Modern Minds with Mark Henick Mark Henick
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The mental health space is undergoing a seismic shift, not only in personal understanding, but in public engagement, clinical interventions, and scientific research. Join mental health advocate and bestselling author Mark Henick in this limited series of focused conversations with some of the leading minds on the forefront of this ongoing evolution. Modern Minds is a podcast of Hartford Healthcare.
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"For your own good": Involuntary hospitalization - with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri - e109
On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri about the process, history, and ethics of involuntary hospitalization in psychiatry.
Dr. Aftab is a psychiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. He is a member of the Psychiatric Times editorial board, and he writes online at Psychiatry at the Margins.
Dr. Puri is a psychiatrist in private practice in Los Angeles. He practices multiple forms of psychotherapy, including hypnosis, in addition to managing medications. He is currently a clinical Assistant Professor, and the President of the Psychiatric Clinical Faculty Association at UCLA.
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Helping the helpers: Healthcare worker burnout - with Dr. Anna Schaffner and Sarah McVanel - e108
On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Anna Schaffner and author Sarah McVanel about burnout among healthcare workers. They cover the personal and organizational aspects of this matter of vital concern.
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Back to School with Diverse Needs - with Dr. Susan Rich & Dr. Pamela Epley - Modern Minds ep106
It's that time of year again - kids of all ages are adjusting to their return to school, and their parents too! For kids with diverse needs, this transition comes with some unique considerations. Dr. Susan Rich is on the show to share some strategies for how to support children and families during this time. Then, Mark is joined by his former professor, Dr. Pamela Epley, a special education expert at the Erikson
Institute for Child Development in Chicago. Together they talk about the role that teachers and schools play in supporting kids through the transition back to school.
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A De-prescription for Mental Health - with Dr. Mark Horowitz & Dr. Christy Huff - Modern Minds ep105
For some, medications can play a crucial role in managing various mental health conditions and in improving quality of life. However, as our understanding of medicine advances, so too does our knowledge of the efficacy and potential risks associated with certain drugs commonly used for mental illnesses. Mark delves into the art and science of de-prescribing — the process of thoughtfully reducing or discontinuing medications for mental health conditions - with psychiatrist Dr. Mark Horowitz and cardiologist Dr. Christy Huff.
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Psychedelic Renaissance - Dr. Godfrey Pearlson & Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu - Modern Minds ep104
We've entered into a psychedelic renaissance. We can finally see the promise of novel treatments for some of the most common mental health problems. Yet, psychedelics continue to carry the stigma imposed by the war on drugs. On this episode, Mark Henick is joined by two distinguished scientists: Dr. Godfrey Pearlson from Yale University and the COBRA lab at the Institute of Living, and Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Together they help to dispel myths and build understanding around the therapeutic application of psychedelics.
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Are the kids alright? Teen mental health with Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Lisa Damour and Sen. Chris Murphy
Recent surveys by the Centers for Disease Control add to the mounting evidence that the mental health of teenagers is in serious decline. Yet in the face of this, 80% of children and youth who need treatment have no access to a specialized mental health provider. Mark Henick is joined by New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Lisa Damour to discuss the state of teen mental health. Then, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) stops by to talk about what can be done.
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