Ned Kalin

Authors discuss the impact of the menstrual cycle on suicidal ideation and planning in psychiatric patients. They explore sex differences in suicidal thoughts and behavior, highlighting the need for gun control. The podcast also covers body weight and treatment of depression in older patients.

Sara Tramazzo, a specialist from Stony Brook University, discusses the long-term outcomes for patients with psychotic disorders, revealing lower recovery rates compared to other studies. She highlights challenges in tracking patients over 25 years and the importance of differentiating between recovery and remission. Dr. Ned Kalin joins later to explore innovative treatment approaches and the potential use of neuromelanin as a biomarker in first-episode schizophrenia. Together, they shed light on the complex landscape of long-term psychiatric care.

Dr. ReJoyce Green, a substance use specialist from the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses key predictors of substance use initiation in early adolescents, highlighting the protective role of religious participation and sociodemographic factors. Dr. Ned Kalin and Dr. Kathleen Brady delve into the latest developments in understanding and treating substance use disorders, emphasizing the need for personalized interventions and the importance of demographic influences in effective prevention strategies.