Schizophrenia and Medication
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, talks about the use of anti-psychotic medications in the treatment of schizophrenia. He notes that such medications can help to dissolve hallucinations, as well as help to order thoughts and...
Healthcare Equality
Professor of Law and Medicine Alex Capron talks about what he calls the "social obligation" to establish a healthcare system to which every American has equal access.
Treating Depression: First Steps
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, talks about first steps in treating depression. Initially, Dr. Leuchter explains, doctors look for symptoms that often accompany depression, such as problems with sleep, energy, appetite, se...
Depression and the Brain
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, talks about brain-mapping and other techniques for looking into the brain that may predict whether a patient suffering from depression is going to benefit from a particular treatment that's ...
Depression and Medication (Part Two)
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, talks about the link between the severity or frequency of depression episodes and the appropriate medication indicated. Dr. Leuchter notes that most of the available medications for depressi...
Progress in Treating Mental Illnesses
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, talks about progress in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and depression. Dr. Leuchter notes that in many instances, the symptoms of the illness are treated (with varying d...
Rehabilitating the Schizophrenic
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, explains that treating schizophrenia involves more than just medication. He talks about the importance of rehabilitation and re-integration into society, the family and normal relationships ...
Prolonging Life: Ethical and Legal Implications
Professor of Law and Medicine Alex Capron discusses some of the ethical issues pertaining to the care of dying patients, including decisions about when to stop treatment.
Depression: Available Treatments
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, talks about treatments available to treat depression. In general, Dr. Leuchter explains, there is a two-pronged approach used, consisting of psychotherapy, coupled with medication.
Depression and Medication (Part One)
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, explains that it often takes time for a patient to realize he or she is doing better after beginning medication. "Commonly, the first things to improve are symptoms, such as sleep anxiety (a...