
JAMA Psychiatry Author Interviews
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 25, 2023 • 20min
Treatment Outcomes With Licensed and Unlicensed Stimulant Doses for Adults With ADHD
Interview with Michael H. Bloch, MD, MS, and Samuele Cortese, MD, PhD, authors of Treatment Outcomes With Licensed and Unlicensed Stimulant Doses for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Treatment Outcomes With Licensed and Unlicensed Stimulant Doses for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Sep 27, 2023 • 20min
Emotional Experience of People With Schizophrenia and People at Risk for Psychosis
Interview with Marcel Riehle, PhD, author of Emotional Experience of People With Schizophrenia and People at Risk for Psychosis: A Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Emotional Experience of People With Schizophrenia and People at Risk for Psychosis

Aug 23, 2023 • 18min
Written Exposure Therapy vs Prolonged Exposure Therapy in the Treatment of PTSD
Denise M. Sloan discusses the effectiveness of written exposure therapy and prolonged exposure therapy in the treatment of PTSD. They explore the high dropout rates in therapy treatments, compare the two therapies, and discuss the accessibility and potential of written exposure therapy for clinicians and patients.

Jul 26, 2023 • 23min
Disparities in Telehealth Use for Mental Health Care Among American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans
Interview with Jay Shore, MD, MPH, author of Rural-Urban Disparities in Video Telehealth Use During Rapid Mental Health Care Virtualization Among American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Rural-Urban Disparities in Video Telehealth Use During Rapid Mental Health Care Virtualization Among American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans

Jun 28, 2023 • 26min
Sequential Adaptive Intervention Strategy Targeting Remission and Functional Recovery in Young People at High Risk of Psychosis
Patrick D. McGorry, MD, PhD, and Barnaby Nelson, PhD, discuss a sequential adaptive intervention strategy to target remission and functional recovery in young people at high risk of psychosis. They explore terminology, psychosocial interventions, challenges in clinical studies, and the importance of personalized care. They also discuss treatment effectiveness, low adherence to antidepressants, virtual reality, ongoing studies, and the need for uncovering new mechanisms for better patient care.

May 24, 2023 • 21min
Cannabis Use Disorder and Subsequent Risk of Unipolar Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Interview with Carsten Hjorthøj, PhD, author of Cannabis Use Disorder and Subsequent Risk of Psychotic and Nonpsychotic Unipolar Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Cannabis Use Disorder and Subsequent Risk of Psychotic and Nonpsychotic Unipolar Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Apr 26, 2023 • 26min
Evaluation of Brain-Body Health in Individuals With Common Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Researchers Ye Ella Tian and Andrew Zalesky discuss the evaluation of brain-body health in individuals with common neuropsychiatric disorders. They explore the links between mental and physical health, focusing on metabolic diseases and assessment of other organ systems. They discuss how poor body health is a more prominent manifestation of neuropsychiatric disorders compared to brain changes, and explores the possible explanations for this. They also highlight the importance of integrating physical and mental health care for better management of physical comorbidities.

Mar 15, 2023 • 21min
Postoverdose Outreach Programs and Subsequent Opioid Overdose Deaths in Massachusetts Municipalities
Interview with Ziming Xuan, ScD, SM, and Alexander Y. Walley, MD, MSc, authors of Association of Implementation of Postoverdose Outreach Programs With Subsequent Opioid Overdose Deaths Among Massachusetts Municipalities. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Association of Implementation of Postoverdose Outreach Programs With Subsequent Opioid Overdose Deaths Among Massachusetts Municipalities

Feb 22, 2023 • 22min
Specialized Early Intervention Services vs Treatment as Usual For First-Episode Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder
Guest Merete Nordentoft discusses the long-term effects of specialized early intervention services for first-episode schizophrenia spectrum disorder. The chapter explores the outcomes of the Opus trial, limitations of the study, and the importance of sustained positive results beyond the initial two years. It also emphasizes the effectiveness and implementation of early intervention programs for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorder.

Jan 4, 2023 • 14min
Effect of Technology-Enhanced Screening Plus Standard Clinician Education on the Duration of Untreated Psychosis
Guest Cameron S. Carter discusses the use of technology-enhanced screening to reduce the duration of untreated psychosis. They explore the importance of early intervention, population-based screening methods, and the impact of technology on improving care.