Psychiatry and Mental Health

Psychiatry and Mental Health

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Psychiatry and Mental Health episodes

  • Epilepsy: Beyond Seizure Impact
    Guest: Raman Sankar, MD, PhD
    Guest: Scott Aaronson, MD

    This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Drs. Raman Sankar and Scott Aaronson discuss best practices for identifying and treating patients as well as programming strategies for VNS.

    7 min
  • VNS: Beyond Seizure Control
    Guest: Raman Sankar, MD, PhD
    Guest: Scott Aaronson, MD

    This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Drs. Raman Sankar and Scott Aaronson discuss best practices for identifying and treating patients as well as programming strategies for VNS.

    6 min
  • QoL Matters: Brain Stem Stimulation in Patients With Unipolar Depression
    Guest: Raman Sankar, MD, PhD
    Guest: Scott Aaronson, MD

    This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Drs. Raman Sankar and Scott Aaronson discuss best practices for identifying and treating patients as well as programming strategies for VNS.

    5 min
  • Differentiating Neuromodulation Therapies: VNS, DBS, ECT, TMS
    Guest: Raman Sankar, MD, PhD
    Guest: Scott Aaronson, MD

    This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Drs. Raman Sankar and Scott Aaronson discuss best practices for identifying and treating patients as well as programming strategies for VNS.

    6 min
  • Optimizing VNS Parameters: Keys to Therapeutic Success
    Guest: Raman Sankar, MD, PhD
    Guest: Scott Aaronson, MD

    This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on using vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Drs. Raman Sankar and Scott Aaronson discuss best practices for identifying and treating patients as well as programming strategies for VNS.

    5 min
  • Tuning the Brain: Personalized Anxiety Relief with Neurofeedback-Driven Headphones
    Guest: John Golden
    Guest: Michael Greenberg, MD

    EEG-guided headphones from Vital Neuro present a new frontier in anxiety management through personalized, real-time neurofeedback and music therapy. Dr. Michael Greenberg speaks with Vital Neuro CEO John Golden about the science behind these devices, their effectiveness in reducing anxiety symptoms, and how they can integrate into daily life.

    12 min
  • Transforming Clinician Wellness: EEG Headphones Helping with Burnout
    Guest: John Golden
    Host: Michael Greenberg, MD

    Neuro-responsive EEG headphones are helping healthcare professionals combat burnout by promoting calm, focus, and resilience. Backed by neuroscience and real-time brain monitoring, this personalized technology blends music and neurofeedback to optimize mental states and reduce stress. Hear from Vital Neuro CEO John Golden as he joins Dr. Michael Greenberg to discuss this device's impact in clinical workflows, from pre-op anxiety management to enhanced physician well-being.

    13 min
  • The Burden of Uterine Fibroids: Exploring Physical, Cognitive, and Reproductive Impacts
    Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
    Guest: Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACOG, CCRP

    In addition to heavy menstrual bleeding, patients with uterine fibroids often deal with many other considerable effects on their physical and mental wellbeing. To provide optimal care, it’s important to recognize the full impact of fibroids, communicate carefully about treatment options, and promote equitable access to care. Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy to learn more about how we can address the multifaceted burden of uterine fibroids. Dr. Al-Hendy is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of Translational Research at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

    14 min
  • Digital CBT and Pulmonary Fibrosis: Addressing Anxiety and Quality of Life
    Guest: Jessica Shull, PhD
    Guest: Joshua Solomon, MD
    Host: Ryan Quigley

    Patients with pulmonary fibrosis often face anxiety and emotional distress that go unadressed during their care. Given this unmet need, a digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) platform was designed to support emotional wellbeing alonside medical treatment. Mr. Ryan Quigley sits down with Drs. Jessica Shull and Joshua Solomon, who presented at the 2025 American Thoracic Society International Conference to explore how this platform may enhance quality of life, support therapy adherence, and integrate into routine care. Dr. Shull is the Director of Digital Health and a Clinical Science Liaison at Vicore Pharma, and Dr. Solomon is a Professor of Medicine in Pulmonary Care and the Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program at National Jewish Health.

    11 min
  • Gaps in Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Care: A Look at Causes and Solutions
    Guest: Natalie Bareis, PhD, LMSW

    Despite the availability of effective treatments for schizophrenia spectrum disorders, many patients are not receiving minimally adequate care based on a recent study. Tune in to hear Dr. Natalie Bareis discuss barriers to care, including the impact of substance use disorders and the limited availability of specialized programs, as well as how we can improve access and outcomes for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Dr. Bareis is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Behavioral Medicine in Psychiatry at Columbia University.

    3 min