Listen to 15-20 minute long interviews of experts on various topics related to mental and general health. The topics will be continuously expanded. The interviews are designed for both professionals and non-professionals. Topics range from climate change issues and the basis of new medication research, COVID-19 issues, the effect of media on girls's self-images, discussions of violence, same-sex marriages, pollution, bullying, divorce, OCD, addictions, borderline personality disorders, mental health issues in the deaf, hallucinations, obesity, addiction in physicians, TMS, depressions, anxiety and stress, hypnosis, bullying, emotional and sexual abuse, MAOI, domestic violence, IBS, self-cutting, medication and children, eating disorders, medication metabolism, pharmacogenomics, forensic issues, dementia, suicide psychiatric treatment, love, care-giving youth, teenage LGBT issues, stuttering, play, PTSD, medication side effects, the effect of war violence on children, and so on. Please note that any opinion or position expressed in these interviews is not necessarily that of the host or of the Florida Psychiatric Society. Any individual treatment decision must be the product of a proper doctor-patient interaction. Likewise, new or additional information on each topic may have developed since the time the interviews occurred. Consult your physician for such possible changes. Additional production funding support comes from the Wellington Retreat, Florida. Knowledge has the power to understand and improve ourselves. https://www.floridapsych.org Florida Psychiatric Society 2022 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Sun, 7 Sep 2025 09:32:41 -0400 astrauss@katenagroup.org Sun, 6 Aug 2023 19:31:43 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.4.0) http://www.feedforall.com The Experts Speak Health, Science,Culture,Environment Abbey Strauss Florida Psychiatric Society astrauss@katenagroup.org health,science,enviroment no no Kellen Russoniello, J.D., Public Health Director, Drug Policy Alliance, offers the history and reason for its dangers, the reduction in overdose deaths but not the reduction in overdoses, Narcan, programs that reduce drug abuse and those that failed, the very real problems of program funding cutbacks, community attitudes towards sanctioned actions, contingency and other management involvements,, new drugs coming to the users, how medical systems can better intervene, etc. September 2025 https://interviewlibrary.info 207065BF-46D8-4E77-855B-CEBC9DDB800D Sun, 7 Sep 2025 09:31:52 -0400 Fentanyl - A Real Discussion Kellen Russoniello, J.D., Public Health Director, Drug Policy Alliance, offers the history and reason for its dangers, the reduction in overdose deaths but not the reduction in overdoses, Narcan, programs that reduce drug abuse and those that failed, the very real problems of program funding cutbacks, community attitudes towards sanctioned actions, contingency and other management involvements,, new drugs coming to the users, how medical systems can better intervene, etc. September 2025 00:27:33 Kellen Russoniello, J.D.,M.P.H fentanyl, russoniello,drug policy alliance no no Lisa Sanchez, Executive Director, Mexico Unido Contra Delincuencia (Mexico City), details substance abuse in Mexico, their harm reduction challenges and programs, use of the military in police roles, cultural realities in Mexico, gun and violence issues, drug supply-chain realities, the after effects on families, the impacts of political and social policy actions and events, etc. An open and clarifying dialogue. August 2025 https://interviewlibrary.info F906A1DF-3587-4C06-844E-F108C3958596 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:25:43 -0400 Substance Abuse: Challenge and Social Policy - A Mexican Perspective Lisa Sanchez, Executive Director, Mexico Unido Contra Delincuencia (Mexico City), details substance abuse in Mexico, their harm reduction challenges and programs, use of the military in police roles, cultural realities in Mexico, gun and violence issues, drug supply-chain realities, the after effects on families, the impacts of political and social policy actions and events, etc. An open and clarifying dialogue. August 2025 37:02 Lisa Sanchez Lisa Sanchez, drug abuse policy, Mexico no no Devon Dautrich, Ph.D., treats substance abuse in this age group. It is a candid talk of why these behaviors are new, or merely an extension of prior use, why interventions fail, the need to educate patients to accept their problem and the advantages following acceptance and change. Sometimes first treatments do not work, but with persistence, using good recommendations and hard work, very, very often a wonderful conquest prevails. This is her honest overview of a sizable social and medical ultimatum. June 2025 https://interviewlibrary.info 6293256A-173B-4126-A634-84948C3F71A7 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:42:03 -0400 Elderly Substance Abuse – Facts. Reality, Challenges, Successes Devon Dautrich, Ph.D., treats substance abuse in this age group. It is a candid talk of why these behaviors are new, or merely an extension of prior use, why interventions fail, the need to educate patients to accept their problem and the advantages following acceptance and change. Sometimes first treatments do not work, but with persistence, using good recommendations and hard work, very, very often a wonderful conquest prevails. This is her honest overview of a sizable social and medical ultimatum. June 2025 22:00 Devon Dautrich ELDERLY SUBSTANCE ABUSE no no Todd Sack, M.D., 15 years ago created the My Green Doctor program as a guide to setting a functional mindset, with easy but essential actions, in response to the needed behavorial changes that climate actions demand from all of us. He joins us again to detail this potent tool to reduce the climate change ordeal. It can also save money. June 2025. https://interviewlibrary.info F34AE259-92CA-404B-9E84-C31107D58EB1 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:42:04 -0400 Key Yet Manageable Approaches To Climate Change Realities Todd Sack, M.D., 15 years ago created the My Green Doctor program as a guide to setting a functional mindset, with easy but essential actions, in response to the needed behavorial changes that climate actions demand from all of us. He joins us again to detail this potent tool to reduce the climate change ordeal. It can also save money. June 2025. 17:25 Todd Sach MD climate change, green homes, Todd Sach no no Rachel Earls, Ph.D., outlines the roles, science, and limitations of this powerful clinical tool for the selection of medication. This is a great guide on how an individual metabolizes many medications, and so it helps get proper doses for better efficacy and fewer side effects. It does not predict outcome, but significantly assists with treatment choices. She also speaks to the differences between labs that require a medical prescription versus the direct to the consumer labs. This is a fascinating scientific utensil. July 2024 https://interviewlibrary.info 05597B67-CD19-41CA-A702-ACE4C448025A Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:03:41 -0400 Genetic Testing To Help With Medication Choices. Rachel Earls, Ph.D., outlines the roles, science, and limitations of this powerful clinical tool for the selection of medication. This is a great guide on how an individual metabolizes many medications, and so it helps get proper doses for better efficacy and fewer side effects. It does not predict outcome, but significantly assists with treatment choices. She also speaks to the differences between labs that require a medical prescription versus the direct to the consumer labs. This is a fascinating scientific utensil. July 2024 17:02 Rachel Earls PhD genetic testing, no no Matthew Weiss, M.D., eye surgeon, clarifies the nature of this very common medical condition, the types of replacement lens used, the very significant vision and functional impairments from untreated cataracts, healing, Fuchs’ Dystrophy, that 3 million surgeries occur each year just in the USA, etc. A straightforward and essential summary about generally reversible condition that can otherwise markedly interfere with the ability to better enjoy life. Sept 2024 https://interviewlibrary.info 4E690E35-81DC-46E1-A490-082A8E8F43B9 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:51:06 -0400 The Cataract - Concepts and Treatment Matthew Weiss, M.D., eye surgeon, clarifies the nature of this very common medical condition, the types of replacement lens used, the very significant vision and functional impairments from untreated cataracts, healing, Fuchs’ Dystrophy, that 3 million surgeries occur each year just in the USA, etc. A straightforward and essential summary about generally reversible condition that can otherwise markedly interfere with the ability to better enjoy life. Sept 2024 16:30 Matthew Weiss MD cataracts no no Stuart Isaacson, M.D., neurologist, explains TD, the role of dopamine in psychiatric and then this treatment induced consequential movement disorder, proper diagnosis, how both psychiatric and neurologic treatments are very helpful, but he also weighs the risk-benefits of now the increasing use of antipsychotics for mood disorders. He further talks of the VMAT2 systems empowering the two new medications. Important material. May 2024. https://interviewlibrary.info E1F13752-EF0A-470E-A42C-F91993817BE2 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:03:42 -0400 Understanding, And The New Tool For, Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Stuart Isaacson, M.D., neurologist, explains TD, the role of dopamine in psychiatric and then this treatment induced consequential movement disorder, proper diagnosis, how both psychiatric and neurologic treatments are very helpful, but he also weighs the risk-benefits of now the increasing use of antipsychotics for mood disorders. He further talks of the VMAT2 systems empowering the two new medications. Important material. May 2024. 19:50 Stuart Isaacson MD Tardive dyskinesia,, TD no no Michael Dennis, Ph.D., reports interesting statistics as he talks about research into how to keep after care people in treatment, the role of reliable follow-up and after care, that early intervention can reduce drug use by 60%, of targeted interventions, the critical need for chronic care models, that hitting bottom is not always needed to start treatment, to train in the use of screening tools,, etc. Proper primary care screening will find 12% or more incidence'S of substance abuse, not or incorrectly screening finds only about 1%. A lively gathering of ideas and stimulating data. March 2024 https://latenagroup.org A0C90F5F-F2E1-4BDC-88F3-6D604DFCB776 Sat, 9 Mar 2024 08:18:07 -0500 Keeping People in Substance Abuse Treatment Michael Dennis, Ph.D., reports interesting statistics as he talks about research into how to keep after care people in treatment, the role of reliable follow-up and after care, that early intervention can reduce drug use by 60%, of targeted interventions, the critical need for chronic care models, that hitting bottom is not always needed to start treatment, to train in the use of screening tools,, etc. Proper primary care screening will find 12% or more incidence'S of substance abuse, not or incorrectly screening finds only about 1%. A lively gathering of ideas and stimulating data. March 2024 34:10 Michael Dennis PhD drug abuse treament, drug abuse screening, michael dennis no no Achina Stein, D.O., explains the many advantages when mixing these two concepts. Functional medicine has an extensive approach exploring for other causes of illness, including valuable searches for what are often not initially obvious infections or inflammatory states, the role of nutrition, toxin exposure, a detailed history of the illness, lifestyles, etc., and then using that data for directed treatment methods, which may also include traditional medicine use and verbal therapies. Intriguing, grounding, worthy of much study, especially with complex and inadequately responding patients. July 2024. https://interviewlibrary.info 35D9C8C3-1819-47E5-B3EA-2BE33CB5BAD2 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:54:56 -0400 Functional Medicine and Psychiatry - A Different and Effective Choice. Achina Stein, D.O., explains the many advantages when mixing these two concepts. Functional medicine has an extensive approach exploring for other causes of illness, including valuable searches for what are often not initially obvious infections or inflammatory states, the role of nutrition, toxin exposure, a detailed history of the illness, lifestyles, etc., and then using that data for directed treatment methods, which may also include traditional medicine use and verbal therapies. Intriguing, grounding, worthy of much study, especially with complex and inadequately responding patients. July 2024. 21:26 Achina Stein DO functional medicine no no Take a break from the serious. This 1943 radio show, in the production style of the 1940’s, overviews this widely loved food’s history. It’s 14 minutes long and matches the time to savor a generous portion of a nearly universal treat. Posted here March 2024. https://katenagroup.org 5523269F-2D2D-40D5-9B6C-364A5EE5F2CE Sat, 9 Mar 2024 08:09:03 -0500 The History of Ice Cream Take a break from the serious. This 1943 radio show, in the production style of the 1940’s, overviews this widely loved food’s history. It’s 14 minutes long and matches the time to savor a generous portion of a nearly universal treat. Posted here March 2024. 14:26 OLD RADIO ice cream no no In 1937, NBC aired this episode of the radio series ‘The World Is Yours.’ It is a theatrical style reporting of the history of several medicines. Interesting, educational, and an easy review of medical discovery and treatment. A lighter listening episode than our usual variety. Posted here February 2024. https://floridapsych.org F36A742E-E725-43C1-BAE7-1E2071E07126 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 07:48:57 -0500 Drugs and Medicine - An Interesting 1937 Broadcast. In 1937, NBC aired this episode of the radio series ‘The World Is Yours.’ It is a theatrical style reporting of the history of several medicines. Interesting, educational, and an easy review of medical discovery and treatment. A lighter listening episode than our usual variety. Posted here February 2024. 28:44 The World Is Yours Radio Show December 1937 1937 radio show, medication discovery, drug history no no Chris Pizzute is a music therapist at the Louis Armstrong Department of Music Therapy Center at the NY City Beth Israel and Mt. Sinai Hospitals. He explains the history and then the powerful roles, styles, and designs of music therapy. Entertainment and music psychotherapy both use music but in different contexts, of cultural inputs, how to help navigate through events and emotions, the ‘song of kin’ function (music we grew up and connect with), video game music, asking about one’s link to music, etc. Music takes us to places deeper than our conscious memory. Music is transcending yet weighty. https://interviewlibrary.info 87CBB9CA-EE56-4F3F-B625-F9A6DB77FB10 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:26:48 -0500 When Music Is Used As Therapy. Chris Pizzute is a music therapist at the Louis Armstrong Department of Music Therapy Center at the NY City Beth Israel and Mt. Sinai Hospitals. He explains the history and then the powerful roles, styles, and designs of music therapy. Entertainment and music psychotherapy both use music but in different contexts, of cultural inputs, how to help navigate through events and emotions, the ‘song of kin’ function (music we grew up and connect with), video game music, asking about one’s link to music, etc. Music takes us to places deeper than our conscious memory. Music is transcending yet weighty. 22:15 Chris Pizzute music therapy, louis armstrong music center, pizzute,music psychtherapy no no Connie Siskowski, R.N., Ph.D., and a CNN Hero award recipient, works to help the millions of children who go home to be essential caregivers, and who therefore have special caring needs, miss a lot of normal adolescence, and so absolutely require help and acknowledgement. She started the American Association of Caregiving Youth to face this task. The efforts include integration with local schools, of social workers that go into the homes, getting laws to address the funding needs, that some states can remove and place the caregiving children into foster care, etc. But in particular is the focus to help these children not to feel alone, frustrated, etc. This is too quiet a reality for many children. https://interviewlibrary.info CD477A5B-69ED-4A8C-9FA3-0C390EC6E145 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:48:42 -0500 Too Many Children Are Unseen Caregivers. Connie Siskowski, R.N., Ph.D., and a CNN Hero award recipient, works to help the millions of children who go home to be essential caregivers, and who therefore have special caring needs, miss a lot of normal adolescence, and so absolutely require help and acknowledgement. She started the American Association of Caregiving Youth to face this task. The efforts include integration with local schools, of social workers that go into the homes, getting laws to address the funding needs, that some states can remove and place the caregiving children into foster care, etc. But in particular is the focus to help these children not to feel alone, frustrated, etc. This is too quiet a reality for many children. 24:08 Connie Siskowski, R.N., Ph.D. children caregivers, siskowski, American Association of Caregiving Youth, CNN Hero no no Ivan Cichowitz, M.D., explains the FDA approved VNS science to treat depression. He outlines the history, process, and theory, that it is used very often with medications, its increasing insurance coverage, how to know when and if it should become a treatment option, etc. VNS is a strong additional utensil in the treatment of resistant depressions. Learn and ask about this very promising mechanism. https://interviewlibrary.info CA7D7E8F-7EA6-4FD8-B0F2-3D58CB4307F1 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:48:41 -0500 A New Tool -- Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) For Depression. Ivan Cichowitz, M.D., explains the FDA approved VNS science to treat depression. He outlines the history, process, and theory, that it is used very often with medications, its increasing insurance coverage, how to know when and if it should become a treatment option, etc. VNS is a strong additional utensil in the treatment of resistant depressions. Learn and ask about this very promising mechanism. 18:58 Ivan Cickowitz, M.D. VNS, depression,vagal nerve stimulation no no Todd Sack, M.D., without hesitancy, speaks to the needed but daunting challenge of changing individual CO2 footprints, age and generational differences, real and specific ideas on what to do that do require self-discipline and commitment, that ‘green’ can save money, the critical ‘ballot box climate change’, that positive undertakings and adjustments are occurring but perhaps not fast enough, to make it a non-partisan opportunity because we all live on the planet, of resiliency, etc. http://floridapsych.org E2541170-39B2-44AB-84AF-9E564AEBF5CD Thu, 7 Sep 2023 19:23:42 -0400 Climate Change and A The New ‘My Green Life’ Reality Todd Sack, M.D., without hesitancy, speaks to the needed but daunting challenge of changing individual CO2 footprints, age and generational differences, real and specific ideas on what to do that do require self-discipline and commitment, that ‘green’ can save money, the critical ‘ballot box climate change’, that positive undertakings and adjustments are occurring but perhaps not fast enough, to make it a non-partisan opportunity because we all live on the planet, of resiliency, etc. 17:08 Todd Sack, M.D. climate change,green home,green life, gree doctor no no Jay Kuchera, M.D., pain management, speaks to barriers to proper pain management, the ethical, clinical, political and regulatory domains, medication and treatment costs, CDC and other guidelines, the need for proper clinical management, how cultural acceptances of suffering differ and set expectations, that improper treatment evokes the disease of desperation, differences in pain management now versus 25 years ago, that better patient quality of life is possible, etc. A very crux-of-the-matter discussion. http://floridapsych.org 33BDF8F4-4CB1-4F06-877D-E56DCBB5EDE9 Thu, 7 Sep 2023 19:19:40 -0400 Nitty-Gritty Reflections on Effective Pain Management Jay Kuchera, M.D., pain management, speaks to barriers to proper pain management, the ethical, clinical, political and regulatory domains, medication and treatment costs, CDC and other guidelines, the need for proper clinical management, how cultural acceptances of suffering differ and set expectations, that improper treatment evokes the disease of desperation, differences in pain management now versus 25 years ago, that better patient quality of life is possible, etc. A very crux-of-the-matter discussion. 33:38 Jay Kuchera, M.D. proper pain management, no no Tommy McGee, psychotherapist, addiction counselor, clergy, and black, takes us on a revealing tour of life in the black communities, how many black patients view the medical system, the barriers this produces in even approaching the system for prevention and treatment, insurance barricades, the role of the churches with this and other mental health problems, the need to ‘translate’ their culture, and to morph their tangible needs into real action and policy, etc. Honest and unrestrained comments from his personal and professional lives. https://floridapsych.org D552E1EB-E82C-4083-80E3-80A0719095AF Thu, 7 Sep 2023 19:15:30 -0400 Drug Abuse Issues Within The Black Community Tommy McGee, psychotherapist, addiction counselor, clergy, and black, takes us on a revealing tour of life in the black communities, how many black patients view the medical system, the barriers this produces in even approaching the system for prevention and treatment, insurance barricades, the role of the churches with this and other mental health problems, the need to ‘translate’ their culture, and to morph their tangible needs into real action and policy, etc. Honest and unrestrained comments from his personal and professional lives. 35:32 Tommy McGee LMHC, CAP drug abuse, black communities no no Fish biologist Dave Cannon candidly discusses his personal fears and emotions plus his professional responses to climate change, his preceptive ‘bush Alaska’ perspective, challenging our species to cooperately make real changes, solastalgia (loss of our homes), the need to commit with examples of personal changes to reduce our CO2 footprints, etc. Thought provoking, genuine, helpful. https://floridapsych.org AC036460-AE49-4B8E-BEED-41C5222EA929 Thu, 7 Sep 2023 19:07:49 -0400 Climate Change Thoughts From ‘Bush Alaska’ Fish biologist Dave Cannon candidly discusses his personal fears and emotions plus his professional responses to climate change, his preceptive ‘bush Alaska’ perspective, challenging our species to cooperately make real changes, solastalgia (loss of our homes), the need to commit with examples of personal changes to reduce our CO2 footprints, etc. Thought provoking, genuine, helpful. 17:08 Dave Cannon climate change,cannon,alaska,fish biologist no no Aldo Morales, M.D., psychiatrist and addictionologist, provides from experience a no-nonsense and balanced overview of cannabis use, issues with quality control of dispensary products, understanding addiction levels, the need for research and the topics being explored, worries if used in a still developing brain, the cannabis abuse disorder, etc. August 2023 https://interviewlibrary.info 1FBA3D02-E455-4576-B15A-C708B80DD53A Sun, 6 Aug 2023 19:30:30 -0400 Marijuana: A Realistic Update Aldo Morales, M.D., psychiatrist and addictionologist, provides from experience a no-nonsense and balanced overview of cannabis use, issues with quality control of dispensary products, understanding addiction levels, the need for research and the topics being explored, worries if used in a still developing brain, the cannabis abuse disorder, etc. August 2023 19:16 Aldo Morales, MD marijuana, also morales,side effects,research,clinical and non-clinical marijuana use, addiction definitions no no Linda Reihs is an educator, author, and substance abuse counselor. She promotes non-drug use with ‘knowing’ and not just ‘saying no’, teaching resilience, parents’ and siblings’ roles, not getting help to needy students especially when they move into middle school, keeping kids on a good track, the experiential preventive mode, literature to create ego-building strengths, framing designs for each day, of ‘no failures-just delayed successes,’ etc. This is a valuable perspective from many in-school experiences. https://interviewlibrary.info AB1E9A9B-2B9D-4D57-83E3-9E438561A6C0 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:22:02 -0400 Helping Young Children Resist Substance Abuse Linda Reihs is an educator, author, and substance abuse counselor. She promotes non-drug use with ‘knowing’ and not just ‘saying no’, teaching resilience, parents’ and siblings’ roles, not getting help to needy students especially when they move into middle school, keeping kids on a good track, the experiential preventive mode, literature to create ego-building strengths, framing designs for each day, of ‘no failures-just delayed successes,’ etc. This is a valuable perspective from many in-school experiences. 26:59 Linda Reihs elementary school,teaching about drug abuse no no Two different systems for psilocybin use. Wired Magazine posted an excellent podcast, presented here. Many clinical and political concerns. Worth a careful listen and discussion. June 2023 https://interviewlibrary.info 08D94A1D-E2FF-4AE5-8161-5034623A774C Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:41:13 -0400 Psilocybin Use in Oregon and Colorado. -- Two different systems Two different systems for psilocybin use. Wired Magazine posted an excellent podcast, presented here. Many clinical and political concerns. Worth a careful listen and discussion. June 2023 10:18 Wired.com psilocybin, oregon,colorado no no Jeff Singer, M.D., senior fellow at the Cato Institute, who gave Congressional testimony, speaks to the fascinating Iron Law of Prohibition issue, the need to overcome old mythologies, nuances, and stigmas about the problem, etc. A very lively, pithy, yet necessary historical and contemporary offering of hard reduction and other key insights and thoughts. In conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://interviewlibrary.info 04410F24-F668-446F-8D99-F9B90EDB0079 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:35:57 -0400 Real Experiences - How Policies Help Or Worsen The Substance Abuse Challenge. Jeff Singer, M.D., senior fellow at the Cato Institute, who gave Congressional testimony, speaks to the fascinating Iron Law of Prohibition issue, the need to overcome old mythologies, nuances, and stigmas about the problem, etc. A very lively, pithy, yet necessary historical and contemporary offering of hard reduction and other key insights and thoughts. In conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. 33:52 Jeff Singer, M,D. drug abuse, jeff singer, drug abuse policy, drug abuse prevention;treatment failures, Cato Institute,prohibition no no John Dyben, Ph.D., with a primarily psychosocial approach to addiction, but also of appropriate medication use, discusses that kids grow up and mature too quickly; of essential family and system treatments; that addiction is a chronic illness; of social-cultural message influences; to make ‘healthy’ the new norm; to connect to the whole person; the power of fellowship and conjoint family activities, etc. A reflective listen. In conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. May 2023 https://floridapsych.org 559B1986-E986-44FF-8471-3E7DEDF49DD0 Sat, 20 May 2023 17:37:22 -0400 The Power Of The Family and Other Systems in Adolescent Drug Abuse Treatment. John Dyben, Ph.D., with a primarily psychosocial approach to addiction, but also of appropriate medication use, discusses that kids grow up and mature too quickly; of essential family and system treatments; that addiction is a chronic illness; of social-cultural message influences; to make ‘healthy’ the new norm; to connect to the whole person; the power of fellowship and conjoint family activities, etc. A reflective listen. In conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. May 2023 36:23 John Dyben teenage substance abuse, treatment, family and substance abuse,john dyben no no Daryl Shorter, M.D., offers functional and pragmatic contexts of addiction, of what leads to successful remission, the key essentials of biological versus psychological origins, that all substance use is not always abuse, etc. April 2023 https://floridapsych.org 596EA6D7-4DB0-4DA2-8373-B3CEE834CA5B Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:09:28 -0400 Workable And Real Concepts About The Nature of Addiction. Daryl Shorter, M.D., offers functional and pragmatic contexts of addiction, of what leads to successful remission, the key essentials of biological versus psychological origins, that all substance use is not always abuse, etc. April 2023 36:07 Daryl Shorter,M.D. addiction, drug abuse, shorter,drug abuse treatment,addiction causes no no Benjamin Bowser, Ph.D., sociologist, gives the legacy’s history, that it still remains a very potent contributor to racism, of the cultural based post-traumatic slave syndrome, of what slavery did to the psychology of the slaves and how much of that still lives to this date, and of the origin and legacy of whiteness, Jim Crow, etc. Intriguing, captivating, perhaps painful, but so necessary to study and discuss. February 2023 https://floridapsych.org D458F986-DE52-4F95-9273-78D185E85D28 Mon, 6 Feb 2023 22:17:17 -0500 Slavery And Its Ongoing Psychosocial Legacy Benjamin Bowser, Ph.D., sociologist, gives the legacy’s history, that it still remains a very potent contributor to racism, of the cultural based post-traumatic slave syndrome, of what slavery did to the psychology of the slaves and how much of that still lives to this date, and of the origin and legacy of whiteness, Jim Crow, etc. Intriguing, captivating, perhaps painful, but so necessary to study and discuss. February 2023 22:07 Benjamin Bowser, Ph.D. slavery, benjamin bowser,post slavery stress syndrome no no Sarah Kawasaki, M.D,, details mixing buprenorphine and fentanyl. The mere number of fentanyl overdoses, be it knowing or not knowing fentanyl was consumed, requires preparing for possible clinical dangers of too rapidly using buprenorphine. Definite protocols are used and are being studied. Important information. https://interviewlibrary.info 24D57D27-A4BD-4526-93BF-7C7653CA4910 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:56:18 -0500 Clinical Issues -- Mixing Buprenorphine And Fentanyl Sarah Kawasaki, M.D,, details mixing buprenorphine and fentanyl. The mere number of fentanyl overdoses, be it knowing or not knowing fentanyl was consumed, requires preparing for possible clinical dangers of too rapidly using buprenorphine. Definite protocols are used and are being studied. Important information. 22:02 Sarah Kawasaki, M.D. fentanyl overdoses, buprenorphine,kawasaki,addiction no no Kimberly Aquaviva, Ph.D., M.S.W., begins with her family experiences and why they refused hospice care for her partner. She then gives a overview of current discriminations, inadequate training, and other challenges when hospice and LGBTQ+ patients should function together. She is also pleased some of the problems are slowly resolving. https://floridapsych.org E4EDF1EC-C5BF-4531-9442-C117C2E0BE59 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 11:23:38 -0500 LGBTQ+ And The Hospice Experience Kimberly Aquaviva, Ph.D., M.S.W., begins with her family experiences and why they refused hospice care for her partner. She then gives a overview of current discriminations, inadequate training, and other challenges when hospice and LGBTQ+ patients should function together. She is also pleased some of the problems are slowly resolving. 19:08 Kimberly Aquaviva, PhD, MSW HOSPICE, LGBTQ,AQUAVIVA,STIGMA no no Heather Howard., PhD, MSW,speaks to her study of how to address stigma, from those who express it to those who receive it. She talks to how this can impede a readiness to ask for help Leaves insights and thoughtful drives to action. Much of her work as been with shame, past traumas and /or substance abuse in women during pregnancy. Easy to understand yet scholarly. https://floridapsych.org FF7DD081-0AD3-425A-9480-BE7F204259AB Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:44:39 -0500 Stigma -- Cause and Effect Heather Howard., PhD, MSW,speaks to her study of how to address stigma, from those who express it to those who receive it. She talks to how this can impede a readiness to ask for help Leaves insights and thoughtful drives to action. Much of her work as been with shame, past traumas and /or substance abuse in women during pregnancy. Easy to understand yet scholarly. 22:02 Heather Howard, PhD, MSW stigma, mental health, heather howard, drug abuse, regnancy no no This old medication is finding a place in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. This is an overview of it's history and current use, especially now as an antidepressant. https://interviewlibrary.info 914AEC8C-11B2-4410-A6FB-FD2A796ABAE4 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:37:41 -0500 Dextromethorphan - An Old Medication With A New Psychiatric Role This old medication is finding a place in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. This is an overview of it's history and current use, especially now as an antidepressant. 26:41 Richard Jackson,M.D. antidepressants, dextromethorphan,richard jackson no no Stefan Pasternak, M.D., on how the therapist-patient relationship is the cornerstone of psychotherapy, and about the challenges of developing a goal for the therapy, the physiologic and medication aspects of therapy, of coming to an accurate diagnosis, cognitive versus psychodynamic techniques, psychological mindedness, when a change of therapist may be needed, etc. January 2023 https://floridapsych.org 6AB1787A-4E45-489E-88BB-BAD060DA3CB3 Mon, 6 Feb 2023 22:11:20 -0500 Psychotherapy - How To Frame It, How To Use It Stefan Pasternak, M.D., on how the therapist-patient relationship is the cornerstone of psychotherapy, and about the challenges of developing a goal for the therapy, the physiologic and medication aspects of therapy, of coming to an accurate diagnosis, cognitive versus psychodynamic techniques, psychological mindedness, when a change of therapist may be needed, etc. January 2023 23:24 Stefan Pasternak, M.D. psychotherapy no no Rakesh Jain, M.D., gives its history, how it works, why it is so different and its enticing future, the roles of glutamate and GABA, nasal versus intravenous forms, the value of concurrent psychotherapy, etc. Succinct and thorough. November 2022 https://interviewlibrary.info ED201736-5681-44A8-BFD4-EA6B919AA7F1 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:08:03 -0500 These Wires Carry Words! - Broadcast on July 1, 1946, by Advances in Research, this 15 minute radio piece is an excellent, fluid and valuable historical review of our developing communication tools, with stories about, and credits to, the scientists and thinkers who started the process that brought us to our ever-expanding dependence on electronic communications. It has a delightful 1940’s flare. From the public domain. https://floridapsych.org 88104A2A-A090-42CF-A260-CA2496F87C83 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:00:02 -0500 From the February 1937 Liberty Magazine interview, as told to George Viereck, the distinctive inventor accurately predicts much of our current world, on war, the changing of women’s roles, energy, environmental and social shifts, computers, the internet, etc. He was incorrect on some items, but perhaps only as of yet. 11 Minutes. Observant & thoughtworthy. Adapted from YouTube and Magellan Streaming. October 2022. https://floridapsych.org 0CF1C671-0277-419A-8E7B-F01B23D62002 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:50:46 -0500 A 14 minute audio from the National Association of Manufacturer’s 1950’s educational and advocacy piece of the then appreciations and concerns with useable and sustainable water, including draughts and floods, in our community lives and our biosphere. Imagine what the producers would say now, over 65 years later https://floridapsych.org B1F33CC3-6320-438F-ABEE-2A50322818DC Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:48:29 -0500 Larry Bush, M.D., infectious disease specialist, details the history of this virus, its characteristics, hosts and vectors, the already existing treatments and unique aspects of the monkeypox vaccine, the relationship to smallpox, how to approach such an infection, the reappearance of polio and measles, and a true overview and insightful look at the three real and desired endpoints of vaccine development and use. https://interviewlibrary.info EB6115FE-303D-4F1F-B058-AD278E74CEC8 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 17:12:23 -0400 For Doctor’s Day, 2022, at the West Palm Beach VA Hospital, psychiatrist Abbey Strauss spoke that physicians must accept they are also regular people with the full inventory of emotional problems, how to deal with compassion and other fatigues, the high physician suicide rate, to not be alone, how to get and use help, and the decisive value of keeping themselves healthy, honest, and not embarrassed or scared. These themes actually apply to everyone. https://interviewlibrary.info 174FBA0D-17D9-4813-8912-19842AE10BFC Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:44:03 -0400 *Climate Change Questions That Psychiatrists Need To Ask Both Themselves and Their Patients - Psychiatrists Beth Hasse and David Pollack pose such questions, including those about eco-anxiety and when to - or not to - bring these issues into the treatment activity. Very timely given the current worldwide heat waves. Much talk of how vital and evolving diagnostic and treatment strategies are developing to proportion treatments to all existent domains of life, which now include climate matters. https://interviewlibrary.info E4B07E03-F4EE-424C-B2A8-42BF2F024450 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:39:41 -0400 Carl Fisher, M.D, psychiatrist at Columbia University, argues that ‘disease’ is the wrong concept as he outlines the urge leading to addictive behaviors, that it oversimplifies, what is the place of free will, the three broad reasons fostering addictions, various social mitigators, long term outcomes, and his own recovery from alcoholism. Posted also with the Palm Beach Medical Society Opiate Task Force. https://interviewlibrary.info 9E503248-849B-4D4C-9FF0-284C50C6D108 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:51:16 -0400 Maria, using only her first name, candidly shares her feelings and life being the parent of the adult mentally ill. She discusses the process of learning and accepting this reality, the parental pain, the differences between she, whose children are still alive, and those whose children died by suicide or otherwise, the importance of helping others and getting support groups, to find the right questions to ask, of when one must let go for a period, of one’s personal life, etc. She is a platform from which to gain insight and strength. https://interviewlibrary.info 56E36341-04FC-4464-9ABE-7C8C22072432 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:45:36 +0000 Former US Drug Czar Robert DuPont, M.D., in 1997, outlines the theories of all addictions, what it does to the brain, the roles of pleasure, honesty, character, family and background, risk-taking aversion or comfort, preventions and treatments, the importance of AA and NA, the relative risks of some becoming addicted or not, nicotine and alcohol use, etc. He wrote “The Selfish Brain.” This interview contains so much wisdom about the same problems that continue to exist after 25 years. Recorded in 1997; reposted June 2022. https://interviewlibrary.info B9004AE7-2530-4B60-B105-6D359437C447 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:24:03 -0400 Priti Kothari, child psychiatrist, outlines how the different age groups suffered differently during the pandemic, the educational and social pressures and delays, the need perhaps of a gap year to catch up, disruptive behaviors with the reasoning fundamental to treatment approaches, etc. Thoughtful concerns about what happened and how to offset any setbacks. https://interviewlibrary.info 32CE8DD7-02AF-4BAA-AD30-BE5F81EB28B7 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 07:15:21 +0000 Tara Gomes, epidemiologist in Ontario, Canada, speaks to enlightening research that larger quantities of take home Buprenorphine and methadone, and as such are multi-day dose packets, can be safe and productive in stabilized patients. The project was partially in response to covid caused travel restrictions. Some of the results was that this strategy reduced barriers, the fears of increased overdoses were unfounded, and it maintained treatment. This is like the U.S. methadone maintenance clinic model but within the Canadian structure. https://interviewlibrary.info C526D147-69B6-47F8-8FED-F38348EA007D Sat, 4 Jun 2022 22:51:24 -0400 Bill Durston, MD, emergency room physician and former US Marine marksman, gives a necessary overview of gun violence statistics and his thoughts on how to reduce the suffering. http://www.floridapsych.org 6DADFF8A-F429-42A0-9654-6EF54CE56132 Sat, 4 Jun 2022 22:39:56 +0000 A forensic psychologist gives insight into many cases in which he examined people who committed deadly violence. This includes young teenager offenders as well. His data and opinions come from a mixture of hard experience with these defendants. http://www.floridapsych.org 75DDCF74-F89C-4E9C-A930-A1E5FC5BD399 Sat, 4 Jun 2022 21:40:06 -0400 Steve Keen, M.D., gives a very detailed discussion of his real-time, on-going emergency room program, with specifics on how to rapidly stabilize, start medication assisted treatment, give psychosocial interventions and follow up referrals, deal with shame or patient’s hesitancy, the challenging omnipresence of fentanyl and related new drugs, etc. Done with the Palm Beach County Medical Society Opiate Task Force. http://www.katenagroup.org CA90EB15-DF76-47B4-99FE-E2949EF96C3F Fri, 13 May 2022 21:05:21 -0400 Journalist, and former opiate abuser Maia Szalavitz, defines harm reduction as keeping people from getting hurt rather than stopping them from getting high, that needle exchange encourages treatment, of needing good coping skills before giving up the substance, what changed her life, her work to promote harm reduction, etc. An honest and energetic discussion. Done with the Palm Beach County Medical Society Opiate Task Force. https://interviewlibrary.info 459AA1E7-7A74-4ABA-B0E3-F03BFD06F5B8 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:28:40 -0400 Elizabeth Evans, PhD, associate professor at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, reports that giving Suboxone to jailed opiate using prisoners significantly reduced legal recidivism and other post release relapse and morbidity. Listen to the encouraging details of her the study, and to her current and related future work. Done in collaboration the Palm Beach County Medical Society Opiate Task Force. https://www.interviewlibrary.info F0FDAA80-A8A1-4D6B-BD79-94A8BF07FF58 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:28:52 -0400 Roz Malmaud, PhD, and Andy Rosen, PhD, note that patients are now focusing more on the pre-Covid, usual problems. Both discuss, however, issues with telemedicine’s legal and insurance matters, being unable to give patients questionnaires to complete or handouts for them to use, to see how they interact in the waiting rooms, the real paradigm shifts away from traditional therapy arrangements and schedules, and of how patients must learn how to tolerate social uncertainty, etc. The need for telemedicine during the pandemic brought many therapeutic methods to new notions that need refinement and integration insofar as to how we now communicate and interact. The tools are different. https://interviewlibrary.info 132CBB30-099C-40F4-AC5F-F9E7B3FEE09C Sun, 10 Apr 2022 06:58:51 -0400 Elizabeth Evans, PhD, associate professor at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, reports that giving Suboxone to jailed opiate using prisoners significantly reduced legal recidivism and other post release relapse and morbidity. Listen to the details of her the study and her current and related future work. Done in collaboration the Palm Beach County Medical Society Opiate Task Force. https://interviewlibrary.info D7094A81-5C9F-4E74-AC25-CFB96B5EB175 Sat, 9 Apr 2022 18:26:12 -0400 Roger Ekirch, PhD, a historian at Virginia Tech, on our different sleep patterns that were normal before the industrial revolution. A fascinating look at sleep patterns, the first and second sleeps, and the social and biological drives and basis of how we sleep. https://interviewlibrary.info 3A706A8E-B7D4-459C-861C-F48593E616E3 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:30:27 -0400 Lynn Webster, M.D., discusses issues of over and under use of pain medications, his research on dosing and response issues, the critical psychological components in pain management, the correct use of non-opioid medications and non-medicinal pain treatments, changing attitudes towards pain management, etc. An articulate and experienced based discussion. Done in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society https://katenagroup.org A20D8C96-304B-4841-B2B7-D573D79428AD Sat, 26 Feb 2022 07:12:10 -0500 Lori Ann Post, Ph.D., describes the dramatic recent increase in overdose deaths in this group, gender and other demographics, causes, interventions, and the on-going studies to better define and reduce this horrible social and emotional affliction. Done with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. February 2022. https://interviewlibrary.info 3C8C3DBA-1829-4899-BBC2-DBB1E908D0DB Wed, 9 Feb 2022 20:59:54 -0500 Luke Elms, M.D., straightforwardly addresses ERAS’s (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) beneficial medical and psychological strategies for compassionate pain control, of faster recovery with fewer complications, to help patients emotionally prepare for surgery and how this may reduce post-surgery pain leading to subsequent improper pain medication use, surgery and pain control in patients with opiate use problems, etc. Done with the Palm Beach Medical Society Opiate Task Force https://interviewlibrary.info/ 83502D99-1B01-4BE9-8506-F2DE111AB23E Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:34:50 -0500 Larry Bush, M.D., from Florida, explains mutations, monoclonal antibodies, vaccine history and use, boosters, B cells and T cells, and the safe use of the potentially game-changing arrivals of the Pfizer and Merck medications. https://interviewlibrary.info 1BD6929A-CCC1-4EA4-AF70-7B3223AFDE49 Sun, 2 Jan 2022 18:41:07 -0500 Steve Chambers, M.D, will hire these physicians to help them return to a fuller and productive life. He talks of the joy, pitfalls, rules, approaches, and real gifts evolving from these opportunities. Part of the Physician’s Wellness Project of the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://interviewlibrary.info DB325507-B528-467D-9E7E-FE6FBED236E5 Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:11:15 +0000 Darci McNally, M.S.W., Director of Support at the Lynn Cancer Institute in Florida, speaks of how they address patients with cancer, the emotional needs, the psychological fatigue, different interventions, community supports, etc. This is a heartfelt, valuable, and seasoned guide for patient’s and their families during the cancer experience https://floridapsych.org F0D4F3C2-03D2-48C9-952F-D79355056B9A Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:25:48 -0500 Ludmila de Faria, psychiatrist, conveys her approach to explaining and treating this disorder, its historical and biological origins, the diagnostic nuances, and the necessary interaction of the medical and psychological domains. She also comments on what happens when marijuana is added to this condition. https://interviewlibrary.info 54A908E6-4A48-4CA3-AD88-1337284FAC62 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:54:16 +0000 Lynn Kohan, M.D., an anesthesiologist, speaks to the attitudes towards, and the effectiveness and strategies of, using buprenorphine to obtain pain and psychological relief in both treated and untreated opioid using surgical patients. She discusses the MOUD - a acronym for the Medication treatment of Opioid Use Disorder - in regards to both the critical medical, surgical, and psychological clinical treatment concerns and protocols, discharge planning, etc. Produced in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society https://interviewlibrary.info 6F171B78-8F40-4449-AEB1-B662C71D33B3 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 06:55:59 -0500 Andrew Herring, M.D., and Arianna Campbell, P.A., outline, give history, and reflect on opioid using people presenting to an ER, of how this technique better engages patients and gives more rapid symptom relief, when and how to use these dosing strategies, of the areas that are still unknown and need study, of the rising opioid overdose deaths and addiction, and, most critically, to the definite psychological benefits this approach gives to all involved. Produced in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://katenagroup.org 399BDD1B-A6C9-4AB9-BB8C-CB73CD769A01 Sat, 6 Nov 2021 09:24:26 -0400 Christine McMichael, executive director of the Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation of Massachusetts, speaks of the hospice mandate despite the Covid world, and how, with commitment and resilience, the hospice community rose to that obligation. She also speaks to the emotional tolls and reactions within the hospice staff and the patients and families for whom they provided service. https://floridapsych.org 49DF320E-E46D-4CD6-89AF-AAFBC1C48C3F Sun, 24 Oct 2021 09:04:28 -0400 Gary Belkin, M.D., psychiatrist, and former Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Health Department, on why he sees the present climate changes as so extraordinarily urgent and critical, and how communities and individuals can, without rhetoric or panic, implement essential changes using concepts such as the ‘social climate,’ etc. Timely. https://floridapsych.org 98524D99-B3C6-4E6E-91BA-BCF8E9720BE9 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:59:59 -0400 Alan Schwartz, M.D., now an addictionologist, on his addiction, the gut-level nature of addiction, of absolutely needing others to undo his addiction and failures, the shame and stigma hurdles, the on-going maintenance of recovery, and how it did not destroy his career. Produced in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://interviewlibrary.info 9971C96E-BBB9-44B3-8B1C-BF0C37CB06CA Sun, 3 Oct 2021 05:47:33 -0400 Four mental health providers share their personal stories. They speak to the urgent need to plan for and teach both community and mental health resilience as we face climate changes. Done in collaboration with the Climate Psychiatry Alliance. September 2021 https://www.katenagroup,org 70165DDD-2702-4FA0-8AE4-67BEC05C08CD Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:51:21 -0400 Caroline Dumont, M.D., from Yale University, outlines the frequent and critical impacts of prolonged hot weather and heat waves on our mental health, suicide rates, productivity, problems with access to staying cool, medical issues, etc. A brief but very timely synopsis to consider. Done conjointly with the Climate Psychiatry Alliance. https://floridapsych.org 1E1991AF-A51B-4697-855F-801EB41110F5 Sat, 4 Sep 2021 18:11:39 -0400 Larry Bush, M.D., infectious disease specialist and researcher, plainly yet scientifically reviews the mRNA history, risk/benefits, on-going studies, mutations and variants, how vaccinations work, boosters, etc., and the true benefits they give the recipients. https://floridapsych.org 4A65C29A-310B-4C6F-8268-5357970B8D7B Sat, 21 Aug 2021 19:45:01 -0400 Richard Morgan, D.O., explicitly tells how his addiction started, grew out of control, his legal problems including lengthy jail time, and what he learned and uses to support his on-going recovery. An extraordinarily honest and grassroots unmasking. Done jointly with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://floridapsych.com E558C9D8-A9C7-4C38-B889-1EA67884F1F2 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:41:53 -0400 . Kay Roussos-Ross, M.D., obstetrician and psychiatrist, clearly outlines the concurrent challenges insofar as screening, legal and postpartum issues, perinatal care, medications for cravings or psychiatric conditions, community services, etc. Done in partnership with the Palm Beach County Medical Society https://interviewlibrary.info 5A9D8E49-9F0F-4D0E-8A41-329F245531FD Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:24:21 -0400 A Novel Physical Therapy Approach To Pain Reduction. Physical Therapist Jeff Frankart describes the history and use of an evolving new approach to pain, without needing PT machines, advanced while he worked with combat injured soldiers in US Military Hospitals, the role and reduction of pain medication use, that after training it can be done at home, etc. https://interviewlibrary.info 8590C1D9-AC40-4436-B229-B36EBCEA9601 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:09:51 -0400 Saerina Tauritz speaks to how she grew up and the style of her life given her parent's frightful history and experiences. She is a 2G. Her mother escaped from a death march, Much more. https://floridapsych.org 8D0AD0E4-E1EA-4D63-9026-6742A34AA19E Sun, 4 Apr 2021 07:46:06 -0400 Richard Saitz, M.D, from Boston, speaks to the strengths, weaknesses, and importance of standardized scales such as the SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment), to identify patients with risky substance use patterns that need acknowledgement and treatment. Conjointly produced with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://katenagroup.org 021118BD-6A4E-472A-A758-1557A1D827BF Mon, 8 Mar 2021 07:58:44 -0500 Peter Grinspoon, M.D., from Boston, speaks to his own addiction and recovery. He follows with a frank and energetic focus on the how and why of addicted physicians, the role of medications and buprenophine, what is helpful to recovery, the position of regulatory agencies, basic definitions of addiction, etc. Done in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. February 2021 https://floridapsych.org A221716B-AD7B-48D8-90AB-C448F69DB0F5 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:48:24 -0500 Sean Fogler, M.D., discusses his history and recovery. He addresses key mental health needs for physicians, professional attributes that can impede recovery, stigma, personal connections, how he maintains recovery, addiction as a disease, etc., all done with sincerity, candor and hope. This interview done with the Palm Beach County Medical Society Medlinks. January 2021 https://:floridapsych.org 5CBEB623-5063-49CD-9BEE-77B041673ED0 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:20:53 -0500 Robert Gould, MD, reminds us these devices remain to be real dangers to our ecosystems and our lives and community. He speaks to the history, the treaties, and what is being done or needed to to prevent the very real dangers. https://floridapsych.org 2FE655B4-1474-44E8-A51B-278BD4DEAC84 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:29:38 -0500 Larry Bush, M.D., infectious disease specialist, discusses the origin and expected clinical benefits of the vaccines now appearing, when to use them, of multiple vaccinations, different age and risk groups, etc. November 2020. https://floridapsych.org 12CD83F8-29EA-4AC5-923D-58F52BB85E4A Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:58:50 -0500 Kathleen Brady, M.,D., Ph.D., from the Medical University of South Carolina, addresses the changing relationships in our society to marijuana as a medicine. She speaks to what is known and not known about the common and current formulations of cannabis use, what clinical signals are being seen, the need for additional studies, etc. November 2020 https://floridapsych.org BE4842E3-6824-4096-B03E-A615D8CFC6AA Fri, 6 Nov 2020 07:06:10 -0500 Benjamin Bowser, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, California State University, speaks directly and openly to the various material aspects of racism, and that ground level cultural changes must occur for further tangible and substantive changes to occur. October 2020 http://floridapsych.org 3A446A14-762B-4443-8E61-95BC6F736647 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:16:05 -0400 Lise Van Susteren, M.D., proposes that stresses produce an ‘Emotional Inflammation.’ She wrote a book about it, in which she discusses this interesting concept, its origins and manifestations, and the practical ways to reduce it. She discusses the covid and climate change stresses as well. https://floridapsych.org F347CE8B-1510-4DBB-8B1B-73AD35DCCEFE Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:26:01 -0400 ? Roz Malmaud, Ph.D., and Any Rosen, Ph.D., both seasoned psychotherapists, discuss some of changes, themes, and pivot points that telemedicine and the Covid crisis produce, and how it may modify – or not -- the styles and goals of psychotherapy. https://floridapsych.org BD850BBA-9A03-403D-A65E-3E1B985A9B05 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:18:27 -0400 Bashyam Iyengar, M.D., returns to expand on the reality of these issues, with a focus on the growing incidence of food insecurity, the types and origins of insecurity, interventions, etc., and the interplays within the above items. This is further highlighted by the current hurricane season overlapping the covid need for service reallocations and therefore limits of support systems. https://floridapsych.org D45B811A-7F02-46AA-B1A2-4BE2838F19B7 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:31:35 -0400 Philip Landrigan, M.D., from Boston College, explains the nature, origin, and health impact of particulate matter in our air, that it can cause preterm births, cardiovascular and other diseases, of the wholesome advances we had made to reduce it, but now of worrisome new set-backs. https://floridapsych.org 36A568CC-94D6-42C8-9A01-E13FF87C44DE Sat, 8 Aug 2020 06:40:12 -0400 Travis Rieder, Ph.D., a bioethicist at Johns Hopkin Medical School, speaks to the problems he had in getting proper medical guidance to stop his pain medicine use after personally suffering a brutal accident. He is candid and open to the benefits and concerns of opioid use, acute versus chronic pain, and the need to educate prescribers how to properly start, and how to properly discontinue, pain medications. This is co-posted with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://floridapsych.org B40030A9-D5CB-4286-9E82-CBF48E727B95 Tue, 4 Aug 2020 15:28:58 -0400 Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, professor of psychiatry at the University of Heidelberg, gives a clear, 5 minute overview of brain function, socialization, problems with isolation, of how social network size is associated with survival, management, etc., both with covid and other crises. This, with permission, is the audio of his YouTube talk. https://floridapsych.org 069A5B48-07C2-4FB2-86B4-99B3FBBB58F8 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:22:52 -0400 A friend sent me this link. I am still looking for hard data on the producers. Many thanks to them, however. This piece is too important not to immediately distribute. July 2020 https://floridapsych.org 2BAF07A8-5F41-4C0D-9518-B5A006DD8E5B Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:28:55 -0400 Kenneth Goodman, MD, a medical ethicist from Miami, candidly speaks to the state of, and changes within, medicine’s proper use of opioids, legitimate pain, addiction, medical education, the philosophy of medication marketing, the history of Pain As The 5th Vital Sign notions, etc. This is done in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://floridapsych.org 753B1487-1CB2-43CC-8155-BCD7B112D6C3 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 07:19:55 -0400 Bashyam Iyendar, M.D., practices family medicine with the homeless in Northeast Florida. He offers his observations about the not often considered associations of climate change (e.g., storms, etc.) and other similar events (e.g., Covid-19, etc.) that could also cause a fall into homelessness, and of how communities should understand, change, prepare, and respond. https://floridapsych.org C4ADB9C9-B767-487D-BD20-19F81BA68098 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 11:33:58 -0400 In June 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled, in a 6-3 decision, that job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender is prohibited by law. This has been called one of the most important legal decisions regarding the LGBT rights in the United States. An untold number of people suffer many mental health complications because of the fear of discrimination. Attached is the October 2019 oral argument and read the decision at https://interviewlibrary.info/expertsspeak/SCOTUS-BOSTOCK-JUNE2020.pdf It’s important to know the logic and the details https://flordiapsych.org 97A1ADFF-F6C0-4540-A44E-6225B9C70B8B Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:30:27 -0400 Samantha Brooker and Kathleen Diamond from the Old Colony Hospice in Massachusetts, discuss the challenges for family, patients, and staff, as they deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, wanting to keep the hospice mandates, and trying to safely help everyone during this time of extraordinary multiple human tests. Hosted by the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://floridapsych.info 8D131603-3395-43C4-9C02-93330F031A36 Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:15:49 -0400 Robert Stutman, retired chief of the NYC DEA office, now works to reduce the origins and impacts of the opioid use disorder, about the on-going high overdose statistics, of political and socially meaningful issues of awareness, treatments, and stigma hurdles, etc. He also has concern about its co-morbidity with the covid pandemic. Many interesting thoughts. This episode is the project of the Palm Beach County Medical Society, and is co-posted with us. https://interviewlibrry.info 01B2F0BA-086C-40C0-A3F8-ACECD28D1848 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:28:30 -0400 Dolores Malaspina, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, Mt Sinai Medical School, New York, on heat’s association to pre-term birth, to the combination of heat, use of psychiatric medications, and pregnancy, and also to the data suggesting later resultant psychiatric and medical problems, etc https://floridapsych.org 36755799-2C1B-4E4C-9DED-6BF8C40721BB Mon, 1 Jun 2020 06:33:02 -0400 Carol Matthews, M.D., from the University of Florida, speaks to the history of this class of molecules, and to the current research exploring its potential role as a psychotherapeutic agent. https://floridapsych.org 6320370B-CAEF-48D4-957E-6E79DD28FFE2 Sun, 24 May 2020 07:11:19 -0400 Psychiatrist Samantha Saltz and Psychologist Robert Spiro engage in a lively and practical discussion on dealing with behavioral pressures and changes, fear and uncertainty, parental authority, honesty, the role of language style in families, etc., during this crisis. Hosted by the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://floridapsych.org 7B8F8DA9-D5A0-4AE6-83CA-7DDE5310C28D Mon, 18 May 2020 07:26:52 -0400 Rakesh Jain, M.D., a psychopharmacologist, provides a straightforward and detailed overview of glutamate’s multiple key roles in medicine and psychiatric functions https://floidapsych.org 8785DEE8-D8A7-40A3-9645-51227B6A51CB Thu, 7 May 2020 08:23:52 -0400 Drs. Pasternack, Schillinger and Strauss panel a detailed discussion of the current and potential long term post-pandemic effects of these stresses on physicians and others, with attention to time tested strategies and practical interventions. Hosted by the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://floridapsych.org 9743BE84-7398-4221-BC7E-FF341643F50D Mon, 4 May 2020 07:47:23 -0400 Infectious disease specialist Larry Bush, M.D., explains the concept and how it is used, especially in public health decisions. Timely information given the re-opening of areas of our community. He also updates regarding transmission, treatment and vaccine developments https://floridapsych.org 486FBB48-4C76-462E-ABA2-6E1F8C817D3E Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:15:18 -0400 Ramsey Pevsner, M.D., speaks with details on stress issues among physicians and their mental health issues, including the increasing suicide rates. This matter merges with the additional Covid-19 induced stress levels. These concepts also apply to many other professionals. Recorded February 2020, before the pandemic. https://floridapsych.org DB39A588-AC64-4550-B822-010B657BF795 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:48:39 -0400 Hosted April 16, 2020, from the Palm Beach County Medical Society, these are some of the more established, practical, and durable suggestions to psychologically steady all of us through the related anxieties. https://floridapsych.org 5C8F0003-B290-42BE-904D-84A8E4C87AE9 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:45:22 -0400 This is real but under discussed challenge. Three psychiatric nurses speak to maintaining good care and how telemedicine doesn’t always work with these patients. Valarie Kolbert, ARNP, Keith Jones, ARNP, Jorge Padron, ARNP. https://floridapsych.org 7FA961CE-63EA-4638-A227-1D38B34C6BEE Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:10:21 -0400 Andy Rosen is a psychologist who discusses the mixture of established and additional approaches needed for pandemic related anxiety, but also about how patients can better know who to choose as a psychotherapist, especially given the large number of internet offerings for psychotherapy. https:://floridapsych.org 70461581-9439-4651-A2F6-B5084094CC14 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:13:33 -0400 Hosted on April 2, 2020 by the Palm Beach County Medical Society, on issues and self-management ideas of stress and other changes facing everyone in health care, including office staff. https://loridapsych.org 353CBBA6-11B0-4027-90C9-85BDA3F20D98 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:17:27 -0400 Brent Schillinger, M.D., gives an thoughtful synopsis and dialogue on how to identify and address the anxiety and emotional responses to COVID-19 in themselves and in their patients, with uncluttered and frank ideas. (This episode is conjointly posted with the Palm Beach County Medical Society) http://www.floridapsych.org 9190D7B7-9F41-43D6-AA2D-CDCDB1C8073D Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:23:04 -0400 Brian Schaflin, MSW, treats teenagers and young adults for e-gaming and internet addiction. He discusses the etiology and offers a workable treatment model. https://wwwfloridapsych.org 14058A21-44BE-4449-9CEE-A5AB9659F3F9 Sat, 7 Mar 2020 07:40:46 -0500 Larry Bush, M.D., specializes in infectious diseases. He explains vaccines, their uses and safety, real roles, new developments, etc. This podcast was done in partnership with the Palm Beach County Medical Society. https://floridapsych.org CD040514-CD85-4D19-B379-7BE6D22456C8 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 07:54:31 -0500 Roz Malmaud, Ph.D., discusses what is all too common a palpably disruptive and destructive reality in many lives. She outlines the familiar characteristics and offers one therapeutic approach to the victims. https://floridapsych.org F0748470-154D-40E7-8747-7B1E3966D955 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:11:55 -0500 Veterinarian Sid Lehr on the interwoven roles we and the bees have for our ecosystems and survival https://www.floridapsych.org C021F57E-BE1A-49DE-85CD-AE42D8ED70A5 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 09:14:23 -0500 Psychiatrist Bruce Saltz speaks to the concerns, etiology, nature of, and recommendations to prevent and lessen the burnout. Done in partnership with the Palm Beach County Medical Society http://katenagroup.org B0412B30-08BC-48B9-8C16-5E45A5AC4637 Sun, 9 Feb 2020 07:39:48 -0500 Larry Bush, M.D., who specializes in infectious diseases, gives a succinct overview of the virus, the specific history, of medical and social concerns, how to manage, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 68BAD93C-EE00-45F3-940F-5EFDE571D1B8 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:17:52 -0500 Anthony Miller, a physician and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, is part of the international EMR Scientist group’s petition to the UN and WHO to further study growing concerns and a growing database suggesting medical ill effects result from current extensive exposure to electromagnetic radiation, including fertility, cancer, developmental, school Wi-Fi, and other issues. The rise of the 5G cell phone system has unique concerns. This under-considered public health concern is discussed by Dr. Miller. https://www.floridapsych.org EE938BA7-ECE2-48B3-8754-BA3A8C798BFC Wed, 8 Jan 2020 17:48:58 -0500 Shortly after Robert Kennedy’s assassination in 1968, Fred Rogers, also known as Mr. Rogers, addressed the issue of the impact on young children of the extensive media coverage of violence. This is a four minute excerpt from a show that spoke to these issues. The concerns are equally true today and what better gift to give our children than stimulating ideas in the adults around those children on how to cope with problems that are increasingly prevalent. https://floridapsych.org CBB9EB38-DE89-4780-84E1-D637294FF590 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:10:30 -0500 Carissa Caban Aleman is a psychiatrist at Florida International University. She talks of her work in post hurricane Puerto Rico, gives us her hands-on experiences and templates on preparation and interventions, emotional issues, community activity, and also speaks to impending climate crises and changes that will need this type of planning and coordination’s. https://www.floridapsych.org 82421915-C345-436F-8860-52F1B96FC713 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:44:46 -0500 In 1999 the US Supreme heard argument and decided on issues that people with mental disabilities can live in the community, with caveats. Hear the argument and Judge Ginsberg read the decision. http://www.floridapsych.org AA53D481-54F8-44F0-8B05-AAC61D588D91 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 07:12:49 -0500 Terrance Glassman, an architect, was involved in the concepts and actual design of the space stations living spaces. He talks to the history and amazing challenges and notions necessary for the project. http://www.floridapsych.org AA4D9FDE-7BE9-4DE5-8F49-E76B02397E31 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:41:22 -0500 David Pollack, M.D., speaks to timely issues that include the CAARE program, the critical need to further train health care providers and others, of climate change first responders, the ‘once you know’ concept, his genuine belief that much can be done to prepare for the changes, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 6887C04A-136E-4014-A967-2C992E876F0E Tue, 1 Oct 2019 07:27:57 -0400 Janet Lewis, M.D., speaks to what is also being called ‘eco-anxiety’, about the emerging fears and anxieties stemming from climate changes, when people are overwhelmed by the rush of complex political and scientific declarations, of the need to discuss strategies to help adults and children deal with what they read and hear, the role of hope and advocacy, and so on. http://www.floridapsych.org 8FA090C8-5B9F-4E53-85E7-75A87B34D4FF Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:31:20 -0400 Elizabeth Hasse, M.D., defines air pollution, that the WHO ranks it as a crisis, and that the inhaled particles cause various psychiatric and medical diseases in our bodies. She also speaks to the importance of, and how to discuss air pollution, even with children. http://www.floridapsych.org 5E667CCC-B681-433D-A8C4-217FE46C05AD Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:39:33 -0400 Aric Attas, an artist, twice suffered from cancers. Out of necessity he found ways to use art and music to ease his suffering. He now gives those techniques to others. He also speaks about the Arts in Medicine associated with the University of Florida and involvement in local cancer treatment centers. He was a guest on NPR in June 2019 http://www.floridapsych.org DB7A3419-563E-43C7-8991-54452646B197 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 06:13:56 -0400 Robin Cooper, MD., describes growing research and concerns that heat waves do indeed alter behavior, including increased suicide and other violence, productivity, medical concerns and the need for proper hydration and cooling, education, interventions, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 91C33ED9-12F3-42CC-8AEB-6A2583C76E11 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:32:15 -0400 Insights From History That Explain Mental Health Approaches and Treatments. Fernando E Forcen, M.D. and Ph.D., psychiatrist and health historian, reviews the evolution of these topics from antiquity, through the Renaissance and later, mixing science and migrations, other cultural and societal issues up through today, etc., and the absolute value of this knowledge in modern mental health care. http://www.floridapsych.org 6211187D-8579-42B4-84E6-2A97A3628854 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:14:33 -0400 Andy Butler, M.D., researcher and clinician, updates on these biological systems and the current and hopeful future roles they will play in psychopharmacology. http://www.floridapsych.org 2F20AC50-B726-4C7E-BF3B-206E5D333B20 Mon, 1 Jul 2019 06:56:25 -0400 Samantha Saltz, MD, on diagnosis, interventions and treatments, family dynamics, marijuana use in this age group. http://www.floridapsych.org 07F6B85F-A6F5-4AFC-BD01-9EF4FDDB26EB Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:21:42 -0400 The court asked if this is a legal, religious, medical, or other issue. On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas statute banning abortion, that a right to abortion was implicit in the 14th Amendment as a right to privacy. Psychological aspects were also discussed. Soon again to be in the courts, this background might help. This is the 1972 hearing. http://www.floridapsych.org D7A1E262-9FD2-4D17-8227-005D1AB3AA33 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:55:52 -0400 The court asked if this is a legal, religious, medical, or other issue. On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas statute banning abortion, that a right to abortion was implicit in the 14th Amendment as a right to privacy. Psychological aspects were also discussed. Soon again to be in the courts, this background might help. This is the 1971 hearing. http://www.floridapsych.org 9108AB8A-BECE-47D4-A7F3-3B6A699E58DA Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:51:55 -0400 Paul Hart. M.D., volunteered at Moria, the Greek Refugee Camp[. He reports of the medical and psychiatric services and needs the camps, costs, supply chains, reasons for the migration, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org EE3E9456-2E09-4188-B422-EA33B76F88B8 Sat, 11 May 2019 15:58:12 -0400 Peter Wilk, M.D., a psychiatrist, gives a history and updates on the public health hazards of nuclear devices and weapons. He believes they provide more psychological insecurity than security, and he provides approaches and links to reduce the ruinous and unapologetic biosocial blows of nuclear weapon use and when unintended problems occur with other nuclear devices. http://www.floridapsych.org 00A3994E-C7ED-4F24-8977-8D46573CE0DF Sun, 5 May 2019 07:06:59 -0400 Maureen McCue, MD, speaks to the impacts on our food supply and life style changes associated with declining bee and other pollinator population declinessTYLE http://www.floridapsych.org 97942D16-05BE-4DB3-BB43-5CEEC063E2D2 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:31:50 -0400 Susan Clayton, PhD, social psychologist,, on how climate changes can impact mental health. http://www.floridapsych.org E8059CEE-7792-494E-BF9F-FE58FE9FF303 Sat, 20 Apr 2019 09:50:44 -0400 Rhonda Goodman takes her U.S. nursing students to Guatemala for clinical rotations. An amazing programs http://www.floridapsych.org 5F5FDF05-EB67-4CAF-A7B9-7B598D6A9F44 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 07:39:13 -0400 Ely Niromand speaks of the nature and effects of ACES on later life physical and emotional health. She gives details and a rating scale, and how tis concept is growing in its use. http://www.floridapsych.org B35F2E6F-060A-4C2E-8E43-39B98E6E1B21 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 07:37:20 -0400 These TED talks passionately capture much of the fundamental material and teachings about such tragedies, mental health, guns, and the role of violence, both with and without suicide. Aaron Star: why he almost was a mass murderer, then Sue Klebold: her son was a Columbine School shooter. An interesting note to consider is that both young men cut themselves http://www.floridapsych.org B7897637-6956-465A-AB08-B4969B2458B4 Sat, 9 Mar 2019 11:50:06 -0500 Bringing The Vulnerable To A Level Of Resilience - Pedro Greer, M.D., from Florida International University, describes a flourishing program that puts medical students directly into the patients’ homes to see the many whys and reasons they get sick, cannot get to or afford care, and the other tangible psycho-financial-cultural-social components of their lives, etc. February 2019 http://www.floridapsych.org F4D8F913-4FB1-4215-B724-1501F8E9DE64 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:43:28 -0500 Alan Lockwood, M.D., addresses the history of, and current pressing scientific concerns, regarding global warming. Included are the growing political, social, physical and psychological (i.e., stress and insecurity) impacts of major changes in fresh water supplies, methane releases, heat, etc http://www.floridapsych.org F11A0488-C1F5-48C9-A323-83A2ACD7BD8C Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:34:27 -0500 Lynn Ringenberg, professor of pediatrics at Univ. of South Florida, expresses and details her considerable concerns on climate changes and its impact on our health and environment. http://www.floridapsych.org CA3BE63C-4EAF-4497-9EAE-DF4589E5860E Fri, 1 Feb 2019 18:04:12 -0500 Seena Fazel, MD, from Univ of Oxford, speaks to this sizeable problem, with research findings, and then to interventions and corrective suggestions. http://www.floridapsych.org F125AE8B-8B82-42A2-8847-44741F73479E Sun, 27 Jan 2019 07:11:49 -0500 Convicted of murder and sentenced death, can he be executed now because of not remembering the crime. The US Supreme Court Case, Madison v Alabama (Oct 2, 2019) http://www.floridapsych.org 89D351F7-12A5-4333-868C-28AFD5ED5B04 Thu, 3 Jan 2019 08:21:25 -0500 Uma Suryadevara MD, at the Univ of Florida, teaches the art and manner of psychotherapy to psychiatric residents. http://www.floridapsych.org 9EA1D2A2-9E0D-474D-8287-92B456910015 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 09:18:07 -0500 Roger McIntyre, M.D., from Toronto,, explains the new and better understanding of cognitive changes during depressions. http://www.floridapsych.org EA4612D8-6A49-4747-BFA9-9F91909972FA Thu, 8 Nov 2018 08:00:03 -0500 William Storey suffers from depression. These are his eloquent and thought provoking comments about how to approach and manage a depression. http://www.floridapsych.com F7057FF6-A03A-4DB4-A65D-619BEF05163A Sun, 14 Oct 2018 08:06:27 -0400 Guadalupe Lara, MSW, on when immigrant or any child is separated from their families. She also speaks to the judicially mandated recent separations. http://www.floridapsych.org A8C1B7D8-C50D-4210-976A-74728A6550CB Mon, 17 Sep 2018 07:06:04 -0400 This is the 1938 BBC recording -- allegedly his only audio recording. He was suffering from advanced jaw cancer and speaking was difficult. He died from euthanasia within a year thereafter. http://www.floridapsych.org 4DEBA1A2-3C0C-42E9-BD4B-1D0C8545E72E Thu, 13 Sep 2018 07:51:25 -0400 David Cosio, PhD, speaks to other 'alternative' effective pain management interventions, their roles, their significant effectiveness, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 3218E54E-021B-45F5-875E-1572D64E393D Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:59:46 -0400 Dan Cartledge, MD, addresses proper pain management, work-up, concurrent psychological variables, traditional and alternative treatments, the proper role of cannabis, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org E3CFA64B-285B-46A6-AE22-76B15435F2D5 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 07:38:52 -0400 Susan Kabot, PhD, speaks to he history and various presentations of autism, that it is an adult condition as well, of the biases, and how to approach in childhood and when in the adult workforce. http://www.floridapsych.org 479F6E9E-A08C-4978-BE7E-8E9F5C94280A Mon, 30 Jul 2018 07:38:15 -0400 Ira Brenner, M.D., speaks about traumas that are passed from one generation to the next, with diagnostic and intervention concerns, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org FA226ADD-787E-468F-A1BC-B4DF71274217 Sun, 1 Jul 2018 06:39:38 -0400 Robert Pollack, a psychiatrist, gives some history of how this medication found a psychiatric utility, proper use protocols, what is thought to be its mechanism of action, its potential future, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 76EE05C1-5122-4C08-8080-8912DDF44A38 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:11:12 -0400 Brandi Baumkirchner, Ph.D.,speaks to the inner feelings of gender dissonance, then transition challenges, of helping transitioning families, the importance of using the correct language, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org E1F94B3D-D682-4B24-B880-3C9F38116F24 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:08:00 -0400 David Goodman, MD, explores and emphasizes the nature, treatment, proper diagnosis, and other measures of ADD disorders in older adults. http://floridapsych.org 9F67A490-B722-42B9-AF89-6686F6B3A55D Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:03:47 -0400 Walter Brown, MD, from Brown University, speaks to the fascinating history of, nature of, and the potential clinical use of the placebo in treatment, including in substance abuse treatment. http://www.floridapsych.org B93FF502-0B6C-4BF4-8491-57DCBE9C7409 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:59:46 -0400 Danny Brom, Ph.D., founder of the Israeli Center for Treatment of Psychotrauma, on the nature of trauma and then gives basic, time-proven suggestions to professionals, family, and the larger community, on how to best understand and manage the levels of the emotional responses, for different age groups, following such gruesome events. http://www.floridapsych.org F63BC3B7-DAD4-4427-9323-FAAC41D38822 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:56:50 -0400 Jay Goldman, DDS and LCSW, who ran the Orofacial Pain and TMJ Clinic at the NYU Dental School, gives important perspectives on the understanding and treating of chronic pain. He is now a psychotherapist. http://www.floridapych.org 6997321C-B0A8-4B3E-BC6D-1731DC67444D Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:53:30 -0400 James Woods, M.D., speaks about cellular receptors and the roles these play in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and other conditions. http://www.floridapsych.org 09B6D73A-9264-4F15-AE9D-5CE05B958DE6 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:49:55 -0400 Susan Neiman, PhD, director of the Einstein Forum in Berlin, brings thought provoking questions and insights about the process of growing up. http://www.floridapsych.org B712D296-C357-4430-8F14-FACD7862466B Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:45:32 -0400 Bruno Gallo, MD, clearly and comfortably explains conditions such as ataxia, dyskinesa, Parkinson's Disease, tremors, chorea, etc., including the pathologies and treatments. http://www.floridapsych.org 0B48B7F2-3837-4AC9-8656-F1A64637581E Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:36:27 -0400 Dave Aronberg, St Attorney Palm Beach County (Fl) speaks to the problem and his active task force to stop and reduce some of the systems which fuel the problem. http://www.floridapsych.org 69BCA669-3FB1-44F9-A89F-E4EE5014C5BC Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:28:17 -0400 Deven Kansagara, MD, speaks to the current station of cannabis use in chronic pain, research interests, and how physicians should address the issues with patients. http://www.floridapsych.org C908F1E1-9863-4668-AF91-B14CE6F1A90E Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:21:58 -0400 Architect Terrance Glassman speaks on our connections to our living spaces, a bit of history, and the emotional and functional aspects of a healthy and safe environment. http://www.floridapsych.org D0511513-894C-43E4-ABB5-C5A31564D098 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:17:10 -0400 David Cosio, Ph.D., addresses this common problem and how to approach it. He offers his clinical experiences and observations, with a co-emphasis on educating clinicians on the need for treatment consistency and team efforts. http://www.floridapsych.org D20B6842-E5A0-4E09-87E9-6C32267BBE74 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:18:13 -0400 Elaine Rothenberg, PhD, runs a residential care program. After 20 years of existence, it has evolved into a project worth a close study and considerable modeling. http://www.floridapsych.org AF1CE384-1D2F-4254-83A4-9370FAFEECCB Tue, 5 Sep 2017 07:35:35 -0400 Rosyln Malmaud, PhD, explains the binge eater, the etiology, symbolism of food, that it is also in men, and types of interventions. http://www.floidapsych.org 4D8186E0-4C59-4C1D-8AE1-BD0FC7B2318E Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:22:00 -0400 Jonathan Meyer, M.D., from the University of California-San Diego.  Part one discusses two new medications for tardive dyskinesia; part two addresses the psychosis often seen in Parkinson’s Disease. Detailed, but easy to understand http://www.floridapsych.org A7AE0672-24A8-465F-86ED-B8BAC5A1174D Tue, 8 Aug 2017 07:58:53 -0400 Andy Farah MD, integrates his depressions, the heavy drinking, his head injuries, his suicide, and his genius http://www.floridapsych.org 34E50BBA-51A7-4FAB-B480-CCCCACABAE8C Sun, 6 Aug 2017 11:38:53 -0400 Two psychiatrists from Saudi Arabia discuss the nature and challenges of providing mental health care in Saudi Arabia. http://www.floridapsych.org DBA8607C-CFD6-43D6-AA92-A9DC38808863 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 06:36:38 -0400 Robert Moran, MD, psychiatry and addictionology, explains the issues of etiology and intervention, the inadequate use of evidence based knowledge, relapses, pregnancy, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 216D080A-B6F1-4DF9-804B-AA339DC2EA48 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:25:02 -0400 Dr Brian King is the deputy director at the U,S. Center for Disease Control for Research Translation in the Office of Smoking and Health.. He speaks to second hand smoke, educational efforts, known medical concerns, yet real successes lessening tobacco use, the remaining socioeconomic use patterns, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 5EE7F49B-725B-44CD-B7F9-E779387507A0 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:17:40 -0400 Gail Price-Wise discusses a famous Miami malpractice case which was the result of defective and negligent culture-driven errors. She has since set up the Center for Cultural Competence to study and teach how to defuse prejudice and related bias. She shares her insights. http://www.floridapsych.org 3C0262B8-B68C-426A-B88D-227155A539A6 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:08:41 -0400 Two American psychiatrists discuss how and why, as children, they left Cuba, They speak to the processes, the struggles in Cuba, the work of immigrating, insights, and their on-going concerns with human rights both in Cuba and elsewhere. . http://www.floridapsych.org 423E41E0-6540-4B97-AA2F-EA3FA8BE95B3 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 10:04:53 -0500 Catherine Passariello, Ph.D., explains how genetic testing can be used with psychopharmacology. She also gives some history, and an overview of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and epigenetics. http://www.floridapsych.org DD704373-35DE-4D97-8404-25BEA00CF974 Sun, 11 Dec 2016 08:54:54 -0500 Rebecca Cox-MacDonald gives her story of smoking, and why and how she finally stopped. She is part of a CDC anti-spoking program. http://www.floridapsych.org 9FBAB9B2-2DD9-49D8-885E-A4B42238A2B7 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:10:26 -0500 Jacqueline Hobbs., M.D., psychiatrist, speaks to women's realities, situations of abuse, medications during pregnancy and breast feed, postpartum issues, PMS, libido changes in life, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 3C780DB6-EFCF-4014-90ED-8910B6B60B09 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:05:03 -0400 Amanda Terrell, Ph.D., works in programs to address the impact of poverty on physical, social, and emotional development. She discusses her observations, the program's outreaches, and other critical on-gong concerns. http://www.floridapsych.org 2A59DAFF-CAB7-487E-8F37-25FDD7F76BC2 Fri, 7 Oct 2016 08:44:16 -0400 Andrew Farah, MD, details the theory and interplay of l-methylfolate, homocysteine and depression. He explains how it is a different approach to some biological depressions. http://www.floridapsych.org 5639F99A-CEEF-432C-BE95-042E6C993B19 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:30:44 -0400 Myria Levick, PhD, is a pioneer and leader in the theory and use of art therapy for all ages. She also speaks to her time working with Anna Freud. (Recorded in her living room.) http://www.floridapsych.org 9292708A-180A-458C-AC23-1124F240EFDE Mon, 11 Jul 2016 07:01:50 -0400 Kenneth Kosik, M.D., speaks on dementia, the etiology of, and practical ways to change life styles to mitigate its onset, research approaches, and other general observations. He is a reuroscientist/researcher/author at the Univ of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.floridapsych.org E5161FD6-8C03-4CB8-BBD9-F7E73FD350F6 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 07:06:43 -0400 Robert Ursano MD, Chair of Diaster Psychiatry for the American Psychiatric Assoc.,carefully explains typical post event reactions, the better style of interventions, details acute from chronic reactions, etc http://www.floidapsych.org BD1112B0-D902-46F6-BF24-C996A1795057 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 11:05:05 -0400 James Doty, M.D., a neurosurgeon, retells the story (in his book of the same name) that changed his life insofar as helping him be a more humanistic physician, the role of mentors, pacing oneself, choice of values, etc., all leading to the creation of the Center for Compassion and Altruism and Education at Stanford University. http://www.floridapsych.org B8A774A6-1B98-41F4-AACC-5FD6EB61DE7E Sun, 22 May 2016 08:20:51 -0400 Tom Marshburn, M.D., and an US astronaut, speaks to the science and his two experiences in space, first working in the shuttle and then living in the space station, and of the many research spin offs, the life patterns in space, of no gravity, medical changes, etc., giving us many fascinating details. http://www.floridapsych.org 68631467-6C2C-4852-B387-64531A43D6FB Tue, 5 Apr 2016 12:24:03 -0400 Deirdre Robertson, Ph.D., reports on a large on-going study of aging. It covers key items as such the effect of perception of aging on cognitive decline, measuring walking speed, the notion of fragility, etc. From Trinity College, Dublin. She is now with Columbia University, NY. http://www.floridapsych.org FA966574-B39E-4415-886A-23BB053F8CCD Sun, 13 Mar 2016 07:52:57 -0400 Luke Clark, Ph.D., examines the theories, behaviors, statistics, addictive qualities, and treatment of gamblers, including video and internet activities. http://www.floridapsych.org 5055037D-6B58-4121-8FEF-A4A09D60C45D Sun, 21 Feb 2016 09:59:08 -0500 Larry Bush., M.D., specializes in infectious diseases. He examines the history, nature, and concerns with the Zika virus outbreaks. http://www.floridapsych.org 3861177D-8450-496F-BA76-0AE6DBED5FAF Mon, 15 Feb 2016 07:20:55 -0500 Mary Houlahan, RN, offers poignant and practical advice on the reasons to, and how to, approach veterans in the process of helping them given their military experiences. She is also a retired US Marine. http://www.floridapsych.org 9C1447D1-9B71-487F-AD07-8DA6681BC9C1 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:38:42 -0500 Roderick King, MD, explains the concerns about health effects and social-community changes expected as the sea levels rise. He feels we can adapt to these changes, and we need to learn how to lesson the human contribution to the shifts. He is CEO of the Florida Institute for Health Innovation and on faculty at the University of Miami Medical School. http://www.floridapsych.org 0A77A04B-0B43-4D50-BBA6-17A3E4B97FF4 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:29:43 -0500 Penelope Ziegler, M.D., describes the nature and causes of emotional burnout in physicians. Much applies to other professions as well. Dr. Ziegler is Medical Director of the Professionals Resource Network in Florida. http://www.floridapsych.org 729E6A72-A88F-4905-ACE6-297B1FE1E96A Sun, 6 Dec 2015 08:38:11 -0500 Holly Katz, Ph.D., explains the theory and workings of group therapy, the difference between it and individual therapy, it's use with different populations and even with kids, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org E605D5D3-B7AE-407F-B3C2-925B1D686ED9 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:37:04 -0500 Hakeem Rahim suffers from bipolar disorder. He discusses how it impacted his life. He is a advocate and speaker to help others. Attached also is his testimony to a US Congressional Committee on mental health issues, both in general and in his own life. http://www,floridapsych.org D627D158-6C48-4A88-A000-9E3FF32A8EEF Sun, 8 Nov 2015 07:07:39 -0500 Natalie Schneider, Palm Beach County (Fl) climate change and sustainability coordinator, explains the critical concepts and challenges of sustainability - to allow communities to grow in a safe and sustainable manner. http://www.floridapsych.org D1F62901-5AB8-4DDA-80CF-856FC87A2095 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 08:22:37 -0400 Kern Olson, Ph.D., discusses the role of behavioral interventions, types of pain in the different age groups, the ability to articulate pain, sleep, medications, family involvement and marijuana use. http://www.floridapsych.org EC44079A-D606-4E87-A706-EBC425313FA5 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:20:14 -0400 Julia Hathaway, from the Sierra Club, describes the concerns with the down wind health effects of sugar cane burning. http://www.floridapsych.org 948E35E6-E29A-42E0-A018-91BB47B761CD Sun, 4 Oct 2015 08:03:20 -0400 Jeannie Economos explains the serious health concerns regarding pesticide exposure, including effects on human development, fertility, and disease, the need for medical attention to occupational exposure, endocrine disruption, informational links, and the Lake Apopka story. http://www.floridapsych.org 8001BE43-D67B-4D42-AC55-23E78F011940 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:24:38 -0400 William Ondo, M.D., explains this condition that may have a role in Lew Gehrigs Disease, Parkinson Disease, brain injuries and dementia. He also speaks to its treatment. http://www.floridapsych.org 43FA4262-0B1E-4C36-815B-566C82825453 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:59:55 -0400 Dr. Zulqurnain Asghar from Pakistan describes his efforts to improve outreach for mental health in Pakistan, including two of his effective programs using mental health camps and empowering women, through education, to be the owners of their own fates and bodies. http://www.floridapsych.org 96F03F88-7D68-4A73-AA22-A7B17BF4CF84 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:24:43 -0400 Concerns about the use, safety and shift of attitudes towards marijuana policy and use. A forum. Introduction by Donna Hearn, Ph.D. http://www.floridapsych.org 24C9E976-1CEA-4FDC-9B33-A1A5FB0A1A5E Thu, 2 Jul 2015 07:01:49 -0400 Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren presides over the mental health court in Broward County, Fl, She speaks to it's intriguing history, style, philosophy and challenges. This is an award winning court. http://www.floridapsych.org D298134A-0DC0-46F3-9027-F67CDF1E0723 Wed, 3 Jun 2015 08:12:21 -0400 In September 1941, Albert Einstein wrote and read on London’s 'Science Conference' this 8 minute piece on language, science, and mental health. This is that essay in Einstein’s own voice http://www.floridapsych.org BACD3683-3E5D-42C8-881B-D2D343E450D1 Mon, 1 Jun 2015 07:16:49 -0400 Judge Steven Leifman, (Dade County Florida) recounts his entry into the world of the courts and the mentally ill, gives an overview of the history of these entities, offers insight into why problems developed, and tells of his process to make good changes in these areas in Dade County. http://www.floridapsych.org 1D193D42-C4CE-4B32-85E5-C42C6D386226 Mon, 11 May 2015 08:06:02 -0400 Krithika Iyer, M.D., explains the nature and great danger of this newest of the designer drugs. Her comments stem from theory and actual clinical experiences with it's users. http://floridapsych.org E05F165F-0EB9-4BFF-9571-D63FAA2AC977 Mon, 27 Apr 2015 06:54:15 -0400 Elias Sarkis, M.D., mentions other aspects of ADD, the difference between child and adult conditions, it's impact on life's processes, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 0806D7D2-12AE-46C4-8291-77149B0D1FDA Tue, 7 Apr 2015 07:36:37 -0400 Neil Buckholtz, Ph.D., Director of Neuroscience at the National Institute of Ageing (part of NIH) describes in detail the current treatment and research domains about dementia. http://www.floridapsych.org D75B5DDE-A1B6-4163-B604-E76AE3E20635 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:50:47 -0400 Jesse Selkin, Psy.D., discusses the definitions of infidelity, culture variances, the effect of web pornography, and some of the styles and dynamics of relationships associated with infidelity. http://www.floridapsych.org ECF7FBA7-C992-4AB6-B1E9-E5C72BAC7F61 Mon, 9 Mar 2015 06:59:42 -0400 Donna Vanderpool, J.D., explains the advantages and dangers of telemedicine, privacy issues, an overview of common state laws, and how this will become more and more a part of the practice of medicine. http://www.floridapsych.org 0C8D8EF2-CB04-46A6-8525-01B689A10084 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 12:01:41 -0500 Larry Bush, M.D., explains why measles has returned, the nature and concepts behind vaccination,how two of the major tools in control of infections are sanitation and vaccination, etc. http://www.Floridapsych.org B8A92751-7A01-4517-A89A-AB6E400BD4DD Mon, 9 Feb 2015 08:11:21 -0500 Susan Gallagher-Ross, PhD.,introduces this exciting approach to dealing with trauma and how to psychologically grow from difficult experiences. She also openly discusses her own reaction to her cancer. http://www.floridapsych.org 9B8105FF-7F3C-4A12-802E-5895F4309B61 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:17:58 -0500 Phil Heller, Psy.D., discusses with blunt detail the nature and origin of the pathology of stalking. It's danger, rejection and rage concerns, the legal history and challenges, how to manage it, etc http://www.floridapsych.org 795BAC12-8ED2-4E48-A947-E8C96D354528 Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:09:48 -0500 Mindy Rosenbloom, M.D., discussed the reality and risks of depression and suicide in all people, regardless of their economic or social positions. She also spoke of the special role Mr. Williams' had in our lives. http://www.floridapsych.org CDBB68D1-2F32-44BF-A539-F2073E9A633F Mon, 1 Dec 2014 14:33:36 -0500 Maureen Whelihan, M.D., gynecologist, openly discusses the needs, social pressures and relationships, birth control, emancipation with special needs girls., etc. Some of her comments apply to mainstream girls as well. http://www.floridapsych.org 1CDF95E1-0F38-4E3A-A6EB-099E6C77C5BF Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:56:57 -0400 Charles Raison, M.D., gives a fascinating tour of the interplay of inflammation and psychiatry, the findings, the challenges, the theories and the hopes for a better understanding of the cause of depression. http://www.floridapsych.org BEE5D248-A75A-4F42-A1B3-A7B51CC40368 Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:50:27 -0400 Maureen Whelihan, M.D., gynecologist, presents the practical data, interventions, and some truths about this very real phase of life event. http://www.floridapsych.org F3BDB69E-41D1-4967-8798-1D4CD859F80E Sat, 23 Aug 2014 09:11:15 -0400 Kimber Richter, PhD., and Sharon Levy, M.D.,, reflect their concerns on how legalizing will lead to the industrialization of marijuana such as to follow the public health concerns of big tobacco. http://www.floridapsych.org AB8C9534-CA12-412A-8DEF-4A53EE038977 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:14:05 -0400 Larry Bush, M.D. an infectious diseases specialist, explains Ebola and similar viruses, the origin, treatment, preventions, etc. ( This is jointly posted with the Palm Beach County Medical Society Podcast Series.), http://www.floridapsych.org 4EA62AD6-F2DD-4709-8324-381F358EA133 Mon, 4 Aug 2014 06:50:08 -0400 Ronald Moomaw, D.O., NASA flight surgeon/psychiatry, explains the unique challenges and methods of supporting those in long term space flight. He is directly involved with the International Space Station project. A fascinating look into this area http://www.floridapsych.org AB91A52A-B951-4226-951F-473DC28540AE Sun, 20 Jul 2014 08:19:47 -0400 Charles Nemeroff, M.D., from the University of Miami, outlines the nature, history and concerns with the use of ketamine in treatment resistant depressions. He argues that ketamine may open a new understanding of the biology of depression. http://www.floridapsych.org 6202B6B4-8F98-459D-9B6D-17148B152F4D Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:20:36 -0400 Stefan Pasternack, M.D., discusses the nature, origin, and treatment of sexual addictions. It occurs in both sexes, has a spectrum of intensity, and is seen in many age groups. http://www.floridapsych.org 492A4CC9-E1DB-4311-B4BE-9F85D5BC407E Fri, 4 Jul 2014 12:15:46 -0400 Carl Spirazza, D.O., covers the definition and reason for sleep, then how not getting proper amounts of sleep can be bad for our health, what happens with sleep deprivation, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org D78577D8-1FC4-466D-BC9F-113B07128405 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:48:35 -0400 Mark Solms, Ph.D. integrates the domains of neuroscience and psychoanalysis. Both domains are critical to our lives and and we must have understand and study the interplays. http://www.floridapsych.org 596F2679-F3E0-4EF6-B633-33331578C424 Sat, 7 Jun 2014 16:07:31 -0400 Youssef Hassoun, M.D., explains the role of cellular receptors when treating with psychiatric medications. He is associated with the Long Island Hospital System in New York. http://www/floridapsych.org D1E5727A-E9F2-43B7-BAB9-F9237E34E7AE Mon, 26 May 2014 09:31:59 -0400 David Gross, M.D., takes on this critical and often controversial topic. http://www.floridapsych.org 45B60623-2474-4A47-9E3E-5984F15BA6FD Thu, 24 Apr 2014 06:13:03 -0400 Blanche Freund, Ph.D., explains EMDR , how it works and which types of patients may be good candidates. It may soften or prevent PTSD from acute trauma and help in resolving old traumas. http://floridapsych.org D9020F6B-2E08-49B7-8988-398118748019 Mon, 7 Apr 2014 07:16:51 -0400 Gil Lichtshein, M.D., a child psychiatrist, gives an updated overview about the ADD disorders, the role of medications, co-morbid conditions (including substance abuse, bipolar and conduct disorders, etc),, how to do a proper diagnostic work-up, and so on. http://www.floridapsych.org 2614F336-84EC-4601-989B-E292F22AB614 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:13:36 -0400 Maurizio Pompili, M.D., speaks to how most people with major depression do not commit suicide, that suicide can occur without the typical major psychiatric conditions, the power of stigma, faith, and interventions that offer options, the concept of psych-ache, and the challenge of unbearable emotional pain. He is Professor of Suicidology at the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy http://www.floridapsych.org BD3CEFC0-6C5A-45DA-B4D3-6965E70244C1 Mon, 3 Mar 2014 10:59:13 -0500 Florence Kaslow, PhD. speaks to the needs of fathers as they go through a divorce. She talks of the role of the courts, the need for mediation, and that both the emotional needs of the father and the children be protected. A divorce is considered as a family event. http://www.floridapsych.org 0986B11B-93D6-44C5-9AF6-D2C24C55B8CD Sat, 8 Feb 2014 16:08:24 -0500 David Liporace, D.O., professor of medicine at Novasoutheastern University, explains the nature and roles of vitamin D, our needs for it, how to get it, when it can be toxic, and so on. http://www.floridapsych.org 390DB321-E35F-462A-B397-538686E36539 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:51:53 -0500 Patrick McCorry is a professor of psychiatry in Melbourne, Australia. He outlines the causes of this epidemic, and speaks to the interventions, both with and without medications. including the role of social media, bullying, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 5B9CBCA8-1DA0-48C2-B838-8BA95BFB7A61 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:18:50 -0500 David Liporace, D.O., addresses the reality that primary care providers take care of the majority of psychiatric problems. He discusses the statistics, the approaches, the successes, and the limitations of when a non-psychiatrist treats psychiatric conditions. Dr Liporace is a professor of medicine at Nova-Southeastern Univ School of Medicine in Florida. http://www.floridapsych.com ACF7882C-EAF8-4A89-8D85-10B62D72CF59 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:30:02 -0500 A discussion of TBI by Col. Mark Packer, MD, Victoria Tepe PhD, and Alison Cernich, PhD, all with the US Department of Defense Centers for Excellence. They define TBI, talk about timely interventions, the presentation and clinical course, of vestibular (hearing, balance, dizziness) pathology, emotional problems, and PTSD, etc. This comprehensive overview applies to combat theater and civilian injuries. http://www.floridapsych.org F0978F2A-BFF6-4879-B18D-14F283FEEC00 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:52:31 -0500 Andrew Cutler, M.M., outlines the nature and roles of dopamine as one of the major regulatory chemicals in our body. He talks of it's history, the notion of receptors, it's connection to pleasure, pain, eating disorders, chocolate, and mood and other psychiatric disorders. This is an excellent overview. http://www.floridapsych.org 2AF1BFED-172A-457F-81D6-44142BBEF76C Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:14:19 -0500 Katherine Jones, MD, an endocrinologist, explains the types of diabetes, the connection to obesity, the medical consequences of diabetes, and the relative roles of medication use and lifestyle changes. http://www.floridapsych.org 46762280-0733-44C3-922C-4653A65EB0FF Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:46:06 -0400 Ayesha Lall, M.D., looks at the nature, origins, and treatments of autism. She details the types of autism, the specific treatments, and the impact the condition has on the family as well. http://www.floridapsych.org CCC22699-A61C-4182-A06C-B398C9A69B04 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:19:08 -0400 Mark Brody, M.D., is a researcher on dementia treatment. He discusses the theories of dementia, outlines some of the research efforts that are promising or those that have failed, and gives a understandable but detailed overview of the topic. http://www.floridapsych.org E7D53735-B457-4D49-AD79-78A0B6D2E79F Thu, 5 Sep 2013 07:15:57 -0400 Ayesha Lall MD addresses old and new child and adolescent psychiatric concerns, including the use of non-medication treatments, the timing of interventions, the importance of communication, and so on. http://www.floridapsych.org AFC26C52-BE79-4205-B654-C2144B835AD7 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:46:58 -0400 Michael Leslie, M.D., from Boston's McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, discusses the nature, scope, and treatments for PSTD. He outlines the complex and simple PTSD's, the impact of shame and stigma, vulnerabilities, etc. The interview occurred one week after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. http://www.floridapsych.org 2D43D712-E140-4A73-A49A-5C372D95805F Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:43:03 -0400 Mindy Rosenbloom, MD, discusses the practical approaches and lessons, of how to improve the lives of the elderly, the role of family and social connections, spiritual and religious inputs, psychiatric conditions and medications, hidden substance abuse, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org EAAF4F89-ED63-4691-9409-306DE934D767 Sun, 7 Apr 2013 06:11:43 -0400 Ryan Hall MD explains the ideas and facts about the relationship between video games and violence, some of the history, the studies, the real dangers or not, and the many concerns.that these games bring up for debate. http://www.floridapsych.org 16DC2259-71BB-423C-AEA0-D8DB60928489 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:55:05 -0500 Joel Winner MD explains genetic testing, or pharmacogenomics, as a technique to identify how and why different people metabolize medications. Such knowledge can then help more safely choose medications or doses. http://www.floridapsych.org 010A06FF-8DFC-4AD0-806B-3A00D4FF2D18 Mon, 3 Dec 2012 10:21:13 -0500 Pam Gionfriddo speaks to the importance of community support systems and programs to help with intervention, support groups and programs, and education. She also speaks to the role of mental health groups in political and public advocacy on behalf of the mentally ill and their family. .Ms. Gionfriddo is CEO of the Mental Health Association in Palm Beach County. http://www.floridapsych.org 917081A1-DEA0-42B3-AADC-AEDD5A29041C Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:34:01 -0500 Steve Resnick, MD, explains the nature of white and brown fat, insulin, why what once saved us is now killing us, childhood onset diabetes, and some simple but critical lifestyle changes needed to address the obesity epidemic. http://www.floridapsych.org DFF845F2-45B0-4D7C-B7A0-061E6607D54E Sun, 12 Aug 2012 08:43:14 -0400 Robert Moran MD clearly outlines the state of knowledge, science, the use and real dangerous, of the designer drugs spice and kratom. http://www.floridapsych.org C2CD1815-A2F1-4C21-A19B-C99672C1188B Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:50:34 -0400 David Scheiderer MD explains the HPA axis and it's impact on our moods, as well as information about the new research on the role of inflammation and intestinal bacteria in moods, the gut-brain connection, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 17195D09-1D4C-4F57-A791-970D2D72A68D Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:36:30 -0400 Aldo Morales, MD, explains how monthly naltrexone injections block the euphoria from opiates and alcohol, and how this can help the addict in their treatment. http://www.floridapsych.org 8801F0C2-8DBF-4E16-A7BD-C6859E7B555C Mon, 21 May 2012 08:54:54 -0400 Donald Cavanaugh discusses his insider thoughts, observations and experiences about the psychological realities of same-sex marriages. http://www.floridapsych.org DB4DD3DA-5A2B-4BA7-B113-01F372C33816 Mon, 7 May 2012 08:25:21 -0400 Susan Buchanan MD explains the impact of lead and mercury on fetal development, how to reduce the metal and pesticide exposures, etc. She also speaks about the endocrine disruptor influence on current living systems and across generations. http://www.floridapsych.org DDDDE29F-6D1C-4F7A-A942-C39562EBF6AE Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:36:34 -0400 Andrew Rosen, PhD, examines the nature of the etiologies and treatments, personal self-image, possible denial, social and cultural perspectives,and other motivations and personality characteristics found in the obese person. http://www.floridapsych.org 8B83D555-8F49-4E9B-AC02-2CABE3C5D89B Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:09:11 -0400 Shari Kaplan, LCSW, outlines the critically important steps in dealing with the emotions in both an abused child and his/her parents. http://www.floridapsych.org CCF61033-8A95-4639-B21D-187573E97E4F Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:48:55 -0500 Mindy Rosenbloom MD,a psychiatrist from Brown University, explains why a correct diagnosis can be missed. http://www.floridapsych.org F71450C1-FAF8-4400-8358-605338778ABE Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:20:53 -0500 Robert SIlber MD explains the characteristics of IBS, how to do a proper work-up, and the 65% overlap with psychiatric disorders. http://www.floridapsych.org AD478A61-314F-4D03-B818-EAA0346E6DC3 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:22:57 -0500 Joshua Kantrowitz MD explains the growing and exciting science of NMDA and glutamate's roles in understanding, and perhaps treating, schizophrenia. http://www.floridapsych.org E0A74D73-A154-4BC3-B781-FB4F0CD74E17 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:02:45 -0500 Joan Magill, PsyD, returns with a further discussion of the very common problem of holiday blues,how it is real suffering, and how it differs from major depressions, causes and interventions, personal expectations and disappointments, anniversary grief and lost feelings even away from the standard major holidays, etc http://www.floridapsych.org E22F499C-7FFA-4CB5-B85D-EA08936F3B76 Thu, 8 Dec 2011 09:39:21 -0500 Ryan Hall, MD, forensic psychiatrist, discusses many of the complex aspects of pedophilia: the types, origins, definitions, victim treatment, offender treatment, frequency, relapse, and impact of computer pornography http://www.floridapsych.org 8C326D6C-23E6-4F4C-9FA2-F708A4472024 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:51:48 -0500 Robert Heller EdD, a hypnotherapist, explains how hypnosis is used to stop cigarette use, who and why some are more likely to benefit, some observations on nicotine addiction, etc.. http://www.floridapsych.org 263B5C15-FCE3-4738-B484-942DA6B13D88 Tue, 8 Nov 2011 10:13:38 -0500 Robert Moran, MD, speaks to the nature, the dangers, and the treatment issues surrounding methamphetamine use. http://www.floridapsych.org A7E76D6B-5477-499C-A387-2AC31428861A Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:26:45 -0400 Richard Greer, MD, speaks to life for the patients and families that need to live with schizophrenia, including looks at long term problems, treatments, challenges, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org DD014F59-80EF-4AD0-8F42-92A4A5A57D3C Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:13:57 -0400 Caryn Schorr MD opens a discussion of the notions of the challenges that young girls and women have in developing a good self-image and sense of self. http://www.floridapsych.org 068702D2-D219-4723-AB61-9FFA7A528FCC Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:19:56 -0400 Jonathan Stewart MD, Professor at the University of South Florida, speaks to how psychiatry is quite helpful even in the very last stages in life, the role of medications, pain control, feeling a sense of closure, spirituality, family issues, the interaction with hospice, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 898AC446-245A-4125-AAD1-61B415347FC1 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:15:08 -0400 Ryan Hall MD discusses domestic violence, that both men and women can be victims, its presence in many cultures, the reasons for it and why people don't leave, help lines, how to intervene, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org EE79BC4D-B2AF-4A62-B1DF-C191417063D4 Thu, 1 Sep 2011 07:53:48 -0400 Jerry Williamson MD outlines the causes, stages and dangers of physician burnout. He also speaks to the critical need to intervene, the psychological makeup of many physicians, and ideas about treatment. http://www.floridapsych.org 1CA9C383-60A1-41C0-814F-929FAD8C4EE6 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:53:46 -0400 Stephan Quentzel, MD, explains the logic and advantage about the new delivery formulation of an MAOI antidepressant. This old class of medications can now be used in a safer manner. He also talks about the history of MAOI, how it works, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org BC709009-37FE-4A84-9C1B-B0289EA30130 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:06:17 -0400 Virgina Buki MD, a psychiatrist, outlines the role and need for good communication skills in conflict resolution and therapy. She discusses how to turn complaints into requests, the use of feelings to undo power struggles, how to use a communication model to reduce conflict., etc These are very important and very key social and communication skills. http://www.floridapych.org 77AB593D-08D1-47B4-820E-910D7E955C5B Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:27:58 -0400 Phil Heller, PsyD, explains the reasons why people bully. He speaks of the fears generated in those who are bullied, cyberstalking, the internet’s role in bullying, that those who bully seek power, the new diagnosis of callous conduct disorder, of why crowds will watch but not intervene with bullying, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 239CBD2E-5343-4A56-854B-9C2E76AF366B Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:36:43 -0400 Tom Quinn PhD, describes how chronic or uncontrolled anxiety can become a depression, that anxiety has been known to cause suicide, and of ways to avoid and treat an anxiety that may become a depression. http://www.floridapsych.org 98CC756A-BD3B-4CE7-81B8-84E7C9C25705 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:38:14 -0400 Robert Heller, EdD, practices clinical hypnosis. He speaks to the nature and use of hypnosis for a wide range of clinical conditions, including chronic pain. http://www.floridapsych.org 81CB6AE9-A2D4-46D4-A97D-B704EE2F4511 Thu, 7 Jul 2011 15:07:09 -0400 Maxie Gordon, MD, runs an in-patient psychiatric unit at the University of Mississippi Medical School. He explains the admission, work-up and treatment and discharge process, how civil rights are protected, the role of stigma, and the real goal of psychiatric hospitalization. http://www.floridapsych.org BF3C9A7A-64AC-418A-B085-2D9AB1A6430F Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:43:31 -0400 Phil Heller, PsyD, outlines the nature, styles, motivations, power, and danger of bullying for those who bully and those who are bullied. He also speaks to how bullying can have a more nasty impact now because of the speed and size of the internet. This is part one of a two part interview. http://www.floridapsych.org 60512C8A-8988-41A7-8A48-F8995239C7F4 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:42:48 -0400 Joy Lee Johnson, PhD, and Kayle Czape, MS, both from the Hussman Institute of Human Genomics in Miami, explain the rapid and intriguing knowledge base about human genetics, its relationship to some diseases, the importance of family genetic history and proper ways to benefit from it, the Genetic Awareness Project, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org B36DE0CF-8B6E-4A61-97C1-6856B309A51D Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:35:17 -0400 David Gross MD, a psychiatrist, outlines interesting data that reveals how the teenagers neurologically incomplete brain development explains many behaviors. The brain is not fully developed until the mid or late 20's. http://www.floriidapsych.org/ B7EDF3BE-99DA-42F2-96BD-DBEA410F76EE Sat, 21 May 2011 12:52:38 -0400 Psychologist Robert Heller explains the nature and forms of RET -- Rational Emotive Therapy, also referred to as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. He explains the techniques, time course, on what aspects of the problem that gets attention, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org FEB294EE-2253-4A9D-8B70-4927E005E620 Fri, 13 May 2011 06:53:53 -0400 Stefan Pasternack MD talks of the unique and often difficult process of the bereavement process following a loss through homicide. Included are discussions of the media, inner city experiences, guilt, denial, and repression and anger. http://www.floridapsych.org/podcasts.html 176F15D5-BCE3-46ED-9381-A7C63532C06A Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:27:52 -0400 Christina Pearson, founder of the Trichotillomania Learning Center, offers a through review and explanation of this condition, some of the conceptual ideas behind it, it's frequency, and how it can be treated. http://www.floridapsych.org 9861F258-1F16-4AC8-B62F-C18182A09218 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:19:34 -0400 Donald Cavanaugh, with this second interview, further explores the realities of coming out for both teenagers and their families. He looks at the struggles many meet, their reactions, their depression, suicide rates, other emotional and social problems, bullying, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 442D9BBA-6536-47FB-9701-7C70C0915017 Sat, 2 Apr 2011 09:50:39 -0400 Jimmy Hara MD, from UCLA, explains the nature of radiation, how it spreads and even gets into the food and water chains, potassium iodide, radiation induced cancer, sieverts. and other ill effects it has on life after prolonged or excessive exposure. His comments reflect the public health concerns following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear incident. http://www.floridapsych.org DD29FB2E-7548-4795-97E1-33A9BBE7473E Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:42:52 -0400 Donald Cavanaugh coordinates mental health, anti-bullying, and other interventions for LGBT teens and pre-teens. He speaks to the unique challenges these youngsters commonly face, including their unusually high suicide rate. http://www.floridapsych.org A02CE576-9871-401B-B54E-60964ABA8193 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:29:26 -0400 Christopher Ticknor MD, outlines the evolving science behind what depression does to the brain. He also explains the why and how-long a person might be asked to take an antidepressant. http://www.floridapsych.org 3093147C-5908-4EA3-9632-E28B93717C7D Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:29:52 -0500 William Glazer MD gives an overview of the condition, and talks of the risk factors, how to manage TD when it presents, and some of the research findings that are further characterizing the syndrome. http://www.floridapsych.org 35531A2B-89E4-4859-B7FE-D5BAF7D0F3CE Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:04:44 -0500 Andrew Cutler MD explains the process of testing for new psychiatric medications, including the use of scales to follow clinical changes, placebo, and other essential parts to make sure the medication is useful and safe. This is Part 2 of our discussions on clinical research. http://www,floridapsych.org 82507D25-2659-4A12-BABA-8F0B2F98D44F Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:47:53 -0500 Arlene Lakin, Esq., President of Florida's Voice on Developmental Disabilities, and the mother of a severely disabled son, explains the problems facing this group, for both the patients and their families, the changing demographics, the need for proper support and treatment programs and funding, and how a family should approach the challenges of caring for a disabled family member. http://www.floridapsych.org 62EE5BB5-D163-402D-A472-FCBA01D99F1D Fri, 4 Feb 2011 10:20:45 -0500 Kim House, from the National Deaf Academy in Florida, notes the barriers to the treatment of mental health issues in the deaf, such as the lack of professionals who can communicate with them. She speaks of programs that address these problems, of the nature of sign language, the deaf culture, etc., for this minority within a minority. http://www.floridapsych.org 74DDA74C-090C-4256-9FCF-1DB9C2FD0D89 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:56:36 -0500 Pierre Blier, MD, Director of the Mood Disorders Research Unit at the University of Ottawa, explains the nature of the generic medication and how much they are allowed to differ from the branded medications. http://www.floridapsych.org 7733F40E-408A-4F89-88EA-F65A7440C2B5 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:03:34 -0500 Eugenio Rothe MD. psychiatry professor at Florida International University, outlines the special needs and pressures that can lead to mental health problems in an immigrant child. Many defining terms are explained, as are descriptions of systems that can prevent mental health issues in his group. http://www.floridapsych.org A1B778AA-1B16-4259-AE4A-6B276B7FFD33 Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:33:21 -0800 James Jacobson MD, a psychiatrist, explains the goals of response and remission in the treatment of depression. He discusses the notions of how long treatment must continue, when medications might need to be changed, the Black Box warning, the importance of proper diagnosis, etc. December 2010 http://www.floridapsych.org E1FCFB20-7BFF-4730-82CF-A1D8386B5924 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:51:27 -0500 Andrew Cutler MD, a psychiatrist and clinical trial researcher, explains how new medications are found, the four clinical trial phases, how the process is monitored, the difference in placebo requirements, etc. In part 2 he will explain the various testing devices used, in particular for psychiatric studies. December 2010 http://www.floridapsych.org F72CA83C-161A-4279-8EFC-63FD53A5E18F Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:03:26 -0500 Joan Magill, PsyD, examines the differences between depression and sadness, the need to reach out to people who may appear troubled during the holiday season, of our social needs, how these conditions may present in children or the elderly, and other aspects of what are commonly called the Holiday Blues. http://www.floridapsych.org 323D58D2-C4ED-4002-82EC-DF1B8B608E04 Tue, 7 Dec 2010 06:02:47 -0500 Susan Brison, PhD, an associate professor of philosophy at Dartmouth College, was raped and left to die. She wrote a powerful and insightful book about her experience and how after the violence she rebuilt herself. She discusses those experiences in this interview. http://www.floridapsych.org 38D63BA9-85D3-424F-B604-7CB8564BEF3C Wed, 1 Dec 2010 06:58:31 -0500 Glenn Caddy, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who works and lives in both the United States and Australia. These are his observations in how these two counties differ in their approach to access to mental health care. http://www.floridapsych.org/ DE5C7C8E-AA93-4941-B5E1-9E0EEB01C190 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:21:19 -0500 Vivian Burt MD, professor emeritus of psychiatry and founder/director of the Women's Life Center at the Geffen School of Medicine (UCLA), describes the science of menopause, the role of estrogen, the clinical presentations, psychiatric risk factors, role of body weight, etc, and treatments for menopause http://www.floridapsych.org 81F0DD24-99F3-4FE6-B7F7-6BA1C00C6DAB Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:55:18 -0500 Thomas Kostan, MD, from Baylor Medical College Department of Psychiatry, is involved with the development of a cocaine vaccine. He discusses the history, the science and the realities of a vaccine to the effects of cocaine. http://www.floridapsych.org DE16428C-4874-4CB8-A17F-402CACA82D97 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:31:39 -0500 Richard Weisler MD, from both the Duke University and University of North Carolina School's of Medicine, explains and outlines the enlarging epidemic of unintentional drug poisoning deaths. This has been called a pharmaco-epidemic. The numbers and trends are daunting, and it is a public health emergency. http://www.floridapsych.org 560065C7-D6A1-4A0A-85E5-39EB3791C230 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:22:48 -0500 Norman Fine, whose son died by suicide, and psychologist GarrieThompson PhD, reveal the emotions and the honest, rational approaches involved after the death of a loved one by suicide. http://www.floridapsych.org/podcasts.htm 505F7E26-B866-4E50-93EF-7D0AAE75EB61 Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:00:21 -0500 Jeff Szymanski PhD, executive director of the International OCD Foundation, and on staff at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, speaks of how OCD presents in children, the PANDAS concern, of conditions that look like OCD but are not, how to approach treatment,, and the range and concept of the OCD spectrum disorders. http://www.floridapsych.org 3C848DD5-F7A7-415B-A9CF-FE142AE364E1 Thu, 4 Nov 2010 19:12:57 -0400 Susan Strauss RN, MHS, VP of Hospice and Palliative Care of Cape Cod, explains the hospice benefit and philosophy. She speaks of the need to deal with both the patient and family, of special needs for children when they experience a death, when children are put into hospice, ethical issues, the changing demographics, and the creation of a treatment team to balance the medical, psychological and spiritual needs of all involved http://www.floridapsych.org FC44C90C-55BC-4508-A36A-BA5B000DA39F Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:47:01 -0400 Darryl Appleton MD, psychiatrist and sleep specialist, explains the changes in the sleep cycle across the ages. He also speaks of sleep hygiene and the role melatonin, phase shifts, the definition and nature of insomnia, treatment, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 4B6DB6C2-375A-4FEB-A29C-10C99DDA7FF6 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 09:53:51 -0400 David Brendel MD, associate director of the Pavilion at McLean Hospital, discusses the many practice, therapeutic and ethical issues of the use of social networking. This is a new world to explore. What does it mean when the doctor or patient "Google" each other? What if the found information is wrong? He discusses how this public information might impact the therapy, either for the better or worse, and so on. . http://www.floridapsych.org D2685984-DFC9-4154-8436-EB6850E6CDF0 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:06:02 -0400 Amado Suarez MD, a psychiatrist on the clinical staff of the staff of the University of South Florida, defines a treatment resistant depression, the nature of remission and response, when to change treatments, and even the impact of diagnostic errors or cultural aspects of some response patterns. http://www.floridapsych.org 8C304603-2AE8-4560-B744-17840E32FD63 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:13:29 -0400 Eric Pfeiffer, MD, a psychiatrist with a life-time of work in aging processes, speaks to the need to prepare for retirement and how to make one's aging process better. He speaks of the need for physical, social and mental activity, as well to understand and work around the reality of getting older. Retirement is now a longer phase of life. http://www.floridapsych.org D767DFE6-C056-4F17-B79C-69730EB3E5E9 Wed, 6 Oct 2010 13:33:40 -0400 Karl Lanoche MD, from Portsmouth NH, discusses the many exciting new and growing aspects of TMS, it's history, it's use in depression, and what new uses are being explored with conditions such as OCD, pain, tinnitis, and even adolescent depressions. There is considerable interest in how TMS is helping to locate which parts of the brain are involved with different conditions. http://www.floridapsych.org DA1AD9C7-98F8-47F8-924A-7B8A2712427A Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:03:13 -0400 Louis Schlesinger PhD from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice discusses the nature and probable origins of the serial sexual killer. He gives an overview of the topic, and speaks of the early warning signs, the role of sexual fantasy and tension, of how often they are misdiagnosed as being psychotic, the impact of other co-morbid psychiatric influences, and of his recent study of the rituals and signatures that they may, or may not, leave with their victims, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org F5462384-8155-4705-BDE1-AB200DA2F513 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:53:31 -0400 Terrie Cowly from the TMJ Association and Chris Veasley from the National Vulvodynia Association discuss the impetus behind the End Chronic Pain in Women project. They discuss many issues, including the gender bias facing women, the need for knowledge about one’s condition, the role of support groups and of not feeling alone, the need for public awareness, better professional educations, and the need for on-going research and advocacy regarding chronic pain, especially in conditions more likely to occur in women. http://www.floridapsych.org F10F2434-E318-47F9-9B2E-9D40EE487934 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:56:06 -0400 Marius Romme MD PhD, from Belgium, and founder of the International Community for Hearing Voices, explains that all voice hearing people may not have psychiatric disorders. He gives the history of these observations, of how trauma may play a role, what clinical history is needed, of intervention techniques, and of how many people learn to cope with, or recover from the voices http://www.floridapsych.org 7552D3A1-31D3-43A6-B51A-D78E387517DC Sun, 12 Sep 2010 08:12:13 -0400 Matthew Thomas MD, a psychiatrist at the Florida State University, details the new biological information about the form and origin of major depression, including discussions of the role of inflammation, childhood stress, the role of glia, BDNF, glutamate, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org FDFCDAB5-0D1E-44A0-8500-CFCFF1664A23 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 11:51:09 -0400 James Woods MD explains the notion, history, science and treatment of fibromyalgia. He then further explains the unique relationship of fibromylagia with psychiatry. http://www.floridapsych.org 95B67829-296B-48C7-898F-D9F9F4C2181F Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:34:39 -0400 Three experts discuss the rising suicide rate and other mental health issues in the African-American community. Included are mentions of micro-insults, the role of religious groups, attitudes towards reaching out for help, etc. Panel members: William Lawson MD from Howard University, Sherry Molock PhD from George Washington University, and Donna Barnes PhD from National Organization of People of Color Against Suicide. http://www.floridapsych.org 02C76818-0D27-4BB9-8B51-B552C075075F Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:43:26 -0400 Katherine Phillips, MD, and director of the body dysmorphic center (BDD) at the Rhode Island Hospital, explains the nature, manifestations, prevalence, early signs of, and treatment issues for the BDD. BDD is more common than realized and is found in both sexes and across a wide age range. http://www.floridapsych.org 08350E8A-F176-48E1-AF4C-62DB6887F8D0 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:48:07 -0400 Haim Knobler, MD, former head of the Israeli Defense Force department of mental health, outlines their approach and program to prevention and interventions of PTSD. He speaks how this done with the medical corps as well. http://www.floridapsych.org 5E2C99FF-A9E8-43E7-B41E-9E520815C1DD Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:29:33 -0400 Joan Almon, executive director of the Alliance for Childhood, discusses the important of play to many developmental domains, including concern with the shift in our psychosocial experiences with the growing disappearance of community, non-computer based play in teenagers. She also speaks of 'stranger danger', the violence in so many games, the creative aspect of play, recommendations for screen time, the importance of being outdoors, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 08443A24-A222-4A0D-838F-A495EB9B2BEC Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:58:17 -0400 George Nurnberg MD, professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, explains the range and causes of medication associated sexual side effects. He also speaks about testosterone, as well nitrous oxides’ role (which is the mechanism through which the Viagra like drugs work) in sexual dysfunction. Also discussed is the connection to relationships, weight gain, pre-medication use sexual problems, other medical conditions, etc., that can produce a hypoactive sexual desire disorder. http://www.floridapsych.org 506F1B29-852A-4578-87F8-EC8F50BDAC18 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:08:58 -0400 Judy Schoenberg, from the Girl Scouts of USA Research Institute, outlines a campaign to promote empower girls and women to resist the often dysfunctional impact of how the media portrays and depicts women and girls. This is in conjunction with proposed US House Bill 4925. http://www.floridapsych.org 1E752A6C-3FA0-4132-829D-54B7E3DF8D31 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:57:24 -0400 Donna Barnes, PhD,, director of the Suicide Prevention Program at Howard University, outlines the sharp rise in suicides in the black community. She looks cultural and sociological shifts as the black community blends with the larger communities, the role of the clergy, changing family supports, how they intervene and educate the community about mental health, etc. She is also the director of the National Organization of People of Color Against Suicide, www.nopcas.org http://www.floridapsych.org E1278F79-11D4-4B27-9E5A-22D969C33939 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:43:43 -0400 Elsa Ronningstam PhD discusses the nature, etiology and characteristics of the narcissistic personality. Included is a discussion of it's high prevalence in our society. http://www.floridapsych.org 00A97DA2-903F-4690-817A-DA8B9EF3EEC1 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:32:20 -0400 Connie Siskowski RN PhD, is the director of the American Association of Caregiving Youth. This is a generally unseen epidemic of younger children who are caring for sick or disabled family. The organization speaks to the problem, how the responsibilities impact young children and teenagers, and the types of interventions needed. http://www.floridapsych.org 0AB3E6B0-A6EB-4EFF-910A-9C80A6FB66D4 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:04:32 -0400 Lisa Scott PhD, from Florida State University, outlines the nature, treatment, emotional burdens, and some of the new developing theories about stuttering. Included are notions that it may even have a neurological or genetic component. http://www.floridapsych.org 37B22F83-E584-42A2-B095-93E0A3246B1D Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:34:11 -0400 Joan Almon, Executive Director for the Alliance for Childhood, offers frank observations and concerns that healthy playtime for children is vanishing from our schools and society. Her comments reflect the report Crisis in The Kindergarten -- Why Children Need to Play in School. http://www.floridapsych.org 3B8B6966-E1F8-43DC-8B5F-684F1AF03D6B Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:06:42 -0400 Kenneth Pargament PhD describes how most mental health work underestimates the power of religion in many people's lives. He talks of the importance of exploring this dimension with a patient. http://www.floridapsych.org C8A9A1DD-BC4E-4342-9CE5-9CFE1090A045 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:30:57 -0400 Robert Weitz, PhD, is 96 years old. He worked as a clinical psychologist for 62 years. This is a spirited, instructive and thoughtful overview of his experiences and observations about mental health treatment from 1945 until is retirement just a few years ago. He talks of analysis, cognitive therapy, hypnotism, etc., and of the needed professional cooperation among all who treat mental illness. http://www.floridapsych.org 9FEE5C94-2EF6-4D4B-8338-0BC4AE2289A6 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:43:44 -0400 David Randle, EdD, from St Petersburg Florida, explains the notion of collective grief on the community and those individuals who are suffering from the multiple losses following the oil leak. He further explains the attack and loss of collective identities, and the critical need to keep community and family systems intact. http://www.floridapsych.org B59784E2-EA81-4C33-AD2D-9D03BC4BD41A Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:38:06 -0400 Dan Blazer MD, from Duke University, speaks to items which can cause or worsen late life depression. These include the commonly considered biological issues, but he speaks too of social, psychological and spiritual-religious domains. There is an interesting discussion of wisdom. http://floridapsych.org CD9DFBA2-4C26-4EC6-80D4-2AE60CD926B7 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:37:55 -0400 Valerie Taylor MD, psychiatrist from McMaster University in Canada, speaks to the associations between depression and cardiovascular disease in women. Included are discussions of the metabolic syndrome, that adipose tissue becomes an endrocrine organ, the role of inflammation, gender bias, being overweight, etc., and how they can increase mortality and increase the risks of depression and cardiovascular problems. http://www.floridapsych.org F0BC27A8-4ABF-47BD-95BD-C54EA562870A Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:47:30 -0400 Susan Foster, MSW, reports findings on the 2010 report, Behind Bars II, Substance Abuse and America's Prison Population from CASA at Columbia University (NY). She talks of the positive effect of treatment, the disparities between gender and racial-ethical needs and characteristics, and even about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. www.casacolumbia.org http://www.floridapsych.org 1A9CF26B-8048-4D8C-BA56-0F90AE5572A6 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 06:23:27 -0400 Steven Adelsheim MD, professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico, talks of the program of outreach, detection, intervention and treatment for children showing early signs of psychosis. This is further outlined in the EARLY program at www.earlyprogram.,org http://www.floridapsych.org D4E4DC0B-99F2-4795-9CC3-3953BF12B369 Sun, 30 May 2010 08:58:23 -0400 Sylvia Karasu MD, from Weill Cornell Medical College, co-author of The Gravity of Weight, discusses one chapter devoted to the science and concepts of maintaining weight loss, exercise, and the mental health benefits of exercise. http://www.floridapsych.org 68A34BEB-08E4-415B-96A7-96EBD8BAF3D9 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:19:07 -0400 Leonard Berry, PhD, director of the Florida Center for Environmental Studies, speaks of the known and unknown effects of oil spills, with specific concerns on the food change, shore plants, dispersant safety, how hurricanes may shift the oil, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org BE0E0D5C-3275-4EA9-8C8D-7B13E1A7B3E9 Wed, 26 May 2010 08:30:09 -0400 Gina Solomon MD speaks to the known health effects of exposure to crude oil, such as following the continuing April 20, 2010 leak in the Gulf of Mexico.. She discusses her concerns and worries about the legacy of the exposure on human and wildlife, shifting winds, hurricanes, etc. Included is an overview of the nature of crude oil. Dr. Solomon is a scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council and is on staff at the University of California - San Francisco, Dept of Occupational and Environmental Health. http://www.floridapsych.org D1479ED6-7EC9-43D9-B7B1-BDF6EAB59C1A Mon, 24 May 2010 14:08:31 -0400 Ernest Moy, MD, medical officer for the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, explains the recently published data on the trends and disparities in mental health care in the United States. http://www.floridapsych.org BD448BEE-7C3E-4B0F-827E-2FB669E1D3F3 Sat, 22 May 2010 17:54:55 -0400 Lois Choi-Kain MD, medical director at the Gunderson Residence, discusses the nature, challenges, and outcome of treatment of the borderline personality disorder. http://www.floridapsych.org 67E22C2A-D08A-46A4-8378-9D9EA1CFFFD6 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:56:37 -0400 John Gunderson, MD, professor of Psychiatry and Harvard University, offers an update and recent insights into the origin, nature, and treatment o patients with a borderline personality disorder. http://www.floridapsych.org 7B7A32DE-88E5-4855-873E-933623B266BB Wed, 12 May 2010 18:50:06 -0400 Lieut. Karen Ho, with the US Public Health Service, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, speaks about the data just published by AHRQ on the trends, quality, and disparities in the delivery of health care regarding obesity. http://www.floridapsych.org CE3E8CB9-D275-495C-B4CB-B2B9CA88F528 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:21:23 -0400 Flavie Waters MD, from the University of Western Australia, explains the nature and some of the theories and forms of audio hallucinations. Included are discussions of how hallucinations can occur in non-psychiatric conditions, ideas about methods to accept them if they cannot be controlled, and some interesting associations and differences between hallucinations and others. http://www.floridapsych.org DB4B9E03-CED8-4306-A748-372C95515F79 Wed, 5 May 2010 08:57:55 -0400 Aldo Morales MD, psychiatrist and addictionologist, explains the history, use and nature of buprenorphine in the treatment of opioid addictions. http://www.floridapsych.org 203FFA22-7802-4C5F-AD39-00DD263919A2 Tue, 4 May 2010 19:31:04 -0400 Robert Moran MD specializes in addiction medicine and psychiatry. He discusses the unique characteristics and challenges of late teenage drug and alcohol abuse. Included are topics about the maturation of the brain, exposure with drugs to developing brains, the time needed for optimum intervention and treatment, the difference between addiction abuse, the role of family in treatment, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org A99C07B6-CFD3-4B85-B87E-923658834310 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:11:13 -0400 Priti Kothari, MD, a child psychiatrist, talks of the specific characteristics and challenges to and for the proper diagnosis and treatment of AHDH children. She also explains how guanfacine, a recently approved medication for childhood AHDH, should be used, as well as how older medications are chosen and used. http://www.floridapsych.org 5F1B9C8B-0DDE-460E-9676-8660126B052F Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:19:12 -0400 Peter McGuffin MD is a professor of psychiatric genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry (London). He speaks about the insights and tools which are developing that will better match a medication to a person, based on the person's genetic make-up. http://www.floridapsych.org 9230FB38-A063-4E5D-AEA4-23486B7BFF13 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:46:21 -0400 Bruce Hyman PhD specializes in the cognitive and behavioral treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders. His OCD workbook has found wide use. He speaks to intensive out-patient modalities to break and modify OCD behavioral patterns. http://www.floridapsych.org 60EE118D-12DE-4FBF-9AB3-7323FF97E931 Fri, 9 Apr 2010 17:10:18 -0400 Psychiatrist Serge Thys talks about the impact and mental health needs of people in his homeland after the earthquake. He discusses the nature of their community cohesiveness, their culture and the changes following the extraordinary trauma that befell them. http://www.floridapsych.org B33E4632-4223-4681-9358-F10AE900ACF3 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 07:26:42 -0400 Gary Foster PhD is a professor of medicine and director of the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University. He speaks to the challenges of obesity, of how it is a mixture of lifestyle and biological problems, what can be done to control it, and how to approach and intervene with this considerable social-medical problem. http://www.floridapsych.org 6E3CF5E3-4D86-4B86-BDE9-2EB9DD825A93 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:19:04 -0400 Roz Malmaud PhD offers many valuable insights based on personal clinical experience into the issues of self-cutting, in both sexes. She talks of how the cutter becomes both an abuser and the abused, of the need to release tension, the dangers of cutting, and what types of intervention are needed. http://floridapsych.org 5C83A2D7-DC8F-410C-8ED4-28F7CB326389 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:46:51 -0400 Daniel Wolf, MD, uses neuroimaging to study the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. His findings may explain some of the clinical challenges when treating the disorder. http://www.floridapsych.org 067D7B1A-C922-4C23-A193-FEFADC5A25A8 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:42:10 -0400 Sheldon Wolf MD, a UCLA neurologist, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders. He speaks in detail of what is needed for a full and proper work-up of dementia, with a focus on how about 25% of the time, the 'dementia' might be reversible. http://www.floridapsych.org D481A71D-BAE4-4944-9321-4393526DC6A7 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:30:08 -0500 Garrie Thomson, PhD, who has a clinical practice and is on the board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, talks of what do to when feeling suicidal or depressed, some statistics, a link to the website for information (www.adsp.com), and a sense of how very successful intervention can be, http://www.floridapsych.org 8783FB42-40FD-4DD8-912A-4CC5155E4B1E Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:35:22 -0500 SMARxTDISPOSAL is a joint project of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Pharmacists Association and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America to recommend safe ways to dispose unused medications. Greg Masson, PhD, discusses these issues and techniques; he is Chief, Branch of Environmental Contaminants, US Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.floridapsych.org 2D3FE2AD-E351-4412-913B-973A3FAF5D2E Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:23 -0500 Through her own advancing dementia, Francis Goldstein was a very public advocate on behalf of others with dementia. Her media work was in the US and Argentina. Her husband, Jacobo, reflects on these efforts and what it was like to have dementia in the family. Still an active journalist, he was the CNN White House Correspondent for Latin America for 17 years. He knew President Reagan and talks of how Nancy Reagan helped advance the awareness of dementia. http://www.floridapsych.org 388A917A-1F1B-44AA-B76F-343A51D35C1F Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:39:54 -0500 Robert Post MD, discusses data now supports that bipolar disorders can appear in childhood. It may be considered a pediatric onset illness. Dr. Post further offers his observations and findings that too many children are not being diagnosed early enough, or that diagnostic delays result in greater longer term problems or with getting the wrong treatments. He also talks of the diagnostic challenges when facing a troubled child. http://www.floridapsych.org 5CA30C75-E5C0-4098-942B-64EF999DD038 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:50:18 -0500 Psychiatrist Jaime Fernandez discusses the relationship between fish oils and mental health. Included are references to a recent study suggesting fish oils might reduce the progression to psychosis. http://www.floridapsych.org BC13ACE3-30EF-4AF6-A554-E02E214ED08C Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:58:51 -0500 Psychiatrist Mindy Rosenbloom outlines the important diagnostic differences between these two conditions. The treatments for these two diagnostic conditions are different, though they may seem to overlap. http://www.floridapsych.org DA64721E-F26A-40A4-8F2B-DDD4FC025F1F Mon, 8 Feb 2010 07:22:19 -0500 Child psychiatrist Laurie Karpf outlines some of the early and later behavorial signs of children who might have an autistic spectrum disorder. http://www.floridapsych.org DBBEFDC4-03EE-442B-A3F1-EFB9868E20B5 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:15:33 -0500 Forensic psychologist Mike Brannon explains the notions of forensic competency and insanity, with a focus on how psychologists approach and measure these two states. http://www.floridapsych.org 0894BCA9-544B-4172-96C9-BA1DCF7DD27B Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:52:16 -0500 Forensic psychiatrist Ryan Hall discusses the definition, role, and nature of competency, especially as it relates to legal matters that have a psychiatric element. http://www.floridapsych.org 571DF535-0941-4FEE-BD8C-728BB3360085 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:20:46 -0500 Andrew Farah takes a look at folate use in depression, the homocysteine theory of depression, how to use l-methylfolate augmentation in depression, safety, and a discussion of other possible uses of l-methlyfolate. http://www.floridapsych.org 039D0EF2-323D-4A1B-AC3F-9F8EC4268054 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:53:19 -0500 Psychopharmacologist Dr. Extein discusses the logic, incidence, manner of and philosophy towards mixing psychiatric medications. http://www.floridapsych.org D302CC24-749A-4DD3-92D1-FCB9ABD49416 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:36:56 -0500 A research and clinical neurologist explains the nature, the theory and the treatment -- both current and up-coming -- of dementia. http://www.floridapsych.org 8FC7C3FC-17F1-4283-B564-4DA495EF4A79 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:19:46 -0500 Former Florida State Rep Ed Homan's comments on the need for mental health parity. He is also a physician who very worked hard on this issue. Though no longer in the Florida Legislature, his comments in February 2008 provide valuable background information. http://www.floridapsych.org 12ACAD82-8930-448F-A6CB-8A1D716E7DA5 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:36:14 -0500 Psychiatrist Elias Sarkis discusses of the challenges and proper use of psychiatric interventions in any child, even with the very young. http://www.floridapsych.org 63284150-0141-4607-A409-536C6A573DD0 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:33:02 -0500 A look at PTSD with discussions about what causes it, it's definition, efforts to try to prevent it, and interventions, with psychiatrist Cynthia White. http://www.floridapsych.org 98109A6B-9FDA-42F8-9A0D-56C79489340F Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:24:01 -0500 An update on the rationale, safety, proper use and effectiveness of ECT. Included are discussions of how the memory loss side effect has been dramatically reduced, A detailed walk through the actual process is also included. http://www.floridapsych.org 2F2E3757-78C2-4AB7-A786-05030900A3A3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:18:03 -0500 A detailed look into the detox and rehabilitation process, with discussions of its successes and failures, etc http://www.floridapsych.org 2A0F1AA3-A83D-4692-A8F2-4F8E663E1377 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:21:54 -0500 An introduction and overview of the nature, history and use of TMS. http://www.floridapsych.org CE03C2D2-38CE-4A8D-A2F2-93A78D284A7F Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:21:53 -0500 A Florida State University researcher discusses the patterns, signs and other aspects of suicide and suicide attempts. http://www.floridapsych.org 90CEB7F5-24A4-4C13-8267-6D53D8BCF54C Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:21:52 -0500 John Kane, MD, discusses ideas about the causes, treatments and concepts of schizophrenia. http://www.floridapsych.org DDB5D919-18FD-4E91-92F5-740C7A7FB687 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:21:51 -0500 Robert Hare, PhD, discusses the nature, causes and other aspects of psychopathic behavior. http://www.floridapsych.org F24C3F1D-FD05-4694-9D5C-DA4E334A5FC8 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:21:50 -0500 An overview of the nature, causes and treatments of the common eating disorders http://www.floridapsych.org 4E52A4D8-1BB6-46E3-9C18-FDAD340B08F9 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:58:30 -0500 Mark Gold MD discusses addiction as a brain disease. Included in the interview is the fact that tobacco is the number one addiction. http://www.floridapsych.org FAF92F6C-2D98-4CAE-B02B-29D26D79C23A Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:20:31 -0500 Ed Shorter MD is a professor of medical history. Enjoy his observations and views on the changes and direction of psychiatry and mental health over the years. http://www.floridapsych.org 8CA806D4-E9DB-42A4-8FFA-253EE0FA47C0 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:36:58 -0500 A clinical psychologist discussed the notions behind, and the techniques used, in the non-medical treatment of anxiety disorders. These disorders include shyness, phobias, panic and anxiety, etc. http://www.floridapsych.org 8290D977-BACE-4821-81F4-8475898AC0AB Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:19:47 -0500 A psychiatrist discusses and outlines the important issues of finding and treating depressions in the elderly. There is a disturbing incidence of suicide in this age group. Many depressions are readily treatable. Some depressions can present as what may be considered dementia. http://www.floridapsych.org 26FEDD06-EA5E-4D02-8347-4B4FF44C110C Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:19:46 -0500 A sleep specialist discusses sleep, sleep apnea, sleep medications, and how sleep issues co-exist with, can cause or worsen, and therefore overlap with, many psychiatric conditions. http://www.floridapsych.org/ C9ECE7D1-0C2B-4CD0-8FD5-128D972C02FC Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:19:45 -0500 A look at the role and notions of using neuromodulation in the treatment of certain psychiatric disorders. The techniques include TMS, DBS, ECT and VNS. http://www.floridapsych.org/ 6C7D5D05-2606-4F6A-A6BA-EE8AC6C45FED Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:55:03 -0500 An Israeli psychologist discusses the work being done with children in Israeli war zones following attacks. The work is through the Natal Organization. http://www.floridapsych.org 05953673-AE8A-45F5-8907-D62E6BF286FF Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:08:54 -0500 The nature, common use,and concerns with the the use of marijuana. http://www.floridapsych.org 481F25AC-7CEE-440F-9BD9-976B08EC7846 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:08:53 -0500 Stefan Pasternack, MD and a psychoanalyst, looks at the meaning, origin and role of love in our lives. http://floridapsych.org AE7560CA-909B-4BB1-829A-AA0AC964722C Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:39:00 -0400 A child psychiatrist discusses the proper diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues in children and adolescents. Included are discussions of the concepts of bipolar disorders in youngsters. http://www.floridapsych.org/ 52ABB3CB-AD52-44B5-B552-6023686E3542 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:53:35 -0400