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USPC2011

Video: Delaying Symptom Deterioration in Alzheimer Dementia

December 17, 2011
  • Anton Porsteinsson, MD

Anton Porsteinsson, MD, discusses some specifics for fine-tuning the care of patients with Alzheimer disease. Here: optimizing physical health and mental stimulation and promoting a brain-healthy diet and aerobic exercise.

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Video: Stimulants in Alzheimer Dementia: What Role in Early Disease?

December 17, 2011
  • Anton Porsteinsson, MD

Can stimulants increase function in people with early stage Alzheimer disease? Here, Anton Porsteinsson, MD, discusses the pros and cons.

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Video: Determinants of Alzheimer Disease -- Is Our Destiny Genetic?

December 17, 2011
  • Anton Porsteinsson, MD

In this video, Anton Porsteinsson, MD, discusses some of the causative factors of Alzheimer disease: genetics, environment, personality. He goes on to explain that although there are clear determinants for AD, there are preventive actions that can be taken to delay the onset of disability.

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Video: Neuroimaging. . . Is It Still a Research Tool in Psychiatry?

November 30, 2011
  • Jair C. Soares, MD


Neuroimaging… is it still a research tool in psychiatry, or is it ready for prime time? In this video, Jair Soares, MD, of the University of Texas at Houston, touches on the main brain imaging techniques and their possible uses in mental health practice.

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Video: Medical and Behavioral Models to Manage Aggression in Youth

November 30, 2011
  • Robert Hendren, DO


Aggressive behavior is one of the most frequent reasons for consultation with a mental health professional in community-based settings. Dr Hendren presents a neurodevelopmental model for the assessment and treatment of aggression in youths.

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Video: Medical Malpractice: A Focus on Technology

November 30, 2011
  • Carla Rodgers, MD


Many health care professionals do not know how standards of care and medical malpractice are determined. This lack of knowledge can result in either inadequate communication or defensive medical treatment. Dr Rodgers reviews malpractice standards and addresses issues regarding technologies such as email, social networking, and cyber-treatment.

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Video: Treating the Whole Patient: Reversing the Long Day’s Journey Into Night: Mind-Body Perspectives on Treatment-Resistant Depression

November 30, 2011
  • Jon W. Draud, MD, MS


The goal of treating the whole patient, ie, integrating the mind-body connection into mental health care inititiatives, is to provide health care professionals with tactics to effectively identify interdependent conditions of the mind and body that impair psychiatric well-being, as well as strategies for successful treatment and management options in the clinical setting to improve patient care, outcomes, and overall wellness.

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Video: The Sense of Humor and Mental Health

November 30, 2011
  • Doris Greenberg, MD


The subtleties of the sense of humor may reveal alterations in mental status, yet it is often overlooked when assessing patients. It is a valuable area of inquiry and may shed light on problems of social relatedness as well as highlight resilience and coping mechanisms. Dr Greenberg discusses the use of the sense of humor in assessing well-being and how to use the sense of humor therapeutically.

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Video: Sexual Desire and Its Deficiencies

November 22, 2011
  • Stephen B. Levine, MD


Diminishing libido is a symptom of depression, but antidepressants do not always restore sexual interest. Loss of desire may be the cause of depression, not its consequence. Dr Levine explains the nature of sexual desire and its relationship to arousal including the various biogenic, psychogenic, interpersonal, and cultural factors that contribute to problems associated with sexual desire.

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Video: Perinatal Anxiety Disorders: Risks, and Treatment Options

November 17, 2011

Perinatal anxiety disorders are common and pose risks to women and their offspring. Here, Laura Miller, MD, speaks briefly on panic disorder, PTSD, and OCD during pregnancy and post-partum, and she offers strategies for crafting effective treatment plans.


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