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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Treating Sexual Side Effects

09.29.2022

Today on throwback Thursday, learn how Viagra treats depression – well, you can probably guess how, but here’s a surprise: Viagra treats sexual dysfunction in women as well as men, and it we’ll show you how in this update of ...

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09.29.2022 Treating Sexual Side Effects Today on throwback Thursday, learn how Viagra treats depression – well, you can probably guess how, but here’s a surprise: Viagra treats sexual dysfunction in women as well as men, and it we’ll show you how in this update of ...
09.26.2022 10 Psychopharm Commandments: Med Withdrawal When to stop meds quickly, and when to do it slowly, in #2 of our 10 Commandment series.CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have already enrolled in that program, please log in (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/my-account/).Published On: ...
09.19.2022 Addressing Weight Stigma in Clinical Practice Every patient and family you see is inescapably impacted by weight stigma or fat shaming and the damage from this bias can be lethal. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode Published On: 09/19/22Duration: 22 minutes, 54 secondsReferenced Article: ...
09.12.2022 SAINT TMS Cleared for Treatment-Resistant Depression On 9/6/22 the FDA approved Stanford’s SAINT Neuromodulation, an accelerated version of TMS that has raised hopes with unusually high remission rates.CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have already enrolled in that program, please ...
09.05.2022 10 Psychopharm Commandments #1 Antidepressants in mania and stimulants in psychotic disorders get called out in our first psychopharm commandment. CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have already enrolled in that program, please log in (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/my-account/).Published On: 09/05/22Duration: ...
08.29.2022 How to Interview the Older Patient The expanding population of older adults has created a need for all clinicians to participate in their care. Interviewing techniques require adaptation in older adults, such as accounting for hearing or vision impairment and speaking slowly and clearly. This podcast ...
08.22.2022 What Works for Treatment Resistant Anxiety Silexan, an extract from Lavender with pharmaceutical properties, is one of only two treatments with a large effect size in generalized anxiety disorder. We rank all the treatments by strength and look to see if any of them can work ...
08.15.2022 ADHD: Beyond Stimulants Richard Brown discusses symptoms that often get in the way of full recovery in ADHD, including dyslexia, and problems with working memory, processing speed, and executive function. CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have ...
08.10.2022 Diagnosing and Treating Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Nine years after DSM-5, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is still settling into clinical practice. Dr. Jennifer Thomas helps sort out the differential diagnosis between ARFID, anorexia, and other conditions and plan treatment in the context of comorbid conditions, ...
08.01.2022 Rethinking Topiramate Topiramate can cause psychosis, or treat psychosis; worsen cognition, or improve it; cause depression or… You get the point. A look at the paradoxical world of psychopharmacology.CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have already ...
07.25.2022 Medication Management of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Children and Teens Second-generation antipsychotics routinely breach the FDA’s level of concern of >7% body weight gain. This article examines the efficacy and safety of using off-label medications, such as metformin, to manage this side effect.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode ...
07.18.2022 To Benzo, or not to Benzo: An Interview with Carl Salzman Carl Salzman removes the stigma from the much aligned benzo, reminding us of when they are essential to treatment and when they cause harm. Dr. Salzman is the past chairman of the American Psychiatric Association’s Benzodiazepine Task Force.CME: Podcast CME ...
07.11.2022 Management of Psychogenic Polydipsia Psychogenic polydipsia (PP), also known as primary polydipsia and potomania, was first described in the 1930s. It is surprisingly common with a prevalence rate between 3 to 25% in institutionalized patients. In this podcast, we will discuss how to accurately ...
07.04.2022 Five New Findings in Psychopharmacology Bupropion-dextromethorphan combo in depression. Lithium for COVID-19. The top med for nicotine cessation. Mirtazapine in OCD. Mediterranean diet in depression. CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have already enrolled in that program, please log ...
06.27.2022 How Effective is Atomoxetine in Children and Adolescents Atomoxetine (Strattera) was approved by the FDA for ADHD treatment in 2002, but how effective is it and where does it stack up against other treatments?CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/)Published On: 06/27/2022Duration: 13 minutes, 38 secondsReferenced ...
06.20.2022 Psychotic Depression Psychotic depression. Conrad Swartz shows us how to recognize this underdiagnosed illness, and why antipsychotics and antidepressants may not be the optimal treatment. CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have already enrolled in that ...
06.13.2022 What You Need to Know About Vaping Why is it important for providers to understand how vaping devices work and what type of information should we be providing our patients with? CME: Take the Podcast CME Post-Test here (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). Not subscribed to earn CME credit for listening? ...
06.06.2022 12 New Findings on Quetiapine 12 clinically relevant findings from the past 3 years on quetiapine (Seroquel), including new side effects, dosing strategies, withdrawal phenomena, and new uses in bipolar with OCD.CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have already ...
05.30.2022 Assessing Bipolar in Youth The validity of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents has long been debated, and the history surrounding this diagnosis is controversial to say the least. In this podcast, we will discuss the evidence supporting whether bipolar disorder presents in youth, ...
05.23.2022 6 Reasons to Use Tricyclics Tricyclics are much better tolerated than their reputation suggests, and countdown 6 reasons to use them, from melancholic depression to irritable bowel syndrome.CME: Podcast CME Post-Tests are available using this subscription (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). If you have already enrolled in that program, ...
05.16.2022 How to Use Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy When patients are not amenable to usual therapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) might be a good option. In this podcast we’ll talk about working with horses as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, traditional therapy.CME: Take the Podcast CME Post-Test ...
05.09.2022 Race and Psychiatry To start a conversation about race, you need to know the lingo. We interview psychiatrist Kali Cyrus on internalized racism, microaggressions, implicit bias, and more.CME: Take the Podcast CME Post-Test here (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme). Not subscribed to earn CME credit for listening? ...
05.02.2022 Are Anticholinergic Medications Associated with Dementia? Do anticholinergic medications increase the risk of long-term cognitive decline and dementia? In this podcast, we will review the latest research examining the relationship between anticholinergic medication use and cognitive decline.CME: Take the Podcast CME Post-Test here (www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme). Not subscribed ...
04.25.2022 Thyroid in Bipolar Depression Dr. Tammas Kelly shares tips on high dose thyroid in treatment-resistant bipolar depression.CME: Take the Podcast CME Post-Test here (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). Not subscribed to earn CME credit for listening? Click here (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/)to start earning CME credit for podcast episodes!Published On: 04/25/2022Duration: ...
04.21.2022 Discussing Stimulant Treatment with Parents ADHD is one of the most treatable conditions in psychiatry if patients adhere to medication regimens. So, why are parents so resistant to stimulant medications and how can we approach these misconceptions?CME: Take the Podcast CME Post-Test here (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/). Not ...
04.18.2022 New Options for Treatment Resistant Bipolar Depression A recent paper lists 5 therapies for treatment-resistant depression, but the research keeps rolling in, and we bring you 2 more to add to the list.CME: Take the Podcast CME Post-Test here (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme). Not subscribed to earn CME credit for ...
04.14.2022 Breaking down Tarasoff and our Duty to Protect We often hear about the “Tarasoff warning” and the “duty to protect,” but what do these mean, and who was Tarasoff? In today’s episode, we’ll break down the Tarasoff rulings and how you can navigate the legal ambiguities surrounding our ...
04.11.2022 What Works in Bipolar Depression From psychotherapy to ECT, pramipexole to lamotrigine, a walk through 20 therapies for bipolar depression.CME: Take the Podcast CME Post-Test here (www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme). Not subscribed to earn CME credit for listening? Click here (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/product/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/)to start earning CME credit for podcast episodes!Published ...
04.04.2022 Zuranolone: A Neurosteroid for Depression Zuranolone is a neurosteroid that is inching its way toward FDA approval in depression. In some ways it’s similar to brexanolone (Zulresso) – the IV therapy approved in 2019 for postpartum depression – and in other ways it’s different.CME: Take ...
03.28.2022 Treating Borderline Personality Disorder in Emergency Settings Borderline personality disorder can be complicated to treat, especially in frantic and high stress settings like the emergency department or inpatient psychiatric unit. In today’s episode, we’ll address the best practices for managing patients with borderline personality disorder in emergency ...
03.24.2022 Everything You Need to Know about Prescribing Naloxone Naloxone saves lives, and it’s critical that we get naloxone into the hands of as many people as we can. In this podcast, Dr. Phillip Coffin and I will discuss the risk factors associated with opioid overdose, the different naloxone ...
03.21.2022 Thriving in the Face of Treatment Resistance Margaret Chisolm, MD, shares a model of flourishing that moves beyond symptomatic treatment and helps patients find meaningful lives even when their medications do not work.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme)Published On: 03/21/2022Duration: 15 minutes, 24 secondsRelated ...
03.17.2022 Treating Children of Divorce Each year in the US, there are about 1.04 million divorces, affecting about 800,000 children, and it may not be the divorce itself that is hard on children, but how the divorce is handled. How can we navigate the complexities ...
03.14.2022 7 Tips for Better Sleep A new app for insomnia might also lift depression. We show you how it works and end with 7 practical tips to share with your patients who have insomnia. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme)Published On: 03/14/2022Duration: ...
03.10.2022 A Hospital Psychiatry Research Update Extravaganza Can we treat depression by targeting inflammation? Do SSRIs for post-stroke depression increase the risk of second intracranial hemorrhage? And how effective is the new combination treatment, olanzapine/samidorphan, for mitigating antipsychotic-induced weight gain? We will answer these questions in this ...
03.07.2022 We’re Using the Wrong Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acids do treat depression, but not with the formulations that are commonly found on the shelves. Here we point you in the right direction, and give a winding origin story of these essential fatty acids.CME: Take the CME ...
03.04.2022 Do Antipsychotics Have Neurotoxic Effects in Youth? Do Antipsychotics Have Neurotoxic Effects in Youth? In this episode, we’ll be banging the drum of caution about antipsychotic use in children and adolescents. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme)Published On: 03/03/2022Duration: 11 minutes, 21 secondsRelated Article: ...
02.28.2022 Lybalvi: The Diet Olanzapine Lybalvi combines olanzapine with the opioid blocker samidorphan in hopes of curbing the weight gain on that antipsychotic. Here, we look at how well it works.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme)Published On: 02/28/2022Duration: 25 minutes, 03 secondsEarn ...
02.21.2022 Methamphetamine 101 Methamphetamine is the second most abused drug in the U.S. We bring you up to speed on the basics in this episode.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/)Published On: 02/21/2022Duration: 20 minutes, 52 secondsRelated Article: “A Novel Treatment ...
02.14.2022 Schizophrenia: Catching Up to New Guidelines The new APA guidelines on schizophrenia go above and beyond the usual standards. Brian Miller shows us how to catch up.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme)Published On: 02/14/2022Duration: 25 minutes, 58 secondsRelated Article: “Raising the Bar in ...
02.07.2022 3 Opioid Myths The pharmaceutical industry created 3 myths around opioids: “Pain as the fifth vital sign,” the less-than-1% rate of addiction, and the diagnosis of pseudoaddiction. Inside, we look at what is true and what is exaggeration in these claims.CME: Take the ...
01.31.2022 Opioids, Benzos, and Hulu’s Dopesick A new Hulu series portrays the pharmaceutical industry’s role in the opioid crisis, but how much of it is real and how much is entertainment?CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme)Published On: 01/31/2022Duration: 22 minutes, 24 secondsChris Aiken, ...
01.24.2022 A New Option for Bipolar Depression Lumateperone (Caplyta) just got FDA approved for bipolar depression. Find out how it compares to other atypical antipsychotics.CME: Take the CME Post-Test For This EpisodePublished On: 01/24/2022Duration: 24 minutes, 09 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, have disclosed no ...
01.17.2022 Personality Disorders in Therapy Psychoanalyst Dan Buie describes 5 deficits that cause great suffering for people with personality disorders and how to work with them in therapy.CME: Take the CME Post-Test (http://www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme)Published On: 01/17/2022Duration: 18 minutes, 39 secondsRelated Article: “Working With Severe Personality Disorders ...
01.10.2022 Countertransference Hate and the Suicidal Patient Psychoanalyst Dan Buie describes hateful reactions that are common when working with suicidal patients and how to manage these intense emotionsCME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episodePublished On: 01/10/2022Duration: 9 minutes, 16 secondsChris Aiken, MD, has disclosed no relevant ...
01.03.2022 Unusual Medication Effects from 2021 In 2021 we uncovered some paradoxical effects of medications, including meds that can both cause and treat OCD (antipsychotics), depression (benzodiazepines and antidepressants), and cognitive problems (stimulants and anti-dementia medications).CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episodePublished On: 01/03/2022Duration: 16 ...
12.27.2021 Better Billing, Better Care DHHS recently unveiled the first major overhaul of its documentation guidelines for the E&M codes often used in outpatient psychiatry. We show you how to make those rules work for your patients.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this episode (https://www.thecarlatcmeinstitute.com/course/view.php?id=53#section-1)Published ...
12.20.2021 A New Way to Diagnose Bipolar Gordon Parker suggests changes to the DSM-5 criteria for bipolar disorder, and unveils a new screening instrument that aims to separate hypomania from normal happiness.CME: Clinicians enrolled in our Podcast CME Subscription can access the post-test here (https://www.thecarlatreport.com/carlat-psychiatry-podcast-cme-subscription/).Published On: 12/20/2021Duration: ...
12.17.2021 Reading Research: Details Matter You will hear about and read research your entire career. Headlines report on positive treatment results, and families come in asking about them. So how should we evaluate research, and what makes a study good or flawed?CME: Clinicians enrolled in ...
12.15.2021 How to Combat Tardive Dyskinesia with VMAT2 Inhibitors For years, we have dreaded seeing our patients develop antipsychotic-induced tardive dyskinesia because there was little we could do about these symptoms. Thankfully, we now have new treatments that produce noticeable improvements in tardive dyskinesia. CME: Clinicians enrolled in our ...

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