Episodes
Benjamin G. Druss, M.D., M.P.H., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss two articles: 1) A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to transitions from the emergency department to outpatient mental health care 2) Supporting the mental health workforce during and after COVID-19. Dr. Druss is a psychiatrist and a professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the School of Public Health at Emory University.
Published 06/03/21
Marie Brown, Ph.D., and Nev Jones, Ph.D., join Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss steps to build a pipeline of researchers with significant psychiatric disabilities and intersecting lived experiences (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000468) and to increase service user participation in the U.S. mental health care system (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000494).
Published 04/07/21
Milton L. Wainberg, M.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss protocols for studies implementing comprehensive mental health services in low- and middle-income countries (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000090).
Published 02/24/21
Leopoldo J. Cabassa, Ph.D., M.S.W., and Ana Stefancic, Ph.D., join Dr. Dixon to discuss the effectiveness of the Peer-led Group Lifestyle Balance intervention, a 12-month manualized healthy lifestyle intervention delivered by peer specialists, in a sample of persons with serious mental illness who were overweight or obese and living in supportive housing (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000304).
Published 01/21/21
Wanda G. Wright, D.D.S., M.S.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to explore barriers and facilitators in addressing the oral health needs of individuals with mental illness from the perspectives of patients, psychiatrists, and dentists (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.201900535).
Published 12/14/20
Michael F. Hogan, Ph.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss the challenges and opportunities for nationwide reform in systems of care for individuals in psychiatric crisis in the United States (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000114).
Published 11/09/20
John Torous, M.D., M.B.I., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss the expanded access to smartphone apps for mental health on college campuses as well as issues regarding the privacy, efficacy, and quality of mental health apps (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000098).
Published 10/05/20
Ayana Jordan, M.D., Ph.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss disparities in initiation of and engagement in mental health care among persons from racial-ethnic minority groups. This topic formed the basis of an Editor's Choice collection assembled by Dr. Jordan (http://bit.ly/2YNo9kz).
Published 08/05/20
Erik Messamore, M.D., Ph.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss suggestions for informing the public more effectively about the potential benefits and risks of marijuana in state medical marijuana programs (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000140).
Published 07/02/20
Matthew Goldman, M.D., M.S., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss the significant changes in mental health policy prompted by the COVID-19 crisis across five major areas: legislation, regulation, financing, accountability, and workforce development. Special considerations for mental health policy are discussed, including social determinants of health, innovative technologies, and research and evaluation.
Published 05/20/20
Mark Munetz, M.D., and Elizabeth Ford, M.D., join Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss their work in the field of providing services to individuals who have criminal justice contact and serious mental illness.
Published 03/17/20
Delbert G. Robinson, M.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss barriers to the use of long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication.
Published 02/14/20
Patricia E. Deegan, Ph.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss the dynamic journey that is learning to use psychiatric medicine optimally to support recovery. It requires more than learning to take pills on schedule. As people recover, as they learn and grow, as they age, and as their concerns and interests evolve, the use of medication as a tool in recovery also evolves.
Published 01/17/20
Natalie Bonfine, Ph.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss the reasons why people with serious mental illness are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. Dr. Bonfine also outlines ways to address the multiple factors that contribute to justice involvement for this population.
Published 12/13/19
Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin discuss substance use among LGBTQ young adults with probable substance use disorders and characteristics and job stressors associated with turnover and turnover intention among community mental health providers.
Published 11/19/19
Nev Jones, Ph.D., and Christina Mangurian, M.D., M.A.S., join Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss the significant ethical, political, and procedural challenges that affect recruitment and retention of the peer specialist workforce.
Published 10/18/19
Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin discuss an innovative model to integrate medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in rural primary care settings for patients with opioid use disorders, and how mental health professionals can prepare and respond to the mental health consequences of increasingly dangerous storms.
Published 09/06/19
Jonathan Purtle, Dr.P.H., M.Sc., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss state legislators’ opinions about adverse childhood experiences as risk factors for adult behavioral health conditions, as well as how opinions vary between legislators with different characteristics.
Published 07/26/19
Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin discuss psychiatric hospitalization of youths with autism spectrum disorder and whether increasing spending on home and community-based care lowers that risk, reducing hospitalization through court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment with or without assertive community treatment, and use of behavioral economics to enhance medication adherence.
Published 06/28/19
Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin discuss an innovative program to engage patients with early psychosis, two essays on the legalization of marijuana, and the aftermath of celebrity suicide.
Published 05/31/19
Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin discuss a new model of inpatient care in England and improving clinician practices when sharing notes with patients.
Published 04/16/19
Paul S. Appelbaum, M.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss what degree of responsibility universities have to prevent student suicide or violence on campus.
Published 03/15/19
Paul S. Appelbaum, M.D., joins Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin to discuss what degree of responsibility universities have to prevent student suicide or violence on campus.
Published 03/15/19
Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin discuss the use of text messaging to detect postpartum depression, the use of telemedicine to improve medication adherence, and ethical considerations regarding Internet searches for patient information.
Published 02/15/19
Dr. Dixon and Dr. Berezin discuss the use of text messaging to detect postpartum depression, the use of telemedicine to improve medication adherence, and ethical considerations regarding Internet searches for patient information.
Published 02/15/19