JAMA Psychiatry Author Interviews

Interview with Jonathan A. C. Sterne, PhD, author of COVID-19 and Mental Illnesses in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated People. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: COVID-19 and Mental Illnesses in Vaccinated and Unvaccinated People

Interview with Robert D. Gibbons, PhD, and Ronald C. Kessler, PhD, authors of Social Vulnerability and Prevalence and Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Social Vulnerability and Prevalence and Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Interview with Vadim Zipunnikov, PhD, author of Integrative Modeling of Accelerometry-Derived Sleep, Physical Activity, and Circadian Rhythm Domains With Current or Remitted Major Depression. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Integrative Modeling of Accelerometry-Derived Sleep, Physical Activity, and Circadian Rhythm Domains With Current or Remitted Major Depression

Tom Bschor, author of a study on placebo treatment across 9 psychiatric disorders, discusses the significant improvements seen under placebo treatments for disorders like major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. The podcast explores the methodology of analyzing placebo responses, emphasizing the importance of understanding variations in response and the impact of contextual factors on treatment effectiveness.

Vincent Paquin, MD, and Jai L. Shah, MD, MSc, discuss the impact of adolescent media use on psychotic experiences. They explore the link between media exposure and negative mental health outcomes like cyberbullying. The study tracked media use patterns from 2010 to 2015, revealing higher video gaming and computer use linked to increased psychotic experiences by age 23.

Interview with Otto Simonsson, PhD, author of Adolescent Psychedelic Use and Psychotic or Manic Symptoms. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Adolescent Psychedelic Use and Psychotic or Manic Symptoms

Guest Michael Hollifield discusses a randomized clinical trial on using acupuncture for combat-related PTSD. They explore the efficacy of verum acupuncture, the importance of rigorous research, and the superior effectiveness of VIRM acupuncture over CHAM acupuncture. Results challenge traditional trauma therapy theories and highlight the need for further research on acupuncture as a treatment for combat-related PTSD.

Interview with Nils R. Winter, MSc, author of A Systematic Evaluation of Machine Learning–Based Biomarkers for Major Depressive Disorder. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: A Systematic Evaluation of Machine Learning–Based Biomarkers for Major Depressive Disorder

Guest Cristiane S. Duarte explores sociocultural risk and resilience in the context of adverse childhood experiences. The podcast discusses the negative mental health outcomes associated with ACEs and highlights the importance of protecting youth. It also addresses the current state of youth mental health, the impact of factors like COVID-19 and social media, and strategies to promote resilience. The chapter on ACEs explores their impact on mental health and the need to understand them in the context of developmental psychopathology. The study findings on ACEs, perceived stress, psychopathology, and resilience factors are discussed, including the surprising result of higher religiosity being related to more stress. The podcast concludes with practical tips for clinicians and policymakers on promoting positive relationships with adults to influence mental health outcomes.

Interview with Ulrich Reininghaus, PhD, author of Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to Childhood Adversity: The SELFIE Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Improving Self-Esteem in Youth Exposed to Childhood Adversity