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Episodes

Why Nightmares Matter

August 23, 2021 | Podcasts

Barry Krakow, MD has spent his career studying and treating nightmares. In this interview, he shares how nightmares affect mental health, and how they point to more than just PTSD.

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The Top Genetic Tests

August 2, 2021 | Podcasts

The APA says that genetic testing isn’t ready for prime time, but is there anything worth salvaging in these panels? We get some answers from John Nurnberger, MD, PhD, co-founder of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics, the founding editor...

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How to Use a Lightbox

July 26, 2021 | Podcasts

Guide your patients to light therapy with this tutorial, including how to select a device, what time to use it, and how to position the box.

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Nine New Findings with Mirtazapine

July 19, 2021 | Podcasts

Research updates on mirtazapine in anxiety, insomnia, methamphetamine abuse, and controversial news about the abuse potential of this antidepressant. Also new side effects and withdrawal symptoms discovered.

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A Therapy to Prevent Depression

July 12, 2021 | Podcasts

Antidepressants get people better from depression, but what keeps them better? In this episode, Dr. Giovanni Fava suggests we may need to stop trying to stamp-out pathology and start finding ways to enhance well-being as patients recover.

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The Bright Side of the Serotonin Gene

July 5, 2021 | Podcasts

Vladimir Maletic about the serotonin transporter gene (SERT). It’s supposed to make people more vulnerable to depression, but there’s a bright side to this gene that rarely gets attention. We talk about the strengths it confers, and whether it can...

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