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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New Schizophrenia Guidelines [60 Sec Psych]

Posted September 26, 202000:04:27

In September 2020 the APA updated their schizophrenia practice guidelines. Here’s how things have changed since the 2004 edition. [

The Antipsychotics Weigh In [60 Sec Psych]

Posted September 23, 202000:02:19

When it comes to weight gain on antipsychotics, most of what we know is from industry sponsored trials, and most of them were done on Caucasian patients....

Lithium vs. Coronavirus

Posted September 21, 202000:18:28

Half a dozen research papers suggest that lithium’s anti-viral properties may extend to the coronavirus. But the idea is far from tested, and patients...

Suvorexant prevents delirium [60 Sec Psych]

Posted September 19, 202000:02:55

We often worry about sleep meds in the medically ill, and there’s plenty of cause to: falls, respiratory suppression, and confusion. On the other...

Air Quality and Mental Health

Posted September 17, 202000:14:56

Air pollution, including particulate matter from forest fires, is a leading cause of health problems globally. It is also linked to psychiatric problems...