Scot Bay, MD is Board Certified in Psychiatry, and has a private practice in Roswell, GA. He majored in Psychology at the University of Rochester and attended medical school at New York Medical College. He completed his residency in Psychiatry at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City. He was clinical director of an outpatient clinic at St. Vincent's Hospital in Harrison, New York until 1995 when he moved to Columbus, GA, where he was in private practice and was an assistant medical director at the Bradley Center of St. Francis. He moved to the Atlanta area in August of 1998.

Dr. Bay specializes in the evaluation and management of mood and anxiety disorders. He has lectured all over the Southeast regarding practical and innovative uses of psychiatric medications, and also has participated in clinical research regarding novel uses for current medications as well as potential new medications.

Dr. Bay is concerned with helping Radio Sandy Springs listeners cope better with stress, and feel well emotionally.

He also strives to reduce the stigma in the general public regarding mental illness and psychiatric treatment by debunking myths, discussing news stories relating to mental health issues, and giving a balanced explanation of media reports on the latest developments in medical research. Listeners to “Psychiatry Today” will hear useful tips on how to reduce the impact of stress on their lives and how to achieve better emotional well being.


If you have a question about Psychiatry Today, email Dr. Scot.]]> http://www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/psychiatrytoday.php Radio Sandy Springs http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:38:47 -0500 david@radiosandysprings.com Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:37:09 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.3) http://www.feedforall.com Psychiatry Today Join Dr. Scot Bay every Wednesday night at 7PM while he discusses Psychiatry and mental health with guests. Radio Sandy Springs David Moxley david@radiosandysprings.com no no http://radiosandysprings.com/content/images/showheadshots/ScotBay2.jpg http://www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/psychiatrytoday.php 150 175 Psychiatry Today http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayMar03.2010.mp3 4CFC81AC-0535-43E5-8748-A666A03D2EF1 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:37:09 -0500 Sex addiction not universally accepted as a diagnosis; Sex addiction treatment clinics are big business; Five things that will make you happier; Naps clear the mind, help you learn; Many patients never fill new prescriptions; Occasional drinking binges undo alcohol's heart-healthy benefits; Children's Mental Health Update -- Childhood obesity takes psychological toll; Veterans' Mental Health Update -- PTSD treatment still lacking for veterans http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayFeb24.2010.mp3 D9EF7EAB-E907-4031-B26D-98092BE9D98B Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:17:20 -0500 Media hype about proposed changes in the DSM, those with Asperger's Syndrome especially upset; Boredom can be bad for your health; Scientists claim they pinpointed the area of the brain for fear of losing money; Children's Mental Health Update -- New findings of differences in the brain in ADHD; Depression during pregnancy as significant a problem as postpartum depression http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayFeb17.2010.mp3 5FF516E8-6B13-4D13-A034-9DD4A0A0A5BA Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:12:00 -0500 Researchers say couples who say "we" fare better in marital conflicts; Untreated mild depression may become major depression; Internet addicts are more prone to depression; Inflated self image linked to decreased activity in the frontal lobe of the brain; Veterans' Mental Health Update -- Ex-POW in Iraq recalls nightmares, depression, and her struggle to recover from PTSD in her new book; Quickly giving morphine to wounded soldiers may decrease the risk of PTSD; Children's Mental Health Update -- Potential for criminal behavior evident at age 3; The antidepressant Paxil blocks proper metabolism of breast cancer drug Tamoxifen, increasing the risk of death. http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayFeb10.2010.mp3 FD67FBCB-B474-4FFD-909B-5BCF0664DC2A Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:39:46 -0500 New research shows healthy adults need less sleep as they age; Fish oil may help prevent psychosis; Depressed people with certain genetic variants are at higher risk for suicide; Using nicotine patches longer increases successful smoking cessation; Veterans' Mental Health Update--Psychiatric problems leading to more frequent medical evacuations; Children's Mental Health Update--Many children "hear voices"most aren't bothered by them; Kids with impaired social skills at higher risk for rejection and bullying; Stress and the Workplace Update--Workers fear stigma of seeking mental health care http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayFeb03.2010.mp3 94F23705-CA90-45EB-ADF3-EEE01B6D5DD8 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:25:36 -0500 End of a sad era in Georgia metal health history with closure of unit at Central State Hospital in Millidgeville; FDA warns of cardiac risks of diet drug Meridia; Healthy diet helps women maintain good mental health; Genetic studies of compulsive behavior in dogs may lead to breakthroughs in human OCD and autism; Children;s Mental Health Update--Huge increase in the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and the use of antipsychotic drugs in 2-5 year-olds; Stress and the Workplace Update--Half of Americans bring work home http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayJan27.2010.mp3 4AEBFF1C-767F-4249-9477-ACDB519DC802 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:35:33 -0500 Those who are chronically sleep-deprived can't compensate by getting more sleep at other times; Montana becomes the third state to allow physician-assisted suicide; Lawsuits allege harm from smoking cessation medication; Online resources to help those with problem drinking; Veterans' Mental Health Update--Facing combat increases risk of depression; Deployment takes a toll on mental health of Army wives http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayJan20.2010.mp3 10C08FEE-C433-4046-A93C-AA40FB79569C Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:22:26 -0500 Half of depressed Americans get no treatment; The most severely depressed gain the most from antidepressants; Exercise may stave off mental decline; Too much sitting in front of TV may cut life short; Cellphones may protect brain from Alzheimer's Disease http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayJan13.2010.mp3 1F17CA17-1543-450B-977B-D80995E251B6 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:15:26 -0500 Losing weight a common New Year's resolution, but a hormone may sabotage our efforts; Ginkgo biloba does nothing to slow the cognitive decline associated with aging (supplement buyers beware); prescription drug abuse a growing problem in the US; Veterans' Mental Health Update--US troops who face combat and Afghanistan have increased depression http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayJan06.2010.mp3 65F1E57E-BE12-4BEA-B314-7376172A0698 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:10:01 -0500 Your brain may actually feel pain as you watch someone get hurt: It may still not be safe to drink the water, but EPA and FDA working to rid it of pharmaceutical residues: Tracking device helps caregivers keep track of Alzheimers patients: "Eco-Therapy-Using the great outdoors to treat depression; As college students come home for break, new research shows coed dorms lead to increased drinking and sex; Children's Mental Health Update-Middle school students feel threatened inside the classroom http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayDec23.2009.mp3 491B2CE4-7024-4623-B3D7-9CA5F9B3EB2A Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:39:44 -0500 News coverage of antidepressants for children distorts the message, possibly misleading parents; Depressed patients are more likely to get addictive narcotics for treatment of pain; Brain stimulator implant may ease treatment-resistant depression; Some prescription medications, including psychiatric medications, may raise seniors' risk of falling; Sharing prescriptions with others can cause harm, not healing; Chocolate found to reduce stress. http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/PsychiatryTodayDec16.2009.mp3 F42E8ACB-5063-4679-8FFF-3E2E83A7447C Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:20:48 -0500