Ask the Doctor: Teleconference Series

NAMI's Ask the Doctor teleconference is a monthly series hosted by NAMI's Medical Director, Dr. Ken Duckworth. Typically, he is joined by another mental health professional or advocate who in turn presents on a topic in his or her area of expertise. Each month, two such calls are hosted; one focuses on adult issues, the other on child and adolescent issues.

To access these calls, dial 1 (888) 858-6021 and enter pass code 309918#. These calls are always held at 11 a.m. E.T. on scheduled dates unless otherwise noted. The Ask the Doctor schedule and previously recorded podcasts can be found below.

Upcoming Ask the Doctor Schedule

Adult-focused Issues

January 27, 2012: Dr. Ron Kessler, discussing "New epidemiological data on the incidence and course of child-adolescent mental disorders in the US: The National Comorbidity Survey Adolescent Supplement (NCS-A)”
February 24, 2012: Keris Jän Myrick, Ph.D., discussing "What Recovery Looks Like (tentative title). Keris was recently featured in the NY Times article, A High-Profile Executive Job as Defense Against Mental Ills.

Child and Adolescent-focused Issues

Feb. 2, 2012: SPRC Research to Practice Webinar, presentation on Bullying and Suicide Prevention. NOTE: This is not a NAMI Webinar

Recorded Ask the Doctor Podcasts

Past Schedule

Adult-focused Issues
Dec. 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. EST: Dr. Ken Duckworth, discussing a new website on psychosis.
Nov. 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. EST: Keris Jän Myrick, Ph.D., discussing "What Recovery Looks Like (tentative title). Keris was recently featured in the NY Times article, A High-Profile Executive Job as Defense Against Mental Ills.
October 28, 2011: Dr. Kenneth Wells, discussing "Partnering with Community Members and Agencies to Conduct Research to Improve Mental Health Services." (tentative title)
September 23, 2011: Dr. Ellen Frank, discussing "The Role of Circadian and Sleep-wake Factors in Bipolar Disorder."
July 22, 2011:Dr. Irving Gottesman, discussing "Applying Genetic Facts to Familial Concerns."
June 24, 2011: Dr. Albana Dassori on "Metabolic Syndrome."
May 27, 2011: Dr. Peter Buckley The Treatment of Schizophrenia
April 29, 2011: Dr. Matcheri S. Keshavan on "Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Schizophrenia."
 Resources recommended during call:

• www.brainbuilder.com
• www.cognitiveenhancementtherapy.com
• www.cetcleveland.org (featuring CET programs)

Child and Adolescent-focused Issues
Jan. 20, 2011: Joanne Riebschleger, Ph.D., discussing the needs of youth who have a parent living with mental illness, including effective programs that exist for these families.
November 18, 2011: Abigail Levrini, Ph.D., on "ADHD Coaches"
September 16, 2011: Major Sam Cochran, on "CIT for Youth"
June 17, 2011: Dr. Ken Duckworth, hosting an open-call discussion on children's mental health.
May 20, 2011:Dr. Myrna Weissman, on "Child and Adolescent Depression."
April 15, 2011: Dr. Ellen Liebenluft on "Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents."
March 18, 2011: Jane Perkins on Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT.)
February 18, 2011: NAMI on Integration of Mental Health and Primary Care.