Psych Essentials

Psych Essentials is a Free Open Access Medical Education (#FOAM) podcast dedicated to learning essential topics in psychiatry. Come join us!

[Ashley & Brooke Barlow PharmD @theABofPharmaC]

No Li.

I was so PSYCHed when listening 🎧 to the mood stabilizers podcast episode by @PsychEssentials that I was in the mood to summarize some pharm pearls:

Here are the 🔑 ELEMENTS you should know when prescribing LITHIUM. 💊

#psychtwitter #psychiatry #medtwitter #pharm

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Listener requests continue! We dig into part 2 of our series with the following topics: giving oral case presentations, antipsychotic metabolic monitoring, and deprescribing. #FOAMed #meded #psychiatry
https://t.co/D3bMJTp0Ax

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

@theABofPharmaC @JonathanGLeung @Starr_Rx @ConnPharmIntern @PsychopharmInst Nope! :) not in my personal experience so far...

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

@theABofPharmaC Lithium is the end that comes most readily to mind re: causing Leukocytosis. It is sometimes used as a treatment for clozapine induced leukopenia. Clozapine can less commonly cause leukocytosis. There are case reports involving leukocytosis and carbamazepine.

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Our first ever listener request episode is up! In this episode, we'll discuss synthetic (designer) drugs and what it means to prescribe off-label. Please check it out and send us more requests! #FOAMed #MedEd #psychiatry
https://t.co/QatGIJmTku

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

We are at our last episode of our personality disorder series! This time, we're talking about Cluster C personality disorders. We'll discuss helpful communication strategies and highlight common countertransference reactions. #FOAMed #meded #psychiatry
https://t.co/0tMX86pB7L

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Cluster B personalities can be challenging for all clinicians! How do we deal with splitting, projection, and help-seeking help-rejecting behavior? Come listen to some tips for effective communication in our latest ep! #FOAMed #meded #psych
https://t.co/Dc3or3dXLz

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Psych Essentials is back after an extended hiatus with more episodes on personality disorders! Want to get some tips for how to communicate more effectively with patients w/cluster A personality disorders? Check out our latest ep! #FOAMmed #meded https://t.co/jJg4oscuSm

[LaraRonanMD @lara_ronan]

A new article released today in my column-Practical Wellness: perspectives of a program director: Doctoring When Someone You Care About is Sick. ⁦⁦@GeiselMed⁩ ⁦@DartmouthHitch⁩ ⁦@inHouseMag⁩ @acgme @WNGtweets⁩ #gme #meded https://t.co/TVVeW3LoAv

[American Psychiatric Association @APApsychiatric]

Suicidal teenagers have claimed the controversial @netflix series @13reasonswhy raised their risk of taking their lives, according to a study. https://t.co/TPDotwG1rN

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Coming soon to a podcast near you! James and I are working on some fun episodes covering how to interact with patients with personality disorders. We're hoping to get them out soon.... In the meantime, let us know of topics you'd like to see for future episodes! #meded #FOAMed

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

We're starting a new miniseries on personality disorders! Check out our latest episode where we do an intro to personality disorders. #FOAMed #meded #psychiatry
https://t.co/x8tIsp813J

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Our final episode discussing the show #13ReasonsWhy is up. We'll discuss how to talk about suicide at both the individual and societal level. We'll also explore the public health concerns and controversy around the show. #FOAMed #meded #psychiatry
https://t.co/FvZD64QTrv

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Latest ep is up in which we discuss reactions to suicide using 13 Reasons Why. Check it out! #mentalhealth #suicide #psychiatry #FOAMed #meded #13reasonswhy
https://t.co/V9os8QHTWv

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Latest episode is up! We will use 13 Reasons Why to discuss and understand suicide. We will review theories of suicide and both chronic/acute risk factors for suicide. Check it out! #FOAMed #meded #psychiatry #mentalhealth
https://t.co/QIEwcQC7ji

[AJP Residents’ Journal @AJP_ResJournal]

In this commentary Dr. Jarrod A. Marks discusses the unique experience of teaching medical students on their Psychiatry rotation and assuring that "empathy" toward patients is a focus: https://t.co/SNLUCZD3fY

[MDEdge Psychiatry @MDEdgePsych]

Ms. D, age 62, is disoriented, distractible, tearful, and tangential. She reports that 'aerialists' are climbing through her windows at night and stealing things. What could be causing her symptoms? #psychiatry https://t.co/EgNQsbNeHt

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Wondering how to manage antipsychotic side effects such as EPS, hyperprolactinemia, and more? Wonder no more and check out our concise 20-minute review on this topic! #FOAMed #meded #psychiatry
https://t.co/xxY8DyLyJQ

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Helpful review about insomnia! https://t.co/tu0ufZ5SvR

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

What are the steps in a pragmatic approach to the treatment of #Insomnia Disorder? Find out in this JAMA Viewpoint: https://t.co/7qjOnBkqMh

[Psych Essentials @PsychEssentials]

Zzzzzzz....after a brief siesta this past month, our latest episode on insomnia and sleep medications is up. Check it out for a primer on the treatment of insomnia. Hint: we are big fans of CBT for insomnia!
https://t.co/2kuzkaPJWI #MedEd #FOAMed #psychiatry #sleep