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Your Fantastic Mind

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YOUR FANTASTIC MIND takes viewers on a journey of the final frontier in science, the brain. Mixing cutting edge research with deeply human stories, the show explores every aspect of the brain and mind - from what our dogs think of us, to how we can preserve our memories as we age, to curing depression with experimental deep brain stimulation. Your Fantastic Mind also tackles current brain issues impacting tens of millions of Americans such as the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, taking a deep dive into the mental and physiological effects of both. Your Fantastic Mind entertains and informs the viewer, providing lasting information they can use to improve their own lives.

Episodes:

• Menopause

  Menopause is a natural and inevitable part of aging that affects the vast majority of American women, typically between the ages of 45 and 55. This episode explores what is happening in a woman's brain and body during menopause and its impact on daily life with common symptoms including mood changes, sleep disturbances and vaginal dryness. Experts discuss the latest on the safety and effectiveness of both hormone treatment and non-hormone treatments for managing symptoms, as well as resources to help women navigate this life transition.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Jul 28th, 2024 at 10:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	10/6/2023 to 10/5/2026

• Love

  In this episode, we explore the human brain in love and grief and how research is being used to help people with social and emotional disorders. Renowned anthropologist and best-selling author Dr. Helen Fisher shares her decades of research on what happens to the human brain in love. Dr. Larry Young at Yerkes Primate Research Center has studied prairie voles for 25 years and his discoveries have helped us better understand what happens to the brain in love, separation and grief. Prairie voles are one of the few mammals that are monogamous for life. Young's research is being used to conduct clinical studies to see if we can treat people with autism spectrum disorder and mental health disorders, using intra-nasal sprays containing the molecules associated with connection and love.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Aug 4th, 2024 at 10:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:42
  Usage rights:	9/1/2022 to 8/31/2025

• Motherhood

  In this episode, we examine trauma and PTSD among African American mothers. The Grady Trauma Project based out of Grady Hospital, Atlanta's safety net hospital, is home to a team of female researchers who have studied 12,000 African American women over 15 years. The researchers found that PTSD impacted almost half of the African American women they studied, at 46%, far higher than the national rate of 6%. This PTSD is from various traumas including those related to childhood trauma, domestic violence and violent crime. Researchers at GTP are conducting new studies to investigate the possibility if they treat mothers for PTSD, it improves the overall health and wellness of their children. African American women also have far less access to mental health assistance and are more likely to suffer intimate partner violence and abuse. We highlight the NIA project which works exclusively with suicidal African American women. The program aims to improve their mental health and help them lead more meaningful and purpose-filled lives free of violence. Over the past 20 years, the NIA project has worked with more than 2,000 suicidal African American women, providing individual and group therapy.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Aug 11th, 2024 at 10:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:53
  Usage rights:	9/8/2022 to 9/7/2025

• Long Covid

  It is estimated more than 11 million Americans are living with long Covid. Some people never fully recover from the virus, while others recover and then relapse with the same or new symptoms. With very few clinics dedicated to treating long Covid and with researchers and healthcare professionals still in the early stages of understanding how it manifests, millions of people are living with chronic issues not being addressed. Many can no longer work and function normally. This episode features four different people with long Covid, including an emergency room physician. We learn about research helping us better understand long Covid and the connection it has to other conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome. The episode also looks at how widely available FDA medications can be repurposed and used to treat and help alleviate symptoms for some people fighting long Covid.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Aug 18th, 2024 at 10:31 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:58
  Usage rights:	9/15/2022 to 9/14/2025

• Becoming A Brain Surgeon

  The road to becoming a brain surgeon, or neurosurgeon, is widely known as the most difficult and longest in all of medicine. In the United States, neurosurgery residency training takes seven years after medical school. It is a competitive field where very few make the cut and achieve the dream. In this episode, we embed with the Emory Department of Neurosurgery's newest class of residents, taking viewers behind the curtain through their long days and long nights. From Emory's first African American woman neurosurgery resident to a man motivated to enter the field after lifechanging brain surgery as a child, we shadow these first-year residents as they begin their arduous journey.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Aug 25th, 2024 at 10:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:53
  Usage rights:	9/22/2022 to 9/21/2025

• Balance and Movement

  Cutting edge research that shows how stimulation of the vagus nerve can help patients regain arm function up to a decade after a stroke. Researchers at Emory/Georgia Tech who are studying the science of movement including the neuromechanics of human balance and gait. Their research shows that cognitive stiffness is connected to physical stiffness and vice versa and that improving one area can improve the other.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Sep 1st, 2024 at 10:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:23:32
  Usage rights:	9/29/2022 to 9/28/2025

• Bringing Physical Therapy to a Country Without It

  A popular destination for tourists, the Dominican Republic is a country that possesses little to no resources when it comes to physical therapy. From strokes to car accidents, PT is available to very few people. Shot on location, YFM shadows a dedicated group of physical therapists as they embark on their 11th annual trip to provide physical therapy and health interventions to a population in need.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 at 9:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/2/2024 to 9/1/2027

• Game Changers

  This episode features efforts to change huge issues. We take a critical look at disparities in maternal mortality and a new state of Georgia program, Peace for Moms, aimed at bridging the gap to provide mental health support for pre- and post-partum moms. And best-selling author and recovery expert William Cope Moyers, son of legendary journalist Bill Moyers, is featured in a segment about his journey with addiction. The story also features the work of the Clinton Foundation to educate faith leaders on the opioid crisis, so they can be part of a frontline solution. Finally, we take a closer look at new research examining the brain functions of grandmothers that goes a long way in explaining this important intergenerational relationship.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Sep 8th, 2024 at 10:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:52
  Usage rights:	10/6/2022 to 10/5/2025

• The Impact of Racism on the Brain

  Inflammation in the body can be responsible for up to 30% of cases of depression. Researchers share how this will change how depression is diagnosed and treated and give tips on an easy way to measure inflammation in one's body. The pioneering exploration of the physical effects of racism on the brain and the use of a new approach called vibration feedback mindfulness to improve attention and awareness in trauma-exposed women. A glimpse into a longstanding mental wellness parenting class helping thousands of parents around the country called "The Incredible Years Parenting Program."

  Next Airing:	Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 at 9:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/9/2024 to 9/8/2027

• Healing The Invisible Wounds of War

  Over 70% of 9/11 veterans report they are living with invisible wounds of war such as PTSD, depression and anxiety. The science and research from a program funded by the national nonprofit Wounded Warrior Project is explored. The program provides free, cutting-edge mental healthcare to 9/11 veterans in need. An examination of maternal substance abuse alongside a national NIH study that is imaging the brains of infants to learn how factors like substance exposure influence brain development from birth throughout childhood.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 at 9:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/16/2024 to 9/15/2027

• Nanorobots for Brain Surgery

  An up-close look at the life of a physician scientist and what it is like to juggle dual demands and responsibilities. The influence of zipcodes on mental health. An inspiring update on one patient's five-year milestone after deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 at 9:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/23/2024 to 9/22/2027

• Life Saving Surgery for the Deadliest Stroke

  An up-close look at the life of a physician scientist and what it is like to juggle dual demands and responsibilities. The influence of zipcodes on mental health. An inspiring update on one patient's five-year milestone after deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 at 9:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/30/2024 to 9/29/2027

• Slowing Alzheimer's Disease Through Treatment and Lifestyle

  This episode looks at the multitude of breakthroughs in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. From a treatment that can slow progression of the disease by 30% to a blood test for Alzheimer's to a 3-minute artificial intelligence test that can assess brain health, the episode sheds light on the promise of new treatment and the struggles with access to early diagnosis. With insights from diverse voices, including African-American men in research, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of memory, healthcare, research and accessibility.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 at 9:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	10/7/2024 to 10/6/2027

• Adolescent Mental Health

  Social media, academic stress and other crucial factors are contributing to an adolescent mental health crisis in America. This episode explores the alarming rise of anxiety, depression and suicide among today's teenagers, addressing causes of the crisis and exploring possible solutions. Viewers will hear from families and teens affected by mental health disorders, as well as psychiatric experts calling for an urgent need for change.

  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/1/2023 to 8/31/2026

• Glioblastoma/Proteomics/Brain Science In Cows

  In this episode, discover research being done in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest primary brain cancer known to humanity. Explore a clinical trial teaching the brain's immune system to fight this elusive disease. In another story, join researchers as they delve into the fascinating world of proteomics, the study of proteins in living organisms, and its potential to unlock the secrets of neurodegenerative diseases. Finally, take a visit to the farm of renowned neuroscientist Greg Berns best known for his research on dogs' brains. Berns takes viewers on a surprising journey to explore his new study on the brains of cows, shedding light on animal intelligence in ways never before thought possible.

  Length:	00:25:09
  Usage rights:	9/15/2023 to 9/14/2026

• Psychedelics

  After being stigmatized for decades, psychedelic medications are making a comeback on the world stage as the most promising new mental health treatments in the past 50 years. Research indicates psychedelic-assisted therapy may help promote emotional well-being by triggering a variety of experiences, providing people with an enhanced sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. This episode follows a participant in a clinical trial studying the use of psychedelics to alleviate mental suffering and depression. Leading researchers and clinicians discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs and the challenges in bringing this innovative therapy to a wider audience.

  Length:	00:28:43
  Usage rights:	9/29/2023 to 9/28/2026

• Thrill Seeking/Deep Brain Science/Brain Tumor Rehabilitation

  In this episode, with the backdrop of a building made famous in a popular TV series, viewers will explore the fascinating world of thrill-seeking and risk-taking, and how the answers to why we engage in such behaviors can be found in the brain. Another story highlights the importance of understanding mental health from the perspective of those who live with mental health issues. Lastly, the episode showcases the inspiring story of an orchestra conductor who, after undergoing cancer rehabilitation due to a brain tumor, was able to recover and lead her orchestra once again.

  Length:	00:22:55
  Usage rights:	9/22/2023 to 9/21/2026

• Ultrasound Treatment for Tremor

  People with tremor issues can have difficulties with basic tasks like eating, writing and speaking. This episode explores a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment for patients living with essential tremor or tremor from Parkinson's disease. Using high intensity focused ultrasound technology, guided by MRI, the treatment does not require brain surgery, sedation or incisions and can be completed in a single outpatient session. Viewers are given an in-depth look at the journey of a 75-year-old man and his transformative experience with this treatment.

  Length:	00:23:44
  Usage rights:	9/8/2023 to 9/7/2026

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