In the fifth episode of season two of COVID on the Brain, we welcome leading forensic psychiatrist Dr. Gary Chaimowitz to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected forensic psychiatry and the mental health of justice-involved individuals. Dr. Chaimowitz shares his insights on the challenges faced by forensic patients requiring psychiatric care and discusses the increased stigmatization of psychiatric and forensic populations during the pandemic. With decades of experience in the field, Dr. Chaimowitz sheds light on how the pandemic reshaped mental health services and the ongoing battle against stigma. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on mental health, justice, and societal perceptions.

In the fourth episode of season two of COVID on the Brain, we are joined by neuroscientist and science journalist Dr. Stephani Sutherland for a compelling discussion on the vital role of scientific communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Sutherland, with over 20 years of experience, sheds light on long COVID and its neurological effects, offering a unique perspective that blends her deep expertise in neuroscience with her passion for making science accessible to the public. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about the power of scientific communication in shaping public health awareness.

In the third episode of season two of the podcast COVID On The Brain, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Avindra Nath, a distinguished physician-scientist specializing in neuroimmunology. Dr. Nath, serving as a senior investigator at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, brings his extensive expertise on neuroinflammatory diseases into our discussion. Join us as we delve into the neurological implications of COVID-19 and other viral infections on public health, exploring Dr. Nath's groundbreaking research in unraveling the complex interplay between viruses and the nervous system. Tune in to this unique episode to gain valuable insights into the neurological intricacies of COVID-19 and its downstream effects!

In the second episode of season two of the podcast COVID On The Brain, we interviewed Dr. Sasha Litwin, a staff physician at the emergency department at the SickKids Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. Dr. Litwin shares her insights on the impact of COVID-19 on emergency departments and the challenges healthcare professionals face in managing the pandemic. She discusses the changes in emergency department protocols and procedures and shares her experience in managing patients with COVID-19. If you are curious to learn more about the state of emergency medicine during the pandemic, make sure to tune in to our episode and give it a listen!

In the first episode of our second season we interviewed Dr. Lyn Turkstra, a Professor of Speech-Language Pathology at McMaster University. Dr. Turkstra discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted cognitive rehabilitation, a process of retraining the brain to improve cognitive function after injury or illness. She explores the challenges faced by both healthcare providers and patients during the pandemic and provides us insight to patient demographics and the barriers in our healthcare system which make access to cognitive rehabilitation difficult. To learn more about the effects of COVID-19 on cognitive rehabilitation, grab a snack and tune in to our episode!

In the fourth episode of COVID On The Brain, we interviewed Michele (they/them), a resident New-Yorker one of the first people to contract COVID earlier in March 2020 when the pandemic first hit the US. Michele was a psycholinguist by profession, and describes the unprecedented personal effects COVID had on both their personal and professional life. To learn more about their incredible journey through fighting the virus and its wider implications, grab a snack and join us in this episode!

The third episode of season one COVID On The Brain discusses the topic of social inequities and addictions with two experts on substance abuse and addiction research.

In this episode Dr. Farooq Naeem, a psychiatrist and Chief of General and Health System Psychiatry at the Center of Addiction and Mental Health and Dr. James MacKillop, a director at the Peter Boris Center for Addictions Research provide additional insight to the social determinants of health and how they have exacerbated health risks during the pandemic by looking at health systems and understanding brain health from a social lens.

Join us in our interview with Dr. John Connolly, PhD and Dr. Jordon Charlebois, MD, where they will shed light on the variability of symptoms presenting themselves in COVID-19 patients, ranging from those who fall severely ill to the ones who recover within a week at home.

In the very first episode we interview Dr. Mukerji, a neurobiologist from Harvard Medical School who has been studying the effects of COVID-19 on the brain.

A short intro about the upcoming podcast series, COVID On The Brain