For Clinicians
Mind Dive, A Podcast for Mental Health Professionals
Welcome to Mind Dive, Menninger's podcast for mental health professionals, with Robert Boland, MD, senior vice president and chief of staff, and Kerry Horrell, PhD. 
Podcast Focus
Each month, they dive into topics that fascinate them as clinical professionals and hopefully fascinate you, too. They examine dilemmas faced by professionals here at Menninger and colleagues across the nation while working with some of the most challenging cases. They explore the latest research and other trending topics on the minds of psychiatrists, psychologists and others who are interested in the treatment and study of the mind. Drs. Boland and Horrell make it a goal to cover information that gets little attention in formal training programs.
Most Recent Episodes
Episode 78: Dispelling Myths about Autism and ADHD
We dig into the biggest misconceptions around autism spectrum disorder, including the idea of a “level zero” autism that needs no support, the confusion between quirky personality and core social communication differences, and the myth that autism automatically comes with either low intelligence or savant-level gifts. We talk about what clinicians and families mean by disruption, how severe sensory issues or rigidity can become, and why accurate language matters when some people need intensive support across school, home, and adulthood.
Then we pivot to ADHD, where the most common misunderstanding is treating it like a performance upgrade for already high achievers. We unpack how anxiety and perfectionism can mimic ADHD, why accommodations like extra time can sometimes worsen rumination, and how rising demand affects the system, from stricter disability documentation to stimulant medication shortages. If you have symptoms that are disrupting your life, we also share the most practical next step: get a comprehensive evaluation so you can target the real driver, whether that is ADHD, anxiety, trauma, insomnia, or something else.
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Transcript
Meet the Hosts
Dr. Boland is an educator at heart with decades of experience teaching and mentoring psychiatry residents. In addition to his roles at Menninger, he is the executive vice chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine.
A psychologist specializing in Young Adults, Dr. Horrell also loves teaching. She completed a predoctoral internship and postgraduate fellowship at Menninger and Baylor College of Medicine.
Both are well read, love canines (and have to resist rescuing too many) and are curious about many subjects.
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We hope you’ll join us on our podcast journey. And if you have a topic in mind that you would like us to dive into, drop us a note.
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