• Home
  • Store
    • Newsletter Subscriptions
    • Multimedia
    • Books
    • eBooks
    • ABPN SA Courses
    • Social Work Courses
  • CME Center
  • Multimedia
    • Podcast
    • Webinars
    • Blog
    • Psychiatry News Videos
    • Medication Guide Videos
  • Newsletters
    • General Psychiatry
    • Child Psychiatry
    • Addiction Treatment
    • Hospital Psychiatry
    • Geriatric Psychiatry
    • Psychotherapy and Social Work
  • FAQs
  • Med Fact Book App
  • Log In
  • Register
  • Welcome
  • Sign Out
  • Subscribe
Home » bipolar_disorder

Articles Tagged with ''bipolar_disorder''

Antipsychotic Maintenance: How Long is Enough?

January 13, 2020
Chris Aiken, MD.
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Chris Aiken, MD. Editor-in-Chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Report. Practicing psychiatrist, Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Aiken has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Atypical antipsychotics can work quickly in mood disorders, but their long-term risks give us pause. When is it safe to discontinue them? The answer, it turns out, depends on whether we look to industry-supported or industry-independent trials.
Read More

A Practical Guide to Light Therapy

November 15, 2019
Chris ­Aiken, MD.
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Chris ­Aiken, MD. Editor-in-Chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Report. Practicing psychiatrist, Winston-Salem, NC.
Few natural therapies perform well when stacked head-to-head with medication. Light therapy is an exception. When used correctly, it can treat winter and non-winter depression and augment antidepressants. Learn which lightboxes work, how to use them, and a new light therapy protocol for bipolar depression.
Read More

A New Treatment for Bipolar Depression

August 1, 2019
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
With Vrylar’s new approval, there are now four atypicals antipsychotics with an indication in bipolar depression. Only two of these, however, are known to work in mania as well as depression. None of the atypicals stands out as the perfect choice for bipolar depression, but there are pros and cons to each that make them fitter better with certain patients.
Read More

Mood Stabilizers and Stroke Risk in Bipolar Disorder

July 3, 2019
Thomas Jordan, MD.
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Thomas Jordan, MD. Dr. Jordan has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity
Why does stroke matter in bipolar disorder? Because it’s the leading cause of death for these patients. Some mood stabilizers raise the stroke risk, while others do not.
Read More

Does Mania Follow the Sun?

February 1, 2019
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue

Chris Aiken, MDChris Aiken, MD. 
Editor-in-Chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Report. Practicing psychiatrist, Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Aiken has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

If dark nights can treat mania, can too much sunshine destabilize it? Yes and no. Mania is linked to rapid changes in sunlight, but not to the amount of light itself. Mania peaks in early spring when there’s a steep rise in sunlight. By the time the longest day of the year comes along in late June, there’s no longer a detectable increase in mania (Parker G et al, J Affect Disord 2018;226:72–76).
Read More

Evaluating and Treating Co-Occurring ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

November 1, 2018
Candace Good, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Candace Good, MD Child & adolescent psychiatrist, SunPointe Health, State College, PA, and a contributing writer for the Carlat newsletters. Dr. Good has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity
Early into the evaluation of a 10-year-old boy, you note the following symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, sleep problems, racing thoughts, and moodiness. The boy’s parents came to your office convinced that their son has ADHD, but thinking through the case, you recognize that the same symptoms could signal bipolar disorder (BD).
Read More

Probiotics for Bipolar Disorder

November 1, 2018
Adam Strassberg, MD and Chris Aiken, MD
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Adam Strassberg, MD Chris Aiken, MD Drs. Strassberg and Aiken have disclosed that they have no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Probiotics, the so-called “good” bacteria in the gut flora, have become popular as a natural treatment for various disorders. They are taken as capsules or through food sources like yogurt, vinegar, and fermented foods.
Read More

Treatment-Resistant Depression: Some Introductory Tips

July 1, 2018
Chris Aiken, MD
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Chris Aiken, MD Editor-in-chief of The Carlat Psychiatry Report Practicing psychiatrist, Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Aiken has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) has a fairly low barrier of entry. Failure of 2 full antidepressant trials—lasting 6 weeks at a minimally effective dose—is enough to qualify. In this month’s issue of TCPR, we’ll highlight pharmacologic advances that are underutilized and debunk a few that are unlikely to be effective for TRD.
Read More

Celecoxib as Adjunctive Treatment in Acute Mania

March 1, 2018
Thomas Jordan, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Thomas Jordan, MD Dr. Jordan has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Emotional stress can trigger an inflammatory cascade response and increase blood levels of proinflammatory cytokines—including IL-1, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α). These same inflammatory markers intensify in acute episodes of depression and mania.
Read More

Note From the Editor-in-Chief

January 1, 2018
Daniel Carlat, MD
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Daniel Carlat, MD Editor-in-Chief, The Carlat Psychiatry Report
When I was training in the 1990s, diagnosing bipolar disorder seemed straightforward. These patients often came to our attention because of a flagrant manic episode. You may still remember the first time you treated a manic patient—I certainly do.
Read More
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next
Carlat Total Access Subscriptions: Get access to every article on the website.

Complete access to every article you search on the website.

Shop for Total Access
Free Psychiatry Updates
The latest unbiased psychiatric information sent to your inbox.
Specify Your Interests
Featured Book
  • HospPsychiatry_Spiral_Binding_Sm.png

    Hospital Psychiatry Fact Book, First Edition (2025) - Spiral Bound

    This comprehensive guide is designed to be a valuable resource for professionals working in...
    READ MORE
Featured Video
  • KarXT (Cobenfy)_ The Breakthrough Antipsychotic That Could Change Everything.jpg
    General Psychiatry

    KarXT (Cobenfy): The Breakthrough Antipsychotic That Could Change Everything

    Read More
Featured Podcast
  • shutterstock_2603816031.jpg
    General Psychiatry

    A Scam for Every Woman, Child, and Man: Part 2

    1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Even when you know your patient is being scammed, it is hard to pull them out. We speak with Cathy Wilson about...
    Listen now
Recommended
  • Join Our Writing Team

    July 18, 2024
    WriteForUs.png
  • Insights About a Rare Transmissible Form of Alzheimer's Disease

    February 9, 2024
    shutterstock_2417738561_PeopleImages.com_Yuri A.png
  • How to Fulfill the DEA's One Time, 8-Hour Training Requirement for Registered Practitioners

    May 24, 2024
    DEA_Checkbox.png
  • Join Our Writing Team

    July 18, 2024
    WriteForUs.png
  • Insights About a Rare Transmissible Form of Alzheimer's Disease

    February 9, 2024
    shutterstock_2417738561_PeopleImages.com_Yuri A.png
  • How to Fulfill the DEA's One Time, 8-Hour Training Requirement for Registered Practitioners

    May 24, 2024
    DEA_Checkbox.png
  • Join Our Writing Team

    July 18, 2024
    WriteForUs.png
  • Insights About a Rare Transmissible Form of Alzheimer's Disease

    February 9, 2024
    shutterstock_2417738561_PeopleImages.com_Yuri A.png
  • How to Fulfill the DEA's One Time, 8-Hour Training Requirement for Registered Practitioners

    May 24, 2024
    DEA_Checkbox.png

About

  • About Us
  • CME Center
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us

Shop Online

  • Newsletters
  • Multimedia Subscriptions
  • Books
  • eBooks
  • ABPN Self-Assessment Courses

Newsletters

  • The Carlat Psychiatry Report
  • The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
  • The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
  • The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
  • The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
  • The Carlat Psychotherapy Report

Contact

carlat@thecarlatreport.com

866-348-9279

PO Box 626, Newburyport MA 01950

Follow Us

Please see our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Subscription Agreement, Use of Cookies, and Hardware/Software Requirements to view our website.

© 2025 Carlat Publishing, LLC and Affiliates, All Rights Reserved.