The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Join the hosts as they discuss behavioral interventions for adult ADHD with psychiatrist Dr. Scott Shapiro. They explore the importance of prioritizing ADHD treatment in adults with other psychiatric disorders. The chapter also delves into managing ADHD symptoms with a combination of medication, therapy, and behavior strategies. Furthermore, the relationship between exercise and executive function in ADHD is explored, including different types of exercise interventions.

Discussion on dark therapy for mania in patients with bipolar disorder, including updates, effectiveness, and the use of blue light blockers. Also explores the benefits of bright light therapy for medical illness recovery and prevention of postpartum depression.

The podcast explores the concept of anxiety as a symptom and neuroticism as a personality trait. It discusses the effects of SSRIs on neurotic traits and the potential benefits of using SSRIs to alleviate anxiety symptoms. The podcast also explores the impact of neuroticism on individuals and its link with creativity. It delves into the relationship between openness, neuroticism, and creativity, and the role of rumination in problem-solving.

Learn about the latest research on light therapy for bipolar disorder and its potential benefits. Discover strategies for screening, treating, and managing bipolar disorder. Find out how to select the right light therapy box and manage mixed symptoms. Also, hear about the potential risks of using light therapy after 2 pm and the effectiveness of trazodone for sleep disturbance in opioid-dependent patients.

This podcast explores the controversial nature of generalized anxiety disorder, its historical origins, and its differentiation from panic disorder. The hosts discuss Freud's early perspective, the lifespan of anxiety, and its effects on depression and treatment considerations.

Updates from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference: Avoiding valproate in women of childbearing age, responsibility of prescribers in relation to pregnancy and medication. Treatment updates and monitoring mood symptoms in bipolar disorder. The significance of functioning and self-management in treating bipolar disorder. Shifting from psychoeducation to cognitive remediation for bipolar disorder.

Dr. Kristin Cadenhead, an expert in recognizing and treating psychosis in autism, discusses the challenges of differentiating between autism and psychosis. She explores the importance of changes in behavior, clinical symptoms, and family psychiatric history. The chapter also covers different approaches for treating psychosis in autism, including medication options and collaboration with neurologists. Additionally, the cautious approach to using stimulants in individuals with psychosis is discussed, as well as the stigma associated with psychotic disorders and the challenges in treating individuals with both psychosis and autism.

Discussion on the newly approved antidepressant, Zuranolone, and its effectiveness in regular depression. The podcast explores the compatibility of Zuranolone with other psychiatric drugs and its recommended dose adjustment. It challenges the previous understanding of the link between serotonin and depression. Additionally, it delves into the limited effectiveness of serotonin supplements and introduces Zuranolone as a new antidepressant for postpartum depression.

Lurasidone (Latuda) has gone generic. Find out where this antipsychotic fits in bipolar disorder with updates from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference.CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 08/07/2023Duration: 20 minutes, 25 secondsChris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

In this podcast, they discuss setting behavioral goals during medication visits for patients with no motivation. They explore integrating CBT and medication management, using behavioral activation with TMS, understanding delirium muscetins, and the importance of accountability in behavioral assignments. They also reflect on the life of Sinead O'Connor and her impact on mental illness stigmatization.