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The Medical MindPsychNews Special Report: Validity in Psychiatric Diagnosis: Rethinking Mood DisordersIn this episode, Dr. Adrian Preda speaks with Dr. S. Nassir Ghaemi about the limitations of the DSM framework in diagnosing mood disorders and explores the case for returning to more valid, clinically grounded approaches. They discuss the historical context of manic-depressive illness, the role of mixed states and mood temperaments, and how reframing diagnoses can lead to more effective treatment. Read Dr. Ghaemi’s full report in Psychiatric News: Validity in Psychiatric Diagnosis: DSM and Mood Conditions PsychNews Special Report is a production of Psychiatric News, a media platform dedicated to serving as the pri...2025-06-1041 minThe Medical MindPsychNews Special Report: Validity in Psychiatric Diagnosis: Rethinking Mood DisordersIn this episode, Dr. Adrian Preda speaks with Dr. S. Nassir Ghaemi about the limitations of the DSM framework in diagnosing mood disorders and explores the case for returning to more valid, clinically grounded approaches. They discuss the historical context of manic-depressive illness, the role of mixed states and mood temperaments, and how reframing diagnoses can lead to more effective treatment. Read Dr. Ghaemi’s full report in Psychiatric News: Validity in Psychiatric Diagnosis: DSM and Mood Conditions PsychNews Special Report is a production of Psychiatric News, a media platform dedicated to serving as the pri...2025-06-1041 min
Presto Presto - Interviste e analisiPresto Presto - Interviste e Analisi di mercoledì 28/05/2025Francesco Giorgini ci racconta l'approvazione all'Assemblea nazionale della legge per il "diritto all'aiuto a morire", cosa dice, chi l'ha votata e quanta strada deve ancora fare per entrare in vigore. Diana Santini fa il punto sulla legge sul fine vita in Italia tra nuovi richiami della Consulta e il nulla di fatto in Senato a causa delle divisioni interne al governo. La relazione annuale della Dia ci spiega l'interesse negli appalti delle mafie, la capacità di adattamento agli affari della 'ndrangheta e la necessità di avere maggiori controlli raccontato da Enzo Ciconte docente all'Università di Pavia. "Vuoti di memoria. Brescia 28 mag...2025-05-2846 min
Tavis SmileyDr. Nassir Ghaemi Joins Tavis SmileyNoted Tufts University psychiatrist and author Dr. Nassir Ghaemi will talk about his work uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness, and preview his provocative forthcoming text about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.2025-05-2239 min
The Mad Genius ThesisA First-Rate Madness – Mental Illness and the Making of Great LeadersFirst-Rate Madness – Mental Illness and the Making of Great LeadersIn this episode ofThe Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we exploreFirst-Rate Madness: Mental Illness and Leadership by Nassir Ghaemi, a provocative examination of how bipolar disorder and depression may enhance leadership qualities. Through historical case studies of Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, and other crisis leaders, Ghaemi challenges the conventional wisdom that mental stability is a prerequisite for effective leadership. We discuss how traits like realism, empathy, resilience, and creativity—often associated with mental illness—helped certain leaders succeed where others failed. Does mental illness offer a hidden advantage in tim...2025-02-1229 min
Viides ValtaKeskus ei kestä uuden ilmestyksen valoa | Viides Valta 47Liity Viidennen Vallan Patreon-tukijaksi nyt!:https://www.patreon.com/viidesvalta?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkSeuraa meitä myös X:ssa:x.com/jarikuikanmakix.com/joetuottoJaksossa mainittu:Ted Kaczynski’s “In Defense of Violence”Georges Sorel’s Reflections on ViolenceAlvin Toffler’s Future ShockNassir Ghaemi’s A First-Rate Madness2024-12-301h 58
The Carlat Psychiatry PodcastPrecision in Psychiatry: Diagnosing, Treating, and Differentiating Core Psychiatric ConditionsToday, we delve into the complicated world of psychiatric diagnoses and their impact on treatment.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 11/11/2024Duration: 34 minutes, 20 secondsMark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa and Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPH, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.2024-11-1134 min
NightSide With Dan ReaQuestion 4. November 1st 2024Here in Massachusetts, Question 4 on the ballot asks voters whether to legalize psychedelics. This evening on NightSide, we welcome both sides of the issue to join us in conversation. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi representing the “No” campaign and Emily Oneschuck representing the “Yes” campaign join us to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!2024-11-0242 min
WBCA PodcastsTalk Of The NeighborhoodsOn the first half the show, City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune joins us. On the second half, a mini debate on ballot Question 4 about whether to legalize psychedelics for treatment and personal use. For the YES side is Emily Oneschuk, a Navy veteran and a spokesperson for MA for Mental Health Options. For the NO side, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, President of the MA Psychiatric Society.
2024-10-2554 minWBCA PodcastsTalk Of The NeighborhoodsOn the first half the show, City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune joins us. On the second half, a mini debate on ballot Question 4 about whether to legalize psychedelics for treatment and personal use. For the YES side is Emily Oneschuk, a Navy veteran and a spokesperson for MA for Mental Health Options. For the NO side, Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, President of the MA Psychiatric Society.
2024-10-2554 minNightSide With Dan ReaTo Legalize or Not Legalize Psychedelics…Massachusetts Ballot Question 4 ask voters whether to legalize certain natural psychedelics such as “magic mushrooms.” What’s your opinion on psychedelic substances? Dr. Nassir Ghaemi from the Coalition for Safe Communities, representing the “No” side of the issue joins us this evening to discuss Question 4!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!2024-10-1838 min
Boston Public Radio PodcastBest Of BPR 10/15: Ballot Question 4 Debate - Legalize PsychedelicsToday:We host a debate on Ballot Question 4 - whether to legalize certain psychedelic drugs. Representing Yes on 4: Emily Oneschuck from Massachusetts for Mental Health Options. Representing No on 4: Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, a psychiatrist and researcher specializing in depression and bipolar illness.2024-10-1527 minBoston Public Radio PodcastBPR Full Show 10/15: Legalizing Psychedelics?Ballot Question #4 debate with Emily Oneschuk, grassroots campaign director for Massachusetts for Mental Health Options, representing YES; and Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, professor of psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and clinical lecturer at Harvard Medical School, representing NOAttorney General Andrea Campbell spent the hour taking listener questions for Ask The AGCNN's John King discussed the latest national political headlinesWe ended the show discussing Trump's impromptu concert2024-10-152h 13
My Blog » lowe9^Download or Read epub A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness by S. Nassir Ghaemi AudiobookLink To Download : https://recomendedbook.com/?book=0143121332 To Read or Download A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness by S. Nassir Ghaemi Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Reading A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness Download A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental […]2024-10-0400 min
Renegade PsychInterview with Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPHThanks for listening. RENEGADE PSYCH NOW HAS A YOUTUBE CHANNEL; just search 'Renegade Psych' to find our page. Future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce our audio-only version as well, so view on YouTube, listen on other platforms, or don't do either, Life is full of choices! If you're passionate about what we do here at Renegade Psych, we're now on Patreon! If you’d like to support our work, you can! Or not... I'll continue putting out content as long as my other jobs pay the bills. Other things you can do: liking, commenting, and...2024-07-091h 17
Book Summaries 2024A First Rate Madness Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness Nassir GhaemiMany of us consider good mental health to be an important quality for leaders, whether they’re a nation’s president, a military general, or a CEO. However, in A First-Rate Madness, psychiatrist Nassir Ghaemi argues that mental illness can make leaders better fit to lead during crises and that mental illness contributed to the successes of historical leaders such as Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt. According to Ghaemi, if we better understand how conditions like depression and bipolar disorder can enhance leadership, we can lessen the cultural stigma surrounding mental illness.In this guide, we’ll def...2024-05-2201 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastInterviews with psychiatrists: Godehard Oepen MDSome questions for conversation in the chat and discussion:Dr. Oepen identified his favorite thinker in the field as Dr. Oliver Sacks, a neurologist. What do you think about his choice?The worst idea in psychiatry was the ideas of blaming the mother for mental conditions. Many clinicians, especially trained in the Freudian tradition, still tend to blame parents for the problems of their clients. Why? Is this acceptable?Dr. Oepen’s family suffered from the Nazi regime, and resisted it. Yet he was blamed by some people throughout his life for being Ge...2024-03-251h 02
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Title: A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness
Author: Nassir Ghaemi
Narrator: Adam Barr
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes
Release date: January 30, 2024
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
The New York Times bestseller “A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . .” —The Boston Globe “A provocative thesis . . . Ghaemi’s book deserves high marks for original thinking.” —The Washington Post “Provocative, fascinating.” —Salon.com Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hi...2024-01-309h 57
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Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hitler, and others. In A First-Rate Madness, Nassir Ghaemi, director of the Mood Disorders Program at Tufts Medical Center, offers a myth-shattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership and sets forth a controversial, compelling thesis: The very qualities...2024-01-309h 57Get New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mental Health & PsychologyA First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness by Nassir GhaemiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703166to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness
Author: Nassir Ghaemi
Narrator: Adam Barr
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes
Release date: January 30, 2024
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary:
The New York Times bestseller “A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . .” —The Boston Globe “A provocative thesis . . . Ghaemi’s book deserves high marks for original thinking.” —The Washington Post “Provocative, fascinating.” —Salon.com Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hitler, and...2024-01-309h 57
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Title: A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness
Author: Nassir Ghaemi
Narrator: Adam Barr
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes
Release date: January 30, 2024
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
The New York Times bestseller “A glistening psychological history, faceted largely by the biographies of eight famous leaders . . .” —The Boston Globe “A provocative thesis . . . Ghaemi’s book deserves high marks for original thinking.” —The Washington Post “Provocative, fascinating.” —Salon.com Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hi...2024-01-309h 57
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastBipolar General: An interview with General Gregg MartinAbout a year ago, I got to know General Gregg Martin. A decorated combat leader from the Iraq war, he had been forced to resign as president of the National Defense University about a decade ago, because of a severe manic episode. Up to then, he had a decades-long career as a successful military leader. His manic episode was followed by severe psychotic depression, psychiatric hospitalization, mistreatment with multiple antidepressants, and eventual full recovery on lithium. About a decade later, he’s telling his story in his new memoir, and on this podcast. Listen to his incredible ex...2023-12-141h 00
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionChatter: Manic Depression and Crisis Leadership with Nassir GhaemiConventional wisdom has long held that countries, and even businesses, should not be run by those suffering from mental illness, especially during times of war or other dramatic challenges. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, Director of the Mood Disorder Program at Tufts Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, disputes this notion. In his book A First-Rate Madness and other writings, he lays out a compelling case that in times of crisis, we are actually better off being led by mentally ill leaders than by mentally normal ones.David Priess and Nassir talked...2023-10-121h 21
The Lawfare PodcastChatter: Manic Depression and Crisis Leadership with Nassir GhaemiConventional wisdom has long held that countries, and even businesses, should not be run by those suffering from mental illness, especially during times of war or other dramatic challenges. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, Director of the Mood Disorder Program at Tufts Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, disputes this notion. In his book A First-Rate Madness and other writings, he lays out a compelling case that in times of crisis, we are actually better off being led by mentally ill leaders than by mentally normal ones.David Priess and Nassir talked...2023-10-121h 21
ChatterManic Depression and Crisis Leadership with Nassir GhaemiConventional wisdom has long held that countries, and even businesses, should not be run by those suffering from mental illness, especially during times of war or other dramatic challenges. Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, Director of the Mood Disorder Program at Tufts Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, disputes this notion. In his book A First-Rate Madness and other writings, he lays out a compelling case that in times of crisis, we are actually better off being led by mentally ill leaders than by mentally normal ones.David Priess and Nassir talked...2023-10-121h 21
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastKetamine and psychedelics: They're not transformativeKetamine and psychedelics are getting a lot of hype, but they won't live up to it. This episode explains why, the main reason being that these treatments are just symptomatic, like tylenol or aspirin, and not disease-modifying. They thus don't have long-term benefits. They are like super-tylenol, which is not transformative for psychiatry.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get full access to The Psychiatry Letter at ghaemi.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-2613 min
maeralyahelRead [epub]] A Clinician's Guide to Statistics and Epidemiology in Mental Health Measuring Truth and Uncertainty ^#DOWNLOAD@PDF^#**Download A Clinician's Guide to Statistics and Epidemiology in Mental Health: Measuring Truth and Uncertainty Full Edition,Full Version,Full Book**by S. Nassir GhaemiReading Now at : https://happyreadingebook.club/?book=052170958XORDOWNLOAD EBOOK NOW!Read PDF2023-09-1100 minThe Carlat Psychiatry PodcastThrowback Thursday: Neuroticism and SSRIs"I think that anxiety is the fever of psychiatry, not a disease, it's not a diagnosis, it's not an illness. It's just a symptom, usually of other illnesses or condition." - Nassir GhaemiCME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 09/07/2023Duration: 21 minutes, 46 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.2023-09-0721 min
Psychiatry Unboxed with TheKicksShrinkMinisode 45: Is Adult ADHD "Invalid"? One Prominent Psychiatrist Says So...Adult ADHD: myth...or reality? According to accomplished psychiatrist Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, MD, it's nothing more than a fabrication. But is he correct? In this video, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD embarks on a journey to dissect his arguments, sifts through the scientific evidence, and challenges this claim. With a careful exploration of Ghaemi's theories, and a deep dive into the intricacies of ADHD and mood disorders, we uncover new insights and address some persistent myths. But that's not all. We also shed light on how these misconceptions might impact those living with ADHD, and how redefining our understanding could...2023-07-2615 min
Manic in MiamiThe Electric Kool-Aid Anti-Depression Test, a Phenomenological Inquiry.exactly what the title says...
solo mini episode addressing Dr. Nassir Ghaemi and perspectives on the DSM, the phenomenological approach to treating depression and my thoughts and subjective experience with psychedelic treatment for depression.2023-05-0911 min
Solopreneur Grind PodcastThe Grind Mastermind: Episode 5Josh and Chris go live every 2nd week to discuss their businesses, recent progress, struggles and focus for the next few weeks.
In this episode we discuss:
- Facebook ad setup, visuals and testing
- Chat GPT for your business
- landing page improvements and redesign
- cold calling strategies
- email growth strategies
Resources we mentioned:
Never Finished by David Goggins
Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet David
The Everything Store and Amazon Unbound by Brad Stone
A First Rate Madness by S. Nassir...2023-04-0242 min
Executive EvolutionGetting Things Done in a System of Imperfect People with Wes Winham WinlerIn his first leadership role, Wes Winham Winler, now CEO and Founder of Woven, was the only software engineer at a startup, and it was his job to build a team. He was lucky with his first few hires, but struggled to lead them effectively. Over time and with some well-timed advice, he learned to leverage his team’s talents and give equal attention to the feeling side of leadership. In this episode, Wes shares how he leverages his own strengths and weaknesses to be a better leader and get more done through delegation. Listen in to hear...2023-03-3037 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastInvalidity of adult ADHD - Comments and repliesIn this podcast, I reply to some reactions on Twitter and by email to my prior podcast on the invalidity of adult ADD.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get full access to The Psychiatry Letter at ghaemi.substack.com/subscribe2023-03-0118 min
Book Club with Michael SmerconishDr. Nassir Ghaemi: "A First-Rate Madness"Does having a mental illness make a more effective leader? Michael talks with Tufts University's Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, author of "A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness." Original air date 25 August 2016. The book was published on 4 August 2011.2023-02-2220 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 10: The invalidity of "Adult ADD"Adult ADD is diagnosed frequently, but this podcast describes how it really represents other conditions, like mood or anxiety states or mood temperaments, or how it reflects normal inattention. For further reading, see: https://psychiatryletter.com/adult-add/Some of the cited articles are linked in that reading. All the sources also are referenced in SN Ghaemi, Clinical Psychopharmacology, Oxford University Press, 2019 in a detailed appendix chapter on ADD in children and adults. For further general reading and links to webinars and other educational materials, go to www.psychiatryletter.com2022-12-0116 min
Psych DebatesPsych Debate 14 | Critical Psychiatry and Diagnosis | Nassir Ghaemi, MDJoin us for another exciting discussion on psych debates, this time with Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, psychiatrist, researcher specializing, and author of A First-Rate Madness, among other books. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and also Lecturer on Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Join us as we discuss the DSM, RDC, Critical Psychiatry and more.
Check out The Psychiatry Letter: https://psychiatryletter.com/
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Summit to Talk AboutDamon.A.Cole - Hike yourself positiveDamon found himself without a job, going through a difficult relationship break up and homeless all in a short space of time. He had hit rock bottom and could see no way out. He had to re-frame his thinking and get out of the dark place he's found himself in. When you're living out of your car and showering at the gym there's only one thing for it - make it a car camping adventure! That's what Damon did and spent his free time hiking and clearing his head until he managed to get back on track. 2022-10-241h 06
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 9: Serotonin hypothesis of depression and the "chemical imbalance" theory: Much ado about littleThe serotonin hypothesis of depression is false and it really doesn't matter much. The "chemical imbalance" approach to understanding and explaining medications if far too simplistic, to the point of simply being false. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get full access to The Psychiatry Letter at ghaemi.substack.com/subscribe2022-09-2716 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 8: Why DSM is mostly falseDSM is the diagnostic system of psychiatry, currently in its 5th revision. This podcast discusses why it is mostly false scientifically, and why it is important to change it. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3799243/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0004867413519504https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/requiem-dsmhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mood-swings/201301/dsm-5-if-you-dont-the-effects-look-the-causes--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get full access to The Psychiatry L...2022-09-1219 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 7: Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), American football, and the lithium cure: An interview with Jim ScarboroughChronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is an illness that occurs with concussions and subconcussive impacts, leading to depression, manic symptoms, anger, aggression, suicidality, headaches, cognitive impairment, and eventually dementia. I have proposed that lithium can treat or prevent CTE. In this episode, I explain why and interview Jim Scarborough, who describes his family's struggle with CTE in their son and his decision to begin lithium treatment. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30748078/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get full ac...2022-08-0150 min
How'd You Get THAT Job?!Dyslexia and delivering the punchline: A comedian's storyLiz Miele is a comedian with dyslexia. She has an eye for spotting comedy in her daily life, and a thousand jokes up her sleeve. Being a comedian fits perfectly with her creative, storytelling brain. Her material comes straight from her experiences — like repeating the phrase “commitmentless sperm” until she can say it smoothly on stage. She puts having dyslexia and all that comes with it in the spotlight. Liz was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age. Growing up, she considered herself a “con artist” who learned to show teachers what they wanted to see. It wasn’t until...2022-07-2028 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 6: Psychiatric drugs: Symptomatic versus disease-modifyingI discuss my recent article defining psychiatric drugs in two categories: those that improve symptoms and those that affect the underlying disease process. Most psychiatric drugs are symptomatic, and not disease-modifying, and thus should be used less and short-term, in my view. Disease modifying drugs should be used more and long-term. They include lithium and other mood stabilizers. The article has generated some discussion on the internet, including some claims with which I don't agree. The podcast describes and clarifies the concept. The article can be found here:h...2022-07-0818 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 5: ADD and amphetamines: Harmful treatments for an invalid diagnosis?I discuss my perspective that the diagnosis of ADD, in children and adults, is not scientifically valid, and give reasons why. I also explain that amphetamines, including methylphenidate (Ritalin, Adderall, which is an amphetamine), are biologically harmful to the brain and have other harms. Sources for this podcast are below:SN Ghaemi, Clinical Psychopharmacology, Oxford University Press, 2019 - see appendix on ADDhttps://www.psychiatryletter.net/education/adderall-amphetamineshttps://www.psychiatryletter.net/education/adult-adhd-misconceptionshttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2522749https://jamanetwork.com/journals...2022-06-1920 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 4: Lithium - An ignored solution to suicide?Recently the country musician Naomi Judd, who had been open about years of severe mood illness, died by suicide. Suicide rates are increasing, yet a simple proven solution is being ignored: Lithium, the only drug proven to prevent suicide. Listen to learn more. Sources mentioned:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24919696/https://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f3646.full.pdf+htmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34787653/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get f...2022-05-1920 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 3: Suicide and serotonin reuptake inhibitors - What a recent New Yorker article missedDo serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) increase the risk of suicide? Why do child psychiatrists keep prescribing them despite a FDA black box warning? A recent New Yorker article highlights the problem of teen suicide, but it missed the key treatment mistakes. Sources cited:https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/04/11/the-mystifying-rise-of-child-suicidehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16520440/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get full access to The Psychiatry Letter at ghaemi.substack.com/subscribe2022-04-2719 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 2: Let's talk about depressionWhat is depression? How can you tell when it's an illness, or needs medication treatment, and when it isn't an illness, or needs psychotherapy? Source:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22370491/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get full access to The Psychiatry Letter at ghaemi.substack.com/subscribe2022-04-2618 min
The Ghaemi Psychiatry PodcastEpisode 1. Introduction to the Ghaemi psychiatry podcastWelcome. In this first episode, I tell you a little about my background and begin with a discussion of some basic ideas about psychiatry, such as when to use medications and when to use psychotherapies. Join us for this first episode, and stick around for future ones!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nassir-ghaemi/support Get full access to The Psychiatry Letter at ghaemi.substack.com/subscribe2022-04-2509 min
Four Minute AudiobooksA First-Rate Madness by S. Nassir Ghaemi - Summary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1407 min
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 21: Diana Gruver and Laura FabryckyJen is joined by two great guests to continue discussing the theme of our previous episode: reading and mental wellness. This time, her conversation partners look at this important topic through the lens of church history.Diana Gruver writes about spiritual formation and discipleship in the everyday. She is the author of Companions in the Darkness: Seven Saints Who Struggled with Depression and Doubt. Laura Fabrycky is an American writer, diplomatic spouse, and mother of three. Her book, Keys to Bonhoeffer’s Haus, is a historically grounded memoir of her experience as a volunteer guide at...2021-02-1546 min
The Fuel Your Legacy ShowEpisode 202: Where Do You Fall On The Spectrum Of Mental Illness? - Kseniya KniazevaI believe in re-writing our concepts of mental illness, I can not only inspire those of us with the Scarlet Letters of the DSM to view ourselves as geniuses versus the aberrant sick, and also teach us how to heal the mind, body, and spirit to come into mental balance and harness the full use of our mental gifts to change the world (whatever that may mean to each of us).Connect with Kseniya Kniazeva at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kacee.kniazevaWebsite: kissheal.comWebsite: kissingtheworldwhole.comRecommended Books...2020-07-3151 min
OZY MEDIANassir Ghaemi Lecture NotesNassir Ghaemi Lecture Notes by OZY Media2020-05-2301 min
PQU PodcastEpisódio #83 - Dez Verdades da PsicofarmacologiaNos prolegômenos do livro “Clinical Psychopharmacology: Principles and practice”, do Nassir Ghaemi, lançado no primeiro semestre de 2019, lista dez falácias e dez verdades da Psicofarmacologia. Nesse episódio apresentamos e comentamos uma a uma as verdades. É útil e benéfico, em tempos de tantas fake news, revisitar conceitos legítimos que, devidamente respeitados, contribuem para a boa prática clínica.2019-08-1422 min
PQU PodcastEpisódio #82 - Dez Falácias da PsicofarmacologiaNos prolegômenos do livro “Clinical Psychopharmacology: Principles and practice”, lançado no primeiro semestre de 2019, Nassir Ghaemi lista dez falácias e dez verdades da Psicofarmacologia. Nesse episódio apresentamos e comentamos uma a uma as falácias. Não concordamos com todas, mas é inegável que a argumentação do autor merece respeito e nos obriga a refletir. Algumas inclusive colocam em cheque o que temos advogado como boa prática clínica em diversos episódios do PQU Podcast.2019-08-0731 min
The KPRC"Toward a Hippocratic Psychopharmacology" with Prof. Nassir Ghaemi and Dr. Mohammed AlsuwaidanIn our final event of this season, Dr Nassir Ghaemi joins us in a skype discussion on a paper he published entitled "Toward a Hippocratic Pschopharmacolgy". The session was moderated by psychiatrist Dr Mohammed Alsuwaidan, and was organized by the KPRC. This discussion was held in Kuwait City, May 9, 2019.
For more information on KPRC visit our instagram @kuwaitpsychclub
For more information on the Kuwait Board of Psychiatry visit kbpsych.org2019-05-101h 08
Future PerfectHow our drinking water could help prevent suicideLithium is a potent drug used to treat bipolar disorder, but it’s also the third element in the periodic table, and you can find tiny amounts in most drinking water. Scientists have discovered something remarkable: In areas where the tap water has more lithium, fewer people seem to die by suicide. That raises a big question: Should we put small amounts of lithium in the drinking water? Can we afford not to? ––– Further reading: Anna Fels’s op-ed “Should We All Take a Bit of Lithium?” in the New York Times Nassir Ghaemi and colleagues review the evidence on trace lithi...2018-10-2421 min
Stand Up Speak UpBurst the Bubble: Uncovering the Link Between Leadership and Mental IllnessIt takes a special person to be a leader. One thing historians have questioned for years is the apparent mental instability of both great and terrible leaders alike. Do the qualities that mark those with mood disorders also make for a strong leader? What traits are common among them? Nassir Ghaemi looks at this very topic in his book, A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness. Ghaemi is an academic psychiatrist, author, and Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He’s written a number of books on mental illness and mood d...2018-02-2749 min
A Better World with Mitchell J. RabinTrump’s Mental Health – A Roundtable with Mental Health ExpertsMany Americans, world leaders & people everywhere are deeply concerned about what seems to be the mental clarity and fitness of the newly-elected President ofthe U.S.Donald Trump.
Without formal means required by law to evaluate Presidential candidates or any other elected official, we rely upon our own sense of assessment as well as those of professionals to arrive at a deeper understanding of what we may be dealing with here. With numerous nations with nuclear capability, with the mounting effects of Climate Change across the planet such as drought, food shortages, rising sea-levels and numerous wars in motion at any g...2017-03-301h 15
The Sweet Adversity Podcast: Entrepreneurship/Adversity/LifestyleSA 047: Dr. Nassir Ghaemi on the Advantages of Mental IllnessIn this episode, I interview Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, an academic psychiatrist. We talk about the benefits of mental illness, about adversity and how we’re able to build resilience, and many other things about mental illness and mental health. Guest Bio: Nassir Ghaemi MD MPH is an academic psychiatrist specializing in mood illnesses, depression and bipolar…
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Up Front RadioNew America Now - Oct. 21, 2011This Week: Gabriela Villareal from the CPIC grades Gov. Brown's performance on immigration issues + Nassir Ghaemi's new book looks at the "beneficial" mental illnesses of our famous leaders + Simon Winder treks through Germany's past to discover a culture not all that different from ours + Hamid Naficy has just released a difinitive boook on the history of Iranian cinema.2013-01-2300 min
One Hour AT A TimeSpecial Encore Presentation: Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Historical and Cutting-Edge Perspectives with Guest S. Nassir Ghaemi, MD MPHOur guest today will talk about his work with bipolar disorder, including his ideas about the evidence for a causal relationship between substance use and bipolar, the role of diagnosis in mental health treatment and models for working with young adults with bipolar. Dr. Ghaemi will also discuss available treatments for people and their families. More information about Dr. Ghaemi and his work can be found on his website www.tuftsmood.com2012-04-0958 minOne Hour AT A TimeUnderstanding Bipolar Disorder: Historical and Cutting-Edge Perspectives with Guest S. Nassir Ghaemi, MD MPHOur guest today will talk about his work with bipolar disorder, including his ideas about the evidence for a causal relationship between substance use and bipolar, the role of diagnosis in mental health treatment and models for working with young adults with bipolar. Dr. Ghaemi will also discuss available treatments for people and their families. More information about Dr. Ghaemi and his work can be found on his website www.tuftsmood.com2012-01-3058 min
How to Get Audiobook in Radio & TV, Great InterviewsThe Bob Edwards Show, Nassir Ghaemi and Peter Carlson, September 15, 2011 by Bob Edwards | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Bob Edwards Show, Nassir Ghaemi and Peter Carlson, September 15, 2011
Author: Bob Edwards
Format: Original Recording
Length: 57 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-15-11
Publisher: XM Satellite Radio
Genres: Radio & TV, Great Interviews
Summary:
Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, the director of the Mood Disorders Program at Tufts Medical Center, argues in his book A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness that when the world is in crisis, mentally ill leaders are our best hope.
Then, Peter Carlson isnt sure which anecdote it was that turned him...2011-09-1557 min
Get Free Audiobook in History, WorldA First-Rate Madness by Nassir Ghaemi | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: A First-Rate Madness
Author: Nassir Ghaemi
Narrator: Sean Runnette
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-22-11
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Genres: History, Political
Summary:
Here, Nassir Ghaemi draws from the careers and personal plights of such notable leaders as Lincoln, Churchill, Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., JFK, and others from the past two centuries to build an argument at once controversial and compelling: the very qualities that mark those with mood disordersrealism, empathy, resilience, and creativityalso make for the best leaders in times of...2011-08-2210h 25