The release of the fast-acting antidepressant Auvelity got us thinking about an older strategy to speed up antidepressants, benzodiazepines. So we're bringing you this Thursday throwback, do benzodiazepines treat depression? Benzos and sleep meds rarely earn a mention in textbooks on depression these days, but that has not always been the case.Today, in part one of a two-part series, we'll open up a forgotten repository of psychiatric research, where a stack of about 50 controlled trials has been archived away, suggesting that the GABAergic benzos might actually treat depression.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 02/15/2024Duration: 27 minutes, 43 secondChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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Clinicians who live with mental illness share the do’s and don’t’s of self-disclosureCME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 05/06/2024Duration: 21 minutes, 46 secondChris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

(Wounded Healers) Guide to Self-Disclosure

14 clinicians with mental illness share how they ask patients about mania, depression, psychosis, OCD, panic disorder, addiction, trauma, and suicide.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 04/29/2024Duration: 20 minutes, 08 secondChris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

(Wounded Healers) Guide to the DSM

What steps should clinicians take if psychopharmacologic treatments and school behavioral strategies are insufficient for managing a child with ADHD? We've all been there. ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, of course, affects millions of children and adolescents worldwide and can significantly impact focus, impulses, and engagement with friends.Parents and caregivers need to understand the different kinds of medications and therapies that are available to help manage ADHD. In this podcast, Mara and I will explore the various treatment options for ADHD in children and discuss how to navigate the process of selecting more effective treatments.﻿Published On: 04/22/2024Duration: 26 minutes, 43  secondsJoshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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In today's episode, Dr. Brian Hurley provides expert insights into the current state of stimulant use disorder, its implications across different regions, and available treatment options. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 04/15/2024Duration: 30 minutes, 43 secondNoah Capurso, MD, Brian Hurley, MD have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Stimulant Update with Dr. Brian Hurley

Does psychiatry keep making the same mistakes? Edward Shorter gives us a historical perspective. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 04/08/2024Duration: 22 minutes, 16 secondChris Aiken, MD, Edward Shorter, PhD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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