Off-Label

Dr. Steve Rondeau
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Off Label is an AI-hosted podcast by Dr. Steve Rondeau’s digital twin. It explores the limits of DSM-based diagnosis and the promise of brain-informed psychiatry. From mislabeled symptoms to overlooked patterns, we examine how mental health can evolve beyond outdated frameworks toward something more precise, personal, and real.

  1. 12/29/2025

    Precision Psychiatry and the Problem of Diagnostic Heterogeneity

    In this episode of Off Label, we unpack a paper by Dr. Steve Rondeau that tackles one of the biggest challenges in mental health care: diagnostic heterogeneity. When two patients present with the same symptoms but have entirely different underlying conditions, misdiagnosis becomes almost inevitable—and treatment suffers. The paper explains how overlapping symptoms, frequent comorbidities, and decades of generalized diagnostic frameworks contribute to high error rates and growing patient distrust. Standardized assessments simply weren’t built to capture the genetic, environmental, and social differences that shape each individual’s mental health. Dr. Rondeau makes a compelling case for precision psychiatry—an approach that embraces differential diagnosis, holistic context, and future tools like neuroimaging and biomarkers to guide more accurate, personalized treatment plans. If you're a clinician, parent, or mental health advocate, this episode will reshape how you think about diagnosis and why individualized care is the future of psychiatry. #OffLabelPodcast #PrecisionPsychiatry #MentalHealthCare #DiagnosisMatters #PersonalizedMedicine

    14 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    How Digital Technology Is Reshaping Modern Psychiatry

    In this episode of Off Label, we take a closer look at a paper by Dr. Steve Rondeau exploring how digital tools are transforming the way mental health care is delivered. From AI-driven insights to Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), these technologies offer the potential to reduce long-standing subjectivity and implicit bias in diagnosis. With real-time monitoring and large-scale data analysis, they pave the way for more accurate assessments, personalized care, and better patient-provider fit. But innovation comes with challenges. The paper emphasizes critical concerns around privacy, data security, equity, and systemic biases that could be amplified if technology isn’t implemented responsibly. It also highlights the importance of ensuring these tools don’t replace the essential role of human judgment and therapeutic connection. Whether you’re a practitioner, researcher, or curious listener, this episode invites you to explore how digital advancements can elevate mental health care—when paired thoughtfully with clinical expertise. #OffLabelPodcast #MentalHealthTech #AIinPsychiatry #DigitalTherapy #ClinicalInnovation

    15 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    How Technology is Changing Psychiatry

    In this episode of Off Label, we explore a paper by Dr. Steve Rondeau on how digital technologies, AI, and machine learning are transforming mental health care. These tools promise to reduce subjectivity and bias in diagnosis, improve patient-provider matching, and support personalized, data-driven treatment plans. However, Dr. Rondeau also highlights the challenges: privacy concerns, data security, and equitable access remain critical issues. For technology to truly enhance psychiatry, clinicians must use it thoughtfully—as a complement to human empathy and judgment, not a replacement. This episode is a must-listen for practitioners and anyone interested in the intersection of mental health and innovation. #MentalHealth #AIinPsychiatry #DigitalHealth #OffLabelPodcast #PatientCare

    12 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    The Evolution of the DSM and Its Impact on Mental Health

    In this episode of Off Label, we dive into a comprehensive paper by Dr. Steve Rondeau exploring the history and impact of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). From its first edition in 1952 to the modern DSM-5-TR, the manual has shaped how clinicians diagnose, communicate, and treat mental health conditions. Dr. Rondeau highlights the pivotal shift with DSM-III, which moved psychiatry toward a standardized, empirical, symptom-based framework, improving diagnostic reliability. While the DSM has been invaluable for standardization, it also faces critiques—potential stigmatization and limitations in accounting for cultural and individual contexts. This episode is perfect for practitioners who want a deeper understanding of psychiatric classification, as well as anyone curious about how the DSM continues to evolve with research and neurobiological insights. Tune in to explore the past, present, and future of mental health diagnosis. #MentalHealth #DSM #Psychiatry #OffLabelPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness

    12 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    Why Psychiatric Labels Fall Short: ICD-10 Codes and the Limits of Real Treatment Insight

    In this episode of Off Label, we explore a compelling paper by Dr. Steve Rondeau that examines the challenges of psychiatric classification. While ICD-10 codes are necessary for documentation and research, do they truly reflect the complexity of individual patients? Dr. Rondeau highlights how rigid diagnostic labels can oversimplify mental health conditions, limit personalized treatment, and contribute to stigma. He argues for a holistic, patient-centered approach that goes beyond codes to capture the nuance of each person’s experience. This episode is essential listening for mental health practitioners seeking better treatment strategies and anyone curious about the limitations of current psychiatric diagnosis systems. Tune in and rethink what “diagnosis” really means. #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #ICD10 #PatientCenteredCare #OffLabelPodcas

    13 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Why Your Inner Critic Has a Brain Signature

    In this episode, we dive into Dr. Steve Rondeau’s paper on the neurophysiology of negative self-talk — especially how perfectionism can wire the brain for constant self-criticism. We break down how distorted thinking patterns like all-or-nothing beliefs and catastrophizing don’t just affect your mood. They show up in measurable brain activity, particularly through Posterior Alpha Asymmetry (PAA). The research highlights how perfectionism fuels these cognitive loops and how PAA may serve as a biomarker for assessing their severity. Even more interesting: combining PAA monitoring with CBT could help clinicians tailor interventions with greater precision. If you’ve ever wondered why your inner critic feels automatic, intrusive, or hard to shut off, this episode connects the psychology and the neuroscience behind it. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    12 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    Can PBM Prime the Brain for Better Neurofeedback?

    A deep-dive into the synergy of Photobiomodulation (PBM) and Neurofeedback (NFB) — and why combining them may enhance neuroplasticity, boost outcomes, and improve training efficiency. In this episode, we break down the February 2025 paper by Dr. Steven Rondeau (BCN, qEEG-DL) and explore key questions: • Does PBM prepare the brain for more effective NFB sessions? • Can this combination strengthen neural pathways faster? • What does current research show — and where are the gaps? • Why is this approach gaining attention in cognitive rehab and brain health? This is not Dr. Steve in the podcast — just a guided discussion and interpretation of his published work. If you’re curious about the future of brain-based interventions, this conversation brings clarity to an emerging area of science and clinical practice. — Ready to explore the intersection of PBM and NFB? Tune in. 🎧

    13 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    Understanding Demand Task Cognitive Slowing

    This week, we’re diving into Dr. Steven Rondeau’s October 2025 paper — “Demand Task Cognitive Slowing: EEG Theta or Delta Increase During Cognitive Tasks.” In this episode, we discuss what happens in the brain when cognitive demands increase — why processing slows down, how EEG reveals shifts in theta and delta brainwave activity, and what this means for performance, fatigue, and cognitive control. It’s not Dr. Steve speaking in this episode, but a discussion and breakdown of his published work, exploring how cognitive load and neural activity interact under pressure. Tune in for an insightful look at how brainwave data helps us understand the hidden costs of mental effort — and why slowing down might say more about your brain than you think. #Neuroscience #EEG #CognitivePerformance #BrainWaves #DrSteveRondeau #AxonEEGSolutions #Neurofeedback #BrainScience

    12 min
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Off Label is an AI-hosted podcast by Dr. Steve Rondeau’s digital twin. It explores the limits of DSM-based diagnosis and the promise of brain-informed psychiatry. From mislabeled symptoms to overlooked patterns, we examine how mental health can evolve beyond outdated frameworks toward something more precise, personal, and real.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Steve Rondeau
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  • Episodes
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    © 2025 Off-Label
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