We explore the DSM-style criteria for Hubris Syndrome, a variation of narcissism that can be induced by too much power and adoration. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 07/07/2025 Duration: 11 minutes, 44 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Two ways to approach narcissism in therapy, and how AI can ramp up the problem. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/30/2025 Duration: 10 minutes, 44 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
There’s a hidden placebo response to watch for when patients stop meds on their own. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/23/2025 Duration: 13 minutes, 43 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
We look at a hidden placebo effect that can confuse the picture when starting a medication. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/16/2025 Duration: 13 minutes, 22 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Artificial Intelligence is full of medical information. Here’s how to use it wisely. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/09/2025 Duration: 18 minutes, 48 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
A teen is using substances—how do you decide what kind of treatment makes sense? Outpatient therapy? A more structured program? We’re breaking it down. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 06/02/2025 Duration: 20 minutes, 08 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Imagine turning 18 and suddenly being responsible for every major life decision. Yikes. That includes medical, financial, and personal, without guidance. For many young adults with developmental disabilities, these transitions can be overwhelming. How can clinicians and families provide the right level of support while respecting autonomy or at least encouraging it? That's what we're exploring today. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 05/25/2025 Duration: 13 minutes, 06 s...
Many families struggle to find OCD treatment for their children. Specialty-trained therapists are limited, and wait lists are usually long. Online therapy is an option, but how well does it work? Today, we discuss a study that examines online cognitive behavioral therapy with exposure and response prevention for kids with OCD. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 05/19/2025 Duration: 11 minutes, 16 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevan...
Today, we’re tackling a big question: How young is too young to treat children with medication for ADHD? CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 05/12/2025 Duration: 14 minutes, 36 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
MTHFR is a genetic test that aims to clarify who will respond to methylfolate in depression. But is it worth testing for? CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 05/05/2025 Duration: 18 minutes, 52 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Victor Hoffbrand, DM, DSc, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
We learn how psychiatrists figured out that low folate causes depression, and how the vitamin can treat depression even when serum levels are normal. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 04/28/2025 Duration: 08 minutes, 29 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Victor Hoffbrand, DM, DSc, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
We interview Victor Hoffbrand on the discovery of folate and look at how this vitamin can help or harm the action of anticonvulsants in bipolar disorder. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 04/21/2025 Duration: 16 minutes, 40 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Victor Hoffbrand, DM, DSc, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Even when you know your patient is being scammed, it is hard to pull them out. We speak with Cathy Wilson about the therapeutic techniques to break psychological trap. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 04/14/2025 Duration: 11 minutes, 27 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Cathy Wilson, LPC, ACS, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to ...
1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Learn the signs, and the psychological traps that can make people lose everything. How to help patients build fulfilling lives even in the face of unremitted illness. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 04/07/2025 Duration: 13 minutes, 13 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Cathy Wilson, LPC, ACS, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to t...
The Fentanyl overdose crisis is now one of the leading causes of death among adolescents, and it is happening in every corner of the country. Stay with us as we talk about the state of the crisis and the steps we can take to save lives. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/31/2025 Duration: 15 minutes, 41 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational ac...
In today's podcast, we explore the connection between social media, mental health, and today's youth. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/24/2025 Duration: 12 minutes, 58 seconds Joshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
How to help patients build fulfilling lives even in the face of unremitted illness. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/17/2025 Duration: 15 minutes, 19 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Margaret Chislom, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
How post is postpartum? And how fast do you need to intervene? CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/10/2025 Duration: 16 minutes, 31 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
We look at the ideal times to intervene for antipsychotic weight gain and panic attacks. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 03/03/2025 Duration: 12 minutes, 50 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Sometimes we have a window of opportunity to make a difference. In this series we discuss time-frames where panic, clozapine, and metformin have the greatest benefits. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 02/24/2025 Duration: 11 minutes, 53 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Sometimes we have a window of opportunity to make a difference. In this series we discuss time-frames where lithium, clozapine, and metformin have the greatest benefits. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 02/17/2025 Duration: 19 minutes, 28 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Sometimes we have a window of opportunity to make a difference. Here, we discuss time-frames where lithium, clozapine, and metformin have the greatest benefits. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 02/10/2025 Duration: 17 minutes, 23 seconds Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Learn how your patient’s life story can unlock psychotherapeutic avenues of treatment on our interview with Margaret Chisolm. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 02/03/2025 Duration: 16 minutes, 41 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Margaret Chisolm, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Learn how an understanding of patient’s temperament and the meaning of their life story can unlock psychotherapeutic avenues of treatment on our interview with Margaret Chisolm. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 01/27/2025 Duration: 18 minutes, 12 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Margaret Chisolm, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Margaret Chisolm shares the Perspectives model, a way of assessing patients that builds on the DSM takes the famous manual a few steps further. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 01/20/2025 Duration: 22 minutes, 23 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Margaret Chisolm, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
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. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 01/13/2025 Duration: 07 minutes, 41 seconds Chris Aiken and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Allen Frances shares his approach to chronic depression. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 01/06/2025 Duration: 16 minutes, 47 seconds Chris Aiken, Allen Frances, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Allen Frances shares his approach to chronic depression. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 12/30/2024 Duration: 16 minutes, 45 seconds Chris Aiken, MD, Allen Frances, MD, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Allen Frances shows us how to put the common ingredients of effective therapy into practice at every visit. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 12/23/2024 Duration: 16 minutes, 53 seconds Chris Aiken, Allen Frances, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
Allen Frances shows us how to adjust our therapeutic approach for problems that are simple and those a bit more complex. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this Episode Published On: 12/16/2024 Duration: 21 minutes, 45 seconds Chris Aiken, Allen Frances, and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity....
