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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Bipolar Upgrade 7: Social Rhythm Therapy

Posted October 2, 202300:21:12

Social Rhythm Therapy helps patients regulate their circadian rhythm. It treats bipolar disorder, and here we show how to weave it in with medication...

Addressing Suicidality in Autistic Children and Teens

Posted September 25, 202300:21:07

Autistic kids and teens can become despondent or suicidal. When this happens, we need to take it as seriously as with anyone else. In today's podcast,...

Throwback Thursday: ADHD and Identity

Posted September 21, 202300:12:00

When a child grows up with untreated mental illness, there's a good chance it'll affect their identity. We'll look at how to work with that in the psychotherapy...

Gender Affirming Care in Children and Adolescents: A Primer

Posted September 18, 202300:14:04

Child and adolescent psychiatrists are seeing increasing numbers of transgender and gender-diverse children and teens. This podcast will help clinicians...

Throwback Thursday: Brief Therapy for ADHD

Posted September 14, 202300:13:07

You started a stimulant medication for a young woman with ADHD. When she returns her symptoms are 70% better, but what can we do about the rest? Today...