Psychcast

From GAP 2018, Lorenzo Norris, MD (http://bit.ly/2z99Yrr), welcome Ashwin Patkar, MD (http://bit.ly/2P6jBvQ), to discuss the opioid epidemic and how North Carolina is approaching it systemically. And later, Dr. RK knows that some of your patients are blue this time of year, she joins us to talk about what that is and what you can do about it. More from Dr. Patkar: 'Opioid abuse and overdose: Keep your patients safe' (http://bit.ly/2P380xT)

In this episode of the MDedge Psychcast, Jack Rozel, MD, comes back to the show to discuss how things are in Pittsburgh following the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue. 

Scientists have been warning about climate change for years, but psychiatrists may soon need to follow suit. In this edition of the Psychcast, Lorenzo Norris, MD (http://bit.ly/2z99Yrr), welcomes Robin Cooper, MD, to discuss the impacts of global climate change on both patients and communities. Dr. Cooper (http://bit.ly/2DkLbmR) “has been in private practice with a focus on both psychotherapy and medical management throughout her 35 years of practice.”

In this episode of the MDedge Psychcast, Lorenzo Norris, MD and Petros Levounis, MD, discuss pharmacological and psychosocial options for treating patients with substance abuse disorders including alcohol, opiates, and even the holy grail -- cocaine. And Dr. DK wants you to know that it’s time for sanity.

In today’s episode, Lorenzo Norris, MD, welcomes John S Rozel, MD (http://bit.ly/2JszE6c), to talk about gun violence. Dr. Rozel makes his home and practices in Pittsburgh, the site of the tragic mass shooting at the Tree of Life temple (http://bit.ly/2qlF2iK).

In this edition, Carl A. Bernstein, MD joins Lorenzo Norris, MD, to discuss physician burnout and mental health.

In episode 27, Lorenzo Norris, MD, welcomes Carl C. Bell, MD (http://bit.ly/2yb8rQT), for part 1 of 2 of a conversation of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder at the 2018 annual IPS Mental Health Services Conference. And later, Dr. Renee Kohanski discusses the Frye Test.

Introducing the Postcall Podcast.  At MDedge, we know that medicine can be a bit of an awakening at every step of your career. So, we launched the Postcall Podcast as a way to share your stories; what you love about medicine and what you love outside of your career. This is meant to be a place for you to find your truth. In the first episode, Nick Andrews welcomes the Editor-In-Chief of MDege Psychiatry and the host of the MDedge Psychcast, Dr. Lorenzo Norris. 

In episode 26, Lorenzo Norris, MD, welcomes Carl C. Bell, MD (http://bit.ly/2yb8rQT), for part 1 of 2 of a conversation of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder at the 2018 annual IPS Mental Health Services Conference. And later, Dr. Renee Kohanski discusses the Frye Test.

Marcia Morris, MD (http://bit.ly/2NXyODY), joins Lorenzo Norris, MD, to discuss binge drinking culture on college campuses. Dr. Morris is Associate Director of Psychiatry in student health.

Lorenzo Norris, MD, gives his thoughts on everything from Autumn to residency. If you have thoughts or questions on Dr. Norris’ commentary please comment below. And stick around for Dr. RK on invisible people.

In this edition, Lorenzo Norris, MD welcomes Richard Balon, MD, for a discussion on benzodiazepines for anxious depression. Dr. Balon is professor of psychiatry and anesthesiology in the departments of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences and anesthesiology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. And later, Dr. RK gives a brief talk on rage

In this edition of the Psychcast, Joseph Pierre, MD, returns for part II of his talk with Lorenzo Norris. This time, they discuss how to avoid clinical errors. And later, Dr. RK asks “where are they now?”

Dr. Lorenzo Norris returns to the MDedge psychcast this week to discuss dual diagnoses. His guest is Dr. Joseph M. Pierre, MD, health sciences clinical professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Norris and Dr. Pierre discuss ideal treatment compared to real-world treatment.

In Episode 20, Suma Chand, PhD, stops by to talk about cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression. Dr. Chand dives into the evidence supporting the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy both as monotherapy and in combination with antidepressants for acute and long-term treatment of depression. Dr. Chand previously joined us to talk about how to adapt cognitive-behavioral therapy for older adults. And later, Dr. RK wants you to embrace the suck.