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History of Psychiatry with Peter Kramer

In this new episode Peter Kramer delved into the future of mental health treatment, exploring advancements in pharmaceuticals, holistic approaches, and ethical considerations. Key themes included the evolving landscape of psychiatric medication, the importance of personalized and holistic care, navigating ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, and charting a path toward a more equitable and accessible mental health care system. The conversation emphasized the need for clinicians to remain adaptable, compassionate, and ethically grounded as they navigate the complexities of psychiatric treatment.

Personalized Psychiatry with Hans Eriksson

Exploring personalized treatment through predictive diagnostics and genetics, precision psychiatry aims to optimize outcomes. Innovative antidepressants and AI-driven diagnostics offer promise in revolutionizing mental health care despite challenges.

Health Information Exchanges with Benjamin Rudeen

In the new episode of the Future of Psychiatry podcast technology, including artificial intelligence and health information exchanges are reshaping the landscape of mental wellness. HIEs, designed to collect and share health data, aim to enhance care continuity despite facing challenges such as underutilization and interoperability issues. AI offers personalized health insights by analyzing data, but ethical considerations like privacy and bias must be addressed. Additionally, the episode highlighted the complexities of personalized care, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and patient-centric approaches. As technology continues to evolve, embracing innovation offers the opportunity to create a more connected and informed future for mental health care.

Psychedelic Research for Mental Health with Dr. Adam Levin

Psychedelic Research for Mental Health:
In this new episode, experts explore the burgeoning field of psychedelic psychiatry, highlighting the transformative potential of guided psychedelic experiences, personal narratives of dedication and curiosity among pioneers, the challenges of integrating psychedelics into clinical practice responsibly, and the broader ethical considerations. It also touches on technological innovations like artificial intelligence in mental health care. Overall, the conversation offers a glimpse into a future where unconventional therapies and cutting-edge technologies redefine mental health treatment with compassion and innovation.

AI-based Smart Documenting with JotPsych

AI-based Smart Documenting: Revolutionizing Healthcare through Innovation. This new episode delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on healthcare, tracing its evolution from a novel concept to a fundamental force reshaping the industry. It highlights how AI-powered technologies streamline medical documentation, enhance patient care through accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment, and empower patients with virtual assistants. Ethical and regulatory considerations are discussed, emphasizing the importance of privacy, data security, and fairness. Collaboration among stakeholders is deemed crucial for harnessing AI’s full potential in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Creativity in Psychiatry with Dr. Robert Bilder

Creativity and psychiatry: Explore this dynamic relationship. Delve into the therapeutic power of creative expression, redefining traditional psychiatric approaches for mental well-being. Embrace creativity to navigate emotional landscapes with resilience and insight, offering transformative possibilities within the field of psychiatry.

Gut Brain Interaction with Dr. Adrian Miranda

Gut Brain: Exploring Neuromodulation’s Role in Pain Management and Beyond
Discover how neuromodulation is reshaping pain management, particularly for abdominal disorders. By directly influencing neurological pathways, this innovative approach offers personalized relief that goes beyond traditional medication. Real-life experiences underscore its transformative potential. As research progresses, neuromodulation holds promise for broader applications in healthcare, potentially revolutionizing treatment protocols and becoming a cornerstone of patient care.

Psychedelic Health Insurance Benefits with Sherry Rais

Psychedelic Health leads the discussion in this episode of the “Future of Psychiatry” podcast, where host Bruce Bassi and guest Sherry Rais delve into innovative insurance benefits. Discover how Anthea, under CEO Sherry Rais’s guidance, pioneers accessible psychedelic-assisted therapies, beginning with ketamine treatment. Explore the transformative potential of these therapies and their pivotal role in shaping the future of mental healthcare.

Virtual Reality Advances with Dr. Kim Bullock: Techniques and Innovations

Virtual Reality (VR) is highlighted as a significant advancement in mental health, with specialists discussing its innovative applications in treating psychiatric conditions like phobias, addiction, eating disorders, and functional disorders. The conversation explores VR’s potential to transform implicit biases, alter body image perception, and facilitate cognitive enhancement. It emphasizes the importance of robust research, the adoption of industry-standard guidelines, and clinicians’ active participation in shaping VR’s future in Psychiatry, showcasing the technology’s expansive possibilities beyond therapy.

Virtual Reality: Accelerating Therapy Outcomes with Dr. Howard Gurr

Review VR’s benefits in speeding up therapy, overcoming traditional therapy limitations, and improving patient compliance. Dr. Gurr shares insights on VR’s risks, its future in clinical practice, and its use in treating social anxiety, autism, and pain management. This episode is essential for professionals looking to incorporate technology into mental health treatments.

The Upward Spiral with Dr. Alex Korb

Learn how an understanding of neuroscience informs depression and anxiety. We cover the value of emotions, the dangers of overthinking, and humor’s role in well-being. The conversation also touches on how brain tendencies affect motivation, and the importance of acceptance, self-compassion, and lifestyle changes like exercise for managing mental health. We highlight the need to differentiate between controllable and uncontrollable aspects to improve responses.

VR Based Psychotherapy with Dr. Aaron Williams

Explore the use of VR-based psychotherapy, its effectiveness in treating mental health conditions, the challenges of introducing VR to patients, and its potential applications in various areas of mental health therapy.

What is Ketamine? Why Ketamine Works with Dr. Steve Yun, Kure

We discuss ketamine therapy’s application for treating severe and treatment-resistant depression, focusing on its evidence-based positive effects and potential risks. Emphasizing patient safety, proper screenings, and adherence to scientific evidence, we also explore the broader landscape of psychiatric treatment, dismissing quick fixes and highlighting the importance of rigorous, evidence-based approaches in advancing mental health treatments.

AI Mindset Coach with David Gull

We discuss the role of AI technology in managing mental health, focusing on Vital, an AI-guided meditation app designed to help manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. The conversation covers the app’s development, user interface, feedback mechanisms, emotional intelligence, and data security. Additionally, we explore the app’s impact, its integration into daily life, and future technological advancements.

Psyched Wellness with Jeff Stevens

We discuss the work of Psyched Wellness, a company focused on researching and producing products from Amanita Muscaria’s medicinal properties. Our conversation covers the company’s commitment to safety and quality, the mushroom’s use and impact, challenges and opportunities in the field, and future growth and product aspirations. Additionally, we explore insights from consumer experiences and the evidence collected, both anecdotal and scientific.

Holistic Neuropsychiatric Care with Dr. Arnie Mech

We discuss an array of topics concerning modern psychiatry, including the importance of individualized patient diagnosis, the role of diet and genetic testing in mental health, the potential of novel treatments like Transcranial Mandibular Stimulation (TMS), and the impact of sleep and nutrition on mental well-being. We also explore the crucial interplay between the mind and body, emphasizing the values of the patient’s journey and integrative psychiatry.

Mental Health Curriculum with Ross Szabo

We discuss the development of a mental health curriculum for schools, focusing on normalizing conversations about mental health, the significance of addressing mental health issues early, and providing a framework for mental health literacy. The conversation also covers a personal journey from a family background of severe mental health disorders and addiction, through personal mental health challenges, to becoming the director of outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign and creating the first large-scale mental health assemblies in the U.S.

Future of Sleep Treatment With Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib

We discuss the prevalence of sleep disorders and the critical need for their diagnosis and treatment. We explore the Wesper device, a home sleep testing technology designed to enhance accessibility and accuracy in sleep testing. Our conversation also touches on challenges in the field, future growth opportunities, and the potential role of psychedelics in mental health treatment. We emphasize the importance of addressing sleep disorders and how technology can play a key role in monitoring and improving sleep health.

New Treatment Options for Mental Health With Dr Mustafa Tai from PsychPlus

We explore the challenges of accessing psychiatric care and PsychPlus’s mission to bridge this gap. Their focus is on providing timely psychiatric help, emphasizing outpatient management to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. They aim to offer psychiatric assistance within a day or two, targeting patients discharged from inpatient settings and those seeking general life maintenance. Their approach includes a strong emphasis on employee retention and staff support to enhance patient care. Accepting all insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid, they prioritize growth to extend our services and reach. Technology is pivotal in our practice, incorporating electronic health records and an app for patient screening and diversion. We address the challenges of enhancing access to care and the critical role of innovation in psychiatry.

Panic Disorder Novel Treatment: Freespira, with Dr. Robert Cuyler

We discuss the impact of FreeSpira, an FDA-approved digital therapeutic treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and panic disorder. FreeSpira uses regulated breathing patterns to alleviate symptoms associated with these disorders. The treatment involves using a device at home for 17 minutes, twice a day over four weeks, to measure and improve the patient’s exhaled CO2 levels and respiratory rate. This helps regulate their physiology and manage stress reactions. We also explore the development and research behind FreeSpira, its effectiveness in managing symptoms, and its potential limitations and future developments.

Hypnotherapy’s Hidden Potential, Bernhard Tewes, HypnoBox

We discuss the future of mental health care and the role of psychedelic-assisted therapy, focusing on historical shifts in the acceptance of psychedelics, the importance of safety and regulatory protocols, and comprehensive training for clinicians. We highlight the promise of psychedelics for curative intent and the potential FDA approval of MDMA and psilocybin, emphasizing the significance of mental wellness and preventative mental health care.

Preparing for the Psychedelic Revolution — Payton Nyquvest with Numinus

We discuss the future of mental health care and the role of psychedelic-assisted therapy, focusing on historical shifts in the acceptance of psychedelics, the importance of safety and regulatory protocols, and the need for comprehensive training for clinicians. We explore the promise of psychedelics for curative intent and the potential FDA approval of MDMA and psilocybin, emphasizing the significance of mental wellness and preventative mental health care.

From Trauma To Triumph: The Crucial Role of Psychology in Military Leadership and PTSD Recovery

We explore the application of psychology in the military, focusing on combat veterans’ experiences with PTSD. Understanding the brain’s mechanics and electro-physiology can improve mental health for individuals and organizations. By integrating psychological insights, military leaders can foster their growth and create a healthier environment for their teams. The experiences of combat veterans offer lessons on the lasting impact of war on the psyche, highlighting the challenges, healing, and growth possibilities.

FOP017: Demystifying Psychedelic Medications: A Conversation with Better U

We discuss ketamine therapy and the challenges of patient education, the legislative landscape, and their unique approach to mental health care. They emphasize the importance of individualized care, and debunk common misconceptions about psychedelic medications.

FOP016: The Future Of VR Therapy with Nik Vassev from Novobeing

Nik Vassev of NOVOBEING discusses the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR) in mental health, highlighting the role of game designers in creating immersive VR experiences that serve as effective mental health exercises. We also explore the incorporation of AI into VR to create personalized environments and interactive educational experiences. We envision a future where VR becomes a standard adjunct to therapies, especially those requiring imagination, and where smart glasses integrate the virtual world into everyday life.

Valant CEO Ram Krishnan on EHR Tech and AI

We spoke to Valant’s CEO, Ram Krishnan, about Valant EHR. Valant is an EHR system designed specifically for behavioral health practices. It offers a wide range of features, including documentation, scheduling, billing, outcome measures. We discussed some very interesting topics pertaining to EHR systems: heterogeneity of needs of users, measuring and incorporating usability, how to manage feedback, understanding design bias, and how AI will integrate into EHR systems.

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