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Neuroscience Education Institute 289 Episodes Oct 7, 2026

The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is dedicated to improving mental health care through innovative medical education. Each podcast episode features key opinion leaders discussing current topics in psychiatry and psychopharmacology. The show is designed for anyone interested in neuropsychiatric diseases and the latest treatment approaches, offering valuable insights for clinicians and enthusiasts alike.

Episodes

E292 - Re-release: Wired for Creativity? The Bipolar-Genius Connection with Dr. Tiffany Greenwood
E292 - Re-release: Wired for Creativity? The Bipolar-Genius Connection with Dr. Tiffany Greenwood Oct 7, 2026 59:15 Originally released in 2022, this episode of The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show features Drs. Andrew Cutler and Stephen Stahl in conversation with Dr. Tiffany Greenwood on the genetic and trait-based links between bipolar disorder and creativity. They explore how temperament, personality, and cognitive style may occupy the space between madness and genius, the role of dopamine, evolutionary explanati
E291 - Re-release: Recognizing and Treating Anhedonia with Dr. Vladimir Maletic
E291 - Re-release: Recognizing and Treating Anhedonia with Dr. Vladimir Maletic Sep 23, 2026 42:46 Originally released in 2024, this episode features the late Dr. Vladimir Maletic in conversation with Drs. Andy Cutler and Stephen Stahl about the clinical significance and neurobiology of anhedonia. They discuss its different dimensions, how it differs from emotional blunting, its relationship to functioning and treatment response, and practical approaches to assessment and treatment. The episod
E290 - ADHD and Substance Use Disorders: Treatment Challenges with Dr. Timothy Wilens
E290 - ADHD and Substance Use Disorders: Treatment Challenges with Dr. Timothy Wilens Sep 9, 2026 57:56 In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Tim Wilens about the complex relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorders. They discuss how to distinguish ADHD from substance-related cognitive symptoms, determine when co-occurring conditions should be treated concurrently, and select appropriate ADHD medications based on the substance involved.
E289 - Recognizing and Managing the Biggest Mistakes in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Thomas Schwartz
E289 - Recognizing and Managing the Biggest Mistakes in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Thomas Schwartz Aug 26, 2026 21:47 Originally released in 2021, this episode features Dr. Thomas Schwartz discussing common mistakes in psychopharmacology and how psychiatric clinicians can recognize and manage them. He explores diagnostic uncertainty, medication dosing, informed consent and monitoring, and rational versus irrational polypharmacy. He also considers how clinicians can reassess inherited diagnoses, learn from prescr
E288 - PsychopharmaPearls: Kratom—What Clinicians Need to Know with Dr. William Sauvé
E288 - PsychopharmaPearls: Kratom—What Clinicians Need to Know with Dr. William Sauvé Aug 12, 2026 35:52 In this episode of PsychopharmaPearls, Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Will Sauvé discuss what clinicians need to know about kratom. They review why patients use it, signs of misuse, dependence, or withdrawal, and key pharmacologic and safety concerns. The conversation also offers practical guidance for discussing kratom use and incorporating it into treatment planning.  William Sauvé, MD, is a board-c
E287 - Deprescribing Practices in Psychiatry with Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn
E287 - Deprescribing Practices in Psychiatry with Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn Jul 29, 2026 55:25 In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn to discuss deprescribing practices in psychiatry. They explore why deprescribing is an essential clinical skill, how to determine whether a patient still needs a medication, dose, or combination, and how to approach tapering in a way that balances relapse prevention, withdrawal risk, and patient-centered care. The
E286 - GLP-1 Agonists in Psychiatry: Beyond Weight Loss with Dr. Roger McIntyre
E286 - GLP-1 Agonists in Psychiatry: Beyond Weight Loss with Dr. Roger McIntyre Jul 15, 2026 54:15 In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Dr. Roger McIntyre to discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists in psychiatry and why these medications may be relevant beyond weight loss. They explore the emerging role of GLP-1s in metabolic psychiatry, including potential connections with mood disorders, cognition, reward pathways, cardiometabolic health, and psychiatric medication-associated weight gain. D
E285 - Re-release: Eating Disorders, Nutrition, and the Brain with Dr. Cynthia Bulik
E285 - Re-release: Eating Disorders, Nutrition, and the Brain with Dr. Cynthia Bulik Jul 1, 2026 21:07 Originally released in June 2023, this episode features Dr. Cynthia Bulik in a discussion of eating disorders, nutrition, and the brain. The conversation explores anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, common misconceptions about eating disorders, and the evolving understanding of how biology, genetics, and environment shape risk, diagnosis, and recovery.   Cynthia Bu
E284 - Nutritional Interventions in Psychiatry: Hype vs. Evidence with Dr. Bhagwan Bahroo
E284 - Nutritional Interventions in Psychiatry: Hype vs. Evidence with Dr. Bhagwan Bahroo Jun 17, 2026 46:34 In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Bhagwan Bahroo about nutritional interventions in psychiatry, including diet, supplements, metabolic health, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis. They explore where the evidence is strongest, where hype outpaces the data, and how clinicians can discuss nutritional strategies as adjunctive tools without losing focus on core treatments.  Bhagwan A.
E283 - PsychopharmaPearls: When Akathisia Looks Like Agitation with Dr. Leslie Citrome
E283 - PsychopharmaPearls: When Akathisia Looks Like Agitation with Dr. Leslie Citrome Jun 3, 2026 29:36 In this episode of PsychopharmaPearls, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Leslie Citrome about akathisia, a common but often misdiagnosed antipsychotic side effect that can look like agitation, anxiety, irritability, or worsening psychiatric symptoms. They discuss how to recognize akathisia in clinical practice, distinguish it from true agitation, identify key timing and symptom clues, and avoid comm
E282 - 2026 NEI Spring Congress Extended Q&A: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Postpartum Mood Disorders with Drs. Strawn, Correll, and Payne
E282 - 2026 NEI Spring Congress Extended Q&A: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Postpartum Mood Disorders with Drs. Strawn, Correll, and Payne May 20, 2026 54:39 This episode features extended Q&A sessions addressing unanswered audience questions from select presentations delivered at the 2026 NEI Spring Congress in Kissimmee, Florida:   (00:53) From Avoidance to Action: Evidence-based Pathways to Recovery for Difficult-to-Treat Anxiety by Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD, FAACAP  (15:21) Perhaps the Grass Is Greener: Why, When, and How to Switch or Combin
E281 - ADHD, Hormones, or Aging? Sorting Out Cognitive Complaints in Women with Dr. Neill Epperson
E281 - ADHD, Hormones, or Aging? Sorting Out Cognitive Complaints in Women with Dr. Neill Epperson May 6, 2026 56:26 In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Neill Epperson about how to evaluate cognitive complaints in women. They discuss how to differentiate between ADHD, hormonal changes (such as perimenopause), mood and anxiety disorders, and age-related cognitive decline. The conversation highlights key clinical clues, including symptom timing and fluctuation, to improve diagnostic accuracy. Practic

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