The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Recent Episodes

Night Eating in Bipolar Disorder [60 Sec Psych]

Posted December 12, 2020 • 00:04:43

Not only do we get more urges to eat at night, but we tend to overeat and lean more towards junk food. So how does that play out in bipolar disorder? This...

Prazosin Helps Some Stay Sober from Alcohol [60 Sec Psych]

Posted December 10, 2020 • 00:04:09

There are many reasons why people drink, and one of them is alcohol withdrawal. The withdrawal state causes anxiety, negative mood, and cravings,...

CBT-Insomnia: A patient guide

Posted December 7, 2020 • 00:23:01

Cognitive behavioral therapy treats insomnia as well as a sleep med, and it also improves depression and immune function. This special patient podcast...

Probiotics in Depression: A New Study [60 Sec Psych]

Posted December 5, 2020 • 00:03:13

Depression and anxiety improve when healthy bacteria are added – whether through diet or probiotics – according to several dozen small randomized...

Ritalin, Provigil, and Caffeine Compared [60 Sec Psych]

Posted December 2, 2020 • 00:04:47

About 1 in 50 US adults use stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and modafinil (Provigil) without a prescription, and...