NEI Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on best practices for switching antipsychotics. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click:  https://nei.global/POD22-Switch Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Understand...

How did you come about writing "Dark Persuasion"? What exactly is brainwashing? What are the common features of torture and coercive persuasion? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Joel Dimsdale about his new book, "Dark Persuasion". 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...

What exactly is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? What are some of the most common symptoms?  In this episode, Dr. Jade Wu addresses these questions and much more about SAD. Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM, is a Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. Her current research focuses on treating sleep disorders in those with chronic illness. She i...

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Joseph Goldberg on the management of metabolic side effects associated with antipsychotics.   Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click  https://nei.global/POD21-MET   Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should...

Can you explain how the same symptoms may cut across numerous psychiatric disorders and how the same treatment may be efficacious across psychiatric disorders? What areas in psychopharmacology remain the most challenging to treat and why do you think that is? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl about the future of psychopharmacology. With this special series, brought to...

Who is Pear and what are prescription digital therapeutics? Why are PDTs so important to the continuum of care, especially when it comes to mental health? In this fascinating interview, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Corey McMann, the President and CEO of Pear Therapeutics about the importance of this technology in treating mental health. Corey M. McCann, MD, PhD, is the President and CEO of Pea...

What are some of the new FDA approvals for medications that happened this year? What did we learn about the association between ADHD and Alzheimer's disease from a nationwide cohort study that was conducted? In this important and timely episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler addresses these questions and many more on the most interesting updates in psychopharmacology in 2021. Dr. Andrew Cutler is the Chief Me...

What was the inspiration behind creating the Fifth Edition video series? What are your best learning strategies for studying psychopharmacology? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl about the Fifth Edition Video Series and about the most effective learning strategies for psychopharmacology! With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a dif...

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: Re-Counting Neurobiological Treatment Advances of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.    Dr. Jeffrey R. Strawn's early work examined the neurophysiology, neurochemistry and neuroanatomy of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. In parallel with Dr. Strawn's work on the neurophysiology of mood and anxi...

In this episode, Dr. Manpreet Singh answers your unaddressed questions from her presentation: It's a Woman's World: Exploring Female Mental Health Issues at the 2021 NEI Congress.    Dr. Manpreet K. Singh is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and leads a program aimed to accelerate understanding and treatment in youth with or at high risk for developing lifelong mood disord...

In this episode, Dr. Napoleon Higgins and Dr. Rona Hu address your most pressing questions from their presentation on cultural humility at the 2021 NEI Congress.    Dr. Napoleon Higgins is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist in Houston, Texas. He is the owner of Bay Pointe Behavioral Health Services and South East Houston Research Group. He is the President of the Black Psychiatrists of Gre...

In this episode, Dr. Charles Scott addresses some of your unanswered questions from his presentation on cannabis and violence.    Dr. Scott is Chief, Division of Psychiatry and the Law, Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Training Director, and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He is Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry,...

What are you most excited about, when it comes to this year's NEI Congress? What is one benefit that both live and virtual attendees will experience at the 2021 NEI Congress? In this episode, we get a sneak peek at what to expect from this highly anticipated event! With the live and virtual simulcast formats, there are a lot of questions and A LOT of excitement! Whether you'll be joining us in bea...

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Roger McIntyre on best practices for using adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click  https://nei.global/POD21-MDD Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should...

What are some of the biggest changes that were made to the Fifth Edition and what were the reasons behind these changes? How are mood stabilizers redefined in the Fifth Edition? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl about all the updates to the Fifth Edition of Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology and all the exciting reasons for those updates. With this special series, b...

What is unique about collaborative care, when it comes to mental health? Can you share some of the step-by -step guide to implementing the core model in clinical practice for collaborative care? In this episode, Dr. Anna Ratzliff answers these questions and much more! Dr. Anna Ratzliff is a national expert on collaborative care and specifically, on training teams to implement and deliver mental he...

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer on best practices and strategies for improving clinician and patient communication, medication adherence, and collaboration in the community when it comes to treating schizophrenia. Optional CE Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CE credit, click  https://nei.g...

Why do you feel that when it comes to psychopharmacology, knowing how to really interpret the scientific literature is important for clinicians? Why is it important to know whether the clinical characteristics of the subjects resemble or differ from your own patients and to what extent?  In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl and Dr. Joseph Goldberg about their recent book...

What are the most critical components that need to be addressed about social wellbeing when it comes to children returning to school? What signs might alert parents to their children feeling anxious about returning to school? In this timely and important interview. Dr. Manpreet Singh and Dr. Jeffrey Strawn answer these questions and much more! To access the article that Dr. Singh refers to in this...

What is the difference between mediators and moderators, and how do they influence treatment response? Why is it so important, as clinicians to understand the distinction between moderators and mediators and to be aware of their influence on treatment outcomes in the literature?  In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl and Dr. Joseph Goldberg about their recent book, Practi...

Why is it so important that many Olympic athletes are speaking out about the importance of mental health, and how can people spread more awareness for mental health concerns in this vulnerable population? What challenges do you face regarding effectively treating mental health conditions in athletes? In this important and timely interview sports psychiatrist, Dr. Greg Mattingly addresses these que...

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Leslie Citrome on some of the challenges that clinicians face when using traditional methods for the treatment of schizophrenia. They discuss the most current research on the development of TAAR1 agonists as a novel class of psychotropic medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. Optional CME Credits / Certificate Instructions: After listening...

How do you handle a patient who doesn't want to talk about their suicidal thoughts? What tools and basic education strategies can we use for non-health-care professionals to highlight and prevent potential suicide/suicidal thoughts?  In this episode, Dr. Christine Moutier addressed your unanswered questions from the NEI Synapse Half Day: Before It's Too Late: Strategies for Suicide Prevention. Dr....

How does the therapeutic alliance influence treatment outcomes when it comes to treatment with placebo? What are some of the other patient characteristics that influence placebo responsivity? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl and Dr. Joseph Goldberg about their recent book, Practical Psychopharmacology: Translating Findings From Evidence-Based Trials Into Real-World C...

What are the most common mistakes in psychopharmacology, where clinicians could benefit from improvement in these areas? What are some ways in which clinicians can avoid malpractice lawsuits? In this podcast episode, Dr. Thomas Schwartz discusses the biggest mistakes that can be made in psychopharmacology, as well as best practices for clinicians to avoid malpractice in psychiatry. You won't want...