Brain on a Wire: A CyberPsychiatry Podcast

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Technology is affecting how we think, behave, relate, communicate, and live. Join Dr. Edward Kaftarian, MD, a board certified psychiatrist, technology pioneer, and coiner of the term, "CyberPsychiatry," as he interviews prominent guests in the technology and mental health space to determine how tec…

Edward Kaftarian, MD

  • Apr 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 12 EPISODES


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HIPPO Education Short with Dr. Edward Kaftarian

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 21:28


In this Episode Dr. Edward Kaftarian speaks with HIPPO Education about the various aspects of Telemedicine and COVID-19

Social Media and Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 13:42


In This Episode We Discuss social Media and its effect on personal relationshipsThis episode is brought to you by:Orbit Health Telepsychiatry and PsychCongress

Social Media and Self Esteem

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 16:14


In this episode we will discuss the phenomenon of Social Media and its effects on Self EsteemThis episode is brought to you by:Orbit Health Telepsychiatry and PsychCongress

Transcranial Magnetic Stimuation (TMS)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 12:20


In this Episode of Brain on a Wire, we discuss Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment:- uses - how it works- success rate- what to expect in treatmentThis episode is brought to you by:Orbit Health Telepsychiatry and PsychCongress

Virtual Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 15:33


The digital age is upon us. The field of mental health is not prepared for the tidal wave that is coming. This Episode Covers the subject of Virtual RealityCyberPsychiatry, a term coined by the host, Edward Kaftarian, MD, is a growing subspecialty of psychiatry. It involves all the ways technology can affect mental and emotional health. We will explore the many perspectives and implications of technology, including telepsychiatry, internet addiction, artificial therapists, social media, online relationships, virtual reality, and others. This podcast is being brought to you by Orbit Health Telepsychiatry, providing quality psychiatry services to hospitals, correctional facilities, and community mental health clinics. For job opportunities or to hire psychiatrists to serve a healthcare facility, please contact us on our website, www.orbithealth.com

Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 14:19


Do Cell Phones cause cancer? We will review the science and talk about it!CyberPsychiatry, a term coined by the host, Edward Kaftarian, MD, is a growing subspecialty of psychiatry. It involves all the ways technology can affect mental and emotional health. We will explore the many perspectives and implications of technology, including telepsychiatry, internet addiction, artificial therapists, social media, online relationships, virtual reality, and others. The digital age is upon us. The field of mental health is not prepared for the tidal wave that is coming. Let's talk about it! This podcast is being brought to you by Orbit Health Telepsychiatry, providing quality psychiatry services to hospitals, correctional facilities, and community mental health clinics. For job opportunities or to hire psychiatrists to serve a healthcare facility, please contact us on our website, www.orbithealth.com

What is Telepsychiatry?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 14:32


Join Edward Kaftarian, MD for a high level review of telepsychiatry and telemedicine, modalities that are transforming the future of how healthcare is delivered. As the founding Chief of Telepsychiatry for the California prison system, Dr. Kaftarian developed the largest correctional telepsychiatry program in the world. You can reach Dr. Kaftarian through the Orbit Health Telepsychiatry website www.orbithealth.com

The Battle for the Soul of Humanity (BCI Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 14:01


In this episode we discuss the Computer Brain Interface (CBI) and how it may change the entire human experience. This podcast is being brought to you by Orbit Health Telepsychiatry, providing quality psychiatry services to hospitals, correctional facilities, and community mental health clinics. For job opportunities or to hire psychiatrists to serve a healthcare facility, please contact us on our website, www.orbithealth.com

The Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 15:46


The Computer-Brain Interface (CBI) is technology that creates a direct connection between computers and the brain. In this episode we will discuss the current day technology and how we think the technology will evolve. This podcast is being brought to you by Orbit Health Telepsychiatry, providing quality psychiatry services to hospitals, correctional facilities, and community mental health clinics. For job opportunities or to hire psychiatrists to serve a healthcare facility, please contact us on our website, www.orbithealth.com

Will Robots Replace Psychiatrists?

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 18:24


In this episode we discuss if computers and artificial intelligence will one day replace the job of a psychiatrists. This podcast is being brought to you by Orbit Health Telepsychiatry, providing quality psychiatry services to hospitals, correctional facilities, and community mental health clinics. For job opportunities or to hire psychiatrists to serve a healthcare facility, please contact us on our website, www.orbithealth.com

Internet Addiction

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 16:37


How much screen time did you have today? Do you have an addiction to the internet? Many people these days are unable to moderate their use of technology and their behaviors likely meet the definition of addiction. We will explore this topic with Edward Kaftarian, MD, a Cyberpsychiatrist board certified in Addiction Medicine. This podcast is being brought to you by Orbit Health Telepsychiatry, providing quality psychiatry services to hospitals, correctional facilities, and community mental health clinics. For job opportunities or to hire psychiatrists to serve a healthcare facility, please contact us on our website, www.orbithealth.com

Welcome to Brain on a Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 11:07


Welcome to “Brain on a Wire,” a CyberPsychiatry podcast. CyberPsychiatry, a term coined by the host, Edward Kaftarian, MD, is a growing subspecialty of psychiatry. It involves all the ways technology can affect mental and emotional health. We will explore the many perspectives and implications of technology, including telepsychiatry, internet addiction, artificial therapists, social media, online relationships, virtual reality, and others. The digital age is upon us. The field of mental health is not prepared for the tidal wave that is coming. Let's talk about it! This podcast is being brought to you by Orbit Health Telepsychiatry, providing quality psychiatry services to hospitals, correctional facilities, and community mental health clinics. For job opportunities or to hire psychiatrists to serve a healthcare facility, please contact us on our website, www.orbithealth.com

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