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Healthy Minds With Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein aims to remove the stigma of mental illness and demonstrate that with help, there is hope. The series humanizes common psychiatric conditions through inspiring personal stories, as well as, experts sharing cutting edge information, including new-approaches and next-generation therapies in diagnostics, treatment and research.

The brain biology behind relapse; the role of social and economic factors on mental health
Self-reflection, connections, and more ways to improve neuroplasticity for healthy aging.
The psychologist and MacArthur Fellow shares her experience as a researcher and patient.
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Exploring the role of nutritional intervention and exercise to improve psychiatric symptoms.
A saliva lab test can predict how patients metabolize medications for more accurate prescribing.
Strategies to decrease suicide risk including folic acid and fast-acting medications; 988 hotline.
How optimism, a support system, and exercise helped a young man thrive after paralysis.
How stress and untreated depression impact the body’s inflammatory response.
A study of 11,000 subjects since age 10 uses MRI to track changes in the brain caused by addiction.
Neuroplastogens may treat depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and dementia without hallucinations.
How schools can help students with mental health screenings and a curriculum for resilience.
Cannabis misuse or addiction can trigger or worsen mental health symptoms, requiring co-treatment.
The musician/actor talks about the importance of a support network and advocating for resources.
Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions can help autistic children with communication.
A variety of therapies, medication and tracking tools can help mood instability between episodes.
Pioneering work turns stem cells into brain cells in cultures to potentially treat disorders.
Navigating the issues of mental illness diagnosis and competency for trial.
Symptom education for early intervention, and the benefits of a team approach with peer support.
Prioritizing early intervention and education plans to give autistic children more opportunity.
Assessing developmental history, degree of symptoms, eye contact, motor behaviors, and genetics.
Using mathematical models and brain imaging to understand bulimia nervosa and binge eating.
Cognitive behavior and virtual reality therapies for excessive acquisition, difficulty discarding.
How excessive alcohol use in adolescence causes temporary and permanent changes to brain function.
Goal-oriented care for Borderline Personality Disorder now has positive outcomes.
The biological impact on the brain of meditation and community in addition to traditional therapies.
Ketamine as effective treatment for depression; a synthetic hormone treats post-partum depression.
Blood tests that show biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease can delay onset of symptoms.
Treating psychosis with less side effects; psychedelics for depression; psychiatric use of GLP-1.
Diagnosing anxiety in adolescence can decrease the risk of other mental disorders.
Potential long-term effects of Covid on mental health include depression and anxiety.
A holistic approach to medical care for the homeless makes mental health a priority.
Understanding the risk factors for homelessness and the need for mental health support.
The unique symptoms of PTSD in youth, and treatments specific to children after trauma.
Coordinated care for adolescents experiencing hallucinations and other symptoms.
Brain scans revealing biological markers can aid with diagnosis & treatment of depression.
Prenatal choline supplements may offer prevention to decrease the risk of schizophrenia.
A ketogenic diet may help patients with bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.
Demystifying the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in youth.
Connections between diabetes, depression and bipolar disorder may influence treatment.
A program specialized in academics and life skills for neurodiverse children.
A support organization designed to give opportunities to people living with mental illness
Non-profit founded by families impacted by mental illness provides free resources.
The psychologist and MacArthur Fellow shares her experience as a researcher and patient.