NEI Podcast

What is the evidence that exercise is at least as effective as medications for the treatment of mental health disorders, such as depression? Can you share any research findings on the effects of exercise for patients with traumatic brain injury?  If you have questions like these, you won't want to miss this episode with psychiatrist and renowed author, Dr. John Ratey! Best selling author, John J....

Given the recent COVID-19 virus pandemic, how is pediatric anxiety influenced by things like the media, parental attitudes, and the family environment? How effective is telepsychiatry for pediatric patients? If you have these types of questions you won't want to miss this timely and important interview with psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Strawn! In this episode, we discuss issues like effective communic...

What is our current understanding of the gut-brain connection? What is the difference between the microbiome and microbiota? How is dysbyosis of the gut associated with certain psychiatric disorders? In this CME podcast, we address these questions and more in this captivating interview between Dr. Andrew J. Cutler and Dr. Roger S. McIntyre! Optional CME credits / certificate instructions: After li...

How do you manage billing and insurance for telepsychiatry? What are some challenges to treating patients who may not be tech saavy? In part 2 of this episode, we address these questions and more, providing you with the most current information on the practical implications of telepsychiatry in our interview with psychiatric nurse practitioner, Michele Novella.  Michele Novella, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-B...

In this episode, we discuss the importance and practical implications of telepsychiatry in the field of mental health, with psychiatric nurse practioner, Michele Novella. Has your practice been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? In part 1 of this episode, Michele takes you step-by-step through the process of implementing telepsychiatry into your practice. Learn about the "do's" and "don'ts", and i...

In this episode, we raise awareness about a forgotten, yet extremely vulnerable population at high risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI). What are ways that we can better screen for patients who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV)? How are types of brain injuries unique in this population? Are there neuroimaging techniques that can more accurately detect IPV-related TBIs?  Deb York is...

What are ketones and how are they related to mental health? What is the relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and the ketogenic diet? What is the carnivore diet? If these are some of your questions when it comes to nutrition and mental health, you won't want to miss Part II of this exciting interview with Dr. William Sauve'!

Are carbohydrates bad for me? Is the ketogenic diet good for the brain? What is the carnivore diet? These are questions that concern many people today, especially if you're interested in nutrition and the brain. In Part I of this episode we dive into this hot topic with Dr. William Sauve', where we discuss many of these questions and more!   Dr. William M. Sauve' is a psychiatrist in Virginia. He...

In Part II of this interview with Dr. Rona Hu, we discuss the most effective ways of assessing and preventing violence in the healthcare setting. Learn how to protect yourself, how to cope with such experiences, and how to support one another in the aftermath. 

In this episode, we dive into a topic that is not talked about enough, yet many clinicians experience assault by patients. Here, we address how to identify risks, how to decrease escalation from agitation to aggression, and how to cope after a violent event has occurred with a patient. Dr. Rona Hu is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is a Clinica...

In Part II of this episode, we continue to take a look back at 2019 with Dr. Andrew Cutler, as we reflect on the most FDA approvals, exciting research findings and all the important updates in psychopharmacology that could impact your practice.  Dr. Andrew Cutler is Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI). He has deeply rooted knowledge in clinical practice, acade...

In this episode, we take a look back at 2019 with Dr. Andrew Cutler, as we reflect on the most FDA approvals, exciting research findings and all the important updates in psychopharmacology that could impact your practice.  Dr. Andrew Cutler is Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI). He has deeply rooted knowledge in clinical practice, academic experience, and eme...

Join Dr. Andy Cutler through this lightning-speed review of how to manage antipsychotic medications and treat psychosis. Tune in for the latest information from this year's Congress! 

In this episode, we interview Dr. Donna Wilcock, about her cutting-edge research on the role of inflammation, vascular impairment, and cerebrovascular disease on Alzheimer's disease! Dr. Donna Wilcock is a Professor of Physiology at the University of Kentucky and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.

In this fascinating extended Q&A session with Dr. Rona Hu, join us as she answers important questions about her presentation on the assessment and management of agitation!

Join us for this exciting extended Q&A session with Dr. Kari Franson, as she addresses your questions from her presentation on the legislation and legalization of marijuana and protecting your patients!

In this extended Q&A session with Dr. Andrew Cutler, we discuss your most important questions from his presentation on antipsychotic treatment approaches beyond the D2 receptor!

Join us for a fascinating extended Q&A with Dr. Leslie Citrome, where he answers your most pressing questions from his presentation on the assessment and treatment of eating disorders!

In this exciting extended Q&A session, Dr. William Sauve' addresses some of your unanswered questions about his presentation on the current applications for the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions with brain stimulation techniques!

In this episode, listen in for an extended Q&A session with Dr. Roger McIntyre as he answers some fascinating questions about his presentation on inflammation and depression: the gut-brain interaction!

Join us for this exciting extended Q&A session where Dr. Timothy Wilens addresses your most pressing questions from his presentation on transitioning from adolescence to adulthood with ADHD!

In this episode, we discuss the publishing process from the perspective of the Managing Editor of CNS Spectrums , Lisa Arrington . Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes in the submission process, and how to let your submission stand out! Lisa Arrington is Managing Editor for CNS Spectrums at Cambridge University Press. Check out the scientific poster session for CNS Abstracts at this year's...

Did you know that 20% of hospitalizations for adverse drug events are caused by drug interactions? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Patrick Finley, an expert in drug interactions and pharmacokinetics. Learn about the major factors that affect or alter the pharmacokinetic stages of drug metabolism. Explore more about cytochrome P450s and why they're important when it comes to prescribing. Learn what...

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of this year's annual American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) meeting and interview Dr. Mary Moller on a presentation she will be jointly delivering with Dr. Kate Wheeler, titled "A Third Nervous System? Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!" We discuss how to incorporate the polyvagal theory of trauma into practice and how to effectively treat patients...

Adult Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a life-long disorder that may not be diagnosed until much later in life. Symptoms of distraction, forgetfulness, and procrastination become confused with normal aging, yet may cause a significant disturbance to the quality of life in these patients. In this episode, we interview Dr. David Goodman, an expert on adult ADHD about how to effectively manag...