Mindful Things: A Mental Health Podcast
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsKnowing that mental wellness is a topic that deeply affects each and every one of us, McLean Hospital brings you Mindful Things, a podcast dedicated to real talk about the conditions and situations we face daily yet rarely discuss. In each episode, we sit down with some very special guests, including experts from Harvard Medical School, as well as ordinary people living extraordinary lives, to dig deep into everyday challenges while also exploring their own experiences with conditions such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
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Engaging With Closed-Off Kids & Teens
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBJenn talks to Dr. Blaise Aguirre about how to have difficult conversations with kids and teens. Blaise suggests ways to approach difficult topics with children and adolescents, shares strategies to encourage your kids to open up to you, discusses navigating the complexities of growing up and gaining trust along the way, and answers audience questions about navigating tough talks at different stages of your child’s life. Blaise Aguirre, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist specializing ...
Find Your Way Back From Burnout
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about identifying and addressing burnout. Lisa provides tips on how to detect early signs of being exhausted by both work and life, offers ways to lower daily stressors for ourselves, our colleagues, and our loved ones, and answers audience questions about how to fight back from feeling burned out. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant ...
Building Trust in Kids & Adolescents
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBJenn talks to Dr. Holly Peek about how to build trust in children and adolescents. Holly discusses how to establish and maintain trust with your child at different stages, shares what trust looks like and how it evolves throughout childhood, provides insight into privacy and boundaries to set with your loved ones, and answers audience questions about ways to actively strengthen your bonds with your kids and teens. Holly S. Peek, MD, MPH, is an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical Scho...
Building Trust With Kids & Adolescents
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBJenn talks to Dr. Holly Peek about how to build trust in children and adolescents. Holly discusses how to establish and maintain trust with your child at different stages, shares what trust looks like and how it evolves throughout childhood, provides insight into privacy and boundaries to set with your loved ones, and answers audience questions about ways to actively strengthen your bonds with your kids and teens. Holly S. Peek, MD, MPH, is an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical Scho...
The Intersection of Mental Health & the Arts
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBJenn talks to Leslie Chihuly and McLean Hospital’s Eriana Kirwin about the relationship between mental health and the arts. Leslie and Eriana highlight ways that creativity can benefit our mental state, share how to express ourselves in an emotionally helpful way, provide first-hand experience as to how art has been beneficial both for themselves and their loved ones, and answer questions on how we can all do our part to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Leslie Jackson Chihul...
Mental Wellness for Kids and Teens
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.1 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about the importance of mental wellness in children and adolescents. They discuss checking in on mental well-being during COVID, ways to get more involved in family activities, and how to address technology use. Lisa answers audience questions about child and teen mental health and explains how parents and guardians can best support their loved ones. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard...
Helping Your Patients Face Their Fears With ERP
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJenn talks to Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale about exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, including its effectiveness and why it’s a gold standard in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment. Elizabeth provides guidance to clinicians about implementing ERP with patients diagnosed with OCD, debunks myths about the treatment, and answers audience questions. Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW, is the director of the McLean OCD Institute in Houston, founder of Peace of Mind, a nonprofit found...
The Link Between Social Media & Mental Health
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about the impact of social media on our mental health. Lisa explains how to set ground rules for digital consumption for you and your loved ones and answers questions about loosening the grasp social media has on so many of us. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital....
Depression, Addiction, and the Restaurant Industry
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThe restaurant and hospitality industries are high-paced and high-stress—and have some of the highest rates of mental illness in any field. Jenn talks to Food & Wine Magazine’s Kat Kinsman, MIDA Boston’s Douglass Williams, and McLean Hospital’s Ipsit Vahia, MD. Together they discuss mental health in the restaurant and hospitality industries, cover ways to recognize crisis in yourself and others, and share methods to have constructive—and productive—conversations about mental health. Kat Kin...
Apply ACT Principles to Your Daily Life
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBJenn talks to Dr. Jason Krompinger about the benefits of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Jason discusses the six psychological processes that are targeted in ACT and gives insight into how we can all become more mentally flexible and better adapt to whatever life throws our way. Jason Krompinger, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with expertise in treating OCD and related disorders. He serves as director of Psychological Services at McLean’s Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute. In...
Managing Anxiety and Stress in the Workplace and at Home
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about dealing with stress and anxiety at work, home, and everywhere in between. Lisa shares tips on how to lower anxiety and stress and provides guidance to empower us to feel in charge of our own lives and destinies. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital. Dr. Coyne...
Supporting Your Mind Through Diet & Exercise
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.1 MBJenn talks to Dr. Marni Chanoff about the impact of diet and exercise on our mind. Marni shares how sleep can affect our mental and physical health and provides tips to involve everyone in the family in healthier routines without feeling overwhelmed by new habits. Marni Chanoff, MD, is an integrative psychiatrist combining Western psychiatry practices, Eastern approaches, nutritional psychiatry, and culinary and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Chanoff founded and directs the integrative wellness gro...
The Silent Battle: Men, Body Image, and Mental Health
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBJenn talks to Dr. Roberto Olivardia about the short- and long-term effects that negative self-image have on those that identify as men. Roberto discusses the impact of unaddressed image issues over a lifetime and shares ways to encourage body positivity in male populations. Roberto Olivardia, PhD, has been treating patients for the last 20 years since his internship at McLean Hospital. He runs a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of body dysmo...
Courtney Cook Is Living Her Life With BPD
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBJenn talks to Courtney Cook about her illustrated memoir, “The Way She Feels: My Life on the Borderline in Pictures and Pieces.” Courtney shares highs and lows of navigating her BPD diagnosis, talks about how to embrace the ups and downs of the condition, and explains how writing has been an outlet for her to express what others may not necessarily understand about the condition and her experiences. Courtney Cook , MFA, is author and illustrator of the Kirkus starred graphic memoir “The Way ...
The Power of Self-Compassion
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBJenn talks to Dr. David H. Rosmarin. David explains the impact of self-compassion on our mental health, shares simple ways that we can become kinder to ourselves, and talks about how to introduce compassion into our day-to-day lives. David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP, is the director of the Spirituality and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital and an associate professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He collaborates with laboratories to study the clin...
My Experiences With OCD—as Patient and Provider
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBJenn talks to Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD, about his diagnosis of OCD as a teen and how it shaped his personal and professional lives. Nathaniel offers advice on authenticity and disclosing mental health conditions in social situations, as well as how to manage mental health when life gives you unexpected challenges. Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD, is the coordinator of inpatient group therapy at McLean Hospital and the coordinator of clinical assessment at McLean’s OCD Institute. His clinical research...
Facing Insecurities With Body Dysmorphic Disorder
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBJenn talks to Dr. Roberto Olivardia about body dysmorphic disorder. They discuss common signs and symptoms as well as conditions that occur alongside BDD. Roberto provides insight into technology’s impact on our self-image, as well as ways to support loved ones who have a BDD diagnosis. Roberto Olivardia, PhD, has been treating patients for the last 20 years since his internship at McLean Hospital. He runs a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment ...
The Impact of Grief & Loss on Your Mental Health
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBJenn talks to Dr. Ipsit Vahia about how grief and loss can impact your mental well-being. Ipsit discusses the healthy components of the grieving process and shares ways for us and our loved ones to strike a balance of coping and grieving. Ipsit Vahia, MD, is a geriatric psychiatrist, clinician, and researcher. He is the associate chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and director of Digital Psychiatry Translation at McLean Hospital. He is also director of the Technology and Aging Lab...
The Mental Benefits of a Self-Care Regimen
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBJenn talks to Dr. Ana Trueba Yepez about why self-care is so valuable. She explains which methods are mentally helpful, talks about the myths and misconceptions behind self-care, and shares how self-care doesn’t have to be all-consuming to be effective. Ana Trueba Yepez, PhD, is an assistant in psychology at McLean Hospital and an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She focuses on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and integration of mindfulness into treatment. RELEVANT CONTEN...
Taking Care of Yourself and Others
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBJenn talks to Dr. Marni Chanoff. Marni talks about how health care students and faculty can take care of themselves, their loved ones, and their future patients. She offers advice on how to address mental health stigma in student populations and in clinical practices. Marni Chanoff, MD, is an integrative psychiatrist combining Western psychiatry practices, Eastern approaches, nutritional psychiatry, and culinary and lifestyle medicine. She has a clinical and consulting private practice in Ca...
Defying Impostor Syndrome With Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin
January 11, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, an expert in impostor syndrome. Lisa shares methods to own your greatness and explains ways to keep our inner critic from holding us back from personal and professional growth. She provides methods to overcome impostor syndrome and work through negative thought patterns. Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and executive coach with a focus on career advancement, leadership development, and job transitions. She is a co-founder and partner of Dy...
Learning To Cope With the Uncontrollable
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about tools and tips to better accept what we can’t control. Lisa provides strategies to manage work and life stress and shares ways to cope with what life throws our way. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital. Dr. Coyne has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and chapters on anxiety, OCD, and parenting, and is the author of “The Joy of Parenting: An Acceptance and Commitm...
The Mental Perks To Setting Goals and Staying Motivated
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about how to build small habits and the importance of setting goals. They also discuss how to stay motivated and how to overcome mental hurdles. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital. Dr. Coyne has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and chapters on anxiety, OCD, and parenting, and is the author of “The Joy of Parenting: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Guide to Effect...
Reducing the Impact of Dissociative Identity Disorder
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJenn talks to Dr. Milissa Kaufman about dissociative identity disorder and its misconceptions. They also talk about how it can be misinterpreted as other mental health conditions and discuss trauma’s impact on the condition, as well as ways to get loved ones help for the disorder. Milissa Kaufman, MD, PhD, is the medical director at McLean Hospital’s Hill Center, a clinical program specializing in the treatment of PTSD. She is also the director of McLean’s Dissociative Disorders and Trauma R...
Your Questions About Anxiety, Answered
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about the types of anxieties that folks are coping with. Lisa talks about the difference between healthy and unhealthy anxiety and provides insight on keeping stress and fear from having a stronghold on our lives. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital. Dr. Coyne is ...
Ask Me Anything About Student Mental Health
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBJenn talks to Dr. Melinda Macht-Greenberg about how to support and check in on loved ones during the school year. Melinda discusses the mental health challenges students are facing and talks about child and adolescent mental health. Melinda Macht-Greenberg, PhD, is a Harvard-trained child psychologist and faculty member at Tufts University who provides expert advice to parents about children and their education. Dr. Macht-Greenberg also works with families on improving educational outcomes f...
Why We Need to Talk About Men’s Mental Health
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBJenn talks to Dr. Chris Palmer about men’s mental health. Chris explains why there’s still so much stigma present around mental illness in men, shares how we can talk to loved ones about their well-being, and answers questions about the silent mental health crisis occurring in those who identify as male. Christopher M. Palmer, MD, is the director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. F...
Mindfulness for Kids & Teens
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about mindfulness and its benefits for kids and adolescents. Lisa provides a framework for mindfulness for kids, shares tips to get kids and teens involved in mindful practices, and talks about how we can all benefit from being a little more aware. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr....
Simple Ways To Improve Sleep Hygiene
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MBJenn talks to Eriana Kirwin about the importance of a good night’s sleep. Eriana shares facts about consistent poor sleep, shares tips to help us develop a nighttime routine, and talks about ways to improve our quality of sleep. Eriana Kirwin, OTD, is an occupational therapist at McLean’s Pathways Academy. Pathways Academy is a year-round, therapeutic day school developed to meet the social, sensory, psychological, and educational needs of children and adolescents ages 6 through 22 with auti...
Turning the Page on Anxiety With Dr. Jill Stoddard
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBJenn talks to Dr. Jill Stoddard about anxiety and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Jill shares simple ways to address anxiety, identifies self-reflection questions to ask ourselves, and talks about how we can all be better at accepting anxiety and being mighty in our own way. Jill Stoddard, PhD, is an award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) trainer, author of two books, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard i...
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection of Eating Disorders
November 02, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBJenn talks to Dr. Holly Peek about eating disorders and their impact on both physical and mental health. Holly shares insights into how we can better understand the role emotion can play on our eating habits, and provides advice on how we can navigate a stressful world while staying true to ourselves. Holly S. Peek, MD, MPH, is an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the assistant medical director for the Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean Hospital. Dr. Peek is board...
What You’ve Always Wanted To Know About ADHD
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBJenn talks to Dr. Roberto Olivardia about ADHD. Roberto shares his own experiences with ADHD, offers strategies to make the condition more manageable, and explains how the condition varies between kids and adults. Roberto Olivardia, PhD, has been treating patients for the last 20 years since his internship at McLean Hospital. He runs a private practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADD/ADHD, skin...
Love Your Life Through the Science of Happiness
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about positive psychology and how we can create happiness hacks in our daily lives. Lisa shares tips and tricks from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to better handle unexpected stress and avoid self-sabotaging behaviors. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital...
Regaining Control Over OCD
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBJenn talks to Dr. Jason Krompinger. Jason discusses various forms of treatment for OCD, ways to regain and maintain control over OCD, and myths about treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. Jason Krompinger, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with expertise in treating OCD and related disorders. He serves as director of Psychological Services and Clinical Research at McLean’s Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Institute. In his role at the OCD Institute, he serves as the director of the trainin...
Relieving Pain’s Impact on Our Mental Health
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJenn talks to Dr. Laura Payne about pain and its impact on mental health. Laura explains why some pain is beneficial to us, shares how chronic pain can affect mental health, and talks about how to balance pain management and emotional management. Laura Payne, PhD, is the director of the Clinical and Translational Pain Research Laboratory at McLean Hospital. Her research focuses on identifying neurobiological, behavioral, and psychological biomarkers related to pain. Dr. Payne is actively inv...
The Perks of Powering Down
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lisa W. Coyne. Lisa discusses how we can work our way back from digital burnout, shares signs of screen fatigue, and explains the impact of too much screen time. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital. She is the author of “The Joy of Parenting: An Acceptance and Commitment Therap...
Ask Me Anything About Emotional Regulation
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJenn talks to Dr. Lois W. Choi-Kain. Lois offers tactics to overcome challenges with emotional regulation, provides tips to improve interpersonal hypersensitivity, and shares information about the connection between emotions and borderline personality disorder. Lois W. Choi-Kain, MEd, MD, is the director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital. She has also led a number of projects to increase access to care for borderline personality disorder (BPD) worldwide thro...
How Identity Impacts Mental Health
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBJenn talks to Dr. Chase Anderson. He discusses the application of identity to mental health and shares stories about his personal discoveries during medical school and beyond. Chase also offers tips to encourage and support others in discovering their identities. Chase Anderson, MD, MS, is a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the UCSF Weill Institute of Neurosciences. His clinical interests include advocacy for LGBTQ+ and underre...
Juggling Stress at Work and Home
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBJenn talks to Dr. David H. Rosmarin. David provides an overview of burnout symptoms, offers ways to manage our own stress, and shares methods to counterbalance other stressors that impact our daily lives. David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP, is the director of the Spirituality and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He collaborates with laboratories to study the clinical relevance of spiritualit...
Ask Me Anything About Keto & Healthy Eating for Mental Health
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBJenn talks to Dr. Chris Palmer. He provides an overview of the ketogenic diet, explains its potential benefit in mental health treatments, and debunks myths and misunderstandings about keto and other healthy eating habits. Christopher M. Palmer, MD, is the director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He has been pioneering the use of the ketogenic diet in psychiatry, especially treat...
The Golden Years and Mental Health
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBJenn talks to Dr. Ipsit Vahia. Ipsit discusses ways to improve mental health in older populations, conditions to be on the lookout for, and how mental illnesses appear in older adults. He also explains how using technology can improve the mental well-being of aging populations. Ipsit Vahia, MD, is the medical director of the Geriatric Psychiatry Outpatient Services at McLean Hospital and the McLean Institute for Technology in Psychiatry. He is also the director of the Technology and Aging La...
Self-Acceptance’s Role In Good Mental Health
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBJenn talks to Lisa W. Coyne, PhD. Lisa explains how acceptance, including self-acceptance, can help us handle life’s curveballs. She also explores the connection between mindfulness, our emotions, and how they can impact us and our loved ones. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital. She is the author of “The Joy of Parenting: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Guide to Effective Parenting in the Early Year...
Why Words Matter in Mental Health Care
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJenn talks to Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD. Nathaniel explains recovery-oriented practice and why it’s important to add it into psychiatric care. He also explains how language can help patients explore their abilities and strengths, as well as the impact of feeling defined by a diagnosis or symptoms. Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD, is the coordinator of inpatient group therapy at McLean Hospital and the coordinator of clinical assessment at McLean’s OCD Institute. His clinical research focuses on the ro...
Autism 101 – A Guide to the Spectrum of Disorders
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBJenn talks to Laura Mead, MSEd. Laura provides insight into recognizing the signs of autism and discusses treatment and support for children and parents. Laura D. Mead, MSEd, is the educational administrator at Pathways Academy, McLean Hospital’s school for students on the autism spectrum, with and without co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses. She has taught elementary and middle school special education to students with social-emotional and behavioral challenges and her interests lie in build...
Your Burning Questions About Marijuana, CBD, and Mental Health
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJenn talks to Staci Gruber, PhD, about myths and misconceptions of marijuana. Dr. Gruber discusses the newest research on cannabis, shares insights on the impact of marijuana on mental health, and separates fact from fiction when considering CBD products available to purchase. Staci Gruber, PhD, is the director of the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core and director of the Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery (MIND) program at McLean Hospital. In 2014, Dr. Gruber launc...
Sleep’s Relationship to Mental Health
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBJenn talks to Dr. John Winkelman. They talk about the importance of sleep for our mental health, how our sleep cycles impact our quality of life, as well as ways to treat sleep disorders and mental health conditions. John Winkelman, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist and chief of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Winkelman previously was medical director of the sleep program at McLean Hospital and subsequently medical director of the sleep laboratory a...
The Truth About Trauma
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJenn talks to Patricia Mangones, PMHNP-BC. They discuss the complexities of psychological trauma and PTSD, signs and symptoms of these conditions, and ways to help navigate emotionally traumatic experiences. Patricia Mangones, PMHNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner at McLean Hospital’s Hill Center for Women, where she works on a multidisciplinary team. She provides trauma-informed medication management in individual treatment and facilitates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and skills-based PTS...
Let’s Talk About Child and Teen Mental Health
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday we talk to Dr. Lisa Coyne about child and teen mental health—discussing ways to navigate various conditions in kids and teens, methods to cope with anxiety around school, and strategies to develop a close bond with our children. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute (OCDI Jr.) at McLean Hospital. RELEVANT CONTENT: –...
Helping Someone Who’s Struggling With Addiction
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this episode, Rocco A. Iannucci, MD, and Michael Walsh, MS, MCAP, CIP, discuss how to approach the topic of addiction, ways to navigate the uncertainty of a hard conversation, and what to do if other close family members are also struggling with their own addictions or mental health challenges. Dr. Rocco Iannucci is the director of Fernside, a McLean Signature Addiction Recovery Program. His clinical interests include treatment of people with severe substance use disorders and those with ...
What BPD Can Teach You About Managing Emotions
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, Lois W. Choi-Kain, MEd, MD, provides tips on managing emotions that she has learned from treating patients with borderline personality disorder—including ways to manage crises through emotional regulation. Dr. Lois Choi-Kain is the director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital. The Gunderson Institute provides intensive, specialized programs to train clinicians in evidence-based treatment methods, including mentalization-based treatment (MBT), ...