American Journal of Psychiatry Audio

Executive Editor Michael Roy speaks with Lori A. Zoellner, Ph.D., about her research on how patient treatment preference affects outcomes in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In a doubly randomized preference trial, 200 patients with PTSD viewed standardized treatment rationales prior to randomization. Patients were first randomized to choice of treatment or no choice. Those assigned to no choice were then randomized to prolonged exposure or sertraline. Acute treatment was 10 weeks, with 24-month follow-up. Interviewer-rated PTSD symptom severity was the main outcome measure, and depression, anxiety, and functioning were assessed as additional outcomes. Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to it. The podcast is now on Spotify. Browse articles online. Also visit the online edition of this month’s Journal to watch a video of Deputy Editor Daniel S. Pine, M.D., present highlights from the issue. Follow the Journal on Twitter. E-mail us at ajp@psych.org

Executive Editor Michael Roy speaks with Leah S. Richmond-Rakerd, Ph.D., about her research on the antecedents, clinical features, and life characteristics of adolescents who engage in both self-harming and violent criminal behaviors. Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to it. The podcast is now on Spotify. Browse articles online. Also visit the online edition of this month’s Journal to watch a video of Deputy Editor Daniel S. Pine, M.D., present highlights from the issue. Follow the Journal on Twitter. E-mail us at ajp@psych.org

Executive Editor Michael Roy speaks with Patricia J. Conrod, Ph.D., about her research on the relationship between substance use and adolescent cognitive development. Deputy Editor Kathleen T. Brady, M.D., Ph.D., discusses her editorial on improving our understanding of substance use disorders. Be sure to let your colleagues know about the podcast, and please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to it. The podcast is now on Spotify. Browse articles online. Also visit the online edition of this month’s Journal to watch a video of Deputy Editor Daniel S. Pine, M.D., present highlights from the issue. Follow the Journal on Twitter.

This month, Ned H. Kalin, M.D., begins his term as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal. Speaking with Executive Editor Michael Roy, Dr. Kalin outlines his vision for his tenure and discusses the kinds of research that will appear in the Journal.

Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Robert Freedman, M.D., reflects on his tenure as Editor of the Journal. Executive Editor Michael Roy reviews research on the management of vascular depression, the use of prazosin for alcohol use disorder, and how maternal severe mental illness and exposure to obstetric complications are associated with intellectual disability and psychotic disorders in children.

This month, host Ann Thomas talks with Alan S. Brown, M.D., M.P.H., about his research on the association of maternal insecticide levels with autism, and on maternal immune activation and neuropsychiatric illness. Executive Editor Michael Roy reviews research on how smoking affects cognitive functioning, a randomized controlled trial of parent-child psychotherapy, and challenges in managing mental health problems in transgender individuals.

This month, Executive Editor Michael Roy talks with Jill E. Bormann, Ph.D., R.N., about her research on "mantram" repetition therapy to treat PTSD in veterans. Other highlights: how insight affects outcome in psychotherapy, how medications for addictive behaviors affect crime and suicide, how electronic health records can be used to predict suicide attempts, and the mental health impact of violence toward targeted populations.

This month, Executive Editor Michael Roy talks with Betsy D. Kennard, Psy.D., about her research on an inpatient intervention and smartphone app to reduce adolescent suicide attempts following hospital discharge. Other highlights: care of patients with nonepileptic seizures; how sudden parental death affects depression in children; computerized CBT for addiction treatment; and the relationship between abortion and suicidal ideation.

This month, Executive Editor Michael Roy talks with Wilson M. Compton, M.D., M.P.E., about his research on patterns of misuse of prescription stimulant medication in the United States. Other highlights: burnout among physicians, whether depression causes premature aging, discontinuation of antipsychotic treatment in schizophrenia, and risk of postpartum psychiatric episodes.

This month, Executive Editor Michael Roy talks with M. Camille Hoffman, M.D., about her research on the use of nutritional supplements in pregnancy. Michael Roy also speaks with Daniel S. Pine, M.D., Deputy Editor of the Journal, about a clinical trial involving ketamine and whether a framework can be established for the safe use of ketamine. Other highlights: how physical activity can affect depression, and treatment of alcohol-dependent adults who are involved with the criminal justice system.