Sleep disorders affect nearly half of adults over 65, impairing quality of life and increasing risks of cognitive decline, mood disorders, falls, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

"The only thing that works for me is Xanax." "Can I get a 3-month script for Klonopin? My last doc didn't mind."
We’ve all heard versions of these.

Dr. Morehead discusses when to use them, how to taper them, and new research on withdrawal risks.

0.25 CME Credits. In this episode, we explore nine groundbreaking stories in mental health and psychiatric medicine, covering everything from healthcare fraud to the latest advancements in drug trials. First, we dive into the recent charges brought by the US Department of Justice against executives at Done, a California-based telehealth company, for alleged healthcare fraud. Done is accused of prescribing over 40 million Adderall pills to patients without proper evaluation, raising concerns about the balance between increasing mental healthcare access and responsible prescribing practices.

Research updates on benzo discontinuation, iloperidone in mania, lithium, schizophrenia, ECT, a new circadian psychotherapy, and therapy for multi-trauma PTSD.

The release of the fast-acting antidepressant Auvelity got us thinking about an older strategy to speed up antidepressants: benzodiazepines. So we're bringing you this Thursday throwback, do benzodiazepines treat depression? Benzos and sleep meds rarely earn a mention in textbooks on depression these days, but that has not always been the case. (Part 1 of a 2 part series)