Mental Health Matters

The National Institute of Mental Health

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MENTAL HEALTH
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Mental Health Matters podcast series explores the stories behind influencers and innovators in mental health research and takes you into the lives of people living with mental illnesses.

JUN 12

Overcoming Childhood Anxiety: Hope Through Research

Mental disorders often begin in early childhood, and developing the best treatments for children requires research designed specifically for them. In this episode, we talk with Lori and her 11-year-old daughter, Joanne, about their challenges with childhood anxiety. We learn about their experience in a clinical trial at NIMH and talk about their outlook for the future.
MAY 9

Pathways to Recovery: Psychosis and Schizophrenia

Learn about psychosis, its symptoms, treatments, and how coordinated specialty care is transforming lives with insights from expert Dr. Robert Heinssen.
MAR 1

Hidden Histories: Racial Injustice at St. Elizabeths Mental Hospital

Historian Dr. Martin Summers discusses St. Elizabeths Hospital, the first integrated mental health facility, and how racial biases shaped inequitable care
12/06/2023

The Evolution of Brain Stimulation Therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy, known as ECT, has long been mischaracterized in pop culture, but in truth, this is a safe and effective treatment that has provided a road to recovery for many people with hard-to-treat depression. In this episode, we'll talk with Dr. Sarah Hollingsworth “Holly” Lisanby, an internationally recognized innovator in ECT and other brain stimulation tools. We'll dispel misconceptions about brain stimulation, learn how seizure therapies can help with depression, and touch upon the future of this life-saving treatment.
10/03/2023

Depression: The Case for Ketamine

Discover how ketamine evolved from an anesthetic to esketamine, a lifesaving depression therapy, with insights from expert Dr. Carlos Zarate Jr.
09/01/2023

Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide

In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about risks, youth impact, and prevention with Dr. Arielle Sheftall.

6 Episodes

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Mental Health Matters podcast series explores the stories behind influencers and innovators in mental health research and takes you into the lives of people living with mental illnesses.

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The National Institute of Mental Health
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

6
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Clean

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Mental Health Matters

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Overcoming Childhood Anxiety: Hope Through Research

Pathways to Recovery: Psychosis and Schizophrenia

Hidden Histories: Racial Injustice at St. Elizabeths Mental Hospital

The Evolution of Brain Stimulation Therapy

Depression: The Case for Ketamine

Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide

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