The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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Clear, engaging, and practical updates on clinical psychiatry. Hosted by Chris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP.
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11.27.2023

Richard Brown, MD, shows us how to use his top five natural therapies for ADHD: Pycnoginol, Rhodiola rosea, Racetams, American Ginseng.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 11/27/2023Duration: 21 minutes, 07 secondChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP ...

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast episodes:

11.27.2023 Four Natural Therapies for ADHD (with Richard Brown) Richard Brown, MD, shows us how to use his top five natural therapies for ADHD: Pycnoginol, Rhodiola rosea, Racetams, American Ginseng.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 11/27/2023Duration: 21 minutes, 07 secondChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP ...
11.20.2023 ADHD: 3 Associated Syndromes Around 50% of people with ADHD suffer from other cognitive problems, and Richard Brown, MD, describes them: 1) Working memory 2) Slow processing speed and 3) Dyslexia. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 11/20/2023Duration: 13 minutes, 25 ...
11.13.2023 Ketamine: Six New Findings Part 2 New research brings clarity to the big ketamine questions. How does it compare to ECT and antipsychotics? How much of it is placebo? Which is more effective – ketamine or esketamine? How do you sustain the benefits? Does it work ...
11.06.2023 Ketamine: Six New Findings Part 1 New research brings clarity to the big ketamine questions. How does it compare to ECT and antipsychotics? How much of it is placebo? Which is more effective – ketamine or esketamine? How do you sustain the benefits? Does it work ...
10.30.2023 History of Psychiatry Historian Edward Shorter takes us on a 200 year journey from the age of spa treatments to the birth of psychopharmacologyCME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 10/30/2023Duration: 22 minutes, 23 secondChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP ...
10.23.2023 Uncontrolled Misuse There are many reasons why patients misuse medications. Today, Joseph Pierre shakes us out of our 1990s understanding of addiction and explains a new trend, misuse of uncontrolled medications like Bupropion, Quetiapine and the Gabapentinoids.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for ...
10.16.2023 Sexual Heath in Older Adults: A Primer Sexuality is a broad term that encompasses sexual identity, activity, attitude toward sex, intimacy, partnership, and pleasure. In this podcast, we cover the basics of sexual function and the effects of aging, medical comorbidities, and mental healt...
10.09.2023 3 D's of Geriatric Psychiatry Both common, yet elusive, symptoms of depression, dementia, and delirium may overlap in older adults, which provides a diagnostic challenge. Even more confounding, these three disorders, the three Ds of geriatric psychiatry, frequently present simutaneously. In this episode, we will ...
10.02.2023 Bipolar Upgrade 7: Social Rhythm Therapy Social Rhythm Therapy helps patients regulate their circadian rhythm. It treats bipolar disorder, and here we show how to weave it in with medication therapy.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3559)Published On: 10/02/2023Duration: 20 minutes, 58 secondsChris Aiken, ...
09.25.2023 Addressing Suicidality in Autistic Children and Teens Autistic kids and teens can become despondent or suicidal. When this happens, we need to take it as seriously as with anyone else. In today's podcast, Mara and I will explore the distinction between self-injurious behavior and suicidality in autistic ...
09.21.2023 Throwback Thursday: ADHD and Identity When a child grows up with untreated mental illness, there's a good chance it'll affect their identity. We'll look at how to work with that in the psychotherapy of ADHD.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 09/14/2023Duration: 13 ...
09.18.2023 Gender Affirming Care in Children and Adolescents: A Primer Child and adolescent psychiatrists are seeing increasing numbers of transgender and gender-diverse children and teens. This podcast will help clinicians understand the basics of gender-affirming care (GAC) as they work with families around issues of gender dysphoria.CME: Take the CME ...
09.14.2023 Throwback Thursday: Brief Therapy for ADHD You started a stimulant medication for a young woman with ADHD. When she returns her symptoms are 70% better, but what can we do about the rest? Today a conversation with psychiatrist Scott Shapiro about behavioral interventions for adult ADHD.CME: ...
09.11.2023 Bipolar Upgrade 6: Dark Therapy Updates on dark therapy for mania from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 09/11/2023Duration: 15 minutes, 21 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in ...
09.07.2023 Throwback Thursday: Neuroticism and SSRIs "I think that anxiety is the fever of psychiatry, not a disease, it's not a diagnosis, it's not an illness. It's just a symptom, usually of other illnesses or condition." - Nassir GhaemiCME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished ...
09.04.2023 Bipolar Upgrade 5: Light therapy New research on light therapy in bipolar disorder from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 09/04/2023Duration: 10 minutes, 55 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other ...
08.31.2023 Throwback Thursday: A Scandalous History of Anxiety What is generalized anxiety disorder? Is it an anxious temperament, or is it a symptom of another mental illness such as depression, or is it a valid disorder on its own?CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3511)Published On: ...
08.28.2023 Bipolar Upgrade 4: from Valproate to Functioning Updates from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference: Avoid valproate (Depakote) in women of childbearing age; who to blame when patients are noncompliant; and functioning trumps symptom reduction.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3508)Published On: 08/28/2023Duration: 12 minutes, 20 ...
08.21.2023 Recognizing and Treating Psychosis in Autism Is it autism or psychosis or both? Autistic traits and psychotic symptoms can look a lot alike. How common is psychosis in autism? And how can we differentiate co-occurring autistic traits from psychotic symptoms? Dr. Kristin Cadenhead gives us an ...
08.14.2023 Zuranolone: 10 Questions about a New Antidepressant Zuranolone (Zurzuvae) is newly approved for postpartum depression, but does it work in regular depression? And why did they put so many “Zs” in the name?CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3502)Published On: 08/14/2023Duration: 22 minutes, 54 secondsChris ...
08.07.2023 Bipolar Upgrade 3: Lurasidone Lurasidone (Latuda) has gone generic. Find out where this antipsychotic fits in bipolar disorder with updates from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3499)Published On: 08/07/2023Duration: 20 minutes, 25 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie ...
07.31.2023 How to Set Behavioral Goals in the Med Visit Do you see patients who have no motivation to do anything? Michael Posternak has a novel strategy for working with this depressive symptom during the medication visit in this special tribute to the late psychiatrist.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for ...
07.24.2023 Assessment and Treatment of PTSD in the Older Patient Almost 90% of older adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, yet post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) continues to be overlooked in older patients. Clinicians should routinely assess for symptoms of PTSD, as a missed diagnosis can ...
07.17.2023 Bipolar Treatment Upgrade Part 2 Bipolar disorder is not what it used to be, and today we’ll bring you updates on lithium from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3440)Published On: 07/17/2023Duration: 21 minutes, 07 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and ...
07.10.2023 Bipolar Treatment Upgrade Part I Updates from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference, including new diagnostic tools for bipolar disorder. Stanford researchers propose a new subtype of depression.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3407)Published On: 07/10/2023Duration: 30 minutes, 43 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie ...
07.03.2023 Slow Fade: Homosexuality and the DSM Part 2 50 years ago the APA removed code 302.0: Homosexuality from the DSM. Almost.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3390)Published On: 07/03/2023Duration: 19 minutes, 38 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other ...
06.26.2023 Slow Fade: Homosexuality and the DSM Part 1 50 years ago the APA removed code 302.0: Homosexuality from the DSM. Almost.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3379)Published On: 06/26/2023Duration: 16 minutes, 10 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other ...
06.19.2023 QT Intervals in Psychiatric Practice Several psychiatric medications prolong the QTc interval and place patients at risk of the dreaded torsade de pointes. Some patients are particularly vulnerable to QTc prolongation: the elderly, patients with heart disease and electrolyte imbalances, and patients taking certain medications, ...
06.12.2023 Stahl Goes Generic: 3 Reasons to use MAOIs Stephen Stahl steps down from the industry-sponsored podium to remind us of 3 reasons to use an MAOI: Atypical depression, treatment-resistant depression, and social anxiety disorder.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3373)Published On: 06/12/2023Duration: 26 minutes, 24 secondsChris ...
06.05.2023 Confused About Acute Confusional States? A Primer on Delirium Delirium is widespread among patients in ICUs and surgery units. In this podcast, we will review the workup and management of this common condition and give you tips to help prevent it in high-risk patients CME: Take the CME Post-Test ...
05.29.2023 Psychopharm Commandment #10: Don’t Fear these Meds Surprising health benefits of our riskiest meds: Lithium, quetiapine, and clozapine.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3343)Published On: 05/29/2023Duration: 17 minutes, 31 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in ...
05.22.2023 Psychopharm Commandment #9: Meds to Avoid in Pregnancy Why valproate is the #1 contraindicated med in pregnancy, and what are the other close contenders.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3338)Published On: 05/22/2023Duration: 12 minutes, 00 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant ...
05.15.2023 Recognizing Developmental Trauma Disorder in Children and Adolescents Whether due to COVID, conflict, climate, or common car crashes, children often lose their caregiver at the same time they experience trauma. Our podcast with Julian Ford will help you understand the proposed diagnostic criteria and ideas for intervention for ...
05.08.2023 Psychopharm Commandments 8B: Unwise Combinations How to reduce unnecessary polypharmacy, and when it makes sense to keep it goingCME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3317)Published On: 05/08/2023Duration: 25 minutes, 24 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or ...
05.01.2023 Psychopharm Commandments 8A: Polypharmacy Makeover How to reduce unnecessary polypharmacy, and when it makes sense to keep it goingCME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3274)Published On: 05/01/2023Duration: 20 minutes, 19 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or ...
04.24.2023 Treating Irritability in Autistic Children: Functional and Medication Approaches Antipsychotics can be very effective for irritability in autism, but they are often unnecessary, and the side effects are truly problematic. Don’t be the prescriber who hears irritability in autism and immediately prescribes antipsychotics. There are usually multiple steps to ...
04.10.2023 Psychopharm Commandment 7B: Red Flags & Controlled Meds More red flags to watch for when prescribing controls, and how to manage them in practice.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3249)Published On: 04/10/2023Duration: 21 minutes, 22 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant ...
04.03.2023 Psychopharm Commandment 7A: Red Flags & Controlled Meds The DEA has warned pharmacists to watch for Red Flags in controlled prescriptions, and we’ll show you what they are and how to use them therapeutically in practice.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3246)Published On: 04/03/2023Duration: 15 minutes, ...
03.27.2023 Anxiolytics in Children and Adolescents Learn how to assess and intervene with NSSI, including ideas for supporting autonomy while addressing the behavior.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3233)Published On: 04/17/2023Duration: 17 minutes, 46 secondsJoshua Feder, MD, and Mara Governman, LCSW, have disclosed no ...
03.20.2023 Psychopharm Commandment #6: MAOIs MAOIs rank high in efficacy and are pretty well tolerated too, as long as you watch for two critical interactions. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 03/20/2023Duration: 22 minutes, 40 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP ...
03.13.2023 Assessment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children and Adolescents Learn how to assess and intervene with NSSI, including ideas for supporting autonomy while addressing the behavior.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3216)Published On: 03/13/2023Duration: 20 minutes, 45 secondsJoshua Feder, MD, and Mara Governman, LCSW, have disclosed no ...
03.06.2023 The Other Side of Psych Meds: An Interview with David Healy David Healy shows how to figure out when psychiatric meds might be causing unusual symptoms.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3178)Publication Date: 3/6/2023 Duration: 20 mins, 50 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and David Healy, MD, PMHNP have disclosed no ...
02.27.2023 Ketamine Comes Home Online clinics delivered at-home ketamine throughout the pandemic, and we’re just becoming aware of the consequences. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3168)Publication Date: 2/27/2023Duration: 19 mins, 15 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no ...
02.20.2023 Improving Sleep in Children and Adolescents Learn how clinicians can enhance their patient’s quality of life by improving sleep outcomes.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3131)Published On: 02/20/2023Duration: 18 minutes, 48 secondsLink to Finding a Sleep Specialist: Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Members (https://www.behavioralsleep.org/index.php/united-states-sbsm-members)United ...
02.13.2023 Addressing Sensory Processing Challenges Learn to identify sensory challenges to address these barriers to effective care in teens and adolescents.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3113)Published On: 02/13/2023Duration: 21 minutes, 4 secondsRelated Article: “Assessing Sensory Processing Challenges (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4232-assessing-sensory-processing-challenges)” The Carlat Child Psychiatry ...
02.06.2023 Elvis Presley and Pharmacokinetics - Part 2 This common pharmacokinetic reaction will help you manage many of bad medication reactions in psychiatric practice. But did it lead to Elvis Presley’s death? CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3109)Publication Date: 2/6/2023Duration: 23 mins, 26 secondsChris Aiken, ...
01.30.2023 Elvis, Adderall, and a Broken Heart - Part 1 A new medical investigation changes our understanding of Elvis Presley’s untimely death and offer some pearls for modern psychiatric practice.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3041)Publication Date: 1/30/2023Duration: 21 mins, 36 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP ...
01.23.2023 The Adderall Shortage Adderall is in short supply, and the backlog is having a domino effect on other stimulants. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3022)Publication Date: 1/23/2023Duration: 7 mins, 25 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no ...
01.16.2023 Management of Depression and Neurocognitive Impairment in Patients With HIV In this podcast, we will review strategies for the evaluation and management of HIV-associated mood and cognitive changes and we’ll list potential drug interactions between psychiatric and antiretroviral medications. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3016)Published On: 1/16/2023Duration: ...
01.09.2023 What We Learned in 2022 Top psychiatric findings from the 2022 Carlat Report.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/mod/quiz/view.php?id=3010)Publication Date: 1/9/2023Duration: 26 mins, 50 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies ...

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