The Psych Review

The Psych Review is a podcast reviewing recent developments in Australian psychiatry. The cast is hosted by four psychiatric doctors: Alanna, Mazz, Greg and Milla. We realise how hard it can be to stay on top of the latest research, so we created this cast to help our colleagues (and ourselves) keep up to date, in quick summary shows of less than 30 minutes. Disclaimer: The Psych Review is not affiliated in any way with The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) nor either of the RANZCP journals, The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry (ANZJP) or Australasian Psychiatry.

The Psych Review is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 57 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Psych Review, a health show with 57 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  S9E4 - Lavender, what can't it do?

  Oct 2, 202636 minS9

  This episode of The Psych Review is a very special and very personal one. Greg draws back the curtain on his own current active research work, and the other hosts are all very impressed! The STOP trial is investigating the efficacy of therapeutic lavender in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder. Listen on to learn about how lavender is an exciting emerging treatment option with a growing evidence base. The reference for this episode is: - Greg: Roebuck, Greg, et al. “The Silexan in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (STOP) Trial: Protocol for a 12-Week Randomised Controlled Trial of Adjunctive Silexan for PTSD.” BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies , vol. 26, no. 1, 24 Feb. 2026, 10.1186/s12906-026-05312-7. The Psych Review was brought to you by Call to Mind, a telepsychiatry service that you can learn more about at www.calltomind.com.au. The original music in our podcast was provided by the very talented John Badgery, and our logo was designed by the creative genius of Naz.

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  Episode #3

  S9E3 - Menopausal Hormone Therapy

  Sep 4, 202635 minS9

  In this episode of The Psych Review the whole group is back to tackle the topic of menopausal hormone therapy for mood symptoms. Alanna leads the discussion which winds from our reflections on a lack of menopause related teaching during psychiatric training, to a critical consideration of the study design and quality of the findings, and also with multiple considerations of potential historical impacts of misogyny on this important area of mental health. The reference for this episode is: - Alanna: Glynne, S., Kamal, A., McColl, L., Newson, L., Reisel, D., Mu, E., Hendriks, O., Saini, P., Gurvich, C., & Kulkarni, J. (2025). Transdermal oestradiol and testosterone therapy for menopausal depression and mood symptoms: retrospective cohort study. The British Journal of Psychiatry , 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2025.101 The Psych Review was brought to you by Call to Mind, a telepsychiatry service that you can learn more about at www.calltomind.com.au. The original music in our podcast was provided by the very talented John Badgery, and our logo was designed by the creative genius of Naz.

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  Episode #2

  S9E2 - 2026 RANZCP Congress Special

  May 31, 202636 minS9

  The Psych Review recorded this episode on the final evening of the 2026 RANZCP Congress. Alanna, Milla, and Mazz take us through their highlights. Milla thoughtfully reflects on the mindfulness workshop she attended, Alanna was moved by an experience of the intersection between psychiatry and the arts, and Mazz attended an action packed workshop covering the use of antipsychotic medications in mood states.<br /><br />As we attended workshops and talks for this session we do not have any specific references to share!<br /><br />The Psych Review was brought to you by Call to Mind, a telepsychiatry service that you...

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  Episode #1

  S9E1 - Stimulant Induced Psychosis

  Mar 19, 202633 minS9

  The Psych Review is back with the first episode of 2026 and the first episode of Season 9! The crew is lead by Greg through a deep dive into potential side effects that can occur in relation to stimulant use. We discuss changes in ADHD assessment and management over the years, and potential consequences related to the increasing use of stimulant medications (including psychosis).<br /><br />The reference for this episode is:<br />Greg: Salazar de Pablo, Gonzalo et al. Occurence of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder in Individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment with Stimulants - a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA...

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  Episode #5

  S8E5 - Inflammation in Neuropsychiatry

  Dec 10, 202531 minS8

  In our final episode of 2025 The Psych Review team are lead by Milla down the twisting rabbit hole that is inflammation in neuropsychiatry. The team discuss recent evidence around proposed inflammatory mechanisms that might underpin the psychiatric conditions we discuss every episode.<br /><br />The reference for this episode is:<br />Milla: Upthegrove, Rachel et al. Current Position and Future Direction of Inflammation in Neuropsychiatric Disorders, A Review. JAMA Psychiatry, volume 82, number 10, October 2025.<br />The Psych Review was brought to you by Call to Mind, a telepsychiatry service that you can learn more about at www.calltomind.com.au. The...

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