
NEI Podcast
The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is committed to help raise the standard of mental health by providing imaginative medical education that focuses on the highest level of learning. Each episode offers an opportunity to learn about current issues in psychiatry from key opinion leaders in the medical field. NEI's Podcast would be of value to anyone with an interest in neuropsychiatric diseases and psychopharmacology.
Latest episodes

Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
E208 - A Look Back at This Year in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Roger McIntyre
What were some new treatments approved by the FDA? What did we learn about the long-term safety of methylphenidate in childhood ADHD? Are there benefits to long-term maintenance treatment with antidepressants in bipolar disorder? What did we learn about the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous racemic ketamine for treatment-resistant depression and MDMA for PTSD? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler and Dr. Roger McIntyre address these questions and so much more about this past year in psychopharmacology. Dr. Roger S. McIntyre is currently a Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network, Toronto, Canada. Dr. McIntyre is also Executive Director of the Brain and Cognition Discovery Foundation in Toronto, Canada. Dr. McIntyre is involved in multiple research endeavors which primarily aim to characterize the association between mood disorders, notably cognitive function, and medical comorbidity. His work broadly aims to characterize the underlying causes of cognitive impairment in individuals with mood disorders and their impact on workplace functioning. This body of work has provided a platform for identifying novel molecular targets to treat and prevent mood disorders and accompanying cognitive impairment. Resources: This Month in Psychopharmacology

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
E207 - (CME) Don’t Forget About Me: Addressing Residual Symptoms in Major Depressive Disorder
In this CME episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Vladimir Maletic about the impact of residual symptoms on patients with major depressive disorder, as well as treatment modifications to address residual symptoms in these individuals. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD23-MDD Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe the burden of residual symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) Implement measurement-based care to assess residual MDD symptoms Modify treatment strategies to address residual MDD symptoms, including cognitive impairment, anhedonia, emotional blunting, and sexual dysfunction Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. A posttest score of 70% or higher is required to receive CME/CE credit. The content in this activity pertains to pharmacology and is worth 1.0 continuing education hour of pharmacotherapeutics. Credit Types: The following are being offered for this activity: Nurse Practitioner: ANCC contact hours Pharmacy: ACPE application-based contact hours Physician: ACCME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ Physician Associate: AAPA Category 1 CME credits Psychology: APA CE credits Social Work: ASWB-ACE CE credits Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team: Certificate of Participation stating the program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Peer Review: The content was peer-reviewed by an MD specializing in psychiatry to ensure the scientific accuracy and medical relevance of information presented and its independence from commercial bias. NEI takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME/CE activity. Disclosures: All individuals in a position to influence or control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships. Potential conflicts of interest are identified and mitigated prior to the activity being planned, developed, or presented. Interviewer Andrew J. Cutler, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY Chief Medical Officer, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA Consultant/Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, Biogen, BioXcel, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cerevel, Corium, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Jazz, Karuna, Neumora, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Relmada, Sage Therapeutics, Sunovion, Supernus, Teva, Tris Pharma, VistaGen Therapeutics Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Acadia, Alkermes, Axsome, BioXcel, Corium, Intra-Cellular, Ironshore, Janssen, Jazz, Lundbeck, Neurocrine, Noven, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda, Teva, Tris Pharma Interviewee Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, SC Consultant/ Advisor: AbbVie, Acadia, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Biogen/Sage, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cervel, Intra-Cellular, Janssen, Jazz, Lundbeck, Neurelis, Neumora, Noven, Otsuka, Pax Medica, Relmada, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda Speakers Bureau: AbbVie, Alfasigma, Alkermes, Axsome, Corium, Intracellular, Janssen, Lundbeck, Otsuka, Sunovion, Supernus, Takeda Pre-Interview Author Caroline L. O’Brien, MS Assistant Manager, Grant Development, Neuroscience Education Institute, Carlsbad, CA No financial relationships to disclose. The Planning Committee, Content Editor, and Peer Reviewer have no financial relationships to disclose. Disclosure of Off-Label Use: This educational activity may include discussion of unlabeled and/or investigational uses of agents that are not currently labeled for such use by the FDA. Please consult the product prescribing information for full disclosure of labeled uses. Cultural Linguistic Competencies and Implicit Bias: A variety of resources addressing cultural and linguistic competencies and strategies for understanding and reducing implicit bias can be found in this handout—download me. Support: This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Takeda. Released: November 29, 2023 CME/CE credit expires: November 29, 2026

Nov 17, 2023 • 12min
E206 - 2023 NEI Congress Extended Q&A: Anhedonia and Emotional Blunting with Dr. Vladimir Maletic
In this episode, Dr. Vladimir Maletic addresses your unanswered questions from his presentations, “From Despair to Delight: Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Anhedonia” and “Ho Hum to Aha! Treating Anhedonia and Emotional Blunting.”

Nov 17, 2023 • 8min
E205 - 2023 NEI Congress Extended Q&A: Agitation in Dementia with Dr. Leslie Citrome
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Citrome addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation, There’s No Place Like Home: Addressing Agitation in Dementia.

Nov 16, 2023 • 60min
E204 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: How Do Psychedelics Work Anyway? with Dr. Roger McIntyre
What is the role of the 5HT2A receptor in the therapeutic actions of psychedelics? What additional mechanisms may be involved in the therapeutic benefits of classic psychedelics? Is the psychedelic trip necessary for the therapeutic benefit of psychedelics? Brought to you by the NEI Podcast, the PsychopharmaStahlogy Show tackles the most novel, exciting, and controversial topics in psychopharmacology in a series of themes. This theme is on the role of psychedelics in modern psychiatry. Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Roger McIntyre and Dr. Stephen Stahl about the current understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. Let’s listen to Part 2 of our theme: Classic Psychedelics for the Modern Psychopharmacologist. Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

Nov 11, 2023 • 17min
E203 - 2023 NEI Congress Extended Q&A: Neurology for Psychiatrists with Dr. Laxman Bahroo
In this episode, Dr. Laxman Bahroo addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation, Neurology for Psychiatrists.

Nov 11, 2023 • 22min
E202 - 2023 NEI Congress Extended Q&A: Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics with Dr. Roger McIntyre
In this episode, Dr. Roger McIntyre addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation, Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential: Evidence Supporting the Use of Psychedelics for PTSD, SUD, and Other Indications, at the Pre-Conference Psychedelics Workshop.

Nov 11, 2023 • 16min
E201 - 2023 NEI Congress Extended Q&A: Juvenile Bipolar Disorder and ADHD with Dr. Timothy Wilens
In this episode, Dr. Timothy Wilens addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation, Double Trouble: Diagnosis and Pharmacotherapy of ADHD and Juvenile Bipolar Disorder, at the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Academy.

Nov 10, 2023 • 15min
E200 - 2023 NEI Congress Extended Q&A: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidities with Dr. Robyn Thom
In this episode, Dr. Robyn Thom addresses your unanswered questions from her presentation, The Full Picture: Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Frequent Psychiatric Comorbidities, at the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Academy.

Nov 10, 2023 • 13min
E199 - 2023 NEI Congress Extended Q&A: Comorbid Anxiety in Childhood with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn
In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation, Along for the Ride: Treatment Considerations for Childhood Psychiatric Disorders With Co-Occurring Anxiety, at the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Academy.