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Kristin Raj, M.D.

Kristin Raj, M.D.

Stanford School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Raj specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, with an expertise in neuromodulation and in the psychopharmacological management of bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression. She is chief of interventional psychiatry, including transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroconvulsive therapy, co-chief of mood disorders, and chief of the bipolar clinic. She is the director of education for interventional psychiatry, where she manages resident education in ECT and TMS and development of didactics. She is also co-director of the neuroscience curriculum for the psychiatry residency, where she has worked to assess and create a new series of interactive lectures. She is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Clinical TMS society, and she serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical TMS.

Publications of Kristin Raj, M.D.

Quick Take Vol. 81

0.50 CMEs
Can ondansetron improve negative symptoms in schizophrenia? Will lithium orotate prevent or reverse Alzheimer's disease? What predicts treatment response in bipolar disorder? Should we increase SSRI doses or try alternative strategies for inadequate response? Is trazodone safe for treating insomnia in alcohol use disorder?
Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M.
36.33 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 80

0.75 CMEs
How effective is the new antipsychotic KarXT using the number needed to treat metric? Can bright light therapy effectively treat bipolar depression without causing mania? Does IV haloperidol really increase cardiac risks as commonly believed? Can varenicline help reduce alcohol intake in people with alcohol use disorder? Does ashwagandha extract improve cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment?
Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Scott R. Beach, M.D., David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
39.35 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 79

0.75 CMEs
How should clozapine monitoring change after FDA's REMS removal? Does cariprazine work equally well in older adults with bipolar disorder? Can semaglutide help treat alcohol use disorder? Why do older adults receive subtherapeutic antidepressant doses? Is saffron as effective as SSRIs for depression?
Faculty: Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Kristin Raj, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
44.22 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 78

0.50 CMEs
Can pramipexole help treatment-resistant bipolar depression? Does semaglutide work for clozapine-induced obesity? Which antipsychotics best prevent hospitalization after cannabis-induced psychosis? What treatments rank highest for treatment-resistant depression? How do gut microbiota differ in depression versus anxiety disorders?
Faculty: Kristin Raj, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D., David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M.
34.08 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 77

0.75 CMEs
What is the best antipsychotic for first-episode psychosis? Can lurasidone treat bipolar depression with severe anxiety? How much do SSRIs increase bleeding when combined with anticoagulants? Is adding salt to meals associated with depression and anxiety?
Faculty: Scott R. Beach, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
39.21 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 76

0.75 CMEs
Can lumateperone effectively treat depression with mixed features? Can GLP-1 agonists manage antipsychotic-induced weight gain? Is quetiapine superior to lithium for treatment-resistant depression? Do antidepressants accelerate cognitive decline in dementia patients? How do probiotics and prebiotics affect depression, anxiety, and cognition?
Faculty: Scott R. Beach, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
44.56 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 74

0.75 CMEs
What are the main reasons disulfiram is underutilized for alcohol use disorder? How do different antipsychotics compare regarding QT prolongation risks? What is the optimal dosage of lurasidone for bipolar depression ? How does clozapine's effectiveness compare to other antipsychotics? Which non-benzodiazepine medication options show the best balance of efficacy and side effects for insomnia in psychiatric patients?
Faculty: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D.
41.07 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 73

0.75 CMEs
How do LAI antipsychotics impact mortality rates compared to oral medications in schizophrenia ? What dosages of medications are most effective for preventing bipolar disorder relapse and maintaining safety? Is olanzapine more effective than risperidone for managing BPS? Can lisdexamfetamine effectively treat methamphetamine use disorder? Does chronopharmacology impact psychiatric treatment efficacy and side effects?
Faculty: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
43.14 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 72

0.50 CMEs
Can GLP-1 receptor agonists effectively treat alcohol use disorder? Which antidepressants cause the most weight gain? Do antidepressants increase fall risk in older adults? How effective and safe is ketamine for bipolar depression? Is aripiprazole truly a lower metabolic risk antipsychotic compared to olanzapine?
Faculty: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D.
35.04 minutes in 5 audio sections

Quick Take Vol. 69

0.50 CMEs
How dangerous are clozapine-induced ileus and pneumonia compared to agranulocytosis? How does topiramate compare to naltrexone for alcohol use disorder? Should cariprazine be continued as maintenance therapy in bipolar disorder? How reliably can we diagnose Wernicke's encephalopathy? What role does gut bacteria play in major depression?
Faculty: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D.
34.02 minutes in 5 audio sections

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