21. Thinking About Prescribing

11/25/22 • 36 min

Release date: November 25th, 2022

Dr. Laura Roberts is joined by Shashank V. Joshi, M.D., FAAP, DFAACAP, and Andrés Martin, M.D., M.P.H. to discuss their new book, Thinking About Prescribing, which explores the psychology of psychopharmacology with diverse youth and families. They discuss the creation and editorial approaches taken, their hopes for the book, and what areas of the work might endure as the profession and practices evolve over the coming years. This is an erudite and incisive conversation about a book whose appeal to a wide-ranging readership is -already- beyond question.

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Introduction (0:23) Reasons for writing the book (2:49) “The B.P.V.” (6:40) Sold out! (7:34) Hitting a nerve (8:25) Focus on diversity (10:15) Structure of the book (17:40) Who this book is for (24:30) Back... to the Gerund (30:45) Show Notes and Resources:Thinking About Prescribing (American Psychiatric Association Publishing) 2022 Learn more about Dr. Shashank Joshi and Dr. Andrés Martin. Transcript and More Episodes here

Release date: November 25th, 2022

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20. Psychotherapy in Corrections

Laura Roberts M.D.,M.A. is joined by Peter Novalis M.D., Ph.D and Carol Novalis, M.A., two of the editors of a new book: Psychotherapy in Corrections. Where so many existing books on psychiatry in a prison setting focus on either standards or issues of medication, Psychotherapy in Corrections is unique in its focus on the actual practice of psychotherapy in correctional facilities. With a particular emphasis on supportive psychotherapy with adult patients, this guide draws on the authors' extensive experience in the field and features case vignettes that serve to bring some of the most important points to life. The editors discuss their paths to the creation of the book and career experiences that have shaped their thinking.

In this episode:Introduction (0:33) Peter’s path (2:45) Carol’s career (6:53) Why the world needs this book (8:20) Difference between counselling and psychotherapy in a correctional setting (10:40) Therapeutic pies! (12:20) Lack of resources supporting practitioners in correctional contexts (13:25) Challenges of putting the book together (15:00) The Hunt for Red October (18:20) Hopes for the book (21:00) The next book? (22:55) Show Notes and Resources:Psychotherapy in Corrections (American Psychiatric Association Publishing) 2022 Transcript and More Episodes: https://psychiatryonline.org/psychiatry-unbound

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22. Companion Animals

‘Timmy was never in the well. Yet, the phrase “Lassie! Timmy’s in the well,” inspired by a 60-yearold television show, lives on.’ With a foreword by Patricia McConnell, author of The Other End of the Leash, APA is very excited to publish a brand-new book on Companion Animals. In this 22nd episode of Psychiatry Unbound, Nancy R. Gee, Ph.D., editor of The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders sits down with Dr. Laura Roberts to go between the covers of this fabulous book -a passion project for Nancy and the contributors- which examines the therapeutic bond between humans and animals. Gee also discusses her work at the Centre for Human Animal Interaction at VCU.

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Introduction (1:00) Dr. Gee reflects on the book’s creation (1:52) Pookie the dog’s influence on APA editorial policy (2:50) What’s it like to be surrounded by psychiatrists? (3:11) Therapy dogs (5:09) Partnering with animals in the context of mental health (8:00) The role of aquariums in boosting the caloric intake of seniors (10:40) Dr. Gee’s background in psychology (13:10) Intended take-aways from the book (15:40) End credits (18:28) Show Notes and Resources:The Role of Companion Animals in the Treatment of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association Publishing) 2023 Learn more about Nancy R. Gee, Ph.D. Transcript and further episodes: https://psychiatryonline.org/psychiatry-unbound