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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Confused About Acute Confusional States? A Primer on Delirium

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Why valproate is the #1 contraindicated med in pregnancy, and what are the other close contenders.

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How to reduce unnecessary polypharmacy, and when it makes sense to keep it going

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