Nov 9, 2017
There are currently more refugees worldwide than at any time since World War II. James Griffith of George Washington University explains how psychiatrists can approach the unique mental health needs of displaced persons.
Music: "Sidecar" by Podington Bear
Sep 1, 2017
The collaborative care model is designed to increase access to mental health care by treating common conditions in primary care settings, which are often the front lines for diagnosing depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In light of the growing demand for treatment of substance use disorders, we explore the potential impact...
Jul 28, 2017
As psychiatrists see more referrals for substance use disorders, we examine their role in managing pain. Carlos Blanco, Eric Collins, Alla Landa, Martin Cheatle, and Ivan Montoya weigh in on common pitfalls, alternatives to opioids, and a framework for treating pain. You can learn more about substance use disorders...
May 17, 2017
Travis Rieder of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics describes his experience of opioid withdrawal after a serious accident and outlines a bioethical framework for opioid prescribing. John Renner of Boston University explains how stories like Rieder's fit into the larger picture of opioid use in America, and...
May 16, 2017
Glenda Wrenn of the Morehouse School of Medicine discusses the Smart and Secure Children Parenting Leadership Program, a parenting education initiative that plays a unique role in the communities it serves. To learn more, go to