Podcast appearances and mentions of bob boland

David Miklowitz, Ph.D., has been pioneering family psychoeducational treatments for bipolar disorder by integrating psychotherapy and family therapy with medication. Dr. Miklowitz's research emphasizes the critical role families play in identifying the early signs of bipolar disorder and how family members can help a patient implement effective strategies in managing their symptoms.  This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Miklowitz, accomplished psychologist and author, joining Menninger Clinic clinicians and co-hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell  and Dr. Bob Boland for a comprehensive look at bipolar disorder, its effect on family dynamics and how patients and their families can work together to better navigate life after a diagnosis. Dr. Miklowitz is a professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine and a senior clinical researcher at the University of Oxford. He directs the Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Program and the Integrative Study Center in Mood Disorders at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Dr. Miklowitz is also a renowned author and his latest book, “Living Well with Bipolar Disorder: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life”, will be available September 16th, 2024.   “There is a grief over the lost healthy self where people start thinking of their lives as bifurcated before and after they became ill,” Dr. Miklowitz mentioned. “We try to help normalize it and help them figure out what is their personality versus their disorder.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit The Menninger Clinic website to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Willem Kuyken, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of merging Eastern mindfulness practices with Western psychological standards. Dr. Kuyken's academic work significantly contributed to the World Health Organization's Quality of Life measure which set the standard for evaluating an individual's perception of their position in life across cultural and national boundaries. Drawing on his years of experience, Dr. Kuyken discusses how important mindfulness practices are in clinical settings and how to move those practices into a patient's daily life and form them into independent habits. This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Kuyken, accomplished psychologist author joining hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell  and Dr. Bob Boland for a conversation on mindfulness practices, their importance in clinical settings and how to turn mindfulness practices from task-related labors to an ongoing enriching experience.  Dr. Kuyken is a scientist and author, and serves as a professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford, and director of the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre. Dr. Kuyken's latest book, “Mindfulness for Life” releases on October 25th  and is available for pre-order here. “There can be negative thoughts that your mind can place between you and happiness,” said Dr. Kuyken. “I liken these thoughts to wrecking balls and while they are powerful, if you simply step out of their way, they'll pass you by.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit The Menninger Clinic website to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Dr. Neil Puri is at the forefront of combating treatment-resistant depression, spearheading new ways to use brain stimulation treatment to offer relief to patients. Building off recent advancements in transcranial magnetic stimulation, Dr. Puri's team is using focused bursts of electromagnetism to rewire individual neural pathways in the brain. Dr. Puri explains how this tailored approach allows for treatment plans unique to the patient and has resulted in unprecedented levels of success with patients for whom traditional depression treatment plans have not been effective.  This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features one of our own, Dr. Puri, an accomplished psychiatrist and director of Menninger's Center for Brain Stimulation joining hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell  and Dr. Bob Boland for a behind the scenes look at fMRI-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation and how it can be a game changer for patients with treatment-resistant depression.  Dr. Puri is the medical director for both the Adult Division and the Center for Brain Stimulation at the Menninger Clinic and is an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine. He is board certified in psychiatry and earned his medical degree and undergraduate degree at Northwestern University.  “Our conventional treatments only go so far, only about two-thirds of individuals will achieve relief,” said Dr. Puri. “We need cutting edge treatments to disrupt the treatment field of depression so we can find new ways to treat those one-third of people who are unable to benefit from traditional treatment.”  Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit The Menninger Clinic website to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Multicultural competence in psychiatry is more than just a buzzword; it is a crucial aspect of patient care that acknowledges the diverse tapestry of human experiences. On this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast, Dr. Francis Lu shares an enlightening perspective on the intricacies of cultural considerations in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment as well as the five-part framework of Cultural Formulation from the DSM-IV and its refined application in the DSM-V, which now includes social determinants of mental health and the concept of 'structural competency'. The discussion isn't just theoretical; Dr. Lu's experiences allow for a practical look into the challenges and advancements in weaving these critical elements into the fabric of psychiatric care.  Dr. Lu, often considered a pioneer in cultural psychiatry, speaks with hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland about his 36-year journey through the nexus of mental health care, community engagement, and spirituality, offering a treasure trove of insights into culturally competent care. The conversation covers the evolution of psychiatric training and the robust legacy Dr. Lu leaves behind, impacting both the care of patients and the education of mental health professionals. Dr. Lu's pioneering work in establishing ethnically focused inpatient psychiatric programs is a testament to the need for sensitivity towards a patient's cultural background. His initiatives at San Francisco General Hospital not only enhanced patient care but also set a new standard for inclusivity within psychiatric practice. The in-depth look of the psychiatric profession over the last four decades allows for a more personal discussion for Dr. Lu and our hosts about their personal journeys andcareers in mental health. Sharing stories and experiences about the lesser-known toll of being mental health clinicians and navigating a profession that is as diverse as the patients. Tune into Mind Dive for a comprehensive understanding of cultural psychiatry and the continuous quest to improve mental health care for all communities. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit The Menninger Clinic website to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Carolyn Mair, Ph.D., was always drawn to the world of fashion and even made her own creations while in university. Amid her doctoral research, Dr. Mair saw the opportunity to apply the benefits of psychology to the processes of the fashion industry to facilitate a healthier relationship between us and the garments we wear every day.  This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Mair, accomplished psychologist and author, joining hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell  and Dr. Bob Boland for a discussion of fashion and how it affects our mental health. She'll also touch on the hidden responsibilities that the fashion industry has regarding human development.  A behavioral psychologist and published author, Dr. Carolyn Mair has a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience from Bournemouth University. Before founding her own firm, Dr. Mair worked as a professor at the London College of Fashion, where she pioneered the field of fashion psychology, creating the world's first master's course in the field.  “When you put something on that you feel great in, it changes how you interact with people and how you feel about yourself,” said Dr. Mair. A pressing issue across the industry that the doctor has been working to change is the lack of standardized sizing across brands. The buying of clothes is important as a means of self-expression, so when it is derailed, it can be a source of great psychological distress. This is why Dr. Mair works with brands at the manufacturing level to create more uniform sizing. Creating a positive experience helps shoppers avoid those moments of distress and makes them much more likely to shop with a specific brand again, according to Dr. Mair's research.  Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu.   Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Dr. Howard Liu, M.D began focusing on the effects of social media quite early on in his career after watching how his own personal life was being affected by various platforms. Following a child psychiatry fellowship, he saw the need for both parents and children alike to have guidance in the face of an ever-growing sprawl of social media usage.  This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Liu, accomplished psychiatrist and professor, joining hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell  and Dr. Bob Boland for a conversation on how social media can affect the mental health of adolescents and how parents can be proactive in fostering a positive relationship with technology as their children grow. Dr. Howard Liu, MD, MBA, is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, educator, workforce expert, social media innovator, and equity advocate at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He serves as the chair of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry, a tenured professor in the UNMC College of Medicine, and as the immediate past president of the Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry (ADMSEP). He is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and a member of the American College of Psychiatrists (ACP). “... Sometimes you use filters to change how those look and sometimes to look slimmer, look different, change different features, remove areas that you feel like you're less comfortable with. It's very highly edited,” said Dr. Liu, “When you put those pieces out there, it can sometimes warp your own sense of self and then your sense of what your peers are looking like every day, which clearly is a highly filtered look and different than normal.”  Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu.  Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.  Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Dr. Josepha Cheong, M.D. chose a medical career to follow in her father's footsteps. On her journey to become a surgeon, a fateful rotation during her clinicals directed her path towards psychiatry. Dr. Cheong's work has focused on geriatric psychiatry in the hopes of further understanding dementia and other cognitive diseases.  This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Cheong, accomplished physician and psychiatrist joining hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland for an extended look at dementia and how caregivers and family members of those with the disease can navigate the hectic holiday season.  Dr. Josepha Cheong is a professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine, instructing in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is board-certified in general and geriatric psychiatry and currently serves as a physician with the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Care Center (GRECC) and as a geriatric psychiatry consultant for the National Expert Consultations and Specialized Services-Mental Health (NEXCSS-MH). In addition, she serves as a director at both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.  One of the most frequently asked questions in Dr. Cheong's experience is how family members can identify when memory loss has become something more. “Dementia is a very general term that refers to memory impairment and then impairment of another brain function,” said Dr. Cheong. The doctor also stresses that dementia is never just an illness of the patient, but one of the family and the support structure, since the burden of care falls on everyone in the patient's life.  With holiday stress approaching, especially for families of dementia patients who need to travel, Dr. Cheong emphasizes the importance of balancing flexibility and routine for caregivers. “Did you raise kids? Do you remember what it's like traveling with 3- to 7-year-old? That's how you want to play it,” she said. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.  Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

As Benjamin Berry, Ph.D. pursued his undergraduate studies in experimental psychology, he became drawn to the field of psychological research and the science of measuring social attitudes to explore implicit pathologies. After studying under current leaders in Rorschach administration, Benjamin continues to apply his research methods to improve his understanding of psychotic processes and psychopathology.     This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Berry, an accomplished psychologist, joining hosts and colleagues, Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland, for a conversation on performance-based personality testing and assessing personality pathology in adolescents and adults.   Dr. Berry is an assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also an award-winning staff psychologist at The Menninger Clinic where he spearheads the Adolescent Treatment Program.   “So, the Rorschach test really kind of came out of the psychodynamic tradition. Since that time, it has become a lot more flexible, and a lot more […] empirically driven, rather than theoretically driven,” said Dr. Berry. “There was a time when we thought of it as a projective test where the defense mechanism of projection was a key player in how a person constructs responses. We don't necessarily think of it that way today.”    Dr. Berry's approach to the Rorschach test gives the test subject a cognitive task, making it a structured observational experience, which produces more data for researchers. Similar to other performance-based tests like the one for ADHD, it allows researchers to observe a person's reactions and compare them to baseline norms. Decades of standardized data allow Dr. Berry to score and compare a person's results to better understand their individual pathology, making the test a reliable and practical diagnostic tool.  A key example of the Rorschach's usefulness is its ability to uncover subtle signs of psychosis, especially in early or mild stages of progression. Dr.Berry's work at Menninger has revolved around using the test as a way of analyzing speech patterns to diagnose personality disorders and lingering effects of psychotic episodes. Despite misconceptions around the Rorschach test, Dr. Berry and the Menninger Clinic effectively use the test as part of their diagnostic toolkit.  Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

 Many people who struggle with a mental illness or disorder may not know that clinical research data suggests that new treatment options may be just around the corner. On this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, board-certified psychiatrist, physician-investigator with Segal Trials, and assistant professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. David Mathai, joins hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell to discuss the importance of understanding the cultural and historical context of psychedelic drugs and why the first FDA-approved psychedelic drug therapy could come as soon as 2024.Dr. Mathai simplifies the definition of psychedelics as "drugs, whose most prominent subjective effects often involve dramatic changes in thought, in mood and cognition." He says that, historically, these substances have been used in different cultural traditions across the globe for the purpose of healing and connection. He further explained that the  earliest wave of research surrounding psychedelics was focused on  LSD, which was discovered in the 1940s. “Realizing some of the therapeutic qualities such as LSD treatment for alcohol use disorder, anxiety and depression related with end-of-life illness...all of that was bubbling up,” said Dr. Mathai. But the Vietnam War would serve as a gateway to dismantle that research. For example, Dr. Mathai says there became a “complicated” social association between psychedelic drugs and  counterculture, particularly with American protestors  of the U.S. involvement with the war, often referred to as “hippies.” Dr. Mathai suggests this clash of cultures led to a growing animosity between proponents of  psychedelic use, like American psychologist Timothy Leary,  and politicians who were overseeing studies and held different views.These opposing views, along with cases of reckless use of psychedelics, eventually led to the federal government's effort to combat illegal drug use in the 1970s, which Dr. Mathis credits with “shattering” psychedelic research for several decades -- until the early 2000s.The resurgence of psychogenic research is often credited to a paper on psilocybin (a hallucinogen in certain types of mushrooms) written by Dr. Mathai's mentor, the late American neuroscientist, Roland Griffiths. The research shows that users of psilocybin reported their experiences as among the most meaningful or spiritually significant experiences of their life. Dr. Mathai was involved with trials of psilocybin at Johns Hopkins for people who wanted to quit smoking, which resulted in a 60% to 70% success rate of participants cutting down on tobacco use. Similar results were found in treating individuals with alcohol use disorder. But it's the optimism surrounding the drug MDMA that could mean big changes for psychedelic-inFollow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Happy Monday to all  Mind Dive listeners.  This episode has been by far our most popular since we started Mind Dive in Feb. 2022.  Thanks again to Dr. Jonathan Shedler for giving his expertise and time to the discussion.  This week we replay  it for those who may not have heard it. Hotly debated in mental health care, psychoanalytic therapy has been criticized for lacking evidence compared to other approaches. Now, many clinicians attest to the benefits of this evidence-based treatment and see a great need in their patients for relationship-centered therapeutic approaches from their doctor and an emphasis on knowing oneself in order to heal. Dr. Jonathan Shedler, psychologist and author of, “The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,” staunchly advocates for clinicians to keep an open mind about what suits their patients best on this episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive. This internationally acclaimed clinician is known for his work in establishing psychotherapy as an evidence-based treatment.  Alongside hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland, Dr. Shedler explores the dilemmas and nuances of psychotherapy throughout its history and how clinicians can view it through a modern lens.Jonathan Shedler, PhD, is a consultant, master clinician, clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California (UCSF) and faculty member at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. He also leads workshops for professional audiences, consults to U.S. and international government agencies, and provides clinical consultation to mental health professionals worldwide. “I think it's perfectly fine to say we don't fully know our own hearts and minds. The things that we don't know cause suffering and can cause symptoms and limitations. Because of this, there's a tremendous value in coming to know ourselves more fully,” said Dr. Shedler. “That's what can happen in the context of psychoanalytic therapy and what can allow our patients to ultimately feel more free and more whole.” Resources mentioned in this episode: "The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy" by Dr. Jonathan Shedler Mind Dive Episode 6: Building Trust in Therapeutic Relationships with Dr. Jon Allen “That was then, this is now: An introduction to contemporary psychodynamic therapy” by Dr. Jonathan ShedlerFollow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

What happens inside a child's brain in the first three years of life is critical to their long-term mental health, says Jyrah Knight, early intervention specialist and professional development director at the nonprofit, First3Years.  So, if a child can't even remember their encounters with parents and caregivers, how can it affect them so profoundly? “Understanding Infant Mental Health” is the topic of this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast.  Join hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland as they explore the fascinating topic of the developing brain in the first three years of life. Knight explains that trust relationships are critical to a child's early brain development and mental health.  “You can't talk about infant mental health without talking about relational health as they essentially go hand in hand,” she says. She notes that infant mental health isn't about illness…it's about helping a child develop well right from the start.  Knight says “Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships are essentially the foundation for all other infant brain development that happens.” “Babies may not have memory, but their brain is keeping score, and it's keeping score every time a need is met,” she says.  For example, when mom and dad come when a baby cries, the brain is keeping score, and those interactions help to build trust.  Babies are aware of when they are cuddled, hugged, talked to and swaddled, says Knight.  She adds that the infant brain is keeping track of those positive interactions, even when memory is not present. So how do you help a parent or caregiver and a child?  Knight says the best approach is a strengths-based perspective and positive reinforcement. Parents and caregivers can easily get overwhelmed with the notion that they are responsible for their baby's mental health. That's why the goal is to highlight things that are going well between the parent and the child dyad. Knight suggests “lighting them up with the positive of what's happening.” She adds that they will then feel empowered to do more. Knight, Dr. Horrell and Dr. Boland all acknowledge the importance of attachment to overall mental health and how the first three years is a critical time to develop these relationships. Dr. Horrell addresses how attachment trauma can show up later in life as depression or even suicidality.  Knight explains Trust Based Relational Intervention as a research-based methodology for addressing attachment relationships. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Perinatal mental health concerns affect as many as 20% of US women. Among Asian-American moms, ingrained cultural values can be an impediment to both diagnosis and treatment. In this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, hosts Bob Boland, MD and Kerry Horrell, PhD welcome two colleagues from The Menninger Clinic, psychologists who focus on women's mental health and the particular needs of perinatal women in the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Nausheen Noor, PhD became passionate about women's mental health as a community provider in Karachi, Pakistan, working with women struggling with domestic violence, depression and traumatic stress. She is also a strong advocate for mental health and wellness in the AAPI community, working to address lingering stigmas. The podcast also features Rose Yang, PsyD, the adult division coordinator and faculty leader for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The Menninger Clinic. Dr. Yang became invested in AAPI mental health in her early career, but her own subsequent experiences as a mom led her to explore maternal mental health challenges and attendant cultural issues in the Asian-American community. She is a certified perinatal mental health provider.While it may be helpful at times to consider AAPI individuals as a community and to acknowledge intersecting experiences, Drs. Noor and Yang emphasize that it is critical to also recognize that the community is not a monolith, and is comprised of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Dr. Yang notes that the “model minority” stereotype—a 1960's era term coined in a news article about Japanese American success—has been problematic, as it minimizes the struggles of many AAPI sub-groups, both ethnic and experiential (e.g., refugees). The panel also discusses the impact of the COVID pandemic as a stressor in the AAPI community, as it both catalyzed anti-Asian hate crimes and contributed to “lumping” all Asians together without regard for the rich breadth of their heritages. Drs. Noor and Yang discuss the meaning of perinatal health—perinatal covers the period before, during and after pregnancy—and the factors that can lead to mental health challenges.  While pregnancy can exacerbate pre-existing psychological vulnerabilities, other factors are contributors as well, including hormonal and psychosocial changes and disrupted sleep. Dr. Noor notes that fertility challenges and treatment can also contribute to feelings of stress and depression. Among Asian-American women, cultural and familial norms and differing levels of acculturation can discourage these moms from acknowledging and/or speaking about the feelings they are experiencing and from seeking help.  The solution? Drs. Noor and Yang emphasize the critical importance of timely, frequent and culturally sensitive screening by a variety of health practitioners—at Ob/Gyn and Pediatrician visits, and also by lactation counselors, midwives and doulas. Because this is a time that their focus is on care for the baby, women may be missing out on themselves; multiple check-in points may help to identify mental health concerns early on. They note that the American Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Did you know there are very few psychiatrists in Rwanda? That country, whose population has experienced an intense amount of strife, is not alone. Many mental illnesses go untreated in developing nations because of the lack of mental health resources.  Dr. Stephanie Smith, director of the Program in Global Mental Health Equity at Brigham and Women's Hospital, learned this and many other key insights while working abroad in Rwanda to help improve the population's access to mental health care diagnosis and treatment. In this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast Dr. Smith shares her insights and experiences with hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell,  in looking at how to create greater access to mental health care globally where resources are scarce. An instructor in Psychiatry for Harvard Medical School and a co-director of Mental Health at Partners in Health, Dr. Smith worked in Rwanda to set up a collaborative care model for mental health care. She worked through the government to utilize the existing primary health care clinics and systems to incorporate mental health care resources for patients. This has been particularly successful in treating noticeable and severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by providing the appropriate medications. “We were at rural continuums, like general hospitals, primary care centers, and the community in thinking about how we incorporate mental health into that care continuum,” says Dr. Smith about her experiences in Rwanda, where she objective, on behalf of Partners in Health, was to strengthen the mental health care system.  “At the time each district in the government had been successful at getting one psych nurse and one psychologist at each district hospital…about 40 or so in the country. Knowing the population is 10 million, it's not very many. That's why integrating into primary care system makes a lot of sense.”Dr. Smith further explains that expanding care involved looked at existing providers and what basic mental health care services could be provided by a non-specialist provider, in a continuum where they are supported by specialists. Dr. Smith served as one of the specialist consultants. This consultative model is how services were incorporated into the general hospital or clinic setting, with basic mental health care delivered by primary care nurses, and working at the community level, where community health workers are this liaison between villages and communities and the health system. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

There is no one pathway to recovery for people battling addiction. Is approaching addiction psychiatry with one blanket method going to do more harm than help? Dr. Daryl Shorter, Medical Director of Addictions Services at The Menninger Clinic and professor at Baylor College of Medicine joins Mind Dive hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland to discuss the landscape of different addiction treatment methods and how to approach them. On this episode, Dr. Shorter discusses how clinicians can best align their perspectives for a more successful outcome in treating addiction, citing that the most important concept is to always impart hope to those struggling with alcohol or substance abuse.“Hope for the people that feel hopeless… treatment works, but we must get those struggling with addiction to the treatment,” said Dr. Shorter, “It may not always look the same for everyone there is no “one sizes fits all” approach to this. You have to try to tailor that care to the individual.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

This episode originally aired June 6, 2022. Not all great minds think alike. The path to understanding how to best nurture an autistic individual often begins with understanding their way of thinking. Dr. Temple Grandin poses that a great disservice is done to both society and the individual when we fail to focus on the strengths of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), limiting their lifestyle based on perceived weaknesses instead. Join this episode of Mind Dive podcast alongside hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland as they discuss with Dr. Grandin the ways clinicians, parents and other role models can better advocate for their autistic children and nurture growth for a productive and fulfilling future. Also explored are the notable differences between object visualization and pattern visualization and how this relates to the understanding of neurodivergent thinking. “The first step is realizing the thinking is different, and then figuring out how you have complimentary skills,” said Dr. Grandin, using her own experiences on a food processing plant as an example, “You need to have these different kinds of minds to succeed in a large-scale operation.” Dr. Grandin is a world-renowned author, inventor, Doctor of Animal Science and expert of both animal behavior and autism. Diagnosed with autism herself, she is one of the first individuals to write of her personal experiences and is a leading advocate for autism rights and the neurodiversity movement. Dr. Temple Grandin's books mentioned in this episode: Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions and The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World.Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

When Patricia Resick, Ph.D., became involved with the first-ever crisis center for sexual assault victims in 1974, she found that the psychology field was severely lacking valid answers for how these women responded to the trauma they faced. After years of research and development towards a process that would help survivors of sexual abuse, survivors of domestic violence and veterans, she solidified a therapy that changed the course of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment for good: cognitive processing therapy (CPT).This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Resick, accomplished psychologist, author and developer of CPT joining hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell  and Dr. Bob Boland for a conversation on how CPT became a first-line therapy for PTSD, the fundamentals of treatment, and how to approach it within comorbidities. Dr. Resick is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center and Adjunct Professor at Medical University of South Carolina. She is the co-author of newly published self-help book, “Getting Unstuck from PTSD: Using Cognitive Processing Therapy to Guide Your Recovery.” “The vast majority of people will recover from a trauma, but for some, something was interfering with their natural recovery,” said Dr. Resick. “They haven't let themselves feel the feelings and think about the trauma differently and they feel they're just running in a circle. CPT addresses the ‘getting stuck' feeling.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 33: Winning the Mental Game, Sport Psychology with Dr. Mitchell GreeneResources mentioned: CPTforPTSD.com Dr. Aaron T. Beck Cognitive behavioral treatment Laurie Anne Pearlman, PhD“Cognitive-Behavioral Couple's Treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: initial findings” Candice M Monson, Paula P Schnurr, Susan P Stevens, Karen A Guthrie

What happens in the mind of a talented athlete who suddenly cannot perform? Clinical and sports psychologist Mitchell Greene, PhD, works with a range of athletes from hopeful middle schoolers to Olympians on the concept of “mind chatter” and mental health struggles often experienced in sport culture. As explored in his new book, “Courage over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Mental Game,” he treats younger and younger athletes feeling the pressure to excel at all costs.On this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, dive into a conversation between hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland with Dr. Greene on his work guiding athletes from all levels and backgrounds through coach-player relationships, nerves, loss of confidence and mental blocks. Dr. Greene owns Greenepsych Clinical & Sport Psychology in the Philadelphia suburbs and works primarily with athletes pursuing high performance goals and coaches looking to educate their student-athletes on mental health. “These concepts are not just for athletes. We all need a reminder sometimes that it's courage over confidence,” said Dr. Greene. “Working through that chatter is about who we are, who we think we are and how we can manage the frustrations of life.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu.  Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 32: Balancing Act, Understanding Clinician Burnout with Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, Dr. Jhilam Biswas 

This episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast explores burnout and emotional labor experienced by physicians and mental health professionals, particularly in women clinicians. Driven by their observations of burnout within their own psychiatry department at Harvard Medical School, Ashwini Nadkarni, MD, and Jhilam Biswas, MD, take a dive into their quest to understand the factors influencing women who are leaving the field or contemplating career changes. Join hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland for this discussion of issues commonly faced by women physicians, such as an increased likelihood of depression due to the strain of balancing work and family life and the emotionally charged experience of discarding professional aspirations for conflicting needs. Dr. Biswas and Dr. Nadkarni are both instructors of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Biswas serves as the Director of Psychiatry, Law and Society program at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Co-director of Harvard Mass General Brigham Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. Dr. Nadkarni also serves as Assistant Medical Director of Brigham Psychiatric Specialties and Associate Vice Chair of Wellness in the Department of Psychiatry. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 31: Neuropsychiatry, Connecting the Brain to Behavior with Dr. Julia Ridgeway-DiazResources:“Gender Disparity in Cognitive Load and Emotional Labor—Threats to Women Physician Burnout” “When Compromised Professional Fulfillment Compromises Professionalism” “Primary Care Physician Gender and Electronic Health Record Workload”“Experiences of Work-Family Conflict and Mental Health Symptoms by Gender Among Physician Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic” “'I Cry but No One Cares': Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2023”David Silbersweig, MD 

Once a psychiatrist understands what is happening in their patient's brain, who gives insight on why this is happening? Join this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast as hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell explore the world of behavioral neurology with Dr. Julia Ridgeway-Diaz, psychiatrist, neurologist and neuropsychiatrist at Menninger. As they dive into the neuropsychiatrist's role in physical and mental health, explore the important relationship between medical ailments and resulting behavioral changes. Also discussed is the importance of a neuropsychiatric perspective in complex cases, including a real-life example of treatment failure with antipsychotic medication in a comorbid patient experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and schizophrenia. Julia Ridgeway-Diaz, MD, MS, is a staff psychiatrist in outpatient therapy at the Menninger Clinic. With special expertise in neurocognitive disorders, movement disorders, autism spectrum disorder, sleep disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury, she is also an assistant professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. “I like getting to the bottom of why things are happening. In psychiatry, we do a really good job of describing what is happening, but we're not always able to explain the neurologic processes that are causing what we're seeing,” said Dr. Ridgeway-Diaz. “When what a clinician is seeing doesn't make sense, that is where a neuropsychiatrist can make an impactful difference.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 30: The Troubled Teen Industry with Meg Appelgate, CEO of UnSilencedResources mentioned in this episode: Mind Dive Episode 25: Questions from the Mailbag | “self-diagnosis of mental health disorders” Menninger Pathfinder: Treatment for Young Adults Menninger 360 Program: A Person-Centered Approach 

While child abuse in the home is well defined and often met with clear repercussions, are parents, clinicians and even government agencies missing red flags of institutional child abuse within the troubled teen industry? Dive into this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast as nonprofit leader Meg Appelgate shares her own teenage experiences with the dangerous shortcomings of the troubled teen industry as a behavioral health solution. Join Meg as she speaks with hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland about her work with survivors of the industry and offers advice to clinicians, guardians and parents on how to avoid organizations that raise red flags and focus on a community-centered healing approach for teens.  Meg Appelgate personally experienced over 3 years of abusive tactics in troubled teen facilities in Idaho and Montana after being abducted from her home at 15 years old. In adulthood, she studied psychology and has dedicated her life to serving nonprofits that benefit youth who have faced similar trauma.  Meg currently serves as CEO of UnSilenced, a nonprofit organization aiming to stop child abuse in the industry and advocating to keep youth healthier and safer at home in their communities. “The research suggests that close familial ties in adolescents are extremely beneficial, so we're really doing a disservice when we put them into these facilities,” said Meg. “Our first steps are to start in the communities—re-educating the decision makers, caregivers, parents, child-placing advocates on what the options are outside of an industry that can cause more harm to a child in distress.”  Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 29: Writing the Book on Personality Disorders with Dr. John Oldham  Resources mentioned in this episode: UnSilenced.orgGochnauer Family Foundation Episode 23: Brainwashing & Master Persuasion with Dr. Joel Dimsdale Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) QuizEpisode 5: Reducing Suicide Risk Through Wearable Technology with Dr. Michelle PatriquinUnSilenced Survivor Empowerment Initiative 

You can use code MENN2023 for 50% off your New Personality Self Portrait (NPSP25) personality test! Visit npsp25.com to learn more. This episode of the Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast features the psychiatrist who wrote the book on personality and personality disorders. Dr. John Oldham is co-author of, “The New Personality Self-Portrait: Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do,” the book is largely credited for spearheading the DSM-5 alternative model for personality disorders. Dive in with hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland and explore the factors that make personality as unique as a fingerprint and learn if the alternative model of understanding personality will overtake the DSM-4 categorical model. Also, Dr. Oldham reacts to the individual NPSP25 test results of Dr. Boland and Dr. Horrell. John M. Oldham, M.D., M.S., currently serves as Distinguished Emeritus Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. He previously served as senior vice president and chief of staff at the Menninger Clinic, president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and president of The American College of Psychiatrists. Dr. Oldham has also recently served as the APA's co-chair of the Work Group on Personality and Personality Disorders for the most recent edition of the DSM-5.  “I like to explain the personality through a blood pressure metaphor,” said Dr. Oldham. “In a dimensional sense, you have to have blood pressure or you're not human or alive. You have to have a personality or you're not human or alive. However, have too much or too little of a necessary thing, and you're going to have a real problem.”  Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 28: Making the Case for Psychotherapy with Dr. Jonathan ShedlerResources mentioned in this episode: “Borderline Conditions and Pathological Narcissism” by Otto F. KernbergThe five-factor model of personality “The New Personality Self-Portrait” by John M. Oldham, M.D., and Lois B. MorrisThe New Personality Self-Portrait (npsp25.com)

Hotly debated in mental health care, psychoanalytic therapy has been criticized for lacking evidence in comparison to other approaches. Now, many clinicians attest to the benefits of this evidence-based treatment and see great need in their patients for relationship-centered therapeutic approaches from their doctor and an emphasis on knowing oneself in order to heal. Dr. Jonathan Shedler, psychologist and author of, “The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,” is staunchly advocating for clinicians to keep an open mind about what suits their patients best on this episode of Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast. This internationally acclaimed article is known for his work in establishing psychotherapy as an evidence-based treatment.  Alongside hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland, Dr. Shedler explores the dilemmas and nuances of psychotherapy throughout its history and how clinicians can use it to their benefit under a modern lens. Jonathan Shedler, PhD, is a consultant, master clinician, clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California (UCSF) and faculty member at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. He also leads workshops for professional audiences, consults to U.S. and international government agencies and provides expert clinical consultation to mental health professionals worldwide. “I think it's perfectly fine to say we don't fully know our own hearts and minds. The things that we don't know cause suffering and can cause symptoms and limitations. Because of this, there's a tremendous value in coming to know ourselves more fully,” said Dr. Shedler. “That's what can happen in the context of psychoanalytic therapy and what can allow our patients to ultimately feel more free and more whole.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 27: OCD, An Expert's Insider Perspective with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvaleResources mentioned in this episode: "The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy" by Dr. Jonathan Shedler Mind Dive Episode 6: Building Trust in Therapeutic Relationships with Dr. Jon Allen “That was then, this is now: An introduction to contemporary psychodynamic therapy” by Dr. Jonathan Shedler

At 12 years old, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). By age 17, she found success in evidence-based treatment and became a national spokesperson for patients. Now, 20 years later, she treats OCD patients of her own, while still advocating to end stigma and misconceptions about OCD and perfectionism.  Dive into this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast with hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland for an expert's insider journey of OCD. Also explored are the contrasts of OCD and obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and how doctors can improve patient treatment by recognizing and acknowledging the differences.  Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW, is the director of McLean OCD Institute at Houston. She currently serves on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and has founded the Peace of Mind Foundation and OCDChallenge.com, both now within the International OCD Foundation. “My message to patients is that we are going to get them back to functioning, but we should really be fighting for freedom from their illness,” said Dr. McIngvale. “We are fighting to get them to a life where they can make decisions for themselves and live by their values, not their diagnosis.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 26: Bridging Faith & Mental Health Care with Dr. Marcy VerduinResources mentioned in this episode: Episode 21: OCD From the Front Lines with Dr. Wayne Goodman, Dr. Eric Storch Episode 14: The Measurement of Wisdom with Dr. Dilip Jeste Peace of Mind FoundationMcClean OCD Institute OCDchallenge.com International OCD Foundation 

Overwhelmed with requests for mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic, religious leaders faced a dilemma: How do we bridge the elusive gap between healing the mind with both science-based approaches and spiritual guidance? With the help of “insiders” like Dr. Marcy Verduin—both a person of faith and psychiatrist—many clinicians and religious leaders are on a productive path forward in resolving historic notions of mental health struggles as a shameful failure of faith. Dive into this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast with hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland exploring Dr. Verduin's transformative work. Since 2020, Dr. Verduin has dedicated ample time in the U.S. and abroad to teaching and exploring the idea of church communities, religious leaders and clinicians coming together for the overall improvement of religious patients' mental health. Marcy Verduin, MD, is the Associate Dean for Students and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She has been invited to speak nationally and internationally to help people of faith, and specifically Christian pastors, to better understand mental health and well-being.  “The most important thing is to really ask the person in front of you about their beliefs,” said Dr. Verduin. “Even if you're not an expert on their spirituality, you can still encourage them to pursue that part of it and help them see how it can fit into mental health overall.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 25: Questions from the Mailbag with Dr. Bob Boland, Dr. Kerry Horrell  Resources mentioned in this episode: Mind Dive Episode 7: Religion & Spirituality in Therapeutic Approaches with Dr. Jim Lomax

On this Season 2 premier of Mind Dive Podcast, hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell dive into topics posed by their Menninger Clinic colleagues that have not yet been explored on the podcast.In this mailbag episode, listen in as our hosts discuss topical questions on the minds of mental health professionals at The Menninger Clinic and their implications on clinical practice.A new social contagion—self-diagnosis of mental health disorders. Is TikTok to blame for young adults self-diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dissociative identity disorder (DID) before consulting a professional? The real relationship between mental health and mass gun violence. Is psychiatry truly the answer to combatting this crisis? Addressing the disconnect between physical and mental health. Should attending therapy be considered as important to your physical health as eating vegetables or hitting the gym? Bob Boland, MD, is Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at The Menninger Clinic. Co-host of the Mind Dive Podcast, he is also Vice Chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). He also serves as Brown Foundation Endowed Chair in Psychiatry at BCM. Kerry Horrell, PhD, is a staff psychologist on Menninger's Compass Program for Young Adults as well as the coordinator of the Youth Division. Co-host of the Mind Dive Podcast, she is also an assistant professor at BCM. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 24: Racial Bias vs. Informed Patient Care with Dr. Carmen Black 

Can we expect patients to trust modern medicine before addressing racial disparities in research and diagnoses? Dr. Carmen Black, Yale School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Social Justice and Health Equity Education, Adult Psychiatry joins this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast. This conversation with hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland explores how clinicians can make a meaningful impact while still facing centuries of racial disparities that are sometimes difficult to spot in daily clinical practice. Dive in to hear approachable steps clinicians of any type can take to address inequity and racial bias in mental health care. “We are more powerful to delivery equity than we can image because the disparities are so great,” said Dr. Black. “It starts with being able to acknowledge it in real time.” Carmen Black, M.D. is a family-oriented African American physician and strong supporter of racial diversity in medicine. Her research interests focus on promoting racial diversity within academic medicine and addressing influences on poor patient care, specifically racial and mental health discrimination. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 23: Brainwashing & Master Persuasion with Dr. Joel Dimsdale Resources mentioned in this episode: Select publications by Dr. Carmen BlackThe Menninger Clinic's Continuing Education Black History Month Series

How can good people make terrible decisions? To fully understand brainwashing, more formally known as “coercive persuasion,” mental health clinicians must dive into the potentially dangerous outcomes that can result from a mix of factors such as high stress situations, sleep deprivation and isolation.On this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast, Dr. Joel Dimsdale joins hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell for a discussion on the history of brainwashing, the ease of slipping into Stockholm Syndrome and modern tools of persuasion—like social media—and the effects that clinicians need to be mindful of in patient care. Bringing a unique perspective to the conversation, Joel Dimsdale, MD, began his exploration of brainwashing and its pervasive role in the 20th century after living next door to the Heaven's Gate religious group, led by Marshall Applewhite until the group's highly publicized mass suicide in 1997. He is also the author of “Dark Persuasion: A History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media.”Dr. Dimsdale is a distinguished professor emeritus and research professor in the department of psychiatry at UC San Diego. He is also an active investigator and past president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, the American Psychosomatic Society and the Society of Behavioral Medicine. “Much of my work reflects that I feel coercive persuasion—brainwashing—is not an old wives tale,” said Dr. Dimsdale. “It still exists in the modern day, and we have to be on the lookout for it.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 22: Preventing Shame & Loneliness in Childhood Trauma with Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz Resources mentioned in this episode: “Dark Persuasion: A History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media” by Dr. Joel Dimsdale 

A majority of children in the U.S. will experience some type of adverse event before their 18th birthday that could traumatize them. Most will heal naturally, but what can parents expect when their child does not? Joining this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast is Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz, childhood trauma expert and author of the bestselling book for parents, “Has Your Child Been Traumatized?” Dive in with hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell for this exploration into how clinicians can help parents and guardians prevent shame, secrecy and loneliness from taking hold of a child as they process their experience. Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz is an author, psychologist and parent who has worked with traumatized children, adolescents and families for over ten years. “Even though clinicians are trained in the gold standard of treatment, our one-hour session each week won't have as much of an impact on a traumatized child as what's going on at home,” said Dr. Mintz. “The single best way a child can deal with their emotional pain from an adverse event is through connecting with a caregiver they feel close to.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 21: OCD From the Front Lines with Dr. Wayne Goodman, Dr. Eric StorchResources mentioned in this episode: Has Your Child Been Traumatized? How to Know and What to do to Promote Healing and Recovery by Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz, Foreword by Dr. Jon Allen 

Commonly misunderstood and misused as shorthand for perfectionism or some personal fixation, the reality of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is much more complex for patients and their clinicians than the general public may realize. This episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast features nationally recognized OCD experts Dr. Eric Storch and Dr. Wayne Goodman of Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Dive in with hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell to explore the realities of intrusive thoughts for patients with OCD, what is known or surmised about the causes, plus the future of the “brain pacemaker” and more on the lifechanging strides in treatment, such as deep brain stimulation. Wayne Goodman, M.D., serves as Chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at BCM and specializes in OCD and deep brain stimulation. He is also the principal developer of the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), the gold-standard for assessing OCD, and co-founder of the International OCD Foundation.Eric Storch, Ph.D., is a professor and McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at BCM. Dr. Storch also serves as Vice Chair and Head of Psychology at BCM while co-directing the Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders Program.Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health. Listen to Episode 20: Healing Adult Mother-Daughter Relationship with Lacey Tezino, Angela Koreth

Family therapy traditionally focuses on adults with younger children. When the strong influence of the mother-daughter relationship is considered, how can clinicians tell the time is right for their adult women patients to work on relationship strengthening and intentional bonding with their mother? With such a diverse array of women wearing the title of mother, daughter, or both simultaneously, the answer to healing can begin with a face-to-face conversation and lead to a months-long healing journey.This episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast features founder of Passport Journeys Lacey Tezino on her mission to make mother-daughter healing more accessible for patients in therapy through her background in the intersection of technology and healthcare, all in honor of the healing journey she took with her own late mother. Lacey is joined by Angela Koreth, a member of the Passport Journeys Clinical Advisory Board and licensed professional counselor-supervisor and program director of The Menninger Clinic's Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient Programs. Join hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland as these four professionals from all corners of the mental health field explore how clinicians can utilize the relevancy of the entire family system when working with a patient in crisis. Dive into this conversation on how to sow hope that the ship has never sailed for mother-daughter duos to build stronger relationships as long as the desire to heal the relationship remains. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.Listen to Episode 19: Borderline Personality Disorder, Unpacking Causes & Treatments with Dr. Lois Choi-Kain

Identifying what causes borderline personality disorder (BPD) is as difficult as understanding the creation of the personality itself. In this podcast, our expert describes BPD as instability in four key areas: interpersonal relationships, emotions, behavior, and cognition/sense of self. The treatment complexities of this disorder can be intimidating for clinicians. We'll explore a variety of questions about BPD, such as whether a certain psychiatric history make someone more vulnerable to this disorder. Are issues with attachment at a young age to blame? What is the relationship, if any, to trauma?Dive into this episode of Mind Dive podcast from The Menninger Clinic as hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland are joined by one of the most accomplished minds in the evolution of borderline personality disorder treatment, Lois W. Choi-Kain, MEd, MD. As director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital, Dr. Choi-Kain is an expert in one of the best known treatments for BPD, dialectical behavioral therapy. In this discussion, psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr. Choi-Kain explores the challenges of working with your patient to achieve emotional regulation.“The steps forward are necessarily messy for everyone involved, but the right treatment provides a clearer understanding of why the patient reacts the way they do and what it does to the people around them,” said Dr. Choi-Kain.Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.Listen to Episode 18: Eating Disorder Treatment is a Family Affair with Empowered U Resources Mentioned in this Episode: McLean Hospital's General Psychiatric Management for Borderline Personality Disorder Online Training 

When considering the success of any mental health treatment for youth or adolescent patients, clinicians have to factor in one dilemma: I will likely not be as influential in my patient's life as their immediate family unit. When dealing with the life-threatening reality of an eating disorder, the roles of parents and siblings have a much bigger impact on a patient's recovery. This episode of Mind Dive Podcast from The Menninger Clinic features practitioners of family based treatment in eating disorders at Empowered U Recovery, clinical psychologist Dr. Terry Fassihi, social worker Janice Poplack and registered dieticians and certified eating disorders specialists Jill Sechi and Brandi Powell. Join this episode alongside hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell for advice for clinicians and parents about the realities of eating disorders and the importance of solidarity from the family system in a successful treatment and recovery journey. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.Listen to Episode 17: The Care and Treatment of Transgender Patients with Dr. Jack Drescher

Similar to obstacles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the decades in healthcare, patients and practitioners find themselves amidst a social clash around the care and treatment of transgender people, particularly transgender youth. While the subject has become politicized overall, Jack Drescher, MD, stresses the importance of mental health clinicians and consultants respecting the subjectivities of their patient's gender identity and unique journey, no matter the social climate. Dr. Drescher joins hosts Kerry Horrell, PhD, and Bob Boland, MD, for this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast to discuss the current state of mental health treatment for transgender individuals. Dr. Drescher serves as a clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, where he also serves as a faculty member at Columbia's Division of Gender, Sexuality and Health. Dive in as Dr. Drescher and our hosts discuss how the general public, through some of its youngest members, has come to hold the complexities of sexuality, gender and gender incongruence at top of mind. Dr. Drescher gives advice to clinicians on how to navigate social conversation of an issue so widely discussed while remaining as a helpful, patient and supportive figure for those in your  care. “There's a sensationalistic focus on this subject. I've seen in many consultations, when there's a transgender patient on an inpatient unit, everyone forgets everything they know about their field because they're so focused on why this case is different,” said Dr. Drescher. “That is a disservice because transgender people just aren't so different from everybody else in all other aspects of their lives.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.Listen to Episode 16: Do You Know The Signs of Sex Addiction? with Dalanna Burris

By nature, sex is one of the most serious and delicate conversations a therapist can have with their patient. When they're possibly experiencing sex addiction, the challenge only increases. From its roots in intimacy disorder to the modern problem of near-unrestrained access to pornography, a sex addiction diagnosis can be a challenging conclusion for both patient and clinician to arrive at.Joined by Menninger Clinic behavioral addictions specialist Dalanna Burris, LPC, LCDC, SCAT, hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland dive into this episode of Mind Dive podcast to explore various facets of sex addiction. Listen to hear the complexities of sex addiction's ties to other issues such as religious shame and substance abuse. Also hear about how clinicians can best approach one of the most delicate subjects in psychology.“A key part of treating our patients is checking ourselves at the door and being able to separate from our morality or what we may believe is right or wrong,” said Burris. “When approaching the topic of sex, we must sit with someone without judgement because they'll be able to feel it in the treatment, regardless of what you say. If you're able to have this conversation and be open, it can be a great relief for your patient.”Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive.Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health.Listen to Episode 15: Informatics and Patient Privacy with Dr. John Torous

Patient portals, consumer privacy and mental health apps, oh my! How has the continual progression of informatics affected psychiatric care and what can we expect in the future?Dive into this episode of Mind Dive Podcast with John Torous, MD, MBI, director of the digital psychiatry division in the Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center—a Harvard Medical School affiliated teaching hospital. Hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell lead this lively conversation on navigating mental health care in a modern age as a clinician and approaches to advising patients on the dos and don'ts of integrating technology in their treatment. “It's worth asking your patients if they're using any apps,” said Dr. Torous. “About half your patients will try a supplementary mental health app at some point. It's always good to open up an informed discussion about how their privacy is handled in these cases.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive.Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health.Listen to Episode 14: The Measurement of Wisdom with Dr. Dilip Jeste 

The concept of wisdom may be younger than you think, dating only back to the 1970s. Join hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell on this episode of Mind Dive podcast as they speak with Dr. Dilip Jeste. Dive into this conversation with one of the most prolific researchers on the topic as the great questions of wisdom are explored, including “Can you measure it?” and “Do we become wiser with age?” Dr. Jeste previously served as the Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Estelle and Edgar Levi Memorial Chair in Aging, Director of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging, and Co-Director of the UC San Diego Center on Artificial Intelligence for Healthy Living. He is a geriatric neuropsychiatrist specializing in successful psychosocial aging and the neurobiology of wisdom. “We teach the facets of reading, writing and arithmetic, but not how someone can fully understand another's emotions through empathy, compassion, self-compassion, self-reflection and emotional regulation,” said Dr. Jeste. “These factors make us happy and contented—the most important thing in our lives. If we make it a habit to work on this, I do believe in society's capacity to change for the better.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive.Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health.Listen to Episode 13: The Psychiatry of Youth Gang Violence with Dr. Christopher Thomas Resources mentioned in this episode: “Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good”

How dangerous can extreme antisocial behavior become in a young person's life? When mixed with truancy and the drug trade, a perfect storm brewed in the 1990s as youth gangs proliferated across the country. While tales of gang-related violence once dominated nightly news in households nationwide, it has experienced a steep decline in the last 20 years. In some cities, like Galveston, Texas, the decrease can be partially attributed to a collection of local officials and mental health professionals who approached the situation with an “it takes a village to raise a child” mindset. Dr. Christopher Thomas, the Robbert L. Stubblefield Professor of Child Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston joins this episode of the Mind Dive podcast alongside hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell to discuss the transformative work he spearheaded on the island of Galveston. Dr. Thomas shares his experience heading a 1992 mayoral task force that strategically targeted the roots of the youth gang issue through teaching empathy in schools, addressing deprogramming needed in post-gang life and uplifting positive role models. Community leaders, nonprofit organizations, teachers, law enforcement and mental health professionals came together to pave better futures for the young islanders by addressing mental health factors and other challenges. Through these efforts, the community saw an 80% reduction in gang-related violent crimes and an unprecedented homicide rate of 0% in under three years. Dr. Thomas talks about the communitywide nature of the effort.  “We can't tell the difference between the ones that we can save and the ones we can't,” said Dr. Thomas. “Ultimately, everyone is worthy of a chance.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode of Mind Dive.Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health.Listen to Episode 12: The Cases That Changed Neuropsychiatry with Dr. Sheldon Benjamin 

Does a case from the 1940s of a man with no frontal lobe greatly impact what modern clinicians know about mental health treatment? When “old school” brain imaging found the patient now known as “JP” to be missing a severe amount of his frontal lobe, the neuropsychiatry case became the first of its kind in understanding how the physical components of the brain affect a patient's psychiatric health. Named in the 2018 article, “Six Landmark Case Reports Essential for Neuropsychiatric Literacy”, by Dr. Sheldon Benjamin, the study of JP became crucial to modern neuropsychiatric understanding of the frontal lobe's function. On this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast, Dr. Benjamin joins hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland to discuss his experience curating a collection of landmark cases in neuropsychiatry, now considered a valued resource in the field. Awarded with the UMass Chan Chancellor's Medal for Distinguished Teaching as well as the  ANPA's Gary J. Tucker Lifetime Achievement Award in Neuropsychiatry, Dr. Benjamin is a professor of psychiatry and neurology and serves as Director of Neuropsychiatry and Vice Chair for Education at University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine. “The reason this case is so important is that it shows, where we now have the brain pathology to back it up, that prefrontal damage can cause a permanent, lasting personality change and certain cognitive changes without affecting others,” said Dr. Benjamin. “It transformed the understanding of the prefrontal cortex's role in child development.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health.Listen to Episode 11: Practicing Mental Health Care in the Age of Technology with Dr. John Luo 

While psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors are not yet concerned about robots taking their jobs, the question arises that, with ever-evolving technology resources at our fingertips, has treatment in the mental health field become simpler or more complex for clinicians? From increased legibility of doctors' notes and prescriptions to medical records being more accessible than ever for patients and providers, many aspects of healthcare have become streamlined. In tandem, the digitization of everything can also cause new, unique challenges. Dive into this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive Podcast alongside hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell as they speak with one of the first adopters of technology in psychiatry, Dr. John Luo. Dr. Luo is the Director of Emergency & Consultation-Liaison at University of California Irvine Medical Center and considered a pioneer of informatics in mental health care.  On this episode, Dr. Luo offers advice to fellow clinicians on “meaningful use” of technology, how the digital age calls for much needed boundaries concerning social media and how clinicians roles in their patients' lives will not become obsolete in favor of artificial intelligence.  “One of the strengths of our profession in mental health is the connection to people,” said Dr. Luo, “That's going to be very hard to replicate by any technological advance.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health.Listen to Episode 10: Treating Sexual Assault Survivors with Dr. Laura Wilson 

As an expert in post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence or mass trauma, clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Wilson brings to light the importance of understanding risk factors associated with multiple forms off victimization and finding the right language to use in the process of treating survivors. On this episode of the Mind Dive Podcast, hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell are joined by Dr. Wilson, an Associate Professor of Psychological Science at the University of Mary Washington, to discuss the intricacies of treating sexual assault survivors. “Tailor your intervention approach to the specific needs of the survivor,” said Dr. Wilson, “Each person is going to have a different lived experience and reactions from people in their lives. We must be flexible and pause and think about what this person would benefit from. This can be challenging because it's a different skillset than more manualized treatments.” From a clinician's first reaction to a disclosure to their cultivation of meaningful language and continued introspection into personal feelings around the topic, mental health clinicians must approach treating a survivor of sexual assault with utmost care. As professionals navigate helping their patients through high profile societal conversations about sexual assault, coping mechanisms and more, Dr. Wilson says the most valuable skills to employ are patience and empathy. For further education into this topic, see Dr. Wilson's book with co-author Amie R. Newins, “A Clinician's Guide to Disclosures of Sexual Assault (ABCT Clinical Practice Series)”Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health.Listen to Episode 9: Understanding Projective Identification with Dr. Philip Muskin

Defense mechanisms: we all have them. One of the trickier defense mechanisms for most clinicians to understand is projective identification, in which an individual projects qualities deemed unacceptable to the self onto another individual, who internalizes the feeling while believing it to be their own. What steps should a clinician take when projective identification infiltrates relationships with patients or fellow clinicians? Dr. Philip Muskin of the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry offers advice to mental health professionals on how to manage these dilemmas through always valuing a second opinion.  On this episode of Mind Dive podcast, Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell speak with Dr. Muskin on the seemingly elusive definition of projective identification and its relationship to the work of therapists.. Dive into this exploration of how the issue presents itself in personal, professional and clinician-patient relationships, in which feelings of hopelessness or anxiety can occur even when they are not our own. “The important thing to remember about projective identification is that it is a normal human phenomenon,” said Dr. Muskin, “Don't interpret feelings to anyone until you're able to understand what you're feeling and normalize it for yourself.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health.Listen to Episode 8: Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Temple Grandin 

Not all great minds think alike. The path to understanding how to best nurture an autistic individual often begins with understanding their way of thinking. Dr. Temple Grandin poses that a great disservice is done to both society and the individual when we fail to focus on the strengths of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), limiting their lifestyle based on perceived weaknesses instead. Join this episode of Mind Dive podcast alongside hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland as they discuss with Dr. Grandin the ways clinicians, parents and other role models can better advocate for their autistic children and nurture growth for a productive and fulfilling future. Also explored are the notable differences between object visualization and pattern visualization and how this relates to the understanding of neurodivergent thinking. “The first step is realizing the thinking is different, and then figuring out how you have complimentary skills,” said Dr. Grandin, using her own experiences on a food processing plant as an example, “You need to have these different kinds of minds to succeed in a large-scale operation.” Dr. Grandin is a world-renowned author, inventor, Doctor of Animal Science and expert of both animal behavior and autism. Diagnosed with autism herself, she is one of the first individuals to write of her personal experiences and is a leading advocate for autism rights and the neurodiversity movement. Dr. Temple Grandin's books mentioned in this episode: Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions and The Outdoor Scientist: The Wonder of Observing the Natural World.Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Listen to Episode 7: Religion & Spirituality in Therapeutic Approaches with Dr. Jim Lomax 

Can you fully understand your patient's perspective without first understanding their religious or spiritual inclinations? When it comes to treating spiritual patients, Dr. Jim Lomax, M.D., contends that knowing their steadfast beliefs is a crucial factor in understanding their reactions and needs in mental health care. He urges clinicians to leave behind the notion that understanding a patient's spirituality is antithetical to therapy or “anti-science.” Dr. Jim Lomax is the Karl Menninger Chair for Psychiatric Education, former Brown Foundation Chair for Psychoanalysis, and Associate Chairman and Director of Educational Programs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine.Join hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell on this episode of Mind Dive podcast as Dr. Lomax draws on his expertise and experience to express to clinicians the importance of understanding a patient in the midst of spiritual struggle. He explores the notion that positive religious coping can be a beneficial tool in some mental health journeys. “To simply be curious and to wonder with patients is a real value,” said Dr. Lomax, “This is one of the best ways to produce a sense of healing as restoration to community for your patients.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Listen to Episode 6: Building Trust in Therapeutic Relationships with Dr. Jon Allen

The analysis of the patient is an expected part of therapy, but clinicians may forget this dynamic creates an equal analysis of the doctor by the patient. Rather than a process of therapy, the two-way street of trust is an ideal outcome of a relationship between patient and clinician that must be nourished. Some argue that this is, by far, the most important fundamental element in a successful therapeutic approach. On this episode of Mind Dive podcast, Dr. Jon Allen brings attention to the functions of trust in a therapeutic relationship, noting something often neglected in psychotherapy literature. Dr. Allen, author of Trusting in Psychotherapy, previously served 40 years as a senior staff psychologist at The Menninger Clinic, and currently holds a position as a clinical professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dive into this episode alongside hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland as they explore how clinicians can better nurture a therapeutic relationship built on trust to support the overall quality of mental health care for their patients.“Think about the quality of the relationship as the fundamental, impactful aspect of psychotherapy,” said Dr. Allen, “Trust is not a common factor that's been studied, but I think of trust as the superordinate common factor.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Listen to Episode 5: Reducing Suicide Risk Through Wearable Technology with Dr. Michelle Patriquin

By interrupting a patient's sleep for safety checks during the night, are psychiatric hospitals working against the benefits of inpatient treatment? Upon being discharged, many people have the same complaint: They felt like they didn't get any sleep. Nighttime check-ins, a standard part of safety procedure, are likely a contributing factor.Having poor quality of sleep or an increased amount of sleep disturbances during a hospital stay can take a significant toll on someone's mental health. For clinicians, finding a way to monitor effectively for patient safety while lessening the potential disruption of their sleep is an important endeavor.On this episode of the Mind Dive podcast, The Menninger Clinic's Dr. Michelle Patriquin joins Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell to discuss her efforts to pioneer research in the field of wearable technology meant to improve patients' sleep experiences while in the hospital. By finding less invasive methods of monitoring sleep, Dr. Patriquin champions a future of patient monitoring and protocols that promotes mental health sustainably, long after their hospital stay.  “The dream is to improve outcomes for our most psychiatrically vulnerable patients that come for inpatient care,” said Dr. Patriquin. Patriquin also discusses how wearable technology may someday provide greater insights into a patient's risk of suicide. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Listen to Episode 4: Approaching Addiction Psychiatry with Dr. Daryl Shorter 

There is no one pathway to recovery for people battling addiction. Is approaching addiction psychiatry with one blanket method going to do more harm than help? Dr. Daryl Shorter, Medical Director of Addictions Services at The Menninger Clinic and professor at Baylor College of Medicine joins Mind Dive hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland to discuss the landscape of different addiction treatment methods and how to approach them. On this episode, Dr. Shorter discusses how clinicians can best align their perspectives for a more successful outcome in treating addiction, citing that the most important concept is to always impart hope to those struggling with alcohol or substance abuse.“Hope for the people that feel hopeless… treatment works, but we must get those struggling with addiction to the treatment,” said Dr. Shorter, “It may not always look the same for everyone there is no “one sizes fits all” approach to this. You have to try to tailor that care to the individual.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Listen to Episode 3: “Navigating Boundary Violations with Dr. Glen Gabbard”

The violation of a boundary can come in all shapes and sizes. Whether engaging in an innocent hug to console a grieving patient, navigating the gift-giving holiday season or being confronted with a patient's online dating profile, the absence of clear boundary lines can cause confusion and inner turmoil for a clinician. As mental health therapists are now meant to navigate these traditional boundaries alongside the fairly new world of telehealth visits, professional consultation is an important resource. Dr. Glen Gabbard of the Baylor College of Medicine boldly explores the notion that no clinical professional is unsusceptible to boundary violations on this episode of the Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast. Join hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland for this dive into the various ways that boundary violations occur, some considerations for therapists in managing these situations, and ongoing strategies for maintaining boundaries. Dr. Gabbard advises mental health clinicians to never underestimate the value of a consultation with a colleague and to always examine personal motivations in an out of the ordinary situation.“When on the verge of a boundary violation, understand the dynamics of what is being repeated from your past or the patient's past,” said Dr. Gabbard, “When you start going down the slippery slope of boundaries, often it's because you are unconsciously reproducing something from your past. You need to think of where this is coming from and if it's out of the ordinary for yourself.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Listen to Episode 2: “Treating Grief vs. Depression Amidst COVID-19 with Dr. Nancy McWilliams” 

Are you treating your patient for depression when they truly need grief counseling? How does one treat grief in a masochistic personality? What is the potential impact of treating a bereaved person for depression? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented amounts of loss and bereavement, and mental health clinicians are grappling with differentiating between grief, depression and cases where both are at work. Accomplished author, psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Nancy McWilliams of the Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology joins Mind Dive hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell on this episode to discuss the nuances of treatment in these cases. Dr. McWilliams speaks to the potential consequences of treating a patient for depression when grief treatment would be more appropriate and how that could further the patient's feelings of hopelessness. All this and much more during this discussion. “What we need to do with people who are grieving is just bear witness. It can feel very hard on a therapist not to do something,” said McWilliams, “To absorb pain is much harder than becoming a cheerleader for some technical way of dealing with the emotion.” Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. Listen to “Episode 1: Ready for a Mind Dive?” here: https://bit.ly/3tFx983 

Join Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland for the first time as part of the Mind Dive podcast, presented by The Menninger Clinic. Our hosts discuss what the future holds for this podcast's guests and topics, and how their professional lives led to hosting it. Explore the fascinating clinical dilemmas that arise in patient care and colleague relationships with two first rate professionals from The Menninger Clinic.In recent years, clinicians are becoming more aware than ever of the importance of ongoing education in mental health treatment and research. Through conversations with distinguished guests on Mind Dive, great minds come together to explore the many lessons learned in their careers and through their research. In this, Menninger hopes to contribute to interested listeners from all corners of the mental health field. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to never miss an episode. Listen to more of the Mind Dive podcast at https://bit.ly/3tne4ay. Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership roles in mental health. 

Welcome to The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast, a twice monthly exploration of mental health topics from the professional's perspective, including the dilemmas clinicians face in their practice. Hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell dive into the complexities of mental health care through lively discourse with distinguished colleagues from near and far. 

As states have rushed to deal with legislation surrounding names, images and likenesses, there are a lot of folks involved to help state legislators understand the industry. Its important to state governments that they have a working partnership with higher education institutions in order to factor in their perspectives. As the NCAA's July 1 deadline approached, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania worked to get their law in place. In fact, PA became the FIRST to allow NIL, as their law went into effect on June 30. (Cue the School House Rock classic song, "I'm just a bill") I am joined today by two Penn State University staff members who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help the Commonwealth create and pass this landmark legislation. My guests are Zach Moore and Bob Boland. Zack Moore serves as the Vice President for Government and Community Relations for Penn State, communicating to elected officials the value that Penn State provides to the people of Pennsylvania as the Commonwealth's flagship public university. Zack came to Penn State from Washington, D.C., in 2007 with lobbying and senior legislative experience in both the U.S. House and Senate. He brings his extensive legislative, policy development, and lobbying experience to the role of chief lobbyist for his alma mater, with responsibility over federal, state, and local relations efforts. In his time with Penn State, Zack has been a passionate advocate for the value of Penn State's land-grant mission. Bob Boland joined Penn State University as Athletics Integrity Officer in July 2017. In this role, he works to ensure the Athletics Department is meeting all University standards related to integrity, ethics, staff and student conduct and welfare, as well as NCAA and Big Ten standards. The position, the first of its kind, was created in August 2012 in an agreement with the NCAA, Big Ten and Penn State. The officeholder is charged with oversight and reporting of internal and external investigations into athletics. With that agreement expiring in August 2017, the University maintained the position as part of its own broader Athletic Integrity Program. Boland chairs the University's Athletics Integrity Council, a group that brings together senior administrators and faculty to review matters related to athletics and reports to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and the Board of Trustees. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karen-weaver/message

David O'Sullivan talks with Bob Boland on the importance of professional credentialing. Bob Boland is the Branch Chief/Quality Manager of the Bureau of ATF and former IABTI ID.

This Episode was recorded on 8-19-20My name is Anthony Sosa and I am here today with Amber O'Dell and Michael Cambpell to discuss the Governor's legislative proposal and press conference regarding “defunding the police” --hosted here in Fort Worth at the Bob Boland facility on the South Side of town. In this announcement the Governor and his compatriots fear mongered lawlessness and chaos in our streets if the police were defunded. He shamed the city of Austin for the decisions of their elected officials and is proposing legislation to be taken up in the next session that will punish any city that “defunds the police” by freezing their property taxes at the current level. As always, please subscribe and sign up for our newsletter and get updates on FW political news and deep dives into local issues. We are currently a volunteer organization, if you would like to get involved or want to contact us you can reach us at FWFreedomReview@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @FWReview and on Facebook at Fort Worth Freedom Review. This podcast is made possible by The Justice Reform League, a Fort Worth based non-profit. If you wish to support us, please go to www.JusticeReformLeague.com and click on the Donate button. 

This segment of the economy, which has provided building blocks in so many urban areas, has crumbled during the coronavirus pandemic. In the second part of our podcast series on the Future of Cities, Lee Igel of New York University and Bob Boland of Penn State explore the economic, psychological, legal and social implications. Paul Burton hosts. (22 minutes)

Penn State athletics integrity officer and former agent Bob Boland joins the show to discuss the NFL, WNBA, NBA and force majeure clauses

In this podcast Bob Boland, IABTI's International Director will host. Bob's guest are : Hayley McGrew, Program Manager, Advanced Explosives Training for Industry Operations Investigators, ATF NCETR Michael O'Lena, Program Manager, ATF Explosives Industry Programs Branch Nick Concolino, Bomb Squad Commander of the Yolo County (CA) Bomb Squad, retired Captain with the Davis (CA) Police Dept. ATF contract Instrustor for the Advanced Explosives Disposal Techniques program.

Bob Boland talks with Anna Ratzliff, this year’s winner of the Alan Stoudemire award for Innovation and Excellence in Psychosomatic Medicine about her work in developing the University of Washington’s Integrated Care Pathway for their residency. You can find out more information about the program at https://psychres.washington.edu/tracks/integratedcare.asp and https://aims.uw.edu/preparing-psychiatrists-wave-future .

Bob Boland talks with Drs. Madeleine Becker and Sejal Shah about this year's Psychosomatic Medicine Fellowship match, as well as the ongoing challenges around recruitment into our subspecialty.

Bob Boland asks Jeff Huffman, the 2016 Annual Meeting Chairman, to reflect on the recent meeting.

Bob Boland talks with Steve Epstein and David Gitlin to discuss the possibility of a name change, from Psychosomatic Medicine to Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, both for the field and our organization.

Bob Boland, President of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine gives a holiday greeting to APM members and outlines his priorities for this coming year.

Today's Guest: Louie Cronin, novelist, "Everyone Loves You Back," former radio producer, "Car Talk"   Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Louie Cronin by clicking on the video player above!  Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience full of real radio veterans who can’t believe anything categorized as a podcast ever gained traction in the media… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Everyone Loves You Back by Louie Cronin. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above! Bob Boland, at middle age, is a mess. Fortunately for him, the life-long bachelor and radio station engineer has hit a sweet spot where every woman he’s been meeting lately wants to fix him and make him all better. His co-worker, Irene, for example. And his neighbor, Leonie. LOUIE CRONIN podcast excerpt: "Tom Magliozzi was very outgoing and used to come and talk to me and joke and laugh. We were friends before I started working for them on 'Car Talk.' I got to know Ray more slowly because he was quiet and more the straight man. But he was every bit as smart and funny as Tom." But Bob is just shuffling through life at this point, indecisive, indifferent, f-able but ultimately ineffable. Bob is at the core of Louie Cronin’s first novel, the Cambridge, Massachsetts-set story, Everyone Loves You Back. It’s a charming, easy read and I daresay we all probably have a Bob Boland in our lives. Making Everyone ever more interesting is its workplace setting: an FM radio station in the throes of conversion from jazz to an all-news format. That’s particularly compelling because the author spent 10 years as the producer of “Car Talk” the long-running NPR show host by Tom and Ray Magliozzi. More recently, she is a technical director for PRI’s “The World.” She must have been taking a lot of notes over the years! LOUIE CRONIN podcast excerpt: "I'm in a writing group and I read the book to them, chapter by chapter, as I wrote it. I often had times when the men in the group said, 'No, no! He wouldn't care about what the guys had on! He would be thinking more like, 'Who could take who in a fight?' They corrected me as I went along." Key interview moments: • 5:05 First-time novelist Louie Cronin talks about how her writing group helped her get the inner voice of the book's male lead character correctly; • 16:10 As a long-time producer for public radio's "Car Talk with Tom and Ray Magliozzi," Cronin was asked to make a Sophie's Choice between the brothers; • 25:10 That time her writing coach told her that if she was going to write literary fiction, she better not quit her day job. Louie Cronin Website • Twitter • Goodreads Kicking Through the Ashes: My Life As A Stand-up in the 1980s Comedy Boom by Ritch Shydner. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above!   The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!