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CLINICAL UPDATE

Supportive Psychotherapy: An Underappreciated Yet Effective Treatment

November 8, 2023
Martin M. Klapheke, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Martin M. Klapheke, MD. Professor of Psychiatry and Founding Faculty, Department of Clinical Services, University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine; Director of Psychotherapy Training, UCF/HCA Orlando Psychiatry Residency Program. 

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

Martin M. Klapheke, MD, explores the effectiveness, historical roots, and the pivotal role of supportive psychotherapy in modern mental health treatment. Sometimes the most impactful therapeutic tool is simply being there for the patient.


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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: A Closer Look at Psychodynamic Approaches

September 28, 2023
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. Instructor of Psychiatry at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and Adjunct Instructor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine.

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

Psychodynamic psychotherapy, including transference-focused psychotherapy, offers a valuable approach to understanding and treating borderline personality disorder, backed by strong evidence, making it a significant treatment option.


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RESEARCH UPDATE

Is CBT Really All That Jazz for Depression?

September 28, 2023
Amy Ton, MD,
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Amy Ton, MD. Dr. Ton has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

A comprehensive analysis of over 400 studies involving more than 52,000 individuals with depression evaluated the effectiveness of CBT compared to other treatments.


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Cognitive Remediation: A Game Changer for Clients with Mental Illness

September 12, 2023
Alice Saperstein, PhD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Alice Saperstein, PhD. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Saperstein has disclosed that she receives book royalties from Oxford University Press.
The editors have reviewed this article and found no evidence of bias in this educational activity. 

Tips for integrating cognitive remediation into your practice.


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Mood Stabilizers in Bipolar Disorder: What Therapists Need to Know

September 12, 2023
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.

Best practices for empowering your patient with the knowledge and strategies they need to make the most of mood stabilizers.


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A Psychiatrist Reflects on Psychotherapy: An Interview with Allen Frances

September 12, 2023
Allen Frances, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Allen Frances, MD. Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force; Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Duke University Department of Psychiatry; founding editor of the Journal of Personality Disorders and the Journal of Psychiatric Practice; and co-host of the podcast Talking Therapy.

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

Dr. Frances explains the rationale for tailored psychotherapy techniques for a strong patient-therapist relationship.


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RESEARCH UPDATE

Psychological Benefits of Abstaining from Social Media

September 12, 2023
Michael Posternak, MD.
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Dr. Posternak has no financial relationships with companies related to this material. 

A look into the impact of abstaining from social media on depression, anxiety, and well-being, with a focus on individuals with at least mild depressive symptoms.


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The Psychodynamics of Psychopharmacology: Reimagining the “Med Check”

September 12, 2023
Ronald Pies, M.D.
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Ronald W. Pies, MD. Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Lecturer on Bioethics and Humanities, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine; and Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Psychiatric Times.

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

The role of unconscious psychodynamic factors, the therapeutic alliance, and the transitional object in shaping medication adherence and treatment outcomes.


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Strategies for Treating Trauma in Intimate Partner Violence Survivors

September 12, 2023
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.

Dos and dont's when working with survivors of IPV.


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Using DBT Skills in Everyday Clinical Practice: An In-Depth Overview for Therapists

July 10, 2023
Joshua Sonkiss, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
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Joshua Sonkiss, MD. Board-certified in adult, adolescent, and forensic psychiatry as well as addiction medicine.

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

DBT: a comprehensive treatment approach that combines mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance-based therapy, and case management to help individuals develop skills for emotional regulation and behavior change.


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