Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCANMAT Guidelines: Herbs, Supplements, and Depression
In this episode, we explore what the CANMAT guidelines say about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for depression — from St. John's wort t…
3 months, 1 week ago
Xylazine in the ED: Managing Toxicity
In this episode, we explore the growing threat of xylazine — a veterinary sedative increasingly found in illicit drug supplies — and what clinicians …
3 months, 1 week ago
Choosing the First Step in Depression Treatment: A CANMAT Guide
In this episode, we explore how to select the right initial treatment for depression using the updated CANMAT guidelines. How do severity, patient pr…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
After Delirium Clears: When to Deprescribe?
In this episode, we explore the hidden dangers of leaving antipsychotics running long after a hospital delirium episode has resolved. Could a medicat…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Clinician's Guide to Paliperidone & Risperidone LAIs
In this episode, we explore the practical dosing, initiation, and conversion strategies for paliperidone palmitate and risperidone long-acting inject…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Antipsychotic Switching: Six Clinical Tips
In this episode, we explore the surprisingly thin evidence base behind antipsychotic switching — one of psychiatry's most common clinical maneuvers. …
4 months ago
Mastering Long-Acting Injectables: Aripiprazole & Olanzapine
In this episode, we explore the practical use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics in schizophrenia — specifically aripiprazole and olanzapine fo…
4 months, 1 week ago
Predicting Lithium Response in Bipolar Disorder
In this episode, we explore whether we can predict which bipolar disorder treatments will work for specific patients before months of trial and error…
4 months, 1 week ago
Preventing Relapse: The Role of LAIs in Schizophrenia
In this episode, we explore when and why long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) should be considered for patients with schizophrenia, covering …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Could Lithium Play a Role in Preventing Alzheimer's Disease?
In this episode, we explore a striking new Nature study suggesting that lithium deficiency may play a central role in the onset of Alzheimer's diseas…
4 months, 3 weeks ago