Mental Health and Psychiatry (Audio)

Interventional psychiatry focuses on researching and repairing brain circuit dysfunction to bring relief to millions of people who have depression or other treatment-resistant mental illnesses. Listen is as experts in the field discuss how they are helping patients by using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), psychedelics, and more. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37288]

Eve Ekman is a contemplative social scientist and teacher in the field of emotional awareness and burnout prevention. She discusses how to develop emotion awareness and enact compassion. She also addresses the issue of burnout and things to do to manage emotions and their power. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36875]

Dr. Walter E. B. Sipe, UCSF Psychiatry and Pediatrics, explores acceptance and commitment therapy that allows for creating a rich, full, and meaningful life while accepting the pain that inevitably goes with it. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36872]

When a child does not outgrow the fears and worries that are typical in young children, or when there are so many fears and worries that they interfere with school, home, or play activities, the child may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Bridget Walker, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in treating anxiety and associated disorders, discusses the signs of anxiety, the triggers that cause anxiety and suggestions for parents to help their children. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36871]

Dr. Stuart Eisendrath, UCSF Professor Emeritus in Psychiatry, explores the psychology behind both anxiety and depression as well as how mindfulness can help to tackle these issues. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 36943]

As we age, physical health declines but people report feeling more satisfied and content. Why is that? Dilip V. Jeste, MD explains that wisdom may be key. This complex trait can be harnessed to increase compassion, aid in self regulation, and much more. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36485]

For over two decades, geriatric psychiatrist Dilip Jeste, MD, has led the search for the biological and cognitive roots of wisdom. In this talk, Dr. Jeste reflects on the emerging field of the neurobiology of wisdom, its promise to help alleviate the modern epidemic of loneliness, and ways to nurture and grow this complex trait.

Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36624]

Experts from the UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on memtal health. They share tips for managing anxiety in children, the health consequences of negative experiences, suicide prevention, effective mental health treatments, treatment during the pandemic and much more. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36058]

Climate instability is one of the most urgent public health threats of the 21st Century. Mental health is profoundly impacted by the disruptions associated with climate change. Drs. Robin Cooper and Alex Trope, Department of Psychiatry at UCSF, explore the harm and the affects on mental heath. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35925]

Meditation practices have been adapted to treat mental and physical health conditions. It is not a cure-all, and different people respond in different ways. Helen Weng, UCSF Psychiatry, explores how we understand these processes and measure them from internal practice to external change. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35929]