Mon, 19 November 2007 ![]() Former President of the American Academy of Psychiatry & The Law, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at New York Medical College, Prominent psychiatrist and expert in forensic and ethical issues, Past president of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health. Dr. Halpern is interviewed by 1. Does a psychiatrist have any role to play in the care of a convicted prisoner who is scheduled to be executed? 2.Are there any circumstances in which a psychiatrist should participate in the interrogation of a prisoner or in the assistance of military or civilian authorities who have this task? 3. Should smoked marijuana be legalized for medical care of patients?
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Sat, 14 July 2007 ![]() Alfred M. Freedman who was the 102nd President of the American Psychiatry Association is interviewed by Dr. Michael Blumenfield, Professor of Psychiatry at Comments[539] |
Tue, 15 May 2007
Dr. senior psychiatrist in the Department of Psychiatry at Hadassah the latest research on this technique for treating resistant or non-responsive depression to the usual antidepressant medications. Comments[246] |
Tue, 15 May 2007 Dr. Blumenfield interviews Dr. Myron Glucksman author of a new book titled Dreaming: An Opportunity for Change published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Dr. Glucksman , a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst discusses the meaning and purpose of dreams. Various types of dreams are reviewed as well as the author's ideas how dreams can be understood to help the dreamer to bring about internal and external change. Dr. Glucksman believes that dreams give a greater awareness of one's inner self, including our deepest feelings, conflicts, wishes and fears.
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