NEI Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the importance and practical implications of telepsychiatry in the field of mental health, with psychiatric nurse practioner, Michele Novella. Has your practice been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? In part 1 of this episode, Michele takes you step-by-step through the process of implementing telepsychiatry into your practice. Learn about the "do's" and "don'ts", and important information that you will need to know to better treat your patients during this challenging time! Michele Novella, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, is the owner and medical director of Star Psychiatric Healthcare, LLC, in Danbury, CT. She was educated at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, and received her Master's Degree in Adult Psychiatric Nursing from Yale University, graduating with high Honors. Additionally, Ms. Novella is an inductee into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and is an active member of the ANA, APNA, and CTAPRNS. She is also a past recipient of the American Cancer Society's prestigious "Excellence in Onocology" Nursing Award for the State of CT. She is a national speaker for several pharmaceutical companies, including Takeda and Lundbeck. Additional Resources: Telepsychiatry Applications/Programs: Kareo: https://www.kareo.com/ Doxy.Me: https://doxy.me/ Zoom: https://zoom.us/ ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/ICD-10-CM-Official-Coding-Gudance-Interim-Advice-coronavirus-feb-20-2020.pdf

In this episode, we raise awareness about a forgotten, yet extremely vulnerable population at high risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI). What are ways that we can better screen for patients who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV)? How are types of brain injuries unique in this population? Are there neuroimaging techniques that can more accurately detect IPV-related TBIs? Deb York is a board certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. She completed her research certification as a Certified Clinical Research Associate at the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Deb has a clinical focus in endocrine psychiatry for the treatment of a variety of psychiatric illnesses with specialized expertise in treatments for mood disorders involving menopause, andropause, PMS, PMDD and post-partum depression. Her research focuses on conducting clinical trials to identify and evaluate novel psychopharmacological and neuroradiological interventions for traumatic brain injury, mood disorders, and pediatric psychiatric illnesses. Additionally, Deb is certified in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy through the Academy for Preventive and Innovative Medicine by WorldLink Medical. Deb has over 25 years in the clinical trials industry conducting clinical research in pharmaceuticals & biologics, with a specialty in Women's Health, CNS & psychiatric clinical trials. Deb completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Missouri-St. Louis Barnes College of Nursing-Washington University. She completed her Master's Degree at the University of Cincinnati in Nurse Midwifery and her Post-Master's Certification from the University of Cincinnati in Psychiatry-Mental Health. Additionally, Deb is an Adjunct Professor at the College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati and Director of Clinical Research at Mountain Mind.

What are ketones and how are they related to mental health? What is the relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and the ketogenic diet? What is the carnivore diet? If these are some of your questions when it comes to nutrition and mental health, you won't want to miss Part II of this exciting interview with Dr. William Sauve'!

Are carbohydrates bad for me? Is the ketogenic diet good for the brain? What is the carnivore diet? These are questions that concern many people today, especially if you're interested in nutrition and the brain. In Part I of this episode we dive into this hot topic with Dr. William Sauve', where we discuss many of these questions and more! Dr. William M. Sauve' is a psychiatrist in Virginia. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and has been in practice between 11-20 years.

In Part II of this interview with Dr. Rona Hu, we discuss the most effective ways of assessing and preventing violence in the healthcare setting. Learn how to protect yourself, how to cope with such experiences, and how to support one another in the aftermath.

In this episode, we dive into a topic that is not talked about enough, yet many clinicians experience assault by patients. Here, we address how to identify risks, how to decrease escalation from agitation to aggression, and how to cope after a violent event has occurred with a patient. Dr. Rona Hu is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University, and she was the formal Medical Director of the Acute Psychiatric Unit at Stanford for 20 years.

In Part II of this episode, we continue to take a look back at 2019 with Dr. Andrew Cutler, as we reflect on the most FDA approvals, exciting research findings and all the important updates in psychopharmacology that could impact your practice. Dr. Andrew Cutler is Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI). He has deeply rooted knowledge in clinical practice, academic experience, and emerging science in psychiatry through clinical trials. He is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University and previously served as Courtesy Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at University of Florida. He has been the principal investigator on more than 400 psychiatric and medical clinical trials.

In this episode, we take a look back at 2019 with Dr. Andrew Cutler, as we reflect on the most FDA approvals, exciting research findings and all the important updates in psychopharmacology that could impact your practice. Dr. Andrew Cutler is Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI). He has deeply rooted knowledge in clinical practice, academic experience, and emerging science in psychiatry through clinical trials. He is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University and previously served as Courtesy Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at University of Florida. He has been the principal investigator on more than 400 psychiatric and medical clinical trials. Stay tuned for more exciting reflections from 2019, in Part II of this episode.

Join Dr. Andy Cutler through this lightning-speed review of how to manage antipsychotic medications and treat psychosis. Tune in for the latest information from this year's Congress!

In this episode, we interview Dr. Donna Wilcock, about her cutting-edge research on the role of inflammation, vascular impairment, and cerebrovascular disease on Alzheimer's disease! Dr. Donna Wilcock is a Professor of Physiology at the University of Kentucky and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.