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Depression is a massive public health issue. Thankfully, there are teams of scientists dedicated to researching mental health, suicide, and substance use disorders. On this podcast, we decode the science of mood disorders through discussions with a leading expert in the field, Dr. Madhukar Trivedi. We’re here to change the way we think and talk about depression, in an accessible, approachable way. Created by The Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care in Dallas, TX. The opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of UT Southwestern, the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the UT System, or the state. Tune in for episodes on related topics and make sure to follow us on social media @UTSW_CDRC
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
This episode, hosted by Kathryn Forbes, features Marcellina Melvin, MA, LPC—the Deputy Director of The Hackett Center for Mental Health—in conversation with Dr. Madhukar Trivedi about health disparities among communities of color and the research and public policy initiatives that work to improve our mental health care system and advance health equity.
The Hackett Center for Mental Health is a regional center of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. For more information, visit: thehackettcenter.org
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
What really IS depression? What does depression research entail? How does research work, who benefits from it, why is participation so important, and how can we progress it even further? If you’ve ever wondered how research studies are conducted, this episode is for you! Episode 5 features special guests Dr. Manish Jha, Dr. Geoffrey Obel, and Dr. DeWanda Harris Trimiar in discussion about research study protocols, diversity in participation, safety and privacy, and community research design.
Dr. Manish Jha serves as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the CDRC, and has the endowed title of the O’Donnell Brain Institute Clinical Neuroscience Scholar. Dr. Jha is conducting clinical research that aims to identify the biological mechanisms of depression, anxiety and substance use disorders to inform the development of novel treatments. In addition to his research and educational activities, Dr. Jha maintains an active clinical practice focusing on evidence-based interventions for difficulty-to-treat depressive and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Geoffrey Obel has been advancing research and knowledge in public health for over 10 years, working with organizations to develop policies, procedures and programs that facilitate improved public health outcomes. Now, he serves as a National Project Director for the Innovative Development Research Engagement Manual (I-DREM) at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, working to increase recruitment and retention of diverse populations in Randomized Clinical Trials and Non-Experimental Studies.
Dr. DeWanda Harris Trimiar has her bachelor’s in social work, a master’s in Human Service Counseling, and a PhD in Counseling & Psychological Studies with a concentration in Research. She currently serves as a Research Patient Navigator and Recruitment and Retention Specialist for the Texas Node of the National Institute of Drug Abuse’s Clinical Trials Network. Here, Dr. Trimiar helps identify areas of interest for clinical trials, acts as a liaison for participants, and serves as Program Director for the RMIST study, developing the protocol and aiding in understanding of the science supporting the research.
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Kathryn Forbes interviews Dr. Madhukar Trivedi and special guest Tom Osborne, the co-founder and CEO of Shamiri Institute, about evidence-based youth interventions. This discussion includes topics such as contextual and cultural understanding of mental health approaches, the meaning of stigma, and the impact of peer support. The Shamiri Institute is a youth-led organization that provides affordable, evidence-based and personalized mental health care to young people across Sub-Saharan Africa.
To learn more about the Shamiri Institute, visit their website www.shamiri.institute and check out Tom Osborne’s TED Talk.
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Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Kathryn Forbes interviews Dr. Madhukar Trivedi and special guest Kelly Davis, Associate Vice President of Peer and Youth Advocacy at Mental Health America, about youth lived experiences, community networks, and research. Kelly opens up honestly about her own mental health journey, her experience navigating the mental healthcare landscape, and how this has all led to the amazing work she does today. Learn about the ways that we can advance mental health services and support for youth, in schools and beyond.
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
What is the difference between mental illness and mental health? How can we make the shift from being reactive to being proactive? How can we promote recovery of the whole person, rather than just treat the symptoms? In this episode, Kathryn Forbes interviews Dr. Madhukar Trivedi and Dr. Anne Fuller about strategies to reduce risk, promote resilience, and ultimately prevent depression in adolescents. Learn about the importance of early identification and about CDRC research and outreach programs that are working to improve our understanding of youth mental health.
Anne Fuller, PhD joins us from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she is Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology. She received her Master's and PhD in Clinical Psychology with a child family subspecialty from Loyola University, Chicago, and completed her postdoctoral research with us at the CDRC.
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Kathryn Forbes interviews Dr. Madhukar Trivedi and three special guests—a clinical psychologist, a pediatrician, and a minister—about adolescent risk and the protective factors that can prevent mood disorders and promote mental health and well-being in adolescents. Matthew Housson PhD, Early Denison MD, and Andy Stoker PhD are all fathers who, together, have nearly 60 years of experience cultivating the minds, bodies, and spirits of children, parents, and families. To learn more, visit their website www.parentingforthepresent.com and listen to the Parenting for the Present podcast where they share best-practices and up-to-date research for practical, proactive parenting.
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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Catherine Huff interviews Dr. Manish Jha and Dr. Madhukar Trivedi. There has been a renewed interest in researching psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. But there is still much work to be done to understand this as a potential treatment. What is the mechanism by which psychedelics may work for depression? What are the risks associated with this kind of treatment? What has the research shown? What work needs to be done to have clear evidence of benefit and safety profiles? Dr. Jha has substantial expertise in the conduct of clinical trials and extensive clinical experience in providing care to patients with treatment-refractory psychiatric illnesses. His research uses functional neuroimaging and affective neuroscience experiments to elucidate the neurocircuit mechanisms in order to develop the next generation of circuit-specific treatments for psychiatric disorders. Dr. Jha was involved with studies investigating ketamine for people with major depressive disorder. Contact us at DecodingDepressionPodcast@UTSouthwestern.edu www.centerfordepression.org/
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Catherine Huff interviews Lisa Rigby, Executive Director of Woven Health Clinic, and our own Dr. Madhukar Trivedi, in this episode all about “Integrated Health Care.” How can we work together to better support comprehensive, integrated patient care and bring quality, affordable mental health care to communities around the country? Woven Health is a valued partner of the CDRC’s Mood Disorders Network, having implemented the VitalSign6 program with significant success in clinics across the DFW area. Learn more about Woven Health Clinic at www.wovenhealth.org Contact us at DecodingDepressionPodcast@UTSouthwestern.edu www.centerfordepression.org/
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Catherine Huff interviews Dr. Russell Toll, Dr. Andy Czysz, and Dr. Madhukar Trivedi in this episode "All About TMS." TMS is the acronym for transcranial magnetic stimulation. But what does that mean? How is it used as treatment for depression, and why does it work? Listen as the experts discuss. Andrew Czysz, MD, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the CDRC and UTSW’s outpatient psychiatry clinic. His research focuses on biomarker discovery for depression, as well as understanding and developing new treatments for mood and substance use disorders. In his clinical practice, Dr. Czysz evaluates and treats patients with treatment-resistant depression using innovative approaches including transcranial magnetic stimulation. Russell Toll, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the CDRC who serves as the research lead for the CDRC’s Electroencephalography (EEG) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS-EEG) programs. As a US Army combat veteran of the Iraq War, Dr. Toll works on solutions to depression and PTSD through his research on connectivity topographies of mood disorders. Contact us at DecodingDepressionPodcast@UTSouthwestern.edu www.centerfordepression.org/
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Kathryn Forbes interviews Sara Levinson, MPH, MSLOC and Dr. Madhukar Trivedi about the importance of self-monitoring and the work to reduce the burdens associated with mental health screening by putting the power in the hands of individuals. Active self-monitoring helps you quickly notice changes in your mental health, so that you can quickly take action. CDRC researchers designed the Evexia self-monitoring website to empower individuals to screen themselves regularly and track changes in their mental wellness over time. As Senior Project Manager and Head of the CDRC’s Mood Disorders Network (MDN), Sara Levinson works to implement the findings from CDRC research into real world settings. The MDN’s newest project, Evexia, is a tool developed by mental health professionals that empowers youth and adults alike to manage and monitor their mental health from anywhere, at anytime. Ready to get started? You can sign up today for this free and confidential service at www.centerfordepression.org