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Gender Affirming Care in Exile: The Trials

May 4, 2026

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

Medical societies are reversing decades of support for gender-affirming care in youth — but is it the science driving the shift, or the politics? This episode walks through the evidence, from randomized trials to regret rates, and finds a more complicated picture than either side presents.

Research Update

Prazosin and Cyproheptadine for AUD: A Promising Combination

May 1, 2026

Christine Tran-Boynes, DO

Christine Tran-Boynes, DO. Dr. Tran-Boynes has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

When standard treatments fall short in alcohol use disorder, could a prazosin–cyproheptadine combination help? A new randomized trial suggests this pairing may significantly reduce high-risk drinking.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives, Borderline Personality Disorder, TCPR, May 2026

May 1, 2026

After reading these articles, you should be able to…

CME Post-Test, Borderline Personality Disorder, TCPR, May 2026

May 1, 2026

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 1 CME credit.

CME Post-Test, Therapy for Bipolar Disorder, TCPR, June/July 2026

May 1, 2026

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credits.

Expert Q&A

Diagnosing Borderline Personality

May 1, 2026

Mark Zimmerman, MD

Chief of Ambulatory Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, South County Psychiatry. Former professor of psychiatry and human behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University.

Dr. Zimmerman reports he is on the speaker’s bureau of Intra Cellular Therapies and a research consultant with GH Research. This article was reviewed by Dr. Aiken, Editor-in-Chief, who has concluded that there is no evidence of commercial bias in this educational activity.

Dr. Zimmerman explains why BPD is underdiagnosed and how a single high-yield screening question can change your assessment.

Research Update

Do “Other” Events Trigger Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

May 1, 2026

Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA.

Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA. Dr. Evans has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

What if a patient’s most traumatic experience doesn’t meet DSM-5 criteria? This study explores how other life events can trigger PTSD-level symptoms—challenging how we define trauma.

Research Update

Treating Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain with GLP-1 Agonists

May 1, 2026

Christine Tran-Boynes, DO

Christine Tran-Boynes, DO.

Dr. Tran-Boynes has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

GLP-1 agonists have transformed obesity care—now emerging research suggests they may also reverse antipsychotic-induced weight gain without worsening psychiatric symptoms.

Gender Affirming Care in Exile: The Lawsuits

April 27, 2026

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

Two malpractice cases — one worth $2 million — are reshaping the standards of gender-affirming care. This episode traces what went wrong, what held up in court, and what every clinician needs to know when referring patients for gender affirming procedures.

Clinical Guidance