Healthy Minds With Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein

Diagnosing and treating anxiety in childhood and adolescence can decrease the risk of developing depression and other mental disorders later in life. Advice for parents to recognize the differences between normal worries and anxiety, and the impact of outside factors including bullying and social media. Guest: Daniel Pine, M.D.,National Institutes of Health Distinguished Investigator.

A model academic program in Florida addresses the needs of neurodiverse students, founded by parents looking for resources. LiFT (Learning Independence for Tomorrow) Academy serves children K-12, and LiFT University Transition Program is a program for graduates for continued academics, career readiness, and life skill training. Guest: Keli Mondello, co-founder and Chairman of the Board, LiFT.

Demystifying the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and best advice for caregivers to help young people lead successful lives after diagnosis. Guest: Stephen P. Hinshaw, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco.

Research that looks at mental health holistically has revealed that half of all patients with depression or bipolar disorder patients are diabetic or pre-diabetic, leading to a new perspective on symptoms and treatment regarding insulin and brain function. Guest: Roger McIntyre, M.D., FRCPC, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Canada

Early intervention, education, medical experts, and a strong support system can increase positive outcomes for young people after a first psychotic episode. The leader of the “On Track New York” program explores the advances in treating adolescents experiencing hallucinations. Guest: Lisa Dixon, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

New research using brain scans and biological markers has revealed areas of connectivity in the brain that can make diagnosis and treatment of the various types of depression more efficient and effective and identify the fundamental mechanisms that make moods change. Guest: Conor Liston, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine.

The nutrient choline has been shown to support fetal brain development, and supplements taken during pregnancy may lead to improved concentration and attention spans in childhood as well as a decreased risk of schizophrenia for these children later in life. Guest: Robert Freedman, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Exploring how PTSD looks different in children than in adults, what factors contribute to trauma’s long-term effects, unique treatments for youth, and the need for suicide prevention awareness in young people’s lives. Guest: Ryan Herringa, M.D., Ph.D, University of Wisconsin Health Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Research to improve clinical care and positive outcomes for the homeless population includes understanding risk factors for homelessness including the need for mental health support during transitions out of the military, jail, and foster care. Guest: Katherine Koh, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Street Psychiatrist, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.

A model program in Boston offers a holistic approach to clinical care for the homeless built around a ‘street team’ bringing mental health resources directly to those most in need. Guest: Katherine Koh, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Street Psychiatrist, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.

A follow up to the 2022 season of “Healthy Minds” explores some potential long-term effects of Covid including depression, anxiety, psychosis and “brain fog,” as well as treatments for these conditions. Guest: Maura Boldrini, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York Presbyterian Hospital.

A ketogenic diet focused on increased protein and decreased carbohydrates has shown positive results for patients with bipolar disorder, epilepsy and schizophrenia. Guests: Jan Ellison Baszucki, mother of bipolar patient, now funding research as President, Baszucki Group; Judith M. Ford, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco.