
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

Jul 5, 2023 • 37min
E188 - Re-Release: Improved Mental Health Treatment Through Collaborative Care with Dr. Anna Ratzliff (E120)
NEI Podcast is taking a temporary hiatus over the summer. From July through September, we will revisit some of our most compelling episodes, on topics that remain as relevant today as when they first aired. New episodes will resume in the fall; make sure you are subscribed so that you don’t miss out! ***************************** What is unique about collaborative care when it comes to mental health? Can you share some of the step-by-step guide to implementing the core model in clinical practice for collaborative care? In this episode, Dr. Anna Ratzliff answers these questions and much more! Dr. Anna Ratzliff is a national expert on collaborative care, and specifically on training teams to implement and deliver mental health treatment in primary care settings. Her passion for translating complex research ideas into practical real-world applications began when she received her MD and PhD in Anatomy and Neurobiology as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of California at Irvine. She currently is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington, where she has developed additional expertise in suicide prevention training, mental health workforce development, adult learning best practices, and mentorship. Dr. Ratzliff is the Director of the UW Psychiatry Resident Training Program, Co-Director of the AIMS Center (Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions), and Director of the UW Integrated Care Training Program for residents and fellows. Resources: AIMS Center Website: http://aims.uw.edu/ Implementation Guide: https://aims.uw.edu/collaborative-care/implementation-guide APA Training: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/professional-interests/integrated-care

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 1min
E187 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: Treating ADHD Across the Lifespan with Dr. David Goodman
What are some of the greatest challenges when treating ADHD in the elderly population? Are stimulants safe in the elderly population? How do hormonal changes influence ADD or ADHD in women throughout life? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast, we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on novel perspectives and novel treatment approaches for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. David Goodman on treating ADHD across the lifespan. Let’s listen in to Part 3 of our theme: Treating ADHD Across the Lifespan. Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

Jun 7, 2023 • 20min
E186 - Eating Disorders, Nutrition, and the Brain
What is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder or ARFID? How does it differ from other disorders? How are intestinal microbiota involved when it comes to eating disorders? Dr. Cynthia Bulik is a Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders and Founding Director of the University of North Carolina (UNC) Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders and Professor of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health; and Associate Director, UNC Center for Psychiatric Genomics. Dr. Bulik’s research teams at UNC (Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders-CEED) and Karolinska Institute (Centre for Eating Disorders Innovation-CEDI) are dedicated to deepening our understanding of the underlying biology and genetics of eating disorders and to advancing the evidence base for the treatment of these illnesses. As founder and co-chair of the Eating Disorders Working Group of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC-ED), she leads the global effort to identify actionable genomic variation in eating disorders. She is Principal Investigator of the global Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. She is also the Principal Investigator of the largest study of genetic and environmental contributors to avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID-GEN), also funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. Together with Ian Carroll, PhD she conducts population-level and intensive longitudinal clinical investigations of the intestinal microbiota in eating disorders. For the past decade, with Donald Baucom, PhD and Jennifer Kirby, PhD she has developed and disseminated a suite of couple-based interventions for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder (UNITE: UNiting couples In the Treatment of Eating disorders). She also serves as senior faculty on the SAMHSA-funded National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED)—the national authoritative source for information and training in eating disorders. She is dedicated to mentorship of junior investigators, especially women in STEM fields and is passionate about translating science for the public.

May 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
E185 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: The Challenges of Treating ADHD Online with Dr. Greg Mattingly
What has research demonstrated about the advantages and consequences of telehealth for the treatment of ADHD and mental health? How can we fill the gaps in underserved communities when it comes to telehealth treatment for ADHD? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on novel perspectives and novel treatment approaches for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Greg Mattingly on best practices and guidelines for using telemedicine for the treatment and management of ADHD. Let’s listen in to Part 2 of our theme: The Challenges of Treating ADHD Online Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

May 3, 2023 • 37min
E184 - Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidities
What are common comorbidities with ASD and how difficult is it to differentiate these conditions from overlapping symptoms of ASD? What guidelines are there for managing agitation in autism spectrum disorder? Robyn Thom, MD, is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Lurie Center for Autism and co-Director of the MGH Williams Syndrome Program. She is also an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in diagnosing and treating comorbid psychiatric conditions in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities including Williams syndrome. Dr. Thom's research interests include psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, Williams syndrome, medical comorbidity in adults with autism spectrum disorder, and brain aging.

Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 6min
E183 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: Shifting Focus: A Novel Perspective on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is the proposed neurocircuitry that underlies attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD? What is known about the role of serotonin in ADHD? Particularly the 5HT2C and 5HT7 receptors? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast, we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on novel perspectives and novel treatment approaches for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on the current state of ADHD and where the future lies. Let’s listen in to Part 1 of our theme: Shifting Focus: A Novel Perspective on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

Apr 7, 2023 • 21min
E182 - 2023 NEI Synapse Extended Q&A: Dopamine Partial Agonists with Dr. Jonathan Meyer
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Meyer addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: Dopamine Partial Agonists: How They Work and Why They Don’t Always Play Nice with Other Antipsychotics.

Apr 6, 2023 • 12min
E181 - 2023 NEI Synapse Extended Q&A: Postpartum and Sleep with Dr. Jade Wu
In this episode, Dr. Jade Wu addresses your unanswered questions from her presentation: Goodnight Mom: Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and Postpartum.

Apr 6, 2023 • 29min
E180 - 2023 NEI Synapse Extended Q&A: Distinguishing Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorder with Dr. Roger McIntyre
In this episode, Dr. Roger McIntyre addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: The “Mania” Event: Distinguishing Between Treating Bipolar I and Bipolar II.

Mar 31, 2023 • 18min
E179 - 2023 NEI Synapse Extended Q&A: Patient-Centered Care in ADHD with Dr. David Goodman
In this episode, Dr. David Goodman addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation “ADHD: Optimizing Treatment with Patient-Centered Care