APA’s Medical Mind Podcast covers the latest in psychiatric medicine and emerging trends in the field of mental health care. APA members and other health care professionals provide insight into the intersection between mind, brain and body. The Medical Mind is the home for all of APA’s podcast content, and features new series and as well as highlights from AJP Audio, Finding our Voice, Psychiatric Services from Pages to Practice, and more.
8 Results
Breaking the Silence, Addressing Youth Suicide: APA Women's Caucus
In this episode of Breaking the Silence from APA’s More Equity in Mental Health series, Dr. Laika Rose Simeon-Thompson sits down with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Anjali Gupta to explore how depression affects teen girls and young women. Dr. Gupta explains what is happening in the adolescent brain, how social media and generational trauma shape risk, and why supportive schools, families, and mentors can be lifesaving. They also discuss barriers to care, what emergency departments are seeing on the front lines, and practical messages for parents, educators, and communities that want to show up for girls in crisis. Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of both the vulnerabilities and the strengths of this generation of young women.
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Suicide En Español
En este episodio de Breaking the Silence, la Dra. Ruby Castilla-Puentes y la Dra. Tatiana Falcone hablan sobre la prevenciĂłn del suicidio entre los jĂłvenes hispanos. Basándose en investigaciones clĂnicas y en años de experiencia, la Dra. Falcone destaca las primeras señales de alerta, el estigma cultural, las barreras para recibir atenciĂłn mĂ©dica y los tratamientos emergentes, como la terapia CAMS y la terapia con ketamina. Juntas, enfatizan el poder de la educaciĂłn familiar, la atenciĂłn mĂ©dica adaptada a la cultura y el diálogo abierto para reducir el riesgo y fomentar la esperanza dentro de las comunidades latinas.
Breaking the Silence, Addressing Youth Suicide Ep. 6: LGBTQ+
In this episode of APA's Breaking the Silence series, Dr. Pratik Bahekar and Dr. Melvin Oatis delve into the complex and urgent issue of suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth. Drawing from their clinical experience, they explore the impact of stigma, bullying, and systemic barriers, while also highlighting protective factors like community support, affirming clinical care, and chosen family. The conversation offers practical insights for parents, educators, clinicians, and policymakers committed to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and reducing suicide risk.
Breaking the Silence, Addressing Youth Suicide Ep. 5: IMG Caucus
In this episode of Breaking the Silence, Dr. Raman Marwaha—chair of the APA's International Medical Graduate (IMG) Caucus, is joined by Dr. Rama Rao for a thought-provoking conversation about youth suicide, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience. Dr. Rao shares his personal and professional journey, exploring the impact of intergenerational trauma, acculturation stress, and the importance of humility and humanity in clinical care. Drawing from history, psychoanalysis, and lived experience, he emphasizes the role of empathy, cultural understanding, and community in suicide prevention, particularly among immigrant youth and families.
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Suicide: Hispanic Caucus
This episode of Breaking the Silence examines the youth suicide crisis with a focus on Hispanic communities. Dr. Ruby Castilla-Puentes and Dr. Tatiana Falcone discuss cultural stigma, barriers to care, and how depression is often misunderstood or dismissed. They explore the role of social media, trauma, and chronic illness in suicidality, along with Dr. Falcone’s research on biological markers like serotonin and inflammatory proteins. The conversation highlights evidence-based treatments such as CAMS and emphasizes the importance of early intervention, family engagement, and fostering hope for recovery.
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Suicide Ep. 3: Black Caucus
In this episode of Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Suicide, Dr. Jonathan Shepherd sits down with Dr. Michele Reid, a seasoned community psychiatrist and advocate, to explore youth suicide prevention through the lens of community mental health. Dr. Reid shares insights from decades of work in Michigan's public mental health system, emphasizing the importance of the Zero Suicide framework, early screening, culturally responsive care, and outreach to Black communities through schools, churches, and barbershops. She also highlights barriers to care—like stigma, transportation, and insurance—and champions the role of peer support specialists in reaching underserved youth. This conversation offers a roadmap for real, community-rooted solutions.
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Suicide Ep. 2: Asian Caucus
In this episode of Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Suicide, Dr. Krysti Vo is joined by Dr. Poojajeet Khaira, a psychiatry resident and APA Foundation Leadership Fellow, for a powerful discussion on the rising suicide rates among Asian American youth.
Breaking the Silence, Addressing Youth Suicide Ep. 1: American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian
In this premiere episode of Breaking the Silence: Addressing Youth Suicide, part of the APA’s Moore Equity in Mental Health podcast series, host Dr. Helen Blaisdell Brennan speaks with Dr. Dale Walker, a Cherokee psychiatrist and Director of the One Sky Center.