The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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.

SAINT TMS is now available. We take a closer look at its record-breaking effect size.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/01/2025Duration: 16 minutes, 04 secondsChris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Discover the groundbreaking effects of SNT TMS on treatment-resistant depression, boasting a staggering 79% remission rate. Dive into the origins of this innovative therapy with insights from the 2017 Stanford trial that altered its protocol mid-study. Learn how SNT enhances brain targeting through fMRI while differentiating itself from traditional TMS and psychedelics. The compressed five-day schedule allows for practical, rapid responses, stacking treatments for maximum impact. Get ready for a deep dive into the future of antidepressant therapies!

Dr. Kenneth Levy, a tenured clinical psychology professor specializing in borderline personality disorder (BPD) treatments, shares valuable insights on effective therapy approaches. He emphasizes the importance of integrating multiple evidence-based therapies, including DBT, MBT, and TFP. Levy discusses the shared core elements across these modalities and critiques the rigid treatment camps in mental health. He provides practical guidance for clinicians on when to adapt treatment and highlights key components like therapist compassion and self-reflection that drive success in therapy.

For years, autism care has centered on one model, but that’s changing. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry just redefined what evidence-based care really means. This shift could transform how we support children and families.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 11/17/2025Duration: 24 minutes, 07 secondsJoshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.