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.

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Valentina Mancini, a researcher at Oxford University, delves into the effects of anticholinergic burden on cognition among schizophrenia patients, emphasizing the importance of medication management. She highlights the balance needed between medication benefits and cognitive impairments and calls for further rigorous studies. Dr. Ned Kalin, Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Psychiatry, contextualizes recent research findings, reinforcing the need for innovative treatment strategies to optimize patient care.

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.