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During National Recovery Month, we are re-releasing this classic episode in which Dr. Sabrina Segal interviews addiction expert Dr. Nzinga   Harrison about the need to address stigma and misconceptions surrounding the topic of addiction. When it comes to addiction, there are many questions. What does it mean to say that someone is in recovery? What are some behavioral addictions that most people d...

In this re-release episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl about the dark side of neuroplasticity, or pathologic neuroplasticity, and what we may be able to do to combat it.

What led you to pursue a career in auditory neuroscience and what is the mission behind your laboratory, Brainvolts? What is the effect of bilingualism on Alzheimer's disease? How can sound be used for the assessment of traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions? In this episode, Dr. Nina Kraus addresses these questions and much more about the clinical applications for auditory neuro...

In this CME episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl and Dr. Sarah Vinson about the ethicality and morality of involuntary treatment for serious mental illness (SMI), the relationship between SMI and the criminal justice system, and community-based changes that are being pursued to improve treatment and reduce the criminalization of SMI.   Create a free NEI guest account and obtain...

In this re-release episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Drs. Marko Perko and Stephen Stahl about their book, Tesla: His Tremendous and Troubled Life , which explores the intersection between Tesla's genius, his creativity, and his bipolar disorder. Sadly, Dr. Marko Perko passed away last fall after a battle with cancer. He was a prolific writer and a great mind, and we re-release this episode in...

NEI Podcast is taking a temporary hiatus over the summer. From July through September, we will revisit some of our most compelling episodes, on topics that remain as relevant today as when they first aired. New episodes will resume in the fall; make sure you are subscribed so that you don't miss out!   ***************************** What is unique about collaborative care when it comes to mental he...

What are some of the greatest challenges when treating ADHD in the elderly population? Are stimulants safe in the elderly population? How do hormonal changes influence ADD or ADHD in women throughout life?   With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast, we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released ea...

What is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder or ARFID? How does it differ from other disorders? How are intestinal microbiota involved when it comes to eating disorders? Dr. Cynthia Bulik is a Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders and Founding Director of the University of North Carolina (UNC) Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders and Professor of Nutrition, Gillings School of Globa...

What has research demonstrated about the advantages and consequences of telehealth for the treatment of ADHD and mental health? How can we fill the gaps in underserved communities when it comes to telehealth treatment for ADHD? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with o...

What are common comorbidities with ASD and how difficult is it to differentiate these conditions from overlapping symptoms of ASD? What guidelines are there for managing agitation in autism spectrum disorder? Robyn Thom, MD, is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Lurie Center for Autism and co-Director of the MGH Williams Syndrome Program. She is...

What is the proposed neurocircuitry that underlies attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD? What is known about the role of serotonin in ADHD? Particularly the 5HT2C and 5HT7 receptors? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast, we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. Th...

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Meyer addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: Dopamine Partial Agonists: How They Work and Why They Don't Always Play Nice with Other Antipsychotics.

In this episode, Dr. Jade Wu addresses your unanswered questions from her presentation: Goodnight Mom: Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and Postpartum.

In this episode, Dr. Roger McIntyre addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: The "Mania" Event: Distinguishing Between Treating Bipolar I and Bipolar II.

In this episode, Dr. David Goodman addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation "ADHD: Optimizing Treatment with Patient-Centered Care  

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Schwartz addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation " Can You Say Hey? The Many Faces of Serotonin 5HT2A" by Dr. Thomas Schwartz  

How does precision medicine relate to treating Alzheimer's disease? Can you share more with us about the blood biomarker research at Johns Hopkins?    With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on Alzheimer's disease, the amyloi...

What is Match Day? What types of resources does Inside the Match provide for match applicants? In this episode, psychiatry resident, Dr. Simone Bernstein addresses these questions and much more! Simone Bernstein is a fourth-year psychiatry resident at Washington University in St. Louis and Co-Founder of Inside the Match, a platform that provides free application and interview guidance to residency...

What sorts of imaging techniques are used to measure amyloid aggregates in the brain? What do we know about the relationship between symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and amyloid levels that are detected through neuroimaging? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one p...

What cultural perspectives may influence mental health stigma in the Middle East? What was your experience like creating the first transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) center in Kuwait? What advice do you have for clinicians who want to help reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health? In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan address these questions and much more. Dr. Mohammad A...

When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, what is the amyloid cascade hypothesis? How has this theory impacted drug development for Alzheimer's disease over the past three decades? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on Alzhe...

In this episode, we invite Dr. Christine Moutier of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, along with Christopher Thomas and Martha Thomas of the Defensive Line so they could have a chance to address some of your unanswered questions from their presentation on suicide prevention at the 2022 NEI Congress titled "Reasons to Hope: Evidence-Based Actions for Suicide Prevention. Christine Mout...

Why is measurement-based care so important to the overall treatment of schizophrenia? What are the most important reasons for using plasma antipsychotic levels when treating schizophrenia patients?   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the importance of measuring plasma levels when administering antipsychotics.   With this special series, brought to you by the NE...

What did we learn about the relationship between PTSD and the gut microbiome this year? What are pherines? How can they reduce anxiety, according to research that was published this year? What other exciting news about psychopharmacology do you have to share with us? In this episode, Dr. Cutler addresses these questions and so much more about this past year in psychopharmacology. Dr. Andrew Cutler...

Why is clozapine underutilized, even though it's a very effective antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia? What led you to write The Clozapine Handbook? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the use of clozapine in clinical practice.  With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology ever...