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He Wasn’t Psychotic. He Was Terrified. (Part #3)

August 28, 2025

Daniel Carlat, MD

What happens when the patient doesn’t want therapy?

Cannabis for Anxiety? What the Data Really Says

August 26, 2025

Daniel Carlat, MD

How do you approach patients who ask about cannabis for anxiety?

When ADHD Isn’t ADHD: A Cautionary Case

August 22, 2025

Daniel Carlat, MD

A reminder that focus problems don’t always mean ADHD. That suffering doesn’t always need a label. And that quick relief can sometimes do lasting harm.

He Wasn’t Psychotic. He Was Terrified. (Part #2)

August 20, 2025

Daniel Carlat, MD

Yesterday I wrote about what it feels like to live with social anxiety.

Today I want to talk about how we ask about it.

He Wasn’t Psychotic. He Was Terrified. (Part#1)

August 19, 2025

Daniel Carlat, MD

We talk about social anxiety like it’s just shyness with a clinical name. But for some patients, it’s life-halting.

Supporting Better Self-Esteem in ADHD

July 1, 2025

Nikhil Rao, MD, MSc and Alexandra Wadford, MSN

Nikhil Rao, MD, MSc. Regional Medical Director, CCS Family Behavioral Health, Portland, OR.

Alexandra Wadford, MSN. Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR.

Dr. Rao and Ms. Wadford have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Children with ADHD face constant criticism and develop poor self-esteem, increasing risks for depression and anxiety. This clinical update explores why self-esteem suffers and provides a comprehensive, multifaceted approach including social, psychological, and medical interventions to help build resilience and confidence.

Benzodiazepines

May 1, 2025

Daniel Morehead MD

Director, General Psychiatry Residency Program, Tufts Medical Center.

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

Dr. Morehead discusses when to use them, how to taper them, and new research on withdrawal risks.

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.

Clinical Update

Update on Escitalopram

January 1, 2025

Mariel Zeccola, APRN, PhD

Mariel Zeccola, APRN, PhD. Nurse practitioner in private practice, Westport, CT.

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

Where does escitalopram fit in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, and other disorders of children and adolescents? We review the data and help you decide where to place escitalopram in your own practice.

Expert Q&A

Managing Treatment-Resistant Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults

January 1, 2025

Carmen Andreescu, MD

Carmen Andreescu, MD

Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.

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

Managing treatment-resistant anxiety in older adults requires a tailored approach. Dr. Andreescu explores the latest evidence on effective interventions for treatment-resistant anxiety, from medication strategies to lifestyle changes. Learn how chronic anxiety impacts aging, why standard treatments may fail, and how to optimize care for better long-term outcomes.