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The Medical Mind

American Psychiatric Association

APA"s Medical Mind Podcast covers the latest in psychiatric medicine and emerging trends in the field of mental health care. APA members and other health care professionals provide insight into the intersection between mind, brain and body. The Medical Mind is the home for all of APA"s podcast content, and features new series and as well as highlights from AJP Audio, Finding our Voice, Psychiatric Services from Pages to Practice, and more. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is subject to the Terms of Use at

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43:46

Psychiatric News Special Report: Digital...

The Medical Mind ·

2026/10/08

How does constant digital connection affect our mental health, and when does technology use become harmful? In this episode of Psychiatric News Special Report, psychiatrist Sulman Aziz Mirza, M.D., speaks with Nathan A. Carroll, D.O., M.B.A., M.P.H., national medical director for InSite Health, about digital hyperconnectivity, a proposed framework that examines technology as an environmental exposure rather than simply a matter of screen time. They explore how algorithms, notifications, social

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14:33

Mental Health Pathfinders: GLP-1 Medications: What...

The Medical Mind ·

2026/09/30

GLP-1 medications are reshaping obesity care, but their potential impact may extend well beyond weight loss. In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, host Erin Connors speaks with Charles Nemeroff, M.D., about what psychiatrists should know about GLP-1 medications, from addressing weight gain and metabolic risks associated with psychiatric treatment to emerging research on cravings, alcohol use disorder, and other addictive behaviors. They also discuss potential psychiatric effects, safety

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23:35

Más allá del idioma: cultura, representación y...

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2026/09/29

En este episodio especial por el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la Dra. Karen Martínez González, psiquiatra de niños y adolescentes y directora del Departamento de Psiquiatría de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, conversa sobre por qué una atención de salud mental culturalmente receptiva requiere mucho más que hablar el mismo idioma. La Dra. Martínez González aborda la importancia de comprender el contexto cultural y familiar de cada paciente, reducir el estigma y otras barreras a la atención

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43:02

Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: Dr. Katherine...

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2026/09/23

In this episode Dr. Gupta is joined by Katherine G. Kennedy, M.D. Dr. Kennedy is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and a board-certified adult psychiatrist in private practice in New Haven, Connecticut. At Yale, Dr. Kennedy leads the Yale Legislative Advocacy Program, which equips trainees with advocacy skills that help advance bills before the Connecticut state legislature. She also co-leads the Advocacy Track for the Health Equity Curriculum, serves as Faculty

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42:48

Special Report: An Update on Treatments for...

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2026/09/10

In this episode of Psychiatric News Special Report, host Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza welcomes back Dr. Rajesh Tampi for a broader look at how the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease are evolving. Building on their previous discussion of behavioral symptoms, they explore modifiable risk factors, emerging blood and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, and newer disease-modifying therapies, including lecanemab and donanemab. The conversation also examines challenges related to access and

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31:55

Psychiatric News Special Report: Lithium Clinics and...

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2026/07/21

In this episode of Psychiatric News Special Report, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza speaks with Dr. Sarah El Halabi and Dr. Stephen J. Ferrando about why lithium remains underused despite its established role in treating bipolar disorder. They explore how specialized lithium clinics and standardized monitoring can support safer prescribing for pregnant and postpartum patients, older adults, and people with renal disease. The conversation also addresses misconceptions about lithium toxicity, the challenges of

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40:22

Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: Dr. Theresa...

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2026/07/17

In this episode Dr. Gupta is joined by Theresa Miskimen Rivera, MD, DLFAPA. Dr. Miskimen Rivera is the former President of the American Psychiatric Association; a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA); a member of the American College of Psychiatrists, and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She most recently served as the Medical Quality and Clinical Effectiveness Officer for Behavioral Health in the Department of

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21:25

Mental Health Pathfinders: What Psychiatrists Need to...

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2026/07/16

In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, Dr. John Torous, chair of the American Psychiatric Association's Council on Digital Health, Innovation, and Technology, explores the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in mental health care. He discusses the opportunities and limitations of AI-supported care, the risks of long-term chatbot use, privacy concerns, and the importance of maintaining human connection. The conversation also highlights the council's work to educate clinicians,

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53:48

Psychiatric News Special Report: Clinical...

The Medical Mind ·

2026/06/30

In this June episode of Psychiatric News Special Report, host Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza speaks with Dr. Heather Murray of the University of Colorado about clinical considerations for cannabis use in inpatient medical settings. The conversation examines how high-potency cannabis and concentrates have changed the clinical picture, including intoxication, withdrawal, hyperemesis, psychosis risk, delirium, catatonia, medication interactions, and self-directed discharge. Dr. Murray also emphasizes balanced,

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25:37

Mental Health Pathfinders: APA President Mark H....

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2026/06/18

In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, host Erin Connors speaks with APA President Mark H. Rapaport, M.D., about his vision for the year ahead and the role members can play in advancing psychiatry. Dr. Rapaport discusses APA's strategic priorities, the future of the DSM, and the importance of medical leadership, member engagement, and stronger communication throughout the organization. The conversation also examines urgent challenges facing psychiatrists and their patients, including scope

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47:32

Psych News Special Report: Conflict, Disaster, and...

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2026/05/18

In this episode of Psychiatric News Special Report, host Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza speaks with Dr. Sophia Matta about the May Psychiatric News article "Conflict, Disaster, and the Psychiatry of Displacement." Dr. Matta discusses how modern conflict, disaster, social media, drone warfare, environmental exposures, and displacement are reshaping the way psychiatrists understand trauma. The conversation explores continuous traumatic stress, the limits of traditional PTSD frameworks, emerging treatments such

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46:16

Psychiatric News Special Report: The 'Lifelong'...

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2026/04/17

This month on Psychiatric News Special Report, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza is joined by clinical psychologists Dr. Erin Cassidy-Eagle and Dr. Janie Hong to discuss the "lifelong psychotherapy patient," a group that is common in practice but rarely examined directly. Drawing on their work at Stanford and their recent article in Psychiatric News, they explore why some patients need ongoing psychotherapy support, how short-term care models can fall short, and what it means to meet patients where they are

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46:16

Psychiatric News Special Report: Rethinking Pain as a...

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2026/03/17

In this episode of Psychiatric News Special Report, host Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza speaks with Dr. Alexander Niculescu about pain as more than a physical symptom alone. Their conversation explores the overlap between chronic pain and psychiatric conditions, the promise of precision psychiatry, and how biomarkers may help clinicians better assess risk, guide treatment, and rethink refractory pain. They also discuss the limitations of current approaches, the role of non-opioid interventions, and why

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20:32

Mental Health Innovation Zone: From Clinic to...

The Medical Mind ·

2026/01/29

On this episode of Mental Health Innovation Zone, Dr. Stephen Chan sits down with child psychiatrist and entrepreneur Dr. Monika Roots to unpack her path from clinical practice to building and scaling mental health tech companies. Dr. Roots shares the origin story behind early innovations like CogCubed, lessons learned about designing for real end users, and how measurement became a key lever as telehealth expanded. The conversation also explores leadership frameworks that embrace learning through

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54:41

Psych News Special Report: Addressing Cognitive Error...

The Medical Mind ·

2026/01/21

On this episode of PsychNews Special Report, host Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza sits down with psychiatrist and author Dr. Paul Putman to explore how cognitive errors show up in everyday clinical work. They talk through fast versus slow thinking, why our brains default to shortcuts, and how time pressure, isolation, and copy forward documentation can quietly amplify mistakes. Dr. Putman makes the case for practical guardrails like semi structured interview templates, deliberate differential diagnoses, and a

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12:56

Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. Petros Levounis on Dry...

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2026/01/02

On this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, host Erin Connors sits down with Dr. Petros Levounis to unpack the appeal of Dry January and what people can realistically gain from a month off alcohol. They talk through why a time-limited goal can be easier to stick with, how to handle social situations without making it a public announcement, and what benefits people often notice physically and psychologically when they take a break. The conversation also covers practical strategies for anxiety in

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54:43

Psych News Special Report: Communicating the...

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2025/12/12

On this episode of Psychiatric News Special Report, host Dr. Adrian Preda talks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Chloe Page about what modern brain science really tells us about major depressive disorder. Drawing on the December 2025 Special Report, they walk through the rise and limits of the "chemical imbalance" story, how media coverage of the Moncrieff serotonin review fueled public mistrust, and why a neuroplasticity framework offers a richer and more accurate way to understand

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34:17

Mente sana, gente sana: fe, comunidad y salud mental

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2025/12/05

En este episodio de Mente Sana, Gente Sana, el Dr. Héctor Colón-Rivera se sienta con el psiquiatra e investigador en salud mental global Dr. Víctor Pereira-Sánchez para explorar cómo la fe, la migración y la comunidad se entrecruzan en la salud mental de los latinos e hispanos. Basándose en su experiencia en Washington Heights y en su propia formación espiritual en España, el Dr. Pereira-Sánchez describe el papel central que desempeñan las iglesias en la vida de los inmigrantes, desde el apoyo

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34:33

Psych News Special Report: AI-Induced Psychosis with...

The Medical Mind ·

2025/10/16

This episode of PsychNews Special Report unpacks emerging evidence around AI-induced psychosis, drawing on the October issue’s analysis by Dr. Adrian Preda. Guided by two virtual hosts, the episode explains how mirroring, flattery, and persistent memory in companion chatbots can reinforce fragile ideas into fixed beliefs, then maps the observable red flags across thought, mood, behavior, and sleep. Listeners get a concise first-response framework focused on safety, clinical assessment, and pausing

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39:48

Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Suicide En...

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2025/10/06

En este episodio de Breaking the Silence, la Dra. Ruby Castilla-Puentes y la Dra. Tatiana Falcone hablan sobre la prevención del suicidio entre los jóvenes hispanos. Basándose en investigaciones clínicas y en años de experiencia, la Dra. Falcone destaca las primeras señales de alerta, el estigma cultural, las barreras para recibir atención médica y los tratamientos emergentes, como la terapia CAMS y la terapia con ketamina. Juntas, enfatizan el poder de la educación familiar, la atención médica

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