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Feb 16, 2024 • 8min

Managing Anxiety in Patients With Cancer

In this episode, we delve into the management of anxiety in cancer patients, including the effective psychotherapeutic interventions and pharmacologic options for treating anxiety in this vulnerable group. The episode also touches on the importance of cultural sensitivity and patient education when managing anxiety in cancer patients. Faculty: Jaroslava Salman, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1.25 CME: Depression, Anxiety, and Delirium in Patients With Cancer Treating Anxiety Disorders in Patients With Cancer
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Feb 11, 2024 • 13min

Managing Antidepressant Side Effects in Youth

Explore practical strategies for managing common antidepressant side effects in the pediatric population, such as activation, insomnia, and withdrawal symptoms. Learn about the complexities of discontinuation effects and tailoring treatment approaches for better outcomes in youth.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 15min

Depressed Patient With Cancer? Here’s How to Treat

In this podcast episode, Jaroslava Salman, M.D., discusses the treatment options for depressed patients with cancer. Stay a step ahead in your practice with practical tips on which psychotherapies are helpful, which antidepressants to use and for how long, what to be mindful of, and even insights into prescribing stimulants. Faculty: Jaroslava Salman, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1.25 CME: Depression, Anxiety, and Delirium in Patients With Cancer Treating Depressive Disorders in Patients With Cancer
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Feb 1, 2024 • 14min

Brexanolone: A Quick Fix for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety?

Dr. Vivien Burt, a specialist in postpartum depression and anxiety, discusses brexanolone, an FDA-approved medication for postpartum depression. She explains its unique properties, including its quick onset of action and ongoing study for severe anxiety and insomnia. The podcast explores a randomized study on brexanolone, its effects on depressive symptoms, anxiety, and insomnia. It also highlights the limitations of the study, administration method, potential side effects, and cost of the medication, while emphasizing its potential as a first-step treatment.
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Jan 27, 2024 • 13min

The Nitty-Gritty on Treatment Optimization for Tic Disorders in Youth

In this podcast, Dr. David Rosenberg offers practical insights into treatment optimization for youth with tic disorders. Listen in and find out which treatment modality takes precedence, which factors need to be considered, how long to use medication, and more. Faculty: David Rosenberg, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1.5 CMEs: Tic Disorders in Children and Adolescents Treatment Optimization for Tic Disorders
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Jan 22, 2024 • 12min

Untangling Dilemmas: Youth Cannabis-ADHD-Stimulant Med Misuse

In this podcast, Dr. David Rosenberg expertly addresses the questions on what to do when your adolescent patient has ADHD but uses cannabis. Should you prescribe stiimulants or not? And what if they just want stimulants for better test scores? What do you do? Listen in as Dr. Rosenberg offers useful takeaways to help you with these (all too common) dilemmas. Faculty: David Rosenberg, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CMEs: CAP Smart Takes Vol. 12 Prescribing Stimulants for Youth With ADHD and Co-Occurring Cannabis Use
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Jan 17, 2024 • 12min

Tic Disorders and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Youth: Treatment Cheat Sheet

This podcast explores tic disorders and psychiatric comorbidities in youth, including ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors. It discusses treatment options, including stimulant use, CBT, and SSRIs. Dr. David Rosenberg provides insights on the subject. The high prevalence of comorbid psychiatric disorders in patients with tic disorders is highlighted, along with potential medication options. The relationship between tic disorders and OCD, anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors is explored. Treatment approaches, such as behavioral therapy and pharmacological treatments, are discussed, along with interventions for tic disorders and anxiety or depression. Topair is mentioned as a possibility for pharmacological interventions.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 10min

Clinician’s Digest: CANMAT and Mixed States Practicalities

Dr. Jim Phelps, expert in mixed states and DSM-5 approach to mood disorders, discusses the spectrum approach to diagnosing mixed mood disorders and the cautionary use of antidepressants. The podcast explores the challenges of differentiating borderline criteria from depression and strategies for managing mixed states.
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Jan 7, 2024 • 14min

Mystery No More: Understanding Tic Disorders in Pediatric Psychiatry

In this podcast episode, Dr. David Rosenberg provides a much-needed understanding of tic disorders in children and adolescents. Listen in to learn what a typical course of this disorder could look like, why you may not need to substitute methylphenidate in these patients, what happens when patients supress tics, and much more. Faculty: David Rosenberg, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1.5 CME: Tic Disorders in Children and Adolescents Understanding Tic Disorders
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Jan 2, 2024 • 10min

Metformin for Youth on SGAs: Ready for Prime Time?

In this podcast, Dr. David Rosenberg explores a review on metformin for youth on SGAs. Is it effective in mitigating weight gain in this population? And more importantly, should you prescribe it ASAP? Listen in as Dr. Rosenberg answers these questions and others. Faculty: David Rosenberg, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CMEs: CAP Smart Takes Vol. 12 Metformin for Weight Gain in Youth on Atypical Antipsychotics

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