On the Mind with The Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Psychiatry

In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Dhruv Khullar, a hospitalist and Associate Professor of Population Health Policy and Economics at Weill Cornell Medicine and a contributing writer for The New Yorker, about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence in mental health care. Their conversation explores the rapid expansion of AI into clinical documenta...

In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Alyson Gorun, a reproductive psychiatrist and Acting Director of the Aaron Stern, M.D., Ph. D. Program in Psychodynamic Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, about mental health during the perinatal period. Dr. Gorun discusses the psychiatric conditions most commonly associated with pregnancy and the postpartum months, h...

In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Jeff Ha, Associate Program Director of Weill Cornell Medicine's Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship Program, about the diagnosis and treatment of delirium. Their discussion covers the diagnostic criteria for delirium, its clinical presentations across the hyperactive, hypoactive, and mixed subtypes, and the underl...

In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Jonathan Avery, Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, about gambling disorder — a condition that is far more prevalent than most people recognize, yet frequently overlooked and misunderstood. Dr. Avery traces the history of gambling disorder as a diagnosis and explains the neurobiology behind why...

In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Evelyn Attia, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Director of the NewYork-Presbyterian Center for Eating Disorders, and Suzanne Straebler, Clinical Director of the Center for Eating Disorders outpatient programs, about the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. Drawing on deep clinical an...

In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Randy Martin about mental healthcare in the workplace. Together, they explore how employee assistance programs (EAPs) have evolved over the past few decades to meet changing demands through innovation. Their discussion covers how EAPs serve two distinct clients (employees and employers) and the ways they help foster psyc...

In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Wilfred Farquharson about police involvement during youth mental health crises. Dr. Farquharson describes his research on the factors associated with police bringing children into psychiatry emergency rooms. Their discussion covers the social, psychological, and clinical implications of law enforcement intervention and s...

In this episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Nili Solomonov about her innovative psychotherapy research and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare. Dr. Solomonov describes how her lab harnesses the computational power of AI to investigate mechanisms underlying effective psychotherapy. Her findings have led to the creation of an evidence-based treatment...

In this episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Katharine Phillips about two distinct but related diagnoses: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and olfactory reference disorder (ORD), a lesser-known condition characterized by abnormal preoccupation with body odor. Dr. Phillips explains how the intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors central to both OCD and ORD can cause profoun...

In this special episode of On the Mind, the tables are turned as two psychiatry residents, Dr. Phil Martinez and Dr. Jaime Peter, take over the host’s seat to interview Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher, Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. Together, they dive into the residency application and selection process from start to finish. Their candid conversation offers valua...

In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Anne McBride, a senior child and adolescent psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Drawing on her extensive expertise in psychopharmacology, Dr. McBride walks through the diagnostic process—from behavioral assessments and developmental history to com...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Diana Diamond about the complex psychology of narcissism. Drawing on her deep expertise in personality disorders, Dr. Diamond explores the continuum from everyday narcissistic traits to pathological narcissism. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on the diagnosis and treatment of narcissistic personality disorder, the impact of narcissi...

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Grill discusses the emotional journey that couples can experience during infertility. She offers invaluable insights on coping strategies that foster emotional resilience when feelings of grief, anger, and despair arise. She also delves into actionable advice for friends, family, and partners to provide the empathic support that is crucial during this time. To schedule with Dr....

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher sits down with Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu to share essential guidance for parents navigating the adolescent years. Covering several topics from her new book, they explore how to manage screen time, use validation effectively, implement consistent consequences, and help teens weather emotional storms. Tune in for practical, science-backed strategies for supportin...

This episode explores bipolar disorder, a core psychiatric condition affecting millions globally. Join Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher and renowned mood disorders expert Dr. James Kocsis as they delve into the complexities of this condition, discuss its spectrum of symptoms, and share insights on effective management approaches.

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher is joined by Drs. Janna Gordon-Elliott and Virginia Mutch to explore the collaborative care model, which integrates behavioral health into primary care practices and other medical settings. This approach has proven to enhance access to mental health services, reduce healthcare costs, and improve patient outcomes across diverse populations. Their in-depth c...

In this episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher is joined by Dr. Yunyu Xiao to dive deep into the complex factors driving youth suicide. Dr. Xiao shares insights from her groundbreaking research, which highlights how social determinants of health are directly influencing troubling trends in suicide rates among adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through her analysis of large data sets, Dr....

In this episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Susan Evans about the benefits of practicing mindfulness. They explore its history and the science supporting the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness-based practices. Dr. Evans shares how mindfulness can be integrated into psychotherapy, emphasizing its role in enhancing emotional regulation, reduci...

In this episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher engages in a comprehensive conversation with Dr. Leonardo Lopez about schizophrenia. Together, they explore the historical context of this significant psychiatric disorder, current standards of care, and innovative treatment options on the horizon. Dr. Lopez also discusses the shortcomings of public policy in addressing the needs of those affected by...

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher talks with Dr. Jyoti Pathak about the critical role of mental health services research and the innovative use of technology in this field. Dr. Pathak describes how researchers use machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify and understand the factors contributing to disparities in mental healthcare delivery. He shares compelling examples from...

In this special election year episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher engages with Dr. Richard Friedman to explore the psychological toll of contemporary American politics. They discuss how polarization, uncertainty, and political violence contribute to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and depression across different segments of society. Dr. Friedman explains how to differentiate between normal em...

In this episode of On the Mind, our host and Weill Cornell Medicine General Psychiatry Residency Director, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher, meets with two second year residents, Drs. Maya Graves and Nathen Spitz, for an inside look at residency training. They share invaluable insights on the application process, crafting personal statements, and why psychiatry is a rewarding specialty. Hear directly from...

In this episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Katharine Phillips about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Dr. Phillips provides a comprehensive overview of BDD, describing how major distortions in self-perception lead to significant impairment and suffering. She explains why this diagnosis is often missed or misunderstood, explores its wide-ranging impact, and identifies effective, e...

In this episode, we explore a unique model for serving the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. The Weill Cornell Wellness Qlinic is a student-run mental health clinic providing free mental healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community in New York City. It serves as a model for education, affirming mental health care, and outreach to an underserved population. Join Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher as he discus...

In this episode, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with the Dr. Dennis Popeo, the Director of Neuromodulation at NewYork-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Dr. Popeo gives an overview of ECT and explains the basic mechanisms that make the treatment so effective. We discuss the history of ECT treatments and how years of research and care have devel...