The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Recent Episodes

Ritalin, Provigil, and Caffeine Compared [60 Sec Psych]

Posted December 2, 2020 • 00:04:47

About 1 in 50 US adults use stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and modafinil (Provigil) without a prescription, and...

Reimagining ADHD with Edward Hallowell, MD

Posted November 30, 2020 • 00:18:10

While medication is the mainstay of treating symptoms in ADHD, Edward Hallowell, MD, shares a positive, relationship-based approach to ADHD with practical...

Bad News for Antipsychotics and Circadian Rhythms [60 Sec Psych]

Posted November 25, 2020 • 00:02:53

Schizophrenia, autism, addictions, borderline personality disorder, nearly every psychiatric disorder is associated with disrupted circadian rhythms. All...

Psychotherapy Side Effects: An Interview with Michael Linden

Posted November 23, 2020 • 00:26:30

Can psychotherapy have side effects? Michael Linden believes it can, and he launched some of the key studies that shed light on this under-appreciated...

Olanzapine vs. Asenapine [60 Sec Psych]

Posted November 21, 2020 • 00:02:55

If we trust the Catie trial, olanzapine is one the most effective antipsychotics for schizophrenia. Why? Despite its trying side effects – particularly...