Q&A with Dr. Cummings Part 2

00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:30 - Lithium vs Valproic Acid for Mood Stabilization 00:05:00 - Valproate and Male Fertility 00:08:00 - Suicide Prevention and Lithium 00:11:00 - Limitations of VA Studies in Bipolar Research 00:13:00 - Hydroxyzine vs Diphenhydramine 00:16:00 - Max Doses for Hydroxyzine and QT Risk Considerations 00:18:00 - Neuroprotection and Renal Safety 00:21:00 - Chronic Catatonia and Long-Term Maintenance ECT 00:24:00 - How to Handle Conflicting Prescribers in Benzodiazepine Tapers 00:26:00 - Spotting the Dark Triad 00:29:00 - Teaching Kids to Avoid Grooming 00:32:00 - Boy Scouts Abuse Settlement and Lessons on Trust and Safety 00:34:30 - RLS vs Akathisia 00:37:00 - Lithium Level Monitoring 00:39:00 - Behavioral Management of Dementia 00:42:00 - Antipsychotics and Mortality Risk in Elderly Dementia Patients 00:44:30 - Co-Prescribing Benzodiazepines and Stimulants: A Dangerous Combination 00:48:00 - Managing Kratom Withdrawal 00:50:00 - High-Dose Benzodiazepine Tapering 00:53:00 - Alternatives to Clozapine 00:56:00 - Can Clozapine REMS Be Lifted? 00:59:00 - Treating Trichotillomania 01:01:00 - TMS vs ECT 01:04:00 - Saint TMS and Ketamine 01:07:00 - BPD and Ketamine 01:09:30 - Reflective Function in BPD 01:13:00 - Dr. Cummings’ Training Journey and Losing His Vision 01:16:30 - Reading Advice: Staying Curious, Sharp, and Up-To-Date Welcome back to the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast! In this highly anticipated follow-up episode, Dr. David Puder continues his engaging conversation with the esteemed Dr. Cummings. This Q&A session dives deeper into your burning questions about psychiatric medications and treatment strategies. Link to blog: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psy... Ask your own question, and it may be featured in Part 3! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/cme...

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