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Neuroscience Education Institute 289 Episodes Aug 12, 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

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
E280 - PsychopharmaPearls: Managing Rebound Insomnia with Dr. Thomas Schwartz
E280 - PsychopharmaPearls: Managing Rebound Insomnia with Dr. Thomas Schwartz Apr 22, 2026 33:45 In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Thomas Schwartz about insomnia related to antidepressant discontinuation, including how rebound and withdrawal symptoms can emerge when tapering or stopping treatment. They review the underlying mechanisms, clinical risk factors, and how to distinguish discontinuation-related insomnia from relapse of depression or primary sleep disorders. The discu
E279 - Sleep in Bipolar Disorder: Clinical Insights with Dr. Holly Swartz
E279 - Sleep in Bipolar Disorder: Clinical Insights with Dr. Holly Swartz Apr 8, 2026 50:14 In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Holly Swartz about the critical role of sleep and circadian rhythms in bipolar disorder, including how sleep disturbance can function as both a symptom and trigger of mood episodes. They discuss how clinicians can better assess sleep to identify early warning signs of relapse, along with practical strategies for intervention, including applying pri
E278 - Re-release: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidities with Dr. Robyn Thom
E278 - Re-release: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidities with Dr. Robyn Thom Mar 25, 2026 36:57 In this revisited episode, Dr. Robyn Thom discusses autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the psychiatric comorbidities that frequently accompany it. She reviews how ASD is diagnosed, the core domains of social communication differences and restricted or repetitive behaviors, and why treatment often focuses on co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, sleep disorders, and agitation. Dr. Thom al
E277 - Shaping Recovery: Early Psychosis Outcomes and Engagement with Dr. Robert Cotes
E277 - Shaping Recovery: Early Psychosis Outcomes and Engagement with Dr. Robert Cotes Mar 11, 2026 57:35 In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Robert Cotes about optimizing outcomes in early psychosis and why the first episode is a critical window for intervention. They discuss the impact of duration of untreated psychosis, recovery trajectories after a first episode, and what to measure beyond symptom reduction—including functional outcomes, cognition, and relapse risk. The conversation a

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