Nei Podcast

What sorts of imaging techniques are used to measure amyloid aggregates in the brain? What do we know about the relationship between symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and amyloid levels that are detected through neuroimaging? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on Alzheimer’s disease, the amyloid hypothesis, disease modification, and breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Lon Schneider on biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and treatments that target amyloid. Lon Schneider, MD, MS is Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Gerontology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He is director of the California Alzheimer's Disease Center, the Department of Psychiatry Geriatric Studies Center and co-director of the clinical core of the University of Southern Califor

What cultural perspectives may influence mental health stigma in the Middle East? What was your experience like creating the first transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) center in Kuwait? What advice do you have for clinicians who want to help reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health? In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan address these questions and much more. Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan MD, MPH, FRCPC, DipABPN is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto in Canada. He is also the founder and clinical director of MindWell, a leading regional private mental health center based in Kuwait and the Chief Medical Officer of TMS NextGen a TMS training and operations management company based in Dubai. Dr. Alsuwaidan completed his psychiatry residency, mood & anxiety disorders fellowship and medical education fellowship at the University of Toronto. He also trained in mood disorders at the Stanford University bipolar clinic and the Tufts Medical Center mood disorders clin

When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, what is the amyloid cascade hypothesis? How has this theory impacted drug development for Alzheimer’s disease over the past three decades? With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on Alzheimer’s disease, the amyloid hypothesis, disease modification, and breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment. Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on the current state of Alzheimer’s disease and the amyloid controversy. Let’s listen in to Part 1 of our theme: Alzheimer’s Disease and the Amyloid Controversy Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

In this episode, we invite Dr. Christine Moutier of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, along with Christopher Thomas and Martha Thomas of the Defensive Line so they could have a chance to address some of your unanswered questions from their presentation on suicide prevention at the 2022 NEI Congress titled “Reasons to Hope: Evidence-Based Actions for Suicide Prevention. Christine Moutier serves as the chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and knows the impact of suicide firsthand. After her own lived experience and losing physician colleagues to suicide, she dedicated herself to fighting this leading cause of death. For the past decade as CMO at AFSP, Dr. Moutier has been leading a nationwide movement fueled by science and grassroots. She has testified before Congress numerous times, presented at the White House and the National Academy of Sciences, and is a frequent expert contributor for major media outlets.   Martha co-founded The Defensive Line with C

Why is measurement-based care so important to the overall treatment of schizophrenia? What are the most important reasons for using plasma antipsychotic levels when treating schizophrenia patients?   In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the importance of measuring plasma levels when administering antipsychotics.   With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorders.  Episodes to be released under this theme include:  Part 1: Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders with Dr. Michael Cummings  Part 2: The Clozapine Handbook with Dr. Jonathan Meyer  Part 3: Don’t Guess! Measure: The Clinical Use of Antipsychotic Plasma Levels with Dr. Jonathan Meyer  Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode! 

What did we learn about the relationship between PTSD and the gut microbiome this year? What are pherines? How can they reduce anxiety, according to research that was published this year? What other exciting news about psychopharmacology do you have to share with us? In this episode, Dr. Cutler addresses these questions and so much more about this past year in psychopharmacology. Dr. Andrew Cutler is the Chief Medical Officer (CEO) at the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI). Dr. Cutler has deeply rooted knowledge in clinical experience, academic experience, and emerging science in psychiatry through clinical trials. He also worked closely with federal regulators and legislators to advocate for improved mental health care as part of the Clinton health care reform effort, leading to the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996. Among his notable leadership positions, Dr. Cutler is currently Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University and previously served as Courtesy Assistant Profess

Why is clozapine underutilized, even though it’s a very effective antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia? What led you to write The Clozapine Handbook? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the use of clozapine in clinical practice.  With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on practical psychopharmacology. Episodes to be released under this theme include: Part 1: Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders with Dr. Michael Cummings Part 2: The Clozapine Handbook with Dr. Jonathan Meyer Part 3: Don’t Guess! Measure: The Clinical Use of Antipsychotic Plasma Levels with Dr. Jonathan Meyer Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

In this episode, Dr. Mary Kimmel answers your important questions from her presentation: No Woman, No Cry: Advancements in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postpartum Depression.

In this episode, Dr. Napoleon Higgins answers your important questions from his presentation, To the Moon and Back: Pediatric ADHD.

In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation, New Kids on the Block: Novel Receptor Science in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn answers your most pressing questions from his presentation, Blue Genes: Using Pharmacogenetics to Guide Prescribing.

In this episode, Dr. Adelaide Robb addresses your unanswered questions from her presentation: Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Impulsive Aggression: A Transdiagnostic Issue.

What are the early diagnostic stages of Alzheimer’s disease? What sort of brain changes can occur up to 20 years prior to symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? In this episode, Dr. Danielle Goldfarb addresses these questions and much more! She shares the most current research on dementia and geriatrics relevant to clinical practice. She also shares resources for early diagnosis of dementia and treating mental health in geriatrics. Dr. Danielle Goldfarb is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona and a dual board-certified neurologist and psychiatrist at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute and Cleo Roberts Memory Center in Sun City, AZ.  Dr. Goldfarb cares for patients and families with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). She leads several Alzheimer’s clinical trials and is involved in research efforts to explore the neuropathologic substrates of early neuropsychiatric symptoms in ADRD, to improve the safety and efficiency of  the collection of cerebrospinal

What made you both want to write the book “Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders? What are some of the most challenging components to treat, when it comes to complex psychosis and how are these addressed in the book? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Michael Cummings on how to manage complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorder. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on practical psychopharmacology. Episodes to be released under this theme include: Part 1: Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders with Dr. Michael Cummings Part 2: Don’t Guess! Measure: The Clinical Use of Antipsychotic Plasma Levels with Dr. Jonathan Meyer Part 3: The Clozapine Handbook with Dr. Jonathan Meyer Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

What are some of the major differences between intravenous or IV ketamine and intranasal esketamine? How are you building on these research findings and what associated avenues have been explored? In this episode, we interview the poster winner from last year’s NEI Congress, Dr. Balwinder Singh on his research comparing intravenous ketamine and intranasal esketamine. The study, conducted at Mayo Clinic rendered interesting findings that may be important for clinicians. Dr. Balwinder Singh is a Consultant and Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is a psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders, and his research is focused on novel treatments for treatment-resistant depression and identifying biomarkers for ketamine response.  He is also involved in the ketamine and esketamine clinic practice at the Mayo Clinic Depression Center.   This is one of the first studies to highlight a faster response to intravenous ketamine as compared to intranasal esketamine

  In this CME episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Vladimir Maletic about novel agents in development for Major Depressive Disorder or MDD. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-MDD. Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe novel mechanisms of action of agents under investigation for the treatment of depression Explain the potential implications of novel rapid-acting and multi-modal agents in optimizing outcomes for patients with unipolar depression Integrate newly available options for depression into clinical practice Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (

Description: What is an Enhanced Treatment Program or ETP? What is the history behind it and how is it used today? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Carolina Klein about how to diagnose and treat antisocial personality disorder. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on practical psychopharmacology. Episodes to be released under this theme include: Part 1: Decriminalizing Mental Illness with Dr. Katherine Warburton Part 2: The Antisocial Personality Disorder Spectrum: Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. James Knoll Part 3: Intensive Level Care for Violent Patients with Serious Mental Illness with Dr. Carolina Klein Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!

In this episode, we take a look back at some of the incredible women in medicine we’ve had on the NEI Podcast over the years. We begin with reflecting on Episode 69: A Beacon of Hope in the Storm of Mental Illness: An Update on Suicide Awareness and Prevention with Dr. Christine Moutier. Dr. Moutier is the Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. To hear the full episode click on the link below: https://neiglobal.libsyn.com/a-beacon-of-hope-in-the-storm-of-mental-illness-an-update-on-suicide-awareness-and-prevention-with-dr-christine-moutier Next, we turn to Episode 77: Mental Health in the Muslim Community with Dr. Mona Masood. Dr Masood is a psychiatrist and she is on the Board of Directors at the Muslim Wellness Foundation. To listen to the full episode click on the link below: https://neiglobal.libsyn.com/e77-mental-health-in-the-muslim-community-with-dr-mona-masood We then return to our interview with Dr. Christina Girgis in Episode 79: Gender Disparities in the Mental

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Karl Doghramji on best practices for the treatment and management of insomnia. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-Sleep Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Utilize assessment tools in the diagnosis of insomnia Address challenges in the pharmacologic treatment of insomnia Implement evidence-based pharmacological treatments for insomnia Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  NEI designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credi

What is the difference between psychopathy and antisocial personality? What is known about gender differences when it comes to antisocial personality disorder? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. James Knoll about how to diagnose and treat antisocial personality disorder. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on practical psychopharmacology. Episodes to be released under this theme include: Part 1: Decriminalizing Mental Illness with Dr. Katherine Warburton Part 2: The Antisocial Personality Disorder Spectrum: Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. James Knoll Part 3: Intensive Level Care for Violent Patients with Serious Mental Illness with Dr. Carolina Klein Subscribe to the NEI Podcast, so that you don’t miss another episode!