Instructional Video5:54
Curated Video

Battling Weight Gain from Meds? Your Gut Microbiome Holds the Answer!

Higher Ed
Join Dr. Tracey Marks as she delves into the intricate relationship between antipsychotic medications, the gut microbiome, and weight gain. Discover how these medications influence the balance of our gut bacteria and the cascading...
Instructional Video6:46
Curated Video

What is Akathisa? An Uncomfortable Medication Side Effect

Higher Ed
Akathisia is a side effect of some medications mostly antipsychotics, antidepressants and antiemetics with are medications prescribed for nausea and vomiting. Some of these medications are ondansetron, brand name Zofran and promethazine...
Instructional Video11:08
Curated Video

Lithium vs. Antipsychotics: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Lithium

Higher Ed
Explore the journey of lithium, a game-changer in the late 1940s, as it transformed the treatment landscape for bipolar disorder. Join Dr. Tracey Marks, a dedicated psychiatrist, in this deep dive into the historical prominence of...
Instructional Video9:12
Curated Video

Classic Bipolar vs Atypical Bipolar - How To Tell The Difference

Higher Ed
Bipolar disorder can present in two very distinct ways. There is, a classic or textbook presentation and non-classic or atypical presentation. These are not official subtypes of bipolar disorder that you will find in the...
Instructional Video12:31
JJ Medicine

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Higher Ed
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a very rare but potentially life-threatening condition that is caused by excessive dopamine (D2...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Psychotherapy: Biological Treatments

9th - 10th
This lesson will identify and explain the three major types of medications used in pharmacotherapy, as well as other biological treatments.