Podcasts by NEI Podcast

E76 - (CME) Coping in Times of Crisis: Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic from 2020-07-09T16:00

The years 2019-2020 brought to us coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), resulting in an unprecedented global pandemic. Emerging data, historical studies, and expert opinion point to a tremendous ...

E75 - Miracle Grow for Your Brain: The Effects of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor on Mood Disorders and Cognition with Michele Novella, PMHNP-BC from 2020-07-01T16:00

What exactly is brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF? What is the relationship between neuroinflammation, BDNF, and depression? What are ways that we can naturally stimulate increases in B...

E74 - Fear on the Frontlines of COVID-19: Mental Health in Our Frontline Healthcare Workers with Dr. Mona Masood from 2020-06-17T16:00

Healthcare workers on the frontline, working to save patients with the COVID-19 virus, during this pandemic have been especially vulnerable to mental health consequences and trauma. In the early...

E73 - (CME) Stimulating Side Effects: What to Do When Your Patient is Using Methamphetamine with Dr. William Sauve from 2020-06-08T16:36:54

Methamphetamine is an extremely serious problem in the United States, and it remains one of the most commonly misused stimulant drugs in the world. There are severe psychological, and medical co...

E72 - If You’re Happy and You Know It: An Update on Pediatric Mood Disorders with Dr. Manpreet Singh from 2020-06-03T16:00

What is the prevalence of bipolar disorder in the pediatric population and does this change, depending on age? What are important tips for recognizing hypomania in children, and diagnosing child...

E71 - Disparities, Disease, and Desperation: The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical and Mental Health in Black Americans from 2020-05-20T16:00

Healthcare disparities occur around the world, due to a complex, multifaceted situation that results from socioeconomic hardships, psychosocial stress, and cultural differences. In the United St...

E70 - (CME) More Than Meets the Mouth! Important Interactions Between Food, Beverages, and Psychiatric Medications with Dr. Raj Mago from 2020-05-11T16:00

Food and beverages interact with certain psychiatric medications to alter their pharmacokinetic properties, resulting in potentially unintended health outcomes. In this podcast episode, Dr. Rajn...

E69 - A Beacon of Hope in the Storm of Mental Illness: An Update on Suicide Awareness and Prevention with Dr. Christine Moutier from 2020-05-06T16:00

With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, mental health concerns are on the rise. What do we know about the relationship between suicide risk and previous pandemics or natural disasters? How do we dist...

E68 - Move It Or Lose It! An Update on Exercise and the Brain with Dr. John Ratey from 2020-04-29T16:00

What is the evidence that exercise is at least as effective as medications for the treatment of mental health disorders, such as depression? Can you share any research findings on the effects of...

E67 - Pediatric Anxiety in the Midst of a Pandemic with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn from 2020-04-15T16:00

Given the recent COVID-19 virus pandemic, how is pediatric anxiety influenced by things like the media, parental attitudes, and the family environment? How effective is telepsychiatry for pediat...

E66 - (CME) Gut Check: An Update on the Microbiome, Mental Health, and the Brain-Gut Connection with Dr. Roger McIntyre from 2020-04-13T21:59:21

What is our current understanding of the gut-brain connection? What is the difference between the microbiome and microbiota? How is dysbyosis of the gut associated with certain psychiatric disor...

E65 - Treating Mental Health Using Telepsychiatry with Michele Novella, PMHNP-BC Part II from 2020-04-03T16:00

How do you manage billing and insurance for telepsychiatry? What are some challenges to treating patients who may not be tech saavy? In part 2 of this episode, we address these questions and mor...

E64 - Treating Mental Health Using Telepsychiatry with Michele Novella, PMHNP-BC Part I from 2020-04-01T16:00

In this episode, we discuss the importance and practical implications of telepsychiatry in the field of mental health, with psychiatric nurse practioner, Michele Novella. Has your practice been ...

E63 - Silent Scars: Traumatic Brain Injury in Victims of Intimate Partner Violence with Deb York, PMHNP-BC from 2020-03-18T16:00

In this episode, we raise awareness about a forgotten, yet extremely vulnerable population at high risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI). What are ways that we can better screen for patients who...

E62 - Metabolism, Mitochondria, and Mental Health Part II: An Interview with Dr. William Sauve' on What We Know About Nutrition and the Brain from 2020-03-04T17:00

What are ketones and how are they related to mental health? What is the relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and the ketogenic diet? What is the carnivore diet? If these are some of yo...

E61 - Metabolism, Mitochondria, and Mental Health Part I: An Interview with Dr. William Sauve' on What We Know About Nutrition and the Brain from 2020-02-19T17:00

Are carbohydrates bad for me? Is the ketogenic diet good for the brain? What is the carnivore diet? These are questions that concern many people today, especially if you're interested in nutriti...

E60 - Patient Assault on Clinician: Interview with Dr. Rona Hu Part II from 2020-02-05T17:00

In Part II of this interview with Dr. Rona Hu, we discuss the most effective ways of assessing and preventing violence in the healthcare setting. Learn how to protect yourself, how to cope with ...

E59 - Patient Assault on Clinician: Interview with Dr. Rona Hu from 2020-01-15T17:00

In this episode, we dive into a topic that is not talked about enough, yet many clinicians experience assault by patients. Here, we address how to identify risks, how to decrease escalation from...

E58 - A Look Back at This Year in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Andrew Cutler Part II from 2020-01-01T17:00

In Part II of this episode, we continue to take a look back at 2019 with Dr. Andrew Cutler, as we reflect on the most FDA approvals, exciting research findings and all the important updates in p...

E57 - A Look Back at This Year in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Andrew Cutler Part I from 2019-12-18T17:00

In this episode, we take a look back at 2019 with Dr. Andrew Cutler, as we reflect on the most FDA approvals, exciting research findings and all the important updates in psychopharmacology that ...

E56 - Psychosis and Medical Managing Recap: Lightning Round at NEI's Congress with Dr. Andy Cutler from 2019-12-04T17:00

Join Dr. Andy Cutler through this lightning-speed review of how to manage antipsychotic medications and treat psychosis. Tune in for the latest information from this year's Congress! 

E55 - At the "Heart" of Alzheimer's Disease: An Interview with Dr. Donna Wilcock from 2019-11-20T17:00

In this episode, we interview Dr. Donna Wilcock, about her cutting-edge research on the role of inflammation, vascular impairment, and cerebrovascular disease on Alzheimer's disease!

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E54 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Rona Hu at NEI Congress! from 2019-11-12T19:52:17

In this fascinating extended Q&A session with Dr. Rona Hu, join us as she answers important questions about her presentation on the assessment and management of agitation!

E53 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Kari Franson at NEI Congress! from 2019-11-10T19:20:13

Join us for this exciting extended Q&A session with Dr. Kari Franson, as she addresses your questions from her presentation on the legislation and legalization of marijuana and protecting your p...

E52 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Andrew Cutler at NEI Congress! from 2019-11-10T16:45:43

In this extended Q&A session with Dr. Andrew Cutler, we discuss your most important questions from his presentation on antipsychotic treatment approaches beyond the D2 receptor!

E51 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Leslie Citrome at NEI Congress! from 2019-11-09T23:19:17

Join us for a fascinating extended Q&A with Dr. Leslie Citrome, where he answers your most pressing questions from his presentation on the assessment and treatment of eating disorders!

E50 - Extended Q&A with Dr. William Sauve’ at NEI Congress! from 2019-11-08T19:13:51

In this exciting extended Q&A session, Dr. William Sauve’ addresses some of your unanswered questions about his presentation on the current applications for the treatment of neuropsychiatric con...

E49 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Roger McIntyre at NEI Congress! from 2019-11-08T01:23:33

In this episode, listen in for an extended Q&A session with Dr. Roger McIntyre as he answers some fascinating questions about his presentation on inflammation and depression: the gut-brain inter...

E48 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Timothy Wilens at NEI Congress! from 2019-11-07T06:04:20

Join us for this exciting extended Q&A session where Dr. Timothy Wilens addresses your most pressing questions from his presentation on transitioning from adolescence to adulthood with ADHD!

E47 - Putting Pen to Paper with Professional Development: An Interview with Lisa Arrington, Managing Editor of CNS Spectrums at Cambridge University Press from 2019-11-06T16:03:24

In this episode, we discuss the publishing process from the perspective of the Managing Editor of CNS Spectrums, Lisa Arrington. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes in ...

E46 - Drug Interactions and Pharmacokinetics with Dr. Patrick Finley from 2019-10-16T16:00

Did you know that 20% of hospitalizations for adverse drug events are caused by drug interactions?

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E45 - Bonus Episode with Dr. Mary Moller from 2019-10-03T16:30

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of this year’s annual American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) meeting and interview Dr. Mary Moller on a presentation she will be jointly deliveri...

E44 - Normal Aging or ADHD?: How to Effectively Manage ADHD in Older Patients with Dr. David Goodman from 2019-10-02T16:00

Adult Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a life-long disorder that may not be diagnosed until much later in life. Symptoms of distraction, forgetfulness, and procrastination become confuse...

E44 - Normal Aging or ADHD?: How to Effectively Manage ADHD in Older Patients with Dr. David Goodman from 2019-10-02T16:00

Adult Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a life-long disorder that may not be diagnosed until much later in life. Symptoms of distraction, forgetfulness, and procrastination become confuse...

E43 - Synapse 2019 Debate with Dr. Roger McIntyre and Dr. Leslie Citrome on the Pros and Cons of Giving an Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis from 2019-09-18T15:30

Should you tell a patient if they are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? In this exciting debate listen as Dr. McIntyre and Dr. Citrome weigh in on the pros and cons!

E42 - On the Frontlines of Fear: Trauma and Suicide in First Responders: Suicide Prevention Awareness with Dr. Ryan Wagoner from 2019-09-04T16:10:44

In this episode we discuss Suicide Awareness Prevention Month with forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Ryan Wagoner! Did you know that more first responders take their own life than die in the line of du...

E41 - How Effective is The DSM 5? NEI Synapse 2019 Debate between Dr. Stephen Stahl and Dr. Roger McIntyre from 2019-08-21T16:00

In this exciting debate from this year's NEI Synapse, Dr. Stephen Stahl and Dr. Roger McIntyre discuss whether the DSM-5 accurately captures criteria for different psychiatric disorders, such as...

E40 - Preventing the Criminalization of Mental Illness: Mental Health Diversion with Dr. Katherine Warburton from 2019-08-07T16:00

In this fascinating episode, we explore the status of mental health diversion today. Dr. Katherine Warburton explains how the diversion process works and many of the sensitive issues that need a...

E39 - Part II of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with Dr. Napoleon Higgins Jr. from 2019-07-17T16:00

Join us for Part II of this exciting interview with Dr. Napoleon Higgins Jr!

Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins, Jr. is a psychiatrist in the Houston/Clear Lake City Area...

E38 - Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with Dr. Napoleon Higgins Jr. Part I from 2019-07-03T16:00

Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins, Jr. is a psychiatrist in the Houston/Clear Lake City Area. He is also CEO and President of Bay Pointe Behavioral Health Service, Inc., and South East Houston Research Gr...

E37 - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month with Dr. John Liebert from 2019-06-19T16:00

June is Postraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month! In this episode we interview Dr. John Liebert, an expert in military-related and civilian PTSD. 

Dr. Liebert is a psychiatrist...

E36 - Synapse 2019 Debate with Dr. Roger McIntyre and Dr. Andrew Cutler: When Side Effects Warrant Switching Medication from 2019-06-05T16:00

Join us in this exciting debate about when side effects warrant medication change. Dr. Andrew Cutler and Dr. Roger McIntyre address some of the most important issues surrounding this topic. This...

E35 - Borderline Personality Awareness Month with Dr. Robert Gregory from 2019-05-15T16:00

May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month! Join us in this fascinating interview with Dr. Robert Gregory. Dr. Robert Gregory is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Up...

E34 - Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month with Dr. Marlene Freeman from 2019-05-01T16:00

How can you tell the difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression? Join us in this episode, as Dr. Marlene Freeman addresses questions like this about maternal mental health.  Listen

E33 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Rajnish Mago at Synapse! from 2019-04-29T17:36:54

Join us in this episode, as Dr. Mago answers some important questions on his presentation about side effects that can lead to nonadherence!

E32 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Roger McIntyre at Synapse! from 2019-04-27T23:30

In this episode, Dr. McIntyre addresses some of your unanswered questions from his presentation on depression, dementia and cognition! 

E31 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Andrew Cutler at Synapse! from 2019-04-27T20:50:32

Join us in this episode with Dr. Cutler as he addresses some fascinating questions about his presentation on the most current findings on how to recognize and manage tardive dyskinesia!

E30 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Rona Hu at Synapse! from 2019-04-26T23:08:02

In this episode, Dr. Hu addresses important questions on her two presentations at Synapse. Join her, as she answers questions on postpartum depression and psychosis. Next, she addresses the most...

E29 - Extended Q&A with Dr. Adelaide Robb at Synapse! from 2019-04-26T17:21:14

In this episode, join Dr. Robb while see addresses some of your most pressing questions about her presentation at Synapse on pediatric mood disorders! 

E28 - Sneak Peek at What's to Come at This Year's Synapse! from 2019-04-25T16:00

You won't want to miss this episode! Chairman, Dr. Roger S. McIntyre highlights what's to come over the next few days. You'll hear about a change in our format, and some of the most exciting top...

E27 - April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month with Dr. Laxman Bahroo from 2019-04-17T16:41:34

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month! Join us in this interview with Dr. Laxman Bahroo. We address novel therapeutics on the horizon, changes in the treatment for Parkinson's Disease, an...

E26 - April is Autism Awareness Month: Interview with Dr. Arshya Vahabzadeh from 2019-04-03T16:00

April is Autism Awareness Month! Join us, as we interview Dr. Arshya Vahabzadeh on the hallmark features of autism, and how to use digital technological advancements to effectively treat symptom...

E25 - Depression and Cognitive Impairment: Interview with Dr. McIntyre from 2019-03-20T16:00

In this episode, we discuss depression-related cognitive impairment with Dr. Roger McIntyre. Learn about the difference between hot and cold cognition, along with how to identify depression-asso...

E24 - Brain Injury Awareness March: An Update on the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. William Sauvé from 2019-03-06T16:41:44

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! In this episode we interview Dr. William Sauvé about the most novel neuroscience research on the diagnosis, management, and treatment for traumatic brain i...

E23 - How to Manage the Opioid Epidemic in Your Practice: Interview with Dr. Thomas Kosten from 2019-02-20T18:11:40

In this episode we discuss how to manage the opioid crisis when it comes to patient care, from effective communication with patients, to the most novel treatments with Dr. Thomas Kosten. 

E22 - Eating Disorder Awareness Month with Dr. Leslie Citrome: Binge Eating Disorder from 2019-02-06T17:00

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month! Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, and yet it is one of the most underdiagnosed. In this episode, we interview Dr. Lesli...

E21 - Mental Wellness Month with Dr. Gary Small: Brain Health as We Age from 2019-01-30T17:00

As we continue our stimulating discussion of Mental Wellness Month, we interview Dr. Gary Small on how to maintain brain health as we age! 

Dr. Gary Small is a Longevity Lifestyl...

E20 - Mental Wellness Month with Dr. Dan Diamond Part II from 2019-01-23T18:57:27

January is Mental Wellness Month. Join us for Part II of our interview with Dr. Dan Diamond. He is a leader in protecting mental health in the face of catastrophe and teaching people how to perf...

E19 - Mental Wellness Month with Dr. Dan Diamond Part I from 2019-01-16T17:00

January is Mental Wellness Month. Dr. Dan Diamond is a leader in protecting mental health in the face of catastrophe and teaching people how to perform exceptionally under pressure. In this epis...

E18 - Is Marijuana Good or Bad for the Brain? from 2018-12-18T16:21:21

The use of medicinal marijuana has been a controversial topic, and there is recently evidence of treatment for various mental health disorders. In this episode, Dr. William Sauvé discusses the p...

E17 - How to Manage Agitation and Aggression in Patients with Dr. Rona Hu from 2018-11-20T21:54:29

In this episode we interview Dr. Rona Hu on how to manage aggression and agitation in patients. Agitation and aggression in patients is a serious and potentially da...

E16 - Themes Underlying Mental Health Conditions by Roger McIntyre from 2018-10-23T18:03:04

In this episode we share Dr. Roger McIntyre's perspective on central themes that underlie mental health conditions, which he shared with us this past year at Synapse in Las Vegas. Find out what ...

E15 - National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Interview with Dr. Christine Moutier from 2018-09-18T23:46:18

Suicide is a topic that many mental health providers and clinicians find particularly challenging in their practice. This month is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Join us, as we int...

E14 - National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Part 2: Interview with Rona Hu from 2018-08-21T18:30:50

In Part II of this interview with Dr. Rona Hu, we discuss building awareness about mental health issues for minorities and the challenges that come with treating this vulnerable population. Lear...

E13 - National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Part I with Dr. Rona Hu from 2018-07-31T21:09:44

In Part I of this interview with Dr. Rona Hu, we discuss building awareness about mental health issues for minorities and the challenges that come with treating this vulnerable population. Learn...

E12 - A Wellness Approach to the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Q&A with DPN Mary Moller from 2018-06-26T17:43:32

In this episode, Dr. Mary Moller addresses questions about a wellness approach to treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

Dr. Mary D. Moller is an internationally known psychiatr...

E11 - The Changing Brain with Dr. Stephen Stahl from 2018-05-31T00:05:03

The normal aging process alters the adult brain in many different ways. Cognition tends to slow down, and there are cellular and structural changes. Lifestyle behaviors such as proper nutrition ...

E10 - Treating Parkinson's Disease-Related Psychosis from 2018-04-25T21:13:20

In this exciting interview, Dr. Jonathan Meyer discusses what's on the horizon for the treatment of psychosis related to Parkinson's disease. Learn about how previous challenges may be overcome ...

E9 - How to Successfully Modify Treatment for Your Patients from 2018-04-10T20:49:20

In this engaging interview, Dr. Thomas Schwartz shares with you the most current and helpful information on how to manage treatment modifications for your patients with a special emphasis on ant...

E8 - Novel Antidepressants with Dr. Andrew Cutler from 2018-02-28T08:50:48

Learn what's on the horizon for the development of antidepressants. How are we moving beyond the traditional "monoamine approach"? In this exciting interview with Dr. Andrew Cutler we'll learn a...

E7 - Inflammation and Depression from 2018-01-31T02:21:48

In this episode, we interview Dr. Roger McIntyre about the newest findings on inflammation and depression. 

E6 - What to do about Side Effects: An Interview with Dr. Rajnish Mago from 2017-12-26T20:22:27

In this interview, Dr. Rajnish Mago discusses how to deal with the challenge of side effects when treating mental illness. 

E5 - Good Vibrations: What can transcranial magnetic stimulation do for mental health? from 2017-11-28T18:03:23

In this episode, we interview Dr. William Sauvé on the basis behind transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)-- how it works, and how it can be used to treat much more than treatment resistant dep...

E4 - Traumatic Brain Injury and Exercise Rehabilitation from 2017-09-25T15:53:47

In this episode, army combat veteran, Justin Davis shares his unique experience about having multiple combat-induced TBIs, and his recovery through golf rehabilitation. Justin is paying it forwa...

E3 - Interview with Nora Volkow, Director of National Institute on Drug Abuse from 2017-05-23T21:08:19

In this engaging interview, we ask Dr. Nora Volkow what common misconceptions exist that can influence the way clinicians treat pain and manage opioid addiction. We also ask her what risk factor...

E2 - Interview with Dr. Katherine Warburton on Violence from 2017-05-23T20:41:39

In this interview, we ask the Medical Director of California Department State Hospitals, Dr. Katherine Warburton the latest update on inpatient violence. We discuss different classifications of ...

E1- Future of Psychiatry: Treating Mental Health in the Digital Age from 2017-05-23T07:29:54

In this exciting interview we ask Dr. Vahabzadeh about his role as chief medical officer at Brain Power and the exciting projects that they are developing to help patients with autism. We also d...

Welcome to Sages of Psychopharmacology! from 2017-05-21T03:31:22

A podcast by the Neuroscience Education Institute. Stop by booth 645 at the American Psychiatric Association conference in San Diego. We'll also be interviewing some of the top psychiatrists in ...

Sages of Psychopharmacology Podcast from 2017-05-18T04:40:34

The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is committed to help raise the standard of mental health by providing imaginative medical education that focuses on the highest level of learning. Each...