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Lithium: From 7UP to Table Salt

April 13, 2026
Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

Before lithium became a cornerstone of psychiatry, it was in soda, spa water, and salt shakers. Trace lithium’s journey from Victorian health fad to life-saving mood stabilizer, and discover why the uric acid theory that launched it may be making a comeback.

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The Side Effects that Quietly Destroy Teeth

April 3, 2026
Daniel Carlat, MD

It's easy to treat xerostomia as a nuisance, low on the priority list when you're managing psychosis or depression. But left unaddressed, it quietly does real damage.



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Clinical Update

Managing the Side Effects of Lithium

January 1, 2026
Jesse Koskey, MD.
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
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Jesse Koskey, MD. Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA.

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

Lithium’s reputation for harsh side effects keeps many patients away—but most are manageable with smart, evidence-based care.


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Research Update

Do Antipsychotics Increase Breast Cancer Risk?

July 1, 2025
Alaina Burns, MD
From The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
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Alaina Burns, MD. Dr. Burns has no financial relationships with companies related to this material. 

Do antipsychotics raise breast cancer risk? A new study suggests that long-term use of prolactin-raising antipsychotics may increase that risk in women with severe mental illness. We review the findings, highlight which medications pose greater concern, and offer guidance on monitoring, screening, and prescribing safer alternatives when appropriate.


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Comparing Side Effect Sizes With a Free New Tool

June 1, 2025
Kamron Fariba, MD
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
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Kamron Fariba, MD. Dr. Fariba has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

A new digital tool helps clinicians compare psychiatric medications based on side effect profiles—streamlining complex decisions with data from dozens of major studies and treatment guidelines.


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Psychopharm Secrets: Side Effects

January 13, 2025
Kellie Newsome, PMHNP and Chris Aiken, MD

Depression and cognitive impairment on benzos, tardive dyskinesia, anticholinergics, and neurotoxicity from high dose stimulants. These are the side effects that patients aren’t likely to notice until it’s too late.


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Research Update

Guanfacine Is Effective and Safe for Children, Adolescents, and Adults

January 1, 2025
Heather Goff, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
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Heather Goff, MD. Dr. Goff has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Guanfacine is a popular second-line treatment for ADHD in children and teens. But what happens as our patients age into adulthood? Does guanfacine remain an effective medication in adults with ADHD? This research update covers a study that tries to answer this question.


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Research Update

Lithium, Valproate Have Low (and Similar) Risk of Kidney Injury

November 1, 2024
Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA.
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
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Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA. Dr. Evans has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Research explores the kidney injury risks associated with lithium compared to valproate, revealing unexpected findings.


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How to Stop a Psychiatric Med

November 1, 2024
Mark Horowitz, MBBS, PhD
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
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Research and Development Department, Goodmayes Hospital, North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Essex, UK; Visiting Lecturer in Psychopharmcology, King’s College London. Co-author of The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines (Wiley-Blackwell; 2024).

Dr. Horowitz is cofounder and consultant for Outro Health. Dr. Aiken has reviewed this educational activity and has determined that there is no commercial bias as a result of this financial relationship.

Dr. Horowitz explains the principle, practicalities, and science of tapering psychiatric medications. 


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Research Update

How Safe Is Methylphenidate?

October 1, 2024
Earth Hasassri, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
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Earth Hasassri, MD. Dr. Hasassri has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Most of us use methylphenidate (MPH) routinely in patients across a wide range of ages and even diagnoses. But what are the long-term side effects of MPH? This research update gives you a current understanding of the potential risks with helpful guidance on how to proceed with care.


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