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Mental health impacts everyone. Every day people are online actively asking questions and seeking answers related to mental health. Psych Hub and HCA Healthcare, in collaboration with Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry, have partnered to create a 10-episode podcast series called “You Ask, We Answer” to bring people credible online mental health education.
Also in this feed is the previous Psych Hub and Columbia Psychiatry collaboration, "Ask the Expert."
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Jun 14, 2022
Parenting Children with Intellectual Disability
Parenting a child with intellectual disability can feel overwhelming at times. But it can also be wonderfully rewarding. Leading IDD expert Dr. Ambrose answers the most commonly asked questions about intellectual disabilities searched online in this episode of You Ask, We Answer.
– Adrian Jacques H Ambrose, MD, MPH, FAPA
Dr Ambrose is currently the Medical Director of the Psychiatry Faculty Practice Organization at Columbia University. Integrating business development with clinical medicine, he also previously served as a subspecialist consultant in operations management and design thinking for industry through the Mass General Brigham Connected Health. For almost a decade, Dr Ambrose has also served as private consultant in user engagement, market entry, diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) program development, wellness promotion, and burnout prevention for Mid-to-Large Size Companies, and executives and management leaders.
Clinically, Dr Ambrose specializes on treatment resistant mood disorders for both the adult and child & adolescent populations. In interventional neurotherapeutic psychiatry, Dr Ambrose also provides procedures in esketamine, ketamine, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Dr Ambrose completed his medical trainings at Dartmouth and MGH, public health training at the National Center for Primary Center, and value-based healthcare training at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice. He completed the Commonwealth Minority Health Policy Fellowship at Harvard Medical School and has a Master’s in Healthcare Management and Public Policy from Harvard University.
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You Ask, We Answer is a co-production from Psych Hub and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and brought to you by HCA Healthcare. This show is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.
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May 31, 2022
The Most Commonly Asked Questions on OCD, Answered
Today we are talking about OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. For those of us with OCD, there are a variety of techniques and treatments that can be extremely helpful towards living a healthy and fulfilling life with the disorder. A diagnosis of OCD does not need to define you. We also know that while the pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, it has been particularly challenging for those of us with OCD. In today’s episode, we are going to speak with a leading OCD expert about what the disorder is, how best to live with it, and how to help those around you with the disorder.
Dr. Rachel Ginsberg serves as the Assistant Director at Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders—Westchester, and the Assistant Quality Director of the Department of Psychiatry Faculty Practice Organization. She is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adolescents and adults with mood, anxiety, and related disorders. Dr. Ginsberg is trained in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and has worked in a variety of settings, including pediatric and adult clinics, as well as partial hospital and inpatient hospital settings. Dr. Ginsberg is passionate about finding novel and creative ways to personalize and innovate evidence-based treatments.
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May 17, 2022
PTSD - "A Crack in the System"
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. In this episode, Marjorie Morrison, CEO of Psych Hub, asks renowned PTSD expert Yuval Neria the most common PTSD questions searched online.
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Yuval Neria is Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology at Columbia University, Departments of Psychiatry and Epidemiology, and Director of Trauma and PTSD at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Neria's body of work was deeply influenced by his extensive war experiences. He was injured in the Yom Kippur 1973 War and at the age of 22 was awarded the Medal of Valor, the highest decoration for combat bravery in Israel, comparable to the US Medal of Honor. Dr. Neria joined Columbia University Medical Center in 2002, and since then has led and collaborated on numerous studies in trauma and PTSD. He studied prisoners of war and war veterans, victims of terrorism and disasters, and people affected by large scale pandemics. In addition to his epidemiological and treatment studies, Neria’s lab is focused on translational studies aiming to identify brain markers for trauma, PTSD, and resilience. By using advanced brain imaging approaches, his lab has been a leader in characterizing brain markers of PTSD, specific PTSD biotypes, and the pursuit for reliable biomarkers of clinical improvement in patients responding to a range of therapeutic approaches. Dr. Neria is highly committed to the mental health care for veterans and their family members. In an effort to address key gaps in availability and expertise of mental health care for large number of US service members who are not eligible, or interested in services provided in VA Centers, he founded the Columbia-NYP Military Family Wellness Center in 2016, where both veterans and family members can receive free evidence-based care to address their PTSD, depression and anxiety problems. Neria’s research is supported by NIMH, philanthropy, and private foundations since 2004. He has authored more than 250 articles and book chapters, and edited four textbooks focusing on the nature and treatment of the mental health consequences of trauma.
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May 3, 2022
What it Means to Have Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) impacts a person’s ability to regulate their emotions. This can affect how a person feels about themselves, increase impulsivity, and negatively impact their relationships with others. This episode covers the criteria for a BPD diagnosis, as well as the symptoms of this disorder. Effective treatments for BPD are available, and this episode also explores treatment options, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Dr. Beth Brodsky Associate Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology in Psychiatry at Columbia University. Dr. Brodsky is also the Associate Director of the Suicide Prevention Initiative at the Center for Practice Innovations at the New York State Psychiatric Center. Her areas of expertise include research and psychotherapeutic treatment of self-destructive behavior in borderline personality disorder, which is the focus of this episode. She has published numerous articles and chapters on the topics of suicidal risk and treatment of suicidal behavior and borderline personality disorder. She is trained in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and teaches DBT to psychiatry residents and psychology trainees. She has a private practice in Manhattan.
If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share You Ask, We Answer with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, where we have video episodes with Dr. Beth Brodsky: _https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub_.
You Ask, We Answer is a co-production from Psych Hub and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and brought to you by HCA Healthcare. This show is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.
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Apr 19, 2022
What is Alcohol Use Disorder?
Alcohol use disorder is a common substance use disorder. Identifying factors for alcohol use disorder are, in the past year:
* Has use of alcohol interfered with functioning?
* Are there times that you've ended up drinking more or for longer periods of time than you intended?
* Have you tried to cut down on drinking or cut back or decrease your drinking and felt like you couldn't or it was harder to.
* Have you spent a lot of time drinking or being sick or recovering from the after effects?
* Have you had really strong cravings?
* Have you found that drinking interferes with taking care of your home or your family or caused work-related issues?
* Have you continued to drink, even though it was negatively impacting or causing conflict with your family?
* Have you given up or cut back on activities that were important or interesting to you or gave you pleasure?
* In order to use alcohol, have you gotten into situations while or after drinking that increased your chances of getting hurt?
* Have you continued to drink, even though it was affecting your mental health?
* Have you noticed that you've experienced any sort of withdrawal symptoms from drinking?
* Have you had increased tolerance, meaning needing to drink more for the same effect?
If you have more than two or three of these, you may meet criteria for an alcohol use disorder. If you have six or more of these, you might meet criteria for severe alcohol use disorder.
Treatment options are available. This video will overview many of the treatment options you or a loved one can consider for alcohol use disorder.
Featured in this video is Aimee Chiligiris, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. Dr. Chiligiris is Assistant Director of the Smithers Center and Assistant Professor at Columbia University Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Chiligiris completes diagnostic assessments, engages in individual therapy, and facilitates substance abuse groups.
If you or someone you know is self-harming, you can text a Crisis Text Line counselor at 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
You can also contact a health professional to learn more about treatment options.
If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share You Ask, We Answer with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, where we have video episodes with Dr. Chiligiris: _https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub_.
You Ask, We Answer is a co-production from Psych Hub and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and brought to you by HCA Healthcare. This show is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.
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Apr 5, 2022
All About Depression
Major Depressive Disorder is a relatively common mood disorder that can impact the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Learn about the symptoms and frequency that characterize MDD and what treatments are available.
Jared K. O’Garro-Moore, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. O’Garro-Moore specializes in the treatment of adults with mood and anxiety disorders as well as personality disorders. Integrating his advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. O’Garro-Moore is able to tailor his treatment to fit each individual’s needs.
If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share You Ask, We Answer with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, where we have an animated video with Dr. O’Garro-Moore on this topic: _https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub_.
You Ask, We Answer is a co-production from Psych Hub and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and brought to you by HCA Healthcare. This show is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.
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Mar 22, 2022
How to Resist the Urge to Self-Harm
Studies show that self-harm is prevalent in more than 20% of people at some point in their lives, and that the average onset for self-harm is between 11-15 years of age. In this episode of You Ask, We Answer, we explore the topic of self-harm in depth to better understand what it is, why it happens, what are the common myths, how to deal with the urge to self-harm, treatments, and more.
Dr. Kelly Workman is a licensed clinical psychologist at Columbia Doctors and serves on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in Medical Psychology in Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). Dr. Workman is also a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with specializations in clinical and applied behavior analysis.
If you or someone you know is self-harming, you can text a Crisis Text Line counselor at 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
You can also contact a health professional to learn more about treatment options.
If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share You Ask, We Answer with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, where we have video episodes with Dr. Hallowell: _https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub_.
You Ask, We Answer is a co-production from Psych Hub and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and brought to you by HCA Healthcare. This show is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.
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Mar 8, 2022
You're Dating a Narcissist, Now What?
In this episode of You Ask, We Answer, we discuss Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
People with NPD tend to not demonstrate empathy, making it difficult to be in a relationship with them. However, there are things you can do to better navigate the relationship with a person with narcissistic personality disorder–both at work and at home.
Dr. Robert Klitzman is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Joseph Mailman School of Public Health and the Founder and Director of the Masters of Bioethics Program at Columbia University.
He's written eight books, including In a House of Dreams and Glass: Becoming a Psychiatrist and When Doctors Become Patients. He is also the recipient of numerous awards and is a renowned expert on Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share You Ask, We Answer with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, where we have video episodes: _https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub_.
You Ask, We Answer is a co-production from Psych Hub and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and brought to you by HCA Healthcare. This show is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.
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Feb 22, 2022
What Exactly is Binge Eating?
How do you know if you are binge eating or overeating? What is the difference between Binge Eating Disorder and other eating disorders? What can you do if you or someone you know has this condition? In this episode of You Ask, We Answer, we will address all of these questions and more.
Dr. Devlin is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Associate Director of the Eating Disorders Research Unit at New York State Psychiatric Institute. He attended medical school at Columbia and completed his psychiatry residency at New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia-Presbyterian. Following his residency, he joined the Eating Disorders Research Unit at NYSPI under the direction of Dr. Tim Walsh, and he has worked with patients with eating disorders and conducted clinical research there since that time. He served on the American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline Work Group on Eating Disorders. He is an active member of the Academy for Eating Disorders and is a past President of that organization.
If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share You Ask, We Answer with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, where we have video episodes with Dr. Hallowell: _https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub_.
You Ask, We Answer is a co-production from Psych Hub and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and brought to you by HCA Healthcare. This show is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.
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Feb 8, 2022
ADHD: Unwrapping Your Gift
People with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are the outliers, the creators, the developers, the entrepreneurs, the disrupters–and the ones who may find it challenging to stay on task or focus at times. According to Dr. Hallowell, if you can maximize the positive aspects of ADHD while minimizing the negative ones, this condition can turn into a superpower.
Edward Hallowell, MD is an American psychiatrist, speaker, New York Times best-selling author and podcast host. He specializes in ADHD and is the founder of the Hallowell ADHD Centers. Hallowell is the author of 20 books, including The Distraction series, co-authored with Dr. John Ratey.
If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share You Ask, We Answer with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, where we have video episodes with Dr. Hallowell: _https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub_.
You Ask, We Answer is a co-production from Psych Hub and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, and brought to you by HCA Healthcare. This show is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world’s most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.
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Feb 7, 2022
Coming Soon: You Ask, We Answer
Mental health impacts everyone. Every day people are online actively asking questions and seeking answers related to mental health. Psych Hub and HCA Healthcare, in collaboration with Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry, have partnered to create a 10-episode podcast series called “You Ask, We Answer” to bring people credible online mental health education.
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May 11, 2021
Spirituality and Mental Health
Psych Hub interviews Dr. Sidney Hankerson, co-director of the Columbia University Wellness Center, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and a Research Scientist at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Hankerson is a nationally recognized expert on faith-based mental health services, and his work has been presented at the White House, United Nations, and the National Institute of Mental Health.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will discuss spirituality and mental health.
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May 4, 2021
Parenting Advice
Psych Hub interviews Dr. Zachary Blumkin, a licensed psychologist and the clinical director of the Columbia Day Program and Accelerated DBT Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). Dr. Blumkin specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. He has experience navigating all levels of the education system, addressing family issues, and teaching parenting skills.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will discuss parenting during a pandemic as well as general parenting advice. We'll hear tips on if time-out is harmful and strategies parents shouldn’t use.
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Apr 27, 2021
Practicing Mindfulness
Psych Hub interviews Dr. Erin Engle, a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Director at Columbia Psychiatry. Dr. Engle is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover what mindfulness is and how it affects our physical and mental health. We'll hear tips on how to begin practicing mindfulness and how it can help reduce stress.
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Apr 20, 2021
What does it take to achieve peak performance?
Psych Hub interviews Dr. Andrew Chen, Chief Medical Officer for United States Nordic Sport and team physician for the United States Olympic Team. Dr. Chen specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover what it takes to achieve peak performance. We'll hear tips from Dr. Chen on what it takes day-in and day-out to lead a high-performance life.
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Apr 13, 2021
Does Dieting Cause Eating Disorders?
Psych Hub interviews Dr Deborah Glasofer, who has devoted her career to researching eating behavior and treatment for anorexia and bulimia.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover body image and eating disorders.
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Apr 6, 2021
How to deal with depression?
Psych Hub interviews Diana Samuel, MD, the go-to expert for depression, anxiety and women's health.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover antidepressants, treatment options, and how to support someone with suicidal thoughts.
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Jan 12, 2021
Top 5 Tips for Living with ADHD
As someone who has ADHD and dyslexia himself, Ned Hallowell, MD, (psychiatrist and world authority on ADHD) will share from first-hand experience how to manage symptoms.
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Jan 12, 2021
Is ADHD an Advantage?
Psych Hub interviews Ned Hallowell, MD, the world authority on ADHD. Dr. Hallowell doesn't treat disability—he unwraps gifts and believes that ADHD has many benefits that can be used to your advantage.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover what is ADHD, the #1 most common symptom, treatment options, and how to live a happy and productive life with ADHD.
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Jan 5, 2021
How Does Food Impact Mental Health?
Psych Hub interviews Drew Ramsey, MD, nutritional psychiatrist, farmer, and author of 50 Shades of Kale and Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety.
He is one of psychiatry's leading proponents of improving your mental health through dietary changes.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover the link between food and mood, what foods to eat and what foods to avoid, what is the ANDI score, and more!
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Dec 29, 2020
How do Antidepressants Work?
Psych Hub interviews Ron Winchel, MD, who specializes in psychopharmacology: the use of medication to treat mood disorders, like depression and anxiety.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover answers to your questions on antidepressants, anxiety medication, and insomnia medication.
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Dec 22, 2020
How Do I Help My Child Cope with Anxiety?
Psych Hub interviews Dr. Anne Marie Albano, Director of Columbia University's Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders.
Dr. Albano wrote the parenting guides on the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders, social phobia, and school refusal behavior.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, she will cover answers to your questions such as what is childhood anxiety?, how does anxiety happen?, how do I help my child cope with social anxiety?, what is self-soothing?, and more!
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Dec 15, 2020
How Do You Cope With What You Can't Control?
Psych Hub interviews Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, Columbia Psychiatry clinical psychologist and a go-to expert on therapies which balance change with acceptance.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover a wide variety of topics, including how to cope with things you have no control over, toxic positivity, and exercises to do at home for problem solving, how to change how you're feeling, and acceptance.
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Dec 7, 2020
What is Addiction?
Psych Hub interviews Lloyd Sederer, MD, psychiatrist, public health doctor, and medical journalist, on addiction and recovery.
In this episode of Ask the Expert, we will cover all of your questions on substance use: what is the opioid crisis? what drugs are the most addictive? how do people recover from addiction? how do I help my family member get help? and more!
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Dec 7, 2020
Welcome to Ask the Expert
Psych Hub interviews Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, chairman of Columbia University Department of Psychiatry, on the 'why' behind the Ask the Expert podcast.
Dr. Lieberman explains the importance, now more than ever with our nation's mental health crisis, of providing practical advice to help navigate challenging situations.
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