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Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
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Practical psychopharmacology updates for mental health clinicians. Useful for psychiatry / mental health professionals. Expert interviews and soundbites from CME presentations. Practical and free of commercial bias. Not sponsored by any pharmaceutical company.
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Antipsychotic Switching: Six Clinical Tips
2d ago00:12:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the surprisingly thin evidence base behind antipsychotic switching — one of psychiatry's most common clinical maneuvers. Dr. Oliver Freudenreich breaks down a landmark systematic review and shares six practical tips to help clinicians switch antipsychotics safely and confidently. Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 82 Switching Oral Antipsychotics: Six Strategies and Tips
Transcribe →Mastering Long-Acting Injectables: Aripiprazole & Olanzapine
1w ago00:11:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the practical use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics in schizophrenia — specifically aripiprazole and olanzapine formulations. What's the right dose when a patient misses an injection? Dr. Brian Miller breaks down dosing, oral supplementation windows, and dose equivalence for Abilify Maintena, Aristada, and Zyprexa Relprevv. Faculty: Brian Miller, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.75 CME: Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia LAIs in Practice: Aripiprazole & Olanzapine
Transcribe →Predicting Lithium Response in Bipolar Disorder
2w ago00:11:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore whether we can predict which bipolar disorder treatments will work for specific patients before months of trial and error. Could your patient's clinical profile, family history, or even their own neurons hold the key to finding the right medication sooner? Faculty: Kristin Raj, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 81 Can We Predict Who Responds to Mood Stabilizers?
Transcribe →Preventing Relapse: The Role of LAIs in Schizophrenia
2w ago00:07:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore when and why long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) should be considered for patients with schizophrenia, covering approved indications, ideal candidate profiles, and the critical role of shared decision-making in treatment planning. Faculty: Brian Miller, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.75 CME: Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia Understanding When to Prescribe LAIs
Transcribe →Could Lithium Play a Role in Preventing Alzheimer's Disease?
3w ago00:11:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore a striking new Nature study suggesting that lithium deficiency may play a central role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Could a simple, overlooked supplement be the key to prevention? Dr. Scott Beach unpacks the science, the promise, and the important caveats. Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CME: Quick Take Vol. 81 Lithium Orotate: Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease?
Transcribe →Managing ADHD in Pregnancy: Weighing Risk versus Risk
4w ago00:08:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the nuanced challenge of managing ADHD with stimulant medications during pregnancy. Is stopping the medication always the safer choice — or does untreated ADHD carry risks of its own? Dr. Amanda Koire breaks down the latest evidence to help clinicians make truly informed decisions. Faculty: Amanda Koire, M.D., Ph.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.5 CME: Prescribing in Pregnancy: What Every Clinician Should Know Pregnancy, ADHD, and Stimulants: Making an Informed Choice
Transcribe →Ondansetron for Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
May 2100:13:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we examine a surprising repurposing of ondansetron — a common antiemetic — as a potential adjunctive treatment for the notoriously hard-to-treat negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Could a nausea medication help restore motivation and emotional engagement in your patients with residual symptoms despite stable antipsychotic therapy? Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 81 Is Ondansetron Effective for Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia?
Transcribe →Managing SSRIs During Pregnancy: Myths vs. Evidence
May 1600:07:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore how to manage SSRI treatment in pregnant patients — addressing common fears around fetal malformations, medication switching, and neonatal withdrawal. Can stopping an antidepressant actually do more harm than continuing it? Faculty: Amanda Koire, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.5 CME: Prescribing in Pregnancy: What Every Clinician Should Know SSRI Treatment During Pregnancy: A Clinical Case
Transcribe →Rethinking Haloperidol's Cardiac Risk
May 1100:14:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore a landmark meta-analysis that challenges decades of fear surrounding IV haloperidol and cardiac risk. Could one of medicine's most persistent myths be costing patients their best treatment option for delirium? Dr. Scott Beach breaks down the evidence. Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.75 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 80 IV Haloperidol: Are Cardiac Safety Concerns Overblown?
Transcribe →Bipolar Disorder, Lithium, and Pregnancy: What the Evidence Says
May 600:11:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we explore the complex risk-versus-risk decision of using lithium during pregnancy and breastfeeding. How do you weigh the near-certainty of mood relapse against fetal cardiac risks? Dr. Amanda Koire provides a practical framework every clinician needs when managing bipolar disorder in reproductive-age women. Faculty: Amanda Koire, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.5 CME: Prescribing in Pregnancy: What Every Clinician Should Know Lithium in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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