

JAMA Psychiatry Author Interviews
JAMA Network
Interviews with authors of articles from JAMA Psychiatry. JAMA Psychiatry is an international peer-reviewed journal for clinicians, scholars, and research scientists in psychiatry, mental health, behavioral science, and allied fields. JAMA Psychiatry strives to publish original, state-of-the-art studies and commentaries of general interest to clinicians, scholars, and research scientists in the field. The journal seeks to inform and to educate its readers as well as to stimulate debate and further exploration into the nature, causes, treatment, and public health importance of mental illness.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 22min
Serial Ketamine Infusions as an Adjunctive Therapy to Inpatient Care for Depression
 Interview with Declan M. McLoughlin, PhD, author of Serial Ketamine Infusions as Adjunctive Therapy to Inpatient Care for Depression: The KARMA-Dep 2 Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content:  Serial Ketamine Infusions as Adjunctive Therapy to Inpatient Care for Depression  

Sep 24, 2025 • 15min
Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations
 Interview with Sharmili Edwin Thanarajah, MD, author of Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content:  Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Pharmacologically Induced Weight Gain  

Aug 20, 2025 • 24min
Collaborative Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care
 Interview with Anna D. Ratzliff, MD, PhD and Andrew J. Saxon, MD authors of Collaborative Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care: A Hybrid Type 2 Cluster Randomized Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content:  Collaborative Care for Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care  

Jul 9, 2025 • 16min
Incidence and Nature of Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms
 Interview with Sameer Jauhar, PhD, author of Incidence and Nature of Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content:  Incidence and Nature of Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms  

Jun 25, 2025 • 23min
Polygenic Risk, Psychopathology, and Personalized Functional Brain Network Topography in Adolescence
 Interview with Aaron Alexander-Bloch, MD, PhD, and Kevin Y. Sun, BA, authors of Polygenic Risk, Psychopathology, and Personalized Functional Brain Network Topography in Adolescence. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content:  Polygenic Risk, Psychopathology, and Personalized Functional Brain Network Topography in Adolescence  

Apr 16, 2025 • 20min
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Mental Disorders in Adults
 Pim Cuijpers, PhD, is a leading figure in clinical psychology, and in this engaging conversation, he dives deep into the world of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He discusses its efficacy in treating conditions like anxiety and depression, supported by a meta-analysis of 375 studies. Cuijpers highlights the advantages of group therapy versus individual formats and stresses the importance of robust control conditions in research. He also explores future innovations in mental health therapy, advocating for accessible, evidence-based treatment globally. 

Mar 26, 2025 • 20min
Effective Components of Collaborative Care for Depression in Primary Care
 Interview with Professor Jurgen Unutzer, MD, author of Effective Components of Collaborative Care for Depression in Primary Care: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content:  Effective Components of Collaborative Care for Depression in Primary Care  

Feb 26, 2025 • 27min
Providing Timely Access to Diverse Youth Mental Health Services
 Interview with Srividya N. Iyer, PhD, author of An Approach to Providing Timely Mental Health Services to Diverse Youth Populations. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content:  An Approach to Providing Timely Mental Health Services to Diverse Youth Populations  

Jan 29, 2025 • 15min
Specialty Crisis Services Before and After the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Launch
 Interview with Jonathan Cantor, PhD, author of Changes in Specialty Crisis Services Offered Before and After the Launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content:  Changes in Specialty Crisis Services Offered Before and After the Launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  

Dec 23, 2024 • 21min
Association of State Cannabis Legalization With Cannabis Use Disorder and Cannabis Poisoning
 Interview with Jayani Jayawardhana, PhD, author of Association of State Cannabis Legalization With Cannabis Use Disorder and Cannabis Poisoning. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content:  Association of State Cannabis Legalization With Cannabis Use Disorder and Cannabis Poisoning  


