The Experts Speak - An Educational Service of the Florida Psychiatric Society

Luke Clark, Ph. D., examines the theories, behaviors, statistics, addictive qualities, and treatment of gamblers, including video and internet activities.

Larry Bush., M.D., specializes in infectious diseases. He examines the history, nature, and concerns with the Zika virus outbreaks.

Mary Houlahan, RN, offers poignant and practical advice on the reasons to, and how to, approach veterans in the process of helping them given their military experiences. She is also a retired US Marine.

Roderick King, MD, explains the concerns about health effects and social-community changes expected as the sea levels rise. He feels we can adapt to these changes, and we need to learn how to lesson the human contribution to the shifts. He is CEO of the Florida Institute for Health Innovation and on faculty at the University of Miami Medical School.

Penelope Ziegler, M.D., describes the nature and causes of emotional burnout in physicians. Much applies to other professions as well. Dr. Ziegler is Medical Director of the Professionals Resource Network in Florida.

Holly Katz, Ph. D., explains the theory and workings of group therapy, the difference between it and individual therapy, it's use with different populations and even with kids, etc.

Hakeem Rahim suffers from bipolar disorder. He discusses how it impacted his life. He is a advocate and speaker to help others. Attached also is his testimony to a US Congressional Committee on mental health issues, both in general and in his own life.

Natalie Schneider, Palm Beach County (Fl) climate change and sustainability coordinator, explains the critical concepts and challenges of sustainability - to allow communities to grow in a safe and sustainable manner.

Kern Olson, Ph. D., discusses the role of behavioral interventions, types of pain in the different age groups, the ability to articulate pain, sleep, medications, family involvement and marijuana use.

Julia Hathaway, from the Sierra Club, describes the concerns with the down wind health effects of sugar cane burning.

Jeannie Economos explains the serious health concerns regarding pesticide exposure, including effects on human development, fertility, and disease, the need for medical attention to occupational exposure, endocrine disruption, informational links, and the Lake Apopka story.

William Ondo, M.D., explains this condition that may have a role in Lew Gehrigs Disease, Parkinson Disease, brain injuries and dementia. He also speaks to its treatment.

Dr. Zulqurnain Asghar from Pakistan describes his efforts to improve outreach for mental health in Pakistan, including two of his effective programs using mental health camps and empowering women, through education, to be the owners of their own fates and bodies.

Concerns about the use, safety and shift of attitudes towards marijuana policy and use. A forum. Introduction by Donna Hearn, Ph. D.

Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren presides over the mental health court in Broward County, Fl, She speaks to it's intriguing history, style, philosophy and challenges. This is an award winning court.

In September 1941, Albert Einstein wrote and read on London’s 'Science Conference' this 8 minute piece on language, science, and mental health. This is that essay in Einstein’s own voice

Judge Steven Leifman, (Dade County Florida) recounts his entry into the world of the courts and the mentally ill, gives an overview of the history of these entities, offers insight into why problems developed, and tells of his process to make good changes in these areas in Dade County.

Krithika Iyer, M.D., explains the nature and great danger of this newest of the designer drugs. Her comments stem from theory and actual clinical experiences with it's users.

Elias Sarkis, M.D., mentions other aspects of ADD, the difference between child and adult conditions, it's impact on life's processes, etc.

Neil Buckholtz, Ph. D., Director of Neuroscience at the National Institute of Ageing (part of NIH) describes in detail the current treatment and research domains about dementia.

Jesse Selkin, Psy. D., discusses the definitions of infidelity, culture variances, the effect of web pornography, and some of the styles and dynamics of relationships associated with infidelity.

Donna Vanderpool, J.D., explains the advantages and dangers of telemedicine, privacy issues, an overview of common state laws, and how this will become more and more a part of the practice of medicine.

Larry Bush, M.D., explains why measles has returned, the nature and concepts behind vaccination,how two of the major tools in control of infections are sanitation and vaccination, etc.

Susan Gallagher-Ross, PhD.,introduces this exciting approach to dealing with trauma and how to psychologically grow from difficult experiences. She also openly discusses her own reaction to her cancer.

Phil Heller, Psy. D., discusses with blunt detail the nature and origin of the pathology of stalking. It's danger, rejection and rage concerns, the legal history and challenges, how to manage it, etc