NEI Podcast

May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month! Join us in this fascinating interview with Dr. Robert Gregory. Dr. Robert Gregory is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Upstate Medical University where he serves as Director of the Psychiatry High Risk Program, a treatment program for youth and young adults struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors.  Areas of interest an...

How can you tell the difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression? Join us in this episode, as Dr. Marlene Freeman addresses questions like this about maternal mental health.  Dr. Marlene Freeman is the Associate Director of the Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Medical Director of the MGH Clinical Trials Network and Institute (CTNI).Her re...

Join us in this episode, as Dr. Mago answers some important questions on his presentation about side effects that can lead to nonadherence!

In this episode, Dr. McIntyre addresses some of your unanswered questions from his presentation on depression, dementia and cognition! 

Join us in this episode with Dr. Cutler as he addresses some fascinating questions about his presentation on the most current findings on how to recognize and manage tardive dyskinesia!

In this episode, Dr. Hu addresses important questions on her two presentations at Synapse. Join her, as she answers questions on postpartum depression and psychosis. Next, she addresses the most pressing questions on suicide risk and prevention. 

In this episode, join Dr. Robb while see addresses some of your most pressing questions about her presentation at Synapse on pediatric mood disorders! 

You won't want to miss this episode! Chairman, Dr. Roger S. McIntyre highlights what's to come over the next few days. You'll hear about a change in our format, and some of the most exciting topics to date! Our team is in Asheville, NC putting final touches on the 2019 NEI Synapse experience! We're eager to welcome our attendees and share the tips, tools, and knowledge that we've been cultivating...

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month! Join us in this interview with Dr. Laxman Bahroo. We address novel therapeutics on the horizon, changes in the treatment for Parkinson's Disease, and how to effectively communicate with patients about the course of this disease to design appropriate individual treatment plans! Dr. Laxman Bahroo is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Re...

April is Autism Awareness Month! Join us, as we interview Dr. Arshya Vahabzadeh on the hallmark features of autism, and how to use digital technological advancements to effectively treat symptoms related to autism.  Dr. Vahabzadeh is a family physician, having completed training under the Royal College of General Practitioners. Dr. Vahabzadeh is deeply interested in neurodevelopmental disorders, i...

In this episode, we discuss depression-related cognitive impairment with Dr. Roger McIntyre. Learn about the difference between hot and cold cognition, along with how to identify depression-associated cognitive symptoms that could alter the effectiveness of the very treatment approaches used for depression. Learn more about the relationship between bouts of depression and cognitive impairment and...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! In this episode we interview Dr. William Sauvé about the most novel neuroscience research on the diagnosis, management, and treatment for traumatic brain injury.  Dr. William Sauvé commenced his career in psychiatry with the U.S. Marines followed by service as a Division Officer of inpatient psychiatry at the Naval Medical Center of San Diego.  After his year...

In this episode we discuss how to manage the opioid crisis when it comes to patient care, from effective communication with patients, to the most novel treatments with Dr. Thomas Kosten.  Dr. Kosten is the JH Waggoner Chair and Professor of Psychiatry, Pharmacology, Immunology and Neuroscience, Vice Chair for Psychiatry and Co-director of the Dan L. Duncan Institute for Clinical and Translational...

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month! Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, and yet it is one of the most underdiagnosed. In this episode, we interview Dr. Leslie Citrome, an expert in BED about the challenges that prevent accurate diagnosis, and what to do to overcome these. Learn how to communicate effectively with your patients so that this disorder does not go...

  As we continue our stimulating discussion of Mental Wellness Month, we interview Dr. Gary Small on how to maintain brain health as we age!  Dr. Gary Small is a Longevity Lifestyle Geriatric psychiatrist and director of the UCLA Longevity Center. He is also a professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Small has been named one of the world's leading innovators in science and technology b...

January is Mental Wellness Month. Join us for Part II of our interview with Dr. Dan Diamond. He is a leader in protecting mental health in the face of catastrophe and teaching people how to perform exceptionally under pressure. In this episode, we address his "trench-tested" techniques to help you combat burn-out and to help you thrive in the midst of stress that you face as a medical provider.  D...

January is Mental Wellness Month. Dr. Dan Diamond is a leader in protecting mental health in the face of catastrophe and teaching people how to perform exceptionally under pressure. In this episode, we address his "trench-tested" techniques to help you combat burn-out and to help you thrive in the midst of stress that you face as a medical provider. Dr. Dan Diamond is a uniquely qualified leader w...

The use of medicinal marijuana has been a controversial topic, and there is recently evidence of treatment for various mental health disorders. In this episode, Dr. William Sauvé discusses the pros and cons of marijuana within the medical setting. Dr. William M. Sauvé received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and completed his...

In this episode we interview Dr. Rona Hu on how to manage aggression and agitation in patients. Agitation and aggression in patients is a serious and potentially dangerous consequence of psychiatric illness. In this episode, we explore the most current, effective non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments available for the management of aggression and agitation.    Dr. Hu is Medical Direct...

In this episode we share Dr. Roger McIntyre's perspective on central themes that underlie mental health conditions, which he shared with us this past year at Synapse in Las Vegas. Find out what homeostasis and hedonism might mean for you in terms of treating patients!  Dr. Roger S. McIntyre is currently a Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and Head of the Mood Di...

Suicide is a topic that many mental health providers and clinicians find particularly challenging in their practice. This month is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Join us, as we interview the Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Dr. Christine Moutier. Dr. Moutier knows the impact of suicide firsthand. After losing colleagues to suicide, she...

In Part II of this interview with Dr. Rona Hu, we discuss building awareness about mental health issues for minorities and the challenges that come with treating this vulnerable population. Learn strategies about communication with patients from various cultures, and increase your awareness of multi-cultural attitudes that impact mental health in your practice. Dr. Rona Hu is a Clinical Associate...

In Part I of this interview with Dr. Rona Hu, we discuss building awareness about mental health issues for minorities and the challenges that come with treating this vulnerable population. Learn strategies about communication with patients from various cultures, and increase your awareness of multi-cultural attitudes that impact mental health in your practice. Dr. Rona Hu is a Clinical Associate P...

In this episode, Dr. Mary Moller addresses questions about a wellness approach to treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Dr. Mary D. Moller is an internationally known psychiatric mental health nurse clinician, researcher, educator, and presenter. She is an advanced registered nurse practitioner who is dually certified as a clinical specialist in adult psychiatric-mental health nursing a...

The normal aging process alters the adult brain in many different ways. Cognition tends to slow down, and there are cellular and structural changes. Lifestyle behaviors such as proper nutrition and exercise can slow the aging process and preserve brain health. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Stahl addresses questions about the most current scientific research on how healthy lifestyle behaviors influe...