E167 - 2022 NEI Congress Extended Q&A: Pediatric ADHD with Dr. Napoleon Higgins
In this episode, Dr. Napoleon Higgins answers your important questions from his presentation, To the Moon and Back: Pediatric ADHD.

In this episode, Dr. Napoleon Higgins answers your important questions from his presentation, To the Moon and Back: Pediatric ADHD.
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation, New Kids on the Block: Novel Receptor Science in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.
In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn answers your most pressing questions from his presentation, Blue Genes: Using Pharmacogenetics to Guide Prescribing.
In this episode, Dr. Adelaide Robb addresses your unanswered questions from her presentation: Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Impulsive Aggression: A Transdiagnostic Issue.
What are the early diagnostic stages of Alzheimer’s disease? What sort of brain changes can occur up to 20 years prior to symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease? In this episode, Dr. Danielle Goldfarb addresses these questions and much more! She shares the most current research on dementia and geriatrics relevant to clinical practice. She also shares resources for early diagnosis of dementia and treating mental health in geriatrics. Dr. Danielle Goldfarb is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Psych...
What made you both want to write the book “Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders? What are some of the most challenging components to treat, when it comes to complex psychosis and how are these addressed in the book? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Michael Cummings on how to manage complex treatment-resistant psychotic disorder. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 mon...
What are some of the major differences between intravenous or IV ketamine and intranasal esketamine? How are you building on these research findings and what associated avenues have been explored? In this episode, we interview the poster winner from last year’s NEI Congress, Dr. Balwinder Singh on his research comparing intravenous ketamine and intranasal esketamine. The study, conducted at Mayo Clinic rendered interesting findings that may be important for clinicians. Dr. Balwinder Singh is a C...
In this CME episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Vladimir Maletic about novel agents in development for Major Depressive Disorder or MDD. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-MDD . Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Describe novel mechanisms of action of agents under investigation for the treatme...
Description: What is an Enhanced Treatment Program or ETP? What is the history behind it and how is it used today? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Carolina Klein about how to diagnose and treat antisocial personality disorder. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on practical psychopharmacology. Episode...
In this episode, we take a look back at some of the incredible women in medicine we’ve had on the NEI Podcast over the years. We begin with reflecting on Episode 69: A Beacon of Hope in the Storm of Mental Illness: An Update on Suicide Awareness and Prevention with Dr. Christine Moutier. Dr. Moutier is the Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. To hear the full episode click on the link below: https://neiglobal.libsyn.com/a-beacon-of-hope-in-the-storm-of-mental-...
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Karl Doghramji on best practices for the treatment and management of insomnia. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-Sleep Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Utilize assessment tools in the diagnosis of insomnia Address challenges in the pharmacologic t...
What is the difference between psychopathy and antisocial personality? What is known about gender differences when it comes to antisocial personality disorder? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. James Knoll about how to diagnose and treat antisocial personality disorder. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme i...
In this episode, we take a look back at Dr. Roger McIntyre’s presentation on the treatment spectrum for depression and mania. In this sneak peek, Dr. McIntyre focuses on the current treatments that are available for the bipolar disorder spectrum. He addresses the implications of comorbid substance abuse with respect to pharmacological treatments. He also discusses lifestyle factors that can be preventative against cognitive decline associated with mood disorders. Dr. Roger S. McIntyre is current...
In today’s CME episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler will be interviewing Dr. Leslie Citrome about the safety and efficacy of VMAT2 inhibitors for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-TD03 Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Recognize the safety and efficacy of VMAT2 inhibitor...
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Katherine Warburton about the history of criminalization of serious mental illness, the efforts to de criminalize mental illness, and the development and success of diversion programs. Dr. Katherine Warburton is Medical Director/Deputy Director of Clinical Operations for the California Department of State Hospitals. Prior to that, she was the Chief of Forensic Psychiatry at Napa State Hospital. She is on the volunteer clinical faculty of the UC D...
How did Fountain House come to be? What is the history behind it? What does it mean to be a Fountain House member? In this fascinating podcast, we hear from three experts who work with Fountain House to reduce stigma for people with serious mental illness, improve education, foster a community and provide resources for members of Fountain House to thrive and live fulfilling lives. Fountain House is a national mental health nonprofit fighting to improve health, increase opportunity, and end socia...
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Tiffany Greenwood about the intersection of genetics, personality traits, temperament and cognitive traits in bipolar disorder and creativity. What is psychiatric genetics? What is known about dopamine’s role in creativity? Dr. Tiffany Greenwood address these questions and much more. Dr. Greenwood received her B.S. in Molecular Biology and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from UC San Diego, with an emphasis in psychiatric genetics. She then augme...
How has your work in psychiatry consulting and education made a difference in fighting racism on both the individual and structural level? What is your book “Social (In)Justice and Mental Health” about? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Vinson shares her extensive experience and perspective on the intersection between child and adolescent psychiatry, forensics, and the fight for social justice in mental health. Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson is a physician who is triple-board certified in adult, child & adole...
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Diana Perkins on best practices for shared decision making and patient education. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-TD02 Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Educate patients and family members with mood disorders and schizophrenia about the symptoms ...
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Mr. Marko Perko and Dr. Stephen Stahl about their newly released book “Tesla: His Tremendous and Troubled Life” and the intersection between Tesla’s genius, creativity, and bipolar disorder. How is your book unique from any book that’s been written on Tesla before? What is the main message that you’d like readers to take away from this book? In this episode Mr. Perko and Dr. Stahl address these questions and much more! Marko Perko is a graduate of th...
Why are you so passionate about mental health care in the primary care setting? When did you first experience your own challenges with mental health? What is your advice for mental health professionals and medical professionals when it comes to prioritizing their own mental health? In this episode, Dr. Linda Gask answers these questions and much more about her own personal journey with mental health as a provider and a patient. Dr. Linda Gask is a writer and a psychiatrist. She retired from bein...
In this episode, Dr. David Goodman addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: ADHD, Female Hormones, and Menopause: The Little We Know from Research at the 2022 NEI Synapse.
In this episode, Carmen Kosciek discusses your most important questions from her presentation: Uploading Progress: Technology in Psychiatry at the 2022 NEI Synapse.
In this episode, Dr. Thomas Schwartz addresses your unanswered questions from his presentation: Too Much or Too Little: Sleep Issues and How to Treat Them at the 2022 NEI Synapse by Dr. Thomas Schwartz.
In this episode, Dr. Roger McIntyre addresses your most pressing questions from his presentation: Bipolar Disorder Rainbow: The Spectrum of Treatments for Depression and Mania at the 2022 NEI Synapse.
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on creativity in bipolar disorder. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month. This theme is on practical psychopharmacology. Episodes to be released under this theme include: Part 1: The Lightning in the Storm: Creativity in Bipolar Disorder Part 2: Nikola Tesla’s Evil Twins: G...
What led you to pursue a career in auditory neuroscience and what is the mission behind your laboratory, Brainvolts? What is the effect of bilingualism on Alzheimer’s disease? How can sound be used for the assessment of traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions? In this episode, Dr. Nina Kraus addresses these questions and much more about the clinical applications for auditory neuroscience research. Her laboratory at Northwestern University, Brainvolts has discovered how to measur...
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Rajnish Mago on best practices for early detection and screening for tardive dyskinesia. Optional CME/CE Credits and Certificate Instructions: After listening to the podcast, to take the optional posttest and receive CME/CE credit, click: https://nei.global/POD22-TD01 Learning Objectives: After completing this educational activity, you should be better able to: Conduct regular screenings for symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in patients with mood di...
In what ways do we have the power to influence neuroplasticity? How would you define pathologic or dark neuroplasticity? Are there ways to enhance or preserve our circuits as a form of adaptive neuroplasticity? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Stephen Stahl on dark neuroplasticity. With this special series, brought to you by the NEI Podcast we will address a different theme in psychopharmacology every 3 months. Each theme is split into 3 parts, with one part released each month....
What was your personal experience with Match Day? What has your personal experience been like being transgender and how has this impacted your professional track when it comes to clinicians treating patients who are nonbinary or transgender? In this podcast episode, Dr. Mulkey addresses these questions and more about psychiatry residency and Match Day. Dr. Nat Mulkey, MD is a psychiatrist and first-year resident at the University of Vermont Medical Center. They graduated from Boston University S...