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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MDMA: What Went Wrong Part 2

Posted June 17, 202400:26:59

An FDA panel just rejected MDMA assisted therapy. We look at the reasons why, and what this means for the future of psychedelic therapy. 

MDMA: What Went Wrong Part 1

Posted June 10, 202400:20:01

Did boundary violations sink MDMA assisted psychotherapy? We explore the reasons behind the FDA panel’s rejection of this psychedelic therapy.

Contingency Management with Dr. Dominick DePhilippis

Posted June 3, 202400:43:29

In today's episode, Dr. DePhilippis tells us all about Contingency Management: what it is, how it works, and its evidence for the treatment of stimulant...

(Wounded Healers) Impairment & Strength

Posted May 27, 202400:21:50

Clinicians who have lived with mental illness share how it impaired them - and strengthened them - on the job.


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Throwback - The Bright Side of the Serotonin Gene

Posted May 20, 202400:22:31

As we delved into Carl Jung's archetype of the wounded healer last Monday, it reminded us of something we learned about the serotonin transporter gene....