{"podcast":{"title":"NEI Podcast","slug":"nei-podcast-385769","podcast_index_feed_id":385769,"rss_url":"https://neiglobal.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://neiglobal.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/1/5/1/31517da328f1d7b288c4a68c3ddbc4f2/Artboard_1.png","author":"Neuroscience Education Institute","episode_count":287,"summary":"The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is committed to help raise the standard of mental health by providing imaginative medical education that focuses on the highest level of learning. Each episode offers an opportunity to learn about current issues in psychiatry from key opinion leaders in the medical field. NEI's Podcast would be of value to anyone with an interest in neuropsychiatric diseases and psychopharmacology.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T18:19:48.182138+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nei-podcast-385769"},"episode":{"title":"E279 - Sleep in Bipolar Disorder: Clinical Insights with Dr. Holly Swartz","slug":"e279-sleep-in-bipolar-disorder-clinical-insights-with-dr-holly-swartz","published_at":"2026-04-08T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nei-podcast-385769/e279-sleep-in-bipolar-disorder-clinical-insights-with-dr-holly-swartz","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nei-podcast-385769","url":"https://neiglobal.libsyn.com/e279-sleep-in-bipolar-disorder-clinical-insights-with-dr-holly-swartz","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/neiglobal/202604_Swartz_A01SD.mp3?dest-id=507143","summary":"In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Holly Swartz about the critical role of sleep and circadian rhythms in bipolar disorder, including how sleep disturbance can function as both a symptom and trigger of mood episodes. They discuss how clinicians can better assess sleep to identify early warning signs of relapse, along with practical strategies for intervention, including applying principles of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), choosing between behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for insomnia, and avoiding sleep medications that may destabilize mood. The episode offers a clinically focused approach to improving relapse prevention through better sleep management. Holly A. Swartz, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, Director of the Center for Advanced Psychotherapy, and Medical Director of the Depression and Manic Depression Prevention Program. An internationally recognized expert in bipolar disorder treatment, she is President of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders and known for advancing Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), an evidence-based approach targeting sleep, circadian rhythms, and mood stabilization to prevent relapse. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York . Resources The Social Rhythm Therapy Workbook for Bipola r Disorder Bipolar II Disor d er Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy – i p srt . org Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – dbsalliance.org Save $100 on reg…","meta_description":"In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Holly Swartz about the critical role of sleep and circadian rhythms in bipolar disorder, including how sl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3014,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nei-podcast-385769/episodes/e279-sleep-in-bipolar-disorder-clinical-insights-with-dr-holly-swartz/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nei-podcast-385769/e279-sleep-in-bipolar-disorder-clinical-insights-with-dr-holly-swartz.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}