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

  • Holiday Blues - Again
    Joan Magill, PsyD, returns with a further discussion of the very common problem of holiday blues,how it is real suffering, and how it differs from major depressions, causes and interventions, personal expectations and disappointments, anniversary grief and lost feelings even away from the standard major holidays, etc
    16 min
  • Child Sexual Abuse
    Ryan Hall, MD, forensic psychiatrist, discusses many of the complex aspects of pedophilia: the types, origins, definitions, victim treatment, offender treatment, frequency, relapse, and impact of computer pornography
    26 min
  • Hypnosis To Quit Smoking
    Robert Heller EdD, a hypnotherapist, explains how hypnosis is used to stop cigarette use, who and why some are more likely to benefit, some observations on nicotine addiction, etc..
    18 min
  • Living With Schizophrenia
    Richard Greer, MD, speaks to life for the patients and families that need to live with schizophrenia, including looks at long term problems, treatments, challenges, etc.
    18 min
  • End of Life Psychiatry
    Jonathan Stewart MD, Professor at the University of South Florida, speaks to how psychiatry is quite helpful even in the very last stages in life, the role of medications, pain control, feeling a sense of closure, spirituality, family issues, the interaction with hospice, etc.
    18 min
  • The Culture of Domestic Violence
    Ryan Hall MD discusses domestic violence, that both men and women can be victims, its presence in many cultures, the reasons for it and why people don't leave, help lines, how to intervene, etc.
    21 min
  • Physician Burnout: How and Why
    Jerry Williamson MD outlines the causes, stages and dangers of physician burnout. He also speaks to the critical need to intervene, the psychological makeup of many physicians, and ideas about treatment.
    14 min
  • Good New News About MAOI Antidepressants
    Stephan Quentzel, MD, explains the logic and advantage about the new delivery formulation of an MAOI antidepressant. This old class of medications can now be used in a safer manner. He also talks about the history of MAOI, how it works, etc.
    19 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…