Putting out a warning now, this episode contains material on sexual health. The Question for today: “With AI you can you lose the humanity?” -Summary Nils and Matt discuss a follow-up statement and question that was posted after the last episode on AI in psychiatry. The listener states “AI must be flexible and compromise…it can cause more harm to the consumer”. This may cause an AI to be ridged and not adapt but stick to what they are programmed to find. Can you study humanity and can you replic...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Nils and Matt talk about AI and how it will replace psychiatry in the future. How using technology can create the best psychiatrist. They discuss how Facebook is monitoring profiles to find signs or depression to predict suicide. Music used in this episode is the song Last XI by Yellow Cop from the Free Music Archive . UBS article Matt speaks on here . CIT ECHO Session on International Drug Trafficking Dan Duhigg DO MBA, talks about his research on drug trafficking and interdiction. This was a p...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 14 min
The Questions for today: “Are homeless people dangers?” There are many stigmas around people experiencing homelessness that leads to ideas that they are dangerous. Although we would never recommend approaching strangers for no reason, someone who is experiencing homelessness is not dangerous because they are homeless. Someone who is living on the streets are more likely to be victims of crimes. “What do you wish patients did during an appointment, what are your pet peeves?” Dr. Google is Nils’s ...
Nov 19, 2018•44 min
Detective Ben Melendrez with the APD presents on the motivations of serial killers . This was a recording from a meeting on 1/9/18. This was presented to the CIT ECHO , if you are in public safety and would like to join for free online training and ability to staff cases with psychiatrist please check it out here or email Jenn Earheart. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ! If you are enjoying these episodes that means someone else might as well so please share them with others and let us know...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Nils Rosenbaum MD presents on Depression. This was presented to the CIT ECHO , if you are in public safety and would like to join for free online training and ability to staff cases with psychiatrist please check it out here or email Jenn Earheart. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ! If you are enjoying these episodes that means someone else might as well so please share them with others and let us know you are enjoying them, leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Support the show...
Nov 05, 2018•19 min
UNM’s Early Clinic First Episode Clinic stops by CIT ECHO to talk about first break psychosis. Listen in for information on statistics and how the first break should be treated right away. · 3 out of 100 people will experience a psychotic episode in their lifetime · Onset is generally in late adolescence or early adulthood · Psychosis can have multiple causes (MH Dx, Medical Illness, Substance-Induced, etc.), as well as cultural explanations/considerations. Support the show...
Oct 29, 2018•29 min
The Questions for today: “Can police officers lie to someone during a call?” Nils and Matt talk about when officers can use a fib or lie in an investigation. They also talk about when you have to give law enforcement your identification and when you do not need to give information to law enforcement. “Does HIPAA apply in law enforcement?” Officer often misspeak and say you can’t film something because of HIPAA. Often times officers are trying to protect someone’s privacy but have no legal author...
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 16 min
The Questions for today: Below are some definitions of the illness we are talking about today. Please click the highlighted link to go to the website where the information was found. “Is schizophrenia multiple personality disorder?” Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality. Although schizophrenia is not as common as other mental disorders, th...
Oct 15, 2018•58 min
The Question for today: “What is the difference between bipolar and borderline personality disorder?” The following from the National Institute of Mental Health Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depressio...
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 4 min
The show The guys talk about resiliency and discuss some thoughts from Viktor E. Frankl . The first quote we discuss is: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” And we close on this quote: “What is to give light must endure burning" Music used in this episode is the song Feeling Sunny by Scott Holmes from the Free Music Archive . CIT ECHO Session on Psychiatric Symptoms related to Medic...
Oct 01, 2018•40 min
Listener Questions this week. Charles in Sarasota, FL asks, “ How often should you see a doctor?” Nils dives into this question. You should try to have a yearly checkup but don’t go looking for problems that are not there. If you take too many screening tests you will eventually find something positive. It is normal to have abnormal findings. What happens if you find an abnormal finding? Well, you will have to take more tests, which can cause more stress. Sarah in Toronto, CA asks, “What movie c...
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 16 min
“Engaging people with first episode psychosis” and “What happens if an officer is mentally ill?” Nils and Matt start this episode off answering questions around law enforcement and if they are prohibited from having a firearm if they have a mental illness. We then listen in to Melissa Garzon MD and Caroline Bonham MD as they talk about first episode psychosis on the CIT ECHO. Listener Question this week. Lisa wrote us on Facebook after reading about Miami-Dade’s new unit around firearms and peop...
Sep 17, 2018•37 min
Is there a difference between Crisis Intervention Training vs. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training? Matt Tinney and Ben Melendrez discuss training around crisis intervention. What do you use in your program or training? How do you view your training? Is your training part of an overall program or is your training a stand-alone training? Remember a true CIT program is more than training. A big component is looking for resources to be part of the team and to help those in crisis. Training may ...
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Should your program conduct training for outside agencies? Detectives Matt Tinney and Ben Melendrez start off this episode discussing the above question. Don’t forget to send yours to Ask@goCIT.org. Are you looking for CIT training material? Check out our site here for more. Mary Baca, CWK, CCTP, LPCC then presents “The Key to Effective Coping Mechanisms” on the CIT ECHO. This is a recording from the meeting on 5/30/2017. Music used in this episode is the song Sorry by Comfort Fit from the Free ...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr
Paul from Virginia Beach asked- “Once you graduate and become a doctor can you be any kind of doctor?” Zack from Tennessee “If I ask if you are a cop do you have to tell the truth?” Steve in Oklahoma “Do you guys have an interest outside of the job?” Nils Rosenbaum MD and Detective Matt Tinney start off this episode answering the above listener questions. Don’t forget to send yours to Ask@goCIT.org . We then listen into a CIT ECHO meeting where Bernie Lieving, MSW talks about naloxone (narcan) a...
Aug 27, 2018•51 min
Do you need a policy for a CIT program? Matt Tinney gives another Crisis Intervention Team Minute on Policies for CIT Programs and mental health response. Policies can help show the community that you are invested in this newer model of policing. Links mentioned in episode: NAMI CIT International BJA Police Mental Health Toolkit Music used in this episode is the song Something Elated by Broke For Free from the Free Music Archive . Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ! If you’re enjoying the sh...
Aug 20, 2018•9 min•Ep. 60
What should you do when you are getting pulled over by police? Are Cops required to stay in shape? Ben Melendrez and Matt Tinney start off this episode answering the above listener questions. Don’t forget to send yours to Ask@goCIT.org . We then listen into a CIT ECHO meeting where Robert Salazar shares his story of living with a mental illness and being in the criminal justice system. Robert is part of NAMI and has been a tremendous help with de-stigmatizing mental illness with public safety. T...
Aug 13, 2018•59 min•Ep. 59
Hey Kansas City here we come! We will be at the CIT International Conference and wanted to give you an update on what we will be presenting and the times. If you are coming to the conference and run into us let us know you are listening to the podcast! Music used in this episode is the song Mirando Hacia Atrásby Los Sundayers from the Free Music Archive . Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ! If you’re enjoying the show, it’s safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also en...
Aug 10, 2018•5 min
Matt Tinney talks about collaborating with people who have lived experience in your training. This can help reduce stigma , build trust, and encourage empathy. This gives your students another point of view to consider. What a great way to continue community oriented policing too! Check out this page for more on why to use peers. Music used in this episode is the song Frozen Egg by Lame Drivers from the Free Music Archive . Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ! If you’re enjoying the show, it’...
Aug 06, 2018•16 min•Ep. 58
What happens when you take medication for an illness you do not have? Are Cops required to carry a firearm? What is the differnece between an MD and DO? Nils Rosenbaum, MD and Matt Tinney start off answering the above listener questions. Don’t forget to send yours to Ask@goCIT.org . Nils also talks about being a retired doctor vs a retired cop. Which one do you think last past retirement. We then listen into a CIT ECHO meeting where Nils and Matt speak on the network about on the PURE model of n...
Jul 30, 2018•58 min•Ep. 57
Are Cops required to be mean to people? How do mental health medications work? Nils Rosenbaum, MD and Matt Tinney start off answering the above listener questions. Don’t forget to send yours to Ask@goCIT.org . We then listen into a CIT ECHO meeting where Nils and Matt speak on the network about on the PURE model of negotiations . They speak on the “U” in PURE, which is Uniting and Understanding. This was presented to the CIT ECHO , if you are in public safety and would like to join for free onli...
Jul 23, 2018•52 min•Ep. 56
Matt Tinney gives an update on what is happed with CIT. Thank you all who emailed about the website issue. He breaks down some of the new features like the training section of the site, CIT ECHO didactics page , and more. Also a brief on upcoming outreach and free equipment for officers! Music used in this episode is the song Favorite Secrets by Waylon Thorton from the Free Music Archive . Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ! If you’re enjoying the show, it’s safe to assume there are others o...
Jul 16, 2018•8 min•Ep. 55
Nils Rosenbaum, MD and Matt Tinney start off answering a listener question related to “What comes first the diagnosis of schizophrenia or substance use?” which leads to a great discussion on research and substance use that is linked to developing schizophrenia. This discussion ends at 35:35 and then a lecture from the CIT ECHO begins. If you would like more information on schizophrenia, click here . Nils and Matt speak on the network about on the PURE model of negotiations. They speak on the “P”...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 54
Nils Rosenbaum, MD and Matt Tinney discuss the language and culture around suicide. Why do celebrities who die by suicide fascinate us? The language we use to talk about anything creates emotion around the topic, so our choices of words matter. If you have trouble talking about suicide try to replace the suicide with another illness. What does that even mean? How would you talk about someone who passed from cancer, use that same language when you talk about someone who died by suicide. If you ar...
Jun 25, 2018•43 min•Ep. 53
Nicole Lederman, MD comes on the CIT ECHO to talk about what happens when law enforcement brings someone to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. This was presented to the CIT ECHO , if you are in public safety and would like to join for free online training and ability to staff cases with psychiatrist please check it out here or email Jenn Earheart (jearheart@cabq.gov). Send any and all questions to Ask@goCIT.org. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ! If you are enjoying these episodes...
Jun 11, 2018•47 min•Ep. 52
Dr. Dan Duhigg speaks on Marijuana and the different ways cannabis is used. This was presented to the CIT ECHO , if you are in public safety and would like to join for free online training and ability to staff cases with psychiatrist please check it out here or email Jenn Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook ! If you are enjoying these episodes please share them with others and let us know you are enjoying them, leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget you can send in your questions for u...
May 21, 2018•43 min•Ep. 51
Sgt. Jamie Sipes from the St. Paul Minnesota Police Department comes on the show to talk to Matt Tinney about their approach to better serving those living with a mental illness. He discusses how they came together with the community to address programs, training, policies, and more as they relate to interactions between someone living with a mental illness and the police department. Jamie talks about the new unit that he is part of, the Mental Health Unit. What their goals are and what he would...
May 07, 2018•46 min•Ep. 50
Cory Nelson with the Madison Wisconsin Police Department joins the CIT ECHO to talk about their innovative approach to opiate use in their community. This initiative is called MARI (Madison Addiction Recover Initiative), which focuses on treating someone instead of jailing them. It is a unique program and listen in for more on it. Matt Tinney and Ben Melendrez start this off discussing 911 systems and how they work. What happens when you call 911 for someone in another state? This was a topic on...
Apr 23, 2018•57 min•Ep. 49
Matt Tinney and Jenn Earhart start this one off about first time pets… well the difference in gerbils, hamsters, mice, and rats. Jenn goes on to talk about the Big Brother and Big Sister program and how to get started. We then tune into a session from the CIT ECHO where Nils Rosenbaum, MD gives a talk on the bipolar brain. If you would like to follow along on the conversation you can check out the PowerPoint here. This was presented to the CIT ECHO , if you are in public safety and would like to...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 48
Matt Tinney and Ben Melendrez start this episode off with a talk about how Matt was greeted and if it was an effective way of using a name mnemonic. Ben discusses storm chasers and how people are now using this as a get away adventure vacation, which somehow spawns a conversation on Godzilla. After Godzilla we discuss all the creatures of the unknown. Ben speaks on his role in the Crisis Intervention Unit and what has changed. We speak about the role of a fulltime CIT Coordinator. We will be at...
Mar 26, 2018•47 min•Ep. 47
