Naltrexone Demystified: From Craving to Control
Episode Description Naltrexone is a safe, effective, and often underutilized option for treating alcohol use disorder or even just problematic drinking in primary care. In this episode, we walk through how it works, how to prescribe it, and how to counsel patients on what to expect. You’ll learn practical strategies for dosing, managing side effects, …
What Stimulants Can And Can’t Do
Dysthymia vs MDD
The Antidepressant Switch Guide: When to Switch and How to do it Right
Episode Description Switching antidepressants is one of the most common—and often most confusing—tasks in primary care mental health management. In this episode, we’ll walk through a clear, practical framework for how to approach antidepressant switches with confidence. You’ll learn when to consider switching, how to choose a new medication, and how to carry out the …
Read more “The Antidepressant Switch Guide: When to Switch and How to do it Right”
Psychiatric Screeners in Primary Care: Cutting Through the Noise
Episode Description In this high-yield episode, we break down five psychiatric screeners every primary care and outpatient provider should have in their toolbox: the PHQ-9, GAD-7, C-SSRS, Rapid Mood Screener, and Maclean Screening Instrument for BPD. You’ll learn when and how to use each screener to streamline your workflow, sharpen your diagnostic thinking, and navigate …
Read more “Psychiatric Screeners in Primary Care: Cutting Through the Noise”
Buprenorphine from the Ground Up: Understanding Mechanism, Safety and Clinical Use
Episode Description Buprenorphine is one of the most powerful tools we have to fight the opioid epidemic but many providers still feel uncertain about how and when to use it. In this episode, we break down the key pharmacologic concepts behind buprenorphine’s safety, misuse potential, and clinical challenges. By the end, you’ll have a clearer …
Read more “Buprenorphine from the Ground Up: Understanding Mechanism, Safety and Clinical Use”
Stimulants, Simplified: A Primary Care Framework for Choosing and Using ADHD Meds
Episode Description Feeling overwhelmed by the endless list of ADHD medications? In this episode, we break down stimulant prescribing into a simple, practical framework designed for busy primary care providers. You’ll learn how to distinguish between amphetamine and methylphenidate classes, when to start with each, and how to think about long-acting vs. short-acting formulations. By …
Read more “Stimulants, Simplified: A Primary Care Framework for Choosing and Using ADHD Meds”
Antidepressants in Older Adults
Not All Inattention Is ADHD: A Practical Framework for PCPs
Episode Description In this episode, we take a step back from the rush to diagnose and explore why so many adults are reporting attention difficulties today — and how primary care providers and other outpatient clinicians can begin to thoughtfully assess for ADHD. We unpack sociocultural forces shaping the rise in self-diagnosis, discuss the limitations …
Read more “Not All Inattention Is ADHD: A Practical Framework for PCPs”