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- 2 weeks ago52 min
E293 - New Directions in Treating OCD and Related Disorders with Dr. Jon Grant
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Jon Grant about how compulsivity presents across obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trichotillomania, and skin-picking disorder (excoriation disorder). They discuss how clinicians can distinguish OCD compulsions from body-focused repetitive behaviors and choose among treatments such as exposure and response prevention, habit-reversal training, medication, and emerging treatment approaches. Jon E. Grant, JD, MD, MPH, is the Ellen C. Manning Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago and co-editor-in-chief of CNS Spectrums. His clinical and research work focuses on the neurobiology and treatment of addictive, impulsive, and compulsive disorders, including trichotillomania and skin-picking disorder. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Resources<span class="EOP Selected SCXW230126651 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":
- 4 weeks ago59 min
E292 - Re-release: Wired for Creativity? The Bipolar-Genius Connection with Dr. Tiffany Greenwood
Originally released in 2022, this episode of The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show features Drs. Andrew Cutler and Stephen Stahl in conversation with Dr. Tiffany Greenwood on the genetic and trait-based links between bipolar disorder and creativity. They explore how temperament, personality, and cognitive style may occupy the space between madness and genius, the role of dopamine, evolutionary explanations for why bipolar risk persists, and why stabilizing mood doesn't have to mean losing creativity. Tiffany A. Greenwood, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego. Her research uses dimensional traits to refine the genetic signal in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, through collaborations including the Bipolar Genome Study, the Consortium on the Genetics of Schizophrenia, and the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium. She also studies bipolar disorder as an extreme of normal variation in temperament, personality, cognition, and creativity. Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, DSc (Hon.), is a psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, and internationally recognized educator in clinical neuroscience and psychopharmacology. He is the author of widely used educational resources, including Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology and Stahl's Prescriber's Guide, and his work focuses on translating complex neurobiology and treatment mechanisms into practical clinical concepts for mental health clinicians. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Resources Greenwood TA, Chow LJ, Gur RC, Kelsoe JR. Bipolar spectrum traits and the space between Madness and Genius: The Muse is in the Dose. J Psychiatr Res, 2022;153:149-158. <span class= "NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SC
- Sep 23, 202642 min
E291 - Re-release: Recognizing and Treating Anhedonia with Dr. Vladimir Maletic
Originally released in 2024, this episode features the late Dr. Vladimir Maletic in conversation with Drs. Andy Cutler and Stephen Stahl about the clinical significance and neurobiology of anhedonia. They discuss its different dimensions, how it differs from emotional blunting, its relationship to functioning and treatment response, and practical approaches to assessment and treatment. The episode highlights why recovery from depression requires restoring interest, motivation, and pleasure—not simply reducing negative symptoms. Vladimir Maletic, MD, MS, was a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville and a consulting associate in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke University. Board certified in psychiatry and neurology, his areas of expertise included the neurobiology of mood disorders, schizophrenia, pain, and sleep–wake regulation. Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, DSc (Hon.), is a psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, and internationally recognized educator in clinical neuroscience and psychopharmacology. He is the author of widely used educational resources, including Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology and Stahl's Prescriber's Guide, and his work focuses on translating complex neurobiology and treatment mechanisms into practical clinical concepts for mental health clinicians. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Fall Congress Get $100 off NEI Fall Congress registration with code POD26. Go to https://nei.global/fall to<span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW149767411 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "normaltextr
- Sep 9, 202657 min
E290 - ADHD and Substance Use Disorders: Treatment Challenges with Dr. Timothy Wilens
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Tim Wilens about the complex relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorders. They discuss how to distinguish ADHD from substance-related cognitive symptoms, determine when co-occurring conditions should be treated concurrently, and select appropriate ADHD medications based on the substance involved. Dr. Wilens also examines stimulant misuse and diversion, the role of nonstimulants, what is known about centanafadine's abuse potential, and practical approaches to monitoring treatment without undermining the therapeutic relationship. Timothy E. Wilens, MD, is chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is co-director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the MGH Trustees Chair in Addiction Medicine and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wilens' research interests include the relationship among ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, embedded health care models, and the pharmacotherapy of ADHD across the lifespan. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Fall Congress Get $100 off NEI Fall Congress registration with code POD26. Go to https://nei.global/fall <span class= "TextRun SCXW47246093 BCX0" lang="EN-U
- Aug 26, 202622 min
E289 - Recognizing and Managing the Biggest Mistakes in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Thomas Schwartz
Originally released in 2021, this episode features Dr. Thomas Schwartz discussing common mistakes in psychopharmacology and how psychiatric clinicians can recognize and manage them. He explores diagnostic uncertainty, medication dosing, informed consent and monitoring, and rational versus irrational polypharmacy. He also considers how clinicians can reassess inherited diagnoses, learn from prescribing errors, and preserve the therapeutic relationship when mistakes occur. Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, is a Distinguished Teaching Professor at Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He is an award-winning educator deeply involved in medical student and resident training, as well as the development of continuing medical education in psychiatry. Fall Congress Get $100 off NEI Fall Congress registration with code POD26. Go to https://nei.global/fall to sign up today! Membership As a valued NEI Podcast listener, Dr. Cutler's offering you 20% off new NEI Membership with code CUTLER20. Go to https://nei.global/member and join now! Never miss an episode!</strong
- Aug 12, 202635 min
E288 - PsychopharmaPearls: Kratom—What Clinicians Need to Know with Dr. William Sauvé
In this episode of PsychopharmaPearls, Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Will Sauvé discuss what clinicians need to know about kratom. They review why patients use it, signs of misuse, dependence, or withdrawal, and key pharmacologic and safety concerns. The conversation also offers practical guidance for discussing kratom use and incorporating it into treatment planning. William Sauvé, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Osmind. He has extensive experience in interventional psychiatry, including TMS and esketamine, and previously served for 11 years as an active-duty Navy psychiatrist. He also serves on the faculty of the Neuroscience Education Institute. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Fall Congress Get $100 off NEI Fall Congress registration with code POD26. Go to https://nei.global/fall to sign up today! <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW196828090 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextr
- Jul 29, 202655 min
E287 - Deprescribing Practices in Psychiatry with Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn to discuss deprescribing practices in psychiatry. They explore why deprescribing is an essential clinical skill, how to determine whether a patient still needs a medication, dose, or combination, and how to approach tapering in a way that balances relapse prevention, withdrawal risk, and patient-centered care. The conversation also covers practical considerations for deprescribing antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and sedative-hypnotics, with attention to common pitfalls and strategies for safer, more intentional medication management. Stephen M. Stahl, MD, PhD, DSc (Hon.), is a psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, and internationally recognized educator in clinical neuroscience and psychopharmacology. He is the author of widely used educational resources including Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology, Stahl's Prescriber's Guide, and Stahl's Deprescriber's Guide, and his work focuses on translating complex neurobiology into practical clinical concepts for mental health clinicians. Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD, FAACAP, is a Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Clinical & Translational Pharmacology at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is Director of the UC Anxiety Disorders Research Program and Associate Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience at UC, and he is the author of Stahl's Deprescriber's Guide. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Me
- Jul 15, 202654 min
E286 - GLP-1 Agonists in Psychiatry: Beyond Weight Loss with Dr. McIntyre
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Dr. Roger McIntyre to discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists in psychiatry and why these medications may be relevant beyond weight loss. They explore the emerging role of GLP-1s in metabolic psychiatry, including potential connections with mood disorders, cognition, reward pathways, cardiometabolic health, and psychiatric medication-associated weight gain. Dr. McIntyre also discusses what psychiatric providers should know now, where the evidence is still evolving, and what future research is needed before GLP-1 or incretin-based therapies could be considered part of psychiatric treatment. Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, is Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at the University Health Network in Toronto. He is an internationally recognized expert in mood disorders and psychopharmacology, with published scholarship and presentations exploring the relevance of GLP-1 receptor agonists to psychiatry. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Fall Congress Get $100 off NEI Fall Congress registration with code POD26. Go to https://nei.global/fall to sign up today! <p class="Paragraph SCXW
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