American Journal of Psychiatry Audio
American Journal of Psychiatry
Each episode of AJP Audio brings you an in-depth look at one of the articles featured in that month's issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry, the official journal of the American Psychiatric Association. Wide-ranging interviews with article authors cover the background, rationale, main findings, and future implications of the research.
This podcast is subject to the Terms of Use at ww.psychiatry.org. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers only and do not necessarily represent the views of the American Psychiatric Association, its officers, trustees, or members. The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or any other type of professional advice nor does it represent any statement of the standard of care. We strongly recommend that any listener follow the advice of physicians directly involved in their care and contact their local emergency response number for any medical emergency. The information within this podcast is provided as-is and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or accurate.
This podcast is subject to the Terms of Use at ww.psychiatry.org. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers only and do not necessarily represent the views of the American Psychiatric Association, its officers, trustees, or members. The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or any other type of professional advice nor does it represent any statement of the standard of care. We strongly recommend that any listener follow the advice of physicians directly involved in their care and contact their local emergency response number for any medical emergency. The information within this podcast is provided as-is and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or accurate.
Episodes
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Sep 11, 2013 • 36min
September 2013 Highlights
This audio program examines relationships between violence and mental illness. This issue looks at psychiatric characteristics of homicide defendants, differences in mental illness between gang members and other men with violent behavior, and aggression in a child with Asperger's disorder. It also features a study of the relationship between firearms availability and suicide risk, a trial of prazosin for treatment of nightmares in combat-related PTSD, a study comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy and short-term psychodynamic therapy for depression, and a long-term study on the effects of antipsychotics in Alzheimer's disease. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Jul 8, 2013 • 32min
July 2013 Highlights
This audio program contains articles on the behavioral treatment of insomnia in bipolar disorder, the relation of childhood trauma to psychotic experiences, comparing psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety disorder, augmenting antidepressant treatment with CBT for generalized anxiety disorder in older adults, and late-onset agoraphobia in a population study that identified new cases of agoraphobia over 4 years in the elderly. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Jun 3, 2013 • 25min
June 2013 Highlights
This audio program contains several articles on the treatment of depression. It examines brain tissue loss in schizophrenia and brain changes in women with childhood histories of sexual and emotional abuse. One perspective article details how advanced paternal age could contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders, a commentary describes the DSM-5 section on neurocognitive disorders, and the Treatment in Psychiatry article describes how to handle psychiatric issues related to interferon treatment. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Feb 1, 2013 • 23min
February 2013 Highlights
This audio program contains research that considers clozapine as a first-line treatment for schizophrenia, a recently developed scale for negative symptoms, the new DSM-5 diagnosis disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, the effects of mental health parity in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and a surprising finding on successful aging. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Nov 5, 2012 • 35min
November 2012 Highlights
This audio program discusses how ketamine creates its rapid antidepressant effect, skin-picking disorder, the IQ and behavioral problems in children of mothers who took antidepressants during pregnancy comparing them with children whose mothers were depressed but untreated and with children of nondepressed mothers, psychopathology in adolescent offspring of parents with panic disorder or depression, and the continuity of psychiatric disorders between ages 3 and 6. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Oct 2, 2012 • 28min
October 2012 Highlights
This audio program discusses a modified approach to bulimia nervosa for patients who are overweight, the role of medical comorbidity and the interaction of NSAIDs and antidepressants, the sensitivity and specificity of the proposed DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder, a meta-analysis of ADHD to clarify affected neural systems instead of individual regions, and a functional brain imaging study of patients with OCD and their siblings to identify a shared biological characteristic to serve as a marker of OCD. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Sep 6, 2012 • 36min
September 2012 Highlights
This audio program discusses the relationship between mental disorders and unpredictability during gestation and the early postnatal period, changes in adult defense mechanisms during dynamic psychotherapy, using creatine monohydrate to augment citalopram for depressed women, Alzheimer-related genes on the trajectory of cognitive decline, managing safety concerns when using atypical antipsychotics for patients with dementia, and interventions for family caregivers that can reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia patients in the community. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Aug 20, 2012 • 32min
July 2012 Highlights
This audio program discusses integrated treatment for PTSD and comorbid alcohol dependence in an Iraq veteran, an analysis of mental illness coverage in health insurance exchanges, treating schizophrenia with combined cognitive remediation and functional skills training and treating hallucinations with transcranial direct-current stimulation, and how smoking cessation is affected by the interplay of genetic risk factors and treatment type. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Aug 20, 2012 • 34min
August 2012 Highlights
This audio program discusses chronic care models for mental health conditions, an over-the-counter antioxidant for treating cannabis dependence in adolescents, deep brain stimulation of the anteromedial globus pallidus interna for the treatment of severe Tourette's syndrome, adding metformin in the treatment of women with antipsychotic-induced amenorrhea and weight gain, occupational psychiatry and the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and the relationship between childhood malnutrition and schizotypal characteristics in adulthood. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
Aug 6, 2012 • 27min
June 2012 Highlights
This audio program discusses medical marijuana and the role of physicians, an outbreak of tuberculosis among mentally ill patients, a review article on intermittent explosive disorder, the neurodevelopment of children with autism, pharmacologic regimens for women at high risk of postpartum psychosis or mania, and a 2 year follow-up study comparing outcomes for borderline personality disorder patients who received dialectical behavior therapy and those who received general psychiatric management. Articles can be viewed online at www.ajp.psychiatryonline.org.
