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

Monkeypox Aug 27, 2022

Larry Bush, M.D., infectious disease specialist, details the history of this virus, its characteristics, hosts and vectors, the already existing treatments and unique aspects of the monkeypox vaccine, the relationship to smallpox, how to approach such an infection, the reappearance of polio and measles, and a true overview and insightful look at the three real and desired endpoints of vaccine development and use.

Keeping The Healers Healthy Aug 20, 2022

For Doctor’s Day, 2022, at the West Palm Beach VA Hospital, psychiatrist Abbey Strauss spoke that physicians must accept they are also regular people with the full inventory of emotional problems, how to deal with compassion and other fatigues, the high physician suicide rate, to not be alone, how to get and use help, and the decisive value of keeping themselves healthy, honest, and not embarrassed or scared. These themes actually apply to everyone.

Climate Change Questions That Psychiatrists Need To Ask Both Themselves and Their Patients Aug 20, 2022

*Climate Change Questions That Psychiatrists Need To Ask Both Themselves and Their Patients - Psychiatrists Beth Hasse and David Pollack pose such questions, including those about eco-anxiety and when to - or not to - bring these issues into the treatment activity. Very timely given the current worldwide heat waves. Much talk of how vital and evolving diagnostic and treatment strategies are developing to proportion treatments to all existent domains of life, which now include climate matters.

Might Addiction Not Be A Disease? Jul 30, 2022

Carl Fisher, M.D, psychiatrist at Columbia University, argues that ‘disease’ is the wrong concept as he outlines the urge leading to addictive behaviors, that it oversimplifies, what is the place of free will, the three broad reasons fostering addictions, various social mitigators, long term outcomes, and his own recovery from alcoholism. Posted also with the Palm Beach Medical Society Opiate Task Force.

Life With One’s Own Adult Children Who Suffer Mental Illness Jun 25, 2022

Maria, using only her first name, candidly shares her feelings and life being the parent of the adult mentally ill. She discusses the process of learning and accepting this reality, the parental pain, the differences between she, whose children are still alive, and those whose children died by suicide or otherwise, the importance of helping others and getting support groups, to find the right questions to ask, of when one must let go for a period, of one’s personal life, etc. She is a platform from which to gain insight and strength.

Old But Still True. On Addiction. Jun 19, 2022

Former US Drug Czar Robert DuPont, M.D., in 1997, outlines the theories of all addictions, what it does to the brain, the roles of pleasure, honesty, character, family and background, risk-taking aversion or comfort, preventions and treatments, the importance of AA and NA, the relative risks of some becoming addicted or not, nicotine and alcohol use, etc. He wrote “The Selfish Brain.” This interview contains so much wisdom about the same problems that continue to exist after 25 years. Recorded in 1997; reposted June 2022.

The Pandemic Kids Jun 12, 2022

Priti Kothari, child psychiatrist, outlines how the different age groups suffered differently during the pandemic, the educational and social pressures and delays, the need perhaps of a gap year to catch up, disruptive behaviors with the reasoning fundamental to treatment approaches, etc. Thoughtful concerns about what happened and how to offset any setbacks.

Extended Quantities Of Take Home Opioid Agonists in Opioid Disorder Treatment. Jun 04, 2022

Tara Gomes, epidemiologist in Ontario, Canada, speaks to enlightening research that larger quantities of take home Buprenorphine and methadone, and as such are multi-day dose packets, can be safe and productive in stabilized patients. The project was partially in response to covid caused travel restrictions. Some of the results was that this strategy reduced barriers, the fears of increased overdoses were unfounded, and it maintained treatment. This is like the U.S. methadone maintenance clinic model but within the Canadian structure.

Gun Violence! Insights Jun 04, 2022

Bill Durston, MD, emergency room physician and former US Marine marksman, gives a necessary overview of gun violence statistics and his thoughts on how to reduce the suffering.

Violence, School Shooting, Etc. Jun 04, 2022

A forensic psychologist gives insight into many cases in which he examined people who committed deadly violence. This includes young teenager offenders as well. His data and opinions come from a mixture of hard experience with these defendants.

Emergency Room Approaches and Protocols For Substance Abusers. May 13, 2022

Steve Keen, M.D., gives a very detailed discussion of his real-time, on-going emergency room program, with specifics on how to rapidly stabilize, start medication assisted treatment, give psychosocial interventions and follow up referrals, deal with shame or patient’s hesitancy, the challenging omnipresence of fentanyl and related new drugs, etc. Done with the Palm Beach County Medical Society Opiate Task Force.

Harm Reduction Strategies With Opiate Abusers Apr 21, 2022

Journalist, and former opiate abuser Maia Szalavitz, defines harm reduction as keeping people from getting hurt rather than stopping them from getting high, that needle exchange encourages treatment, of needing good coping skills before giving up the substance, what changed her life, her work to promote harm reduction, etc. An honest and energetic discussion. Done with the Palm Beach County Medical Society Opiate Task Force.

The Strong Benefits Of Suboxone Use During Incarceration Apr 16, 2022

Elizabeth Evans, PhD, associate professor at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, reports that giving Suboxone to jailed opiate using prisoners significantly reduced legal recidivism and other post release relapse and morbidity. Listen to the encouraging details of her the study, and to her current and related future work. Done in collaboration the Palm Beach County Medical Society Opiate Task Force.

Changes In Psychotherapy’s Focus Because Of Covid. Apr 10, 2022

Roz Malmaud, PhD, and Andy Rosen, PhD, note that patients are now focusing more on the pre-Covid, usual problems. Both discuss, however, issues with telemedicine’s legal and insurance matters, being unable to give patients questionnaires to complete or handouts for them to use, to see how they interact in the waiting rooms, the real paradigm shifts away from traditional therapy arrangements and schedules, and of how patients must learn how to tolerate social uncertainty, etc. The need for telemedicine during the pandemic brought many therapeutic methods to new notions that need refinement and integration insofar as to how we now communicate and interact. The tools are different.

Strong Benefits Because Of Suboxone Use During Incarceration Apr 09, 2022

Elizabeth Evans, PhD, associate professor at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, reports that giving Suboxone to jailed opiate using prisoners significantly reduced legal recidivism and other post release relapse and morbidity. Listen to the details of her the study and her current and related future work. Done in collaboration the Palm Beach County Medical Society Opiate Task Force.

Segmented Sleep -- A New Framework For An Old Pattern Mar 22, 2022

Roger Ekirch, PhD, a historian at Virginia Tech, on our different sleep patterns that were normal before the industrial revolution. A fascinating look at sleep patterns, the first and second sleeps, and the social and biological drives and basis of how we sleep.

Balanced Pain Management Feb 26, 2022

Lynn Webster, M.D., discusses issues of over and under use of pain medications, his research on dosing and response issues, the critical psychological components in pain management, the correct use of non-opioid medications and non-medicinal pain treatments, changing attitudes towards pain management, etc. An articulate and experienced based discussion. Done in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society

Opiate Abuse & Overdose In The Elderly Feb 09, 2022

Lori Ann Post, Ph.D., describes the dramatic recent increase in overdose deaths in this group, gender and other demographics, causes, interventions, and the on-going studies to better define and reduce this horrible social and emotional affliction. Done with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. February 2022.

ERAS: Effective Techniques Enhancing Recovery and Better Controlling Peri-operative Pain. Jan 26, 2022

Luke Elms, M.D., straightforwardly addresses ERAS’s (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) beneficial medical and psychological strategies for compassionate pain control, of faster recovery with fewer complications, to help patients emotionally prepare for surgery and how this may reduce post-surgery pain leading to subsequent improper pain medication use, surgery and pain control in patients with opiate use problems, etc. Done with the Palm Beach Medical Society Opiate Task Force

Covid Updates - The Variants, The Vaccines, The New Pills. Jan 02, 2022

Larry Bush, M.D., from Florida, explains mutations, monoclonal antibodies, vaccine history and use, boosters, B cells and T cells, and the safe use of the potentially game-changing arrivals of the Pfizer and Merck medications.

Physicians In Recovery - Giving Them Jobs Dec 11, 2021

Steve Chambers, M.D, will hire these physicians to help them return to a fuller and productive life. He talks of the joy, pitfalls, rules, approaches, and real gifts evolving from these opportunities. Part of the Physician’s Wellness Project of the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Psychological Support To Patients With Cancer Nov 28, 2021

Darci McNally, M.S.W., Director of Support at the Lynn Cancer Institute in Florida, speaks of how they address patients with cancer, the emotional needs, the psychological fatigue, different interventions, community supports, etc. This is a heartfelt, valuable, and seasoned guide for patient’s and their families during the cancer experience

Attention Deficit Disorder Nov 14, 2021

Ludmila de Faria, psychiatrist, conveys her approach to explaining and treating this disorder, its historical and biological origins, the diagnostic nuances, and the necessary interaction of the medical and psychological domains. She also comments on what happens when marijuana is added to this condition.

New Approaches To The Perioperative Use Of Buprenorphine Nov 13, 2021

Lynn Kohan, M.D., an anesthesiologist, speaks to the attitudes towards, and the effectiveness and strategies of, using buprenorphine to obtain pain and psychological relief in both treated and untreated opioid using surgical patients. She discusses the MOUD - a acronym for the Medication treatment of Opioid Use Disorder - in regards to both the critical medical, surgical, and psychological clinical treatment concerns and protocols, discharge planning, etc. Produced in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society

The Benefits Of The More Aggressive Use Of Buprenorphine In The Emergency Room Nov 06, 2021

Andrew Herring, M.D., and Arianna Campbell, P.A., outline, give history, and reflect on opioid using people presenting to an ER, of how this technique better engages patients and gives more rapid symptom relief, when and how to use these dosing strategies, of the areas that are still unknown and need study, of the rising opioid overdose deaths and addiction, and, most critically, to the definite psychological benefits this approach gives to all involved. Produced in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Hospice And The Covid Challenge. Oct 24, 2021

Christine McMichael, executive director of the Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation of Massachusetts, speaks of the hospice mandate despite the Covid world, and how, with commitment and resilience, the hospice community rose to that obligation. She also speaks to the emotional tolls and reactions within the hospice staff and the patients and families for whom they provided service.

Working With The Psychological And Social Realities Of Climate Change Oct 24, 2021

Gary Belkin, M.D., psychiatrist, and former Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Health Department, on why he sees the present climate changes as so extraordinarily urgent and critical, and how communities and individuals can, without rhetoric or panic, implement essential changes using concepts such as the ‘social climate,’ etc. Timely.

A Physician’s Addiction And Recovery Such That He Is Again Practicing Medicine Oct 03, 2021

Alan Schwartz, M.D., now an addictionologist, on his addiction, the gut-level nature of addiction, of absolutely needing others to undo his addiction and failures, the shame and stigma hurdles, the on-going maintenance of recovery, and how it did not destroy his career. Produced in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Four Short Stories - Why Mental Health Providers Worry About Climate Change. Sep 16, 2021

Four mental health providers share their personal stories. They speak to the urgent need to plan for and teach both community and mental health resilience as we face climate changes. Done in collaboration with the Climate Psychiatry Alliance. September 2021

Climate Change Heat Is A Public Health Problem. Sep 04, 2021

Caroline Dumont, M.D., from Yale University, outlines the frequent and critical impacts of prolonged hot weather and heat waves on our mental health, suicide rates, productivity, problems with access to staying cool, medical issues, etc. A brief but very timely synopsis to consider. Done conjointly with the Climate Psychiatry Alliance.

Covid Vaccinations - A Through Overview. Aug 21, 2021

Larry Bush, M.D., infectious disease specialist and researcher, plainly yet scientifically reviews the mRNA history, risk/benefits, on-going studies, mutations and variants, how vaccinations work, boosters, etc., and the true benefits they give the recipients.

Into And Out Of My Addiction - A Doctor’s Personal Story. Jul 18, 2021

Richard Morgan, D.O., explicitly tells how his addiction started, grew out of control, his legal problems including lengthy jail time, and what he learned and uses to support his on-going recovery. An extraordinarily honest and grassroots unmasking. Done jointly with the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Managing Opioid Use During Pregnancy Jun 15, 2021

. Kay Roussos-Ross, M.D., obstetrician and psychiatrist, clearly outlines the concurrent challenges insofar as screening, legal and postpartum issues, perinatal care, medications for cravings or psychiatric conditions, community services, etc. Done in partnership with the Palm Beach County Medical Society

A Novel Physical Therapy Approach To Pain Reduction. Physical Therapist Jun 15, 2021

A Novel Physical Therapy Approach To Pain Reduction. Physical Therapist Jeff Frankart describes the history and use of an evolving new approach to pain, without needing PT machines, advanced while he worked with combat injured soldiers in US Military Hospitals, the role and reduction of pain medication use, that after training it can be done at home, etc.

Being The Child of Parents Who Were Both Holocaust Survivors Apr 04, 2021

Saerina Tauritz speaks to how she grew up and the style of her life given her parent's frightful history and experiences. She is a 2G. Her mother escaped from a death march, Much more.

Substance Abuse Screening Tests -- Strengths and Weaknesses Mar 08, 2021

Richard Saitz, M.D, from Boston, speaks to the strengths, weaknesses, and importance of standardized scales such as the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment), to identify patients with risky substance use patterns that need acknowledgement and treatment. Conjointly produced with the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Another Medical Doctor Talks About His Own Addiction And Recovery, Attitudes, and Needed Interventions Feb 25, 2021

Peter Grinspoon, M.D., from Boston, speaks to his own addiction and recovery. He follows with a frank and energetic focus on the how and why of addicted physicians, the role of medications and buprenophine, what is helpful to recovery, the position of regulatory agencies, basic definitions of addiction, etc. Done in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. February 2021

A Physician Speaks About His Own Addiction and His On-Going Recovery Jan 26, 2021

Sean Fogler, M.D., discusses his history and recovery. He addresses key mental health needs for physicians, professional attributes that can impede recovery, stigma, personal connections, how he maintains recovery, addiction as a disease, etc., all done with sincerity, candor and hope. This interview done with the Palm Beach County Medical Society Medlinks. January 2021

Nuclear Weapons Are Still Here Dec 22, 2020

Robert Gould, MD, reminds us these devices remain to be real dangers to our ecosystems and our lives and community. He speaks to the history, the treaties, and what is being done or needed to to prevent the very real dangers.

The New Covid-19 Vaccines - Real History, Real Strengths, Real Concerns. Nov 20, 2020

Larry Bush, M.D., infectious disease specialist, discusses the origin and expected clinical benefits of the vaccines now appearing, when to use them, of multiple vaccinations, different age and risk groups, etc. November 2020.

Marijuana - A Status Update On Its Medical Use Nov 06, 2020

Kathleen Brady, M.,D., Ph.D., from the Medical University of South Carolina, addresses the changing relationships in our society to marijuana as a medicine. She speaks to what is known and not known about the common and current formulations of cannabis use, what clinical signals are being seen, the need for additional studies, etc. November 2020

Racism -- Its Origin, Its Characteristics, And Thoughts On How To Reduce Or Remove It. Oct 29, 2020

Benjamin Bowser, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, California State University, speaks directly and openly to the various material aspects of racism, and that ground level cultural changes must occur for further tangible and substantive changes to occur. October 2020

Emotional Inflammation - The Concept and Its Use Sep 21, 2020

Lise Van Susteren, M.D., proposes that stresses produce an ‘Emotional Inflammation.’ She wrote a book about it, in which she discusses this interesting concept, its origins and manifestations, and the practical ways to reduce it. She discusses the covid and climate change stresses as well.

If, And How, Does Covid Shift The Themes, Styles, And Goals of Psychotherapy? Aug 21, 2020

? Roz Malmaud, Ph.D., and Any Rosen, Ph.D., both seasoned psychotherapists, discuss some of changes, themes, and pivot points that telemedicine and the Covid crisis produce, and how it may modify – or not -- the styles and goals of psychotherapy.

Combining Food Insecurity, Poverty, Job Loss, Covid, and Climate Changes Aug 11, 2020

Bashyam Iyengar, M.D., returns to expand on the reality of these issues, with a focus on the growing incidence of food insecurity, the types and origins of insecurity, interventions, etc., and the interplays within the above items. This is further highlighted by the current hurricane season overlapping the covid need for service reallocations and therefore limits of support systems.

What We Can’t See Can Hurt Us - Probing Particulate Matter In "Our" Air Aug 08, 2020

Philip Landrigan, M.D., from Boston College, explains the nature, origin, and health impact of particulate matter in our air, that it can cause preterm births, cardiovascular and other diseases, of the wholesome advances we had made to reduce it, but now of worrisome new set-backs.

How physicians can properly reduce pain medications, what they know how to do, and what they don’t know how to do Aug 04, 2020

Travis Rieder, Ph.D., a bioethicist at Johns Hopkin Medical School, speaks to the problems he had in getting proper medical guidance to stop his pain medicine use after personally suffering a brutal accident. He is candid and open to the benefits and concerns of opioid use, acute versus chronic pain, and the need to educate prescribers how to properly start, and how to properly discontinue, pain medications. This is co-posted with the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Covid and the Neuroscience of Social Isolation Jul 28, 2020

Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, professor of psychiatry at the University of Heidelberg, gives a clear, 5 minute overview of brain function, socialization, problems with isolation, of how social network size is associated with survival, management, etc., both with covid and other crises. This, with permission, is the audio of his YouTube talk.

The Covid and The Mask - One Minute of Needed Historical Perspective. Jul 20, 2020

A friend sent me this link. I am still looking for hard data on the producers. Many thanks to them, however. This piece is too important not to immediately distribute. July 2020

Medical Ethics And The Opioid Crisis: A Discussion Jul 19, 2020

Kenneth Goodman, MD, a medical ethicist from Miami, candidly speaks to the state of, and changes within, medicine’s proper use of opioids, legitimate pain, addiction, medical education, the philosophy of medication marketing, the history of Pain As The 5th Vital Sign notions, etc. This is done in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Climate Changes And Other Events That Can Increase Homelessness. Jun 20, 2020

Bashyam Iyendar, M.D., practices family medicine with the homeless in Northeast Florida. He offers his observations about the not often considered associations of climate change (e.g., storms, etc.) and other similar events (e.g., Covid-19, etc.) that could also cause a fall into homelessness, and of how communities should understand, change, prepare, and respond.

US Supreme Court Rules On Sexual Discrimination. Jun 17, 2020

In June 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled, in a 6-3 decision, that job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender is prohibited by law. This has been called one of the most important legal decisions regarding the LGBT rights in the United States. An untold number of people suffer many mental health complications because of the fear of discrimination. Attached is the October 2019 oral argument and read the decision at https://interviewlibrary.info/expertsspeak/SCOTUS-BOSTOCK-JUNE2020.pdf It’s important to know the logic and the details

The Emotional and Mechanical Aspects of Hospice Care During The Pandemic. Jun 13, 2020

Samantha Brooker and Kathleen Diamond from the Old Colony Hospice in Massachusetts, discuss the challenges for family, patients, and staff, as they deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, wanting to keep the hospice mandates, and trying to safely help everyone during this time of extraordinary multiple human tests. Hosted by the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Opioid Abuse and Covid-19 – Two Ongoing Crises – Urgencies, Interplays, Approaches Jun 10, 2020

Robert Stutman, retired chief of the NYC DEA office, now works to reduce the origins and impacts of the opioid use disorder, about the on-going high overdose statistics, of political and socially meaningful issues of awareness, treatments, and stigma hurdles, etc. He also has concern about its co-morbidity with the covid pandemic. Many interesting thoughts. This episode is the project of the Palm Beach County Medical Society, and is co-posted with us.

Heat Waves, Pregnancy, and Psychiatry. Jun 01, 2020

Dolores Malaspina, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, Mt Sinai Medical School, New York, on heat’s association to pre-term birth, to the combination of heat, use of psychiatric medications, and pregnancy, and also to the data suggesting later resultant psychiatric and medical problems, etc

Will There Be A Therapeutic Role for Psilocybin? May 24, 2020

Carol Matthews, M.D., from the University of Florida, speaks to the history of this class of molecules, and to the current research exploring its potential role as a psychotherapeutic agent.

Children, Teenagers, Older People – Dealing With The Psychological Aspects of Covid-19. Webinar #4. May 18, 2020

Psychiatrist Samantha Saltz and Psychologist Robert Spiro engage in a lively and practical discussion on dealing with behavioral pressures and changes, fear and uncertainty, parental authority, honesty, the role of language style in families, etc., during this crisis. Hosted by the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Glutamate: The Increasing Need To Know About It May 07, 2020

Rakesh Jain, M.D., a psychopharmacologist, provides a straightforward and detailed overview of glutamate’s multiple key roles in medicine and psychiatric functions

More About Mental Health Issues Related To The Pandemic:Webinar #3. May 04, 2020

Drs. Pasternack, Schillinger and Strauss panel a detailed discussion of the current and potential long term post-pandemic effects of these stresses on physicians and others, with attention to time tested strategies and practical interventions. Hosted by the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Herd Immunity - Its Role In Public Health Apr 26, 2020

Infectious disease specialist Larry Bush, M.D., explains the concept and how it is used, especially in public health decisions. Timely information given the re-opening of areas of our community. He also updates regarding transmission, treatment and vaccine developments

Physicians Who Commit Suicide Apr 24, 2020

Ramsey Pevsner, M.D., speaks with details on stress issues among physicians and their mental health issues, including the increasing suicide rates. This matter merges with the additional Covid-19 induced stress levels. These concepts also apply to many other professionals. Recorded February 2020, before the pandemic.

Covid-19. Direct Suggestions On How To Deal With Personal Anxiety and That In The People With Whom We Work. Webinar #2. Apr 24, 2020

Hosted April 16, 2020, from the Palm Beach County Medical Society, these are some of the more established, practical, and durable suggestions to psychologically steady all of us through the related anxieties.

Emotional Care Of The Elderly and Demented During The Pandemic Apr 13, 2020

This is real but under discussed challenge. Three psychiatric nurses speak to maintaining good care and how telemedicine doesn’t always work with these patients. Valarie Kolbert, ARNP, Keith Jones, ARNP, Jorge Padron, ARNP.

Proper Psychotherapy For Pandemic Triggered Anxiety Apr 13, 2020

Andy Rosen is a psychologist who discusses the mixture of established and additional approaches needed for pandemic related anxiety, but also about how patients can better know who to choose as a psychotherapist, especially given the large number of internet offerings for psychotherapy.

COVID-19 - A Community Forum: Realistic Anxiety In ‘All’ Health Care Workers. Apr 13, 2020

Hosted on April 2, 2020 by the Palm Beach County Medical Society, on issues and self-management ideas of stress and other changes facing everyone in health care, including office staff.

The Emotional Impact of COVID-9 On Both Physicians And Their Patients. Mar 23, 2020

Brent Schillinger, M.D., gives an thoughtful synopsis and dialogue on how to identify and address the anxiety and emotional responses to COVID-19 in themselves and in their patients, with uncluttered and frank ideas. (This episode is conjointly posted with the Palm Beach County Medical Society)

E-Gaming and Internet Addiction Mar 07, 2020

Brian Schaflin, MSW, treats teenagers and young adults for e-gaming and internet addiction. He discusses the etiology and offers a workable treatment model.

Vaccines -- What We Know and What We Need To Know Feb 29, 2020

Larry Bush, M.D., specializes in infectious diseases. He explains vaccines, their uses and safety, real roles, new developments, etc. This podcast was done in partnership with the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

Being Verbally Abused Feb 20, 2020

Roz Malmaud, Ph.D., discusses what is all too common a palpably disruptive and destructive reality in many lives. She outlines the familiar characteristics and offers one therapeutic approach to the victims.

Be 'Bee' Savvy - Our Integrated Existences Feb 15, 2020

Veterinarian Sid Lehr on the interwoven roles we and the bees have for our ecosystems and survival

A Major Concern -- Physician Fatigue and Burnout Feb 09, 2020

Psychiatrist Bruce Saltz speaks to the concerns, etiology, nature of, and recommendations to prevent and lessen the burnout. Done in partnership with the Palm Beach County Medical Society

Coronavirus - An 11 Minute Overview Jan 26, 2020

Larry Bush, M.D., who specializes in infectious diseases, gives a succinct overview of the virus, the specific history, of medical and social concerns, how to manage, etc.

Are Cell Phones Medically Safe - Growing Concerns Jan 08, 2020

Anthony Miller, a physician and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, is part of the international EMR Scientist group’s petition to the UN and WHO to further study growing concerns and a growing database suggesting medical ill effects result from current extensive exposure to electromagnetic radiation, including fertility, cancer, developmental, school Wi-Fi, and other issues. The rise of the 5G cell phone system has unique concerns. This under-considered public health concern is discussed by Dr. Miller.

Speaking To Young Children About Violence Dec 12, 2019

Shortly after Robert Kennedy’s assassination in 1968, Fred Rogers, also known as Mr. Rogers, addressed the issue of the impact on young children of the extensive media coverage of violence. This is a four minute excerpt from a show that spoke to these issues. The concerns are equally true today and what better gift to give our children than stimulating ideas in the adults around those children on how to cope with problems that are increasingly prevalent.

Climate Crises: Templates for Preparation and Intervention. Nov 25, 2019

Carissa Caban Aleman is a psychiatrist at Florida International University. She talks of her work in post hurricane Puerto Rico, gives us her hands-on experiences and templates on preparation and interventions, emotional issues, community activity, and also speaks to impending climate crises and changes that will need this type of planning and coordination’s.

Mental Disabilities - US Supreme Court Decision Nov 16, 2019

In 1999 the US Supreme heard argument and decided on issues that people with mental disabilities can live in the community, with caveats. Hear the argument and Judge Ginsberg read the decision.

Designing The Space Station Living Quarters Nov 11, 2019

Terrance Glassman, an architect, was involved in the concepts and actual design of the space stations living spaces. He talks to the history and amazing challenges and notions necessary for the project.

Urgent Public Health Concerns Regarding Climate Change’s Effects on Mental and General Health. Oct 01, 2019

David Pollack, M.D., speaks to timely issues that include the CAARE program, the critical need to further train health care providers and others, of climate change first responders, the ‘once you know’ concept, his genuine belief that much can be done to prepare for the changes, etc.

Climate Change Induced Anxiety. Aug 29, 2019

Janet Lewis, M.D., speaks to what is also being called ‘eco-anxiety’, about the emerging fears and anxieties stemming from climate changes, when people are overwhelmed by the rush of complex political and scientific declarations, of the need to discuss strategies to help adults and children deal with what they read and hear, the role of hope and advocacy, and so on.

Air Pollution -- It's Impact on Mental Health Aug 22, 2019

Elizabeth Hasse, M.D., defines air pollution, that the WHO ranks it as a crisis, and that the inhaled particles cause various psychiatric and medical diseases in our bodies. She also speaks to the importance of, and how to discuss air pollution, even with children.

The Amazing Power of Arts in Medicine Aug 12, 2019

Aric Attas, an artist, twice suffered from cancers. Out of necessity he found ways to use art and music to ease his suffering. He now gives those techniques to others. He also speaks about the Arts in Medicine associated with the University of Florida and involvement in local cancer treatment centers. He was a guest on NPR in June 2019

Psychiatric Concerns: Heat Waves And Behavior. Jul 28, 2019

Robin Cooper, MD., describes growing research and concerns that heat waves do indeed alter behavior, including increased suicide and other violence, productivity, medical concerns and the need for proper hydration and cooling, education, interventions, etc.

Insights From History That Explain Mental Health Approaches and Treatments. Fernando E Forcen, M.D. and Ph.D., Jul 21, 2019

Insights From History That Explain Mental Health Approaches and Treatments. Fernando E Forcen, M.D. and Ph.D., psychiatrist and health historian, reviews the evolution of these topics from antiquity, through the Renaissance and later, mixing science and migrations, other cultural and societal issues up through today, etc., and the absolute value of this knowledge in modern mental health care.

GABA, Glutamate, TAAR, Etc - Updates Jul 01, 2019

Andy Butler, M.D., researcher and clinician, updates on these biological systems and the current and hopeful future roles they will play in psychopharmacology.

Child/Adol Psychiatry - Diagnosis, Treatment, Marijuana Use Jun 19, 2019

Samantha Saltz, MD, on diagnosis, interventions and treatments, family dynamics, marijuana use in this age group.

Roe v Wade - Audio of the1972 US Supreme Court Hearing Jun 10, 2019

The court asked if this is a legal, religious, medical, or other issue. On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas statute banning abortion, that a right to abortion was implicit in the 14th Amendment as a right to privacy. Psychological aspects were also discussed. Soon again to be in the courts, this background might help. This is the 1972 hearing.

Roe v Wage - Audio of the 1971 Supreme Court Hearing Jun 10, 2019

The court asked if this is a legal, religious, medical, or other issue. On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas statute banning abortion, that a right to abortion was implicit in the 14th Amendment as a right to privacy. Psychological aspects were also discussed. Soon again to be in the courts, this background might help. This is the 1971 hearing.

Medical and Psychiatric Needs in Moria, a Greek Refuge Camp May 11, 2019

Paul Hart. M.D., volunteered at Moria, the Greek Refugee Camp[. He reports of the medical and psychiatric services and needs the camps, costs, supply chains, reasons for the migration, etc.

Health And Social Consequences of Nuclear Weapon Use May 05, 2019

Peter Wilk, M.D., a psychiatrist, gives a history and updates on the public health hazards of nuclear devices and weapons. He believes they provide more psychological insecurity than security, and he provides approaches and links to reduce the ruinous and unapologetic biosocial blows of nuclear weapon use and when unintended problems occur with other nuclear devices.

Fewer Bees And The Food Chain Apr 26, 2019

Maureen McCue, MD, speaks to the impacts on our food supply and life style changes associated with declining bee and other pollinator population declinessTYLE

Climate Changes That Impact Mental Health Apr 20, 2019

Susan Clayton, PhD, social psychologist,, on how climate changes can impact mental health.

Nursing Outreach in Guatemala Apr 13, 2019

Rhonda Goodman takes her U.S. nursing students to Guatemala for clinical rotations. An amazing programs

Adverse Childhood Experiences Mar 24, 2019

Ely Niromand speaks of the nature and effects of ACES on later life physical and emotional health. She gives details and a rating scale, and how tis concept is growing in its use.

Mass Shooters - Ideas From A Shooter's Mother and Then From An Almost Shooter Mar 09, 2019

These TED talks passionately capture much of the fundamental material and teachings about such tragedies, mental health, guns, and the role of violence, both with and without suicide. Aaron Star: why he almost was a mass murderer, then Sue Klebold: her son was a Columbine School shooter. An interesting note to consider is that both young men cut themselves

Medical Students Visit Their Patient’s Homes. Feb 25, 2019

Bringing The Vulnerable To A Level Of Resilience - Pedro Greer, M.D., from Florida International University, describes a flourishing program that puts medical students directly into the patients’ homes to see the many whys and reasons they get sick, cannot get to or afford care, and the other tangible psycho-financial-cultural-social components of their lives, etc. February 2019

Heat and The Melting Ice – Impacts and What To Do About It Feb 18, 2019

Alan Lockwood, M.D., addresses the history of, and current pressing scientific concerns, regarding global warming. Included are the growing political, social, physical and psychological (i.e., stress and insecurity) impacts of major changes in fresh water supplies, methane releases, heat, etc

Our Health Changes With Climate Change Feb 01, 2019

Lynn Ringenberg, professor of pediatrics at Univ. of South Florida, expresses and details her considerable concerns on climate changes and its impact on our health and environment.

Prisoner Suicide Jan 27, 2019

Seena Fazel, MD, from Univ of Oxford, speaks to this sizeable problem, with research findings, and then to interventions and corrective suggestions.

Executing Someone Who Does Not Remember the Crime Jan 03, 2019

Convicted of murder and sentenced death, can he be executed now because of not remembering the crime. The US Supreme Court Case, Madison v Alabama (Oct 2, 2019)

Teaching Psychotherapy to Psychiatrists Dec 16, 2018

Uma Suryadevara MD, at the Univ of Florida, teaches the art and manner of psychotherapy to psychiatric residents.

Understanding The Cognitive Changes during a Depression Nov 08, 2018

Roger McIntyre, M.D., from Toronto,, explains the new and better understanding of cognitive changes during depressions.

On Depression From One Who So Suffers Oct 14, 2018

William Storey suffers from depression. These are his eloquent and thought provoking comments about how to approach and manage a depression.

Immigrant Chrildren and Family Separation Sep 17, 2018

Guadalupe Lara, MSW, on when immigrant or any child is separated from their families. She also speaks to the judicially mandated recent separations.

Sigmund Freud's Only Recording from 1938 Sep 13, 2018

This is the 1938 BBC recording -- allegedly his only audio recording. He was suffering from advanced jaw cancer and speaking was difficult. He died from euthanasia within a year thereafter.

Non-Medical Pain Treatment Strategies Sep 11, 2018

David Cosio, PhD, speaks to other 'alternative' effective pain management interventions, their roles, their significant effectiveness, etc.

Approaching Pain Management Aug 10, 2018

Dan Cartledge, MD, addresses proper pain management, work-up, concurrent psychological variables, traditional and alternative treatments, the proper role of cannabis, etc.

Insights Into Autism Jul 30, 2018

Susan Kabot, PhD, speaks to he history and various presentations of autism, that it is an adult condition as well, of the biases, and how to approach in childhood and when in the adult workforce.

Transferring Trauma Across Generations Jul 01, 2018

Ira Brenner, M.D., speaks about traumas that are passed from one generation to the next, with diagnostic and intervention concerns, etc.

Ketamine Jun 28, 2018

Robert Pollack, a psychiatrist, gives some history of how this medication found a psychiatric utility, proper use protocols, what is thought to be its mechanism of action, its potential future, etc.

The Transgender Person Jun 28, 2018

Brandi Baumkirchner, Ph.D.,speaks to the inner feelings of gender dissonance, then transition challenges, of helping transitioning families, the importance of using the correct language, etc.

Attention Deficit Conditions in Older Adults Jun 28, 2018

David Goodman, MD, explores and emphasizes the nature, treatment, proper diagnosis, and other measures of ADD disorders in older adults.

The Placebo Jun 28, 2018

Walter Brown, MD, from Brown University, speaks to the fascinating history of, nature of, and the potential clinical use of the placebo in treatment, including in substance abuse treatment.

Psychological Approaches to Trauma, Such As School Shootings Jun 28, 2018

Danny Brom, Ph.D., founder of the Israeli Center for Treatment of Psychotrauma, on the nature of trauma and then gives basic, time-proven suggestions to professionals, family, and the larger community, on how to best understand and manage the levels of the emotional responses, for different age groups, following such gruesome events.

Emotional Components of Pain Jun 28, 2018

Jay Goldman, DDS and LCSW, who ran the Orofacial Pain and TMJ Clinic at the NYU Dental School, gives important perspectives on the understanding and treating of chronic pain. He is now a psychotherapist.

Cellular Receptors Jun 28, 2018

James Woods, M.D., speaks about cellular receptors and the roles these play in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and other conditions.

On Growing Up Jun 28, 2018

Susan Neiman, PhD, director of the Einstein Forum in Berlin, brings thought provoking questions and insights about the process of growing up.

Movement Disorders -- An Overview Jun 27, 2018

Bruno Gallo, MD, clearly and comfortably explains conditions such as ataxia, dyskinesa, Parkinson's Disease, tremors, chorea, etc., including the pathologies and treatments.

The Opioid Crisis - A Fl State Attorney's Effective Approach Jun 27, 2018

Dave Aronberg, St Attorney Palm Beach County (Fl) speaks to the problem and his active task force to stop and reduce some of the systems which fuel the problem.

Cannabis and Chronic Pain Jun 27, 2018

Deven Kansagara, MD, speaks to the current station of cannabis use in chronic pain, research interests, and how physicians should address the issues with patients.

The Psychology of Living Spaces Jun 27, 2018

Architect Terrance Glassman speaks on our connections to our living spaces, a bit of history, and the emotional and functional aspects of a healthy and safe environment.

Integrating Chronic Pain & Mental Health Treatments Sep 18, 2017

David Cosio, Ph.D., addresses this common problem and how to approach it. He offers his clinical experiences and observations, with a co-emphasis on educating clinicians on the need for treatment consistency and team efforts.

Residential Care For The Mentally Ill Sep 05, 2017

Elaine Rothenberg, PhD, runs a residential care program. After 20 years of existence, it has evolved into a project worth a close study and considerable modeling.

The Binge Eater Aug 24, 2017

Rosyln Malmaud, PhD, explains the binge eater, the etiology, symbolism of food, that it is also in men, and types of interventions.

Tardive Dyskinesia and Parkinson’s Psychosis Aug 08, 2017

Jonathan Meyer, M.D., from the University of California-San Diego. Part one discusses two new medications for tardive dyskinesia; part two addresses the psychosis often seen in Parkinson’s Disease. Detailed, but easy to understand

Hemingway's Brain Aug 06, 2017

Andy Farah MD, integrates his depressions, the heavy drinking, his head injuries, his suicide, and his genius

Mental Health Care in Saudi Arabia Jul 19, 2017

Two psychiatrists from Saudi Arabia discuss the nature and challenges of providing mental health care in Saudi Arabia.

The Opioid Crisis -- Needed Information Jun 19, 2017

Robert Moran, MD, psychiatry and addictionology, explains the issues of etiology and intervention, the inadequate use of evidence based knowledge, relapses, pregnancy, etc.

Tobacco Use -- Update From the CDC Apr 10, 2017

Dr Brian King is the deputy director at the U,S. Center for Disease Control for Research Translation in the Office of Smoking and Health.. He speaks to second hand smoke, educational efforts, known medical concerns, yet real successes lessening tobacco use, the remaining socioeconomic use patterns, etc.

Cultural Insensitivity, Prejudice, & Dangerous Profiling Apr 10, 2017

Gail Price-Wise discusses a famous Miami malpractice case which was the result of defective and negligent culture-driven errors. She has since set up the Center for Cultural Competence to study and teach how to defuse prejudice and related bias. She shares her insights.

Being A Cuban Refugee Jan 29, 2017

Two American psychiatrists discuss how and why, as children, they left Cuba, They speak to the processes, the struggles in Cuba, the work of immigrating, insights, and their on-going concerns with human rights both in Cuba and elsewhere. .

Genetic Testing and Psychiatric Treatment Dec 11, 2016

Catherine Passariello, Ph.D., explains how genetic testing can be used with psychopharmacology. She also gives some history, and an overview of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and epigenetics.

My Yes, Then No, Cigarette Use History Nov 10, 2016

Rebecca Cox-MacDonald gives her story of smoking, and why and how she finally stopped. She is part of a CDC anti-spoking program.

Women And Their Needs Oct 19, 2016

Jacqueline Hobbs., M.D., psychiatrist, speaks to women's realities, situations of abuse, medications during pregnancy and breast feed, postpartum issues, PMS, libido changes in life, etc.

Poverty, Growth, And Mental Illness Oct 07, 2016

Amanda Terrell, Ph.D., works in programs to address the impact of poverty on physical, social, and emotional development. She discusses her observations, the program's outreaches, and other critical on-gong concerns.

Folic Acid and Depression Aug 15, 2016

Andrew Farah, MD, details the theory and interplay of l-methylfolate, homocysteine and depression. He explains how it is a different approach to some biological depressions.

Art Therapy - A Powerful Tool Jul 11, 2016

Myria Levick, PhD, is a pioneer and leader in the theory and use of art therapy for all ages. She also speaks to her time working with Anna Freud. (Recorded in her living room.)

Dementia - Understanding and Managing Jun 27, 2016

Kenneth Kosik, M.D., speaks on dementia, the etiology of, and practical ways to change life styles to mitigate its onset, research approaches, and other general observations. He is a reuroscientist/researcher/author at the Univ of California, Santa Barbara.

Mental Health After Disasters - Orlando, et al. Jun 18, 2016

Robert Ursano MD, Chair of Diaster Psychiatry for the American Psychiatric Assoc.,carefully explains typical post event reactions, the better style of interventions, details acute from chronic reactions, etc

'Into The Magic Shop' May 22, 2016

James Doty, M.D., a neurosurgeon, retells the story (in his book of the same name) that changed his life insofar as helping him be a more humanistic physician, the role of mentors, pacing oneself, choice of values, etc., all leading to the creation of the Center for Compassion and Altruism and Education at Stanford University.

Life in the Space Station Apr 05, 2016

Tom Marshburn, M.D., and an US astronaut, speaks to the science and his two experiences in space, first working in the shuttle and then living in the space station, and of the many research spin offs, the life patterns in space, of no gravity, medical changes, etc., giving us many fascinating details.

Aging Mar 13, 2016

Deirdre Robertson, Ph.D., reports on a large on-going study of aging. It covers key items as such the effect of perception of aging on cognitive decline, measuring walking speed, the notion of fragility, etc. From Trinity College, Dublin. She is now with Columbia University, NY.

Gambling Feb 21, 2016

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

The Zika Virus Feb 15, 2016

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

Helping Our Veterans Feb 13, 2016

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.

As The Sea Levels Rise... Jan 11, 2016

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.

Physicians Burnout Dec 06, 2015

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.

Learn About Group Therapy Nov 16, 2015

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.

On Me Being Bipolar! Nov 08, 2015

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.

Sustainability - Environmental, Economic, Cultural Oct 26, 2015

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.

Chronic Pain in Kids, Teenagers, and The Elderly Oct 17, 2015

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.

Sugar Cane Burning -- Health Concerns Oct 04, 2015

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

Pesticides and Our Health Aug 25, 2015

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.

Pseudobulbar Affect Aug 10, 2015

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.

Grassroots Mental Health - Pakistan Jul 23, 2015

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.

Marijuana - Concerns of Three Psychiatrists Jul 02, 2015

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

The Mental Health Court Jun 03, 2015

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.

The Common Language of Science Jun 01, 2015

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

Decriminalizing The Mentally Ill May 11, 2015

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.

Flakka - Another Designer Drug Apr 27, 2015

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.

Why Talk About ADD? Apr 07, 2015

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

Dementia Update Mar 24, 2015

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.

Infidelity Mar 09, 2015

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.

Telemedicine Feb 14, 2015

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.

Measles Again? - Yes! Feb 09, 2015

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.

Post-Traumatic Growth Jan 12, 2015

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.

On Stalking Dec 14, 2014

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

The Robin William's Suicide Dec 01, 2014

Mindy Rosenbloom, M.D., discussed the reality and risks of depression and suicide in all people, regardless of their economic or social positions. She also spoke of the special role Mr. Williams' had in our lives.

Sexual Pressures on Special Needs Girls Oct 22, 2014

Maureen Whelihan, M.D., gynecologist, openly discusses the needs, social pressures and relationships, birth control, emancipation with special needs girls., etc. Some of her comments apply to mainstream girls as well.

PSYCHIATRY AND INFLAMMATION - THE INTERPLAY Sep 27, 2014

Charles Raison, M.D., gives a fascinating tour of the interplay of inflammation and psychiatry, the findings, the challenges, the theories and the hopes for a better understanding of the cause of depression.

Understanding Menopause Aug 23, 2014

Maureen Whelihan, M.D., gynecologist, presents the practical data, interventions, and some truths about this very real phase of life event.

Industrialized Marijuana - Reflections of Big Tobacco? Aug 11, 2014

Kimber Richter, PhD., and Sharon Levy, M.D.,, reflect their concerns on how legalizing will lead to the industrialization of marijuana such as to follow the public health concerns of big tobacco.

EBOLA et al Aug 04, 2014

Larry Bush, M.D. an infectious diseases specialist, explains Ebola and similar viruses, the origin, treatment, preventions, etc. ( This is jointly posted with the Palm Beach County Medical Society Podcast Series.),

Psychiatry and Space Flight Jul 20, 2014

Ronald Moomaw, D.O., NASA flight surgeon/psychiatry, explains the unique challenges and methods of supporting those in long term space flight. He is directly involved with the International Space Station project. A fascinating look into this area

Ketamine and Depression Jul 14, 2014

Charles Nemeroff, M.D., from the University of Miami, outlines the nature, history and concerns with the use of ketamine in treatment resistant depressions. He argues that ketamine may open a new understanding of the biology of depression.

Sexual Addiction Jul 04, 2014

Stefan Pasternack, M.D., discusses the nature, origin, and treatment of sexual addictions. It occurs in both sexes, has a spectrum of intensity, and is seen in many age groups.

About Sleep Deprivation Jun 24, 2014

Carl Spirazza, D.O., covers the definition and reason for sleep, then how not getting proper amounts of sleep can be bad for our health, what happens with sleep deprivation, etc.

Blending Neuroscience and Psychoanalysis Jun 07, 2014

Mark Solms, Ph.D. integrates the domains of neuroscience and psychoanalysis. Both domains are critical to our lives and and we must have understand and study the interplays.

Psychiatric Medications and Their Receptors May 26, 2014

Youssef Hassoun, M.D., explains the role of cellular receptors when treating with psychiatric medications. He is associated with the Long Island Hospital System in New York.

Medical Marijuana Apr 24, 2014

David Gross, M.D., takes on this critical and often controversial topic.

EMDR Apr 07, 2014

Blanche Freund, Ph.D., explains EMDR , how it works and which types of patients may be good candidates. It may soften or prevent PTSD from acute trauma and help in resolving old traumas.

Managing Attention Deficit Dosirders Mar 11, 2014

Gil Lichtshein, M.D., a child psychiatrist, gives an updated overview about the ADD disorders, the role of medications, co-morbid conditions (including substance abuse, bipolar and conduct disorders, etc),, how to do a proper diagnostic work-up, and so on.

Suicide's Other Triggers Mar 03, 2014

Maurizio Pompili, M.D., speaks to how most people with major depression do not commit suicide, that suicide can occur without the typical major psychiatric conditions, the power of stigma, faith, and interventions that offer options, the concept of psych-ache, and the challenge of unbearable emotional pain. He is Professor of Suicidology at the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Fathers and Their Divorces Feb 08, 2014

Florence Kaslow, PhD. speaks to the needs of fathers as they go through a divorce. She talks of the role of the courts, the need for mediation, and that both the emotional needs of the father and the children be protected. A divorce is considered as a family event.

Detailing Vitamin D Jan 30, 2014

David Liporace, D.O., professor of medicine at Novasoutheastern University, explains the nature and roles of vitamin D, our needs for it, how to get it, when it can be toxic, and so on.

Teen Suicide Dec 21, 2013

Patrick McCorry is a professor of psychiatry in Melbourne, Australia. He outlines the causes of this epidemic, and speaks to the interventions, both with and without medications. including the role of social media, bullying, etc.

Non-Psychiatrists Treating Psychiatric Conditions Dec 11, 2013

David Liporace, D.O., addresses the reality that primary care providers take care of the majority of psychiatric problems. He discusses the statistics, the approaches, the successes, and the limitations of when a non-psychiatrist treats psychiatric conditions. Dr Liporace is a professor of medicine at Nova-Southeastern Univ School of Medicine in Florida.

Update -- Combat Traumatic Brain Injury Nov 22, 2013

A discussion of TBI by Col. Mark Packer, MD, Victoria Tepe PhD, and Alison Cernich, PhD, all with the US Department of Defense Centers for Excellence. They define TBI, talk about timely interventions, the presentation and clinical course, of vestibular (hearing, balance, dizziness) pathology, emotional problems, and PTSD, etc. This comprehensive overview applies to combat theater and civilian injuries.

Dopamine -- Friend and Foe Nov 11, 2013

Andrew Cutler, M.M., outlines the nature and roles of dopamine as one of the major regulatory chemicals in our body. He talks of it's history, the notion of receptors, it's connection to pleasure, pain, eating disorders, chocolate, and mood and other psychiatric disorders. This is an excellent overview.

Rx for Diabetes - Medications and Lifestyles Oct 15, 2013

Katherine Jones, MD, an endocrinologist, explains the types of diabetes, the connection to obesity, the medical consequences of diabetes, and the relative roles of medication use and lifestyle changes.

Details About Autism Sep 16, 2013

Ayesha Lall, M.D., looks at the nature, origins, and treatments of autism. She details the types of autism, the specific treatments, and the impact the condition has on the family as well.

Dementia Update - Causes, Treatment, Research Sep 05, 2013

Mark Brody, M.D., is a researcher on dementia treatment. He discusses the theories of dementia, outlines some of the research efforts that are promising or those that have failed, and gives a understandable but detailed overview of the topic.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Update Aug 11, 2013

Ayesha Lall MD addresses old and new child and adolescent psychiatric concerns, including the use of non-medication treatments, the timing of interventions, the importance of communication, and so on.

The Post Traumatic Stress Disorders Aug 11, 2013

Michael Leslie, M.D., from Boston's McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, discusses the nature, scope, and treatments for PSTD. He outlines the complex and simple PTSD's, the impact of shame and stigma, vulnerabilities, etc. The interview occurred one week after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

The Elderly - Improving Their Lives Apr 07, 2013

Mindy Rosenbloom, MD, discusses the practical approaches and lessons, of how to improve the lives of the elderly, the role of family and social connections, spiritual and religious inputs, psychiatric conditions and medications, hidden substance abuse, etc.

Video Games and Violence -- The Connections Jan 28, 2013

Ryan Hall MD explains the ideas and facts about the relationship between video games and violence, some of the history, the studies, the real dangers or not, and the many concerns.that these games bring up for debate.

Genetic Testing and Medication Dosing Dec 03, 2012

Joel Winner MD explains genetic testing, or pharmacogenomics, as a technique to identify how and why different people metabolize medications. Such knowledge can then help more safely choose medications or doses.

The Advocacy Group’s Critical Role in Mental Health Care. Nov 11, 2012

Pam Gionfriddo speaks to the importance of community support systems and programs to help with intervention, support groups and programs, and education. She also speaks to the role of mental health groups in political and public advocacy on behalf of the mentally ill and their family. .Ms. Gionfriddo is CEO of the Mental Health Association in Palm Beach County.

The Food We Eat and The Fat It Becomes Aug 12, 2012

Steve Resnick, MD, explains the nature of white and brown fat, insulin, why what once saved us is now killing us, childhood onset diabetes, and some simple but critical lifestyle changes needed to address the obesity epidemic.

SPICE AND KRATOM - Important Information Jun 23, 2012

Robert Moran MD clearly outlines the state of knowledge, science, the use and real dangerous, of the designer drugs spice and kratom.

Our Stresses, Our Hormones, Our Moods -- The HPA Axis Jun 17, 2012

David Scheiderer MD explains the HPA axis and it's impact on our moods, as well as information about the new research on the role of inflammation and intestinal bacteria in moods, the gut-brain connection, etc.

Long-Acting Naltrexone - Another Addiction Treatment Tool May 21, 2012

Aldo Morales, MD, explains how monthly naltrexone injections block the euphoria from opiates and alcohol, and how this can help the addict in their treatment.

Same-Sex Marriages - An Insider's Thoughts May 07, 2012

Donald Cavanaugh discusses his insider thoughts, observations and experiences about the psychological realities of same-sex marriages.

Fetal Development in a Polluted Environment Mar 31, 2012

Susan Buchanan MD explains the impact of lead and mercury on fetal development, how to reduce the metal and pesticide exposures, etc. She also speaks about the endocrine disruptor influence on current living systems and across generations.

Obesity in a Slim Oriented Society Mar 14, 2012

Andrew Rosen, PhD, examines the nature of the etiologies and treatments, personal self-image, possible denial, social and cultural perspectives,and other motivations and personality characteristics found in the obese person.

Parenting the Parent of the Abused Child Mar 06, 2012

Shari Kaplan, LCSW, outlines the critically important steps in dealing with the emotions in both an abused child and his/her parents.

Psychiatric Misdiagnosis Feb 12, 2012

Mindy Rosenbloom MD,a psychiatrist from Brown University, explains why a correct diagnosis can be missed.

The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Jan 24, 2012

Robert SIlber MD explains the characteristics of IBS, how to do a proper work-up, and the 65% overlap with psychiatric disorders.

Glutamate and its Role in Schizophrenia Dec 21, 2011

Joshua Kantrowitz MD explains the growing and exciting science of NMDA and glutamate's roles in understanding, and perhaps treating, schizophrenia.

Holiday Blues - Again Dec 08, 2011

Joan Magill, PsyD, returns with a further discussion of the very common problem of holiday blues,how it is real suffering, and how it differs from major depressions, causes and interventions, personal expectations and disappointments, anniversary grief and lost feelings even away from the standard major holidays, etc

Child Sexual Abuse Nov 20, 2011

Ryan Hall, MD, forensic psychiatrist, discusses many of the complex aspects of pedophilia: the types, origins, definitions, victim treatment, offender treatment, frequency, relapse, and impact of computer pornography

Hypnosis To Quit Smoking Nov 08, 2011

Robert Heller EdD, a hypnotherapist, explains how hypnosis is used to stop cigarette use, who and why some are more likely to benefit, some observations on nicotine addiction, etc..

Methamphetamine Oct 24, 2011

Robert Moran, MD, speaks to the nature, the dangers, and the treatment issues surrounding methamphetamine use.

Living With Schizophrenia Oct 13, 2011

Richard Greer, MD, speaks to life for the patients and families that need to live with schizophrenia, including looks at long term problems, treatments, challenges, etc.

Young Girls and Women - Challenges to their Self-Images and Confidence Sep 28, 2011

Caryn Schorr MD opens a discussion of the notions of the challenges that young girls and women have in developing a good self-image and sense of self.

End of Life Psychiatry Sep 13, 2011

Jonathan Stewart MD, Professor at the University of South Florida, speaks to how psychiatry is quite helpful even in the very last stages in life, the role of medications, pain control, feeling a sense of closure, spirituality, family issues, the interaction with hospice, etc.

The Culture of Domestic Violence Sep 01, 2011

Ryan Hall MD discusses domestic violence, that both men and women can be victims, its presence in many cultures, the reasons for it and why people don't leave, help lines, how to intervene, etc.

Physician Burnout: How and Why Aug 17, 2011

Jerry Williamson MD outlines the causes, stages and dangers of physician burnout. He also speaks to the critical need to intervene, the psychological makeup of many physicians, and ideas about treatment.

Good New News About MAOI Antidepressants Aug 10, 2011

Stephan Quentzel, MD, explains the logic and advantage about the new delivery formulation of an MAOI antidepressant. This old class of medications can now be used in a safer manner. He also talks about the history of MAOI, how it works, etc.

Communication Skills Can and Do Resolve Conflict Jul 31, 2011

Virgina Buki MD, a psychiatrist, outlines the role and need for good communication skills in conflict resolution and therapy. She discusses how to turn complaints into requests, the use of feelings to undo power struggles, how to use a communication model to reduce conflict., etc These are very important and very key social and communication skills.

Why People Bully Jul 22, 2011

Phil Heller, PsyD, explains the reasons why people bully. He speaks of the fears generated in those who are bullied, cyberstalking, the internet’s role in bullying, that those who bully seek power, the new diagnosis of callous conduct disorder, of why crowds will watch but not intervene with bullying, etc.

When Anxiety Turns Into Depression Jul 14, 2011

Tom Quinn PhD, describes how chronic or uncontrolled anxiety can become a depression, that anxiety has been known to cause suicide, and of ways to avoid and treat an anxiety that may become a depression.

Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Jul 07, 2011

Robert Heller, EdD, practices clinical hypnosis. He speaks to the nature and use of hypnosis for a wide range of clinical conditions, including chronic pain.

INSIDE: The Modern Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Jun 17, 2011

Maxie Gordon, MD, runs an in-patient psychiatric unit at the University of Mississippi Medical School. He explains the admission, work-up and treatment and discharge process, how civil rights are protected, the role of stigma, and the real goal of psychiatric hospitalization.

Bullying -- Part One Jun 10, 2011

Phil Heller, PsyD, outlines the nature, styles, motivations, power, and danger of bullying for those who bully and those who are bullied. He also speaks to how bullying can have a more nasty impact now because of the speed and size of the internet. This is part one of a two part interview.

Human Genomics and Genetics Jun 02, 2011

Joy Lee Johnson, PhD, and Kayle Czape, MS, both from the Hussman Institute of Human Genomics in Miami, explain the rapid and intriguing knowledge base about human genetics, its relationship to some diseases, the importance of family genetic history and proper ways to benefit from it, the Genetic Awareness Project, etc.

The Teenager's Brain May 21, 2011

David Gross MD, a psychiatrist, outlines interesting data that reveals how the teenagers neurologically incomplete brain development explains many behaviors. The brain is not fully developed until the mid or late 20's.

Rational Emotive Therapy May 13, 2011

Psychologist Robert Heller explains the nature and forms of RET -- Rational Emotive Therapy, also referred to as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. He explains the techniques, time course, on what aspects of the problem that gets attention, etc.

After A Homicide - The Grieving Process Apr 17, 2011

Stefan Pasternack MD talks of the unique and often difficult process of the bereavement process following a loss through homicide. Included are discussions of the media, inner city experiences, guilt, denial, and repression and anger.

Skin Picking - Hair Pulling: Trichotillomania Apr 15, 2011

Christina Pearson, founder of the Trichotillomania Learning Center, offers a through review and explanation of this condition, some of the conceptual ideas behind it, it's frequency, and how it can be treated.

LGBT Teenagers: The World for Themselves and Their Families Apr 02, 2011

Donald Cavanaugh, with this second interview, further explores the realities of coming out for both teenagers and their families. He looks at the struggles many meet, their reactions, their depression, suicide rates, other emotional and social problems, bullying, etc.

Health Effects of Nuclear Radiation - Issues Reappearing After Fukushima Mar 28, 2011

Jimmy Hara MD, from UCLA, explains the nature of radiation, how it spreads and even gets into the food and water chains, potassium iodide, radiation induced cancer, sieverts. and other ill effects it has on life after prolonged or excessive exposure. His comments reflect the public health concerns following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear incident.

LGBT Teenagers -- Their World and Their Higher Suicide Rates Mar 13, 2011

Donald Cavanaugh coordinates mental health, anti-bullying, and other interventions for LGBT teens and pre-teens. He speaks to the unique challenges these youngsters commonly face, including their unusually high suicide rate.

Why and How Long, Should Antidepressants Be Used Mar 03, 2011

Christopher Ticknor MD, outlines the evolving science behind what depression does to the brain. He also explains the why and how-long a person might be asked to take an antidepressant.

Tardive Dyskinesia Update Feb 24, 2011

William Glazer MD gives an overview of the condition, and talks of the risk factors, how to manage TD when it presents, and some of the research findings that are further characterizing the syndrome.

New Medications -- The Research Process -- Part 2 Feb 13, 2011

Andrew Cutler MD explains the process of testing for new psychiatric medications, including the use of scales to follow clinical changes, placebo, and other essential parts to make sure the medication is useful and safe. This is Part 2 of our discussions on clinical research.

Speaking for the Developmentally Disabled Feb 04, 2011

Arlene Lakin, Esq., President of Florida's Voice on Developmental Disabilities, and the mother of a severely disabled son, explains the problems facing this group, for both the patients and their families, the changing demographics, the need for proper support and treatment programs and funding, and how a family should approach the challenges of caring for a disabled family member.

Mental Health Issues in the Deaf Jan 26, 2011

Kim House, from the National Deaf Academy in Florida, notes the barriers to the treatment of mental health issues in the deaf, such as the lack of professionals who can communicate with them. She speaks of programs that address these problems, of the nature of sign language, the deaf culture, etc., for this minority within a minority.

Generic versus Brand Name Medications -- Understanding the Concepts and Differences Jan 23, 2011

Pierre Blier, MD, Director of the Mood Disorders Research Unit at the University of Ottawa, explains the nature of the generic medication and how much they are allowed to differ from the branded medications.

The Immigrant Child's Mental Health Needs Jan 09, 2011

Eugenio Rothe MD. psychiatry professor at Florida International University, outlines the special needs and pressures that can lead to mental health problems in an immigrant child. Many defining terms are explained, as are descriptions of systems that can prevent mental health issues in his group.

Response and Remission -- Goals of Treatment Dec 19, 2010

James Jacobson MD, a psychiatrist, explains the goals of response and remission in the treatment of depression. He discusses the notions of how long treatment must continue, when medications might need to be changed, the Black Box warning, the importance of proper diagnosis, etc. December 2010

New Medications: Where They Come From and How They Are Tested ( Part 1 of 2) Dec 12, 2010

Andrew Cutler MD, a psychiatrist and clinical trial researcher, explains how new medications are found, the four clinical trial phases, how the process is monitored, the difference in placebo requirements, etc. In part 2 he will explain the various testing devices used, in particular for psychiatric studies. December 2010

The Holiday Blues Dec 07, 2010

Joan Magill, PsyD, examines the differences between depression and sadness, the need to reach out to people who may appear troubled during the holiday season, of our social needs, how these conditions may present in children or the elderly, and other aspects of what are commonly called the Holiday Blues.

After Sexual and Physical Assault -- A Case of Survival and Remaking Dec 01, 2010

Susan Brison, PhD, an associate professor of philosophy at Dartmouth College, was raped and left to die. She wrote a powerful and insightful book about her experience and how after the violence she rebuilt herself. She discusses those experiences in this interview.

Interesting Differences: Mental Health Services and Approaches Between the US and Australia. Nov 20, 2010

Glenn Caddy, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who works and lives in both the United States and Australia. These are his observations in how these two counties differ in their approach to access to mental health care.

Moods and Menopause Nov 19, 2010

Vivian Burt MD, professor emeritus of psychiatry and founder/director of the Women's Life Center at the Geffen School of Medicine (UCLA), describes the science of menopause, the role of estrogen, the clinical presentations, psychiatric risk factors, role of body weight, etc, and treatments for menopause

The Cocaine Vaccine Nov 15, 2010

Thomas Kostan, MD, from Baylor Medical College Department of Psychiatry, is involved with the development of a cocaine vaccine. He discusses the history, the science and the realities of a vaccine to the effects of cocaine.

The Epidemic of Unintentional Drug Poisoning Deaths Nov 11, 2010

Richard Weisler MD, from both the Duke University and University of North Carolina School's of Medicine, explains and outlines the enlarging epidemic of unintentional drug poisoning deaths. This has been called a pharmaco-epidemic. The numbers and trends are daunting, and it is a public health emergency.

Surviving After A Loved One's Suicide Nov 07, 2010

Norman Fine, whose son died by suicide, and psychologist GarrieThompson PhD, reveal the emotions and the honest, rational approaches involved after the death of a loved one by suicide.

Exploring OCD Nov 04, 2010

Jeff Szymanski PhD, executive director of the International OCD Foundation, and on staff at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, speaks of how OCD presents in children, the PANDAS concern, of conditions that look like OCD but are not, how to approach treatment,, and the range and concept of the OCD spectrum disorders.

When The Next Step In Life Is Hospice Oct 25, 2010

Susan Strauss RN, MHS, VP of Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod, explains the hospice benefit and philosophy. She speaks of the need to deal with both the patient and family, of special needs for children when they experience a death, when children are put into hospice, ethical issues, the changing demographics, and the creation of a treatment team to balance the medical, psychological and spiritual needs of all involved

Sleep Cycles and Aging Oct 17, 2010

Darryl Appleton MD, psychiatrist and sleep specialist, explains the changes in the sleep cycle across the ages. He also speaks of sleep hygiene and the role melatonin, phase shifts, the definition and nature of insomnia, treatment, etc.

The Internet and Doctor-Patient Boundaries Oct 14, 2010

David Brendel MD, associate director of the Pavilion at McLean Hospital, discusses the many practice, therapeutic and ethical issues of the use of social networking. This is a new world to explore. What does it mean when the doctor or patient "Google" each other? What if the found information is wrong? He discusses how this public information might impact the therapy, either for the better or worse, and so on. .

The Treatment Resistant Depression Oct 12, 2010

Amado Suarez MD, a psychiatrist on the clinical staff of the staff of the University of South Florida, defines a treatment resistant depression, the nature of remission and response, when to change treatments, and even the impact of diagnostic errors or cultural aspects of some response patterns.

On Retiring and Better Aging Oct 06, 2010

Eric Pfeiffer, MD, a psychiatrist with a life-time of work in aging processes, speaks to the need to prepare for retirement and how to make one's aging process better. He speaks of the need for physical, social and mental activity, as well to understand and work around the reality of getting older. Retirement is now a longer phase of life.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation -- Update Sep 29, 2010

Karl Lanoche MD, from Portsmouth NH, discusses the many exciting new and growing aspects of TMS, it's history, it's use in depression, and what new uses are being explored with conditions such as OCD, pain, tinnitis, and even adolescent depressions. There is considerable interest in how TMS is helping to locate which parts of the brain are involved with different conditions.

The Serial Sexual Killer Sep 19, 2010

Louis Schlesinger PhD from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice discusses the nature and probable origins of the serial sexual killer. He gives an overview of the topic, and speaks of the early warning signs, the role of sexual fantasy and tension, of how often they are misdiagnosed as being psychotic, the impact of other co-morbid psychiatric influences, and of his recent study of the rituals and signatures that they may, or may not, leave with their victims, etc.

Chronic Pain in Women Sep 16, 2010

Terrie Cowly from the TMJ Association and Chris Veasley from the National Vulvodynia Association discuss the impetus behind the End Chronic Pain in Women project. They discuss many issues, including the gender bias facing women, the need for knowledge about one’s condition, the role of support groups and of not feeling alone, the need for public awareness, better professional educations, and the need for on-going research and advocacy regarding chronic pain, especially in conditions more likely to occur in women.

Hearing Voices - An Expanded Approach Sep 12, 2010

Marius Romme MD PhD, from Belgium, and founder of the International Community for Hearing Voices, explains that all voice hearing people may not have psychiatric disorders. He gives the history of these observations, of how trauma may play a role, what clinical history is needed, of intervention techniques, and of how many people learn to cope with, or recover from the voices

Major Depression - A Scientific Update Sep 04, 2010

Matthew Thomas MD, a psychiatrist at the Florida State University, details the new biological information about the form and origin of major depression, including discussions of the role of inflammation, childhood stress, the role of glia, BDNF, glutamate, etc.

Fibromylagia and Psychiatry Sep 03, 2010

James Woods MD explains the notion, history, science and treatment of fibromyalgia. He then further explains the unique relationship of fibromylagia with psychiatry.

The African-American Community -- Suicide and Mental Health Intervention Aug 29, 2010

Three experts discuss the rising suicide rate and other mental health issues in the African-American community. Included are mentions of micro-insults, the role of religious groups, attitudes towards reaching out for help, etc. Panel members: William Lawson MD from Howard University, Sherry Molock PhD from George Washington University, and Donna Barnes PhD from National Organization of People of Color Against Suicide.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Aug 26, 2010

Katherine Phillips, MD, and director of the body dysmorphic center (BDD) at the Rhode Island Hospital, explains the nature, manifestations, prevalence, early signs of, and treatment issues for the BDD. BDD is more common than realized and is found in both sexes and across a wide age range.

PTSD - The Israeli Approach Aug 21, 2010

Haim Knobler, MD, former head of the Israeli Defense Force department of mental health, outlines their approach and program to prevention and interventions of PTSD. He speaks how this done with the medical corps as well.

Teenagers, Play, Video Games, Etc. - An Overview Aug 15, 2010

Joan Almon, executive director of the Alliance for Childhood, discusses the important of play to many developmental domains, including concern with the shift in our psychosocial experiences with the growing disappearance of community, non-computer based play in teenagers. She also speaks of 'stranger danger', the violence in so many games, the creative aspect of play, recommendations for screen time, the importance of being outdoors, etc.

Sexual Side Effects From Medications Aug 12, 2010

George Nurnberg MD, professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, explains the range and causes of medication associated sexual side effects. He also speaks about testosterone, as well nitrous oxides’ role (which is the mechanism through which the Viagra like drugs work) in sexual dysfunction. Also discussed is the connection to relationships, weight gain, pre-medication use sexual problems, other medical conditions, etc., that can produce a hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

Challenging the Media's Impact on Girls' Self-Image Jul 31, 2010

Judy Schoenberg, from the Girl Scouts of USA Research Institute, outlines a campaign to promote empower girls and women to resist the often dysfunctional impact of how the media portrays and depicts women and girls. This is in conjunction with proposed US House Bill 4925.

Rising Suicide Rates Among People of Color Jul 28, 2010

Donna Barnes, PhD,, director of the Suicide Prevention Program at Howard University, outlines the sharp rise in suicides in the black community. She looks cultural and sociological shifts as the black community blends with the larger communities, the role of the clergy, changing family supports, how they intervene and educate the community about mental health, etc. She is also the director of the National Organization of People of Color Against Suicide, www.nopcas.org

The Narcissistic Personality Jul 25, 2010

Elsa Ronningstam PhD discusses the nature, etiology and characteristics of the narcissistic personality. Included is a discussion of it's high prevalence in our society.

When Young Children are Caregivers Jul 15, 2010

Connie Siskowski RN PhD, is the director of the American Association of Caregiving Youth. This is a generally unseen epidemic of younger children who are caring for sick or disabled family. The organization speaks to the problem, how the responsibilities impact young children and teenagers, and the types of interventions needed.

St-st-st-uttering Jul 11, 2010

Lisa Scott PhD, from Florida State University, outlines the nature, treatment, emotional burdens, and some of the new developing theories about stuttering. Included are notions that it may even have a neurological or genetic component.

Vanishing and Changing Playtime Styles for Children Jul 08, 2010

Joan Almon, Executive Director for the Alliance for Childhood, offers frank observations and concerns that healthy playtime for children is vanishing from our schools and society. Her comments reflect the report Crisis in The Kindergarten -- Why Children Need to Play in School.

Religion and Psychotherapy Jun 29, 2010

Kenneth Pargament PhD describes how most mental health work underestimates the power of religion in many people's lives. He talks of the importance of exploring this dimension with a patient.

Reflections on 62 years of being a psychologist Jun 24, 2010

Robert Weitz, PhD, is 96 years old. He worked as a clinical psychologist for 62 years. This is a spirited, instructive and thoughtful overview of his experiences and observations about mental health treatment from 1945 until is retirement just a few years ago. He talks of analysis, cognitive therapy, hypnotism, etc., and of the needed professional cooperation among all who treat mental illness.

OIL SPILL - Dealing with community collective grief Jun 22, 2010

David Randle, EdD, from St Petersburg Florida, explains the notion of collective grief on the community and those individuals who are suffering from the multiple losses following the oil leak. He further explains the attack and loss of collective identities, and the critical need to keep community and family systems intact.

Origins and Nature of Late Life Depressions Jun 17, 2010

Dan Blazer MD, from Duke University, speaks to items which can cause or worsen late life depression. These include the commonly considered biological issues, but he speaks too of social, psychological and spiritual-religious domains. There is an interesting discussion of wisdom.

Women: Depression & Cardiac Disease Jun 13, 2010

Valerie Taylor MD, psychiatrist from McMaster University in Canada, speaks to the associations between depression and cardiovascular disease in women. Included are discussions of the metabolic syndrome, that adipose tissue becomes an endrocrine organ, the role of inflammation, gender bias, being overweight, etc., and how they can increase mortality and increase the risks of depression and cardiovascular problems.

Substance Abuse Among Prisoners Jun 07, 2010

Susan Foster, MSW, reports findings on the 2010 report, Behind Bars II, Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population from CASA at Columbia University (NY). She talks of the positive effect of treatment, the disparities between gender and racial-ethical needs and characteristics, and even about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. www.casacolumbia.org

Childhood Psychosis - Early Detection and Intervention May 30, 2010

Steven Adelsheim MD, professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, talks of the program of outreach, detection, intervention and treatment for children showing early signs of psychosis. This is further outlined in the EARLY program at www.earlyprogram.,org

Exercise: maintaining weight loss & psychiatric benefits May 28, 2010

Sylvia Karasu MD, from Weill Cornell Medical College, co-author of The Gravity of Weight, discusses one chapter devoted to the science and concepts of maintaining weight loss, exercise, and the mental health benefits of exercise.

OIL SPILL - Known and unknown environmental effects May 26, 2010

Leonard Berry, PhD, director of the Florida Center for Environmental Studies, speaks of the known and unknown effects of oil spills, with specific concerns on the food change, shore plants, dispersant safety, how hurricanes may shift the oil, etc.

OIL SPILL -The effects on human mental and physical health May 24, 2010

Gina Solomon MD speaks to the known health effects of exposure to crude oil, such as following the continuing April 20, 2010 leak in the Gulf of Mexico.. She discusses her concerns and worries about the legacy of the exposure on human and wildlife, shifting winds, hurricanes, etc. Included is an overview of the nature of crude oil. Dr. Solomon is a scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council and is on staff at the University of California - San Francisco, Dept of Occupational and Environmental Health.

Trends, quality and disparities in US mental health care May 22, 2010

Ernest Moy, MD, medical officer for the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, explains the recently published data on the trends and disparities in mental health care in the United States.

Treating Borderline Personality Disorders May 17, 2010

Lois Choi-Kain MD, medical director at the Gunderson Residence, discusses the nature, challenges, and outcome of treatment of the borderline personality disorder.

Borderline Personality Disorder May 12, 2010

John Gunderson, MD, professor of Psychiatry and Harvard University, offers an update and recent insights into the origin, nature, and treatment o patients with a borderline personality disorder.

Obesity: Trends in Healthcare Quality and Disparities May 10, 2010

Lieut. Karen Ho, with the US Public Health Service, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, speaks about the data just published by AHRQ on the trends, quality, and disparities in the delivery of health care regarding obesity.

Auditory Hallucinations May 05, 2010

Flavie Waters MD, from the University of Western Australia, explains the nature and some of the theories and forms of audio hallucinations. Included are discussions of how hallucinations can occur in non-psychiatric conditions, ideas about methods to accept them if they cannot be controlled, and some interesting associations and differences between hallucinations and others.

Buprenorphine (Suboxone) May 04, 2010

Aldo Morales MD, psychiatrist and addictionologist, explains the history, use and nature of buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid addictions.

Late Teenage Substance Abuse Apr 28, 2010

Robert Moran MD specializes in addiction medicine and psychiatry. He discusses the unique characteristics and challenges of late teenage drug and alcohol abuse. Included are topics about the maturation of the brain, exposure with drugs to developing brains, the time needed for optimum intervention and treatment, the difference between addiction abuse, the role of family in treatment, etc.

Pre-adolescent ADHD Apr 17, 2010

Priti Kothari, MD, a child psychiatrist, talks of the specific characteristics and challenges to and for the proper diagnosis and treatment of AHDH children. She also explains how guanfacine, a recently approved medication for childhood AHDH, should be used, as well as how older medications are chosen and used.

Pharmacogenomics -- Mixing Genetics and Medicine Apr 12, 2010

Peter McGuffin MD is a professor of psychiatric genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry (London). He speaks about the insights and tools which are developing that will better match a medication to a person, based on the person's genetic make-up.

OCD and Its Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Apr 09, 2010

Bruce Hyman PhD specializes in the cognitive and behavioral treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders. His OCD workbook has found wide use. He speaks to intensive out-patient modalities to break and modify OCD behavioral patterns.

Post-Earthquake Haitian Mental Health Needs - Update Apr 05, 2010

Psychiatrist Serge Thys talks about the impact and mental health needs of people in his homeland after the earthquake. He discusses the nature of their community cohesiveness, their culture and the changes following the extraordinary trauma that befell them.

Obesity Update Mar 31, 2010

Gary Foster PhD is a professor of medicine and director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University. He speaks to the challenges of obesity, of how it is a mixture of lifestyle and biological problems, what can be done to control it, and how to approach and intervene with this considerable social-medical problem.

Teenagers Who Cut Themselves Mar 17, 2010

Roz Malmaud PhD offers many valuable insights based on personal clinical experience into the issues of self-cutting, in both sexes. She talks of how the cutter becomes both an abuser and the abused, of the need to release tension, the dangers of cutting, and what types of intervention are needed.

Schizophrenia's Negative Symptoms -- New Neuroimaging Findings Mar 21, 2010

Daniel Wolf, MD, uses neuroimaging to study the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. His findings may explain some of the clinical challenges when treating the disorder.

Dementia - A Proper Work-Up Mar 09, 2010

Sheldon Wolf MD, a UCLA neurologist, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders. He speaks in detail of what is needed for a full and proper work-up of dementia, with a focus on how about 25% of the time, the 'dementia' might be reversible.

When Feeling Suicidal Mar 08, 2010

Garrie Thomson, PhD, who has a clinical practice and is on the board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, talks of what do to when feeling suicidal or depressed, some statistics, a link to the website for information (www.adsp.com), and a sense of how very successful intervention can be,

Disposing Unused Medications Feb 28, 2010

SMARxTDISPOSAL is a joint project of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Pharmacists Association and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America to recommend safe ways to dispose unused medications. Greg Masson, PhD, discusses these issues and techniques; he is Chief, Branch of Environmental Contaminants, US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Dementia in the Family Feb 25, 2010

Through her own advancing dementia, Francis Goldstein was a very public advocate on behalf of others with dementia. Her media work was in the US and Argentina. Her husband, Jacobo, reflects on these efforts and what it was like to have dementia in the family. Still an active journalist, he was the CNN White House Correspondent for Latin America for 17 years. He knew President Reagan and talks of how Nancy Reagan helped advance the awareness of dementia.

Childhood Onset Bipolar Disorder Feb 18, 2010

Robert Post MD, discusses data now supports that bipolar disorders can appear in childhood. It may be considered a pediatric onset illness. Dr. Post further offers his observations and findings that too many children are not being diagnosed early enough, or that diagnostic delays result in greater longer term problems or with getting the wrong treatments. He also talks of the diagnostic challenges when facing a troubled child.

Mental Health and Fish Oils Feb 13, 2010

Psychiatrist Jaime Fernandez discusses the relationship between fish oils and mental health. Included are references to a recent study suggesting fish oils might reduce the progression to psychosis.

Is it a Major or Bipolar Depression? Feb 08, 2010

Psychiatrist Mindy Rosenbloom outlines the important diagnostic differences between these two conditions. The treatments for these two diagnostic conditions are different, though they may seem to overlap.

Autism Spectrum Disorders - Some Basic Information for Parents Jan 30, 2010

Child psychiatrist Laurie Karpf outlines some of the early and later behavorial signs of children who might have an autistic spectrum disorder.

Forensic Psychology - Understanding Competency and Insanity Jan 27, 2010

Forensic psychologist Mike Brannon explains the notions of forensic competency and insanity, with a focus on how psychologists approach and measure these two states.

Forensic Psychiatry -- On Competency Jan 16, 2010

Forensic psychiatrist Ryan Hall discusses the definition, role, and nature of competency, especially as it relates to legal matters that have a psychiatric element.

L-Methylfolate, Homocysteine and Depression Dec 20, 2009

Andrew Farah takes a look at folate use in depression, the homocysteine theory of depression, how to use l-methylfolate augmentation in depression, safety, and a discussion of other possible uses of l-methlyfolate.

On Mixing Psychiatric Medications Dec 18, 2009

Psychopharmacologist Dr. Extein discusses the logic, incidence, manner of and philosophy towards mixing psychiatric medications.

Dementia - The Theory and Treatment Dec 12, 2009

A research and clinical neurologist explains the nature, the theory and the treatment -- both current and up-coming -- of dementia.

Florida Mental Health Parity Dec 03, 2009

Former Florida State Rep Ed Homan's comments on the need for mental health parity. He is also a physician who very worked hard on this issue. Though no longer in the Florida Legislature, his comments in February 2008 provide valuable background information.

Children Who Need Psychiatric Interventions Nov 22, 2009

Psychiatrist Elias Sarkis discusses of the challenges and proper use of psychiatric interventions in any child, even with the very young.

PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Nov 15, 2009

A look at PTSD with discussions about what causes it, it's definition, efforts to try to prevent it, and interventions, with psychiatrist Cynthia White.

E.C.T. - Electroconvulsive Therapy Nov 10, 2009

An update on the rationale, safety, proper use and effectiveness of ECT. Included are discussions of how the memory loss side effect has been dramatically reduced, A detailed walk through the actual process is also included.

Addictions and Their Treatments Nov 07, 2009

A detailed look into the detox and rehabilitation process, with discussions of its successes and failures, etc

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - TMS Nov 07, 2009

An introduction and overview of the nature, history and use of TMS.

On Suicide Nov 07, 2009

A Florida State University researcher discusses the patterns, signs and other aspects of suicide and suicide attempts.

Schizophrenia Nov 07, 2009

John Kane, MD, discusses ideas about the causes, treatments and concepts of schizophrenia.

The Psychopathic Personality Nov 07, 2009

Robert Hare, PhD, discusses the nature, causes and other aspects of psychopathic behavior.

Eating Disorders Nov 07, 2009

An overview of the nature, causes and treatments of the common eating disorders

Mark Gold MD on Addictions, including tobacco use Nov 06, 2009

Mark Gold MD discusses addiction as a brain disease. Included in the interview is the fact that tobacco is the number one addiction.

A Medical Historian's View of Psychiatry Nov 02, 2009

Ed Shorter MD is a professor of medical history. Enjoy his observations and views on the changes and direction of psychiatry and mental health over the years.

Non-Medical Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Nov 02, 2009

A clinical psychologist discussed the notions behind, and the techniques used, in the non-medical treatment of anxiety disorders. These disorders include shyness, phobias, panic and anxiety, etc.

Depression in the Elderly Nov 02, 2009

A psychiatrist discusses and outlines the important issues of finding and treating depressions in the elderly. There is a disturbing incidence of suicide in this age group. Many depressions are readily treatable. Some depressions can present as what may be considered dementia.

Sleep Disorders Nov 02, 2009

A sleep specialist discusses sleep, sleep apnea, sleep medications, and how sleep issues co-exist with, can cause or worsen, and therefore overlap with, many psychiatric conditions.

Neuromodulation as a Treatment for Some Psychiatric Disorders Nov 02, 2009

A look at the role and notions of using neuromodulation in the treatment of certain psychiatric disorders. The techniques include TMS, DBS, ECT and VNS.

War Zone Crisis Intervention for Children in Israel Nov 02, 2009

An Israeli psychologist discusses the work being done with children in Israeli war zones following attacks. The work is through the Natal Organization.

Marijuana Nov 02, 2009

The nature, common use,and concerns with the the use of marijuana.

About Love Oct 29, 2009

Stefan Pasternack, MD and a psychoanalyst, looks at the meaning, origin and role of love in our lives.

Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology Oct 29, 2009

A child psychiatrist discusses the proper diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues in children and adolescents. Included are discussions of the concepts of bipolar disorders in youngsters.

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