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Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein

One in five people has a diagnosable mental disorder. For many families, the fear and shame associated with a diagnosis of mental illness can lead to isolation and suffering in silence. HEALTHY MINDS the Emmy nominated, award-winning series, once again, aims to educate the public about psychiatric conditions which affect so many people. The series humanizes mental health conditions through inspiring personal stories and interviews with leading researchers and experts, who provide the latest information about diagnosis and treatment. As Dr. Borenstein explains, "Everyone is touched by psychiatric conditions, either themselves or a loved one. Our goal is to share cutting edge information from experts along with personal experiences from people who have overcome psychiatric conditions. Now, more than ever, it is important to reduce stigma and encourage people who have a psychiatric condition not to suffer in silence but to seek help. I want people to know that with help, there is hope."

Healthy Minds with Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein  
  • Metabolic Psychiatry
    Wednesday, May 8
    1:33 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Metabolic Psychiatry
    Sunday, May 12
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Update On Covid and Mental Health
    Wednesday, May 15
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Director, Quantitative Brain Biology Institute (Brain QUANT).
  • Update On Covid and Mental Health
    Sunday, May 19
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Director, Quantitative Brain Biology Institute (Brain QUANT).
  • Helping People Who Are Homeless, Part 1
    Wednesday, May 22
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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, including case workers, psychiatrists, and a recovery coach who has experienced being homeless. Guest: Katherine Koh, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Street.
  • Helping People Who Are Homeless, Part 1
    Sunday, May 26
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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, including case workers, psychiatrists, and a recovery coach who has experienced being homeless. Guest: Katherine Koh, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Street.
  • Helping People Who Are Homeless, Part 2
    Wednesday, May 29
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Helping People Who Are Homeless, Part 2
    Sunday, June 2
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Post-Traumatic Stress In Children and Adolescents
    Wednesday, June 5
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Exploring how PTSD looks different in children and adolescents than in adults, what factors contribute to trauma's long-term effects, unique treatments for youth including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and the need for suicide prevention awareness after trauma 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.
  • Post-Traumatic Stress In Children and Adolescents
    Sunday, June 9
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Exploring how PTSD looks different in children and adolescents than in adults, what factors contribute to trauma's long-term effects, unique treatments for youth including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and the need for suicide prevention awareness after trauma 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.
  • Prenatal Choline and Brain Health
    Wednesday, June 12
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Prenatal Choline and Brain Health
    Sunday, June 16
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Diagnosis and Treatment for Subtypes of Depression
    Wednesday, June 19
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Diagnosis and Treatment for Subtypes of Depression
    Sunday, June 23
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Treatment of Early Psychosis
    Wednesday, June 26
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Coordinated care including early intervention, education, a team of medical experts, and a strong support system of family as well as peers with shared experience can increase positive outcomes for young people after a first psychotic episode. The leader of the "On Track New York" program, a doctor and sibling of an early onset patient herself, explores the advances in understanding and treating adolescents and young adults experiencing hallucinations and other symptoms. Guest: Lisa Dixon, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
  • Treatment of Early Psychosis
    Sunday, June 30
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Coordinated care including early intervention, education, a team of medical experts, and a strong support system of family as well as peers with shared experience can increase positive outcomes for young people after a first psychotic episode. The leader of the "On Track New York" program, a doctor and sibling of an early onset patient herself, explores the advances in understanding and treating adolescents and young adults experiencing hallucinations and other symptoms. Guest: Lisa Dixon, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
  • Mental Health, Obesity and Diabetes
    Wednesday, July 3
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Mental Health, Obesity and Diabetes
    Sunday, July 7
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Adhd: What You Need to Know
    Wednesday, July 10
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Demystifying the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and understanding the variety of ways ADHD presents in young people including differences in which aspect of the disorder is manifested, 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.
  • Adhd: What You Need to Know
    Sunday, July 14
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Demystifying the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and understanding the variety of ways ADHD presents in young people including differences in which aspect of the disorder is manifested, 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.
  • Education and Opportunities for People with Neurodiversity
    Wednesday, July 17
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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 Kindergarten through 12th grade, and LiFT University Transition Program is a four-year post-secondary transition program for students who have completed high school for continued academics, career readiness, and life skill training. Guest: Keli Mondello, co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Learning Institute for Tomorrow (LiFT).
  • Education and Opportunities for People with Neurodiversity
    Sunday, July 21
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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 Kindergarten through 12th grade, and LiFT University Transition Program is a four-year post-secondary transition program for students who have completed high school for continued academics, career readiness, and life skill training. Guest: Keli Mondello, co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Learning Institute for Tomorrow (LiFT).
  • Anxiety In Youth
    Wednesday, July 24
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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., Natioal Institutes of Health Distinguished Investigator.
  • Anxiety In Youth
    Sunday, July 28
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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., Natioal Institutes of Health Distinguished Investigator.

 

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  • Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Post-Traumatic Stress
    Sunday, May 5
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    New uses for psychedelic drugs offer potential breakthroughs for patients with post-traumatic stress, working with trained therapists to guide the experience and open perspectives into a patient's state of mind. Rachel Yehuda, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience / Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai and Director, Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research has been at the forefront of trauma research for three decades and discusses this new development.
  • Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Post-Traumatic Stress
    Wednesday, May 1
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    New uses for psychedelic drugs offer potential breakthroughs for patients with post-traumatic stress, working with trained therapists to guide the experience and open perspectives into a patient's state of mind. Rachel Yehuda, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience / Icahn School of Medicine in Mount Sinai and Director, Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research has been at the forefront of trauma research for three decades and discusses this new development.
  • Deep Brain Stimulation - Treatment-Resistant Depression
    Sunday, April 28
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    A treatment originally used for Parkinson's Disease may have the potential to help patients with depression who have not responded to multiple treatments including medications, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. Helen Mayberg, M.D, Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai and Director, Center for Advanced Circuit Therapeutics, Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai, discusses the next generation of deep brain stimulation (DBS).
  • Deep Brain Stimulation - Treatment-Resistant Depression
    Wednesday, April 24
    1:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    A treatment originally used for Parkinson's Disease may have the potential to help patients with depression who have not responded to multiple treatments including medications, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. Helen Mayberg, M.D, Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai and Director, Center for Advanced Circuit Therapeutics, Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai, discusses the next generation of deep brain stimulation (DBS).
  • Creating Community and Giving Hope: Clubhouse International
    Sunday, April 21
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    A 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.
  • Optogenetics with Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. - Part Two
    Wednesday, April 17
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Dr. Borenstein continues his conversation with Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D, professor of Bioengineering, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University's Howard Hughes Medical Institute, about his revolutionary optogenetics research of behavior in mice that can help doctors better understand the human brain and disorders.
  • Nami: National Alliance On Mental Illness
    Sunday, April 14
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The 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.
  • Optogenetics with Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D. - Part One
    Wednesday, April 10
    1:33 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    A technique that uses light to control brain cells enables researchers to turn behaviors on and off in lab mice to better understand the human brain and disorders including autism, depression, eating disorders, and more. Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D, professor of Bioengineering, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University's Howard Hughes Medical Institute, developed optogenetics and explains his research and how his findings impact what he sees clinically working with human patients.
  • Bipolar Disorder, Part Two: A Conversation With Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D
    Sunday, April 7
    11:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    The 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.
  • Rapid-Acting Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
    Wednesday, April 3
    1:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    The new rapid-acting Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant depression works in days instead of weeks, and may have implications for use in other mental disorders. Nolan Williams, M.D., Assistant Professor, Director, Interventional Psychiatry Clinical Research and Director, Brain Stimulation Laboratory at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Stanford University Medical Center explains how this non-invasive treatment works.