Mind Dive
Mind Dive is a twice-monthly podcast from The Menninger Clinic that explores mental health topics from a professional perspective. Hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell discuss the complexities of mental health care, including the dilemmas clinicians face in practice. Each episode features lively conversations with distinguished colleagues and covers the latest research and other topical developments in the field.
Episodes
Episode 82: Psychotherapy For Psychosis with Dr. Michael Garrett
Psychosis is often treated like a medical emergency that must be “stabilized” before anyone can think with the person, but that stance can quietly teach patients that their inner life is not worth understanding. We talk with psychiatrist and author Dr. Michael Garrett, a pioneer in psychotherapy for psychosis, about how to listen for meaning inside hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speec
Episode 81: Supporting A Partner With Depression - Dr. David Dozois
Depression can turn a loving relationship into a confusing maze: one person is suffering, the other is scrambling to help, and both end up feeling alone. We sit down with Dr. David Dozois, professor of psychology and psychiatry at Western University and author of What to Do When Your Partner Is Depressed, to get practical, research-informed guidance for couples living with depression.We dig into w
Episode 80: Parenting Children with Eating Disorders
When a child develops an eating disorder, food becomes the battlefield, but the deeper struggle is often about fear, control, shame, and the need to feel understood. We sit down with Dr. Tom Wooldridge, board-certified psychologist, psychoanalyst, and eating disorder specialist, to talk about what actually helps families when anorexia or other eating disorders turn meals into daily conflict. His m
Episode 79: Championing Depth Therapy vs Quick Fixes
If you have ever wondered why therapy that feels life-changing can be so hard to find and so hard to afford, this conversation puts real numbers and real power dynamics on the table. We sit down with Dr. Linda Michaels, licensed psychologist, co-founder of the Psychotherapy Action Network, and author of *Advancing Psychotherapy for the Next Generation: Humanizing Mental Health Policy and Practice*
Episode 78: Dispelling Myths about Autism and ADHD
TikTok can make autism and ADHD feel instantly recognizable, but recognition is not diagnosis. We sit down with Dr Alton Bozeman, Director of the Menninger Assessment Center, to separate viral “signs” from the clinical reality of neurodevelopmental disorders and to explain what qualified psychological assessment actually looks for: persistent patterns, true deficits, and real life impairment. We
Episode 77: The Psychiatrist Who Explored Nazi Minds
This episode dives into history with best-selling author Jack El-Hai to follow psychiatrist Douglas Kelley from wartime trauma work to the Nuremberg prison cells where he tested infamous Nazi defendants and walked away with a conclusion that still chills. Our hosts wrestle with what it means to stop believing in “monsters,” how propaganda exploits ordinary minds, and what Kelley thought democracie
Episode 76: Can AI Play A Role in Care?
Ready for a clear-eyed look at AI in mental health care? We kick off Season Five of Mind Dive by interviewing ChatGPT, pressing our AI guest on safety, privacy, and practical use, and then stress-testing its limits with live scenarios. No hype, no doom. Just a grounded conversation about what AI can do for clinicians and patients—and where it can’t go. We map out the real utility: faster document
Episode 75 (Rewind): Trust and Building Real Bonds in Therapy with Dr. Jon Allen
Hosts' note: We're re-airing this 2022 episode with Dr. Jon Allen, one of our earliest, because it is such a good companion to last month's episode on therapeutic relationships. For those who want a deeper dive into the dynamic of building trust with patients and its role in the therapeutic process, this is worth a listen, whether it's your first hearing or a return to the disc
Episode 74: The Importance of Therapeutic Relationships
What if the most powerful intervention isn’t a technique but a relationship you can feel? We sit down with distinguished psychotherapist Dr. Jon Allen to explore why caring connections—not just procedures—drive real change, especially for patients shaped by trauma. Rather than chasing the next branded model, Dr. Allen makes a clear, evidence-informed case that trust, care, and therapist developmen
Episode 73: Living Well With OCD
Ever had a thought so disturbing you questioned who you are? We sat down with Dr. John Abramowitz— clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert on OCD and anxiety—to unpack intrusive thoughts, the mechanics of obsessions and compulsions, and the practical tools that let people live well with uncertainty. This isn’t a simple chat about perfectionism; it’s an exploration of the forms
Episode 72: Understanding Lone Actor Violence
The hardest part of confronting targeted violence is seeing the storm form before it breaks. We sit down with Dr. Pedro Julnes, MD, a psychiatrist who is an expert in lone actor violence. During this discussion with our hosts, he traces how personal grievance hardens into ideology, why extreme overvalued beliefs aren’t delusions, and what real world cues tell us when risk is rising. Along the way,
Episode 71: Understanding Over-Controlled and Under-Controlled Personalities
Ever worked hard, did everything “right,” and still felt unseen? Our conversation with Dr. Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher gets to the heart of why: when control becomes a shield, it also becomes a wall. We dig into Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RODBT) and the hidden costs of over-control—perfectionism, emotional inhibition, and the quiet loneliness of feeling unknown—even in a crowded r
Episode 70: Rethinking Suicidality Treatment
Suicide continues to be one of the most important mental health crises of our time, but with compassionate thoughtful treatment, people struggling with suicidal thoughts can find support and healing. In this episode, Menninger Clinic clinicians, Dr. Patricia Daza and Dr. Adrian Lira, explore Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), an evidence-based approach to assessing and
Episode 69: Beyond Trauma: Reclaiming Your Life with ACT
Trauma changes us, but it doesn't have to define us. In this insightful conversation with internationally recognized clinical psychologists Dr. Robin Walser and Dr. Darrah Westrup, we explore the transformative potential of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for trauma recovery. Drawing from their combined six decades of specialized experience and their new book, "You Are Not Your T
Episode 68: Navigating Perinatal Mental Health with Emily Pyle & Mychal Riley
What happens when the journey into parenthood collides with mental health challenges? This episode pulls back the curtain on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of becoming a parent - perinatal mental health - and discusses The Menninger Clinic’s innovative "hospital without walls" approach to supporting families. Clinical social workers Emily Pyle, LPC-S, and Michael Riley, LCSW-S,
Episode 67: Understanding Racial Stress and Finding Self-Love
Every therapist has faced that moment: a young client struggles with discrimination, but you're unsure how to help them name and navigate what they're experiencing. Dr. Ryan DeLapp has created a roadmap for this crucial work through his Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Healing (REACH) Program and his groundbreaking workbook, "Empower Yourself Against Racial and Cultural Stress." Wha
The Digital Dilemma: Screen Time and Teen Depression
Dr. Meredith Gansner discusses the complex relationship between teen depression and social media, drawing from her groundbreaking research and clinical experience as a child psychiatrist at Boston Children's Hospital. Far from offering simplistic condemnations of digital technology, she presents a nuanced view of how social media both helps and harms vulnerable young people.The conversation r
Teaching Independence to Neurodiverse Children
What happens when neurodiverse children transition to adulthood without crucial life skills? Kristen Lombardi and Dr. Christine Drew tackle this pressing question in their groundbreaking book "Spectrum of Independence." Drawing from decades of professional experience, they reveal how many children with autism and intellectual disabilities "graduate to the couch" after school en
Episode 64: Sleep & Mental Health with Dr. Myrtle Jeroudi
Sleep takes up nearly a third of a patient’s life, yet its importance to mental health outcomes has been drastically understated in therapeutic conversations. Dr. Myrtle Jeroudi, a neurologist at The Menninger Clinic, weighs in on how deeply intertwined sleep disruption is to mental health disorders and why asking the right questions regarding sleep is a crucial step in clinical assessments. A pat
Episode 63: Burnout and Balance in Psychiatry with Dr. Jessi Gold
Burnout in health care settings is an all-too-common struggle for healthcare professionals. This month Dr. Jessi Gold explores the toll of the pandemic on health care workers and how these workers can overcome the emotional and psychological exhaustion that accompanies such a demanding field. The dangers of allowing burnout to fester can be catastrophic, not just for the individual, but for health
Episode 62: Evolution of Psychiatry & The Menninger Clinic with Dr. Walter Menninger
The story of the Menninger Clinic is rooted in the history of psychiatry in the United States. To start the new year, we have our very own Dr. Walter Menninger on the podcast to share the hidden history of the Menninger Clinic. Drawing inspiration from his memoir, “Like What You Do,” Dr. Menninger shares anecdotes from his forensic psychiatry career and how Menninger Clinic faced the challenges of
Episode 61: Milieu Therapy with Dr. Michael McClam
How much do you know about milieu therapy and how it works? This episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast features Michael McClam, MD, medical director for Menninger’s youth division, for a conversation about milieu therapy and how clinicians and patients play an active role in its effectiveness. It also explores the hidden dynamics that emerge within communal therapy. Dr. McClam shar
Episode 60: Surviving Personal Crisis with Dr. Christine Yu Moutier
This episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast features Christine Moutier, MD, chief medical officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), for a conversation about how clinicians and community members can become better educated on the signs of mental health crisis and aid one another in supporting individuals who suffer from suicidal ideation. Dr. Moutier shares her
Episode 59: Changing Behavior with Dr. Carlo DiClemente
Carlo C. DiClemente, Ph.D., codeveloper of the transtheoretical model of behavior change, discusses bringing a human touch to the fabric of therapeutic intervention. Dr. DiClemente’s work emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where patients feel comfortable expressing their hesitation about change and tying a patient’s personal values to their therapeutic goals. Given his years of e
Episode 58: Better Living with Bipolar Disorder with Dr. David Miklowitz
David Miklowitz, Ph.D., has been pioneering family psychoeducational treatments for bipolar disorder by integrating psychotherapy and family therapy with medication. Dr. Miklowitz’s research emphasizes the critical role families play in identifying the early signs of bipolar disorder and how family members can help a patient implement effective strategies in managing their symptoms. This episode
Episode 57: Fostering Self-Compassion with Dr. Willem Kuyken
Willem Kuyken, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of merging Eastern mindfulness practices with Western psychological standards. Dr. Kuyken’s academic work significantly contributed to the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life measure which set the standard for evaluating an individual’s perception of their position in life across cultural and national boundaries. Drawing on his years of exper
Episode 56: Magnetism & Depression Treatment with Dr. Neil Puri
Dr. Neil Puri is at the forefront of combating treatment-resistant depression, spearheading new ways to use brain stimulation treatment to offer relief to patients. Building off recent advancements in transcranial magnetic stimulation, Dr. Puri’s team is using focused bursts of electromagnetism to rewire individual neural pathways in the brain. Dr. Puri explains how this tailored approach allows f
Episode 55: Choosing Hope with Dr. William Miller
William R Miller, PhD, is one of the pioneers of motivational interviewing, a psychological technique that helps individuals overcome apathy and create change in their lives. Dr. Miller’s research has become the standard practice in psychology, especially when clinicians are treating patients with addictive behaviors and patients who are recovering from depression that need help reigniting their p
Episode 54: Psychiatry & Poetry with Dr. Frank Clark
Have you ever found solace in the rhythmic verses of a poem or the gentle brushstrokes of a painting? Dr. Frank Clark joins us to reveal the extraordinary synergy between psychiatry and the arts, and how this fusion enhances the therapeutic journey. Raised in Chicago, where culture thrived around every corner, Dr. Clark was imbued with an appreciation for the arts from an early age. As an adult ou
Episode 53: Making the Case for Psychotherapy with Dr. Jonathan Shedler (Rewind)
Discover the profound insights of Dr. Jonathan Shedler, a leading expert in psychodynamic psychotherapy, as he joins us to unravel the intricate tapestry of the human psyche in therapy. In a landscape where evidence-based treatments are hailed as the gold standard, our conversation spotlights the stark contrast between what clinical trials dictate and the nuanced realities of patient experiences.
Episode 52: Finding and Fostering Mentorship with Dr. Sean Blitzstein
Mentorship is a cornerstone in professional development, yet its intricacies and benefits are often overlooked. Dr. Sean Blitzstein unravels the profound impact of mentorship within psychiatry and its transformative power across various careers. Through a candid conversation, Dr. Blitzstein, with his background at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, shares
Episode 51: Rethinking Personality Disorders with Dr. Carla Sharp
Embark on a mesmerizing exploration of the human psyche with Dr. Carla Sharp, who guides us through the labyrinth of personality disorders with the precision of a master clinician and the insight of a top-tier researcher. As we traverse the landscape of developmental psychopathology, Dr. Sharp shares her pioneering work on early intervention and the dynamic nature of personality disorders, challen
Episode 50: Virtual Healing with Dr. Jay Shore
Dr. Jay Shore, a pioneer in telepsychiatry, offers an in-depth perspective on the journey from the early days of telehealth to the present and where he sees it going with new technology such as AI. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for and adaptability of telehealth services, pushing the boundaries of traditional psychiatric care and redefining what patient/clinician relationships look li
Episode 49: Navigating Youth Mental Health Challenges with Dr. Gene Beresin
Embark on an eye-opening journey with Dr. Gene Buresin, the vanguard of child and adolescent psychiatry, as we traverse the landscape of youth stress and resilience. With a career that has reshaped mental health perspectives over the past forty years, Dr. Buresin candidly recounts his initial hesitations about medical school, his chance retention by a dean, and the path that led him to pediatrics
Episode 48: The Evolution of Psychiatry in Multicultural Contexts with Dr. Francis Lu
Multicultural competence in psychiatry is more than just a buzzword; it is a crucial aspect of patient care that acknowledges the diverse tapestry of human experiences. On this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast, Dr. Francis Lu shares an enlightening perspective on the intricacies of cultural considerations in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment as well as the five-part framework
Episode 47: Navigating the Later Years with Dr. Iqbal Ahmed
Dr. Iqbal “Ike” Ahmed joins the Mind Dive podcast this week to explore the profound complexities of mental health as people age. The journey begins with Dr. Ahmed's early life in India and his extended family who served as the bedrock for his lifelong dedication to understanding and aiding the elderly mind. In this Mind Dive edition, Dr. Ahmed navigates the ever-shifting definition of the wo
Episode 46: Healing Through Mindfulness with Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber
Hurricane Harvey was a turning point for many, but for Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, it was the catalyst that clarified the powerful role of mindfulness in healing. As we sit down with the founder of Mindful in Practice, she shares her transformative journey and how it shaped her mission to integrate mindfulness into the fabric of psychiatry. Dr. Mirza-Gruber's personal insights and professional
Episode 45: Season 3 Premiere— Mailbag Questions with Dr. Boland & Dr. Horrell
Embark on a journey through the mind with us as we celebrate the advent of Mind Dive's third season, reflecting on our shared experiences and the profound insights we’ve gained along the way. As the new year unfolds, we warmly embrace the path ahead, filled with compelling discussions on mental health. Our first port of call is a question that's been burning in the minds of many: Can the
Episode 44: The Psychology of Fashion with Dr. Carolyn Mair
Carolyn Mair, Ph.D., was always drawn to the world of fashion and even made her own creations while in university. Amid her doctoral research, Dr. Mair saw the opportunity to apply the benefits of psychology to the processes of the fashion industry to facilitate a healthier relationship between us and the garments we wear every day. This episode of Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast features Dr
Episode 43: Social Media and Adolescent Development with Dr. Howard Liu
Dr. Howard Liu, M.D began focusing on the effects of social media quite early on in his career after watching how his own personal life was being affected by various platforms. Following a child psychiatry fellowship, he saw the need for both parents and children alike to have guidance in the face of an ever-growing sprawl of social media usage. This episode of Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcas
Episode 42: Navigating Dementia in Your Holidays with Dr. Josepha Cheong
Dr. Josepha Cheong, M.D. chose a medical career to follow in her father’s footsteps. On her journey to become a surgeon, a fateful rotation during her clinicals directed her path towards psychiatry. Dr. Cheong’s work has focused on geriatric psychiatry in the hopes of further understanding dementia and other cognitive diseases. This episode of Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Che
Episode 41: Personality, Pathology & Rorschach with Dr. Benjamin Berry
As Benjamin Berry, Ph.D. pursued his undergraduate studies in experimental psychology, he became drawn to the field of psychological research and the science of measuring social attitudes to explore implicit pathologies. After studying under current leaders in Rorschach administration, Benjamin continues to apply his research methods to improve his understanding of psychotic processes and psychopa
Episode 40: Psychedelic Therapies for Healing and Recovery with Dr. David Mathai
Many people who struggle with a mental illness or disorder may not know that clinical research data suggests that new treatment options may be just around the corner. On this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, board-certified psychiatrist, physician-investigator with Segal Trials, and assistant professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. David Mathai, joins hosts Dr. Bob Boland a
Episode 39: Religion, Spirituality, Sexism & Mental Health with Dr. Kerry Horrell
This episode, the Mind Dive Podcast turns the guest microphone on its co-host, Dr. Kerry Horrell, psychologist at The Menninger Clinic, to talk about her research into the dilemmas that arise with religion, spirituality, sexism and mental health. Growing up in a religious family, Dr. Horrell became interested in this topic as a student because her early experience of studying psychology was that
Rewind of Episode 28: Making the Case for Psychotherapy with Dr. Jonathan Shedler
Happy Monday to all Mind Dive listeners. This episode has been by far our most popular since we started Mind Dive in Feb. 2022. Thanks again to Dr. Jonathan Shedler for giving his expertise and time to the discussion. This week we replay it for those who may not have heard it. Hotly debated in mental health care, psychoanalytic therapy has been criticized for lacking evidence compared to othe
Episode 38: Understanding Infant Mental Health with Jyrah Knight of First3Years
What happens inside a child’s brain in the first three years of life is critical to their long-term mental health, says Jyrah Knight, early intervention specialist and professional development director at the nonprofit, First3Years. So, if a child can’t even remember their encounters with parents and caregivers, how can it affect them so profoundly? “Understanding Infant Mental Health” is the top
Episode 37: Perinatal Mental Health Among AAPI Moms with Dr. Nausheen Noor & Dr. Rose Yang
Perinatal mental health concerns affect as many as 20% of US women. Among Asian-American moms, ingrained cultural values can be an impediment to both diagnosis and treatment. In this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, hosts Bob Boland, MD and Kerry Horrell, PhD welcome two colleagues from The Menninger Clinic, psychologists who focus on women’s mental health and the particular needs of perinatal women
Frontline Insights on Global Mental Health with Dr. Stephanie Smith
Did you know there are very few psychiatrists in Rwanda? That country, whose population has experienced an intense amount of strife, is not alone. Many mental illnesses go untreated in developing nations because of the lack of mental health resources. Dr. Stephanie Smith, director of the Program in Global Mental Health Equity at Brigham and Women's Hospital, learned this and many other key i
Episode 35: Understanding Bright Kids Who Don't Care with Dr. Ellen Braaten
Why do some bright kids develop an “I don’t care” attitude? What are the underlying causes? What approaches can help rekindle their motivation? On this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, child psychologist, Harvard professor and author Ellen Braaten, Ph.D. has studied this issue in-depth and worked through this with children and their parents in her therapy practice. In her new book, “Bright Kids Who
Mind Dive Rewind: Approaching Addiction Psychiatry with Dr. Daryl Shorter
There is no one pathway to recovery for people battling addiction. Is approaching addiction psychiatry with one blanket method going to do more harm than help? Dr. Daryl Shorter, Medical Director of Addictions Services at The Menninger Clinic and professor at Baylor College of Medicine joins Mind Dive hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland to discuss the landscape of different addiction treatm
Mind Dive Rewind: Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Temple Grandin
This episode originally aired June 6, 2022. Not all great minds think alike. The path to understanding how to best nurture an autistic individual often begins with understanding their way of thinking. Dr. Temple Grandin poses that a great disservice is done to both society and the individual when we fail to focus on the strengths of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), limiting their lifesty
Episode 34: Creating Cognitive Processing Therapy with Dr. Patricia Resick
When Patricia Resick, Ph.D., became involved with the first-ever crisis center for sexual assault victims in 1974, she found that the psychology field was severely lacking valid answers for how these women responded to the trauma they faced. After years of research and development towards a process that would help survivors of sexual abuse, survivors of domestic violence and veterans, she solidifi
Episode 33: Winning the Mental Game, Sport Psychology with Dr. Mitchell Greene
What happens in the mind of a talented athlete who suddenly cannot perform? Clinical and sports psychologist Mitchell Greene, PhD, works with a range of athletes from hopeful middle schoolers to Olympians on the concept of “mind chatter” and mental health struggles often experienced in sport culture. As explored in his new book, “Courage over Confidence: Managing Mind Chatter and Winning the Menta
Episode 32: Balancing Act, Understanding Clinician Burnout with Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, Dr. Jhilam Biswas
This episode of Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast explores burnout and emotional labor experienced by physicians and mental health professionals, particularly in women clinicians. Driven by their observations of burnout within their own psychiatry department at Harvard Medical School, Ashwini Nadkarni, MD, and Jhilam Biswas, MD, take a dive into their quest to understand the factors influencing
Episode 31: Neuropsychiatry, Connecting the Brain to Behavior with Dr. Julia Ridgeway-Diaz
Once a psychiatrist understands what is happening in their patient’s brain, who gives insight on why this is happening? Join this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast as hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell explore the world of behavioral neurology with Dr. Julia Ridgeway-Diaz, psychiatrist, neurologist and neuropsychiatrist at Menninger. As they dive into the neuropsychiatris
Episode 30: The Troubled Teen Industry with Meg Appelgate, CEO of UnSilenced
While child abuse in the home is well defined and often met with clear repercussions, are parents, clinicians and even government agencies missing red flags of institutional child abuse within the troubled teen industry? Dive into this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast as nonprofit leader Meg Appelgate shares her own teenage experiences with the dangerous shortcomings of the trou
Episode 29: Writing the Book on Personality Disorders with Dr. John Oldham
You can use code MENN2023 for 50% off your New Personality Self Portrait (NPSP25) personality test! Visit npsp25.com to learn more. This episode of the Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive podcast features the psychiatrist who wrote the book on personality and personality disorders. Dr. John Oldham is co-author of, “The New Personality Self-Portrait: Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do,” the
Episode 28: Making the Case for Psychotherapy with Dr. Jonathan Shedler
Hotly debated in mental health care, psychoanalytic therapy has been criticized for lacking evidence in comparison to other approaches. Now, many clinicians attest to the benefits of this evidence-based treatment and see great need in their patients for relationship-centered therapeutic approaches from their doctor and an emphasis on knowing oneself in order to heal. Dr. Jonathan Shedler, psycholo
Episode 27: OCD, An Expert’s Inside Perspective with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale
At 12 years old, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). By age 17, she found success in evidence-based treatment and became a national spokesperson for patients. Now, 20 years later, she treats OCD patients of her own, while still advocating to end stigma and misconceptions about OCD and perfectionism. Dive into this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind
Episode 26: Bridging Faith & Mental Health Care with Dr. Marcy Verduin
Overwhelmed with requests for mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic, religious leaders faced a dilemma: How do we bridge the elusive gap between healing the mind with both science-based approaches and spiritual guidance? With the help of “insiders” like Dr. Marcy Verduin—both a person of faith and psychiatrist—many clinicians and religious leaders are on a productive path forward in r
Episode 25: Questions from the Mailbag with Dr. Bob Boland, Dr. Kerry Horrell
On this Season 2 premier of Mind Dive Podcast, hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell dive into topics posed by their Menninger Clinic colleagues that have not yet been explored on the podcast.In this mailbag episode, listen in as our hosts discuss topical questions on the minds of mental health professionals at The Menninger Clinic and their implications on clinical practice.A new social cont
Episode 24: Racial Bias vs. Informed Patient Care with Dr. Carmen Black
Can we expect patients to trust modern medicine before addressing racial disparities in research and diagnoses? Dr. Carmen Black, Yale School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Social Justice and Health Equity Education, Adult Psychiatry joins this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive podcast. This conversation with hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland explo
Episode 23: Brainwashing & Master Persuasion with Dr. Joel Dimsdale
How can good people make terrible decisions? To fully understand brainwashing, more formally known as “coercive persuasion,” mental health clinicians must dive into the potentially dangerous outcomes that can result from a mix of factors such as high stress situations, sleep deprivation and isolation.On this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive podcast, Dr. Joel Dimsdale joins hosts Dr. Bob
Episode 22: Preventing Shame & Loneliness in Childhood Trauma with Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz
A majority of children in the U.S. will experience some type of adverse event before their 18th birthday that could traumatize them. Most will heal naturally, but what can parents expect when their child does not? Joining this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast is Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz, childhood trauma expert and author of the bestselling book for parents, “Has Your Child Be
Episode 21: OCD From the Front Lines with Dr. Wayne Goodman, Dr. Eric Storch
Commonly misunderstood and misused as shorthand for perfectionism or some personal fixation, the reality of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is much more complex for patients and their clinicians than the general public may realize. This episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive podcast features nationally recognized OCD experts Dr. Eric Storch and Dr. Wayne Goodman of Baylor College of Medic
Episode 20: Healing Adult Mother-Daughter Relationships with Lacey Tezino, Angela Koreth
Family therapy traditionally focuses on adults with younger children. When the strong influence of the mother-daughter relationship is considered, how can clinicians tell the time is right for their adult women patients to work on relationship strengthening and intentional bonding with their mother? With such a diverse array of women wearing the title of mother, daughter, or both simultaneously, t
Episode 19: Borderline Personality Disorder, Unpacking Causes & Treatments with Dr. Lois Choi-Kain
Identifying what causes borderline personality disorder (BPD) is as difficult as understanding the creation of the personality itself. In this podcast, our expert describes BPD as instability in four key areas: interpersonal relationships, emotions, behavior, and cognition/sense of self. The treatment complexities of this disorder can be intimidating for clinicians. We’ll explore a variety of ques
Episode 18: Eating Disorder Treatment is a Family Affair with Empowered U
When considering the success of any mental health treatment for youth or adolescent patients, clinicians have to factor in one dilemma: I will likely not be as influential in my patient’s life as their immediate family unit. When dealing with the life-threatening reality of an eating disorder, the roles of parents and siblings have a much bigger impact on a patient’s recovery. This episode of Mind
Episode 17: The Care and Treatment of Transgender Patients with Dr. Jack Drescher
Similar to obstacles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the decades in healthcare, patients and practitioners find themselves amidst a social clash around the care and treatment of transgender people, particularly transgender youth. While the subject has become politicized overall, Jack Drescher, MD, stresses the importance of mental health clinicians and consultants respecting the subjectivit
Episode 16: Do You Know The Signs of Sex Addiction? with Dalanna Burris
By nature, sex is one of the most serious and delicate conversations a therapist can have with their patient. When they’re possibly experiencing sex addiction, the challenge only increases. From its roots in intimacy disorder to the modern problem of near-unrestrained access to pornography, a sex addiction diagnosis can be a challenging conclusion for both patient and clinician to arrive at.Joined
Episode 15: Informatics and Patient Privacy with Dr. John Torous
Patient portals, consumer privacy and mental health apps, oh my! How has the continual progression of informatics affected psychiatric care and what can we expect in the future?Dive into this episode of Mind Dive Podcast with John Torous, MD, MBI, director of the digital psychiatry division in the Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center—a Harvard Medical School affiliated
Episode 14: The Measurement of Wisdom with Dr. Dilip Jeste
The concept of wisdom may be younger than you think, dating only back to the 1970s. Join hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell on this episode of Mind Dive podcast as they speak with Dr. Dilip Jeste. Dive into this conversation with one of the most prolific researchers on the topic as the great questions of wisdom are explored, including “Can you measure it?” and “Do we become wiser with age?
Episode 13: The Psychiatry of Youth Gang Violence with Dr. Christopher Thomas
How dangerous can extreme antisocial behavior become in a young person’s life? When mixed with truancy and the drug trade, a perfect storm brewed in the 1990s as youth gangs proliferated across the country. While tales of gang-related violence once dominated nightly news in households nationwide, it has experienced a steep decline in the last 20 years. In some cities, like Galveston, Texas, the de
Episode 12: The Cases That Changed Neuropsychiatry with Dr. Sheldon Benjamin
Does a case from the 1940s of a man with no frontal lobe greatly impact what modern clinicians know about mental health treatment? When “old school” brain imaging found the patient now known as “JP” to be missing a severe amount of his frontal lobe, the neuropsychiatry case became the first of its kind in understanding how the physical components of the brain affect a patient’s psychiatric health.
Episode 11: Practicing Mental Health Care in the Age of Technology with Dr. John Luo
While psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors are not yet concerned about robots taking their jobs, the question arises that, with ever-evolving technology resources at our fingertips, has treatment in the mental health field become simpler or more complex for clinicians? From increased legibility of doctors’ notes and prescriptions to medical records being more accessible than ever for patien
Episode 10: Treating Sexual Assault Survivors with Dr. Laura Wilson
As an expert in post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence or mass trauma, clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Wilson brings to light the importance of understanding risk factors associated with multiple forms off victimization and finding the right language to use in the process of treating survivors. On this episode of the Mind Dive Podcast, hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Ke
Episode 9: Understanding Projective Identification with Dr. Philip Muskin
Defense mechanisms: we all have them. One of the trickier defense mechanisms for most clinicians to understand is projective identification, in which an individual projects qualities deemed unacceptable to the self onto another individual, who internalizes the feeling while believing it to be their own. What steps should a clinician take when projective identification infiltrates relationships wit
Episode 8: Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Temple Grandin
Not all great minds think alike. The path to understanding how to best nurture an autistic individual often begins with understanding their way of thinking. Dr. Temple Grandin poses that a great disservice is done to both society and the individual when we fail to focus on the strengths of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), limiting their lifestyle based on perceived weaknesses instead. Jo
Episode 7: Religion & Spirituality in Therapeutic Approaches with Dr. Jim Lomax
Can you fully understand your patient’s perspective without first understanding their religious or spiritual inclinations? When it comes to treating spiritual patients, Dr. Jim Lomax, M.D., contends that knowing their steadfast beliefs is a crucial factor in understanding their reactions and needs in mental health care. He urges clinicians to leave behind the notion that understanding a patient’s
Episode 6: Building Trust in Therapeutic Relationships with Dr. Jon Allen
The analysis of the patient is an expected part of therapy, but clinicians may forget this dynamic creates an equal analysis of the doctor by the patient. Rather than a process of therapy, the two-way street of trust is an ideal outcome of a relationship between patient and clinician that must be nourished. Some argue that this is, by far, the most important fundamental element in a successful the
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