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Joshua Feder, MD

Joshua Feder, MD

Dr. Joshua Feder studied mathematics and medicine at Boston University, Psychiatry at Naval Regional Medical Center San Diego, serving the first Gulf War in child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, and eventually became Chief of Child Psychiatry at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Feder now practices in Solana Beach, California, and serves as Executive Medical Director at Positive Development, providing relationship-based support for families, with research at UCSD, SDSU, Fielding Graduate University, An Najah National University, Quicksilver Software, Autism Is inclusion program, and Programmatic Lead for the International Networking Group on Peace Building with Young Children, with projects in the US, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. Dr. Feder co-authored the first American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Practice Parameter on Autism and serves as Co-Chair of the Disaster & Trauma Committee at AACAP. Dr Feder was founding policy chair for the California Association for Infant Mental Health and advocates worldwide on access to care, climate policy, and peacebuilding. His recent books include Child Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Second Edition (2023) and Prescribing Psychotropics (2021).

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Expanding Access to OCD Treatment

May 19, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

Many families struggle to find OCD treatment for their children. Specialty-trained therapists are limited, and wait lists are usually long. Online therapy is an option, but how well does it work? Today, we discuss a study that examines online cognitive behavioral therapy with exposure and response prevention for kids with OCD. 




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Preschoolers and Stimulants: When Is Medication the Right Call for ADHD?

May 12, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

Today, we’re tackling a big question: How young is too young to treat children with medication for ADHD?




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Hidden Dangers: The Fentanyl Crisis and Teen Overdose Prevention

March 31, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman
The Fentanyl overdose crisis is now one of the leading causes of death among adolescents, and it is happening in every corner of the country. Stay with us as we talk about the state of the crisis and the steps we can take to save lives.
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Navigating the Digital Generation: Social Media & Mental Health

March 24, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

In today's podcast, we explore the connection between social media, mental health, and today's youth.



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Audio Issue, Social and Lifestyle Issues in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, July/Aug/Sept 2024

March 20, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
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Audio Issue

Audio Issue, Early Childhood Psychiatry, Oct/Nov/Dec 2024

March 20, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
CARLAT WEBINAR

Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of ADHD

January 28, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD

0.75 CME Credits. This webinar discusses ADHD and its varied presentations, co-occurring issues, and the importance of accurate assessment for effective treatment.


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Audio Issue, Substance Use in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Jan/Feb/March 2025

January 1, 2025
Joshua Feder, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
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Basics of Office-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD

September 30, 2024
Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

Today, we are talking about using cognitive behavioral therapy to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in clinical settings. 



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Navigating the Transition to College

September 2, 2024
Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

The transition to college can be challenging for any adolescent, but when an adolescent has psychological conditions, or they're dealing with other mental health concerns, it is especially difficult to navigate this transition.


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Child Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Second Edition (2023)

Joshua Feder, MD, Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP, and Elizabeth Tien, MD
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$94.95

All the important facts covering child and adolescent psychopharmacology.

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Child Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Second Edition (2023)

Joshua Feder, MD, Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP, and Elizabeth Tien, MD
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$84.95

All the important facts covering child and adolescent psychopharmacology.

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Child Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Second Edition (2023)

Joshua Feder, MD, Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP, and Elizabeth Tien, MD
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$64.95

All the important facts covering child and adolescent psychopharmacology.

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The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast - CME Access 1 Year (AutoRenew)

Chris Aiken, MD, Joshua Feder, MD, Mara Goverman, Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, Stephanie Collier, MD, and Victoria Hendrick, MD
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Clear, engaging, and practical updates on clinical psychiatry.

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Prescribing Psychotropics: From Drug Interactions to Pharmacogenetics (2022)

Chris Aiken, MD, Daniel Carlat, MD, and Joshua Feder, MD
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$84.95

Teaches drug pharmacokinetics and everyday clinical practice. 

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Prescribing Psychotropics: From Drug Interactions to Pharmacogenetics (2022)

Chris Aiken, MD, Daniel Carlat, MD, and Joshua Feder, MD
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Teaches drug pharmacokinetics and everyday clinical practice.

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The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast - CME Access 1 Year

Noah Capurso, MD, MHS, Chris Aiken, MD, Joshua Feder, MD, Mara Goverman, Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, Stephanie Collier, MD, and Victoria Hendrick, MD
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Clear, engaging, and practical updates on clinical psychiatry.

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