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CLINICAL UPDATE

Social Anxiety Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment

January 10, 2025
Daniel Carlat, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Daniel Carlat, MD. Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry/Chairman of Psychiatry at Melrose Wakefield Healthcare. Publisher, Carlat Publishing.
Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Dr. Carlat provides an array of treatments for social anxiety disorder, from SSRIs to psychotherapy,


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CLINICAL UPDATE

Treating Bipolar Disorder With Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy

December 18, 2024
Daniel Carlat, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Daniel Carlat, MD. Vice Chair, Community and Public Sector Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine. Publisher, Carlat Publishing.
Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Meds are essential for treating bipolar disorder, but recovery requires more. Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) empowers patients to stabilize daily routines and strengthen relationships. Here's how it works.


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CLINICAL UPDATE

Four Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD

December 11, 2024
Daniel Carlat, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Daniel Carlat, MD. Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry/Chairman of Psychiatry at Melrose Wakefield Healthcare. Publisher, Carlat Publishing. Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

A discussion of four evidence-based therapies for PTSD: prolonged exposure; trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy; cognitive processing therapy; and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.


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RESEARCH UPDATE

Therapist Bonds Improve Loss-of-Control Eating

December 9, 2024
Jennifer Leavitt, MS. PhD(c)
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Jennifer Leavitt, MS. PhD(c). Ms. Leavitt has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

This study reveals whether a strong therapist bond can improve outcomes for adolescents with eating disorders.


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Precision in Psychiatry: Diagnosing, Treating, and Differentiating Core Psychiatric Conditions

November 11, 2024
Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa and Nassir Ghaemi, M.D.

Today, we delve into the complicated world of psychiatric diagnoses and their impact on treatment.


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CLINICAL UPDATE

Pharmacotherapy for Panic Disorder: What Therapists Need to Know

August 6, 2024
Daniel Carlat, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Daniel Carlat, MD. Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry/Chairman of Psychiatry at Melrose Wakefield Healthcare. Publisher, Carlat Publishing.

Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

An overview of current pharmacotherapy for panic disorder, including the use of antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and emerging treatments like pregabalin, as well as the importance of combining medication with psychotherapy and guidance for therapists when discussing medication concerns with their clients.


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EXPERT Q&A

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents

July 22, 2024
Alec L. Miller, PsyD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Miller headshot.JPG Alec L. Miller, PsyD. Co-Founder and Co-Director, Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants of Westchester, LLP, White Plains, NY; President, Access Psychology Foundation; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. He is also co-author of three textbooks published by Guilford Press applying dialectical behavioral therapy to adolescents in clinical and school settings.

Dr. Miller discloses that he receives royalties from Guilford Press and PsychWire. This educational activity has been reviewed and it has been determined that there is no commercial bias as a result of this financial relationship.

This interview features the co-developer of a multimodal treatment that adapted DBT for suicidal adolescents. This innovative approach filled a critical gap where no other effective treatments existed.




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CLINICAL UPDATE

The Psychotherapy of Avoidant Personalities: A Basic Overview

July 11, 2024
Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Mark L. Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa. Editor in Chief, The Carlat Psychotherapy Report, psychotherapist in private practice in Tampa, Florida, and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Adjunct Instructor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine. He has broad clinical experience in the psychoanalytic treatment of mood, personality, and psychosomatic disorders, and has particular interest in the psychotherapy of schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder.

Dr. Ruffalo has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

The characteristics, differential diagnosis, theoretical considerations, and treatment approaches for avoidant personality disorder (AvPD), including insights into its prevalence and cultural considerations.


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RESEARCH UPDATE

Assessing Our Current Understanding of Therapy for Dreams and Nightmares

May 21, 2024
Jeremy Mills, DNP, PMHNP-BC and Anthony Charuvastra, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Jeremy Mills, DNP, PHNP-BC, and Anthony Charuvastra, MD. The authors have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Structured approaches for Image Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) and the Cognitive-Experiential Dream Model (CEDM) for tackling nightmares.


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EXPERT Q&A

Understanding Complex PTSD

May 14, 2024
Thanos Karatzias, PsyDip, MSc, PhD, CPsychol
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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CPTR_KaratziasT_Headshot.jpgThanos Karatzias, PsyDip, MSc, PhD, CPsychol. Edinburgh Napier University, School of Health & Social Care, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dr. Karatzias has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Dr. Karatzias describes complex PTSD, its distinct symptoms, and its revolutionary impact on trauma treatment.



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