APA’s Medical Mind Podcast covers the latest in psychiatric medicine and emerging trends in the field of mental health care. APA members and other health care p...
APA Innovation Hour: Asynchronous Approaches to Mental Health Care with Dr. Peter Yellowlees
In this episode, Dr. Manu Sharma speaks with Dr. Peter Yellowlees about the transformative potential of asynchronous telepsychiatry. They explore how technology, particularly AI, can enhance psychiatric practice by improving data collection, patient access, and overall care efficiency. Dr. Yellowlees shares insights from his extensive experience, discussing the benefits and challenges of integrating asynchronous methods into psychiatric care, the importance of maintaining the patient-doctor relationship, and the need for regulatory adaptations to support these innovations. The conversation emphasizes the future of psychiatry as a hybrid model that combines traditional and asynchronous approaches to meet the growing demand for mental health services.
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Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. King Davis on Preserving the History of Central State Hospital
In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, Erin Connors speaks with Dr. King Davis about the historical significance of Central State Hospital, the first institution in the U.S. dedicated to the care of black patients. Dr. Davis discusses the challenges faced in preserving the hospital's history, the impact of racial segregation on mental health care, and the evolving understanding of race and mental illness. He emphasizes the need for continued research and preservation efforts to better understand the intersection of race and mental health care in America.
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PsychNews Special Report: February 2025 The Complexities of Medication Management in Psychiatry
This episode of Psych News Special Report delves into the complexities of prescribing psychotropic medications for medically ill patients. Dr. Adrian Preda and Dr. Jim Levinson discuss the challenges faced by psychiatrists, including pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and the importance of collaboration with other healthcare providers. They emphasize the need for careful medication management, especially in patients with complex medical histories, and highlight the risks of not addressing psychiatric symptoms in these individuals.
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Mental Health Pathfinders: Developing Practice Guidelines with Dr. George Keepers
In this episode of the Mental Health Pathfinders podcast, Host Erin Connors speaks with Dr. George Keepers about the recent updates to the practice guidelines for borderline personality disorder (BPD). The conversation covers the importance of regular updates to guidelines, the impact of telehealth and AI on psychiatric practice, and the future directions for practice guidelines, including a focus on treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Keepers emphasizes the need for a broader range of effective psychotherapeutic treatments for BPD and the limited role of medications in treating its core features.
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PsychNews Special Report: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health
In the inaugural episode of PsychNews Special Report, Dr. Adrian Preda interviews Dr. Marta Mudd, author of the Special Report featured in the January 2025 issue of Psychiatric News, discussing the intersection of nutrition and mental health. They explore Dr. Mudd's journey into psychiatry, the importance of nutrition in psychiatric care, and the gaps in education regarding nutritional interventions. The conversation highlights common nutritional deficiencies in psychiatric patients, the challenges of integrating nutrition into practice, and practical strategies for psychiatrists to engage patients in dietary changes. Dr. Mudd emphasizes the significance of overall diet quality and the potential benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration between psychiatrists and dietitians.
APA’s Medical Mind Podcast covers the latest in psychiatric medicine and emerging trends in the field of mental health care. APA members and other health care professionals provide insight into the intersection between mind, brain and body. The Medical Mind is the home for all of APA’s podcast content, and features new series and as well as highlights from AJP Audio, Finding our Voice, Psychiatric Services from Pages to Practice, and more.
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