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Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein
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National Institute of Mental Health: An Update on Promising ResearchWednesday, March 27
1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D. the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, gives an update on promising new research currently underway. -
Borderline Personality DisorderSunday, March 24
11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Growing awareness of this mental illness characterized by heightened emotional response and volatile relationships, often starting as a teen or young adult, has led to more research in identifying the role of environment and risk factors, and new therapies to manage and treat patients with the involvement of their families. Guest: Edward A. Selby, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. -
How Covid-19 Affects The BrainWednesday, March 20
1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Researchers are discovering how COVID-19 affects the brain in the short and long term, including brain fog, depression, anxiety, and increased risk of suicide. Maura Boldrini, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia Medical College and Director of the Human Brain Biology Institute (Brain QUANT) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center discusses the latest developments including the difference vaccination makes in decreasing the risk of brain impact. -
Eating Disorders: Early Detection and InterventionSunday, March 17
11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and avoidant restrictive food disorder (ARFID) have physical as well as psychological impact, with the most severe consequences of organ failure and death. The latest research shows a genetic component to these defenses against underlying anxiety. Guest: Cynthia M. Bulik, Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders, Founding Director of the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders. -
Creating Community and Giving Hope: Clubhouse InternationalWednesday, March 13
1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1A social support membership organization designed to give people living with mental illness what they need beyond medication and therapy - help with securing jobs, education, housing, a safe space to find community, and more, where they can also give back to help others. Guest: Clubhouse International Executive Director and CEO Joel D. Corcoran. -
Childhood Anxiety and Depression: What Every Parent Needs to KnowSunday, March 10
11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Recognizing anxiety or depression in children as young as preschool age, how to distinguish between a behavioral phase and a clinical concern, and knowing when to seek medical evaluation and treatment can be more difficult than with adults or even teens. Guest: Joan L. Luby, M.D., Samuel and Mae S. Ludwig, Professor of Psychiatry (Child), Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. -
Nami: National Alliance On Mental IllnessWednesday, March 6
1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1The Non-Profit Organization founded in 1979 by family members of people diagnosed with mental illness has grown into the largest grass roots mental health organization in the United States dedicated to building better lives for mental health patients with free resources, support, and events. Guest: NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. -
Wisdom and Healthy AgingSunday, March 3
11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Self-reflection, social connections, humor, and more factors that can improve neuroplasticity, as studies show the impact of mental health on aging. Guest: Dilip V. Jeste, M.D., former Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, and author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion and What Makes Us Good. -
Bipolar Disorder, Part Two: A Conversation With Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.DWednesday, February 28
1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1The psychologist and MacArthur Fello A Conversation With Kay Redfield Jamison, PH.Dw shares her experience living with bipolar disorder, and explains factors of heredity, the necessity of early diagnosis and ongoing treatment, and the role of parents in helping young adults manage their risk during the most common onset period of the disorder. Dr. Jamison's many books on the subject include Fires in the Dark: Healing the Unquiet Mind. -
Suicide Prevention, Part Two: What You and Your Family Need to KnowSunday, February 25
11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1The complicated grief of suicide loss, the importance of identifying risk factors and strategies for intervention as well as postvention, when suicide contagion is a concern, and more. Guest: Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a leader in the field. -
Bipolar Disorder, Part One: A Conversation With Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.DWednesday, February 21
1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1The psychologist and MacArthur Fellow shares her experience as both a researcher and someone living with bipolar disorder, exploring the latest information about diagnosis and treatment for this mental illness that often strikes young adults during an already vulnerable time of life. -
Suicide Prevention, Part One: What You and Your Family Need to KnowSunday, February 18
11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1The latest research looking at the rise in rates among different cultural groups, effective prevention strategies, the myths and importance of communication with suicidal individuals, and more. Guest: Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a leader in the field. -
Borderline Personality DisorderWednesday, February 14
1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Growing awareness of this mental illness characterized by heightened emotional response and volatile relationships, often starting as a teen or young adult, has led to more research in identifying the role of environment and risk factors, and new therapies to manage and treat patients with the involvement of their families. Guest: Edward A. Selby, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. -
Schizophrenia: Understanding Diagnosis and TreatmentSunday, February 11
11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1An overview to help understand the role of family history, negative symptoms, behavioral analysis, and prescription compliance for successful outcomes for treatment. Guest: Dawn Velligan, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. -
Eating Disorders: Early Detection and InterventionWednesday, February 7
1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and avoidant restrictive food disorder (ARFID) have physical as well as psychological impact, with the most severe consequences of organ failure and death. The latest research shows a genetic component to these defenses against underlying anxiety. Guest: Cynthia M. Bulik, Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders, Founding Director of the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders. -
Help for Veterans & Military FamiliesSunday, February 4
11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1A confidential mental health resource for active military and veterans treats the invisible wounds of war, lowers barriers to care, and serves the entire family facing a wide range of mental health issues including PTSD, chemical dependency, and suicide prevention. Guest: Headstrong Project CEO James D. McDonough, Jr. (COL U.S. Army Retired).