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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Efficacy of Deep Brain Stimulation for OCD

Posted January 15, 202400:11:49

Have you ever wondered about using Deep Brain Stimulation, DBS, for kids dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD? It's a hot topic among parents,...

A New Form of Lithium

Posted January 8, 202400:16:49

We interview Stephan Jackman, whose company is developing a new formulation of lithium, and bring updates on lithium in younger, older, and peripartum...

Lithium: 12 Updates from 2023

Posted January 1, 202400:22:06

A year of research on lithium, including updates on its efficacy, renal risks, tremor, and a controlled trial of instant vs. extended release

Evidence for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Posted December 25, 202300:52:47

In today’s podcast, we explore background knowledge, experiences, and

misconceptions surrounding psychodynamic therapy and discuss how we define...

Understanding Callous and Unemotional Behaviors in Children and Adolescents

Posted December 18, 202300:24:35

Callous unemotional behaviors can be challenging to understand. One community study of 1136 children (from 3rd-7th grade) found that 10%–32% of those...