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New1 issue · 1 section1 free to read
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Section 1 · 1 issue

Medication safety & adverse effects

1Escitalopram, QTc & Age Free
Rapid-Decision Series

Managing Mood Stabilizer Adverse Events

Sections 1–3 liveReleasing to Oct 3121 chapters · 6 sections2 free to read
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Section 1 · 3 chapters Live

Lithium: Acute Toxicity & Level Problems

1Lithium Toxicity: Recognition, Severity and When to Send to the ED Free
2Unexpected Lithium Levels: Interactions, Sick-Day Rules and Level Troubleshooting
3Neurologic Symptoms on Lithium: Toxicity, Encephalopathy, Serotonin Syndrome and NMS
Section 2 · 4 chapters Live

Lithium: Long-Term Organ Effects

4Lithium Polyuria and Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
5Lithium and Declining Kidney Function: CKD, Proteinuria and When to Reconsider Treatment Free
6Lithium Thyroid, Calcium and Parathyroid Abnormalities
7Lithium Tremor, Cognitive Effects, Weight Gain and Skin Problems
Section 3 · 4 chapters Live

Valproate

8Valproate Liver Injury, Pancreatitis and Serious Hypersensitivity: When to Stop
9Valproate Hyperammonemia: When to Check Ammonia and When to Stop
10Valproate Thrombocytopenia and Bleeding: CBC, Procedures and Dose Decisions
11Valproate Weight Gain, Metabolic Effects and Hair Loss
Section 4 · 3 chapters Releases Sat, Oct 24

Lamotrigine

12Lamotrigine Rash: When to Stop and How to Recognize SJS/TEN and DRESS
13Starting and Restarting Lamotrigine: Titration, Valproate and Missed Doses
14Systemic Illness on Lamotrigine: HLH, Aseptic Meningitis and Blood Dyscrasias
Section 5 · 4 chapters Releases Tue, Oct 27

Carbamazepine & Oxcarbazepine

15Carbamazepine/Oxcarbazepine Rash: SJS/TEN, DRESS, HLA Testing and Cross-Reactivity
16Carbamazepine/Oxcarbazepine Hyponatremia: When to Monitor, Reduce or Stop
17Carbamazepine Blood and Liver Toxicity: When to Stop
18Carbamazepine/Oxcarbazepine Drug Interactions: Induction, Autoinduction and Toxicity
Section 6 · 3 chapters Releases Sat, Oct 31

Across All Mood Stabilizers

19Mood Stabilizers and Cardiac Conduction: Lithium, Lamotrigine and Other Sodium-Channel Blockers
20Stopping Mood Stabilizers: Tapering and Reducing Recurrence Risk
21Quick-Reference Monitoring and Management Grid
Rapid-Decision Series

Managing Antidepressant Adverse Events

Complete31 chapters · 7 sections3 free to read
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Section 1 · 7 chapters

Serotonergic & Neuropsychiatric

The emergencies and the misattributions
1Serotonin Syndrome
2Activation Syndrome & Treatment-Emergent Suicidality
3Antidepressant-Induced Akathisia
4Treatment-Emergent Mania & the Bipolar Switch Free
5Tremor & Myoclonus
6Bruxism & Jaw Clenching
7Dystonia, Parkinsonism & Tardive Dyskinesia
Section 2 · 4 chapters

GI, Sleep & Affect

The week-one complaints
8Nausea, Dyspepsia, Diarrhea & Dry Mouth
9Insomnia, Vivid Dreams & REM Sleep Effects
10Sedation & Daytime Somnolence
11Emotional Blunting, Apathy & Cognitive Effects Free
Section 3 · 3 chapters

Metabolic, Sexual & Long-Term

The ones patients don't volunteer
12Weight Gain & Appetite Change
13Sexual Dysfunction & PSSD
14Falls, Fractures & Bone Health
Section 4 · 6 chapters

Cardiac, Autonomic & Bleeding

Thresholds and co-prescribing
15QTc Prolongation, Tachycardia & Cardiac Conduction
16SNRI-Associated Hypertension
17Orthostatic Hypotension & Dizziness
18Antidepressant-Induced Excessive Sweating (ADIES)
19Urinary Retention & Incontinence
20Bleeding Risk: GI, Perioperative & Anticoagulant Co-Prescription Free
Section 5 · 4 chapters

Laboratory, Stopping & Switching

The result you didn't expect
21Hyponatremia & SIADH
22Transaminitis & Drug-Induced Liver Injury
23Discontinuation Syndrome & Hyperbolic Tapering
24Switching & Cross-Taper Safety
Section 6 · 5 chapters

Agent-Specific Sets

Where the SSRI pattern breaks
25The Bupropion Set: Seizure Risk & Lowered Seizure Threshold
26The Mirtazapine Set: Sedation, Appetite & Rare Neutropenia
27The Serotonin Modulator Set: Trazodone, Vilazodone & Vortioxetine
28The TCA Set: Anticholinergic Burden, Conduction Delay & Overdose Lethality
29The MAOI Set: Hypertensive Crisis, Tyramine & Washout Windows
Section 7 · 2 chapters

Uncommon but Important + Quick Reference

The course capstone
30Rare but Serious: Angle-Closure Glaucoma, SJS/TEN, Blood Dyscrasias, Rhabdomyolysis, Hyperprolactinemia & Alopecia
31Quick-Reference Matrix: Antidepressant Adverse Event Grid
Rapid-Decision Series

Managing Antipsychotic Adverse Events

Complete21 chapters · 6 sections3 free to read
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Section 1 · 5 chapters

Movement Disorders

Acute dystonia to NMS
1Acute Dystonia — the airway emergency of the group
2Akathisia Free
3Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
4Tardive Dyskinesia
5Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Section 2 · 5 chapters

Metabolic & Endocrine

Weight, glucose, lipids, prolactin
6Weight Gain & Metabolic Syndrome (Part 1) Free
7Weight Gain & Metabolic Syndrome (Part 2)
8New-Onset Diabetes & Hyperglycemia
9Dyslipidemia
10Hyperprolactinemia
Section 3 · 2 chapters

Cardiac & Autonomic

QTc and orthostasis
11QTc Prolongation
12Orthostatic Hypotension
Section 4 · 5 chapters

The Clozapine Set

The complications no one monitors
13Agranulocytosis & Neutropenia
14Myocarditis, Pericarditis & Cardiomyopathy
15Constipation & Ileus Free
16Sialorrhea
17Seizures
Section 5 · 3 chapters

Other Systemic Effects

The under-reported ones
18Sedation
19Sexual Dysfunction
20Antipsychotic-Induced Edema
Section 6 · 1 chapter

Quick Reference

The course capstone
21Antipsychotic Adverse-Event Quick-Reference Table
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Medical Conditions

Cardiac Safety

QTc and cardiac safety across psychotropics

12 lessons2 free to read
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Start Here: The QTc Framework
1QTc Prolongation: The 5-Minute Framework Free
QT Risk by Drug Class
2Antidepressants & QTc Free
3Antipsychotics & QTc
Beyond QTc — Other Cardiac Risks by Class
4Mood Stabilizers & Cardiac Safety
5ADHD Medications & Cardiac Safety
Combinations, Monitoring & Management
6Dangerous Combinations & Cumulative QT Risk
7Monitoring & Managing a Prolonged QTc
Quick Reference & Clinical Tools
8Cardiac Safety Quick-Reference Table
Beyond QTc: Prescribing in Cardiac Disease
9Psychotropics in Heart Failure
10Psychotropics after MI & in Coronary Artery Disease
11Psychotropics & Anticoagulation / Bleeding Risk
12Orthostatic Hypotension & Fall Risk
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Medical Conditions

Renal Impairment

Dose-by-eGFR guidance, including lithium and dialysis

12 lessons2 free to read
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Foundations
1The Renal Decision Framework Free
Lithium: The Critical Drug
2Lithium in CKD — Dosing & the Nephrotoxicity Question Free
3Lithium Toxicity — Recognition & High-Risk Interactions
Dosing by Drug Class
4Mood Stabilizers Beyond Lithium
5Antidepressants in Renal Impairment
6Antipsychotics in Renal Impairment
7Gabapentinoids in Renal Impairment
8Benzodiazepines & Sedative-Hypnotics in Renal Impairment
9Stimulants & ADHD Medications in Renal Impairment
Dialysis & Transplant
10Psychotropic Dosing in Dialysis (HD & PD)
11Psychotropics in Renal Transplant Patients
Quick Reference
12Renal Quick-Reference Dosing Table
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Medical Conditions

Hepatic Impairment

Child-Pugh dosing, hepatotoxic agents and encephalopathy traps

12 lessons2 free to read
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Foundations
1The Hepatic Decision Framework Free
Valproate: The Critical Drug
2Valproate Hepatotoxicity — Risk Stratification & When to Avoid
3Valproate-Induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy — Recognition & Management
Dosing by Drug Class
4Antidepressants in Hepatic Impairment
5Antipsychotics in Hepatic Impairment
6Mood Stabilizers Beyond Valproate
7Benzodiazepines & Sedative-Hypnotics — the LOT Rule Free
8Stimulants & ADHD Medications in Hepatic Impairment
High-Risk Decisions
9Drug-Precipitated Hepatic Encephalopathy — Sedation, Delirium & the Diagnostic Confound
10The Hepatotoxic Watchlist — Agents to Avoid & Reading LFT Elevations on Psychotropics
11Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease, Cirrhosis & the Transplant Patient
Quick Reference
12Hepatic Quick-Reference Dosing Table
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Medical Conditions

Seizure Disorders

Seizure threshold, enzyme induction and safe agent selection

14 lessons2 free to read
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Foundations
1The Seizure-Disorder Decision Framework Free
Seizure Threshold: The Critical Risk
2Bupropion & Seizure Risk — The Dose Ceiling, IR vs SR vs XL & the Eating-Disorder Contraindication
3The Seizure-Threshold Watchlist — Ranking Psychotropics from Clozapine to the Safe Lanes
The Interaction Engine
4Enzyme-Inducing ASMs
5The Valproate–Lamotrigine Trap
Dosing by Drug Class
6Antidepressants in Epilepsy Free
7Antipsychotics in Epilepsy
8ADHD & Stimulants in Epilepsy
9Benzodiazepines in Epilepsy
The Antiseizure Medication as Psychotropic
10ASMs as Mood Stabilizers
11ASM-Induced Psychiatric Illness
12Depression & Psychosis of Epilepsy
13Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (PNES)
Quick Reference
14Seizure Quick-Reference Table
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Medical Conditions

HIV / AIDS

Booster and inducer interactions, and the psychiatric syndromes of HIV

14 lessons2 free to read
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The Framework
1The HIV Decision Framework Free
Prescribing by Drug Class
2Antidepressants in HIV Free
3Antipsychotics in HIV
4Mood Stabilizers in HIV
5Benzodiazepines, Anxiolytics & Sedative-Hypnotics in HIV
6Stimulants, Wakefulness Agents & Apathy in HIV
The Antiretroviral Interaction Engine
7Boosters & Inhibitors — Ritonavir & Cobicistat
8Inducers — Efavirenz & the NNRTIs
The Psychiatric Syndromes of HIV
9Depression & Suicidality in HIV
10HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND), Apathy & Cognitive Complaints
11Mania & Psychosis in HIV
12Substance Use Disorders & Adherence in HIV
13Delirium & the CNS Opportunistic Infection
Quick Reference
14The HIV Psychopharmacology Quick-Reference Table
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Medical Conditions

Organ Transplant

Immunosuppressant interactions, CYP3A4 and QTc overlap

14 lessons2 free to read
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Foundations
1The Transplant Decision Framework Free
The Immunosuppressant Interaction: The Critical Risk
2Know Your Immunosuppressants
3Inducers That Cost the Graft
4Inhibitors That Cause CNI Toxicity
Dosing by Drug Class
5Antidepressants in the Transplant Recipient Free
6Antipsychotics in the Transplant Recipient
7Mood Stabilizers
8Sleep, Anxiety & Stimulants
The Neuropsychiatry of Immunosuppression
9Immunosuppressant Neurotoxicity
10Steroid-Induced Psychiatric Illness
11Post-Transplant Delirium
The Transplant Patient Across the Timeline
12The Pre-Transplant Psychiatric Evaluation
13Adherence & Substance Use
Quick Reference
14Transplant Quick-Reference Table
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Medical Conditions

Pulmonary Disease

Respiratory reserve and the smoking–CYP1A2 lever

14 lessons2 free to read
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The Pulmonary Framework
1Respiratory reserve as the constraint: the two axes that govern everything Free
2The smoking–CYP1A2 lever: starting, stopping, and the forced-quit toxicity trap Free
3Respiratory depression & CNS-depressant stacking: benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, gabapentinoids, opioid co-prescription — the additive-burden math
Drug-Class Decision Guides
4Antidepressants: the fluvoxamine–theophylline trap, the clean SSRIs/SNRIs, respiratory-safe first line
5Antipsychotics: clozapine/olanzapine under the smoking lever, sedation/aspiration, QT stacked with pulmonary co-meds
6Mood stabilizers: carbamazepine's induction stacking on top of smoking, lithium–theophylline clearance, valproate sedation
7Anxiolytics & the dyspnea–anxiety overlap: buspirone, non-benzo strategies, propranolol in reactive airways
Disease-State & Treatment-Driven Problems
8Pulmonary drugs that cause psychiatric symptoms
9Obstructive sleep apnea: sedation load, antipsychotic weight gain, what's actually safe
10Smoking-cessation pharmacotherapy in the psychiatric patient
11COPD & the hypercapnic CO₂ retainer
12Psychotropic-induced pulmonary toxicity & pulmonary hypertension
13Advanced/end-stage disease & palliative dyspnea
Quick Reference
14Rapid-reference decision table
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Antidepressants

25 lessons3 free to read
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Pregnancy
SSRIs · FreeSNRIsBupropionMirtazapineVilazodoneVortioxetineTrazodoneAuvelityGepironeEsketamine (Spravato)TCAsAntidepressant Selection in Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Zuranolone/Brexanolone · FreeSSRIs · FreeSNRIsBupropionMirtazapineVilazodoneVortioxetineTrazodoneAuvelityGepironeEsketamine (Spravato)TCAsAntidepressant Selection in Breastfeeding
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Antipsychotics

35 lessons3 free to read
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Pregnancy
Typical Antipsychotics (FGA) in Pregnancy · FreeRisperidoneQuetiapineOlanzapineLybalvi (Olanzapine/Samidorphan)Aripiprazole · FreeBrexpiprazoleZiprasidoneLurasidoneCariprazinePaliperidoneAsenapineIloperidoneLumateperoneCobenfyClozapinePimavanserin (Nuplazid)Master Clinical Decision Flowchart
Breastfeeding
RisperidoneQuetiapineOlanzapineLybalvi (Olanzapine/Samidorphan)AripiprazoleBrexpiprazole · FreeZiprasidoneLurasidoneCariprazinePaliperidoneAsenapineIloperidoneLumateperoneCobenfyClozapineTypical AntipsychoticsBreastfeeding Compatibility Master Chart
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Mood Stabilizers

16 lessons2 free to read
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Pregnancy
Lithium · FreeValproate (Depakote)LamotrigineCarbamazepineOxcarbazepineTopiramateGabapentin & PregabalinClinical Selection & Decision Flowchart
Breastfeeding
LithiumValproate (Depakote)Lamotrigine · FreeCarbamazepineOxcarbazepineTopiramateGabapentin & PregabalinClinical Selection & Decision Flowchart
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

ADHD Medications

12 lessons2 free to read
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Pregnancy
Dextroamphetamine · FreeMethylphenidateAlpha-2 Adrenergic AgonistsAtomoxetineViloxazineClinical Decision-Making Summary
Breastfeeding
Dextroamphetamine · FreeMethylphenidateAlpha-2 Adrenergic AgonistsAtomoxetineViloxazineClinical Decision-Making Summary
Rapid Decision Guide · Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Sleep Medicines

18 lessons2 free to read
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Pregnancy
Z-DrugsBenzodiazepinesSedating AntihistaminesSedating AntidepressantsSedating AntipsychoticsMelatonin & melatonin receptor agonistsOrexin AntagonistsHerbal/OTC agents · FreeClinical Decision-Making in Pregnancy Sleep Medicine
Breastfeeding
Z-Drugs · FreeBenzodiazepinesSedating AntihistaminesSedating AntidepressantsSedating AntipsychoticsMelatonin & melatonin receptor agonistsOrexin AntagonistsHerbal/OTC agentsClinical Decision-Making in Breastfeeding Sleep Medicine
Course

Major Depression Disorder

47 lessons · 7 sections
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Section 1 · 12 lessons

MDD Augmentation Strategies

1Atypical Antipsychotics
2Lithium
3Thyroid Hormones
4L-Methylfolate
5Lamotrigine
6Stimulants
7Buspirone
8Pramipexole
9S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe)
10Creatine
11Low Dose Naltrexone
12Flow FL-100 (tDCS)
Section 2 · 5 lessons

Evidence Based Treatment Guidelines

13Update On Nonpsychotic Unipolar Depression Management
14Comparing Guidelines for MDD Treatment: Pharmacotherapy vs Psychotherapy
15Florida Best Practice Guidelines (2017- 2018)
16Florida Best Practice Guidelines (2017- 2018): MDD with Mixed Features
17Florida Best Practice Guidelines (2017- 2018): MDD with Psychosis
Section 3 · 13 lessons

MDD Psychopharmacology

18Auvelity: new Antidepressant for MDD
19Gepirone (Exxua): New Antidepressant FDA Approved for MDD
20Spravato: First Monotherapy FDA Approved for Treatment-Resistant MDD
21Rejoyn: FDA Cleared First Prescription Digital Therapeutic for MDD
22Trazodone Once-A-Day for MDD
23Transdermal Selegiline for MDD
24Sertraline’s Differential Timeline: A Symptom-Network Analysis for Clinicians
25Ketamine Role in Psychiatry & Risk of Psychosis
26How Long to Continue Antidepressants for MDD Treatment?
27Medications vs Psychotherapy for MDD: Guidelines Comparison.
28Antidepressants Discontinuation Syndrome Vs Depression Relapse
29Psychotropic Medication of choice to Improve Cognition in MDD
30Sleep-Wake Cycle & Antidepressants
Section 4 · 6 lessons

Comparing Antidepressants

31SSRIs vs SSRIs (Part-1)
32SSRIs vs SSRIs (Part-2)
33Serotonin Modulators: Trazodone vs Nefazodone
34Serotonin Modulators: Vortioxetine vs Vilazodone
35Comparing Long Acting Antidepressants Formulations
36Comparing Antidepressants: Which one is better?
Section 5 · 4 lessons

Grief

37Grief versus Major Depressive Episode
38Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder Versus Prolonged Grief Disorder
39What Questions to Ask? Grief Assessment Questionnaire.
40Book: Life After Loss
Section 6 · 3 lessons

Post Stroke Depression

41Pathophysiology & Risk Factors
42Treatment of Post Stroke Depression
43Prevention of Post Stroke Depression
Section 7 · 4 lessons

Back to Basics

44Serotonin: Basics and Beyond
45Mechanism of Action: Antidepressants (Part-1)
46Mechanism of Action: Antidepressants (Part-2)
47Suicide Risk Assessment
Course

Bipolar Disorder: Evidence-Based Psychopharmacology

Point-of-care answers for prescribers: psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

28 lessons · 4 sections
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Section 1 · 7 lessons

Evidence Based Treatment Guidelines

1Bipolar Mania: Acute Treatment (CANMAT 2018)
2Bipolar I Depression: Acute Treatment (CANMAT 2018)
3Bipolar I Disorder: Maintenance Treatment (CANMAT 2018)
4Bipolar II Disorder: Depression, Hypomania and Maintenance (CANMAT 2018)
5Bipolar Disorder: Labs, Drug Levels and Side-Effect Monitoring (CANMAT 2018)
6Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Treatment (CANMAT 2018)
7Bipolar Disorder with Comorbid Conditions: Anxiety, ADHD, Substance Use and More (CANMAT 2018)
Section 2 · 8 lessons

Bipolar Depression

8Managing Bipolar Depression: Treatment Update 2023
9Is Watchful Waiting Appropriate for Bipolar Depression?
10Antidepressants in Bipolar Depression: When to Use & When to Avoid?
11How Long to Continue Adjunct Antidepressants in Bipolar Depression?
12Is Lamotrigine >200 mg Effective for Bipolar Depression?
13Is Quetiapine 600 mg More Efficacious than 300 mg for Bipolar Depression?
14Which Subgroup of Bipolar Disorder Patients Respond Well to Lithium?
15Pharmacological Maintenance Treatments for Bipolar Depression (Real-World Effectiveness)
Section 3 · 4 lessons

Bipolar Mixed Features

16How to Diagnose Bipolar Mixed Feature Specifier?
17Why is Diagnosing Mixed State Important?
18Assessment Scales for Mixed State Evaluation
19Management of Bipolar Mixed Features
Section 4 · 9 lessons

Bipolar Disorder Psychopharmacology

20Anti-Manic Agent of Choice?
21Pramipexole for Bipolar Depression
22Comparing Mood Stabilizers
23Comparing FDA Approved Medications: Bipolar Depressed
24How Long to Continue Antipsychotics After Mania Remission?
25Is Quetiapine 600 mg Superior to 300 mg for Bipolar I and II Depression?
26Restarting Lamotrigine after abrupt Discontinuation
27Cariprazine (Vraylar) for Depressive Episodes in Bipolar I Disorder.
28Iloperidone: FDA Approval for Bipolar 1 Disorder (Acute Manic or Mixed Episodes)
Course

Trauma and Stress Related Disorders: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

20 lessons · 4 sections
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Section 1 · 5 lessons

Introduction to PTSD

1Welcome Message (by Dr. Singh)
2PTSD vs Complex PTSD: How to Diagnose?
3Introduction to PTSD & Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project (Dr. Osser)
4Managing PTSD with Comorbidities
5PTSD vs Complex PTSD: How to Diagnose?
Section 2 · 6 lessons

PTSD, Insomnia and Nightmares

6Sleep Problems with PTSD: Assessment & Management.
7Prazosin: for PTSD nightmares or disturbed awakenings
8Prazosin Dosing & Titration: for Men & Women
9Terazosin: for PTSD nightmares
10Doxazosin: Medication option if Prazosin/Terazosin Fails
11Managing Poor Onset Insomnia with NO Nightmares or Hyperarousal symptoms
Section 3 · 8 lessons

Antidepressants, Psychosis & Treatment-Resistant PTSD

12Role of SSRIs for PTSD Management
13PTSD related Psychosis Management
14SNRI, Mirtazapine & Bupropion for PTSD Management
15Treatment-Resistant PTSD Management
16Brexpiprazole + Sertraline for PTSD
17Cyproheptadine for PTSD Nightmares
18Nabilone: Synthetic Cannabinoid for PTSD Nightmares
19Prazosin: Mechanism, Dosing & Side Effects Knowledge
Section 4 · 1 lesson

PTSD Scales

20International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) for PTSD Assessment
Course

Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders

16 lessons · 5 sections
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Section 1 · 9 lessons

Antipsychotics: Psychopharmacology

1Clozapine Resistant Schizophrenia: Treatment Options
2Comparing Antipsychotics & Pneumonia Risk
3Clozapine Missed Dose Management
4Aripiprazole vs Brexpiprazole
5Asenapine Formulations: Topical vs Sublingual
6Comparing Antipsychotics for Schizophrenia Treatment
7Xanomeline-Trospium Chloride for Schizophrenia
8Sulforaphane for Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia
9Bysanti (Milsaperidone) for Schizophrenia and Bipolar I
Section 2 · 2 lessons

Cannabis-Induced Psychosis

10Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: Optimizing Antipsychotic Dosing
11Cannabis Use in Adolescence & Risk of Schizophrenia
Section 3 · 1 lesson

Psychological Approaches for Psychosis

12Psychological Approaches for Auditory Hallucinations
Section 4 · 1 lesson

Schizophrenia Staging with PANSS

13Schizophrenia Staging with PANSS
Section 5 · 3 lessons

Atypical Psychosis

14When is First Episode Psychosis Atypical?
15Which Investigations are Needed for Late-Onset Psychosis?
16Performing Rapid Neurological Exam for Atypical Psychosis.
Course

Addiction Psychiatry: Substance Use Disorder

18 lessons · 7 sections
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Section 1 · 4 lessons

Alcohol Use Disorder

1Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
2Alcohol Withdrawal: Medications Comparison
3Alcohol withdrawal Protocol for Inpatient Setting
4Gabapentin Protocol for Alcohol Withdrawal Management
Section 2 · 6 lessons

Opioid Use Disorder

5Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
6Naltrexone XR for Opioid Use Disorder
7Methadone Dosing: for Opioid Use Disorder & Pain Management
8Methadone: Drug Interactions
9Buprenorphine: Dosing & Drug Interactions
10Brixadi: FDA Approved First Long-Acting Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
Section 3 · 2 lessons

Cannabis Use Disorder

11NAC for Cannabis Use Disorder
12Varenicline for Cannabis Use Disorder
Section 4 · 3 lessons

Nicotine Use Disorder

13Varenicline for Nicotine Use Disorder
14Bupropion SR for Nicotine Use Disorder
15Nortriptyline for Nicotine Use Disorder
Section 5 · 1 lesson

False Positive Urine Drug Screens

16False Positive Urine Drug Screens
Section 6 · 1 lesson

Methamphetamine Use Disorder

17Pharmacological Treatment Options
Section 7 · 1 lesson

Designer Drugs

18Synthetic Stimulants vs Synthetic Cannabinoids vs Synthetic Hallucinogens
Course

Feeding & Eating Disorders

3 lessons · 2 sections
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Section 1 · 2 lessons

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

1How to Diagnose BED?
2BED: Medications Treatment Options
Section 2 · 1 lesson

Anorexia Nervosa

3Anorexia Nervosa: How to Diagnose, Evaluate & Treat
Course

Impulse Control & Self-Injurious Behaviors

2 lessons · 2 sections
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Section 1 · 1 lesson

Naltrexone for Impulse Control & Self-Injurious Behaviors

1Naltrexone
Section 2 · 1 lesson

Parkinson’s Disease & Impulse Control Disorders

2Parkinson’s Disease & Impulse Control Disorders
Course

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

19 lessons · 6 sections
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Section 1 · 9 lessons

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

1ASD: Comparing Medications in ASD (Net Benefit Score)
2ASD: Aggression & Irritability
3ASD: Anxiety
4ASD: Depression
5ASD: Attention, Hyperactivity & Cognition
6ASD: Sensory Sensitivity
7ASD: Tics/Abnormal Movements
8ASD: Insomnia
9ASD: Self Injury
Section 2 · 5 lessons

ADHD

10Compensatory Behavior Changes for ADHD Management
11Comparing Methylphenidate Long-Acting Formulations
12Guanfacine XR for ADHD
13Clonidine XR (Liquid) for ADHD
14Centanafadine for Adolescents With ADHD: Non-Stimulant Option
Section 3 · 1 lesson

MDD

15Comparing Antidepressant Medication for Adolescent Depression
Section 4 · 1 lesson

Bipolar Disorder

16Antipsychotics vs Mood Stabilizers: for Acute Mania
Section 5 · 1 lesson

Tourette Syndrome

17Ecopipam for Tourette Syndrome
Section 6 · 2 lessons

PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome)

18PANS: Diagnostic Evaluation
19PANS: Management
Course

Geriatric Psychiatry: Neurocognitive Disorders

18 lessons · 4 sections
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Section 1 · 7 lessons

Behavioral Symptoms Management in Dementia

1Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms in Dementia: Treatment Update
2Behavior Types & Clinical Relevance: Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia
3Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis: Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia
4Non-Pharmacologic Management: Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia
5Depression with Dementia: Treatment Options
6Antipsychotics use for Psychosis/Agitation Management in Dementia
7Treatment Options of Sexually Inappropriate Behavior in Dementia
Section 2 · 6 lessons

Neurocognitive Disorders

8Evaluating Neurocognitive Domains in Dementia
9Alzheimer’s Disease: Comparing FDA Approved Medications
10Use of Benzodiazepines in Elderly?
11Modifiable Predictors of Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia
12Identifying Dementia Patient at Risk of Unsafe Driving
13How to Screen for Delirium Superimposed on Dementia?
Section 3 · 4 lessons

Bipolar Disorder in Elderly

14How to Diagnose?
15Clinical Features, Course & Prognosis
16Effect on Cognition & Dementia Risk
17Management of Geriatric Bipolar Disorder
Section 4 · 1 lesson

Parkinson’s disease

18Parkinson’s disease and Impulse Control Disorders
Course

Traumatic Brain Injury

7 lessons · 7 sections
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Section 1 · 1 lesson

Depression after Traumatic Brain Injury

1Depression after Traumatic Brain Injury: Treatment
Section 2 · 1 lesson

Aggression after Traumatic Brain Injury

2Aggression after Traumatic Brain Injury: Treatment
Section 3 · 1 lesson

Bipolar Disorder after Traumatic Brain Injury

3Bipolar Disorder after Traumatic Brain Injury: Treatment
Section 4 · 1 lesson

Cognitive Impairment after Traumatic Brain Injury

4Cognitive Impairment after Traumatic Brain Injury: Treatment
Section 5 · 1 lesson

Insomnia after Traumatic Brain Injury

5Insomnia after Traumatic Brain Injury: Treatment
Section 6 · 1 lesson

TBI Severity Classification

6TBI Severity Classification
Section 7 · 1 lesson

Neuroanatomical Correlates of TBI Symptoms

7Neuroanatomical Correlates of TBI Symptoms
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Psychotropics Drug-Drug Interactions

23 lessons · 10 sections
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Section 1 · 3 lessons

Antipsychotics

1Medications affecting Clozapine Levels
2Clozapine, Neutropenia & Medication Interactions
3Medications affecting Aripiprazole Levels
Section 2 · 5 lessons

Antidepressants

4Antidepressants & Caffeine
5Antidepressants & Cardiac Medications
6Antidepressants & Tramadol
7MAOI Drug Interactions
8MAOI Diet
Section 3 · 4 lessons

Mood Stabilizer

9Lamotrigine and Anticonvulsants
10Lamotrigine and Oral Contraceptive Pills
11Lamotrigine and Clozapine
12Lithium Drug Interactions
Section 4 · 1 lesson

Hydroxychloroquine

13Hydroxychloroquine & Psychotropics
Section 5 · 2 lessons

Warfarin

14Warfarin & Antipsychotics
15Warfarin & Antidepressants
Section 6 · 4 lessons

HIV/AIDS Medications

16Mood Stabilizers & HIV/AIDS Medications
17Antidepressants & HIV/AIDS Medications
18Antipsychotics & HIV/AIDS Medications
19Methadone & Buprenorphine
Section 7 · 1 lesson

Antibiotics

20Linezolid
Section 8 · 1 lesson

Oncology

21Tamoxifen
Section 9 · 1 lesson

Herbal Medications

22St John’s Wort
Section 10 · 1 lesson

Cannabis

23Medical Cannabis
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Psychotropic Levels

18 lessons · 3 sections
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Section 1 · 3 lessons

TDM: Mood Stabilizers

1Lithium
2Valproate
3Lamotrigine
Section 2 · 8 lessons

TDM: Antipsychotics

4Aripiprazole
5Risperidone
6Olanzapine
7Clozapine
8Quetiapine
9Ziprasidone
10Other Atypical Antipsychotics
11Recommendations for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Section 3 · 7 lessons

TDM: Antidepressants

12SSRIs
13SNRIs
14NDRI
15NaSSAs
16Serotonin Modulators
17NRI
18TCAs
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Long Acting Injectables

7 lessons · 1 section
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Section 1 · 7 lessons

Lessons

1Haloperidol Decanoate
2Fluphenazine Decanoate
3Risperidone Consta
4PERSERIS™ (Risperidone Once-Monthly Injectable)
5Paliperidone – Invega Sustenna
6Paliperidone – Invega Trinza
7Abilify Maintena
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Non-Psychiatric Medications: Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events

7 lessons · 1 section
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Section 1 · 7 lessons

Lessons

1Steroids
2Interferon
3Levetiracetam
4Isotretinoin
5Fluoroquinolones
6Mefloquine
7Montelukast (Singulair)
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Managing/Ruling out Co-Morbid Medical Conditions

28 lessons · 13 sections
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Section 1 · 1 lesson

Metformin in Psychiatry

1Prescribing Metformin in Psychiatric Practice
Section 2 · 2 lessons

Hypogonadism/Low Testosterone

2Hypogonadism/Low Testosterone: Diagnosis & Scales
3Hypogonadism/Low Testosterone: Treatment
Section 3 · 1 lesson

Restless Legs Syndrome

4Restless Legs Syndrome
Section 4 · 3 lessons

Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

5Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: Clinical Presentation
6Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: Diagnosis & Treatment
7Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: Discussion with Neurologist Dr. Seyed Mirsattari
Section 5 · 1 lesson

Pseudobulbar Affect

8Pseudobulbar Affect
Section 6 · 8 lessons

Delirium

9Delirium Treatment: Role of Antipsychotics
10Delirium Rating Scale-Revised-98 (DRS-R-98)
11Delirium Treatment: Haloperidol
12Olanzapine versus Haloperidol for Delirium Management
13Quetiapine versus Haloperidol for Delirium Management
14Risperidone for Delirium in Elderly
15Prophylactic Antipsychotics: Prevention Strategy?
16Delirium Treatment: Role of Depakote
Section 7 · 2 lessons

Catatonia

17Catatonic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition: 293.89 (F06.1)
18Catatonia: Treatment Recommendations
Section 8 · 4 lessons

Subclinical Hypothyroidism

19Risk Factors for High and Low TSH Level
20USPSTF Screening Recommendation for thyroid dysfunction
21Will you initiate thyroid replacement therapy?
22Medications causing Hypothyroidism
Section 9 · 2 lessons

Iron Deficiency Anemia

23Iron Deficiency Anemia: Diagnosis Algorithm
24Iron Deficiency Anemia: Evaluation Algorithm
Section 10 · 1 lesson

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP

25Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP: Common Clinical Scenarios
Section 11 · 1 lesson

Lyme Disease

26Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Lyme Disease
Section 12 · 1 lesson

Statin Treatment

27When will you Initiate Statin Therapy?
Section 13 · 1 lesson

Burning Mouth Syndrome

28Burning Mouth Syndrome and Psychotropic Medications
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Genetic Testing in Psychiatry

3 lessons · 1 section
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Section 1 · 3 lessons

Lessons

1MTHFR & L-MethylFolate
2SLC6A4
3ANK3
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Integrative and Complementary Psychiatry

6 lessons · 1 section
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Section 1 · 6 lessons

Lessons

1St. John’s Wort for Depression
2Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Depression
3L-Theanine for Anxiety
4Silexan for Anxiety
5NAC for OCD
6Ginkgo Biloba for Antidepressants Induced Sexual Dysfunction
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COVID-19 & Psychiatry

5 lessons · 1 section
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Section 1 · 5 lessons

Lessons

1Pulmonary: COVID-19 & Psychiatry
2Cardiac: COVID-19 & Psychiatry
3Hematologic: COVID-19 & Psychiatry
4Drug-Drug Interactions: COVID-19 Medications & Psychotropics
5Psychotropics Monitoring During COVID-19
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Clinical Case Discussions

9 lessons
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1Anxiety Post Chronic Benzodiazepine Discontinuation
2Hydroxychloroquine & Psychotropics
3Antidepressant of Choice with Treatment Resistant Hypertension?
4Antidepressant use in Elderly with Reduced Renal Function
5Antidepressants & Anticoagulants
6QTc Prolongation & Psychotropics
7Hyponatremia Risk with Antidepressants
8Clozapine & Norclozapine Level
9The Weight of Delusional Guilt
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Psychiatry Education Forum’s Journal Club

24 lessons
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1Update on Nonpsychotic Unipolar Depression Management
2Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder Treatment.
3Bipolar Depression Guidelines: CANMAT & ISBD Versus Psychopharmacology Algorithm Project
4How does Schizophrenia Symptoms Progress with Age?
5Comparing 32 Oral Antipsychotics for Acute Multi-Episode Schizophrenia Treatment.
6Lumateperone for Treatment of Schizophrenia.
7Non-D2-Receptor-Binding Medication for Schizophrenia.
8Is Vortioxetine Effective for Emotional Blunting in MDD?
9Adjunctive Metformin for Antipsychotic-Induced Dyslipidemia.
10Antipsychotics and Weight Gain.
11Benzodiazepines & Risk of Subsequent Dementia.
12International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) for PTSD & CPTSD Assessment.
13Antipsychotics, High Prolactin & Risk of Breast Cancer
14Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Antipsychotics for Acute Schizophrenia
15Clinical Interpretation of Urine Drug Tests
16Lithium During Pregnancy & Postpartum
17Low Testosterone Level in Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
18Anorexia Nervosa: How to Diagnose, Evaluate & Treat
19Psilocybin for Treatment Resistant Depression
20Cannabis Use in Adolescence & Risk of Schizophrenia
21Apathy as Treatment Target for Alzheimer’s Disease
22Harmonizing the Neurobiology & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
23Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Bipolar 2 Depression
24Fifty Years of Research on Schizophrenia: The Ascendance of the Glutamatergic Synapse
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Academy’s Monthly Insights

6 lessons
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1Monthly Insight 1 (March 09, 2024)
2Monthly Insight 2 (April 06, 2024)
3Monthly Insight 3 (May 18, 2024)
4Monthly Insight 4 (Oct 26, 2024)
5Monthly Insight 5 (Dec 22, 2024)
6Monthly Insight 6 (Feb 16, 2025)

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