NEI Podcast

Join us for this exciting extended Q&A session where Dr. Timothy Wilens addresses your most pressing questions from his presentation on transitioning from adolescence to adulthood with ADHD!

In this episode, we discuss the publishing process from the perspective of the Managing Editor of CNS Spectrums, Lisa Arrington. Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes in the submission process, and how to let your submission stand out! Lisa Arrington is Managing Editor for CNS Spectrums at Cambridge University Press. Check out the scientific poster session for CNS Abstracts at this year’s NEI Congress 2019. Saturday evening, November 9th!

Did you know that 20% of hospitalizations for adverse drug events are caused by drug interactions? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Patrick Finley, an expert in drug interactions and pharmacokinetics. Learn about the major factors that affect or alter the pharmacokinetic stages of drug metabolism. Explore more about cytochrome P450s and why they’re important when it comes to prescribing. Learn what drugs inhibit or induce these enzymes, and what the current research is on how to adjust drug dosage, according to genetic testing. Do you want to be able to fine-tune your approach to prescribing medications, to develop more individualized treatment approaches for your patients? Then you won’t want to miss this episode! Dr. Patrick Finley is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco. He is also a board-certified psychiatric pharmacist and has been a licensed medical provider for the last 15 years.  Resources:  Comprehensive Cytochrome P450 table with References: www.medicine.iupui.edu/flockhart/    QTc prolongation: www.crediblemeds.org  EBM review of herbs and supplements: www.naturalstandard.com  International Pharmacogenetics Consortium: www.pharmgkb.org/   

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of this year’s annual American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) meeting and interview Dr. Mary Moller on a presentation she will be jointly delivering with Dr. Kate Wheeler, titled “A Third Nervous System? Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!” We discuss how to incorporate the polyvagal theory of trauma into practice and how to effectively treat patients who have experienced trauma. Learn how a better understanding of the way the mammalian nervous system has evolved, may empower patients to transition from a more primitive freezing response, to becoming more active and socially engaged, thus resulting in enhanced healing. Dr. Mary D. Moller, DNP, ARNP, PMHCNS-BC, CPRP, FAAN is an advanced registered nurse practitioner who is dually certified as a clinical specialist in adult psychiatric-mental health nursing and a psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner. She is an Associate Professor at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA where she is Lead Faculty for the Undergraduate Psychiatric Nursing Program and coordinator for the development of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program for psychiatric-mental health nursing. She is also the Director of Psychiatric Services for Northwest Center for Integrated Health in Tacoma, WA where she is in practice as a psychiatric ARNP treating patients in a triple integration agency: substance abuse, mental illness, and primary care. Resources: Book by Stephen W. Porges: “Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal Therapies”: https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Applications-Polyvagal-Theory-Polyvagal-Informed/dp/1324000503/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Stephen+Porges&qid=1570048266&sr=8-5  “The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe”: https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-Polyvagal-Theory-Transformative/dp/0393707873/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Stephen+Porges&qid=1570048328&sr=8-3 Application of polyvagal theory in therapy: “The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy” by Deb Dana: https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Therapy-Interpersonal-Neurobiology/dp/0393712370/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=Stephen+Porges&qid=1570048328&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVlhPQUM4SkpSUDBCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTc4MTU2MVBWUDJIWUNCSFNTMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODk5Nzk2MVVFR1FNVDJUM0tUUiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=  Books by Joseph LeDoux: “Anxious” https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Using-Brain-Understand-Anxiety/dp/0143109049/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=joseph+ledoux&qid=1570048552&sr=8-2 

Adult Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a life-long disorder that may not be diagnosed until much later in life. Symptoms of distraction, forgetfulness, and procrastination become confused with normal aging, yet may cause a significant disturbance to the quality of life in these patients. In this episode, we interview Dr. David Goodman, an expert on adult ADHD about how to effectively manage ADHD in the older population. We discuss hidden challenges, and the most effective approach for accurate diagnosis. Dr. Goodman is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the director and founder of the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland in Baltimore, MD.  Resources: David W. Goodman, M.D., LFAPA, http://www.addadult.com National Public Radio interview with Dr. David Goodman on Older Adults with ADHD, https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/01/18/462978127/cant-focus-it-might-be-undiagnosed-adult-adhd Psychiatric Times podcast with Dr. David Goodman on Older Adults with ADHD, https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/adhd/adhd-older-adults

Should you tell a patient if they are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? In this exciting debate listen as Dr. McIntyre and Dr. Citrome weigh in on the pros and cons!

In this episode we discuss Suicide Awareness Prevention Month with forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Ryan Wagoner! Did you know that more first responders take their own life than die in the line of duty? Dr. Wagoner shares with us what it’s like being a forensic psychiatrist, how first responders struggle with trauma, and the stigma associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in first responders. Dr. Wagoner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the University of South Florida. He is board certified as a forensic psychiatrist, and leads the Forensics division at the University of South Florida. He is also the program director of the Forensics Psychiatry Fellowship.

In this exciting debate from this year's NEI Synapse, Dr. Stephen Stahl and Dr. Roger McIntyre discuss whether the DSM-5 accurately captures criteria for different psychiatric disorders, such as Depression with Mixed Features. Who will win this one?

In this fascinating episode, we explore the status of mental health diversion today. Dr. Katherine Warburton explains how the diversion process works and many of the sensitive issues that need attention. She also shares some of the most current scientific research on this topic today. Dr. Warburton is an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at UC Davis. She is also Medical Director at the California Department State Hospitals.

Join us for Part II of this exciting interview with Dr. Napoleon Higgins Jr! Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins, Jr. is a psychiatrist in the Houston/Clear Lake City Area. He is also CEO and President of Bay Pointe Behavioral Health Service, Inc., and South East Houston Research Group, Inc. He also practices as the Medical Director of Hold My Hand Residential Treatment Center. Dr. Higgins has worked with and founded many programs that help to direct inner city young men and women to aspire to go to college and finish their educational goals. He has worked with countless community mentoring programs and has special interest in trauma, racism, and inner city issues and how they affect minority and disadvantaged children. His books can be found at Amazon:  "Mind Matters: A Resource Guide to Psychiatry for Black Communities”: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1979510687/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_ZBahDb46SRHSH),  “How Amari Learned to Love School Again”: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997260564/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kDahDbTNM7KJJ) "Transition to Practice: 21 Things Every Doctor Must Know in Contract Negotiations and the Job Search" (kindle or paperback direct from Amazon)