PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast

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Latest episodes

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Landmark Studies: The STAR*D Trial

We resume our landmark studies series looking at the pivotal study in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), The STAR*D (Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression)

Sep 2
28 min

Dogs in Mental Health with Dr. Nancy Gee: A Biopsychosocial Approach

We have a special guest today to talk about one of our favorite topics... dogs! Most people might intuitively say that they feel like their dogs improve their mental heal

Aug 19
54 min

Centanafadine (Simtriyo): A New Medication for ADHD

Welcome back! Today, we are talking about Simtriyo, which has generated a lot of media attention recently given a newly minted FDA approval for ADHD. References https:

Aug 5
28 min

Landmark Studies: The CATIE Trial

Today we're starting a new type of series - looking at some of the most seminal studies in psychiatry. We're going to start with the CATIE Trial, which was published in 2

Jul 22
21 min

The Rising Use of Recreational Kratom

Apologies for our little hiatus - a couple of us had cross-country moves in June. But we're back! Today we have an episode on the rising use of recreational Kratom and pe

Jul 8
21 min

Modafinil (Provigil)

Welcome back! Today, we are looking at Modafinil and it's nuanced use in psychiatry. References: Provigil (modafinil) [prescribing information]. North Wales, PA: Teva P

Jun 3
19 min

Naltrexone

Welcome Back! Today we are discussing the medication Naltrexone and its uses in psychiatry. References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534811/ https://pubmed.

May 20
16 min

Placebo Effect and Response in Psychiatry

Welcome back! Today, we will be discussing the placebo effect. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16503356/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC60036

May 6
22 min

Amantadine (Symmetrel)

Welcome back! Today we are talking all about Amantadine, and it's uses in psychiatry.

Apr 8
17 min

VMAT2 Inhibitors: Valbenazine (Ingrezza) and Deutetrabenazine (Austedo)

Welcome back! Today we are featuring the two FDA-approved medications for tardive dyskinesia, the VMAT2 inhibitors Valbenazine (Ingrezza) and Deutetrabenazine (Austedo).

Mar 21
17 min

A DSM Conversation with Dr. Allen Frances

We are back with another special guest episode! Please welcome Dr. Allen Frances, who was intricately involved in the formation of both the DSM III and DSM IV, the latter

Feb 25
55 min

Topiramate (Topamax)

Welcome back! Today we will be doing a brief episode on Topiramate [Topamax], and its clinical uses in psychiatry. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21438989/

Jan 28
15 min

What Makes Something a Psychiatric Illness? Featuring Dr. Mark Ruffalo, MSW, DPsa

Welcome back, today we are discussing a deceptively difficult topic: What makes something a psychiatric illness? We are joined by our guest Dr. Mark Ruffalo. He is a psyc

Jan 14
54 min

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Welcome back! Today we are at the highly prescribed and popular benzodiazepine Lorazepam, also known as Ativan. We look at its uses in psychiatry, especially catatonia. B

Dec 31 2025
14 min

The Vitamin Series: Iron Deficiency in Psychiatry

Welcome back! Today we are embarking into the first of hopefully several episodes on the importance of vitamins and minerals in mental health. We will specifically be loo

Dec 17 2025
25 min

Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr. Laura Lachance

Welcome back! Today our topic is Nutritional Psychiatry and we've invited a special guest - Dr. Laura Lachance, who has done extensive research in the field. Along with D

Dec 3 2025
49 min

Stress, Culture, and Determinism with Dr. Robert Sapolsky

Welcome back! Today, we are hosting the highly accomplished Dr. Robert Sapolsky, PHD, a professor of professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford Univers

Nov 19 2025
1 h 03 min

SSRIs Revisited: The 100th Episode

One hundred episodes later, let’s take it back to one of our very first, the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors - with a much-needed update. Thank you to our guests,

Nov 5 2025
32 min

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Welcome back! Today we have a very special episode on Alprazolam, brand-name Xanax. This benzodiazepine is one of the most commonly-prescribed and sought out psychotropic

Oct 29 2025
15 min

Climate Change and Mental Health with Dr. Ferdnand Osuagwu

Join us today for an episode on the impact of climate change on mental health. We'll be exploring concepts like eco-anxiety, advocacy, the impact of nuclear war and pract

Oct 22 2025
34 min

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#52 ▲ 1 Medicine US

What listeners say

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Although this podcast is designed for a medical audience, listening has proved intensely healing for me: a law student with no medical training. Your podcast has helped me better understand the biological underpinnings of disorders I’ve wrestled with my whole life and the mechanism through which therapies and other changes may help. Each week, I appreciate hearing the “curtain” peeled back on what otherwise feels like inaccessible medical. I love to hear how providers think and learn the latest in psychiatric research. I come away feeling like I more deeply understand myself, maybe with a bit less shame and blame stemming from my own personal struggles. Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of different drugs and therapies and the “why factor” (on this point the episode on evolution and depression was fascinating) has been illuminating (and made me wonder if I should have gone into medicine). In a world where mental illness is isolating and endowed with stigma, it feels uplifting to know that bright and compassionate providers exist who are doing the important, hard work of providing quality care—across cultural lines—and de-stigmatizing mental illness in the process.

sonja-huang · Jun 2025

Strong material, great for board prep and plenty of clinical pearls. Enjoy the Interventional content, which is lacking in other podcasts.

Suvorovpk69 · May 2025

The hosts do a fantastic job explaining difficult concepts in a digestible way. What makes this podcast unique is their episodes on single medications and clear, concise, organized delivery. They also incorporate longer episodes from time to time with renowned guests, which makes for a great balance.

PsychGirl98 · May 2025

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner student, I find The podcast to be an incredibly valuable resource. The podcast does an excellent job of breaking down complex psychiatric topics and medications in a way that is clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Thank you gentlemen, keep up the good work Thais

ThaisWahl · Apr 2025

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