https://www.thecarlatreport.com/rss en-us Dr. Cheung explains that preparing for a Joint Commission site visit requires keeping your hospital “survey ready” at all times. He walks us through a typical site visit and emphasizes the importance of Joint Commission accreditation for CMS funding, highlighting the need to address any identified issues promptly and collaboratively.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4833 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4833-preparing-for-joint-commission-site-visits hospital-building_shutterstock_2315267215.png Dr. Kramer examines how certain antidepressants can alter personality traits, while also exploring the ethical concerns and long-term effects of these changes.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4809 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4809-looking-back-on-prozac TCPR_QA_Kramer-headshot_400x400.jpg David Jobes describes the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality framework, a problem-focused treatment, designed to provide a sense of agency to patients considering suicide.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4781 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4781-suicide-assessment-and-treatment QA_TCPR_Jobes_headsho_smt.png This interview features the co-developer of a multimodal treatment that adapted DBT for suicidal adolescents. This innovative approach filled a critical gap where no other effective treatments existed.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4771 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4771-dialectical-behavior-therapy-for-adolescents Jan H Andersen/Shutterstock Jan H Andersen/ShutterstockSerious teen boy surrounded by darkness looking at himself in mirror with wooden frame We interviewed Dr. Paul Weigel, Co-Chair of the Social Media Issues Committee at the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. We talked about everything from mental illness connected to social media, to reduced stigma, to addressing sexting with patients and their families.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4788 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4788-addressing-social-isolation-and-loneliness-in-children-and-teens Addressing ageism can improve a patient’s sense of self and independence. Dr. Clarfield provides practical suggestions.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4775 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4775-identifying-and-addressing-ageism-in-psychiatric-practice older woman_Kristo-Gothard Hunor_shutterstock_390085417.jpg Patients with atypical parkinsonism are less responsive to levodopa, and psychiatric medications can exacerbate motor symptoms. Dr. Flaherty advises how to choose the right treatment in patients with parkinsonism accompanied by psychosis, apathy, anxiety, and depression.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4772 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4772-treatment-challenges-in-atypical-parkinsonism People with opioid use disorder who are incarcerated have an elevated rate of morbidity and mortality, particularly following release.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4762 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4762-opioid-use-disorder-in-correctional-facilities gavel_AlexStaroseltsev_shutterstock_404793811.jpg Dr. Johnson tells us all about Child Protective Services and how they work with pregnant patients who use substances. In this interview, she reviews the role of medical and mental health providers in the care of pregnant patients with addictive disorders and their legal obligations. She also provides tips for discussing these sensitive matters with your patients.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4761 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4761-pregnancy-addiction-and-the-law Dr. Noordsy highlights compelling evidence suggesting that lifestyle changes, like regular exercise and nutritious diets, can significantly improve psychiatric treatment outcomes.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4747 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4747-the-emerging-field-of-lifestyle-psychiatry Dr. Rab, pioneering street psychiatrist, shares the innovative methods he uses for effective outreach to unhoused mentally ill individuals, like mobile medication delivery and personalized housing strategies.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4745 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4745-street-psychiatry-providing-outreach-and-care-to-the-unhoused-mentally-ill shutterstock_2154115471_edited.png A psychotherapeutic plan to make ketamine’s benefits last.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4732 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4732-ketamine-assisted-therapy QA_Headshot_Greenway.jpg Practical psychodynamics enhance pharmacotherapy with treatment-resistant cases: Here’s how to foster patient agency and readiness for change.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4731 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4731-how-to-incorporate-psychodynamic-principles-into-your-practice QA1 Mintz Headshot.png Dr. Karatzias describes complex PTSD, its distinct symptoms, and its revolutionary impact on trauma treatment.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4703 Tue, 14 May 2024 15:08:50 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4703-understanding-complex-ptsd CPTR_KaratziasT_Headshot.jpg Dr. Ruffalo discusses ways to build trust and address patients' goals in managing schizophrenia symptoms.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4697 Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4697-a-therapeutic-approach-to-schizophrenia TCPR_QA_RuffaloEIC_headshot.png Although psychiatry and philosophy are largely theoretical disciplines, they have relevance in the everyday work of psychiatrists and psychotherapists.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4674 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:11:13 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4674-philosophy-of-psychiatry-key-essentials-for-therapists CPTR_QA Aftab_Headshot.jpg Learn about the pivotal role therapists can have in helping patients heal from trauma.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4669 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4669-accelerated-experiential-dynamic-psychotherapy-special-considerations counseling_shutterstock_2291512991_Daniel Suhre.png Our patient populations are becoming ever more diverse. How do you approach children and teens from other cultures?  Our interview with Dr. Dakota Carter looks at how we can be more effective in our care of patients and families from other cultures.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4712 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:09:19 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4712-culturally-competent-assessment Dr. Maureen Nash shares how CMS regulations for using antipsychotics in nursing homes affects quality of care.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4725 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4725-managing-behavioral-and-psychological-disturbances-in-the-nursing-home Dr. Appelbaum provides suggestions on adapting a capacity assessment for people with dementia. 

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4721 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4721-ethical-principles-and-capacity-assessment-in-dementia-care More of our young patients are coming in with fears about climate change. This can be explicit and paralyzing, or it may be hidden unless you uncover it. We interviewed Dr. Laelia Benoit on how to manage climate anxiety in children and teens.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4713 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4713-helping-children-and-teens-manage-climate-anxiety polar bear_Zaruba Ondrej_shutterstock_2302551401.jpg How do you establish trust with patients who have psychosis? Dr. Ruffalo: Shorter sessions are more appropriate for psychotherapy with schizophrenia, like 30 minutes instead of the usual 45–50 minutes. Longer sessions tend to increase the patient’s interpersonal anxiety.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4706 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4706-a-therapeutic-approach-to-schizophrenia Ruffalo.png Ketamine and esketamine represent some of the most powerful rapid-acting agents in our armamentarium of treatments for depression. However, ketamine is also an addictive substance, and there is emerging evidence that the widespread use of ketamine may be causing more patient harms than we were previously aware of. Here, Dr. Trujillo discusses how to use ketamine safely in clinical practice.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4689 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4689-ketamine-use-and-misuse Dr. Bhatt outlines the latest developments in therapeutic uses of psychedelic medications. He highlights the great opportunities as well as the potential drawbacks. He details some of his own work in the use of psilocybin for the treatment of alcohol use disorder and advises clinicians how to discuss psychedelics with their patients.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4688 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4688-psychedelics-and-addiction psychedilics.png Dr. Dixon-Gordon sheds light on the motivations for nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and provides strategies for patient treatment.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4678 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4678-unraveling-the-paradox-of-nonsuicidal-self-injury standing on bridge shutterstock_124603273.jpg We examine effective suicide prevention techniques, highlighting simple yet impactful methods such as post-hospitalization follow-ups via phone calls or postcards. Dr. Mann offers insight into these and other interventions that have been successful in lowering suicide rates.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4677 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4677-understanding-suicide-prevention-and-intervention-strategies Dr. Frates shows us how to engage patients in the six pillars of lifestyle medicine during a brief therapy visit.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4668 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4668-lifestyle-medicine-in-psychiatry Lifestyle_interventions.png Dr. Jeste's research journey challenges stereotypes and explores the science behind mental well-being as we age.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4631 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4631-wisdom-in-psychiatry TCPR QA JESTE - HEADSHOT.jpg The relevance of transcranial magnetic stimulation for therapists - what they should know about its mechanism, clinical applications, and emerging research.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4626 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:55:45 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4626-understanding-tms-a-primer-for-therapists CPTR_Headshot_Falzi.jpg Sexual addictions are rarely discussed with patients, even among addiction specialists. Societal taboos, social norms, and stigma can make it difficult for patients to discuss sexual issues with their providers. In this interview, Dr. Turner gives us tips in history gathering and covers what you need to know about diagnosis and treatment.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4614 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/4614-evaluating-and-treating-patients-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors