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A baby resting on a mom's shoulder
News
05/07/2026
Maria Mantas
A pilot study found that an adapted version of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) demonstrated both feasibility and high patient satisfaction across perinatal-specific challenges in pregnant women with bipolar disorder.
A pilot study found that an adapted version of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) demonstrated both feasibility and high patient satisfaction across perinatal-specific challenges in pregnant women with bipolar disorder.
A pilot study found that an...
05/07/2026
Psych Congress Network
a printed test, pencil, and clock on a desk
Quiz
04/30/2026
Maria Mantas
What was the association between all-cause mortality risk and bipolar II disorder? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
What was the association between all-cause mortality risk and bipolar II disorder? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
What was the association between...
04/30/2026
Psych Congress Network
A profile of a person split in half, one half teal and the other purple, with a swirl line over the head
News
04/07/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is associated with significantly increased mortality, according to a large population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is associated with significantly increased mortality, according to a large population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is...
04/07/2026
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Food and Drug Administration building
News
02/24/2026
Maria Mantas
The FDA has approved milsaperidone for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults.
The FDA has approved milsaperidone for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults.
The FDA has approved...
02/24/2026
Psych Congress Network
Two pill bottles tipped over with pills on a table
News
01/06/2026
Sarah Fleming
New research published in BMJ Mental Health leveraged national United Kingdom (UK) health registry data to investigate whether selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment in adolescents with unipolar depression influences later...
New research published in BMJ Mental Health leveraged national United Kingdom (UK) health registry data to investigate whether selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment in adolescents with unipolar depression influences later...
New research published in BMJ...
01/06/2026
Psych Congress Network
artificial intelligence
News
01/05/2026
Maria Mantas
A large UK study reports that an artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled clinical prediction model may accurately identify individuals at risk of developing psychotic disorders or bipolar disorders.
A large UK study reports that an artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled clinical prediction model may accurately identify individuals at risk of developing psychotic disorders or bipolar disorders.
A large UK study reports that an...
01/05/2026
Psych Congress Network
Postpartum mother holding child
News
11/19/2025
Maria Mantas
An expert consensus panel is calling for postpartum psychosis (PP) to be recognized as a distinct diagnostic category in the DSM-5 and ICD-11.
An expert consensus panel is calling for postpartum psychosis (PP) to be recognized as a distinct diagnostic category in the DSM-5 and ICD-11.
An expert consensus panel is...
11/19/2025
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Covid-19
News
11/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or recurrent major depressive disorder have a higher risk of developing postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) than patients without serious mental illness.
Patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or recurrent major depressive disorder have a higher risk of developing postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) than patients without serious mental illness.
Patients with schizophrenia,...
11/03/2025
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US FDA sign
News
10/20/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved risperidone (Uzedy) as a once-monthly extended-release injectable suspension for the treatment of bipolar I disorder (BD-I).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved risperidone (Uzedy) as a once-monthly extended-release injectable suspension for the treatment of bipolar I disorder (BD-I).
The US Food and Drug...
10/20/2025
Psych Congress Network
stethoscope, pills, and a brain
News
09/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment...
09/25/2025
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DNA puzzle
News
07/23/2025
Maria Mantas
From a genetic perspective, delusional disorder, acute psychoses, psychosis otherwise not specified, and schizoaffective disorder do not appear to be subtypes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
From a genetic perspective, delusional disorder, acute psychoses, psychosis otherwise not specified, and schizoaffective disorder do not appear to be subtypes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
From a genetic perspective,...
07/23/2025
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News

A profile of a person split in half, one half teal and the other purple, with a swirl line over the head
News
04/07/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is associated with significantly increased mortality, according to a large population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is associated with significantly increased mortality, according to a large population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is...
04/07/2026
Psych Congress Network
Food and Drug Administration building
News
02/24/2026
Maria Mantas
The FDA has approved milsaperidone for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults.
The FDA has approved milsaperidone for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults.
The FDA has approved...
02/24/2026
Psych Congress Network
Two pill bottles tipped over with pills on a table
News
01/06/2026
Sarah Fleming
New research published in BMJ Mental Health leveraged national United Kingdom (UK) health registry data to investigate whether selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment in adolescents with unipolar depression influences later...
New research published in BMJ Mental Health leveraged national United Kingdom (UK) health registry data to investigate whether selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) treatment in adolescents with unipolar depression influences later...
New research published in BMJ...
01/06/2026
Psych Congress Network
artificial intelligence
News
01/05/2026
Maria Mantas
A large UK study reports that an artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled clinical prediction model may accurately identify individuals at risk of developing psychotic disorders or bipolar disorders.
A large UK study reports that an artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled clinical prediction model may accurately identify individuals at risk of developing psychotic disorders or bipolar disorders.
A large UK study reports that an...
01/05/2026
Psych Congress Network
Postpartum mother holding child
News
11/19/2025
Maria Mantas
An expert consensus panel is calling for postpartum psychosis (PP) to be recognized as a distinct diagnostic category in the DSM-5 and ICD-11.
An expert consensus panel is calling for postpartum psychosis (PP) to be recognized as a distinct diagnostic category in the DSM-5 and ICD-11.
An expert consensus panel is...
11/19/2025
Psych Congress Network
Covid-19
News
11/03/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or recurrent major depressive disorder have a higher risk of developing postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) than patients without serious mental illness.
Patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or recurrent major depressive disorder have a higher risk of developing postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) than patients without serious mental illness.
Patients with schizophrenia,...
11/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
US FDA sign
News
10/20/2025
Brionna Mendoza
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved risperidone (Uzedy) as a once-monthly extended-release injectable suspension for the treatment of bipolar I disorder (BD-I).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved risperidone (Uzedy) as a once-monthly extended-release injectable suspension for the treatment of bipolar I disorder (BD-I).
The US Food and Drug...
10/20/2025
Psych Congress Network
stethoscope, pills, and a brain
News
09/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment...
09/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
DNA puzzle
News
07/23/2025
Maria Mantas
From a genetic perspective, delusional disorder, acute psychoses, psychosis otherwise not specified, and schizoaffective disorder do not appear to be subtypes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
From a genetic perspective, delusional disorder, acute psychoses, psychosis otherwise not specified, and schizoaffective disorder do not appear to be subtypes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
From a genetic perspective,...
07/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
Conference presenter
News
11/01/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination...
11/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
A pregnant woman attends her doctor's appointment
News
08/18/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Treating MDD during pregnancy should be prioritized as part of maternal and fetal health care, argued the authors of a Special Communication published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Treating MDD during pregnancy should be prioritized as part of maternal and fetal health care, argued the authors of a Special Communication published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Treating MDD during pregnancy...
08/18/2026
Psych Congress Network
a worried woman looks out a window
Research Summary
08/14/2026
Maria Mantas
In a preregistered study of 106 adults, individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported more mind-wandering than healthy controls during a continuous performance task.
In a preregistered study of 106 adults, individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) reported more mind-wandering than healthy controls during a continuous performance task.
In a preregistered study of 106...
08/14/2026
Psych Congress Network
a man smokes a cigarette
Research Summary
08/13/2026
Maria Mantas
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use was largely not associated with antidepressant response to rTMS among patients with MDD, according to study findings.
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis use was largely not associated with antidepressant response to rTMS among patients with MDD, according to study findings.
Baseline alcohol, nicotine, and...
08/13/2026
Psych Congress Network
US FDA sign
News
08/06/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The US FDA has approved oveporexton (ORZEYFUL), a first-in-class orexin treatment for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) in adults.
The US FDA has approved oveporexton (ORZEYFUL), a first-in-class orexin treatment for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) in adults.
The US FDA has approved...
08/06/2026
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FDA building
FDA Approval
07/27/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved centanafadine (SIMTRIYO), a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI), for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved centanafadine (SIMTRIYO), a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI), for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The US Food and Drug...
07/27/2026
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illustration of a brain
Research Summary
07/21/2026
Maria Mantas
Patients with TRD receiving repeated, low-dose oral esketamine did not experience greater increases in serum BDNF than those receiving placebo, according to study findings.
Patients with TRD receiving repeated, low-dose oral esketamine did not experience greater increases in serum BDNF than those receiving placebo, according to study findings.
Patients with TRD receiving...
07/21/2026
Psych Congress Network
FDA approval stamp
FDA Alerts
07/16/2026
Maria Mantas
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Axsome Therapeutics’ New Drug Application (NDA) for AXS-12 (reboxetine) for cataplexy in narcolepsy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Axsome Therapeutics’ New Drug Application (NDA) for AXS-12 (reboxetine) for cataplexy in narcolepsy.
The US Food and Drug...
07/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Rapid Reaction
07/16/2026
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, RD; Maria Mantas
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds to news that Eli Lilly and Company plans to acquire AtaiBeckley Inc, expanding its presence in the emerging field of psychedelic-based treatments for depression and other psychiatric conditions.
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds to news that Eli Lilly and Company plans to acquire AtaiBeckley Inc, expanding its presence in the emerging field of psychedelic-based treatments for depression and other psychiatric conditions.
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds...
07/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
a stethoscope, pills, and brain
Research Summary
07/16/2026
Maria Mantas
Patients with MDD and favorable biobehavioral markers for sertraline and/or bupropion experienced higher antidepressant response rates than those with negative markers for both drugs.
Patients with MDD and favorable biobehavioral markers for sertraline and/or bupropion experienced higher antidepressant response rates than those with negative markers for both drugs.
Patients with MDD and favorable...
07/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Research Summary
07/10/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A randomized clinical trial found that 10 once-daily sessions of iTBS produced short-term improvement compared to sham in clinician-rated depressive symptoms among adults with recurrent major depressive disorder (MDD).
A randomized clinical trial found that 10 once-daily sessions of iTBS produced short-term improvement compared to sham in clinician-rated depressive symptoms among adults with recurrent major depressive disorder (MDD).
A randomized clinical trial...
07/10/2026
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Quizzes

a printed test, pencil, and clock on a desk
Quiz
04/30/2026
Maria Mantas
What was the association between all-cause mortality risk and bipolar II disorder? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
What was the association between all-cause mortality risk and bipolar II disorder? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
What was the association between...
04/30/2026
Psych Congress Network
Death risk increased by how much with a bipolar disorder diagnosis?
Quiz
02/26/2024
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
02/26/2024
Psych Congress Network
polygenic risk scores
Quiz
10/06/2022
Take the quiz to test your clinical knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your clinical knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your...
10/06/2022
Psych Congress Network
COVID-19 risk.
Quiz
06/15/2022
How does antipsychotic use affect COVID-19 risk? Take the quiz now to test your knowledge!
How does antipsychotic use affect COVID-19 risk? Take the quiz now to test your knowledge!
How does antipsychotic use...
06/15/2022
Psych Congress Network
Quiz
01/11/2022
According to a recent survey, which of the following concerns did patients with bipolar-I disorder report?
According to a recent survey, which of the following concerns did patients with bipolar-I disorder report?
According to a recent survey,...
01/11/2022
Psych Congress Network
Chelsie Monroe Expert Insights Quiz
Expert Insights Quiz
08/03/2026
Maria Mantas
What key characteristics can help clinicians differentiate fatigue from excessive daytime sleepiness in clinical practice?
What key characteristics can help clinicians differentiate fatigue from excessive daytime sleepiness in clinical practice?
What key characteristics can...
08/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
a printed test, pencil, and clock on a desk
Quiz
07/23/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall what the APA guideline recommends? Test yourself with this quick quiz!
Can you recall what the APA guideline recommends? Test yourself with this quick quiz!
Can you recall what the APA...
07/23/2026
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Major Depressive Disorder Insights Quiz
07/22/2026
Maria Mantas
Why should clinicians think of anhedonia in major depressive disorder (MDD) as more than simply a loss of pleasure? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Why should clinicians think of anhedonia in major depressive disorder (MDD) as more than simply a loss of pleasure? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Why should clinicians think of...
07/22/2026
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Quiz
07/13/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall which symptom of MDD patients most wanted to see improved by treatment? Take the quiz!
Can you recall which symptom of MDD patients most wanted to see improved by treatment? Take the quiz!
Can you recall which symptom of...
07/13/2026
Psych Congress Network
Viloxazine MOA Study image
Quiz
06/12/2026
New research suggests that viloxazine has a multimodal mechanism of action. Test your understanding with this short quiz.
New research suggests that viloxazine has a multimodal mechanism of action. Test your understanding with this short quiz.
New research suggests that...
06/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
Weight scale and tape measure
Quiz
06/12/2026
How well do you understand the relationship between pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, methylphenidate use in childhood, and growth outcomes in adulthood? Test your knowledge with this short, multiple-choice quiz.
How well do you understand the relationship between pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, methylphenidate use in childhood, and growth outcomes in adulthood? Test your knowledge with this short, multiple-choice quiz.
How well do you understand the...
06/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
06/11/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent research with this quiz!
Test your knowledge of recent...
06/11/2026
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC
Quiz
06/10/2026
Maria Mantas
Why does Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommend careful consideration of metabolic pathways when selecting a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor for tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment?
Why does Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommend careful consideration of metabolic pathways when selecting a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor for tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment?
Why does Desiree Matthews,...
06/10/2026
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC
Quiz
06/10/2026
Maria Mantas
Why does Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommend careful consideration of metabolic pathways when selecting a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor for tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment?
Why does Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommend careful consideration of metabolic pathways when selecting a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor for tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment?
Why does Desiree Matthews,...
06/10/2026
Psych Congress Network
Girl in a classroom staring off into the distance
Quiz
05/12/2026
Differences in ADHD presentation between males and females may affect diagnosis and outcomes. Evaluate your understanding of key clinical distinctions with this short quiz.
Differences in ADHD presentation between males and females may affect diagnosis and outcomes. Evaluate your understanding of key clinical distinctions with this short quiz.
Differences in ADHD presentation...
05/12/2026
Psych Congress Network