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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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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	405	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessMedicine

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Latest Episodes

Lithium: Managing Cosmetic and Sexual Side Effects

In this episode, we explore three often-overlooked side effects of lithium — sexual dysfunction, hair loss, and skin changes like acne and psoriasis — and discuss practical, evidence-based strategies for managing each one without abandoning a medicat... more

16 Apr 2026 • 13 min

KarXT: A New Era in Antipsychotics?

In this episode, we explore KarXT, a newly FDA-approved antipsychotic with a groundbreaking cholinergic mechanism, through the lens of a single powerful metric: the Number Needed to Treat. Could an NNT of 5 change how you approach treatment-resistant... more

11 Apr 2026 • 12 min

Lithium: GI and Weight Side Effect Management

In this episode, we explore how to keep your patients on lithium by getting ahead of two of its most common challenges — weight gain and gastrointestinal side effects. Dr. David Osser from Harvard Medical School shares practical, proactive strategies... more

6 Apr 2026 • 13 min

Beyond Weight Loss: Can Semaglutide Treat Alcohol Use Disorder?

In this episode, we explore a surprising new contender in the fight against alcohol use disorder — semaglutide. Could the blockbuster weight-loss drug also curb heavy drinking? We examine the first randomized controlled trial testing this GLP-1 recep... more

1 Apr 2026 • 8 min

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Recent Guests

David Osser

Associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Episode: Lithium: GI and Weight Side Effect Management

Dr. David Osser

Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Episode: Managing Lithium's Renal Risks: Evidence-Based Strategies

Dr. Oscar Bukstein

Vice Chair and Associate Psychiatrist in Chief for Academic Affairs at Boston Children's Hospital; Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School

Boston Children's Hospital; Harvard Medical School

Episode: Adult ADHD: Optimizing Stimulant Therapy

Oscar Bukstein

Vice Chair and Associate Psychiatrist-in-Chief for Academic Affairs at Boston Children's Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Boston Children's Hospital

Episode: Beyond Stimulants: Tailoring ADHD Treatment to Comorbidities

Dr. Chris Aiken

Editor-in-chief of the Carlat Psychiatry Report and assistant professor of psychiatry at New York University and Wake Forest Schools of Medicine

Carlat Psychiatry Report / New York University / Wake Forest Schools of Medicine

Episode: Pharmacogenetic Testing in Psychiatry: Help or Hype?

Oliver Freudenreich

Psychiatrist discussing the INTEGRATE guidelines

Episode: INTEGRATE Guidelines: Standardizing Schizophrenia Pharmacotherapy

Dr. Lauren Osborne

Psychiatrist with expertise in postpartum psychosis and mood disorders

Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University

Episode: Postpartum Psychopharmacology: Breastfeeding and Bipolar Disorder

Lauren Osborne

Perinatal psychiatrist on the faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine

Episode: Distinguishing Postpartum OCD from Psychosis

Dr. Franklin King IV

Director of Training and Education at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics and Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School

Massachusetts General Hospital

Episode: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Redefining Treatment

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Dr. Richard Seeber

Host and expert in psychopharmacology, providing insightful updates and discussions on current psychiatric practices and research.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 509 ratings

Solid, straightforward psychopharmacology
So good. I love that the episodes are full of good useful tips to prescribe and manage psych meds.
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5
GIProphet
United Statesa month ago
Great but please stop using AI
The podcast is a great quick knowledge refresher or a way to stay up to date. I’ve not listened for a while due to being on Mat Leave, but now the podcast is read by an AI voice and it is so difficult to listen to and actually understand due to the unnatural voice tone and breaks. Please go back to a human reading.
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3
Skinnybones94
United Kingdom5 months ago
This commitment to providing reliable information is commendable!
I highly recommend this podcast's episode titled Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers for Managing Explosive Behavior. As a health clinician, I found this episode to be an invaluable resource! What sets this podcast apart is its focus on serving psychiatry and mental health professionals. It offers unbiased content, free from commercial influence and sponsorship by pharmaceutical companies. This commitment to providing reliable information is commendable.Kudos to the Psychopharmacology and Psych... more
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5
Sabrina Runbeck, MPH, MHS, PA-
Philippines3 years ago
Smita Varshney MD
Love to listen to daily pearls!
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5
Tavar1234
United States3 years ago
DocGermosen
Is a wonderful way to end the day by listening to current and relevant treatment information, base on different reviews of RCT’s.
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5
DEG1966
United States4 years ago

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Managing Lithium's Renal Risks: Evidence-Based Strategies

Q: Which patients are more at risk for lithium-related kidney problems, and how should monitoring be scheduled?

Young women and older adults appear at higher risk, so monitoring every four to six months is prudent, though many guidelines recommend at least every six months as a minimum.

Managing Lithium's Renal Risks: Evidence-Based Strategies

Q: What is the risk of severe renal toxicity with lithium, and how does best-practice dosing influence that risk?

Best practices—including maintaining lithium levels below about 0.8 mEq/L when possible, avoiding levels above 1.0 mEq/L, using once-daily dosing at night, and monitoring kidney function every four to six months—can substantially reduce risk, making the actual chance of severe renal toxicity quite low.

Staying Well: LAIs vs. Oral Medications in Cannabis-Induced Psychosis

Q: What happens next after discharge planning for cannabis-induced psychosis?

The discussion emphasizes considering long-acting injectable antipsychotics before discharge to reduce relapse and hospitalization risks, potentially altering the patient's long-term trajectory.

What Every Clinician Should Know About the Risks of Benzodiazepines

Q: How might you approach the situation where a patient asks for a benzodiazepine while already on an opioid?

Acknowledge the patient's anxiety and explain the dangers of benzodiazepines combined with opioids, suggesting alternative non-benzodiazepine treatments instead.

Mystery No More: Understanding Tic Disorders in Pediatric Psychiatry

Q: Does stress, anxiety or anger exacerbate tics?

Yes, psychological strain, stress, anxiety, excitement, anger, fatigue, sleep deprivation, and medical problems can temporarily exacerbate tics.

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This series provides timely updates and insights into psychopharmacology and psychiatry, aimed specifically at mental health professionals. It features expert opinions, clinical case studies, and discussions centered on the latest evidence-based practices in treating various mental health conditions. The episodes often include analysis of medications, treatment strategies, and the complexities surrounding specific psychiatric disorders, making it a valuable resource for clinicians looking to stay informed without the influence of commercial sponsorship.

Notably, the content avoids commercial bias and pharmaceutical sponsorship, ensuring that the information is reliable and focused purely on clinical efficacy. The engaging format often merg... more

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