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 Covered
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Current Work and Research Focus
01:29 Objective Measures in Psychiatry
02:50 Predicting PTSD Risk
04:28 Early Preventive Interventions
05:47 Machine Learning in Mental Health
09:49 Challenges and Surprises in Research
22:46 Burnout in Emergency Department Providers
27:17 Precision Psychiatry and Future Directions
29:35 Conclusion

📚 Related Resources
-Katharina Schultebraucks, PhD
-Computational Psychiatry Program in NYU Langone’s Department of Psychiatry
-“Dissecting racial bias in an algorithm used to manage the health of populations” by Ziad Obermeyer, et al
-PTSD Treatment at NYU Langone Health

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How 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 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Director of the Organization Skills Program.

🔍 Topics Covered

00:00 Introduction
00:19 Current Research on Organizational Skills
01:06 Executive Functioning and Practical Interventions
02:37 Impact of Interventions on ADHD
04:41 Expanding Research and Brain Connectivity
05:08 Medication and Organizational Skills
08:11 Technology in ADHD Assessment
15:39 Effective Parenting Styles for ADHD
23:10 Non-Pharmacological Treatments and Future Research
25:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

📚 Related Resources

👨‍⚕️More about Dr. Richard Gallagher
🔬 NYU Child Study Center
📘 “Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD” by Richard Gallagher, Howard B. Abikoff, and Elana G. Spira
📝 CHADD Parent Training Resources
📈 CDC ADHD Parent Guide

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ADHD 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 Introduction
00:44 Dr. Adler’s Current Research Focus
01:47 Importance of Proper Assessment
03:44 Challenges in Diagnosing Adult ADHD
06:15 Gender Differences in ADHD Diagnosis
07:51 Impact of ADHD on Lifespan
10:10 Comorbidities and Treatment Approaches
14:54 Medication and Treatment Strategies
21:15 Medication Shortages and Solutions
28:42 Recent Developments in ADHD Research
35:01 Screening and Diagnostic Tools
37:33 Conclusion

📚 Related Resources:

• Lenard A. Adler, MD (official bio)
• Adult ADHD Program at NYU Langone Health
• Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener
• Life expectancy and years of life lost for adults with diagnosed ADHD in the UK: matched cohort study | The British Journal of Psychiatry
• American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD)
• CHADD: ADHD Resources and Support

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