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This limited podcast series is brought to you by APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus and hosted by Anjali Gupta, MD, President of APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus. Dr.Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has led a number of wellness and equity initiatives at Georgetown and was selected to be a Gender+Justice Initiative Faculty Fellow for her research on The Experiences of Women in Medicine. She is active with APA's Committee on Women's Mental Health and is Chair of the AMWA Literary Committee. In this series, Dr. Gupta will interview women psychiatrists across the country who lead in a variety of ways. These conversations will uncover insights from guests' journeys in psychiatry on a range of topics, including work-life integration, mentorship, gender equity, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Gupta is joined by Dr. Dionne Hart. Dr. Hart is board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. She is an adjunct assistant professor of psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and was recently elected to the APA BOT as the Area 4 Trustee.

This limited podcast series is brought to you by APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus and hosted by Anjali Gupta, MD, President of APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus. Dr.Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has led a number of wellness and equity initiatives at Georgetown and was selected to be a Gender+Justice Initiative Faculty Fellow for her research on The Experiences of Women in Medicine. She is active with APA's Committee on Women's Mental Health and is Chair of the AMWA Literary Committee. In this series, Dr. Gupta will interview women psychiatrists across the country who lead in a variety of ways. These conversations will uncover insights from guests' journeys in psychiatry on a range of topics, including work-life integration, mentorship, gender equity, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Gupta is joined by Dr. Gia Merlo. Dr. Merlo is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She has published four academic books, including Lifestyle Psychiatry: Through the Lens of Behavioral Medicine. She is the founding chair of the APA's Lifestyle Psychiatry Caucus.

This episode features an excerpt from the presentation, "Tell Me Something Good" by veteran NPR reporter Jacki Lyden, who discusses with compassion and humor the shifting narratives of family sacrifice, luck, and endurance that have made her and her mother long-term survivors.  Lyden is the 2021 recipient of APA’s Patient Advocacy Award.

This episode features an excerpt from the presentation, " The Carbon Footprint of Cancelling the APA, a Virtual Match, and More: Impacts of Psychiatric Activity on Global Warming" by Dr. Elizabeth Haase of Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center and the University of Nevada School of Medicine at Reno.  She reviews the carbon footprint of the US healthcare system and of psychiatry specifically and describes the most effective ways to reduce the environmental impact of psychiatry.

In this special series from The Medical Mind podcast, we’re sharing select highlights from APA On Demand 2021, an online collection of expert-led presentations covering emerging clinical topics, cutting-edge science and new therapies.

In this episode, Dr. Damon Tweedy, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine, explores how the events of 2020 have disproportionately been linked to the experiences of Black people in the United States and some of the implications for medical education and our health care system. You can learn more about the APA On Demand 2021 at apa.ondemand.org/podcast.

Music: "Sidecar" by Podington Bear

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This special episode is co-presented by SMI Adviser, a Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness; and by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. SMI Adviser is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the American Psychiatric Association.

These podcasts include the real-life experiences of people with mental illness and family members. Some of the content includes discussions of topics such as suicide attempts and may be triggering. If you are in need of support at any time during the podcast please contact the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264, available from 10 am – 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday. To receive 24/7 crisis support, please text “NAMI” to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

This episode is the second of a two-part discussion about early psychosis led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals: living with it, loving someone who has it, treating it, the impact of cultural identity, and more.

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This special episode is co-presented by SMI Adviser, a Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness; and by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. SMI Adviser is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the American Psychiatric Association.

These podcasts include the real-life experiences of people with mental illness and family members. Some of the content includes discussions of topics such as suicide attempts and may be triggering. If you are in need of support at any time during the podcast please contact the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264, available from 10 am – 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday. To receive 24/7 crisis support, please text “NAMI” to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

This episode is the first of a two-part discussion about early psychosis led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals: living with it, loving someone who has it, treating it, the impact of cultural identity, and more.

Music: "Sidecar" by Podington Bear

Transcript

This special episode is co-presented by SMI Adviser, a Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness; and by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

These podcasts include the real-life experiences of people with mental illness and family members. Some of the content includes discussions of topics such as suicide attempts and may be triggering. If you are in need of support at any time during the podcast please contact the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264, available from 10 am – 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday. To receive 24/7 crisis support, please text “NAMI” to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

This episode is the second of a two-part discussion about major depressive disorder led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals: living with it, loving someone who has it, treating it, the impact of cultural identity, and more.

Music: "Sidecar" by Podington Bear

Transcript

This special episode is co-presented by SMI Adviser, a Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness; and by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

These podcasts include the real-life experiences of people with mental illness and family members. Some of the content includes discussions of topics such as suicide attempts and may be triggering. If you are in need of support at any time during the podcast please contact the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264, available from 10 am – 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday. To receive 24/7 crisis support, please text “NAMI” to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

This episode is the first of a two-part discussion about major depressive disorder led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals: living with it, loving someone who has it, treating it, the impact of cultural identity, and more.

Music: "Sidecar" by Podington Bear

Transcript

This special episode is co-presented by SMI Adviser, a Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness; and by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

These podcasts include the real-life experiences of people with mental illness and family members. Some of the content includes discussions of topics such as suicide attempts and may be triggering. If you are in need of support at any time during the podcast please contact the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264, available from 10 am – 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday. To receive 24/7 crisis support, please text “NAMI” to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

This episode is the second of a two-part discussion about bipolar disorder led by Dr. Ken Duckworth. He leads a deep discussion that offers insights for individuals, family members and mental health professionals: living with it, loving someone who has it, treating it, the impact of cultural identity, and more.

Music: "Sidecar" by Podington Bear