Heart Failure: Psychological Needs of Patients and Caregivers
A recent study indicates that patients with heart failure, and those who care for them, want more attention paid to their psychological needs. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Longevity: Links with Stress Management and Sociability
A recent study found that the children of centenarians tend to be more outgoing and social than the average person. Stress management and sociability might have a role in longevity, according to researchers. (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: Epidural Prefrontal Cortical Stimulation
Dr. Ziad Nahas describes a ground-breaking treatment for severe, treatment resistant depression. In a study funded by NARSAD, Dr. Nahas and his colleagues implanted four small 'paddles' directly on the dural layer of the cortical brain surface, and over a period of seven months applied intermittent electrical stimulation through wires implanted beneath the skin connected to batteries. Four of the five patients had significant improvement in their symptoms of depression. (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: Collaborated Study of Epidural Prefrontal Cortical Stimulation
Dr. Istvan Takacs collaborated with Dr. Ziah Nahas to study the use of epidural prefrontal cortical stimulation for intractably depressed patients. Dr. Takacs discusses how this study began, the challenges turning their concept into a reality and the advantages of prefrontal cortical stimulation verses deep brain stimulation. (Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - April 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Heart Care: Anxiety Disorders May Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Anxiety disorders may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death in people with heart disease. Very few studies have looked at the role of anxiety, even though researchers have more often studied depression in patients with coronary heart disease. Learn more about anxiety disorders and increased heart attack and stroke risks in this heart care 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

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 - May 16, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts