"For your own good": Involuntary hospitalization - with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri - e109

Radical Recovery - with Dr. Ahmed Hankir & Dr. Javeed Sukhera - Modern Minds ep110

In this last episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark Henick speaks with Dr. Ahmed Hankir about his new book "Breakthrough: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery". Dr. Javeed Sukhera drops by to talk about the radical recovery movement at Hartford Healthcare.

"For your own good": Involuntary hospitalization - with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri - e109

On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri about the process, history, and ethics of involuntary hospitalization in psychiatry. Dr. Aftab is a psychiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. He is a member of the Psychiatric Times editorial board, and he writes online at Psychiatry at the Margins. Dr. Puri is a psychiatrist in private practice in Los Angeles. He practices multiple forms of psychotherapy, including hypnosis, in addition to managing medications. He is currently a clinical Assistant Professor, and the President of the Psychiatric Clinical Faculty Association at UCLA.

Helping the helpers: Healthcare worker burnout - with Dr. Anna Schaffner and Sarah McVanel - e108

On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Anna Schaffner and author Sarah McVanel about burnout among healthcare workers. They cover the personal and organizational aspects of this matter of vital concern.

Back to School with Diverse Needs - with Dr. Susan Rich & Dr. Pamela Epley - Modern Minds ep106

It's that time of year again - kids of all ages are adjusting to their return to school, and their parents too! For kids with diverse needs, this transition comes with some unique considerations. Dr. Susan Rich is on the show to share some strategies for how to support children and families during this time. Then, Mark is joined by his former professor, Dr. Pamela Epley, a special education expert at the Erikson Institute for Child Development in Chicago. Together they talk about the role that teachers and schools play in supporting kids through the transition back to school.

A De-prescription for Mental Health - with Dr. Mark Horowitz & Dr. Christy Huff - Modern Minds ep105

For some, medications can play a crucial role in managing various mental health conditions and in improving quality of life. However, as our understanding of medicine advances, so too does our knowledge of the efficacy and potential risks associated with certain drugs commonly used for mental illnesses. Mark delves into the art and science of de-prescribing — the process of thoughtfully reducing or discontinuing medications for mental health conditions - with psychiatrist Dr. Mark Horowitz and cardiologist Dr. Christy Huff.