The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Linda Carpenter, psychiatry professor and chief of the Mood Disorders Program at Butler Hospital/Brown, explains a new FDA-approved device for hard-to-treat depression. She describes how peripheral sensory nerves are stimulated and contrasts this approach with TMS. The conversation covers device origins, clinical trial results, and safety in clear, concise terms.

In this discussion, Linda Carpenter, a leading expert in psychiatry and chief of the Mood Disorders Program at Butler Hospital, dives into the groundbreaking ProLivRx device for treating difficult depression. She explains the innovative approach of neuromodulation and how ProLivRx differs from other treatments like TMS. The conversation includes insights on clinical trial results, the user-friendly design for at-home use, and considerations for patient selection. Carpenter also addresses monitoring and safety protocols, making this technology a potential game-changer in mental health care.

Explore how Marsha Linehan discovered mindfulness in a Buddhist monastery, shaping the foundations of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dive into the debates between DBT and traditional psychoanalytic methods, and discover the reasons behind DBT's rapid adoption in mental health. Uncover the significant effects of treatment on self-harm behaviors, and witness Linehan's powerful return to the hospital that started her journey. Finally, reflect on her legacy, including her upcoming autobiography that promises to shed light on her remarkable life.

Marsha Linehan makes it out of a long-term psychiatric hospital and vows to develop a better approach to suicidality, reinventing therapy for borderline personality disorder. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 01/05/2026Duration: 16 minutes, 50 secondsChris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

How a tip from Carl Jung inspired Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12-step recovery movement. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/29/2025Duration: 08 minutes, 55 secondsChris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Are psychosis and OCD ever normal? We explore this question from Carl Jung’s breakdown to a new neurologic condition, hyperphantasia.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/22/2025Duration: 15 minutes, 41 secondsChris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Today’s episode is one we’ve been sitting with for a long time. We’re talking about how to survive psychologically in a world where hatred is persistent, not abstract, not metaphorical but recurring, and sometimes lethal. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/19/2025Duration: 19 minutes, 01 secondsJoshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Some of the people who revolutionized psychiatry lived with mental illness themselves. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/15/2025Duration: 15 minutes, 15 secondsChris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

The discussion highlights strategies for helping bipolar patients navigate holiday stress, addressing social pressures and family traumas. There's an exploration of winter depression, its effects on mood, and the benefits of light therapy. Additionally, the podcast looks into how holiday routines impact lithium levels and the emerging interaction between semaglutide (Ozempic) and lithium, raising concerns about toxicity. Practical tips for maintaining stability during the festive season are also shared, along with insights into GLP-1 medications.

Discover the groundbreaking SAINT TMS and its impressive effects on treatment-resistant depression. Learn how TMS enables brain rewiring through neuromodulation and why spaced sessions enhance its effectiveness. Hear about the unique timing engineered for neuroplasticity and the amazing cellular changes it triggers. The discussion also highlights the importance of access to SAINT centers and the future of psychiatry through neuromodulation. The hosts honor the legacy and vision of Nolan Williams in revolutionizing mental health care.