Master the 'why' behind the medications you prescribe.

PsyQ: Foundations of Psychopharmacology

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This is an AI generated podcast. Master the 'why' behind the medications you prescribe. PsyQ: Psychopharmacology Foundations provides clear, expert-reviewed summaries covering the molecular bases of psychopharmacology. We break down complex mechanisms of action, receptor pharmacology, and neurobiology for busy psychiatry residents and clinicians. We leverage AI tools to kickstart the summary process, followed by human review and contextualization to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance. Your essential audio reference for the science of psychopharmacology. These are merely summaries meant to...

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Master the 'why' behind the medications you prescribe.

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Latest episode

Mar 16, 2026

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Episodes

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies for Older Adults - PsyQ Episode 40 16.03.2026

In this episode of PsyQ, the hosts discuss the 2023 article "The safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapies for older adults: Knowns and unknowns". They explain the physiological mechanisms of substances like psilocybin and MDMA, noting how they suppress the "Default Mode Network" to facilitate new neural pathways and promote neuroplasticity. While clinical trials show promise for treat...

Chapter 13: Impulsivity, Compulsivity, and Addiction 30.06.2025

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Chapter 12: Dementia: Causes, Symptomatic Treatments, and the Neurotransmitter Network Acetylcholine 30.06.2025

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Chapter 11: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Its Treatment 30.06.2025

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Chapter 10: Disorders of Sleep and Wakefulness and Their Treatment 30.06.2025

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Chapter 9: Chronic Pain and Its Treatment 30.06.2025

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Chapter 8: Anxiety, Trauma, and Treatment 30.06.2025

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Chapter 7: Treatments for Mood Disorders 30.06.2025

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Chapter 6: Mood Disorders and the Neurotransmitter Networks Norepinephrine and GABA 30.06.2025

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Chapter 5: Targeting Dopamine and Serotonin Receptors for Psychosis, Mood, and Beyond 29.06.2025

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Chapter 4: Psychosis, Schizophrenia, and the Neurotransmitter Networks 29.06.2025

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Chapter 3: Ion Channels 29.06.2025

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Chapter 2: Transporters, Receptors, and Enzymes 29.06.2025

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Chapter 1: Chemical Neurotransmission 29.06.2025

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