Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

In this episode of Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, Dr. David Puder hosts a deep dive with experts Nicholas Fabiano, MD, Brandon Luu, MD, Joshua Mangunsong, MS3, and Liam Browning, MS4 into the exciting potential of creatine supplementation for mental health and cognitive enhancement. They explore cutting-edge research on how creatine can improve mood disorders, including depression and anxiety, enhance cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and reasoning, and support brain metabolism through its role in ATP regeneration. The episode also reviews clinical trials demonstrating creatine’s effectiveness in psychiatric disorders, optimal dosing strategies, and its safety profile. Listen to learn how creatine may revolutionize treatment options in psychiatry. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme-program] Link to blog. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-238-creatine-mental-health-benefits] Link to YouTube video. [https://youtu.be/ZA9IqozNCFI]

Explore the transformative potential of the ketogenic diet for mental health with expert Dr. Matt Bernstein, a pioneer in metabolic psychiatry. Learn how targeting metabolic dysfunction can profoundly improve psychiatric outcomes in bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and epilepsy, with fewer side effects than traditional treatments. Discover actionable insights on diet, metabolism, and brain health backed by the latest scientific research. Tune in to revolutionize your understanding of nutrition's role in mental wellness! By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.75 Psychiatry CME Credits. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme-program] Link to blog. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-237-ketogenic-diet-review-update-dr-matt-bernstein] Link to YouTube video. [https://youtu.be/4AtMlzuqiRI]

Join Dr. David Puder and expert psychopharmacologist Dr. Michael Cummings in a detailed discussion on Clozapine, the gold standard medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. They explore recent significant updates, including the removal of the Clozapine REMS program, which simplifies patient care and medication management. This episode covers optimal dosing practices, managing side effects, crucial drug interactions, and approaches to related conditions such as catatonia. An essential resource for psychiatrists and mental health professionals seeking updated clinical insights. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.75 Psychiatry CME Credits. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme-program] Link to blog. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-236-clozapine-schizophrenia-treatment-michael-cummings] Link to YouTube video. [https://youtu.be/3nv3XLluQ1Q]

Is depression really caused by low serotonin? Dr. Awais Aftab joins Dr. David Puder to explore the serotonin hypothesis, antidepressant efficacy, and the controversies surrounding SSRIs. They dive into the history of the serotonin deficiency theory, key research on antidepressants vs. placebo, and how neuroplasticity, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes factor into depression treatment. The episode also examines differences between major treatment guidelines, including RANZCP and NICE, and what the latest evidence suggests about the future of mental health care. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme-program] Link to blog. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-235-serotonin-hypothesis-controversies-awais-aftab] Link to YouTube video. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrHrjQOIqhw] Links for Dr. Awais Aftab: Substack [https://www.psychiatrymargins.com/] World Psychiatry [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/wps.21194] Conversations in Critical Psychiatry [https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Critical-Psychiatry-Awais-Aftab/dp/0192870327/]

In this episode, Dr. David Puder interviews Dr. Frank Yeomans, a leading expert in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and personality disorders, to explore the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). They discuss object relations theory, identity diffusion, splitting, and the therapeutic relationship in TFP. Dr. Yeomans shares clinical insights on working with paranoid, devaluing, and omnipotent transferences, highlighting how therapists can navigate idealization, devaluation, and therapeutic neutrality. They also compare TFP with other psychodynamic approaches and discuss the role of aggression in mentalization and personality integration. * Learn how TFP helps patients develop a stable identity * Understand the differences between BPD and NPD treatment * Explore the role of transference in psychotherapy Tune in for a deep dive into psychodynamic therapy with one of the field’s top experts! By listening to this episode, you can earn 2.0 Psychiatry CME Credits. [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme-program] Link to blog [https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/episode-234-transference-focused-psychotherapy-borderline-narcissism-frank-yeomans] Link to YouTube video [https://youtu.be/nC9iu8vMjZ8]