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A person holds a cannabis joint in their hands
News
02/11/2025
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy...
02/11/2025
Neurology
From Neurology
Methylphenidate Improved Driving Performance in Adults
News
02/10/2025
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving...
02/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
IED Linked With Multiple Psychiatric, Neurologic Comorbidities
News
01/24/2025
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder...
01/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
Early Psychosis and Synaptic Density Reductions Linked, Particularly With Cannabis Use
News
01/20/2025
A recent study found synaptic density reductions in the early stages of psychosis and its risk states, particularly in individuals who use cannabis, according to recent results published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
A recent study found synaptic density reductions in the early stages of psychosis and its risk states, particularly in individuals who use cannabis, according to recent results published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
A recent study found synaptic...
01/20/2025
Psych Congress Network
A teddy bear against a blue background wearing a mask and stethoscope.
News
01/17/2025
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of some mental disorders at age 15, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of some mental disorders at age 15, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Prenatal exposure to...
01/17/2025
Psych Congress Network
Is it Time for a ‘Reconceptualization’ of TRD? Some Think Yes
News
01/14/2025
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) may be a more complex and multifaceted condition than previously thought, with authors of a recent study calling for a “unified definition and reconceptualization” of the illness. Their findings were...
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) may be a more complex and multifaceted condition than previously thought, with authors of a recent study calling for a “unified definition and reconceptualization” of the illness. Their findings were...
Treatment-resistant depression...
01/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
News
12/23/2024
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening accuracy studies that use data-driven methods to select optimal cutoff scores often differ from population-level optimal cutoff scores and overstate accuracy.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening accuracy studies that use data-driven methods to select optimal cutoff scores often differ from population-level optimal cutoff scores and overstate accuracy.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9...
12/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Higher Daily Step Counts Linked to Fewer Depressive Symptoms
News
12/18/2024
Higher daily step counts were associated with fewer depressive symptoms, as well as a lower prevalence and risk of depression, in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
Higher daily step counts were associated with fewer depressive symptoms, as well as a lower prevalence and risk of depression, in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
Higher daily step counts were...
12/18/2024
Psych Congress Network
depression stock photo
News
12/17/2024
Rates of clinically diagnosed depression and anxiety without depression increased between 2017 and 2021, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Rates of clinically diagnosed depression and anxiety without depression increased between 2017 and 2021, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Rates of clinically diagnosed...
12/17/2024
Psych Congress Network
3 roundtable participants
Videos
11/25/2024
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome provides background on the use of anticholinergic medications in psychiatry.
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome provides background on the use of anticholinergic medications in psychiatry.
This roundtable video featuring...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress Network
3 roundtable participants
Videos
11/25/2024
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome discusses the patient burden of anticholinergic drugs.
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome discusses the patient burden of anticholinergic drugs.
This roundtable video featuring...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress Network

Videos

3 roundtable participants
Videos
11/25/2024
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome provides background on the use of anticholinergic medications in psychiatry.
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome provides background on the use of anticholinergic medications in psychiatry.
This roundtable video featuring...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress Network
3 roundtable participants
Videos
11/25/2024
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome discusses the patient burden of anticholinergic drugs.
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome discusses the patient burden of anticholinergic drugs.
This roundtable video featuring...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress Network
3 roundtable participants
Videos
11/25/2024
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome discusses practical strategies for anticholinergic deprescribing.
This roundtable video featuring Desiree Matthews, Jonathan Meyer, and Leslie Citrome discusses practical strategies for anticholinergic deprescribing.
This roundtable video featuring...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dr Craig Chepke
Exclusive Interview
05/21/2024
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his aspirations in his new role, shares insights from his career journey, and reflects on the impact of Psych Congress events on his clinical practice.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his aspirations in his new role, shares insights from his career journey, and reflects on the impact of Psych Congress events on his clinical practice.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses his...
05/21/2024
Psych Congress Network
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH.
Videos
02/27/2024

Featuring Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH

Featuring Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH ...
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, offers some thoughts on how to balance the technical knowledge of psychopharmacology with the unique circumstances that surround every individual patient. 
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, offers some thoughts on how to balance the technical knowledge of psychopharmacology with the unique circumstances that surround every individual patient. 
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, offers...
02/27/2024
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Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH.
Videos
02/23/2024

Featuring Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH

Featuring Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH ...
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, details the concept and importance of de-prescribing in psychiatric clinical practice.
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, details the concept and importance of de-prescribing in psychiatric clinical practice.
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, details...
02/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Penn and Williams
Videos
05/25/2023
Industry experts preview their session "Is it 4:20 yet? Successful Management of the Cannabis-Using Patient" at Psych Congress Elevate in June.
Industry experts preview their session "Is it 4:20 yet? Successful Management of the Cannabis-Using Patient" at Psych Congress Elevate in June.
Industry experts preview their...
05/25/2023
Psych Congress Network
Saundra Jain and Andrew Penn
Videos
05/01/2023
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, and Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discuss how motivational interviewing can be used to establish trust and collaboration with psychiatric patients.
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, and Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, discuss how motivational interviewing can be used to establish trust and collaboration with psychiatric patients.
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, and...
05/01/2023
Psych Congress Network
balfour and winsky
Videos
06/27/2022
In the conclusion of this 3-part video, Margaret (Margie) E. Balfour, MD, PhD, and Sergeant Jason Winsky, BA, discuss tips for family members and clinicians during a mental health crisis and the upcoming 988 hotline launching July, 2022.
In the conclusion of this 3-part video, Margaret (Margie) E. Balfour, MD, PhD, and Sergeant Jason Winsky, BA, discuss tips for family members and clinicians during a mental health crisis and the upcoming 988 hotline launching July, 2022.
In the conclusion of this 3-part...
06/27/2022
Psych Congress Network
balfour and winsky
Videos
06/21/2022
Dr Balfour and Sgt Winsky discuss patient care processes at a Tucson Crisis Response Center as well as the community impact of their successful collaboration with law enforcement.
Dr Balfour and Sgt Winsky discuss patient care processes at a Tucson Crisis Response Center as well as the community impact of their successful collaboration with law enforcement.
Dr Balfour and Sgt Winsky...
06/21/2022
Psych Congress Network
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, FAPA, FAMIA
Videos
02/10/2025
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, FAPA, FAMIA, explains how telehealth providers can explore and adopt digital therapeutics for their virtual practices.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, FAPA, FAMIA, explains how telehealth providers can explore and adopt digital therapeutics for their virtual practices.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, FAPA,...
02/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC
Videos
02/05/2025
What role do long-acting injectables (LAIs) play in improving long-term outcomes for patients with schizophrenia? In this discussion, Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC, highlights the benefits of early LAI initiation, from reducing relapse rates and...
What role do long-acting injectables (LAIs) play in improving long-term outcomes for patients with schizophrenia? In this discussion, Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC, highlights the benefits of early LAI initiation, from reducing relapse rates and...
What role do long-acting...
02/05/2025
Psych Congress Network
Edward Kaftarian, MD.
Videos
01/30/2025
Edward Kaftarian, MD, shares his insights on the clinical, legal, and technological factors that impact virtual care for SUD.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, shares his insights on the clinical, legal, and technological factors that impact virtual care for SUD.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, shares...
01/30/2025
Psych Congress Network
Brooke Kempf
Videos
01/06/2025
Kempf emphasizes the power of patient education, addressing myths, and involving families to ease the daily medication burden. 
Kempf emphasizes the power of patient education, addressing myths, and involving families to ease the daily medication burden. 
Kempf emphasizes the power of...
01/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO
Videos
01/06/2025
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, discusses how to navigate insurance policies when treating tardive dyskinesia.
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, discusses how to navigate insurance policies when treating tardive dyskinesia.
In this video, Desiree Matthews,...
01/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO
Videos
01/06/2025
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, discusses how to navigate insurance policies when treating tardive dyskinesia.
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, discusses how to navigate insurance policies when treating tardive dyskinesia.
In this video, Desiree Matthews,...
01/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
Andrew Penn, PMHNP-BC
Videos
12/05/2024
In this video, Andrew Penn, PMHNP-BC, NP, CNS, MS, RN offers some key clinical takeaways from his session on deprescribing and how it even has a place when treating patients living with serious mental illness like schizophrenia.
In this video, Andrew Penn, PMHNP-BC, NP, CNS, MS, RN offers some key clinical takeaways from his session on deprescribing and how it even has a place when treating patients living with serious mental illness like schizophrenia.
In this video, Andrew Penn,...
12/05/2024
Psych Congress Network
Rebecca Barbee, MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Videos
12/05/2024
Rebecca Barbee, MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, explains the differences between dystonia, akathisia, drug-induced Parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia, as well as the different management approaches for each.
Rebecca Barbee, MSPAS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, explains the differences between dystonia, akathisia, drug-induced Parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia, as well as the different management approaches for each.
Rebecca Barbee, MSPAS, PA-C,...
12/05/2024
Psych Congress Network
Edward Kaftarian, MD.
Videos
12/03/2024
Edward Kaftarian, MD, offers some practical tips for maintaining regulatory compliance while managing a busy telehealth practice.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, offers some practical tips for maintaining regulatory compliance while managing a busy telehealth practice.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, offers...
12/03/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dr Craig Chepke
Schizophrenia Conference Insights
11/27/2024
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, scientific director, Psych Congress, explains the vital differences between dopamine D2 receptor antipsychotics and muscarinic agonists for the treatment of schizophrenia, including mechanisms of action...
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, scientific director, Psych Congress, explains the vital differences between dopamine D2 receptor antipsychotics and muscarinic agonists for the treatment of schizophrenia, including mechanisms of action...
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD,...
11/27/2024
Psych Congress Network

News

A person holds a cannabis joint in their hands
News
02/11/2025
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy...
02/11/2025
Neurology
Methylphenidate Improved Driving Performance in Adults
News
02/10/2025
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving...
02/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
IED Linked With Multiple Psychiatric, Neurologic Comorbidities
News
01/24/2025
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder...
01/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
Early Psychosis and Synaptic Density Reductions Linked, Particularly With Cannabis Use
News
01/20/2025
A recent study found synaptic density reductions in the early stages of psychosis and its risk states, particularly in individuals who use cannabis, according to recent results published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
A recent study found synaptic density reductions in the early stages of psychosis and its risk states, particularly in individuals who use cannabis, according to recent results published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
A recent study found synaptic...
01/20/2025
Psych Congress Network
A teddy bear against a blue background wearing a mask and stethoscope.
News
01/17/2025
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of some mental disorders at age 15, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of some mental disorders at age 15, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Prenatal exposure to...
01/17/2025
Psych Congress Network
Is it Time for a ‘Reconceptualization’ of TRD? Some Think Yes
News
01/14/2025
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) may be a more complex and multifaceted condition than previously thought, with authors of a recent study calling for a “unified definition and reconceptualization” of the illness. Their findings were...
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) may be a more complex and multifaceted condition than previously thought, with authors of a recent study calling for a “unified definition and reconceptualization” of the illness. Their findings were...
Treatment-resistant depression...
01/14/2025
Psych Congress Network
News
12/23/2024
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening accuracy studies that use data-driven methods to select optimal cutoff scores often differ from population-level optimal cutoff scores and overstate accuracy.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening accuracy studies that use data-driven methods to select optimal cutoff scores often differ from population-level optimal cutoff scores and overstate accuracy.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9...
12/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Higher Daily Step Counts Linked to Fewer Depressive Symptoms
News
12/18/2024
Higher daily step counts were associated with fewer depressive symptoms, as well as a lower prevalence and risk of depression, in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
Higher daily step counts were associated with fewer depressive symptoms, as well as a lower prevalence and risk of depression, in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
Higher daily step counts were...
12/18/2024
Psych Congress Network
depression stock photo
News
12/17/2024
Rates of clinically diagnosed depression and anxiety without depression increased between 2017 and 2021, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Rates of clinically diagnosed depression and anxiety without depression increased between 2017 and 2021, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Rates of clinically diagnosed...
12/17/2024
Psych Congress Network
Three illustrated faces, one sad, one neutral, one happy, with a human hand picking up the happy face
News
11/19/2024
Augmentative treatment with intravenous racemic ketamine in adults with treatment-resistant unipolar depression appears to be better than augmentative intranasal esketamine or aripiprazole.
Augmentative treatment with intravenous racemic ketamine in adults with treatment-resistant unipolar depression appears to be better than augmentative intranasal esketamine or aripiprazole.
Augmentative treatment with...
11/19/2024
Psych Congress Network
A person holds a cannabis joint in their hands
News
02/11/2025
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy...
02/11/2025
Neurology
Methylphenidate Improved Driving Performance in Adults
News
02/10/2025
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving...
02/10/2025
Psych Congress Network
News
02/07/2025
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the financial benefits of employer-sponsored behavioral health programs, demonstrating that these programs can result in significant net medical costs savings.
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the financial benefits of employer-sponsored behavioral health programs, demonstrating that these programs can result in significant net medical costs savings.
A recent study published in JAMA...
02/07/2025
First Report Managed Care
A woman holds her forehead looking stressed
News
02/03/2025
Elevated translocator protein (TSPO) binding, a marker of neuroinflammatory processes, was associated with more pronounced daily suicidal ideation and negative affect during real-world stress in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Elevated translocator protein (TSPO) binding, a marker of neuroinflammatory processes, was associated with more pronounced daily suicidal ideation and negative affect during real-world stress in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Elevated translocator protein...
02/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
Drug Overdose Deaths Overall Decrease from 2022 to 2023
News
01/31/2025
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the...
01/31/2025
Psych Congress Network
FDA building
News
01/28/2025
The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai Co., Ltd.; Biogen Inc.), an intravenous treatment (IV) for early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai Co., Ltd.; Biogen Inc.), an intravenous treatment (IV) for early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The FDA has approved a...
01/28/2025
Psych Congress Network
Brexpiprazole and Sertraline Combination Treatment Improves PTSD Symptoms
News
01/27/2025
Combining brexpiprazole and sertraline in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly improved PTSD symptoms when compared with sertraline and placebo treatment, according to results from a randomized clinical trial...
Combining brexpiprazole and sertraline in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly improved PTSD symptoms when compared with sertraline and placebo treatment, according to results from a randomized clinical trial...
Combining brexpiprazole and...
01/27/2025
Psych Congress Network
IED Linked With Multiple Psychiatric, Neurologic Comorbidities
News
01/24/2025
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder...
01/24/2025
Psych Congress Network
ADHD Symptoms Associated With Lower Academic Performance in College Students
News
01/23/2025
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with a lower academic performance in college students, especially those with inattention symptoms, according to a recent systematic review published in the Journal of...
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with a lower academic performance in college students, especially those with inattention symptoms, according to a recent systematic review published in the Journal of...
Symptoms of...
01/23/2025
Psych Congress Network
Some Psychedelics Could Hold Promise for OUD Treatment
News
01/23/2025
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a...
01/23/2025
Psych Congress Network

Audio

Dr. Michael Myers on Becoming a Doctors' Doctor
Podcasts
12/07/2020
Michael Myers, MD, and John Budin, MD, discuss Dr. Myers' recent memoir, how the COVID-19 pandemic is helping medical professionals admit their vulnerabilities, and steps to take when colleagues may need professional help.  
Michael Myers, MD, and John Budin, MD, discuss Dr. Myers' recent memoir, how the COVID-19 pandemic is helping medical professionals admit their vulnerabilities, and steps to take when colleagues may need professional help.  
Michael Myers, MD, and John...
12/07/2020
Psych Congress Network
Combatting Clinician Burnout Through Wellness Practices
Podcasts
07/27/2020
At Psych Congress Elevate, Psych Congress Steering Committee member Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, discussed clinician burnout and using wellness practices as a possible antidote. In this podcast, she explores the same topic.
At Psych Congress Elevate, Psych Congress Steering Committee member Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, discussed clinician burnout and using wellness practices as a possible antidote. In this podcast, she explores the same topic.
At Psych Congress Elevate, Psych...
07/27/2020
Psych Congress Network
Meeting the Psychiatric Needs of Mental Health Clinicians
Podcasts
03/30/2020
In this podcast, Michael F. Myers, MD interviews fellow psychiatrists John Budin, MD, and John S. Tamerin, MD, about mental health professionals living with psychiatric illness and how their needs can be met.
In this podcast, Michael F. Myers, MD interviews fellow psychiatrists John Budin, MD, and John S. Tamerin, MD, about mental health professionals living with psychiatric illness and how their needs can be met.
In this podcast, Michael F....
03/30/2020
Psych Congress Network
psych congress family and friends podcast
Podcasts
02/05/2025
Join Dr Craig Chepke and D. Rakesh Jain in this episode of the Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast as they tackle a topic that affects so many patients receiving psychiatric treatment: nausea!
Join Dr Craig Chepke and D. Rakesh Jain in this episode of the Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast as they tackle a topic that affects so many patients receiving psychiatric treatment: nausea!
Join Dr Craig Chepke and D....
02/05/2025
Psych Congress Network
psych congress family and friends podcast
Podcasts
01/06/2025
Join Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig Chepke for a discussion of feelings surrounding the recent passing of Dr Vladimir Maletic leads to an exploration of a topic near and dear to Dr Maletic's heart—the role of norepinephrine in clinical practice.
Join Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig Chepke for a discussion of feelings surrounding the recent passing of Dr Vladimir Maletic leads to an exploration of a topic near and dear to Dr Maletic's heart—the role of norepinephrine in clinical practice.
Join Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig...
01/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
psych congress family and friends podcast
Podcasts
01/06/2025
Introducing our new psychiatry and psychopharmacology podcast aimed at enhancing your clinical practice in an approachable and heartfelt way, hosted by Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, and Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA. Subscribe now!
Introducing our new psychiatry and psychopharmacology podcast aimed at enhancing your clinical practice in an approachable and heartfelt way, hosted by Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, and Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA. Subscribe now!
Introducing our new psychiatry...
01/06/2025
Psych Congress Network
Drs Podesta and Carbray
Podcasts
07/22/2024
Drs Podesta and Carbray examine available treatments, recommended strategies, and how clinicians can better communicate with patients with this comorbidity.
Drs Podesta and Carbray examine available treatments, recommended strategies, and how clinicians can better communicate with patients with this comorbidity.
Drs Podesta and Carbray examine...
07/22/2024
Psych Congress Network
Drs Chepke and Jain
Podcasts
05/14/2024

With Rakesh Jain, MD, and Craig Chepke, MD

With Rakesh Jain, MD, and Craig Chepk...
Rakesh Jain, MD, and Craig Chepke, MD, continue their Psych Congress Regionals discussion and examine how to tease apart symptoms of borderline personality disorder from symptoms of bipolar disorder, and how to get to the right diagnosis.
Rakesh Jain, MD, and Craig Chepke, MD, continue their Psych Congress Regionals discussion and examine how to tease apart symptoms of borderline personality disorder from symptoms of bipolar disorder, and how to get to the right diagnosis.
Rakesh Jain, MD, and Craig...
05/14/2024
Psych Congress Network
Drs Chepke and Jain
Podcasts
05/07/2024
In this podcast, Drs Craig Chepke and Rakesh Jain discuss switching medications and avoiding adverse effects like weight gain in bipolar disorder treatment.
In this podcast, Drs Craig Chepke and Rakesh Jain discuss switching medications and avoiding adverse effects like weight gain in bipolar disorder treatment.
In this podcast, Drs Craig...
05/07/2024
Psych Congress Network
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Jonathan Meyer, MD, and Saundra Jain, PsyD
Podcasts
12/05/2023
Clinical experts Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and Jonathan Meyer, MD, answer audience questions on their session, "More than Skin Deep: Examining the Full Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia," presented at Psych Congress Regionals.
Clinical experts Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and Jonathan Meyer, MD, answer audience questions on their session, "More than Skin Deep: Examining the Full Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia," presented at Psych Congress Regionals.
Clinical experts Amber Hoberg,...
12/05/2023
Psych Congress Network
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH.
Podcasts
11/15/2023
In this podcast, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, examines the similarities and differences between the 2 medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia.
In this podcast, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, examines the similarities and differences between the 2 medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia.
In this podcast, Rakesh Jain,...
11/15/2023
Psych Congress Network
Hoberg and Jain
Podcasts
08/03/2023
Nurse Hoberg sheds light on rare presentations of movement disorders as well as in-person and virtual treatment challenges.
Nurse Hoberg sheds light on rare presentations of movement disorders as well as in-person and virtual treatment challenges.
Nurse Hoberg sheds light on rare...
08/03/2023
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Blogs

Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Blog
03/04/2022
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
Blog
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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wellbeing_anxiety_depression
Blog
12/16/2021
This guide provides actionable tips you can implement in everyday life for improved well-being.
This guide provides actionable tips you can implement in everyday life for improved well-being.
This guide provides actionable...
12/16/2021
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Athena Robinson
Blog
10/15/2021
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses how artificial intelligence can help men overcome the stigma of seeking treatment for mental health disorders.
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses how artificial intelligence can help men overcome the stigma of seeking treatment for mental health disorders.
Athena Robinson, PhD, discusses...
10/15/2021
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Michael Myers
Blog
10/07/2021
Michael Myers, MD, reflects on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.
Michael Myers, MD, reflects on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.
Michael Myers, MD, reflects on...
10/07/2021
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Dr Agronin
Blog
06/24/2021
BLOG: I valued the opportunities brought by Telehealth throughout the pandemic, and yet I missed seeing my aging patients in person. Video chats just weren’t as informative or engaging as face-to-face encounters.
BLOG: I valued the opportunities brought by Telehealth throughout the pandemic, and yet I missed seeing my aging patients in person. Video chats just weren’t as informative or engaging as face-to-face encounters.
BLOG: I valued the opportunities...
06/24/2021
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Michael_Myers
Blog
06/04/2021
BLOG: I have kept all the files of my patients who have died by suicide [including] ones under my care when they died & those who were no longer my patients when they took their lives.
BLOG: I have kept all the files of my patients who have died by suicide [including] ones under my care when they died & those who were no longer my patients when they took their lives.
BLOG: I have kept all the files...
06/04/2021
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Dr Myers
Blog
04/15/2021
Michael Myers, MD, says physicians continue to face pressure to remain silent about mental illness, which leads to hesitancy in seeking help and a worsening of symptoms.
Michael Myers, MD, says physicians continue to face pressure to remain silent about mental illness, which leads to hesitancy in seeking help and a worsening of symptoms.
Michael Myers, MD, says...
04/15/2021
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Andrew Penn
Blog
02/24/2021
BLOG: At the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, I turn again, as I did in March 2020, to writing to make sense of my world. I am tired, I am frustrated, and I am weary. But, like you, I am still here.
BLOG: At the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, I turn again, as I did in March 2020, to writing to make sense of my world. I am tired, I am frustrated, and I am weary. But, like you, I am still here.
BLOG: At the one-year mark of...
02/24/2021
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Andrew Penn
Blog
01/09/2021
BLOG: We humans are complex creatures who can hold, Shiva-like, the simultaneous capacity for tremendous creation in one hand and woeful destruction in the other.
BLOG: We humans are complex creatures who can hold, Shiva-like, the simultaneous capacity for tremendous creation in one hand and woeful destruction in the other.
BLOG: We humans are complex...
01/09/2021
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marc agronin md
Blog
07/29/2024
In this highly anticipated sequel to his 2022 blog, Marc Agronin, MD, geriatric psychiatry section editor at Psych Congress Network, offers deeper expert clinical insights on Alzheimer disease prevention.
In this highly anticipated sequel to his 2022 blog, Marc Agronin, MD, geriatric psychiatry section editor at Psych Congress Network, offers deeper expert clinical insights on Alzheimer disease prevention.
In this highly anticipated...
07/29/2024
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Rakesh Amin, MD.
Blog
06/13/2023
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.
Blog
08/30/2022
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
Blog
07/28/2022
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
07/21/2022
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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Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
Blog
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
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Chan_Khan_Digital Mental Health
Blog
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
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
Blog
03/04/2022
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
Blog
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
Blog
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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News Articles

A person holds a cannabis joint in their hands
News
02/11/2025
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy...
02/11/2025
Neurology
Methylphenidate Improved Driving Performance in Adults
News
02/10/2025
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving...
02/10/2025
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IED Linked With Multiple Psychiatric, Neurologic Comorbidities
News
01/24/2025
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder...
01/24/2025
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Early Psychosis and Synaptic Density Reductions Linked, Particularly With Cannabis Use
News
01/20/2025
A recent study found synaptic density reductions in the early stages of psychosis and its risk states, particularly in individuals who use cannabis, according to recent results published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
A recent study found synaptic density reductions in the early stages of psychosis and its risk states, particularly in individuals who use cannabis, according to recent results published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
A recent study found synaptic...
01/20/2025
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News
01/17/2025
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of some mental disorders at age 15, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of some mental disorders at age 15, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Prenatal exposure to...
01/17/2025
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Is it Time for a ‘Reconceptualization’ of TRD? Some Think Yes
News
01/14/2025
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) may be a more complex and multifaceted condition than previously thought, with authors of a recent study calling for a “unified definition and reconceptualization” of the illness. Their findings were...
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) may be a more complex and multifaceted condition than previously thought, with authors of a recent study calling for a “unified definition and reconceptualization” of the illness. Their findings were...
Treatment-resistant depression...
01/14/2025
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News
12/23/2024
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening accuracy studies that use data-driven methods to select optimal cutoff scores often differ from population-level optimal cutoff scores and overstate accuracy.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening accuracy studies that use data-driven methods to select optimal cutoff scores often differ from population-level optimal cutoff scores and overstate accuracy.
Patient Health Questionnaire-9...
12/23/2024
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Higher Daily Step Counts Linked to Fewer Depressive Symptoms
News
12/18/2024
Higher daily step counts were associated with fewer depressive symptoms, as well as a lower prevalence and risk of depression, in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
Higher daily step counts were associated with fewer depressive symptoms, as well as a lower prevalence and risk of depression, in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
Higher daily step counts were...
12/18/2024
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News
12/17/2024
Rates of clinically diagnosed depression and anxiety without depression increased between 2017 and 2021, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Rates of clinically diagnosed depression and anxiety without depression increased between 2017 and 2021, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Rates of clinically diagnosed...
12/17/2024
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News
11/19/2024
Augmentative treatment with intravenous racemic ketamine in adults with treatment-resistant unipolar depression appears to be better than augmentative intranasal esketamine or aripiprazole.
Augmentative treatment with intravenous racemic ketamine in adults with treatment-resistant unipolar depression appears to be better than augmentative intranasal esketamine or aripiprazole.
Augmentative treatment with...
11/19/2024
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A person holds a cannabis joint in their hands
News
02/11/2025
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy cannabis use in young adults was associated with lower brain activation during a working memory task, according to a study in JAMA Network Open
A lifetime history of heavy...
02/11/2025
Neurology
Methylphenidate Improved Driving Performance in Adults
News
02/10/2025
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving performance in adults by reducing lane weaving and speed variation, according to results from a recent randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. 
Methylphenidate improved driving...
02/10/2025
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News
02/07/2025
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the financial benefits of employer-sponsored behavioral health programs, demonstrating that these programs can result in significant net medical costs savings.
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the financial benefits of employer-sponsored behavioral health programs, demonstrating that these programs can result in significant net medical costs savings.
A recent study published in JAMA...
02/07/2025
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A woman holds her forehead looking stressed
News
02/03/2025
Elevated translocator protein (TSPO) binding, a marker of neuroinflammatory processes, was associated with more pronounced daily suicidal ideation and negative affect during real-world stress in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Elevated translocator protein (TSPO) binding, a marker of neuroinflammatory processes, was associated with more pronounced daily suicidal ideation and negative affect during real-world stress in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
Elevated translocator protein...
02/03/2025
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Drug Overdose Deaths Overall Decrease from 2022 to 2023
News
01/31/2025
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics found many decreases in drug overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023, though certain subsections remained stable or increased year over year, according to the CDC and the National...
A recent report from the...
01/31/2025
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FDA building
News
01/28/2025
The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai Co., Ltd.; Biogen Inc.), an intravenous treatment (IV) for early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The FDA has approved a supplemental biologics license application for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi, Eisai Co., Ltd.; Biogen Inc.), an intravenous treatment (IV) for early Alzheimer disease (AD).
The FDA has approved a...
01/28/2025
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Brexpiprazole and Sertraline Combination Treatment Improves PTSD Symptoms
News
01/27/2025
Combining brexpiprazole and sertraline in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly improved PTSD symptoms when compared with sertraline and placebo treatment, according to results from a randomized clinical trial...
Combining brexpiprazole and sertraline in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly improved PTSD symptoms when compared with sertraline and placebo treatment, according to results from a randomized clinical trial...
Combining brexpiprazole and...
01/27/2025
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IED Linked With Multiple Psychiatric, Neurologic Comorbidities
News
01/24/2025
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) was found to have many comorbidities, including substance use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, sleep disorders, and many somatic diseases, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA...
Intermittent explosive disorder...
01/24/2025
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ADHD Symptoms Associated With Lower Academic Performance in College Students
News
01/23/2025
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with a lower academic performance in college students, especially those with inattention symptoms, according to a recent systematic review published in the Journal of...
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with a lower academic performance in college students, especially those with inattention symptoms, according to a recent systematic review published in the Journal of...
Symptoms of...
01/23/2025
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Some Psychedelics Could Hold Promise for OUD Treatment
News
01/23/2025
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a promising treatment option for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a recent systematic review of preclinical animal studies published in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences.
Psychedelics could be a...
01/23/2025
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