Psychopharm Secrets: Coming Off Meds

In this episode of The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast, Dr. Chris Aiken and Kellie Newsome explore the “placebo flip”—a phenomenon where patients feel temporarily better after stopping psychiatric medications, only to relapse months later. They discuss the psychological boost of stopping treatment and the delayed nature of symptom return, which can obscure clinical insight. The episode also highlights the growing role of AI in psychiatry, including tools like TDScreen that enhance detection of tardive dyskinesia. These insights point to the importance of blending innovation with clinical vigilance in behavioral health.

Listen to the full episode here.