The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Meds that require special skill to start: Atomoxetine and prazosin, plus a new FDA warning on stimulants. CME : Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 08/18/2028 Duration: 08 minutes, 28 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Meds that require special skill to start: Antipsychotics, Cobenfy, and a research update on antidepressant metabolism in Asians. CME : Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 08/11/2025 Duration: 12 minutes, 19 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Before you cook, oil the pan; before you plant that spring lawn, aerate the soil. Before you start a psych med, these are six things you need to have in place. CME : Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 08/04/2025 Duration: 13 minutes, 18 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining...

We interview psychoanalyst William Meyer on a therapeutic approach to postpartum depression. CME : Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 07/28/2025 Duration: 14 minutes, 18 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

We look at how often postpartum depression converts to bipolar, and what that means for treatment. CME : Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 07/21/2025 Duration: 10 minutes, 27 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Today, we are focusing on how families are responding mentally and emotionally to disaster, and how children process loss when a parent or caregiver dies. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 07/17/2025 Duration: 19 minutes, 48 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to...

Brexanolone has quietly exited the pharmaceutical stage, and we look at what that means for its stand-in, zuranolone (Zurzuvae), in postpartum depression.  CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 07/14/2025 Duration: 12 minutes, 50 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to t...

We explore the DSM-style criteria for Hubris Syndrome, a variation of narcissism that can be induced by too much power and adoration. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 07/07/2025 Duration: 11 minutes, 44 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activi...

Two ways to approach narcissism in therapy, and how AI can ramp up the problem.  CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/30/2025 Duration: 10 minutes, 44 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

There’s a hidden placebo response to watch for when patients stop meds on their own. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/23/2025 Duration: 13 minutes, 43 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

We look at a hidden placebo effect that can confuse the picture when starting a medication. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/16/2025 Duration: 13 minutes, 22 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Artificial Intelligence is full of medical information. Here’s how to use it wisely.  CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/09/2025 Duration: 18 minutes, 48 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

A teen is using substances—how do you decide what kind of treatment makes sense? Outpatient therapy? A more structured program? We’re breaking it down. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode  Published On: 06/02/2025 Duration: 20 minutes, 08 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to th...

Imagine turning 18 and suddenly being responsible for every major life decision. Yikes. That includes medical, financial, and personal, without guidance. For many young adults with developmental disabilities, these transitions can be overwhelming. How can clinicians and families provide the right level of support while respecting autonomy or at least encouraging it? That's what we're exploring tod...

Many families struggle to find OCD treatment for their children. Specialty-trained therapists are limited, and wait lists are usually long. Online therapy is an option, but how well does it work? Today, we discuss a study that examines online cognitive behavioral therapy with exposure and response prevention for kids with OCD. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 05/19/2025...

Today, we’re tackling a big question: How young is too young to treat children with medication for ADHD? CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 05/12/2025 Duration: 14 minutes, 36 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

MTHFR is a genetic test that aims to clarify who will respond to methylfolate in depression. But is it worth testing for? CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 05/05/2025 Duration: 18 minutes, 52 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Victor Hoffbrand, DM, DSc, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this ed...

We learn how psychiatrists figured out that low folate causes depression, and how the vitamin can treat depression even when serum levels are normal. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 04/28/2025 Duration: 08 minutes, 29 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Victor Hoffbrand, DM, DSc, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial com...

We interview Victor Hoffbrand on the discovery of folate and look at how this vitamin can help or harm the action of anticonvulsants in bipolar disorder. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 04/21/2025 Duration: 16 minutes, 40 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Victor Hoffbrand, DM, DSc, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial...

1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Even when you know your patient is being scammed, it is hard to pull them out. We speak with Cathy Wilson about the therapeutic techniques to break psychological trap. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 04/14/2025 Duration: 11 minutes, 27 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Cathy Wilson, LPC, ACS, and Kellie Newsome, PMHN...

1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Learn the signs, and the psychological traps that can make people lose everything. How to help patients build fulfilling lives even in the face of unremitted illness. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 04/07/2025 Duration: 13 minutes, 13 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Cathy Wilson, LPC, ACS, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP...

The Fentanyl overdose crisis is now one of the leading causes of death among adolescents, and it is happening in every corner of the country. Stay with us as we talk about the state of the crisis and the steps we can take to save lives. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/31/2025 Duration: 15 minutes, 41 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed n...

In today's podcast, we explore the connection between social media, mental health, and today's youth. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/24/2025 Duration: 12 minutes, 58 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

How to help patients build fulfilling lives even in the face of unremitted illness. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/17/2025 Duration: 15 minutes, 19 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Margaret Chislom, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

How post is postpartum? And how fast do you need to intervene? CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/10/2025 Duration: 16 minutes, 31 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.