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JAMA Psychiatry Author Interviews

JAMA Psychiatry Author Interviews

JAMA Network 142 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

This podcast features interviews with authors of articles published in JAMA Psychiatry, an international peer-reviewed journal focused on psychiatry, mental health, behavioral science, and related fields. Each episode discusses the research findings and insights from the authors, covering a range of topics important to clinicians, scholars, and research scientists. The journal aims to inform and educate its audience while stimulating debate and further exploration into the nature, causes, treatment, and public health impact of mental illness.

Episodes

Online Sports Betting Legalization and Behavioral Health Care Use
Online Sports Betting Legalization and Behavioral Health Care Use Oct 14, 2026 19:31 Interview with Benjamin Westermeyer, BA, and Mark K. Meiselbach, PhD, authors of Online Sports Betting Legalization and Behavioral Health Care Use. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Online Sports Betting Legalization and Behavioral Health Care Use
Psychological Interventions Targeting AHs in Persons With Psychotic Disorders
Psychological Interventions Targeting AHs in Persons With Psychotic Disorders Sep 23, 2026 19:35 Interview with Laura Fässler, MSc, author of Psychological Interventions Targeting Auditory Hallucinations in Persons With Psychotic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Psychological Interventions Targeting Auditory Hallucinations in Persons With Psychotic Disorders
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and CV Outcomes in Mental Illness
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and CV Outcomes in Mental Illness Aug 26, 2026 25:14 Interview with Roger S. McIntyre, MD. author of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness
The Reinforcement Effect of Social Media Likes in Depression
The Reinforcement Effect of Social Media Likes in Depression Jul 8, 2026 22:07 Interview with Dan-Mircea Mirea, MSci, author of The Reinforcement Effect of Social Media Likes in Depression. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: The Reinforcement Effect of Social Media Likes in Depression Do Likes Reinforce Depression?
Evolution of Lithium as a Disease-Modifying Agent in Dementia
Evolution of Lithium as a Disease-Modifying Agent in Dementia Jun 10, 2026 26:42 Interview with Husseini K. Manji, MD, author of The 25-Year Evolution of Lithium as a Disease-Modifying Agent in Dementia: A Narrative Review. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: The 25-Year Evolution of Lithium as a Disease-Modifying Agent in Dementia
Yoga for Opioid Withdrawal and Autonomic Regulation
Yoga for Opioid Withdrawal and Autonomic Regulation Apr 8, 2026 18:07 Interview with Hemant Bhargav, MD, PhD, author of Yoga for Opioid Withdrawal and Autonomic Regulation: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Yoga for Opioid Withdrawal and Autonomic Regulation
Psychedelic Therapy vs Antidepressants for the Treatment of Depression Under Equal Unblinding Conditions
Psychedelic Therapy vs Antidepressants for the Treatment of Depression Under Equal Unblinding Conditions Mar 18, 2026 22:26 Interview with Balázs Szigeti, PhD, author of Psychedelic Therapy vs Antidepressants for the Treatment of Depression Under Equal Unblinding Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Psychedelic Therapy vs Antidepressants for the Treatment of Depression Under Equal Unblinding Conditions
Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder
Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder Feb 25, 2026 19:23 Interview with Christian S. Hendershot, PhD, and Klara R. Klein, MD, PhD, authors of Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder Semaglutide Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Cravings
Predicting Adolescent Response to School-Based Mindfulness
Predicting Adolescent Response to School-Based Mindfulness Feb 18, 2026 19:20 Interview with Christian A. Webb, PhD, author of Predicting Adolescent Response to School-Based Mindfulness: A Secondary Analysis of the MYRIAD Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Predicting Adolescent Response to School-Based Mindfulness
Tailored Weight Loss Programs for Adults With Serious Mental Illness
Tailored Weight Loss Programs for Adults With Serious Mental Illness Dec 17, 2025 20:21 Interview with Amy N. Cohen, PhD, and Matthew Chinman, PhD, authors of Tailored Weight Loss Programs for Adults With Serious Mental Illness: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Tailored Weight Loss Programs for Adults With Serious Mental Illness
Serial Ketamine Infusions as an Adjunctive Therapy to Inpatient Care for Depression
Serial Ketamine Infusions as an Adjunctive Therapy to Inpatient Care for Depression Oct 22, 2025 22:10 Interview with Declan M. McLoughlin, PhD, author of Serial Ketamine Infusions as Adjunctive Therapy to Inpatient Care for Depression: The KARMA-Dep 2 Randomized Clinical Trial. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Serial Ketamine Infusions as Adjunctive Therapy to Inpatient Care for Depression
Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations
Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations Sep 24, 2025 15:27 Interview with Sharmili Edwin Thanarajah, MD, author of Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations. Hosted by John Torous, MD. Related Content: Soft Drink Consumption and Depression Mediated by Gut Microbiome Alterations GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Pharmacologically Induced Weight Gain

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