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NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryThe Next Big BreakthroughWhat if mental health care worked more like cancer treatment—tailored to the individual, informed by biology, and driven by data?Charles Marmar, MD, Chair of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, takes us through the latest advances in precision psychiatry. From brain imaging to digital phenotyping, Dr. Marmar outlines the tools shaping a future where treatment is fully customized. He also shares stories from the front lines: a patient whose depression was treated with the help of a brain biopsy, why PTSD and depression aren’t one-size-fits-all, and how quantum computing could radically accelerate psychiatric rese...2025-05-2143 min
NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryThe Schizophrenia Puzzle is SolvableThere’s a care model for schizophrenia that actually works—why isn’t it everywhere? On this episode, W. Gordon Frankle, MD, MBA, Vice Chair of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, shares how his team in Brooklyn is building a new model for treating serious mental illness—one rooted in long-term, relationship-driven, team-based care. From wraparound services to precision psychiatry, this conversation explores what happens when you bring humanity, structure, and innovation to a population too often left behind.Also discussed:The first novel schizophrenia drug in over 50 years (Cobenfy)Why clozapine is underused—and how th...2025-05-1438 min
NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryHow Psychedelics Rewire the BrainHow could a single psychedelic treatment cause lasting change? Joshua Siegel, MD, PhD, is on a mission to find out. A leading expert on neuroimaging and neuropsychopharmacology at NYU Langone’s Center for Psychedelic Medicine, Dr. Siegel unpacks how psilocybin may spark neuroplasticity and reshape the depressed brain. He also gives us an inside look at the race to develop non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analogs. Dr. Siegel is an assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.🔍 Topics Covered:00:00 Introduction00:15 Dr. Siegel's Current Work01:01 Past Research and Human Psilocybin Imaging Study02...2025-05-0732 min
NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryCan AI Help Prevent PTSD?What if a simple conversation in the emergency room could reveal who’s most at risk for PTSD before symptoms even begin? Katharina Schultebraucks, PhD, shares her innovative work on using machine learning to forecast mental health outcomes and explains how AI could revolutionize how we detect, prevent, and treat psychiatric disorders. Dr. Schultebraucks is Co-Director of the Computational Psychiatry Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.🔍 Topics Covered00:00 Introduction00:23 Current Work and Research Focus01:29 Objective Measures in Psychiatry02:50 Predicting PTSD Risk0...2025-04-3030 min
NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryADHD at School: What Actually HelpsHow do you help a child with ADHD stay organized, on task, and confident in school? Richard Gallagher, PhD, a child and adolescent psychologist at NYU Langone Health, shares groundbreaking research on organizational skills training for children with ADHD—a behavioral treatment that’s changing lives and improving classroom performance. This episode dives into how executive functioning challenges manifest in real life, the strengths (and limits) of technology, and the power of parent training and therapeutic coaching to help children thrive.Dr. Richard Gallagher is Associate Professor in the Department of Chil...2025-04-2329 min
NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryThe Hidden Adult ADHD CrisisADHD isn’t just a childhood condition—many adults go undiagnosed for years. Lenard Adler, MD, Director of the Adult ADHD Program at NYU Langone Health, breaks down the nuances of ADHD in adults, the challenges of proper diagnosis, and the latest treatments available. Learn about his research, the screening tools his team has developed, and what’s on the horizon for adult ADHD care.🔍 Topics Covered:00:00 Introduction00:44 Dr. Adler’s Current Research Focus01:47 Importance of Proper Assessment03:44 Challenges in Diagnosing Adult ADHD06:15 Gender Differences in ADHD Diagnosis07:51 Impact of A...2025-04-1635 min
NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryHow to Make Addiction Care RoutineDespite affecting more Americans than diabetes, substance use is often left out of routine medical care. In this episode, NYU Langone Health’s Jennifer McNeely, MD—a clinician investigator, primary care and addiction medicine physician—explains why that must change. From the surprising history behind addiction’s exclusion from mainstream medicine to the innovative screening tools shaping the future of care, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in addiction care and healthcare policy.Jennifer McNeely, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and co-director of the Section...2025-04-0929 min
NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryThe Key to Effective Addiction CareWhat makes addiction treatment truly effective? Behavioral scientist Charles Neighbors, MBA, PhD, shares groundbreaking research on the importance of therapeutic relationships, harm reduction, and human connection—love!—in treating substance use disorders. Dr. Neighbors is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Population Health, and Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.💡 Topics Covered00:00 Introduction to Dr. Charles Neighbors01:37 The biggest challenges in addiction treatment02:24 The Importance of Therapeutic Relationships05:59 Defining “good treatment” and why love matters08:05 The role of therapeutic alliance in patient outcomes14:06 Barriers to change in addictio...2025-04-0234 min
NYU Langone Insights on PsychiatryAddiction (with Petros Levounis, MD, MA)Dr. Petros Levounis is President of the American Psychiatric Association and a leader in addiction research. He joins host Thea Gallagher, PsyD, to talk about the latest in addiction medicine, the state of the opioid crisis, the growing problem of technology addiction, and the promise and risks of psychedelic medicine. He also shares his hopes for the future of psychiatry, including better integration of diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes for people with mental health disorders.00:00 Introduction to NYU Langone Insights on Psychiatry00:16 Dr. Levounis's role and priorities as APA president00:46 The State of Addiction Medicine02:12...2024-01-3036 min
The Anxiety Savvy PodcastExposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD: A Deeper Dive with Dr. Thea Gallagher | Episode 12Dr. Thea Gallagher joins me in this episode to talk in more depth about exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) therapy for OCD. Specifically, we discuss the importance of ritual prevention, why we need to overshoot normal when treating OCD, the rationale for imaginal exposure, and so much more.___About Dr. Gallagher: Thea Gallagher, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health in New York City. She is an expert in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including OCD, a frequent...2021-12-1400 min