The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Clear, engaging, and practical updates on clinical psychiatry. Hosted by Chris Aiken, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP.

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A Prescription Video Game for ADHD [60 Sec]

Posted October 24, 202000:03:04

The hand eye movements of a prescription video game are thought to exercise circuits involved in attention, and this theory did translate to small but...

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We interview Ruta Nunacs on perimenopausal depression, and our word of the day – processomania – brings us into the crosshairs of politics and psychiatry.

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Posted October 17, 202000:02:06

New labeling from the FDA requires physicians to discuss naloxone with patients or caregivers they are prescribing opioids to. The new guideline...

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Posted October 13, 202000:05:36

Benzo prescriptions have risen 34% during COVID-19, particularly in women. People are also getting benzos outside of prescriptions. Drs. Islam and Choudhry...