Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Overview
Dr. John Freedy, a family physician with a background in psychology, explains in detail what cognitive behavioral therapy entails and the central principles of the therapy. Dr. Freedy discusses what behaviors are modified and how it is a symptoms relief therapy that offers a practical strategy to overcome certain traits. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Cancer Survivorship: Response to Diagnosis
Dr. Cindy Carter, a clinical psychologist who specializes in psycho-oncology, elucidates the nature of responses expressed by people after a diagnosis of cancer. She notes that, although manifested differently among individuals, anxiety is a universal reaction. Dr. Carter also explains that depression and insomnia may onset after a cancer diagnosis, offering information on treatments and pointing out that social support is found to be a significant tool for coping. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Cancer Survivorship: Coping After Chemotherapy
Dr. Cindy Carter, a clinical psychologist who specializes in psycho-oncology, describes the difficulty experienced by patients after the first round of chemotherapy treatment as they wait for follow-ups with their doctors. She explains that this transition from high medical surveillance and social support to limited outside involvement is stressful for some people. She also describes the potential lingering side effects of chemotherapy, focusing on “chemobrain.” (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Depression: Links to Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. John Freedy, a family medicine doctor with his PhD in psychology, discusses the relation between depression and heart and vascular disease, explaining that depression in early adulthood increases the risk of heart disease later in life as well as the likelihood of complication after a heart attack. Dr. Freedy offers different possibilities for the underlying link between the depression and cardiovascular disease in this heart disease podcast. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Psychiatric Problems: Visiting a Family Medicine Doctor
Dr. John Freedy, a family medicine doctor with his PhD in psychology, talks about the presentation of psychiatric problems in a family medicine setting and describes common physical complaints corresponding to various psychiatric illnesses. He says that family doctors are “specialists in common conditions” and thus reasonable places to start if a person suspects he or she has, for instance, depression. Dr. Freedy concludes by mentioning substance abuse problems among patients visiting family medicine doctor. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Brain Imaging: Deception
Dr. Mark George, Director of the Magnetic Brain Stimulation Laboratory at MUSC, explains the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to observe subtle changes in blood flow in order to determine if a person is lying. He discuses how this procedure was developed and enhanced, noting why it is more reliable than a conventional polygraph test. Dr. George concludes by articulating his predictions for the future applications of the brain imaging method in deception recognition. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Depression: Alternative Treatments – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Dr. Mark George, a psychiatrist who specializes in neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology, discusses the direction of new research for alternative treatments of depression. He describes the method of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which involves discrete stimulation of effected brain regions, to battle depression. Dr. George compares TMS to conventional antidepressant medications as well as to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), distinguishing techniques on the basis of side effects, treatment efficacy, and accessibility. Dr. George elaborates on the accessibility issue, offering information on how a patient can c...
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Depression: Alternative Treatments – Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Psychiatrist Dr. Mark George, who specializes in neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology, explains how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may lead to an amelioration of depressive symptoms in some patients. In this mental health podcast, he describes his research on VNS for patients who have failed all other conventional therapies, noting that VNS is an efficacious technique, though currently financially costly. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Depression: Alternative Treatments – Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Dr. Ziad Nahas, Director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at MUSC, describes the neurosurgical intervention technique of deep brain stimulation (DBS). He discusses the rare use of this technology for treating major depression and notes the type of patient who is a good candidate for DBS technology. He offers details of how the implantation occurs and also talks about future research trials being planned at MUSC. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Depression: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Dr. Ziad Nahas, Director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at MUSC, discusses vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), which is the only FDA approved brain stimulation treatment for depression to date. He describes who is considered a good candidate for VNS and also explains the steps taken for a patient to undergo this treatment technique. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Substance Abuse: The Disease of Addiction
Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, talks about addiction as a disorder of the brain. She defines addiction and describes the actual neurological changes that occur when a person develops substance addiction. She focuses on the hypersensitive motivation pathway and explains that cessation in substance use allows for some recovery of the affected brain systems. Dr. Thomas concludes this mental health podcast by addressing the notion of food addiction, explaining that research is not yet conclusive on this topic. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Substance Abuse: Stress and Alcohol Addiction
Dr. Suzanne Thomas,a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, talks about the connection between stress and alcohol consumption. In this mental health podcast she focuses on stress as a major contributor to addiction relapse. Dr. Thomas talks about the underlying brain mechanisms linking alcohol with stress and offers advice on how to make oneself more resilient to the ill effects of stress. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Clinical Trials at MUSC: Institutional Review Board
Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, discusses the important role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure ethical and relevant research, proper clinical protocol, safety of participants, as well as informed consent for all clinical trials. She indicates common obstacles for investigators in gaining IRB approval. To conclude this podcast, Dr. Thomas points to the particularly stringent requirements of confidentiality for substance abuse research. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Alcoholism: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Test – Part 2
In part two of this podcast series on the carbohydrate deficient transferrin marker for alcohol abuse, Dr. Raymond Anton discusses the clinical uses and usefulness of this test. He explains various medical issues exacerbated by heavy drinking for which a physician may want objective information on alcohol consumption. He notes that an objective blood test for ascertaining information on alcohol intake is beneficial for both patients and clinicians. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Social Anxiety Disorder and Phased Treatment
This study is being conducted with qualified individuals 18 – 65 years old suffering from social anxiety disorder. The study explores how the FDA-approved medication paroxetine (Paxil) affects coping behaviors men and women typically use to deal with anxiety in social situations. Participants will be asked to attend 10 sessions over the course of 22 weeks, as well as two follow-up visits at 3 and 6 months following the medication phase. 80 subjects will be recruited – 40 at the Medical University of South Carolina and 40 at the University of Minnesota. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
