The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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

Episodes

June 16, 2025 13 mins

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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May 19, 2025 11 mins

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

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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.

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May 5, 2025 18 mins

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.

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April 28, 2025 8 mins

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 a...

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April 21, 2025 16 mins

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 education...

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1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Even when you know your patient is being scammed, it is hard to pull them out. We speak with Cathy Wilson about the therapeutic techniques to break psychological trap.

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Published On: 04/14/2025

Duration: 11 minutes, 27 seconds

Chris Aiken, MD, Cathy Wilson, LPC, ACS, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial ...

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1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Learn the signs, and the psychological traps that can make people lose everything.

How to help patients build fulfilling lives even in the face of unremitted illness.

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Published On: 04/07/2025

Duration: 13 minutes, 13 seconds

Chris Aiken, MD, Cathy Wilson, LPC, ACS, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or...

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The Fentanyl overdose crisis is now one of the leading causes of death among adolescents, and it is happening in every corner of the country. Stay with us as we talk about the state of the crisis and the steps we can take to save lives.

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Published On: 03/31/2025

Duration: 15 minutes, 41 seconds

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In today's podcast, we explore the connection between social media, mental health, and today's youth.

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Published On: 03/24/2025

Duration: 12 minutes, 58 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.

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March 17, 2025 15 mins

How to help patients build fulfilling lives even in the face of unremitted illness.

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Published On: 03/17/2025

Duration: 15 minutes, 19 seconds

Chris Aiken, MD, Margaret Chislom, MD, 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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March 10, 2025 16 mins

How post is postpartum? And how fast do you need to intervene?

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Published On: 03/10/2025

Duration: 16 minutes, 31 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.

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March 3, 2025 12 mins

We look at the ideal times to intervene for antipsychotic weight gain and panic attacks.

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Published On: 03/03/2025

Duration: 12 minutes, 50 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.

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February 24, 2025 11 mins

Sometimes we have a window of opportunity to make a difference. In this series we discuss time-frames where panic, clozapine, and metformin have the greatest benefits.

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Published On: 02/24/2025

Duration: 11 minutes, 53 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.

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February 17, 2025 19 mins

Sometimes we have a window of opportunity to make a difference. In this series we discuss time-frames where lithium, clozapine, and metformin have the greatest benefits.

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Published On: 02/17/2025

Duration: 19 minutes, 28 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.

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February 10, 2025 17 mins

Sometimes we have a window of opportunity to make a difference. Here, we discuss time-frames where lithium, clozapine, and metformin have the greatest benefits.

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Published On: 02/10/2025

Duration: 17 minutes, 23 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.

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February 3, 2025 16 mins

Learn how your patient’s life story can unlock psychotherapeutic avenues of treatment on our interview with Margaret Chisolm.

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Published On: 02/03/2025

Duration: 16 minutes, 41 seconds

Chris Aiken, MD, Margaret Chisolm, MD, 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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