The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast is an educational series focused on psychiatry and mental health. Hosted by Dr. Daniel Carlat, the podcast offers evidence-based discussions on psychiatric conditions, treatment approaches, and emerging research.

In adolescent depression, fluoxetine still has the clearest drug signal, but medication is not the whole plan. Start with psychological therapy, review early for suicidality, and taper antidepressants slowly; TMS may have a role as augmentation for persistent symptoms where services and suitability align.

Suicide risk is not reduced by grandiosity. This psychiatric teaching point highlights that narcissistic and antisocial traits can coexist with severe self-harm risk, and that formulation should separate impulsivity, entitlement and planning rather than relying on loose labels such as the dark triad.