Nei Podcast

NEI Podcast is taking a temporary hiatus over the summer. From July through September, we will revisit some of our most compelling episodes, on topics that remain as relevant today as when they first aired. New episodes will resume in the fall; make sure you are subscribed so that you don’t miss out!  ***************************** What is unique about collaborative care when it comes to mental health? Can you share some of the step-by-step guide to implementing the core model in clinical practice for collaborative care? In this episode, Dr. Anna Ratzliff answers these questions and much more!   Dr. Anna Ratzliff is a national expert on collaborative care, and specifically on training teams to implement and deliver mental health treatment in primary care settings. Her passion for translating complex research ideas into practical real-world applications began when she received her MD and PhD in Anatomy and Neurobiology as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of California at Irvine.

What are some of the greatest challenges when treating ADHD in the elderly population? Are stimulants safe in the elderly population? How do hormonal changes influence ADD or ADHD in women throughout life?  With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast, we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on novel perspectives and novel treatment approaches for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. David Goodman on treating ADHD across the lifespan. Let’s listen in to Part 3 of our theme: Treating ADHD Across the Lifespan. Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

What is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder or ARFID? How does it differ from other disorders? How are intestinal microbiota involved when it comes to eating disorders? Dr. Cynthia Bulik is a Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders and Founding Director of the University of North Carolina (UNC) Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders and Professor of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health; and Associate Director, UNC Center for Psychiatric Genomics. Dr. Bulik’s research teams at UNC (Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders-CEED) and Karolinska Institute (Centre for Eating Disorders Innovation-CEDI) are dedicated to deepening our understanding of the underlying biology and genetics of eating disorders and to advancing the evidence base for the treatment of these illnesses. As founder and co-chair of the Eating Disorders Working Group of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC-ED), she leads the global effort to identify actionable genomic variation in eating disorders. She is Princip

What has research demonstrated about the advantages and consequences of telehealth for the treatment of ADHD and mental health? How can we fill the gaps in underserved communities when it comes to telehealth treatment for ADHD? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on novel perspectives and novel treatment approaches for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Greg Mattingly on best practices and guidelines for using telemedicine for the treatment and management of ADHD. Let’s listen in to Part 2 of our theme: The Challenges of Treating ADHD Online Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

What are common comorbidities with ASD and how difficult is it to differentiate these conditions from overlapping symptoms of ASD? What guidelines are there for managing agitation in autism spectrum disorder? Robyn Thom, MD, is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Lurie Center for Autism and co-Director of the MGH Williams Syndrome Program. She is also an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in diagnosing and treating comorbid psychiatric conditions in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities including Williams syndrome. Dr. Thom's research interests include psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, Williams syndrome, medical comorbidity in adults with autism spectrum disorder, and brain aging.

What is the proposed neurocircuitry that underlies attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD? What is known about the role of serotonin in ADHD? Particularly the 5HT2C and 5HT7 receptors? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast, we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on novel perspectives and novel treatment approaches for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on the current state of ADHD and where the future lies. Let’s listen in to Part 1 of our theme: Shifting Focus: A Novel Perspective on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Meyer addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: Dopamine Partial Agonists: How They Work and Why They Don’t Always Play Nice with Other Antipsychotics.

In this episode, Dr. Jade Wu addresses your unanswered questions from her presentation: Goodnight Mom: Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and Postpartum.

In this episode, Dr. Roger McIntyre addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: The “Mania” Event: Distinguishing Between Treating Bipolar I and Bipolar II.

In this episode, Dr. David Goodman addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation “ADHD: Optimizing Treatment with Patient-Centered Care 

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Schwartz addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation “Can You Say Hey? The Many Faces of Serotonin 5HT2A” by Dr. Thomas Schwartz 

How does precision medicine relate to treating Alzheimer’s disease? Can you share more with us about the blood biomarker research at Johns Hopkins?   With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on Alzheimer’s disease, the amyloid hypothesis, disease modification, and breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment.   Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Kostas Lyketsos about the most current research on treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, including precision medicine and behavioral modifications.   Constantine (Kostas) Lyketsos, MD, MHS, FACLP, FACNP is an active clinician, teacher, and researcher, Dr. Lyketsos was the founding director of the Johns Hopkins Neuropsychiatry Service, which he led for over a decade. He developed one of the largest and most successful academic neuropsychiatry programs in the USA with special expertise in dementi

What is Match Day? What types of resources does Inside the Match provide for match applicants? In this episode, psychiatry resident, Dr. Simone Bernstein addresses these questions and much more! Simone Bernstein is a fourth-year psychiatry resident at Washington University in St. Louis and Co-Founder of Inside the Match, a platform that provides free application and interview guidance to residency applicants as well as tips to be successful in residency. The platform has a website with 250+ blogs to help you prepare for the match and more than 120+ episodes on Spotify, Apple, and Google podcasts. Simone has spoken at conferences worldwide, is a Laughlin Fellow, Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, was featured as one of Glamour Magazine’s Top 10 College Women, is an inductee in the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame, and is also a Fulbright Scholar. Find Inside The Match on Instagram and Twitter @Inside_TheMatch. 

What sorts of imaging techniques are used to measure amyloid aggregates in the brain? What do we know about the relationship between symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and amyloid levels that are detected through neuroimaging? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on Alzheimer’s disease, the amyloid hypothesis, disease modification, and breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Lon Schneider on biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and treatments that target amyloid. Lon Schneider, MD, MS is Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Gerontology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He is director of the California Alzheimer's Disease Center, the Department of Psychiatry Geriatric Studies Center and co-director of the clinical core of the University of Southern Califor

What cultural perspectives may influence mental health stigma in the Middle East? What was your experience like creating the first transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) center in Kuwait? What advice do you have for clinicians who want to help reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health? In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan address these questions and much more. Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan MD, MPH, FRCPC, DipABPN is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto in Canada. He is also the founder and clinical director of MindWell, a leading regional private mental health center based in Kuwait and the Chief Medical Officer of TMS NextGen a TMS training and operations management company based in Dubai. Dr. Alsuwaidan completed his psychiatry residency, mood & anxiety disorders fellowship and medical education fellowship at the University of Toronto. He also trained in mood disorders at the Stanford University bipolar clinic and the Tufts Medical Center mood disorders clin

When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, what is the amyloid cascade hypothesis? How has this theory impacted drug development for Alzheimer’s disease over the past three decades? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on Alzheimer’s disease, the amyloid hypothesis, disease modification, and breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on the current state of Alzheimer’s disease and the amyloid controversy. Let’s listen in to Part 1 of our theme: Alzheimer’s Disease and the Amyloid Controversy Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

In this episode, we invite Dr. Christine Moutier of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, along with Christopher Thomas and Martha Thomas of the Defensive Line so they could have a chance to address some of your unanswered questions from their presentation on suicide prevention at the 2022 NEI Congress titled “Reasons to Hope: Evidence-Based Actions for Suicide Prevention. Christine Moutier serves as the chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and knows the impact of suicide firsthand. After her own lived experience and losing physician colleagues to suicide, she dedicated herself to fighting this leading cause of death. For the past decade as CMO at AFSP, Dr. Moutier has been leading a nationwide movement fueled by science and grassroots. She has testified before Congress numerous times, presented at the White House and the National Academy of Sciences, and is a frequent expert contributor for major media outlets.   Martha co-founded The Defensive Line with C

Why is measurement-based care so important to the overall treatment of schizophrenia? What are the most important reasons for using plasma antipsychotic levels when treating schizophrenia patients?   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the importance of measuring plasma levels when administering antipsychotics.   With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders.  Episodes to be released under this theme include:  Part 1: Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders with Dr. Michael Cummings  Part 2: The Clozapine Handbook with Dr. Jonathan Meyer  Part 3: Don’t Guess! Measure: The Clinical Use of Antipsychotic Plasma Levels with Dr. Jonathan Meyer  Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode! 

What did we learn about the relationship between PTSD and the gut microbiome this year? What are pherines? How can they reduce anxiety, according to research that was published this year? What other exciting news about psychopharmacology do you have to share with us? In this episode, Dr. Cutler addresses these questions and so much more about this past year in psychopharmacology. Dr. Andrew Cutler is the Chief Medical Officer (CEO) at the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI). Dr. Cutler has deeply rooted knowledge in clinical experience, academic experience, and emerging science in psychiatry through clinical trials. He also worked closely with federal regulators and legislators to advocate for improved mental health care as part of the Clinton health care reform effort, leading to the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996. Among his notable leadership positions, Dr. Cutler is currently Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University and previously served as Courtesy Assistant Profess

Why is clozapine underutilized, even though it’s a very effective antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia? What led you to write The Clozapine Handbook? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the use of clozapine in clinical practice.  With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on practical psychopharmacology. Episodes to be released under this theme include: Part 1: Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders with Dr. Michael Cummings Part 2: The Clozapine Handbook with Dr. Jonathan Meyer Part 3: Don’t Guess! Measure: The Clinical Use of Antipsychotic Plasma Levels with Dr. Jonathan Meyer Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!