Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard A Friedman

When you think about someone taking a psychedelic drug like magic mushrooms, the first images that come to mind probably don't involve a medical professional in a white coat or any sort of clinical setting. However, the perception of these drugs is changing as researchers and health professionals continue to learn new ways these drugs can treat a variety of mental health conditions. Much of the research has to do with microdosing, or taking such a small dose of a drug that it doesn't produce a “trip.” One of the more commonly microdosed drugs is psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms.” That led our small-but-mighty team at Hyperfocus to wonder, “What could this all mean for ADHD treatment?” So, we looked for someone who might know, and it led us to Dr. Richard A. Friedman. He's a professor, psychiatrist, and director of the Psychopharmacology Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University's medical school. Richard has also written about his areas of expertise for The New York Times and is a contributing writer at The Atlantic.  On this week's episode of Hyperfocus, he sits down with mental health journalist Rae Jacobson to answer all her questions on microdosing, psychedelics as medicine, and what it could mean for ADHD and more. Related resourcesADHD alternative treatmentADHD treatment without medication: What are my options?Richard's piece on microdosing in The AtlanticTimestamps(02:58) What is microdosing?(10:43) What do we know about ADHD and microdosing?(15:30) How do psychedelics work in the brain?(30:44) Richard's hopes for future research and microdosingFor a transcript of this episode and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org.We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at hyperfocus@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

Infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Syra Madad joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the second wave of Covid in Europe, its third spike in the U.S and how both could have been prevented. Then, former homelessness advisor to the British government, Dame Louise Casey breaks down why she thinks families now face destitution if they don’t get help. Clinical Psychiatry professor Dr. Richard A. Friedman speaks to Michel Martin about the importance of mental health as we navigate the pandemic and a tense election cycle.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING PART 1 (0:0 - 16:26): ────────────────── What Do You Have Left When You Abandon a Theological Worldview? The Problems of a Therapeutic Worldview NEW YORK TIMES (RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN) Is the Lockdown Making You Depressed, or Are You Just Bored? PART 2 (16:27 - 19:49): ────────────────── There’s a Revolution Coming for Your Child’s Toys: Will Their Toy Box Meet the Culture’s Demands? NEW YORK TIMES (SHANICIA BOSWELL) How to Diversify Your Toy Box PART 3 (19:50 - 25:3): ────────────────── The Redefinition of What It Means to Be a “Good Parent” — Hint: Convictional Christians Don’t Meet the New Criteria WASHINGTON POST (STEVEN PETROW) Advice to parents on raising a happy and healthy LGBTQ child

GUEST: Richard A. Friedman, M.D.

Guest: Richard A. Friedman, MD Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD The continued growth of the Internet, and its increasing pervasiveness in our lives, has many of us considering how we might incorporate Web-based avenues of communication in our practice. The ease and convenience of e-mail, for example, is tempting, but could also open up a Pandora's box. Does e-mail inherently pose new challenges that may not be an issue with phone dialogue or in-person discussion? Dr. Richard Friedman, professor of clinical psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and a regular contributor to the New York Times, shares his experience with e-mail in his practice and a few tips for those who use or are contemplating Web communication for their practice. Dr. Cathleen Margolin hosts.