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  • First-Episode Psychosis in Women

    October 28, 2026 · 12 min

    Faculty: Amanda Koire, M.D., Ph.D. Host: Flavio Guzmán, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 87 First-Episode Psychosis in Women: Which Antipsychotic Is the Preferred Choice?

  • Second-Generation Antipsychotics for OCD Augmentation

    October 23, 2026 · 10 min

    Faculty: Robert Hudak, M.D. Host: Flavio Guzmán, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1.25 CME: Treatment-Resistant OCD: From SSRIs to Augmentation Second-Generation Antipsychotics for OCD Augmentation: Third-Line Agents

  • Are Z-Drugs Safe in the First Trimester of Pregnancy?

    October 18, 2026 · 18 min

    In this episode, we review a JAMA Psychiatry study of over 4 million pregnancies examining first-trimester Z-drug exposure and congenital malformations. Dr. Amanda Koire explains why overall risk wasn't increased, what the neural tube…

  • Glutamatergic Augmentation in OCD

    October 13, 2026 · 16 min

    Faculty: Robert Hudak, M.D. Host: Flavio Guzmán, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1.25 CME: Treatment-Resistant OCD: From SSRIs to Augmentation Glutamatergic Augmentation in OCD: Memantine, Riluzole, Lamotrigine and Other…

  • Schizophrenia: Which of Seven Antipsychotics Wins?

    October 9, 2026 · 15 min

    Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D. Host: Flavio Guzmán, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.75 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 85 Schizophrenia: Which of Seven Antipsychotics Wins on Acute Efficacy and Safety?

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  • SSRI Dosing for OCD: Beyond FDA Guidelines

    October 3, 2026 · 9 min

    Faculty: Robert Hudak, M.D. Host: Flavio Guzmán, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1.25 CME: SSRI Dosing for OCD: Beyond FDA Guidelines Treatment-Resistant OCD: From SSRIs to Augmentation

  • Trazodone for Insomnia and Comorbid Depression

    September 28, 2026 · 11 min

    In this episode, we explore a new meta-analysis reconciling trazodone's real-world reputation with cautious sleep medicine guidelines, examining its effects on sleep architecture and depressive symptoms in patients with comorbid insomnia…

  • Antipsychotics, Prolactin, and Sexual Side Effects

    September 23, 2026 · 9 min

    In this episode, we explore why antipsychotics cause hyperprolactinemia and sexual side effects, a leading reason patients quietly stop treatment. Dr. Oliver Freudenreich breaks down which medications carry the highest risk, the long-term…

  • EMERGENT-5: Cobenfy and Treatment Durability

    September 18, 2026 · 13 min

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Oliver Freudenreich to unpack EMERGENT-5, the year-long trial tracking Cobenfy's real-world durability and safety in schizophrenia. We explore whether early symptom gains hold up over time, what side…

  • Antipsychotics and Weight Gain

    September 13, 2026 · 15 min

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Oliver Freudenreich to unpack antipsychotic-induced weight gain — why it happens, which medications carry the highest risk, and how to build a proactive ABC strategy using switching, metformin, and…

  • EPA vs. DHA: Fish Oil and Treatment-Resistant Depression

    September 8, 2026 · 13 min

    In this episode, we explore whether EPA, a specific omega-3 fatty acid, can help patients with treatment-resistant depression. Dr. Derick Vergne breaks down the clinical evidence, dosing, and the anti-inflammatory mechanisms that may…

  • AUD Medications and Hepatic Safety

    September 3, 2026 · 10 min

    In this episode, we explore how liver status shapes medication choice for alcohol use disorder. Dr. Kevin Sevarino breaks down a practical algorithm for selecting between naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram, and other options, tailored to…

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Practical psychopharmacology updates for mental health clinicians. Useful for psychiatry / mental health professionals. Expert interviews and soundbites from CME presentations. Practical and free of commercial bias. Not sponsored by any pharmaceutical company.