The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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**The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast**

Clear, engaging, and practical updates on clinical psychiatry. Hosted by Chris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP.
Earn CME for listening at www.thecarlatreport.com/podcastcme

Latest Episodes:

Psychopharm Secrets: Coming Off Meds Jun 23, 2025

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There’s a hidden placebo response to watch for when patients stop meds on their own.

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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.

Psychopharm Secrets: Starting Meds Jun 16, 2025

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We look at a hidden placebo effect that can confuse the picture when starting a medication.

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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.

AI in Practice Jun 09, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence is full of medical information. Here’s how to use it wisely.

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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.

Teen Substance Use: Choosing the Right Care Jun 02, 2025

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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.

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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 this educational activity.

Empowering Decision-Making in Developmental Disabilities May 26, 2025

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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 today.

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Published On: 05/25/2025

Duration: 13 minutes, 06 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.

Expanding Access to OCD Treatment May 19, 2025

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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.

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Published On: 05/19/2025

Duration: 11 minutes, 16 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.

Preschoolers and Stimulants: When Is Medication the Right Call for ADHD? May 12, 2025

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Today, we’re tackling a big question: How young is too young to treat children with medication for ADHD?

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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.

Should You Test MTHFR? May 05, 2025

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MTHFR is a genetic test that aims to clarify who will respond to methylfolate in depression. But is it worth testing for?

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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 educational activity.

Folate and Depression Apr 28, 2025

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We learn how psychiatrists figured out that low folate causes depression, and how the vitamin can treat depression even when serum levels are normal.

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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 companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Folate, Valproate, and Lamotrigine Apr 21, 2025

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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.

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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 companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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