Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

In this episode, we focus on the challenges faced in metabolic monitoring of youth receiving second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), including the strategies to overcome these barriers and ensure the long-term health of young patients on SGAs. Faculty: David Rosenberg, M.D. Host ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode, we delve into the potential outcomes after the first SSRI trial for OCD. With SSRIs being a first-line treatment, understanding response patterns is crucial. What course of action should be taken when patients exhibit significant symptom improvement, partial reli ...  عرض المزيد

Are there any particular situations where nonstimulant medications may be especially effective for ADHD? In this episode, we discuss nonstimulant treatments for ADHD. Although stimulants are commonly used for ADHD, nonstimulant options like atomoxetine, viloxazine, clonidine, and ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode, we explore pharmacologic treatment for postpartum depression in breastfeeding mothers. Can psychiatric medications be safely used while nursing? Dr. Lauren Osborne explains how nearly all antidepressants are compatible with breastfeeding, why postpartum women may ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode, we explore a new study examining whether antidepressants and antipsychotics truly increase the risk of torsades de pointes, a potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia. What does the evidence say about using multiple psychiatric medications together, and when should w ...  عرض المزيد