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Bipolar Disorders Topic Center

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FDA Approves Iloperidone for Acute Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder
04/08/2024
Meagan Thistle
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for...
04/08/2024
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Patients With First-Episode Psychosis Found to Have Cognitive Impairment Before Medication Use
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Patients With First-Episode Psychosis Found to Have Cognitive Impairment Before Medication Use
03/26/2024
Evi Arthur
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode...
03/26/2024
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Young Adults Who Self-Harm May Be More at Risk of Psychosis Diagnosis
News
Young Adults Who Self-Harm May Be More at Risk of Psychosis Diagnosis
02/27/2024
Evi Arthur
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who...
02/27/2024
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Death risk increased by how much with a bipolar disorder diagnosis?
Quiz
Death risk increased by how much with a bipolar disorder diagnosis?
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
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Bipolar Disorder Increases Mortality Risk More Than Smoking
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Bipolar Disorder Increases Mortality Risk More Than Smoking
02/05/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research.  
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research.  
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder...
02/05/2024
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Brain with puzzle piece missing
News
Vitamin B6 Plus Lithium Helps Ease Mania Symptoms in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
01/03/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive...
01/03/2024
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News
Use of Psilocbyin in Bipolar II Treatment Clinical Trial Produces Strong Results
12/12/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by...
12/12/2023
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bipolar disorder graphic
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Metformin Helps Prevent Weight Gain in Youth Taking Medication for Bipolar Disorder
11/15/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The type 2 diabetes drug metformin can help prevent, and in some cases reverse, weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for BD, according to short-term data from a large-scale trial.
The type 2 diabetes drug metformin can help prevent, and in some cases reverse, weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for BD, according to short-term data from a large-scale trial.
The type 2 diabetes drug...
11/15/2023
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News
FDA Approves ABILIFY ASIMTUFII for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Treatment
04/28/2023
The FDA approved ABILIFY ASIMTUFII (aripiprazole), a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. 
The FDA approved ABILIFY ASIMTUFII (aripiprazole), a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. 
The FDA approved ABILIFY...
04/28/2023
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Patients With Comorbid ADHD, Bipolar Disorder More Susceptible to Other Disorders
03/06/2023
Evi Arthur
Patients with comorbid bipolar disorder and ADHD were found to have higher odds of other comorbid disorders, according to a new study published in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry.
Patients with comorbid bipolar disorder and ADHD were found to have higher odds of other comorbid disorders, according to a new study published in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry.
Patients with comorbid bipolar...
03/06/2023
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News
Technology-Enhanced Screening Identifies Twice as Many People With Psychosis Disorders
01/24/2023
Evi Arthur
Technology screening identified twice the number of patients with psychosis spectrum disorders compared to clinical judgment, according to a cluster randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Technology screening identified twice the number of patients with psychosis spectrum disorders compared to clinical judgment, according to a cluster randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Technology screening identified...
01/24/2023
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Videos

Phyllis Foxworth
Videos
Closing the Patient-Clinician Gap When Defining Progress and Outcomes in Mood Disorders
05/18/2022
Phyllis Foxworth discusses how clinicians and patients can work together to more closely align their goals and outcomes when treating mood disorders, and explores realistic expectations for treatment and tips for family and friends of...
Phyllis Foxworth discusses how clinicians and patients can work together to more closely align their goals and outcomes when treating mood disorders, and explores realistic expectations for treatment and tips for family and friends of...
Phyllis Foxworth discusses how...
05/18/2022
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Phyllis Foxworth DBSA
Videos
Tools to Alleviate Isolation, Life Disruption From COVID-19 in Patients With BD-I
03/25/2022
Phyllis Foxworth addresses how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated feelings of isolation in patients with bipolar 1 disorder (BD-I) and tools for clinicians who are treating these patients.
Phyllis Foxworth addresses how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated feelings of isolation in patients with bipolar 1 disorder (BD-I) and tools for clinicians who are treating these patients.
Phyllis Foxworth addresses how...
03/25/2022
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Dr Craig Chepke
Videos
Bipolar Disorder: The Importance of Person-Centered Care
03/04/2022
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA, shares his key insights and takeaways regarding the burden on people living with bipolar I disorder, especially as it relates to the importance of person-centered care.
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA, shares his key insights and takeaways regarding the burden on people living with bipolar I disorder, especially as it relates to the importance of person-centered care.
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA, shares...
03/04/2022
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Dr Chepke
Videos
The Impacts of COVID-19 on People With Bipolar Disorder
02/24/2022
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the burden on people living with bipolar I disorder, specifically the important topics of isolation, medication trial and error, and stigma.
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the burden on people living with bipolar I disorder, specifically the important topics of isolation, medication trial and error, and stigma.
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA,...
02/24/2022
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rakesh jain
Videos
Rakesh Reviews: Predictors of Diagnostic Transition From Major Depressive Disorder to Bipolar Disorder: A Retrospective Observational Network Study
01/10/2022
Introducing the new journal club hosted by Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH. During this review, Dr Jain reviews an article from Translational Psychiatry.
Introducing the new journal club hosted by Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH. During this review, Dr Jain reviews an article from Translational Psychiatry.
Introducing the new journal club...
01/10/2022
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Pharmacogenetic Testing as a Tool in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
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Pharmacogenetic Testing as a Tool in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
04/23/2021
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, explains the utility and limitations of pharmacogenetics in the treatment of bipolar disorders.
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, explains the utility and limitations of pharmacogenetics in the treatment of bipolar disorders.
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor...
04/23/2021
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Understanding Polarity-Proneness in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
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Understanding Polarity-Proneness in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
04/23/2021
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, explains the concept of polarity-proneness and why clinicians should assess it when treating patients with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, explains the concept of polarity-proneness and why clinicians should assess it when treating patients with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor...
04/23/2021
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Considerations When Making a Bipolar Disorder Treatment Plan
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Considerations When Making a Bipolar Disorder Treatment Plan
04/22/2021
Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC reviews the many factors that come in to play when she is developing a treatment plan for her patients with bipolar disorder.
Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC reviews the many factors that come in to play when she is developing a treatment plan for her patients with bipolar disorder.
Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN,...
04/22/2021
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Distinguishing Between Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder
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Distinguishing Between Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder
04/21/2021
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, explains some key distinctions between bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder and treatment implications of the differences. 
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, explains some key distinctions between bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder and treatment implications of the differences. 
Bipolar Disorders Section Editor...
04/21/2021
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Bipolar Disorder and the Brain
Videos
Bipolar Disorder and the Brain
03/30/2021
Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC discusses the value of understanding the neurobiology behind bipolar disorder and how she explains it to her patients.
Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC discusses the value of understanding the neurobiology behind bipolar disorder and how she explains it to her patients.
Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN,...
03/30/2021
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Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C,
Videos
Unpacking the Patient Experience of Living With Tardive Dyskinesia
05/14/2024

Featuring Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Featuring Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, P...
Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, discusses the often-overlooked social and professional dimensions of life with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, discusses the often-overlooked social and professional dimensions of life with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Kevin Williams, MS, MPAS, PA-C, ...
05/14/2024
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Greg Mattingly, MD
Videos
The Future Role of Orexin Agonists for the Treatment of Narcolepsy, EDS, and Beyond
05/13/2024

Featuring Greg Mattingly, MD

Featuring Greg Mattingly, MD
Greg Mattingly, MD, explains how sleep can become disrupted and the novel solutions that the orexin receptor may make possible.
Greg Mattingly, MD, explains how sleep can become disrupted and the novel solutions that the orexin receptor may make possible.
Greg Mattingly, MD, explains how...
05/13/2024
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Edward Kaftarian, MD.
Videos
Addressing Technological Challenges in Telehealth
05/03/2024

Featuring Edward Kaftarian, MD

Featuring Edward Kaftarian, MD ...
In this video, Edward Kaftarian, MD, offers some insight into common technical challenges that telehealth providers may encounter and how to proactively address them.
In this video, Edward Kaftarian, MD, offers some insight into common technical challenges that telehealth providers may encounter and how to proactively address them.
In this video, Edward Kaftarian,...
05/03/2024
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Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
Videos
Medication Limitations and Adverse Effects in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
04/29/2024

Featuring Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC

Featuring Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC ...
Join Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, as she explores the limitations of traditional antipsychotic agents and off-label therapies in bipolar disorder treatment.
Join Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, as she explores the limitations of traditional antipsychotic agents and off-label therapies in bipolar disorder treatment.
Join Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC,...
04/29/2024
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Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
Videos
Common Challenges for Clinicians Prescribing Antipsychotics
04/22/2024

Featuring Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC

Featuring Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC ...
Join Nurse Matthews for an in-depth exploration of the primary challenges faced by clinicians treating patients with bipolar disorder.
Join Nurse Matthews for an in-depth exploration of the primary challenges faced by clinicians treating patients with bipolar disorder.
Join Nurse Matthews for an...
04/22/2024
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Penn and Jain
Videos
Healing Health Care Burnout and Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic
04/16/2024

Featuring Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, and Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP

Featuring Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC...
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, and Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, unpack the profound and lasting impacts of burnout among health care professionals in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, and Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, unpack the profound and lasting impacts of burnout among health care professionals in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, and...
04/16/2024
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Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC.
Videos
Tardive Dyskinesia: Impacts, Assessment, and Treatment Options
04/15/2024

Featuring Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC

Featuring Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC ...
Gain fresh insights into the multifaceted impacts of tardive dyskinesia (TD) with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, as she explores the physical, social, and emotional consequences faced by patients living with TD.
Gain fresh insights into the multifaceted impacts of tardive dyskinesia (TD) with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, as she explores the physical, social, and emotional consequences faced by patients living with TD.
Gain fresh insights into the...
04/15/2024
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Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC.
Videos
Tardive Dyskinesia: Impacts, Assessment, and Treatment Options
04/15/2024

Featuring Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC

Featuring Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC ...
Gain fresh insights into the multifaceted impacts of tardive dyskinesia (TD) with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, as she explores the physical, social, and emotional consequences faced by patients living with TD.
Gain fresh insights into the multifaceted impacts of tardive dyskinesia (TD) with Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, as she explores the physical, social, and emotional consequences faced by patients living with TD.
Gain fresh insights into the...
04/15/2024
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Drs Carbray and Phelps
Videos
Making a Differential Diagnosis for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
04/09/2024

Featuring Julie Carbray, PhD, and Jim Phelps, MD 

Featuring Julie Carbray, PhD, and Jim...
Join Drs Phelps Carbray in an insightful discussion on the complexities of diagnosing and treating mood disorders and delve into their strategies for unraveling these diagnostic dilemmas and crafting informed treatment plans.
Join Drs Phelps Carbray in an insightful discussion on the complexities of diagnosing and treating mood disorders and delve into their strategies for unraveling these diagnostic dilemmas and crafting informed treatment plans.
Join Drs Phelps Carbray in an...
04/09/2024
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Drs Carbray and Phelps
Videos
Updating Diagnostic Language in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
04/04/2024

Featuring Julie Carbray, PhD, and Jim Phelps, MD 

Featuring Julie Carbray, PhD, and Jim...
Unlock the intricacies of bipolar disorder diagnosis and what the DSM-5 says with experts Julie Carbray, PhD, and Jim Phelps, MD, in this insightful discussion.
Unlock the intricacies of bipolar disorder diagnosis and what the DSM-5 says with experts Julie Carbray, PhD, and Jim Phelps, MD, in this insightful discussion.
Unlock the intricacies of...
04/04/2024
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News Articles

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FDA Approves Iloperidone for Acute Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder
04/08/2024
Meagan Thistle
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for acute schizophrenia treatment, received FDA approval on Friday for acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I in adults.
Ilperidone, already approved for...
04/08/2024
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Patients With First-Episode Psychosis Found to Have Cognitive Impairment Before Medication Use
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Patients With First-Episode Psychosis Found to Have Cognitive Impairment Before Medication Use
03/26/2024
Evi Arthur
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) were found to have cognitive impairment prior to their first use of antipsychotic medications, particularly with large effect sizes, according to recent meta-analysis results published in JAMA...
Patients with first-episode...
03/26/2024
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Young Adults Who Self-Harm May Be More at Risk of Psychosis Diagnosis
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Young Adults Who Self-Harm May Be More at Risk of Psychosis Diagnosis
02/27/2024
Evi Arthur
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who presented to the hospital with self-harm were found to be more likely to receive a psychotic disorder diagnosis later in life, according to recent findings from a cohort study published in the journal...
Young adults and teenagers who...
02/27/2024
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Bipolar Disorder Increases Mortality Risk More Than Smoking
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Bipolar Disorder Increases Mortality Risk More Than Smoking
02/05/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research.  
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder increased the risk of premature death more than smoking or being older than 60 years, according to study results published in Psychiatry Research.  
A diagnosis of bipolar disorder...
02/05/2024
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Brain with puzzle piece missing
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Vitamin B6 Plus Lithium Helps Ease Mania Symptoms in Patients With Bipolar Disorder
01/03/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive therapy to lithium was associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder experiencing a manic episode.
Daily vitamin B6 as adjunctive...
01/03/2024
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Use of Psilocbyin in Bipolar II Treatment Clinical Trial Produces Strong Results
12/12/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by Sheppard Pratt researchers, 80% of participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II met the criteria for remission 12 weeks after treatment that included psilocybin and therapy.
In a recent trial conducted by...
12/12/2023
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bipolar disorder graphic
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Metformin Helps Prevent Weight Gain in Youth Taking Medication for Bipolar Disorder
11/15/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The type 2 diabetes drug metformin can help prevent, and in some cases reverse, weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for BD, according to short-term data from a large-scale trial.
The type 2 diabetes drug metformin can help prevent, and in some cases reverse, weight gain in youth taking second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for BD, according to short-term data from a large-scale trial.
The type 2 diabetes drug...
11/15/2023
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FDA Approves ABILIFY ASIMTUFII for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Treatment
04/28/2023
The FDA approved ABILIFY ASIMTUFII (aripiprazole), a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. 
The FDA approved ABILIFY ASIMTUFII (aripiprazole), a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. 
The FDA approved ABILIFY...
04/28/2023
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Patients With Comorbid ADHD, Bipolar Disorder More Susceptible to Other Disorders
03/06/2023
Evi Arthur
Patients with comorbid bipolar disorder and ADHD were found to have higher odds of other comorbid disorders, according to a new study published in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry.
Patients with comorbid bipolar disorder and ADHD were found to have higher odds of other comorbid disorders, according to a new study published in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry.
Patients with comorbid bipolar...
03/06/2023
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Technology-Enhanced Screening Identifies Twice as Many People With Psychosis Disorders
01/24/2023
Evi Arthur
Technology screening identified twice the number of patients with psychosis spectrum disorders compared to clinical judgment, according to a cluster randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Technology screening identified twice the number of patients with psychosis spectrum disorders compared to clinical judgment, according to a cluster randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Technology screening identified...
01/24/2023
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A young Black boy sits on the floor of a living room holding a video game controller and concentrated on his game
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Virtual Gaming May Enhance Working Memory for Youth With ADHD
05/17/2024
Brionna Mendoza
A literature review presented via poster at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in New York City suggests that video games may not be all-harm in effect for youth with ADHD.
A literature review presented via poster at the 2024 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting in New York City suggests that video games may not be all-harm in effect for youth with ADHD.
A literature review presented...
05/17/2024
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One Year After ‘X Waiver’ Axing, Few New Patients Prescribed Meds for OUD
05/15/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Though the number of buprenorphine prescribers increased following the elimination of the X waiver in January 2023, the total number of patients using the medication to manage opioid use disorder (OUD) “changed little.”
Though the number of buprenorphine prescribers increased following the elimination of the X waiver in January 2023, the total number of patients using the medication to manage opioid use disorder (OUD) “changed little.”
Though the number of...
05/15/2024
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ketamine brain image
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Study Findings Support Esketamine and Psilocybin as Effective TRD Treatments
05/14/2024
Meagan Thistle
To address the challenges and “inadequate outcomes” with monoamine-based therapies, a Toronto-based research team investigated novel alternatives for TRD.
To address the challenges and “inadequate outcomes” with monoamine-based therapies, a Toronto-based research team investigated novel alternatives for TRD.
To address the challenges and...
05/14/2024
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A depressed teen rides the bus and looks at a smartphone in their hand
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Adolescents May Not Reliably Signal Self-Harm Risk on PHQ in Primary Care Screenings
05/13/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Teens with depression who were screened in primary care had higher odds of responding “not at all” to a question about thoughts of death or self-harm in the days and weeks before a self-harm event or death by suicide.
Teens with depression who were screened in primary care had higher odds of responding “not at all” to a question about thoughts of death or self-harm in the days and weeks before a self-harm event or death by suicide.
Teens with depression who were...
05/13/2024
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TD Has ‘Severe Impact’ on Patients and Caregivers
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TD Has ‘Severe Impact’ on Patients and Caregivers
05/10/2024
Evi Arthur
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was...
05/10/2024
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Stimulant Use May Increase Heart Damage Risk in Young Adults With ADHD
News
Stimulant Use May Increase Heart Damage Risk in Young Adults With ADHD
05/07/2024
Evi Arthur
Stimulant use for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could increase risk of heart damage in young adults, according to recent results published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 
Stimulant use for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could increase risk of heart damage in young adults, according to recent results published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 
Stimulant use for...
05/07/2024
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MDD Prevalence Tripled in Female Huntington Disease Patients
05/07/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
The prevalence of MDD at a major health system was 3 times higher in female patients with Huntington disease (HD) than in male patients, according to a poster presentation APA Annual Meeting.
The prevalence of MDD at a major health system was 3 times higher in female patients with Huntington disease (HD) than in male patients, according to a poster presentation APA Annual Meeting.
The prevalence of MDD at a major...
05/07/2024
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Overlooked Concussion in Children May Cause Mental Health Comorbidities
05/02/2024
Meagan Thistle
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant...
05/02/2024
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ADHD Medication Use, Particularly Stimulants, Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations
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ADHD Medication Use, Particularly Stimulants, Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations
05/01/2024
Evi Arthur
In a recent cohort study, use of medication for ADHD, especially lisdexamphetamine and other stimulants, was associated with fewer hospitalizations, and lower suicidal behavior, according to results published in JAMA Network Open. 
In a recent cohort study, use of medication for ADHD, especially lisdexamphetamine and other stimulants, was associated with fewer hospitalizations, and lower suicidal behavior, according to results published in JAMA Network Open. 
In a recent cohort study, use of...
05/01/2024
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FDA Approves First Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Adjunctive Major Depressive Disorder Treatment
04/30/2024
Meagan Thistle
Rejoyn has been FDA approved as the first prescription digital therapeutic for the treatment of MDD symptoms as an adjunct to clinician-managed outpatient care for adult patients.
Rejoyn has been FDA approved as the first prescription digital therapeutic for the treatment of MDD symptoms as an adjunct to clinician-managed outpatient care for adult patients.
Rejoyn has been FDA approved as...
04/30/2024
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Death risk increased by how much with a bipolar disorder diagnosis?
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Death risk increased by how much with a bipolar disorder diagnosis?
02/26/2024
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
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02/26/2024
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10/06/2022
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Antipsychotic Use and COVID-19 Risk in Patients with BD and SMI
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...
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Challenges for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
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
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Which tech challenges can telehealth providers expect to encounter most often?
05/14/2024
Hone your telepsychiatry skills with this quiz!
Hone your telepsychiatry skills with this quiz!
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Does in utero stimulant use increase risk of childhood neurodevelopmental disorders?
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05/12/2024
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Why can bipolar disorder often be misdiagnosed as MDD?
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Why is bipolar disorder often misdiagnosed as MDD?
05/10/2024
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05/10/2024
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Pediatric ADHD and Schizophrenia Risk
05/01/2024
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05/01/2024
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What were the FDA's preliminary findings after investigating GLP-1 RAs?
04/25/2024
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04/25/2024
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For TD, the APA recommends performing an assessment with a structured instrument how often?
04/18/2024
When treating tardive dyskinesia (TD), the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommends performing an assessment with a structured instrument (e.g., AIMS, DISCUS) how often?
When treating tardive dyskinesia (TD), the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommends performing an assessment with a structured instrument (e.g., AIMS, DISCUS) how often?
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04/18/2024
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For TD, the APA recommends performing an assessment with a structured instrument how often?
04/18/2024
When treating tardive dyskinesia (TD), the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommends performing an assessment with a structured instrument (e.g., AIMS, DISCUS) how often?
When treating tardive dyskinesia (TD), the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommends performing an assessment with a structured instrument (e.g., AIMS, DISCUS) how often?
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Women with ADHD are diagnosed how many years after men?
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Women with ADHD are diagnosed how many years after men?
04/17/2024
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04/17/2024
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Global Schizophrenia Care Rates
04/15/2024
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04/15/2024
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Do men or women have an earlier age at onset of OCD?
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Do men or women have an earlier age at onset of OCD?
03/22/2024
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Blogs

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How to Welcome Incoming Residents: Learning from Tragedy
07/30/2015
This year at orientation, there was a huge elephant in the room.
This year at orientation, there was a huge elephant in the room.
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07/30/2015
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The Gift of Self-Disclosure
02/19/2015
Ode to Dr. Quinn Leslie who has paved the path to accepting non-perfectionism.
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02/19/2015
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Three Clinical Pearls That Enhance My Practice
02/04/2015
Clinical pearls from the Psych Congress annual meeting.
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02/04/2015
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How to Minimize Cycling/Switching in Patients with Bipolar Disorder
11/11/2014
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 2% to 3% of the population and is the sixth leading cause of disability worldwide.
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 2% to 3% of the population and is the sixth leading cause of disability worldwide.
Bipolar disorder affects...
11/11/2014
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The Nexus of Science and Soul: Forming a Life Narrative After Mental Illness
08/18/2014
To have experienced delusions, psychosis, and suicidal ideation is to be Undermined by one’s self.
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08/18/2014
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Distinguishing Bipolar Disorder From ADHD
05/07/2014
Although the diagnostic criteria for the two conditions seem distinctive at first glance, there is a significant degree of variability of symptom presentation.
Although the diagnostic criteria for the two conditions seem distinctive at first glance, there is a significant degree of variability of symptom presentation.
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05/07/2014
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To Live or Survive...That is the Question
03/18/2014
Help me to let go and Live, to bloom in resonance with the rest of our passionate universe. To see my own life as something sacred and not just a death sentence to serve until it is finally over.
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03/18/2014
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How Dante and Virgil Can Guide Recovery From Mental Illness
02/21/2014
To truly recover, the questions surrounding survival become more basic, more fundamental, and less focused on a particular disorder. They become more about life.
To truly recover, the questions surrounding survival become more basic, more fundamental, and less focused on a particular disorder. They become more about life.
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02/21/2014
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Foundations of a Breakthrough: Building a Strong Therapist-Client Relationship
01/17/2014
The foundational piece in each part of my journey today has been my relationship with my treatment team. When treating a client, it is important to remember that you may be the only close relationship they have or can trust.
The foundational piece in each part of my journey today has been my relationship with my treatment team. When treating a client, it is important to remember that you may be the only close relationship they have or can trust.
The foundational piece in each...
01/17/2014
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Connecting With A Treating Clinician After Recovery
12/18/2013
Years after my time in the VA hospital, I had been asked to present back at the hospital in which I was once a patient. In the back row was an MD who seemed to be on the brink of tears. This was the doctor I thought was trying to kill me when...
Years after my time in the VA hospital, I had been asked to present back at the hospital in which I was once a patient. In the back row was an MD who seemed to be on the brink of tears. This was the doctor I thought was trying to kill me when...
Years after my time in the VA...
12/18/2013
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Rakesh Amin, MD.
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Treating Schizophrenia: The Importance of Early Identification and Intervention
06/13/2023

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Rakesh Amin, MD
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the importance of partnering with patients and caregivers to set treatment goals and the importance of introducing long-acting injectables earlier in the treatment of schizophrenia.
Rakesh Amin, MD, discusses the...
06/13/2023
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Marc Agronin, MD.
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Alzheimer Disease Prevention
08/30/2022
Marc Agronin, MD
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section Editor Mark Agronin, MD, provides expert clinical insights on reducing the risk for Alzheimer disease and delaying its onset and progression.
Psych Congress Network Section...
08/30/2022
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Ed Jones, PhD
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How Our Clinicians Can Help Fix the US Health Care System
07/28/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the need for a clinical refocusing that includes broad access to psychosocial solutions and ensuring socially informed clinicians can help underserved communities.
Ed Jones, PhD, discusses the...
07/28/2022
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Ed Jones, PhD
Perspective
The Universal Behavior Model: A Comprehensive Approach to Integrated Care
07/21/2022
Ed Jones, PhD
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this psychosocial aspect of care today...What is missing?  We need psychotherapists based in primary care, often focused on mundane issues rather than the complexities of diagnosis or treatment."
Ed Jones, PhD: "We miss this...
07/21/2022
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Who will use it? How to Get Digital Mental Health Apps Into the Hands of Patients
04/27/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, discuss how to encourage patients to use digital mental health apps.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, discuss how to encourage patients to use digital mental health apps.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan...
04/27/2022
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How to Navigate Quality Issues With Mental Health Apps
04/21/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, navigating quality issues with digital mental health applications.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan Ahmed Khan, MD, navigating quality issues with digital mental health applications.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, and Burhan...
04/21/2022
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Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
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How New NPs Can Find Mentors
03/04/2022
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains mentoring, how to find one as an NP, and what to do when you have found a possible mentor. He gives practical advice, questions to ask, and avenues to find the right fit.
Andrew Penn, NP, explains...
03/04/2022
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Julie Bailey
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How to Be a Safe Space for Someone
02/08/2022
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey, LCPC, shares her insights on providing a safe space for patients to discuss these social anxieties, as well as tips to share with patients about slowly reintegrating into life after COVID-19.
In this blog, Julie Bailey,...
02/08/2022
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major depressive disorder
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The Best and Worst Changes Brought On By the Pandemic
01/31/2022
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy Watson shares her insights about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and where we go from here.
Mental health advocate, Dorothy...
01/31/2022
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Dr Bill Wilson
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A Closer Look at Diagnosing Grief vs Depression
01/13/2022
William Wilson, MD, discusses how to identify grief vs depression.
William Wilson, MD, discusses how to identify grief vs depression.
William Wilson, MD, discusses...
01/13/2022
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Posters

Utilization of Psychiatric Pharmacogenomic Testing by Primary Care Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers: Confidence and Implementation Barriers
Routine implementation of pharmacogenomic testing for mental health and other conditions treated in primary care may require overcoming barriers such as cost to the patient and knowledge ...
10/26/2023
Valbenazine Improves Tardive Dyskinesia With or Without Concomitant Antipsychotic Therapy: A Meta-Analysis of Three Long-Term Valbenazine Trials
Valbenazine is indicated for once-daily treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder associated with prolonged antipsychotic exposure. Data from 3 long-term studies (KINECT™-...
10/26/2023
Veterans’ Intensive​ PCMHI Boot Camp​ (VIP Boot Camp)
Veterans Intensive Primary Care Mental Health Integration Bootcamp (VIP Bootcamp): An upstream solution to Mental Health(MH) access issues within the VA system
10/26/2023
Viloxazine ER (Qelbree®) Administered with Psychostimulants in Children and Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Topline Results of a Phase IV Safety Trial
Results of a phase IV, open-label safety study evaluating viloxazine ER (Qelbree®) administered with psychostimulants in pediatric (6-17 years) ADHD; morning vs. evening administration of...
10/26/2023
Withdrawal Catatonia: A Rare Case of Treatment-Resistant Catatonia Secondary to Quetiapine Withdrawal
Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome with well-defined clinical characteristics, although the neurological mechanisms involved remain unknown. In this study, we report a case of a patient ...
10/26/2023
Zuranolone Safety and Tolerability in Adults with Postpartum Depression: Analyses from SKYLARK, a 50 mg Placebo-Controlled Study
In the SKYLARK Study, zuranolone 50 mg was generally well tolerated in adults with postpartum depression; treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) led to zuranolone dose reduction and di...
10/26/2023
Use Of VMAT2 Inhibitors For Tardive Dyskinesia In Geriatric Populations - A Case Study
This case report discusses the safety and efficacy of VMAT2 inhibitors in treating antipsychotic induced tardive dyskinesia in adults >55 years old. It also highlights the increased ri...
10/26/2023
Using Chess as a Novel Means to Cure Treatment Refractory Catatonia
The subject matter of the poster includes a case report of a patient with treatment refractory catatonia whose condition rapidly improved following a game of chess, one of the patient's k...
10/26/2023
Understanding the Real-World Prescription Patterns and Impact of Atypical Antipsychotic Augmentation Timing on Healthcare Cost in Adult Major Depressive Disorder in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review
This study examined the utilization pattern of augmentation with atypical antipsychotics after partial or no response to antidepressants in patients with MDD. The antidepressant prescript...
10/26/2023
Unique Features of the Rapid Mood Screener Enable Detection of Bipolar I Disorder in a Primary Care Practice
The Rapid Mood Screener (RMS) is a self-administered screening tool to help differentiate bipolar I disorder from major depressive disorder. Cases were identified from a primary care sett...
10/26/2023

Practice Tools

Saundra's Corner
Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self-Report (QIDS-SR-16)
09/30/2016
How to Use Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self-Report)  (QIDS-SR-16) has proven useful for many years as a way of determining a patient’s level of depression before, during, and after treatment. It is...
How to Use Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self-Report)  (QIDS-SR-16) has proven useful for many years as a way of determining a patient’s level of depression before, during, and after treatment. It is...
How to...
09/30/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS)
09/28/2016
How to Use The Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS) is a descriptive story that captures subtle features of bipolar illness. It does not provide a “yes” or “no” answer to whether or not a patient has bipolar disorder – it addresses the...
How to Use The Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS) is a descriptive story that captures subtle features of bipolar illness. It does not provide a “yes” or “no” answer to whether or not a patient has bipolar disorder – it addresses the...
How to Use The Bipolar Spectrum...
09/28/2016
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Saundra's Corner
Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS)
01/29/2019
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) - page 7      The total score ranges from 0-10 with a higher score indicating better adherence   Strengths Self-report...
  Click here for...
01/29/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)
01/28/2019
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS How to Use The SDS is a brief, 5-item self-report tool that assesses functional impairment in work/school, social life, and family life.  How to Score Total score 0-30 (0 unimpaired, 30 highly...
Click here for website for SDS...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS)
01/28/2019
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
  How to Use The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) is a comprehensive 24-item symptom scale. The BPRS is used as part of a clinical interview in which the clinician makes...
...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is a widely used psychiatric structured diagnostic interview instrument.  To keep the interview brief, tell the patient the interview is structured and requires only “yes” or “no” answers.   The MINI...
How to Use The MINI is...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
MINI Screen
01/28/2019
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen is a subset (2 pages) of the complete MINI and acts as a tool to refer healthcare providers to the complete MINI.   Click here for the website for the MINI Screen     How to...
How to Use The MINI Screen...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a brief, 9-item self-report screening tool that may help identify symptoms that could relate to depression. The PHQ-9 was developed for use in primary care...
How to Use The Patient Health...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
WHO (Five) Well-Being Index (WHO-5)
01/28/2019
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated on 6-point Likert scale Subjective quality of life based on positive mood (good spirits, relaxation), vitality (being active and waking up fresh and rested), and general interest (being interested in...
How to Use Five items rated...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to Use The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II): 1996 revision of the BDI 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory ~ 10 minutes to...
How to...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
01/28/2019
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) can be administered either by the clinician or self-administered by the patient.   The MDQ consists of 15 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. The first 13 questions about...
How to Use The Mood Disorder...
01/28/2019
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Saundra's Corner
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
01/28/2019
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
  Click here for a PDF of the HAM-A     Developed in 1959 by Dr. M. Hamilton, the scale has proven useful not only in following individual patients but also in...
...
01/28/2019
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Death risk increased by how much with a bipolar disorder diagnosis?
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