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Daniel Carlat, MD

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The Strange Side of Antidepressants

Fun facts from the upcoming Medication Fact Book, 8th Edition
May 23, 2025
Daniel Carlat, MD
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Benzos: Misunderstood, Misused — but Sometimes Just Right.

May 22, 2025
Daniel Carlat, MD

"The only thing that works for me is Xanax." "Can I get a 3-month script for Klonopin? My last doc didn't mind."
We’ve all heard versions of these.


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FDA Clears First Alzheimer's Blood Test—What's Actually New Here?

May 21, 2025
Daniel Carlat, MD

This week, the FDA cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease: the Lumipulse G pTau217/β-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio.It sounds like a big step forward. Maybe it will prove to be one. But after 22 years of Carlat Report coverage of overhyped tests and treatments, I’ve learned to pause before celebrating “firsts.”


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Choosing ADHD Meds: A 3 Minute Overview

May 21, 2025
Daniel Carlat, MD

ADHD pharmacology can feel overwhelming. Dozens of formulations. Conflicting data. High stakes for outcomes—and side effects. Each chapter of our Medication Fact Book starts with general tips, and I’m revising the ADHD section for our 8th edition.


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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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Hospital Psychiatry Fact Book, First Edition (2025)

Regular Bound with PDF/eBook Access
November 19, 2024
Daniel Carlat, MD and Victoria Hendrick, MD

Once the book is complete, this page has links and instructions for taking the 12 CME post-test for the Hospital Psychiatry Fact Book (2025) and download links PDF/eBook access.


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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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CLINICAL UPDATE

How You Can Use Positive Psychology in Your Practice

April 30, 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.

Explore practical applications of positive psychology in psychotherapy, gaining insights to foster resilience, happiness, and a sense of purpose in your client.


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CLINICAL UPDATE

CBT With Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD

December 5, 2023
Daniel Carlat, MD
From The Carlat Psychotherapy Report
Issue Links: Editorial Information

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.

Seven steps to implementing exposure and response prevention techniques.


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BULK TAX FREE Treating Alcohol Use Disorder: A Fact Book (2023)

Daniel Carlat, MD, Michael Weaver, MD, Michael Weaver, MD, FASAM, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
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All the tools and information needed to assess and treat your patients who are struggling with alcohol use disorder.

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Treating Opioid Use Disorder—A Fact Book (2024)

Daniel Carlat, MD, Noah Capurso, MD, MHS, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
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All the tools you need to assess and treat patients struggling with opioid use disorder. 

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Treating Alcohol Use Disorder—A Fact Book (2023)

Daniel Carlat, MD, Michael Weaver, MD, FASAM, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
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All the tools and information needed to assess and treat your patients who are struggling with alcohol use disorder.

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Treating Alcohol Use Disorder: A Fact Book (2023)

Daniel Carlat, MD, Michael Weaver, MD, FASAM, and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
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All the tools and information needed to assess and treat your patients who are struggling with alcohol use disorder.

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Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Sixth Edition (2022)

Daniel Carlat, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
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Guidance, clinical pearls, and bottom-line assessments of more than 100 of the most common medications you use and are asked about in your practice. Includes a 12 CME Post-Test.

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The Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Fifth Edition (2020)

Daniel Carlat, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
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$59.95

A comprehensive reference guide covering all the important facts, from cost to pharmacokinetics, about the most commonly prescribed medications in psychiatry. Includes a 12 CME Post-Test.

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Psychiatry Practice Boosters, First Edition (2016)

Daniel Carlat, MD
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A compilation of research updates with a quick primer on study design and statistics. Includes a 10 CME Post-Test.

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Medication Fact Book For Psychiatric Practice, Fourth Edition (2018)

Daniel Carlat, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
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$59.95

A comprehensive reference guide covering all the important facts, from cost to pharmacokinetics, about the most commonly prescribed medications in psychiatry.

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Medication Fact Book, Third Edition (2016)

Daniel Carlat, MD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP
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$69.95

101 quick-reference medication fact sheets for the medications you use and are asked about the most. Includes an 8 CME Post-Test.

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Drug Metabolism in Psychiatry, Third Edition (2015)

Daniel Carlat, MD
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Bridges the gap between the complexities of drug pharmacokinetics and everyday clinical practice. Includes a 6 CME Post-Test.

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