The Experts Speak - An Educational Service of the Florida Psychiatric Society

The Experts Speak - An Educational Service of the Florida Psychiatric Society

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The Experts Speak - An Educational Service of the Florida Psychiatric Society episodes

  • Aging
    Deirdre Robertson, Ph.D., reports on a large on-going study of aging. It covers key items as such the effect of perception of aging on cognitive decline, measuring walking speed, the notion of fragility, etc. From Trinity College, Dublin. She is now with Columbia University, NY.
    17 min
  • Gambling
    Luke Clark, Ph.D., examines the theories, behaviors, statistics, addictive qualities, and treatment of gamblers, including video and internet activities.
    19 min
  • The Zika Virus
    Larry Bush., M.D., specializes in infectious diseases. He examines the history, nature, and concerns with the Zika virus outbreaks.
    13 min
  • Helping Our Veterans
    Mary Houlahan, RN, offers poignant and practical advice on the reasons to, and how to, approach veterans in the process of helping them given their military experiences. She is also a retired US Marine.
    19 min
  • As The Sea Levels Rise...
    Roderick King, MD, explains the concerns about health effects and social-community changes expected as the sea levels rise. He feels we can adapt to these changes, and we need to learn how to lesson the human contribution to the shifts. He is CEO of the Florida Institute for Health Innovation and on faculty at the University of Miami Medical School.
    19 min
  • Physicians Burnout
    Penelope Ziegler, M.D., describes the nature and causes of emotional burnout in physicians. Much applies to other professions as well. Dr. Ziegler is Medical Director of the Professionals Resource Network in Florida.
    21 min
  • Learn About Group Therapy
    Holly Katz, Ph.D., explains the theory and workings of group therapy, the difference between it and individual therapy, it's use with different populations and even with kids, etc.
    18 min
  • On Me Being Bipolar!
    Hakeem Rahim suffers from bipolar disorder. He discusses how it impacted his life. He is a advocate and speaker to help others. Attached also is his testimony to a US Congressional Committee on mental health issues, both in general and in his own life.
    27 min

About The Experts Speak - An Educational Service of the Florida Psychiatric Society

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Listen to 15-20 minute long interviews of experts on various topics related to mental and general health. The topics will be continuously expanded. The interviews are designed for both professionals…