Podcasts

In this podcast, Psychiatric Times editor-in-chief Dr. John J. Miller interviews Dr. Stephen Faraone, distinguished professor and vice chair of research of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, about the evolving world of nonpharmacologic interventions for ADHD, in particular digital therapeutics.

Research is underway to make psychedelics agents a treatment option for psychiatric disorders.

Scare tactics don’t work. But scientific education might. Here are tips for talking with teenaged patients about keeping themselves and their friends safe.

How to regulate circadian rhythms and regulate mood using dark therapy.

Forensic psychiatry is not for everyone, but looking back on his life and illustrious career, James L. Knoll IV, MD, realizes that he was destined to study crime.

James L. Knoll IV, MD, shares insights from his decades in forensic psychiatry, where he has treated some of the criminal justice system’s most difficult and dangerous patients.

What can Olympians teach mental health professionals about caring for student athletes—and others too?

Blue light is associated with a host of physical health maladies, including obesity, diabetes, and cancer. But what does it do to patients with depression or bipolar disorder?

A deep dive into the history, side effects, and efficacy of a controversial drug.

Although the new drug aducanumab has grabbed all the headlines, the future of Alzheimer treatment may be just as much about public health campaigns as it is about psychopharmacology. In this episode of Psych Pearls, we find out why.

Although depression is more prevalent among women, it may be more challenging to diagnose in men. This National Men’s Health Month, learn to recognize male depression’s symptoms and catch its comorbidities.

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians were thrust into unfamiliar roles, where they sometimes had to make life and death decisions. Here are a few of their stories.

Although lithium is a first-line treatment that ranks high on the list of patient’s favorites, it has fallen out of general use, particularly in the United States. When lithium works well, its benefits tend to last. It is among the top medications that prevent hospitalization. More in this podcast.

When COVID-19 hit New York City, psychiatrists and other clinicians braved uncertainty and danger. Hear their stories on the PsychPearls podcast.

What are the implications of maternal mental health not only for mothers, but also for children, families, and society as a whole?

Despite recent advances in research on bipolar disorder, it remains a complex and even mysterious condition.

Research on psilocybin, LSD, and other hallucinogens as psychiatric treatments are in their renaissance, transitioning from banned and illegal to potentially useful in changing life for the better in some patients. More in this podcast.

A discussion with professor of medical psychology and director of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders.

Millions of Americans have a skewed view of their own bodies, leading to serious depression and suicidality.

How can we save more lives and prevent overdose deaths? Lloyd I Sederer, MD, a psychiatrist, expert in public health, and author provides insights.

In this podcast, Drew Ramsey, MD, an nutritional expert and psychiatrist discusses the importance of diet and nutrition in mental health and wellness.

Millions of Americans will suffer brain injuries this year, and many of them will need a psychiatrist’s help.

Michael F. Myers, MD, discusses issues of gender and sexuality, both today and in recent psychiatric history.

In their quest to become American doctors, international medical graduates face formidable obstacles. A psychiatrist from Libya explains how his colleagues can help them along the way.

How can psychiatrists meet the challenge of treating PTSD in veterans?

The unique opportunities for clinicians in identifying risk and preventing suicide are discussed in this podcast.

How can clinicians help patients struggling with addiction, especially during this time when uncovering past traumas might feel impractical?

There are many reasons symptoms worsen in younger patients who are prescribed antidepressants. Five possible scenarios are discussed in this podcast.