As we delved into Carl Jung's archetype of the wounded healer last Monday, it reminded us of something we learned about the serotonin transporter gene. Has modern genetics discovered a pathway to the archetype? You be the judge in this throwback to a 2021 episode. 

Today, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and its treatment modalities in the world of mental health are explored.

Updates on lithium from the 2023 International Bipolar Conference.

Several psychiatric medications prolong the QTc interval and place patients at risk of the dreaded torsade de pointes. Some patients are particularly vulnerable to QTc prolongation: the elderly, patients with heart disease and electrolyte imbalances, and patients taking certain medications, like thioridazine and ziprasidone. In this podcast, we provide a step-by-step guide so that you can keep your patients safe from this cardiovascular side effect.

Why valproate is the #1 contraindicated med in pregnancy, and what are the other close contenders.

Learn about the pros and cons of the main categories of medications that clinicians typically use to treat anxiety in children and adolescents.

MAOIs rank high in efficacy and are pretty well tolerated too, as long as you watch for two critical interactions.

Find out what psychiatry's favorite critic does in his practice.