson family practice residency program in New York.
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Modern clinical practice places high value on the skill of multitasking. Yet recent date indicate that multitasking leads to increased errors and decreased productivity. To better understand how multitasking impacts patient safety and personal wellbeing, host Mimi Secor welcomes Dr. Joanne Perron, Co-Chair of ACOG's District IX Committee on Physician Work-Life Balance. Dr. Perron lectures extensively on traditional and novel mindfulness practices to mitigate burnout among the medical community.
Host: Paul Rokuskie
It has been over 10 years since the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, has been updated and released in its fifth edition. There has been much anticipation and controversy over the many changes that have been incorporated, and among the most carefully scrutinized are those pertaining to autism spectrum disorder. Joining host Paul Rokuskie to discuss important DSM-V updates in the diagnosis and classification of autism are Dr. David Kupfer, Chair of the DSM-V Taskforce, and Dr. Catherine Lord of the Neurodevelopmental Disorders Workgroup.
Host: Paul Rokuskie
For children with autism, negative health care experiences early on can deter them from seeking further medical care later in life, which can lead to significant cognitive and social impairments in adulthood. Creating a positive atmosphere in this environment therefore becomes an important responsibility for health professionals, but how can physicians and healthcare executives ensure that their medical practices or larger organizations are "autism-friendly?" Joining host Paul Rokuskie to discuss evidence-based approaches for effective interactions with autistic patients and their families is Dr. Judith Miller, a clinical psychologist and Clinical Training Director for the Center for Autism Research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Host: Paul Rokuskie
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is considered a safe and effective treatment approach for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but it is often misconceived by parents and teaching professionals in school settings. Joining host Paul Rokuskie to discuss research behind ABA techniques for increasing positive, useful behaviors and reducing those that may cause harm or interfere with learning is Dr. Gina Green, Executive Director at the Association of Professional Behavioral Analysis.
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
What do we know about depression? And, what is going on at the level of the neuron? Traditional treatments have had impressive results in children with depression. But, why does efficacy of treatment vary in children? Host Dr. Peter Jensen welcomes Dr. Paul Croarkin, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Mayo Clinic, to answer these questions and discuss recent clinical trials, child and adolescent psychopharmacology and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and brain stimulation modalities.
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Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Guest: Lynn Wegner, MD
Host Dr. Peter Jensen welcomes Dr. Lynn M. Wegner, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and chief of the UNC Division of Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Medicine at North Carolina Children's Hospital. Dr. Wegner shares her perspective on primary care clinicians finding, assessing and managing depression in their pediatric patients.
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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Marcia Pelchat, physiological psychologist and Associate Member of the Monell Chemical Senses Center, discusses her research on the neuroscience and behavioral psychology of eating disorders, from picky eating to food addiction. She also describes current recovery methods for patients with recent-onset anosmia, or loss of the sense of smell.
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Host Dr. Peter Jensen welcomes Dr. Martin Stein, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego, and Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego. Dr. Stein's academic interest has been the development of methods to incorporate concepts about child development and behavioral pediatrics into educational models, as well as the practice of primary care pediatrics. In this program, Dr. Stein will review the most commonly used stimulants in treating ADHD and how to best manage manage their side effects, specifically weight loss, weight gain, headaches, and sleep onset problems.
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Host: John J. Russell, MD
One of the age-old questions on human behavior is why we do the things we do. Are our habits ingrained, and if so, how do we break the behavioral cycles they produce? Investigating these and other questions is Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, whose work takes readers to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Hosted by Dr. John Russell.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Depression is one of the most frequently encountered problems in primary care, accounting for approximately 10% of all patient visits. How should generalists approach diagnosis and treatment options for patients with depression? Joining host Dr. Brian McDonough to speak on this important topic is Dr. Paul Doghramji, Attending Physician in Family Practice and Physician Advisor at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, as well as Medical Director for health services at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA.
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Host Dr. Peter Jensen welcomes Dr. Christopher Wall, a pediatric and adolescent psychiatrist from the Mayo Clinic, to discuss pediatric mood disorders. Dr. Wall shares his research on the topic of pharmacogenomic utility in pediatric psychopharmacology, as well as his collaboration in the development of a pediatric bipolar disorder biobank that adds to the understanding of this complex mood illness.
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Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
What are the guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics? And, how do we implement these guidelines in our clinical settings? Laurel Leslie, MD joins host, Peter Jensen, MD. Dr. Leslie specializes in the identification and treatment of children with ADHD in primary care settings, and the use of psychotropic medication on children. Dr. Leslie is a Development-Behavioral Pediatrician at Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, and serves as an assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. She is board certified in Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.
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Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Depression in children and teenagers is a common problem and the statistics of depression in this group is very high approximately 15%. Host Dr. Peter Jensen welcomes Dr. John Huxsahl to discuss the EMERALD project, which is innovative care team model at Mayo Clinic that includes a psychiatrist, registered nurse, behavioral health manager, and social worker. The EMERALD projects is designed to help primary care physicians become more comfortable in identifying and diagnosing depression in adolescent patients and in managing their care. Dr. Huxsahl explains the importance of monitoring symptoms of depression in the primary care offices, reviewing medications and adverse effects and setting behavioral activation goals. Dr. Huxsahl is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Head of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services and the Director of Child Mood Disorders Clinic at Mayo Clinic.
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Host Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Karl Doghramji, Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Doghramji speaks on the latest trends and updates from his field of expertise, sleep medicine.
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
In this Ask the Expert edition of Updates from Mayo Clinic, host Dr. Peter Jensen addresses questions from his colleagues in the area of bullying and aggression in pediatric and adolescent patients. Children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder can present with numerous difficulties in several areas of life, and particularly within the social realm. ADHD is more prevalent among children identified as bullies and victims , and research indicates that certain interpersonal problems these children experience, also increase the risk for involvement in bully /victimization behaviors. Tune in as Dr. Jensen answers your questions and much more.
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Guest: Mark D. Williams, MD
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Dr. Mark Williams is a psychiatrist at the Mayo Clinic, as well as, a leader and innovator in helping primary care systems get up to speed in providing state-of-the-art mental health services in primary care. Dr. Williams speaks with host Dr. Peter Jensen on the revolutionary changes in practice as primary care providers collaborate with psychiatrists to deliver more mental health services.
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Guest: Mark A. Frye, MD
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Manic depressive disorder, or bipolar disorder is a very common mood disorder that primary care clinicians see in their offices. How is it defined? What are the signs and symptoms? And, how young is too young? Host Dr. Peter S. Jensen welcomes Dr.Mark Frye, Professor of Psychiatry at Mayo Clinic and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology. Dr. Frye answers these questions and much more regarding bipolar disorder in our younger patients. As well as, screening, treatment options, and research regarding multiple-pharmacy treatment strategy.
During this interview, Dr. Frye refers to the follwing website for free downloadable screening tooals: www.dbsalliance.org
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Guest: Timothy Lineberry, MD
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
A difficult topic that faces the health care community is addressing suicidality with our patients, especially our adolescent patients. In the United States, suicide is one of the 10 leading causes of death; and, in young adults, it is one of the 3 leading causes of death. Timothy Lineberry, MD, addresses this important topic, recent research and data, and crisis action planning.
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Guest: David J. Katzelnick, MD
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Research shows that almost three-fourths of patients who have mental health are treated in primary care settings. Host Dr. Peter Jensen welcomes his colleague, Dr. David Katzelnick, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Mayo Clinic and Chair of the Division in Integrated Behavorial Health. Dr. Katzelnick explains and discusses the integration of evidence-based mental health treatmensts and expertise for physicians who are in primary care.
Guest: Edward J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD, DABFP, FAAFP
Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Despite their growing prevalence in the US, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are still often misrecognized or undermanaged at the primary care level. Host Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Edward Mayeaux, Professor of Family Medicine and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, to discuss effective diagnostic and treatment strategies for eating disorders in general practice.
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Guest: Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD
Host Dr. Peter Jensen welcomes Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics and Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Carlson will discuss the current controversies in diagnosing pediatric bipolar disorders, recommended treatment options and guidance in patient dialogue for primary care colleagues.
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Guest: Christopher J. Kratochvil, MD
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Dr. Christopher Kratochvil joins host, Dr. Peter Jensen to discuss the need for psychiatrists to work with primary care providers to diagnose and treat adolescent and pediatric patients with ADHD and other psychiatric disorders. Dr. Kratohcvil highlights the overprescribing and underprescribing of treatment options and the importance of training primary care providers in the area of behavioral health.
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Guest: Stephen Whiteside, PhD, LP
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Host Dr. Peter Jensen welcomes Stephen Whiteside, PhD, LP, who will discuss pediatric anxiety disorders. Dr. Whiteside will address the prevalence of anxiety disorders in adolescents, the ability of physicians to identify those pediatric patients who may have anxiety disorders, as well as, the benefits of treatement and therapy options.
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Guest: Danielle Laraque, MD, FAAP
Host: Peter S. Jensen, MD
Given the urgent national shortages of mental health specialists, i.e., well-trained child psychiatrists and psychologists, how should doctors such as pediatricians or family practitioners diagnosis PTSD and trauma, and separate trauma and PTSD out from the garden variety typical worries and difficulties that many children have? Dr. Danielle Laraque, Vice-President of Maimonides Infants & Children's Hospital and the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, joins host Dr. Peter Jensen to address this question and much more.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
This session of Grand Rounds Nation is provided by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), and features Dr. Richard Cottrell speaking on both first line and alternative approaches to the treatment of depression. Comparisons of antidepressive medications, counseling therapy models, and lifestyle modifications are explored. Additionally, novel treatment strategies in current use or on the horizon such as bright light therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroconvulsive therapy, and deep brain stimulation are investigated.
This is Part 2 of a lecture in two parts.
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Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
This session of Grand Rounds Nation is provided by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), and features Dr. Richard Cottrell speaking on both first line and alternative approaches to the treatment of depression. Comparisons of antidepressive medications, counseling therapy models, and lifestyle modifications are explored. Additionally, novel treatment strategies in current use or on the horizon such as bright light therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroconvulsive therapy, and deep brain stimulation are investigated.
This is Part 1 of a lecture in two parts.
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Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
Guest: Samuel Gidding, MD
Guidelines are being changed continuously as new evidence is acquired and our environment us evolve. Most recently released are the NHLBI guidelines for pediatric care providers. Host Dr. Alan Brown welcomes Dr. Samuel Gidding. They will address the context to which the guidelines were developed, some of the key social and ethical issues faced by the panel, and a review of the results and the recommendations for the future. Dr. Samuel Gidding is the head of pediatric cardiology and interim director of heart failure and transplant at Nemours Cardiac Center, A. I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware.
Guest: Shellie Williams, MD
Guest: Reed Tuckson, MD
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Currently more than 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a number that could triple by 2050 unless advances are made in early detection, treatments and prevention. Second Opinion Live hosts Dr. Michael Greenberg and Dr. Matt Birnholz discuss the many benefits for patients who receive an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, one of which is the ability to participate in a clinical trial, with guest Dr. Shellie Williams from The University of Chicago Medical Center and the Alzheimer's Association.
Our Second Opinion Live hosts also discuss the latest national survey on the state of American Health with Dr. Reed Tuckson from the United Health Foundation.
Broadcast Funding for this program was provided in part by the Alzheimer's Association and its free nation-wide Alzheimer's clinical trials matching service - TrialMatchTM.
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD
ReachMD, in cooperation with HealthDay, Presents Conference Coverage of the 164th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, held from May 14-18 in Honolulu.
This year's meeting attracted over 8,000 participants from around the world. The conference highlighted recent advances in the prevention, detection, and treatment of psychiatric conditions, with presentations focusing on mental illnesses, including substance use disorders.
Guest: David Henderson, MD
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Antipsychotic medications have dramatically increased in prescriptions, including additional FDA-approved usages for bipolar and depression as well as off-label use. Side effects of these drugs, such as abdominal weight gain, lipid and blood pressure changes, and elevations in fasting glucose, may contribute to metabolic syndrome. What are the impacts of increased use of antipsychotic medications on diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Dr. David Henderson, as they discuss the need for healthcare providers to be proactive: understanding the patient's risk factors, medical history and the risk-benefit ratio in order to treat effectively.
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Guest: Tena Alonzo, MA
How can creating a more positive emotional experience for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's diminish behavior issues and improve quality of life? Tena Alonzo, director of research and co-director of the Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia program at Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, discusses a common-sense approach to creating a comforting environment for those with dementia and Alzheimer's, which focuses on meeting each patient's unique needs. What simple steps can long-term care facilities and caregivers take to enhance the lives of patients with cognitive disorders? Dr. Eric Tangalos hosts.
Guest: Allegra Broft, MD
Host: Mary Leuchars, MD
As eating disorders are generally on the rise in the United States, what are the personal and economic costs of anorexia and bulimia? Dr. Allegra Broft, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University and research psychiatrist at the Eating Disorders Research Unit of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, is alarmed that eating disorders are not only have a high cost financially, but cost lives as well, likely accounting for the highest mortality among psychiatric disorders. How expensive and effective are residential programs for treatment of eating disorders? What other programs might help patients and families meet the challenges of eating disorder treatments? Hosted by Dr. Mary Leuchars.
Host: Anthony Alessi, MD
Guest: Ronald DeVere, MD
Smell and taste loss can be the first sign of a serious neurologic disorder like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, but it is also possible to lose these senses after something as simple as a sinus infection or virus. How can you help your patients get to the bottom of why this is happenning to them, and how can you help them cope with this change in their quality of life? Dr Ronald DeVere, director of the Taste and Smell Disorders Clinic in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Coping with Smell and Taste Loss,joins host Dr. Anthony Alessi to explain this strange, debilitating and frustrating phenomenon.
Guest: Neal Kaufman, MD, MPH
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Methods of positive behavioral change for people living with diabetes is vital to the overall management of diabetes. What is the value of behavior change for people living with diabetes and their professional counterparts? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, professor of pediatrics and public health at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Neal Kaufman, as they discuss the need for behavior modification in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Guest: Norma Hannigan
Laughter has been shown to lower blood pressure, increase blood flow and build endorphins. Nurse practitioner Norma Hannigan, associate professor of clinical nursing at Columbia University in New York, joins host Mimi Secor for a serious discussion of the anecdotal and evidence-based research on laughter and how to use laughter as medicine in your clinical practice.
Host: Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
Guest: Monika Woolsey
There are many challenges in overall diabetes management relative to a patients' mindful integration of food and behavior. What do healthcare professionals need to know to help their patients with diabetes better manage diet, stress and physical activity? Join guest host Janice Baker, CDE, RD and her guest, president and founder of "After The Diet" network, Monika Woolsey, RD, as they discuss the biochemistry and appetite regulation of diabetes and diet.
Guest: David Smith, MD, CMD
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Nearly three-quarters of patients in long term care have some form of memory impairment or dementia. And while some forgetfulness is a normal part of the aging process, memory loss can also be overlooked as an early symptom of cognitive impairment. How can physicians distinguish between common memory loss and cognitive impairment? Dr. David Smith, professor of family medicine at the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University, College Station; and president of Geriatric Consultants of Central Texas in Brownwood, Texas, discusses the nuances of different forms of cognitive impairment, and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis. What activities, medications, environments and other strategies can help physicians slow cognitive decline in these patients? Dr. Eric Tangalos hosts.
Guest: Matt Freitas, FNP-C, PA-C
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Delivering quality mental health care to patients seems to come with an overwhelming number of obstacles. How can primary care practices make it easier to provide psychiatric and psychological services? Matt Frietas, an NP/PA and vice president of Aspen Medical Group in Modesto, California, speaks with host Lisa Dandrea Lenell about how his clinic overcame billing issues, HIPPA laws and charting problems to provide quality mental healthcare to his patients at his clinic.
Guest: Amy Ozier, PhD, RD
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
The EADS (Eating and Appraisal Due to Emotions and Stress) questionnaire developed by Dr. Amy Ozier, registered dietitian and certified health education specialist, and assistant professor and facilitator of the Certificate of Graduate Study for Eating Disorders and Obesity at Northern Illinois University, helps healthcare professionals determine how psychological and physical factors modulate how much patients with diabetes eat. Does this tool help to bridge the gap when a psychologist is missing from a multi-disciplinary team? Dr. Ozier joins host Dr. Steven Edelman to discuss overeating as a contributing factor in a patient's overall health, the impact of hyperglycemia and treatment that helps modulate behavior.
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Guest: Eileen O'Grady, PhD, RN, NP
Every day, we hear about the rise of chronic disease and rates of obesity. How do we persuade patients to change their behavior in order to become healthier? A new answer may lie in the field of wellness coaching. Dr. Eileen O'Grady, nurse practitioner, wellness coach and visiting professor at the Leinhard School of Nursing at Pace University in New York City, talks with host Mimi Secor about the evidence-based methodology behind wellness coaching. They also cover certification requirements and how NPs and PAs interested in career opportunities in this field can set up a wellness practice.
Guest: Donald Sefcik, MD
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
After many years of discussion, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) will offer PAs Certificates of Added Qualification in 5 specialties, beginning in 2011. Dr. Don Sefcik, chairman of the NCCPA, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to explain what it takes to obtain certification, what the benefits are to PAs, and why the NCCPA decided to institute the certification now, with the nation's healthcare system in flux.
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Guest: Christine Dunford, PhD
Guest: Mary O'Hara, MA, LCSW
Although we remain limited in our options for treating patients with memory loss and Alzheimer's, there are a variety of non-pharmacologic treatments that are showing some promise. Mary O'Hara, social worker at Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Christine Dunford, cultural anthropologist, ensemble member of Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre, and founding teaching artist with the Chicago Arts Partners in Education (CAPE) program, facilitate an improvisational acting workshop called the Memory Ensemble for patients with Alzheimer's and memory loss. One of improv's principles emphasizes being "in the moment," which can be particularly therapeutic for patients with memory loss. How has the Memory Ensemble program been designed to be both challenging and supportive, and what are some of the program's benefits? What other types of creative programs might have a similar effect on improving the quality of life, as well as building confidence and coping mechanisms for these patients? Hosted by Dr. Eric Tangalos.
Guest: Ken Harbert, PhD
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
Do some of your patients have trouble sleeping, experience nightmares or are filled with anger or rage? If so they may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Ken Harbert, dean of the school of physician studies at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee, joins host Lisa Dandrea Lenell to discuss how to identify post traumatic stress disorder and how to distinguish between PTSD and every day stress, as well as how to get a mental health professional involved in treatment. The two also talk about how PTSD is being incorporated into the curriculum of physician assistant studies.
Guest: Daniel Carlat, MD
Host: Bruce Japsen
Is there a psychiatrist in the house? There is often attention to a shortage of doctors, particularly in primary care, but the specialty of psychiatry is also in crisis. Dr. Daniel Carlat, professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and editor-in-chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Report, tells host Bruce Japsen about how medical professionals and the healthcare system can cope with and address the crisis facing psychiatry.
Guest: Guy Diamond, PhD
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the US, affecting 4-6% of adolescents. Suicide is also a significant issue in this age group, and is the the third leading cause of death among adolescents. How effective are the various types of psychotherapy and medications typically used to treat adolescent depression, and how is a newer form of therapy, attachment-based family therapy, aimed at engaging this patient population more effectively? Dr. Guy Diamond, director of the Center for Family Intervention Science at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and associate professor of psychology at Penn Medicine, joins host Dr. Maurice Pickard to discuss the theory behind attachment-based family therapy, which is intended to address the patient's environment and stressors that may be contributing to their depression. When might attachment-based family therapy be more beneficial than enhanced usual care (including cognitive-behavioral therapy and medications)?
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Guest: Kimberly Comparetto, NP
Alcohol, ecstacy and marijuana use has always been an issue for teens in the United States, but there are other alarming trends as well. More than five percent of 12 year-olds in this country say they have abused prescription drugs. As a medical professional on the front lines, how do you talk to teens and their parents if you suspect an addiction problem with your patients? Kimberly Comparetto, a psychiatric mental health NP who works in the adolescent in-patient unit of Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook, Maine, joins host Mimi Secor to talk about risk factors, warning signs, treatment options and ways to open the lines of communication between patients and parents who may have a child with an addiction problem.
Guest: Evelyn Resh, CNM, MPH
Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
All parents want to make sure their teenage daughters are well-informed about issues related to sex, but how do advanced practice clinicians make sure teens are comfortable about their sexuality as they move into adulthood? Certified nurse midwife Evelyn Resh, director of women's health and sexuality counseling at Miraval Resorts, Tucson, Arizona, joins host Mimi Secor to talk about giving girls the knowledge and information they need to make healthy decisions about sex. They also discuss the impact that mothers have on their daughters' body image, and new sexual issues facing girls today.
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Guest: Herbert Sier, MD, CMD
What are some of the unique issues related to patients with Parkinson's in long-term care, and how can all long-term care team members assess and manage the condition? Dr. Herbert Sier, associate chief of geriatrics and assistant professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and vice president of medical affairs at the nonprofit community organization, CJE Senior Life, in Chicago, Illinois, joins host Dr. Eric Tangalos to discuss ways physicians can preserve and improve mobility for Parkinson's patients, while providing for appropriate psychological care as well. Hosted by Dr. Eric Tangalos.
Guest: Jay Luxenberg, MD
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
It can be challenging for caregivers to diagnose depression in long-term care medicine, even though depression in facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities is common. How can long-term care physicians recognize the early signs and symptoms of depression, and determine when pharmacologic or other forms of therapy are most appropriate? What quantitative screening tests and management tools are helpful for physicians to use in diagnosing and treating depression? Dr. Jay Luxenberg, director of medical services at the Jewish Home in San Francisco, and clinical professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, weighs the options of antidepressant therapy versus other non-pharmacologic treatments for patients with depression in long-term care facilities. What evidence demonstrates the efficacy of bright light therapy, family involvement and other activities in improving the symptoms of depression? Dr. Eric Tangalos hosts.
Host: Maureen Whelihan, MD
Guest: Michael Krychman, MD
When a woman is first diagnosed with breast cancer, a doctor's first concern is a treatment plan. But what happens after chemotherapy, radiation and surgery? Women must once again learn to reconnect with their bodies. Dr. Michael Krychman, executive director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine, joins host Dr. Maureen Whelihan to discuss the treatment of low sexual desire in breast cancer survivors.
Guest: Michael Krychman, MD
Host: Maureen Whelihan, MD
More than 43 percent of women across the country, of all ages and races, have some type of sexual complaint or problem; but more often than not, they don't talk to their doctor about it. How can doctors bring up this issue without making their patients feel uncomfortable? Dr. Michael Krychman, executive director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine, joins host Dr. Maureen Whelihan to discuss how to overcome the barriers when talking about sex with patients, as well as what causes low desire in women and how to treat it.
Host: Maureen Whelihan, MD
Guest: Stanley Althof, PhD
Most men who deal with erectile dysfunction (ED) suffer in silence because they don't know how to approach the subject with their doctor. How can you make it easier for your patients to talk about this sometimes embarrassing issue? Dr. Stanley Althof, professor emeritus at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, joins host Dr. Maureen Whelihan as they look at the biological and psychological causes of ED as well as the impact it can have on the health of couples.
Guest: Darrel Regier, MD
Host: Bruce Japsen
It's been over 15 years since the publication of the Fourth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). The DSM-V is due to be published in May 2013, and for the first time, the American Psychiatric Association invited input from the wider medical community and the general public. Anyone could go to the website, view the draft criteria alongside DSM-IV criteria, as well as the rationale behind the proposed changes, and add their comments, through April 20, 2010. Dr. Darrel Regier, executive director of the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education and director, division of research, at the American Psychiatric Association, tells host Bruce Japsen about what's due to change in the Manual, and the ramifications for research, treatment, payment, and — ultimately — outcomes.
Guest: William Polonsky, PhD, CDE
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Patients living with diabetes often struggle with motivation, depression and other emotional or behavioral challenges. How can healthcare professionals support their patients in the behavioral aspects of their diabetes care and the emotional challenges of their condition? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, Dr. William Polonsky as they discuss the need for understanding and support, what's wrong with 'policing,' and good diabetes etiquette in the management diabetes.
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
Guest: Irwin Goldstein, MD
The vascular, neurologic, hormonal and psychological issues associated with the diabetes and metabolic syndromes are commonly the cause of sexual problems. What benefit does a multidisciplinary approach to sexual medical issues bring to people living with diabetes? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, director of San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital in Southern California, Dr. Irwin Goldstein, as they discuss both male and female sexual dysfunction, treatments and a multidisciplinary approach to sexual medical issues.
Representative Charles Boustany, MD, of Louisiana, responds to President Obama's healthcare address in front of a joint session of Congress, September 9, 2009. Listen here or download the podcast.
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Listen here or download the podcast of President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009, outlining his plan for healthcare reform.
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Vice President Joe Biden, alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Dr. David Blumenthal, the Obama administration's National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, leads this roundtable discussion on healthcare reform and the need to ‘modernize the system' with broad implementation of electronic health records (EHRs). Hosted by Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago on August 20, 2009, the discussion ranges from the keys to improving the coordination of care through EHRs, to enhancing patient safety and reducing privacy concerns, to promoting vital cost and effectiveness measures across the spectrum of care.
Vice President Biden announced the availability of $1.2 billion in federal grants for electronic health record systems. The funding comes from the $787 billion stimulus package passed earlier this year. It is ticketed to finance the creation of EHR technology extension-centers, which will provide clinicians and hospitals with on-the-spot support for the installation and utilization of certified EHR systems. Money is also set aside to help providers attain key incentives to encourage the adoption of EHRs. The administration says grants will be awarded on a rolling basis, with the first awards to be issued in fiscal year 2010.
Panelists included cardiologist Dr. Martha Gulati, geriatrician Dr. June McKoy, …
Guest: Gail Curtis, PA-C
Host: Lisa Dandrea Lenell, PA-C, MPAS, MBA
The research is yet to be written on the number of physician assistants that face substance abuse issues. Gail Curtis, an assistant professor of PA studies at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to discuss the reasons PAs may abuse controlled substances, how to get proper treatment and the programs that are available for medical professionals.
Guest: Lory Bright-Long, MD, CMD
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
The diversity of residents in long term care medicine can present unique challenges in diagnosing and caring for patients with various psychiatric conditions. What should physicians keep in mind when caring for younger patients, those with Alzheimer's disease, or patients who have had a stroke at long term care facilities? Dr. Lory Bright-Long, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at State University of New York Stony Brook and certified medical director, discusses the role of the interdisciplinary team in managing patients with psychiatric conditions. Hosted by Dr. Eric Tangalos.
Tune in for complete audio of the prime-time presidential news conference from the White House, July 22, 2009. President Obama outlines his plan for overhauling the nation's healthcare system, and takes questions.
Guest: Alva (Buzz) Baker, MD, CMD
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Among older patients, who is most at risk for developing dementia? How can a team of caregivers at a nursing home best assess dementia, and what are some of the causes of this condition? How can activity programs help to decrease the cognitive decline of residents at long-term care facilities? Host Dr. Eric Tangalos discusses these and other questions about dementia with Dr. Alva Baker, faculty member of the division of geriatric psychiatry and neuropsychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Guest: Barbara Resnick, PhD CRNP
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
How is interdisciplinary collaboration of crucial importance in long term care medicine, and how can a team of health care providers communicate most effectively? What are some of the challenges presented by interdisciplinary collaboration? Dr. Barbara Resnick, professor in the department of organizational systems and adult health at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, discusses collaboration in geriatric and long term care medicine with host Dr. Eric Tangalos.
Host: John Armstrong, MD
President Barack Obama delivered a lengthy address on his vision for health system reform to delegates of the American Medical Association (AMA) at their 158th annual meeting in Chicago. The speech generated a range of reactions from physicians in the audience. Host Dr. John Armstrong captures their sentiments on the floor of the meeting hall. How will this speech affect America's physicians? Will President Obama ensure that our concerns are represented in the health system reform debate? Tune in to hear the unfiltered responses from your colleagues in medicine!
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President Obama's keynote address to the AMA House of Delegates
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AMA President Dr. J. James Rohack's inauguration speech
Dr. Rohack discusses President Obama's plan for healthcare reform
Perspectives from members of the AMA Board of Trustees
Voting round-up and one-on-one with Dr. Steven Stack
Host: John Armstrong, MD
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Guest: Janis Roszler, CDE, RD, LD/N
Host: Steven Edelman, MD
A certified diabetes educator can help both physicians and patients when it comes to sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction is experienced by over half of all women with diabetes, and approximately 32 percent of men with type 1 and 46 percent of men with type 2. So, it is critical to provide good communication. Our guest, certified diabetes educator and sex specialist Janis Roszler, outlines the benefits of good communication for healthcare professionals and their patients. Join host Dr. Steven Edelman to learn more.
Guest: Bruno V. Gallo, MD
Host: Shira Johnson, MD
Deep brain stimulation is used for movement disorders but can it be used for depression, addiction and chronic pain? Dr. Bruno Gallo, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida joins host, Dr. Shira Johnson to talk about the promise that deep brain stimulation can provide to patients when medication is not taking care of their symptoms. The two also discuss the bright future that brain stimulation has when it comes to curing other diseases.
Join us for highlights from the American Psychiatric Association's 2009 Annual Meeting, May 16th through the 21st, in San Francisco.
Guest: Barry Sarvet, MD
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Research tells us that roughly one in 20 teenagers in the United States suffers from clinical depression. The problem is most are not receiving treatment because they haven't been diagnosed. In a recent report, the US Preventive Services Task Force issued a recommendation for the routine screening of all adolescents in the primary care setting, even if they don't show signs of depression. Is this recommendation practical? And, can our healthcare system accommodate the likely increase in teens who would subsequently become candidates for mental health treatment? Dr. Barry Sarvet, chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, joins host Dr. Jennifer Shu for a discussion of the pros and cons of routine depression screening for teenagers.
Host: Todd Mahr, MD
Guest: Gailen D. Marshall, MD, PhD
The media often report about the effect of stress on the immune system. What research supports the idea that certain individuals are more susceptible to stress than others, and how can physicians recognize patients who might be experiencing an immunological response to stress? What mechanisms might link rhinitis, asthma and chronic urticaria to stress? Dr. Gailen Marshall, professor of medicine and pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, discusses the fascinating relationship between a patient's mental state and immunity. Dr. Todd Mahr hosts.
Guest: Mary Solanto, PhD
Host: Vatsal Thakkar, MD
How can cognitive behavioral therapy help alleviate symptoms of ADHD patients, as well as other symptoms of comorbid anxiety or depression in these patients? Is cognitive behavioral therapy more effective than other types of group or individual counseling for these patients? Dr. Mary Solanto, associate professor of psychiatry and director of the ADHD Center at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, describes some of the benefits ADHD patients may receive from this non-pharmacologic approach to treatment. Dr. Vatsal Thakkar hosts.
Guest: Randy Blakely, PhD
Host: Vatsal Thakkar, MD
Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in the cortex, essential to movement and activity control, as well as attention and executive function, tying this transporter to ADHD. How are scientists finding the genetic markers that may be transmitted to those with ADHD, and how does this help scientists understand more about the disorder? Dr. Randy Blakely, director of the Center for Molecular Neuroscience at the Silvio O. Conte Center for Neuroscience Research and the Alan D. Bass Professor of Pharmacology and Psychiatry at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, describes a genetic mutation that causes the dopamine transporter to run backwards, and how this discovery is helping scientists understand the mechanisms of ADHD. Dr. Vatsal Thakkar hosts.
Guest: Richard Rubin, MD
Host: Vatsal Thakkar, MD
Although stimulant medications are often used to treat ADHD patients, there are patients for whom non-stimulants might also be a viable option. What are the advantages to each type of medication? Dr. Richard Rubin, clinical associate professor at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and adjunct associate professor of child psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical College, joins host Dr. Vatsal Thakkar to discuss medication options for treating patients with ADHD.
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Guest: Elvira Lang, MD
We've known anecdotally that simply waiting for the results of a tumor biopsy can be as stressful as coping with an unfavorable diagnosis itself. There is even some evidence to suggest that this stressful waiting period may subsequently impact the treatment of those patients who are found to have cancer. How do we explain this hypothesis? Further, how can we ease the anxiety of those patients awaiting cancer test results, and can we shorten the time patients must wait for their diagnosis? Host Dr. Jennifer Shu explores these key issues in the diagnostic process with Dr. Elvira Lang, associate professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School, and an interventional radiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Guest: Ira Chasnoff, MD
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Over the past few decades, there has been grave concern that prenatal exposure to cocaine would result in a population of children with physical, mental and emotional problems. Many of these infants have been carefully studied as they progress toward adolescence and beyond, and data suggests the impact on their development may not be as dramatic as we once thought. Dr. Ira Chasnoff, professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and president of the Children's Research Triangle in Chicago, joins host Dr. Jennifer Shu to explore the shift in our thinking about the long-term effects of prenatal exposure to cocaine.
Guest: James McGaugh, PhD
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
How can beta-blockers influence the formation of memories? Can beta-blockers erase memories entirely, or do these medications only affect the way or degree to which a memory is imprinted? Dr. James McGaugh, founding director of the Center for Neurobiology and Memory at the University of California, Irvine, explains the way beta-blockers can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. What are the ethical concerns about pharmacologically manipulating our anxieties or stresses? Dr. Michael Greenberg hosts.
Guest: Richard A. Friedman, MD
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
The continued growth of the Internet, and its increasing pervasiveness in our lives, has many of us considering how we might incorporate Web-based avenues of communication in our practice. The ease and convenience of e-mail, for example, is tempting, but could also open up a Pandora's box. Does e-mail inherently pose new challenges that may not be an issue with phone dialogue or in-person discussion? Dr. Richard Friedman, professor of clinical psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and a regular contributor to the New York Times, shares his experience with e-mail in his practice and a few tips for those who use or are contemplating Web communication for their practice. Dr. Cathleen Margolin hosts.
Guest: Murray Raskind, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
The sleep disruptions and irritability that often affect patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging to treat with traditional psychotherapy or pharmacologic treatments. Host Dr. Lee Freedman welcomes Dr. Murray Raskind, professor and vice-chairman in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, to discuss the benefits of using prazosin to treat PTSD symptoms.
Guest: Henry T. Greely, JD
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
How might society best respond to the growing demand for cognitive-enhancing drugs by healthy individuals? That's the overriding question posed in a recent article published in Nature, written by a team of authors led by Henry Greely, professor of law and director of the Center for Law and the Biosciences at Stanford University. Mr. Greely joins host Dr. Cathleen Margolin to evaluate the appeal and the risks of drug-propelled cognitive enhancement, from safety considerations for healthy individuals using such medications, to the fairness of comparing the achievements of those who use versus those who do not, and the potential for coercion by superiors aiming, in theory, for enhanced performance from subordinates. One other question they will consider: is there a moral difference between cognitive enhancement through pharmaceuticals versus enhancement through sleep or nutritionally beneficial food products?
Guest: Benjamin Griffith, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
What is the connection between anxiety and pancreatic cancer? Certainly, patients can develop problems with anxiety after a cancer diagnosis. But pancreatic cancer seems to have the curious characteristic of anxiety as a presenting symptom. The age at which anxiety presents itself may be a clue as to whether you're looking at mental illness or a possible cancer diagnosis. Dr. Benjamin Griffith, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Virginia and the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, explains to host Dr. Leslie Lundt.
Guest: Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Increasingly, depression is viewed a systems-level disorder. For patients who are refractory to the all traditional therapies, surgery on the brain may be answer. What are the benefits, and how is psychosurgery different than it was 50 years ago? Dr. Leslie Lundt is joined by Dr. Aviva Abosch, director of the Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery Program, and assistant professor in the department of neurosurgery, at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis.
Guest: Raymond Levy, PsyD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Guest: John Stuart Ablon, PhD
Psychoanalysis and dynamic psychotherapy have been criticized as too time-consuming, costly and even ineffective. Dr. Raymond Levy and Dr. Stewart Ablon, of the Psychotherapy Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, discuss their recent evidence-based research into these long-term therapies. What differentiates psychoanalysis and dynamic psychotherapy from other types of therapy, and are these therapies more effective for specific disorders? Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Guest: Norman Rosenthal, MD
The condition we now know as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) was first recognized in the early 1980s, when some patients were noted to have symptoms of depression only during the winter months. How does seasonal depression differ from other conditions such as major depression or bipolar disorder? Dr. Norman Rosenthal, a former senior researcher in psychiatry and psychobiology at the National Institute of Mental Health and one of the world's foremost experts on SAD, details the clinical profile of this disorder and describes light therapy and other potential treatments with host Dr. Jennifer Shu. Because there are some similarities between SAD and full depression, is it possible that light therapies or other SAD treatments would be effective for patients with year-round symptoms or bipolar disorder?
Guest: Anne Marie Albano, PhD, ABPP
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
For the last several years, the mainstays of treatment for children with anxiety disorders have varied among practitioners, but few attempts have been made to evaluate their comparative or combinatorial effectiveness. Dr. Anne Marie Albano, associate professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry and director of the Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders in the division of child and adolescent psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center, shares the outcomes of her research comparing cognitive behavioral therapy with medication in treating anxiety disorders in children. Dr. Albano discusses these two forms of therapy, both in isolation and combined, to treat a variety of problems, such as generalized anxiety disorder and social phobias. Dr. Bill Rutenberg hosts.
Guest: Stephen Whiteside, PhD, LP
Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD
Should exposure therapy be added to a mental health practitioner's arsenal of treatment techniques for anxiety disorders in children? Dr. Stephen Whiteside, assistant professor of psychology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explores the merits and limitations of this therapeutic approach, with recommendations for selecting patients who stand to benefit most. Hosted by Dr. Bill Rutenberg.
Guest: Steven Dubovsky, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
How have neurosurgical procedures for psychiatric conditions advanced since the development of the lobotomy? Which types of neurosurgical procedures are best for treating depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder? Dr. Steven Dubovsky, professor and chair of the department of psychiatry at the State University New York at Buffalo, explains lesioning surgeries, vegus nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation for treating depression. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts. Can these procedures cure patients of their psychiatric conditions?
Guest: Daniel Freeman, PhD, DClinPsy
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
How prevalent is paranoia and what are the latest strategies clinicians can use to treat patients with paranoia? Dr. Daniel Freeman, a Wellcome Trust Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss this 21st century fear. New techniques are designed to reduce distress and encourage people to talk about their paranoia.
Guest: John Hughes, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Dr. Leslie Lundt's guest, Dr. John Hughes, professor of psychiatry, psychology and family practice at the University of Vermont, whose research is primarily focused on tobacco use, explains why suicide is linked to both smoking and stopping smoking. They discuss the variables that may explain this, as well as the medications available to help patients to stop smoking and their effect on depression. How can clinicians best help their patients?
Guest: Robert Findling, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
When schizophrenia first presents in the teen years, patients often have a particularly poor prognosis. What are the best treatments for adolescents? Which medicine is best? Dr. Robert Findling, the Rocco L. Motto, MD, Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, talks with host Dr. Leslie Lundt about the long-term effects of medications and new research into treatment of early-onset schizophrenia.
Guest: Dale Needham, MD, PhD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
What complications in the ICU might lead to a patient experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder after an ICU stay? Is it better to keep ICU patients sedated to prevent pain, or is there an advantage to encouraging movement as soon as possible? Host Dr. Lee Freedman debates this question with Dr. Dale Needham, assistant professor in the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Are certain patients more susceptible than others to developing PTSD after being in the ICU?
Guest: Leo Pozuelo, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
Does a patient who becomes depressed have a higher risk of developing heart disease. Conversely, is a patient with heart disease at greater risk for developing depression? What manifestations associate depression and heart disease? Dr. Leo Pozuelo, associate director of the Bakken Heart Brain-Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, examines the relationship between heart disease and depression with host Dr. Lee Freedman. Does treating a depressed patient lower their coronary risk?
Guest: Monica Basco, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
What are the most successful methods of treating bipolar patients? Dr. Monica Basco, associate professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss her work with treating bipolar patients. Learn the best tools for increasing treatment adherence, recognizing prodromal symptoms and preventing relapse.
Guest: Matthew A. Menza, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Impulse control disorders have become increasingly reported in Parkinson's Disease patients. Dr. Matthew Menza, professor of psychiatry and neurology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to explore the etiology of impulse control disorders in the general population and in Parkinson's patients. Are impulse control disorders more common in Parkinson's patients, or are we just identifying them more readily? What can we do to help these patients?
Guest: Matthew A. Menza, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Depression is present in as many as half of the one million people with Parkinson's disease in the United States. What evidence-based treatments should we be using? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Matthew Menza, professor of psychiatry and neurology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, to talk about his work on diagnosing and treating depression in Parkinson's disease patients.
Guest: Matthew Tominey
Host: Lenard Adler, MD
How can educational accommodations be tailored to best fit ADHD patients? What role does an appropriate psychometric assessment of an ADHD patient play in determining the best educational accommodations for that patient? Do all institutions require similar documentation? Dr. Matthew Tominey, director of Disability Support Services at Seton Hall University, discusses how to best address the educational needs of ADHD patients. Dr. Lenard Adler hosts.
Guest: William Smucker, MD, CMD
Host: Eric Tangalos, MD
Delirium often goes unrecognized, even though it is a common condition in long-term care facilities. How can we be vigilant to the symptoms that might suggest dementia? Are patients with dementia most susceptible to developing delirium? What other conditions or medications might put patients at risk for developing delirium? Host Dr. Eric Tangalos welcomes Dr. William Smucker, professor of family medicine at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, to investigate preventative strategies physicians might use to prevent development of delirium, and how to best manage the condition.
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Guest: Jan Shifren, MD
Most research reveals 30 to 40 percent of women in the United States say they have sexual issues. A recent study examined how many women consider their sex issues to be a problem. With host Dr. Lauren Streicher, Dr. Jan Shifren, an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School, looks at the findings of her research. The two review the impetus for the study, questions that were asked from 30,000 participants, and what has been gleaned from the results. The two also touch on whether testosterone and Viagra should be prescribed to help women who are distressed by their sexual issues.
Guest: Eugene Lipov, MD
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Women who have hot flashes may experience episodes up to 80 times a week. Estrogen is the most common treatment, but oftentimes it's just not enough. Dr. Eugene Lipov, an anesthesiologist and medical director of Northwest Hospital's Advanced Pain Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois, discusses with host Dr. Lauren Streicher his pioneering use of the stellate ganglion block to alleviate hot flashes for women. The two cover the procedure for administering the block, the success rate and complications, as well has how Dr. Lipov came up with the concept. Dr. Lipov also talks about how the block aids in better sleep patterns for post menopausal women.
Guest: Donald Robinson, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Many commonly used medications are being implicated in increased risk of osteoporotic fractures, for example proton pump inhibitors. Psychotropics are getting scrutiny as well. Dr. Donald Robinson, professor of pharmacology and medicine at the University of Vermont and the author of more than 175 scientific papers on neuroscience topics, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to explain which psychotropics are especially risky and why.
Guest: David Sarwer, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
We know that the weight loss outcome following bariatric surgery can be impressive - patients lose as much as 35% of their initial body weight in the first 18 months post-op. Does their psychosocial outcome also improve? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. David Sarwer, director of clinical services at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine to discuss what happens after bariatric surgery.
Guest: David Sarwer, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Understanding the psychosocial aspects of treating morbid obesity may help us improve the success rate of these patients postoperatively. Dr. David Sarwer, the director of clinical services at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, explores the psychological workup of the pre-op bariatric surgery patient with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.
Guest: Mishka Terplan, MD
Host: Lisa Mazzullo, MD
Researchers have no way to determine how significant the problem of substance abuse and pregnancy really is. Very few women will be open and honest when it comes to answering questions about elicit drug use. So how do doctors get their patients the proper help? Dr. Mishka Terplan, an associate professor at the University of Chicago, looks at the issues of universal drug screening for all pregnant women, confidentiality, inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitation programs and the stigma of being a substance abuser, with host Dr. Lisa Mazzullo.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Edward Shorter, PhD
Recently-trained physicians may consider barbiturates and tricyclic antidepressants footnotes in history. But have they dismissed the most effective therapeutics in psychiatry? Dr. Edward Shorter, professor of psychiatry and the Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine and at the University of Toronto, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to talk about the evolution of antidepressants
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: David R. Spiegel, MD
Patients who are not forthcoming about their alcohol history jeopardize our ability to provide the best possible clinical care. Many instruments such as the CAGE rely only on the patient's self-report. Luckily, we have several biomarkers to assist us. How and when to use which test? Dr. David Spiegel, associate professor of clinical psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the consultation-liaison service at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss the specifics of blood tests to detect alcohol misuse.
Guest: Christopher Drake, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Can cardiovascular stress research teach us anything about insomnia? Dr. Christopher Drake, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and a bioscientific staff investigator at the Henry Ford Hospital Sleep Disorders and Research Center joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss his research into the insomnia stress test.
Guest: Daniel Alford, MD, MPH
Host: Mary Leuchars, MD
Current research from Boston Medical Center indicates that education in addiction medicine among American medical students and residents is largely inadequate. What is being done to ensure that patients at risk receive optimal medical care from appropriately trained personnel? Joining host Dr. Mary Leuchars is Dr. Daniel Alford, associate professor of medicine and director of Chief Resident Immersion Training in Addiction Medicine section of general internal medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. The topic of discussion is how to expand training in addiction medicine for young medical professionals, assessing the methods developed at Boston Medical Center.
Guest: William Hall, MD
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Dr. William Hall, director of the Center for Healthy Aging at Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York, discusses with host Dr. Maurice Pickard the unprecedented increase in members of our population age 85 and older, and the role this may play in exceptional longevity. We know more today than we ever have before about disease factors that cause disability and frailty, such as depression, neuromuscular stability, cognitive status and urinary incontinence. How will these factors help to support older patients?
Guest: Sue Ann Thomas, PhD, RN
Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
What is the psychological impact of having an ICD? Dr. Sue Thomas, assistant dean for PhD studies and professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, shares her research as principal investigator on the PRHAT trial, in which she investigated long-term changes in anxiety and depression amongst patients post-MI. Dr. Thomas also outlines a holistic model of cardiovascular health. Susan Dolan hosts.
Guest: Maureen Corry, Ms.
Host: Bruce Japsen
New data suggests that nearly one in five women suffers postraumatic stress following labor and delivery; however, the postpartum experience of new mothers runs the gamut, oftentimes meaning little or no support. Maureen Corry, executive director of the Childbirth Connection, tells host Bruce Japsen of the Chicago Tribune about issues facing these women and their medical care providers.
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Guest: Helen Mayberg, MD
Standard treatments for depression are effective in providing relief in most cases. However, some individuals suffer from depression that does not diminish despite adequate trials of antidepressants, psychotherapy and even electroconvulsive therapy. There is new hope for those suffering from treatment-resistant depression in the form of deep brain stimulation. Electrodes implanted in the brain that provide continuous current to a specific area of the brain has provided relief to subjects in groundbreaking new studies . Dr.Helen S. Mayberg, professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at Emory University School of Medicine joins host, Dr. Cathleen Margolin to discuss deep brain stimulation for depression. Dr. Mayberg's studies over the past 20 years in neural network models of mood regulation in health and disease have led to the recent development of a new intervention for treatment resistant patients using deep brain stimulation.
Guest: Helen Mayberg, MD
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Dr. Helen Mayberg, professor of psychiatry and neurology at Emory University School of Medicine, joins host Dr. Cathleen Margolin to discuss neural network models of depression. Sharing more than two decades of work in this area, Dr. Mayberg explains how models of mood regulation have led to the development of a new intervention for treatment-resistant patients using deep brain stimulation.
Guest: Lisa Gibbs
Host: Susan Dolan, RN, JD
Dr. Lisa Gibbs, associate professor in the department of family medicine at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, describes the different types of elder abuse and who is most vulnerable. She explains how physicians evaluate mental capacity and the difference between capacity and competency. She also discusses the latest research in elder abuse. Hosted by Susan Dolan.
Guest: Marianne Legato, MD
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Women account for 85 percent of the people in the industrialized world who have reached 100 years of age. What accounts for the longer lifespan of women? Dr. Marianne Legato, founder of the Partnership for Gender-Specific Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, talks with host Dr. Lauren Streicher about the significance of gender on life span. They discuss the roles that biology, lifestyle, and social factors play in longevity, and probe whether social changes in the industrialized world may be closing the gap.
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Guest: Coleen Kelly, MD
More than 150,000 obese American people undergo bariatric surgery annually. Many of these patients are women who will become pregnant. Dr. Colleen Kelly, a gastroenterologist at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, joins host Dr. Lauren Streicher to discuss this growing patient population. The two discuss which surgical option is best for a woman who wants to conceive, along with nutritional guidlines, complications, and of course the health of the baby.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Stephen Ross, MD
Ketamine is a schedule III drug with a long history as an anesthetic. It also is a well-known club drug in the party circuit. How can it be that it has anti-addictive properties and might it be useful to treat alcoholism? Dr. Stephen Ross, director of the Division of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse at Bellevue Hospital in New York, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss the latest research into ketamine and addiction treatment.
Guest: Marc Galanter, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Medicine and spirituality have always been linked, we have struggled as a profession with how to introduce spirituality and religion into the general hospital setting. Host Dr. Leslie Lundt discusses such a program with Dr. Mark Galanter, professor of psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine, and author of Spirituality and the Healthy Mind: Science, Therapy and the Need for Personal Meaning.
Guest: Deirdre Conroy, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
From alcohol to nicotine to prescription opioids, most substances of abuse can create sleep disturbances that continue even into abstinence. Untreated sleep disturbance can be a significant relapse trigger. Yet, most FDA-approved hypnotics are controlled substances. How can you break the cycle of insomnia in patients with addictive disease? Dr. Deirdre Conroy, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to review the treatment options for this population.
Guest: Deirdre Conroy, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Substance abuse and subsequent withdrawal can lead to sleep disturbances. How do you evaluate the substance abuser with sleep difficulties? Dr. Deirdre Conroy, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss the complex interaction between sleep and substance abuse.
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Guest: Laura Berman, PhD
Sex is the last issue on a woman's mind after being diagnosed with cancer or facing a hysterectomy. Studies show that only half of gynecologists bring up the issue prior to a hysterectomy and only 13 percent of patients have the guts to ask their doctor about it. So, how do doctors bring up the issue, and when in their patients' recovery is it appropriate to bring it up? Host Dr. Lauren Streicher and Dr. Laura Berman, assistant clinical professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, discuss the protocol for bringing up sexual dysfunction, body image after surgery and medication used to treat sexual dysfunction in women.
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Guest: Laura Berman, PhD
How can doctors make their female patients more comfortable talking about sexual dysfunction in the clinical setting? It could be as easy as adding a question to patient intake forms or posting a sign in the waiting room. Host Dr. Lauren Streicher and guest Dr. Laura Berman, an assistant clinical professor of ob/gyn and psychiatry at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, talk candidly about female sexual dysfunction issues and treatment options.
Guest: Kim Lebowitz
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Screening for depression is simple but can be life changing for a patient with heart disease. The American Heart Association is now recommending that all patients with cardiac issues be screened for depression, stress and anxiety. Dr. Kim Lebowitz joins host Dr. Lauren Streicher to discuss how doctors can recognize depression in their cardiac patients and what they can do to get them back on a healthy path both mentally and physically. The two also discuss the role of a cardiac psychologist in heart transplant patients both readying them for surgery and dealing with a new heart following their operation.
Guest: Kim Lebowitz
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression, and that statistic holds true for female cardiac patients. Linking heart disease and depression, the American Heart Association recently recommended that all cardiac patients be screened for depression. Dr. Kim Lebowitz, director and founder of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, discusses with host Dr. Lauren Streicher the new field of cardiac psychology and how doctors can screen their cardiac patients for the signs and symptoms of depression.
Guest: Lorie Chaiten, JD
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
For the past 25 years, the U.S. government has funded abstinence-only sex education in public schools. Still, 47 percent of high school students report having had sexual intercourse and 70 percent are sexually active by age 19. Lorie Chaiten, director of the Reproductive Rights Project for the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU of Illinois, talks with host Dr. Lauren Streicher about the implications for young people's sexual health when they are denied access to complete and accurate science-based information.
Guest: Young-Shin Kim, MD, PhD, MPH, MS
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Roughly one-third of children in the United States are involved in bullying, either as the bully, as the victim, or on both sides of the confrontation. What interventions can be taken that recognize patterns which lead to this all-too-common part of childhood, and that also work to prevent and combat its occurrence? Further, what can physicians do to help families and their children who are affected by bullying? Dr. Young-Shin Kim, assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine, talks with host Dr. Jennifer Shu about gender differences in bullying, risk factors for being targeted by bullies, and more generally, how we can approach an open and honest discussion of this topic with our young patients and their families.
Guest: Aaron Gibson, PharmD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
In an ideal world, evidence-based medicine and thoughtful clinical research might guide our every treatment decision. But the body of research is sparse on combination therapy for schizophrenia. When is it logical to combine antipsychotics? Dr. Aaron Gibson, assistant professor in the college of pharmacy at the University of New Mexico, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to explain when a combination might be reasonable and what problems might occur.
Guest: Eva Schernhammer, MD, DrPH
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Physicians' suicide rates are often reported as higher than the general population or of other academics. Dr. Eva Schernhammer, assistant professor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School and assistant professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health, discusses her research into physician suicide with host Dr. Leslie Lundt.
Guest: Katharina Manassis, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Children with the common presentation of both anxiety disorders and ADHD require a four-pronged treatment approach. What are the mainstays of treatment? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Katharina Manassis, associate professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Toronto, to discuss how to treat children with both ADHD and anxiety.
Guest: Steven Garlow, MD, PhD
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Host Dr. Cathleen Margolin interviews Dr. Steven Garlow of Emory University School of Medicine about his recently published article in the Journal of American College Health. Dr. Garlow and colleagues studied an interactive web-based method of outreach to college students at risk for suicide.
Guest: Steven Garlow, MD, PhD
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
Dr. Steven Garlow of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine joins host, Dr. Cathleen Margolin, to talk about the challenges of finding young adults who are at risk for suicide. He also discusses the elevated risk of suicide among physicians.
Guest: Steven Garlow, MD, PhD
Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD
What are the key warning signs of a potential suicide in young adults? How can we, as clinicians, act to prevent these devastating tragedies from occurring? Dr. Steven Garlow, assistant professor of psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine, discusses suicide prevention for the post-high school population with host Dr. Cathleen Margolin.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Roger McIntyre, MD
It is reported that up to a fifth of bipolar disorder patients will commit suicide, yet there are few studies looking at clinical risk factors in this population. What is the latest research? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Roger McIntyre, associate professor of psychiatry and pharmacology at the University of Toronto School of Medicine, to discuss his latest research investigating childhood abuse with adult bipolar suicide rates.
Guest: Roger McIntyre, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Substance abuse, obesity and bipolar disorder are major public health problems. They frequently co-occur, but what is the relationship between substance abuse and obesity in bipolar disorder? Dr. Roger McIntyre, associate professor of psychiatry and pharmacology at the University of Toronto and head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network, Toronto, Canada, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss his surprising research findings.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Matthew W. Johnson, PhD
It used to be common for researchers to study the potential medicinal uses for hallucinogenic drugs, including psilocybin, ecstasy, and LSD; however, the 60's left a blemish on legitimate research and it grinded to a halt. Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Matthew Johnson, a psychopharmacologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, who is studying psychoactive drug effects in human participants.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Peter R. Breggin, MD
Our guest Dr. Peter Breggin, a psychiatrist now in private practice in Ithica New York has been convinced by the weight of scientific evidence and his years of clinical experience that psychiatric medications frequently cause patients to lose their judgment and their ability to control their emotions and actions. Needless to say, he is a controversial figure in our field. He joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss why he believes that psychotropics "spellbind" patients.
Guest: Rebecca Puhl, MS, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Obesity is associated with multiple medical and psychological co-morbidities. An often under recognized problem is that of weight related stigmatization which can lead to unfair treatment, prejudice and discrimination. Are you guilty? Dr. Rebecca Puhl, director of research and anti-stigma initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to explain how weight bias may affect your obese patients.
Guest: Robert M. Post, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Mixed bipolar episodes as defined by the DSM-IV are relatively rare. But for those of us in clinical practice, this definition may be too conservative to be of use. What is a mixed bipolar episode and how do we best treat these patients? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Robert Post, professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine and Penn State College of Medicine, to discuss the management of mixed episodes.
Guest: Robert M. Post, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
The efficacy of the gold standard for bipolar treatment as been reported to be as high as 80%. But in the real world, that number is more like 25%. Why the disparity? What can we do for our treatment resistant bipolar patients? Dr. Robert Post professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine and Penn State College of Medicine and head of the Bipolar Collaborative Network joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to give us the latest on how to diagnose and treat these patients.
Guest: Philip Ninan, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
After many years of trying, Wyeth has received approval and is currently marketing the newest antidepressant in the US -- desvenlafaxine. What do you need to know about this medicine? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Philip Ninan, vice president for Neuroscience Global Medical Affairs at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals to discuss the ins and outs of desvenlafaxine.
Guest: Kaimana MacDonald, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Patients with a history of trauma or neglect are at increased risk for dissociative disorders. These are often hidden and remain undiagnosed even after years of treatment. How can a physician best understand these problems? Dr. Kai MacDonald, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California in San Diego joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to explain how the non-psychiatrist may be missing patients with dissociative disorders.
Guest: Brig. Gen. Loree Sutton, MD
Host: John Armstrong, MD
The physical wounds of a traumatic brain injury are often unmistakable. Yet even mild injury to the brain can bring significant behavioral consequences, which may only surface over time. What are the most common clinical manifestations of these conditions? What can be done to provide suitable therapy? Brig. Gen. Dr. Loree Sutton, director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, shares her expertise with host Dr. John Armstrong.
Guest: Sharon Mitchell, PhD
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Dr. Sharon Mitchell joins host Dr. Michael Greenberg to detail her role in addressing healthcare for the adult film industry. Known to many as 'Dr. Mitch,' she describes her own transformation from adult film star to sexual health expert and founder of the Adult Industry Medical (AIM) Healthcare Foundation. She'll also give us an idea of the unique healthcare challenges of caring for adult film workers, and how the AIM Foundation is able to cater to the specific needs of these patients.
Guest: Laurie Edwards
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Better technology and treatments mean that people with serious childhood illnesses such as cystic fibrosis and type one diabetes are reaching adulthood in unprecedented numbers. That means they are also struggling with college, relationships, fertility and employment. Laurie Edwards, a health journalist and author of Life Disrupted, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss these issues.
Guest: George I. Viamontes, MD, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Ion channels, G proteins, receptor subunit proteins - many of these concepts were developed after we received our training. What does the practicing clinician need to know? Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. George Viamontes, assistant clinical professor of medicine in the department of psychiatry at Columbia School of Medicine, who will explain to us the latest science behind neurotransmitters and how it impacts what we do in our offices every day.
Guest: George I. Viamontes, MD, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Signal transduction is a key concept in cell and molecular biology. How can understanding this concept help us understand how psychotropics and psychotherapy works? Dr. George Viamontes, author of An Atlas of Neurobiology: How the Brain Creates the Self, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss signal transduction.
Guest: James W. Jones, PsyD, PhD, ThD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Religious terrorism has become commonplace in our lifetime. What causes a person to kill innocent strangers in the name of religion? Our guest Dr. James Jones is uniquely qualified to address this question. Dr. Jones, a professor of religion and adjunct professor of clinical psychology at Rutgers University is an authority on comparative religion and a clinical psychologist. Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Jones to discuss how we can help patients struggling with these issues.
Guest: Frank Leone, MD
Host: Lee Freedman, MD
The morbidities and health complications from smoking are certainly well established. But even with social trends increasingly making the life of a smoker more difficult, many of our patients still can’t kick the habit. Joining your host Dr. Lee Freedman, to discuss smoking cessation therapies is Dr. Frank Leone, pulmonologist and director of Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Programs at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Leone covers the origins of the habit, nicotine addiction, and how to best approach patients with both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
Guest: Rosalie Greenberg, MD
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
There is hope for children with bipolar disorder, says Dr. Rosalie Greenberg, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons, and author of the book, Bipolar Kids: Helping Your Child Find Calm in the Mood Storm. Dr. Greenberg joins host Dr. Michael Greenberg to discuss diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and genetics of the disorder, along with treatment options and potential outcomes.
Guest: Rosalie Greenberg, MD
Host: Michael Greenberg, MD
Pediatric bipolar disorder may be more common than our diagnoses indicate. What constitutes a proper diagnosis? Host Dr. Michael Greenberg is joined by Dr. Rosalie Greenberg, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University School of Physicians and Surgeons, and author of the book, Bipolar Kids: Helping Your Child Find Calm in the Mood Storm. Dr. Rosalie Greenberg discusses the nuances and easily overlooked symptoms in children eventually diagnosed with the disorder, and shares her perspective on the challenges of bipolar disorder for children and their families.
Guest: Stephen Stahl, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Regardless of your specialty, Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil have become commonly used and familiar medications. What other medications should we know? Dr. Stephen Stahl, adjunct professor of psychiatry at the University of California at San Diego joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to tell us what we need to know about antidepressants.
Guest: Stephen Stahl, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Last year antipsychotics were one of the more widely sold drugs in the United States. What do we need to know about these medications? Should non-psychiatrists be prescribing them routinely? Dr. Stephen Stahl, internationally recognized clinician, researcher and teacher in psychopharmacology and the author of more than 350 articles and chapters, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to talk about the prescribing and use of antipsychotics.
Guest: Stephen Stahl, MD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
In 2000, Dr. Stephen Stahl published what many of us consider to be the definitive text of psychopharmacology. The wait for the third edition is finally over. What has happened in the last 8 years? Dr. Stahl joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt in this informative interview.
Guest: Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
When treating the depressed post-partum woman who is nursing, we have two patients - the depressed woman and her infant. How can we choose the safest medication for both? Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Co-Director of the Perinatal Psychiatry Program of the UNC Center for Women's Mood Disorders joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss treating depression in breast feeding women.
Guest: Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
While postpartum depression shares many features in common with major depression, there are distinguishing characteristics and unique treatment challenges. Host Dr. Leslie Lundt welcomes Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody to discuss postpartum depression.
Guest: Jennifer Christner, MD
Host: Michael Benson, MD
Patients requesting early prescription refills, reporting lost medication, and other deviations from a standard dosing regimen are certainly worth noting. Given the frequency with which we prescribe medications for ADD, ADHD and other illnesses to our young patients, these irregularities may serve as warning signs of a larger problem. Host Dr. Michael Benson discusses prescription stimulant abuse in children with Dr. Jennifer Christner, an adolescent medicine specialist and a clinical assistant professor in the department of pediatrics and communicable diseases at the University of Michigan Medical School.
Guest: Karen Rosene-Montella, MD
Host: Lisa Mazzullo, MD
The physiological changes that occur in pregnancy often present a series of clinical obstacles. What conditions should most concern us? How can pre-conception education ease the process? Dr. Karen Rosene-Montella, professor of medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and principal author of Medical Care of the Pregnant Patient, talks with host Dr. Lisa Mazzullo about treating this challenging patient population.
Guest: Joseph Flaherty, MD
Host: Lisa Mazzullo, MD
Do the career choices made by female physicians play a central role in the projected shortage of doctors? Host Dr. Lisa Mazzullo explores this provocative idea with Dr. Joseph Flaherty, dean of medicine, and professor of psychiatry and community health sciences at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, taking an in-depth look at the substantive issues that confront many contemporary women in medicine. Beyond gender considerations, does the pursuit of a more balanced life negatively impact the standard of care?
Guest: Beth Ann Malow, MD, MS
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Insomnia is a common sleep concern in children with autism spectrum disorders. As these children often have a complex array of other conditions, hypnotic use can be problematic. Is melatonin a reasonable alternative? Dr. Beth Malow joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss her research in this area.
Guest: Stephan Poulter, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Your patients' mothers continue to play a constant role in their lives, no matter how old they are. What are the types of mothering styles and how do they influence our psychology? Clinical psychologist and author of The Mother Factor, Dr. Stephan Poulter joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to describe how mothering styles may affect patients' current lives.
Guest: Stephan Poulter, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Mothers have gotten a bad rap for everything, from schizophrenia to breast cancer. What are the realties and misperceptions about mothers? Author of "The Mother Factor", Dr. Stephen Poulter, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to give the audience a quiz on what we know about mothers and their impacts on daughters and sons.
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
Guest: Stephan Poulter, PhD
You may remember the work of Dr. John Bowlby from your first psychology class. He taught us about attachment theory and how important bonding is. Today's guest helps us to understand how the type of attachment that our patients had with their mother may impact their current lives. Dr. Stephen Poulter, author of "The Mother Factor", joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss maternal attachment.
Guest: Marianne Legato, MD
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
What does the research show about why men as a whole approach healthcare differently than women? How do physical, mental and environmental factors impact male health? Dr. Marianne J. Legato, professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of Why Men Die First: How to Lengthen Your Lifespan, joins host Dr. Maurie Pickard to discuss andropause, male depression, and heart health, as well as the general subject of disease, and risk-taking, screening feelings about mortality, and more.
Guest: Phil Harvey, PhD
Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD
The treatment goals for schizophrenia have evolved from merely managing symptoms to improving our patients' real-world functionality. How can we best evaluate what patients can do versus what they actually do? Do some symptoms have a stronger association with poor functioning? Dr. Phillip Harvey, professor of psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine, joins host Dr. Leslie Lundt to discuss current tools for assessing and treating schizophrenia.
Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Irvin Yalom, MD
Can addressing death directly through open dialogue inform us about the way we live? Dr. Irvin Yalom, professor emeritus of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of several highly acclaimed books,discusses his newest book, Staring at the Sun, which deals with how thoughts of our own mortality can interfere with life's fulfillments. First, we must become aware that this anxiety exists for both patients and physicians. Then, we can begin to use the power of ideas such as transiency to avoid accumulating regrets. Dr. Maurie Pickard hosts.
Guest: Sandra Carson, MD
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Host Dr. Lauren Streicher continues her discussion with Dr. Sandra Carson, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, on how to tackle the issue of treating obese women. They discuss diet plans, lifestyle modifications, counseling strategies, and medications to best treat obese patients.
Guest: Sandra Carson, MD
Host: Lauren Streicher, MD
Dr. Sandra Carson, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, offers her perspective on the causes and consequences of the obesity epidemic in women. Are there common reasons for weight gain not directly linked to the ratio of food intake versus energy output? How do eating patterns, hormone replacement therapies and other medicines impact weight control? Dr. Lauren Streicher hosts.
Guest: Oliver Schultheiss
Host: Lisa Mazzullo, MD
Dr. Oliver Schultheiss, chair of experimental psychology and neuroscience at Frederich-Alexander University in Erlangen, Germany, discusses his research into the effect of estrogen on the general temperament of women. Dr. Schultheiss tells host Dr. Lisa Mazzullo that estrogen levels may explain specific behavior patterns, including responsiveness to certain motivation styles. Does estrogen also impact affiliation arousal and stress-defined as the ‘hope of closeness' and ‘fear of rejection?'
Guest: Jill Grimes, MD
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
More than five million Americans struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. How can you determine if your patients' moments of forgetfulness are an early sign of this illness? How can you help families make tough decisions about independent living? Dr. Jill Grimes, a practicing family physician in Austin, Texas, and author of the chapter on Alzheimer’s in the 5-Minute Clinical Consult textbook, joins host Dr. Jennifer Shu to share her insight on diagnosing, caring for and counseling our Alzheimer’s patients. What adjustments can we make to our practice to best assist patients and their families coping with the burdens of Alzheimer’s?