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Psilocybin
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Psilocybin May Improve Outcomes More Than Traditional MDD Treatments
10/08/2024
While intensive treatments with psilocybin and the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram were associated with long-term improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptom severity, recent phase 2 double-blind, randomized,...
While intensive treatments with psilocybin and the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram were associated with long-term improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptom severity, recent phase 2 double-blind, randomized,...
While intensive treatments with...
10/08/2024
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Esketamine Dosing Schedule for Treatment-Resistant Depression
10/01/2024
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and...
10/01/2024
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Treatment Guidelines for Patients With MDD Who Have Not Responded to Current Pharmacotherapy
09/09/2024
Patients with MDD who have undergone an adequate trial of optimized pharmacotherapy but only partial or no response should be reassessed for what? Take the quiz to find out!
Patients with MDD who have undergone an adequate trial of optimized pharmacotherapy but only partial or no response should be reassessed for what? Take the quiz to find out!
Patients with MDD who have...
09/09/2024
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Patients With Specific Treatment-Resistant Depression Biotype Improve With TMS
09/05/2024
Patients with a particular cognitive biotype of treatment-resistant depression are more likely to experience improvement with TMS compared with other patients, study finds.
Patients with a particular cognitive biotype of treatment-resistant depression are more likely to experience improvement with TMS compared with other patients, study finds.
Patients with a particular...
09/05/2024
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Clinician-Level Differences Significantly Affect MDD Prescribing, Outcomes
08/01/2024
Antidepressant prescribing patterns and outcomes for patients with MDD vary significantly between prescriber groups, suggest study findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Antidepressant prescribing patterns and outcomes for patients with MDD vary significantly between prescriber groups, suggest study findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Antidepressant prescribing...
08/01/2024
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Combining TMS or tDCS With Certain Medications May Reduce MDD Symptoms
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Combining TMS or tDCS With Certain Medications May Reduce MDD Symptoms
07/16/2024
Combining certain medications or psychotherapy with TMS or tDCS may decrease symptoms of MDD, though some limitations still exist, according to a review published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. 
Combining certain medications or psychotherapy with TMS or tDCS may decrease symptoms of MDD, though some limitations still exist, according to a review published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. 
Combining certain medications or...
07/16/2024
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Which factor is NOT consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication?
06/28/2024
Which factor is NOT a consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication according to the APA's major depressive disorder practice guidelines? Take the quiz to find out!
Which factor is NOT a consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication according to the APA's major depressive disorder practice guidelines? Take the quiz to find out!
Which factor is NOT a...
06/28/2024
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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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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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Age-Response Connection in Multilocus Sequential rTMS Therapy for Tinnitus With Comorbid Mental Health Conditions
03/18/2024
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study,...
03/18/2024
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Tinnitus
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Multilocus Sequential rTMS Shows Promise in Treating Tinnitus, Especially in Absence of Comorbid Depression
03/06/2024
Meagan Thistle
Multilocus rTMS reduced tinnitus symptom severity in both patients with and without comorbid MDD in a recent open-label treatment study.
Multilocus rTMS reduced tinnitus symptom severity in both patients with and without comorbid MDD in a recent open-label treatment study.
Multilocus rTMS reduced tinnitus...
03/06/2024
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News Articles

Psilocybin
News
Psilocybin May Improve Outcomes More Than Traditional MDD Treatments
10/08/2024
While intensive treatments with psilocybin and the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram were associated with long-term improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptom severity, recent phase 2 double-blind, randomized,...
While intensive treatments with psilocybin and the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram were associated with long-term improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptom severity, recent phase 2 double-blind, randomized,...
While intensive treatments with...
10/08/2024
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Patients With Specific Treatment-Resistant Depression Biotype Improve With TMS
09/05/2024
Patients with a particular cognitive biotype of treatment-resistant depression are more likely to experience improvement with TMS compared with other patients, study finds.
Patients with a particular cognitive biotype of treatment-resistant depression are more likely to experience improvement with TMS compared with other patients, study finds.
Patients with a particular...
09/05/2024
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Doctor and patient
News
Clinician-Level Differences Significantly Affect MDD Prescribing, Outcomes
08/01/2024
Antidepressant prescribing patterns and outcomes for patients with MDD vary significantly between prescriber groups, suggest study findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Antidepressant prescribing patterns and outcomes for patients with MDD vary significantly between prescriber groups, suggest study findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Antidepressant prescribing...
08/01/2024
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Combining TMS or tDCS With Certain Medications May Reduce MDD Symptoms
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Combining TMS or tDCS With Certain Medications May Reduce MDD Symptoms
07/16/2024
Combining certain medications or psychotherapy with TMS or tDCS may decrease symptoms of MDD, though some limitations still exist, according to a review published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. 
Combining certain medications or psychotherapy with TMS or tDCS may decrease symptoms of MDD, though some limitations still exist, according to a review published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. 
Combining certain medications or...
07/16/2024
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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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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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Tinnitus
News
Multilocus Sequential rTMS Shows Promise in Treating Tinnitus, Especially in Absence of Comorbid Depression
03/06/2024
Meagan Thistle
Multilocus rTMS reduced tinnitus symptom severity in both patients with and without comorbid MDD in a recent open-label treatment study.
Multilocus rTMS reduced tinnitus symptom severity in both patients with and without comorbid MDD in a recent open-label treatment study.
Multilocus rTMS reduced tinnitus...
03/06/2024
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Study Reveals Significant Cognitive Impairment in Patients With MDD
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Study Reveals Significant Cognitive Impairment in Patients With MDD
01/31/2024
Meagan Thistle
Individuals with major depressive disorder may have significant moderate cognitive deficits in executive function, memory, and attention, when compared to healthy subjects. Researchers published their findings in Psychotherapy and...
Individuals with major depressive disorder may have significant moderate cognitive deficits in executive function, memory, and attention, when compared to healthy subjects. Researchers published their findings in Psychotherapy and...
Individuals with major...
01/31/2024
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Rakesh Jain at Psych Congress Regionals
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Novel Depression Treatments Focus of Psych Congress Regionals Q&A Session
01/04/2024
Meagan Thistle
Drs Jain and Mattingly answered audience questions regarding GABA and glutamate modulation in understanding and treating the psychological impact of TBI in the frontal lobe, and newer, flexible depression treatment options.
Drs Jain and Mattingly answered audience questions regarding GABA and glutamate modulation in understanding and treating the psychological impact of TBI in the frontal lobe, and newer, flexible depression treatment options.
Drs Jain and Mattingly answered...
01/04/2024
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Esketamine Nasal Spray Combination Therapy Outperforms Quetiapine in TRD Treatment
12/07/2023
Meagan Thistle
The combination of esketamine nasal spray plus an SSRI or an SNRI has emerged as a superior treatment option for TRD, compared to extended-release quetiapine plus an SSRI or SNRI.
The combination of esketamine nasal spray plus an SSRI or an SNRI has emerged as a superior treatment option for TRD, compared to extended-release quetiapine plus an SSRI or SNRI.
The combination of esketamine...
12/07/2023
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Neuropsychiatric Side Effects Reported With CB1 Weight-Loss Drug
10/16/2024
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with...
10/16/2024
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Increase in Suicidality Associated With FDA Black Box Warning Implementation
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Increase in Suicidality Associated With FDA Black Box Warning Implementation
10/11/2024
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on...
10/11/2024
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Masked Taper Plus CBT for Insomnia Effective in Benzodiazepine Discontinuation
10/10/2024
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
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Bright Light Therapy Effective for Depressive Disorders, May Improve Treatment Response Time
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Bright Light Therapy Effective for Depressive Disorders, May Improve Treatment Response Time
10/09/2024
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may...
10/09/2024
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Psilocybin
News
Psilocybin May Improve Outcomes More Than Traditional MDD Treatments
10/08/2024
While intensive treatments with psilocybin and the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram were associated with long-term improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptom severity, recent phase 2 double-blind, randomized,...
While intensive treatments with psilocybin and the serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) escitalopram were associated with long-term improvements in major depressive disorder (MDD) symptom severity, recent phase 2 double-blind, randomized,...
While intensive treatments with...
10/08/2024
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Rehospitalization Risk, Treatment Costs Lower With Continued/Maintenance ECT
10/08/2024
Continuing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) after an acute ECT series is linked with lower rehospitalization risk compared with not continuing ECT, according to study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Continuing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) after an acute ECT series is linked with lower rehospitalization risk compared with not continuing ECT, according to study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Continuing electroconvulsive...
10/08/2024
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Menopausal Hormone Therapy Benefits Midlife Women With Schizophrenia
10/04/2024
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with a 16% lower risk of psychosis relapse in midlife women with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (SSD).
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with a 16% lower risk of psychosis relapse in midlife women with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (SSD).
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)...
10/04/2024
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Psilocybin Shows Potential for Depression Treatment, Meta-Analysis Finds
10/03/2024
High-dose psilocybin demonstrated an effect similar to escitalopram for the treatment of depressive symptoms in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ.
High-dose psilocybin demonstrated an effect similar to escitalopram for the treatment of depressive symptoms in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ.
High-dose psilocybin...
10/03/2024
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FDA Approves First Schizophrenia Treatment in Over 3 Decades
09/27/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) capsules for oral use for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) capsules for oral use for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.
The US Food and Drug...
09/27/2024
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Investigational Schizophrenia Drug Hits Primary Endpoint in Phase 2 Trial
09/26/2024
A once-daily, 20 mg dose of an investigational oral muscarinic M4 selective agonist in development for adults with schizophrenia achieved its primary endpoint in a phase 2 trial, maker Neurocrine Biosciences announced.
A once-daily, 20 mg dose of an investigational oral muscarinic M4 selective agonist in development for adults with schizophrenia achieved its primary endpoint in a phase 2 trial, maker Neurocrine Biosciences announced.
A once-daily, 20 mg dose of an...
09/26/2024
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Interactive Features

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Esketamine Dosing Schedule for Treatment-Resistant Depression
10/01/2024
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and...
10/01/2024
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Treatment Guidelines for Patients With MDD Who Have Not Responded to Current Pharmacotherapy
09/09/2024
Patients with MDD who have undergone an adequate trial of optimized pharmacotherapy but only partial or no response should be reassessed for what? Take the quiz to find out!
Patients with MDD who have undergone an adequate trial of optimized pharmacotherapy but only partial or no response should be reassessed for what? Take the quiz to find out!
Patients with MDD who have...
09/09/2024
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Which factor is NOT consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication?
06/28/2024
Which factor is NOT a consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication according to the APA's major depressive disorder practice guidelines? Take the quiz to find out!
Which factor is NOT a consideration when choosing an antidepressant medication according to the APA's major depressive disorder practice guidelines? Take the quiz to find out!
Which factor is NOT a...
06/28/2024
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Age-Response Connection in Multilocus Sequential rTMS Therapy for Tinnitus With Comorbid Mental Health Conditions
03/18/2024
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study, which patient group is more likely to initially show less improvement in tinnitus symptoms when undergoing multilocus sequential rTMS therapy?
According to a recent study,...
03/18/2024
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How long must symptoms be present in order to diagnose MDD?
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How long must symptoms be present in order to diagnose MDD?
12/13/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
12/13/2023
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Which sleep disturbance is most strongly predictive of MDD recurrence?
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
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Can esketamine help manage fluctuating antidepressant response?
10/13/2023
Test your clinical knowledge with this quick quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge with this quick quiz!
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10/13/2023
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What do patients consider as remission from MDD?
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What do patients consider as remission from MDD?
07/22/2023

Featuring Mark Zimmerman, MD

Featuring Mark Zimmerman, MD
Do you remember this interview with Dr Zimmerman?
Do you remember this interview with Dr Zimmerman?
Do you remember this interview...
07/22/2023
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How many symptoms must be present to make an MDD diagnosis?
03/09/2023
Do you know how many diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make an MDD diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know how many diagnostic criteria symptoms must be present to make an MDD diagnosis? Take the quiz to find out!
Do you know how many diagnostic...
03/09/2023
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How does MDD treatment change patients' brains?
01/13/2023
Take a quick quiz to test your clinical knowledge!
Take a quick quiz to test your clinical knowledge!
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01/13/2023
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LAIs and Telehealth Psychiatric Care
10/24/2024
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10/24/2024
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Adult ADHD Diagnosis Rates
10/23/2024
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
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10/23/2024
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How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments?
10/23/2024
How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments? Take the quiz to find out!
How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments? Take the quiz to find out!
How do muscarinic acetylcholine...
10/23/2024
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Esketamine Dosing Schedule for Treatment-Resistant Depression
10/01/2024
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and...
10/01/2024
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Telehealth Versus In-Person Psychiatric Care
09/19/2024
Do you know what the data from randomized control trials say?
Do you know what the data from randomized control trials say?
Do you know what the data from...
09/19/2024
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How many ADHD prescriptions are affected by the med shortage?
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How many ADHD prescriptions are affected by the med shortage?
09/17/2024
Take a quick poll on your recent prescribing practices!
Take a quick poll on your recent prescribing practices!
Take a quick poll on your recent...
09/17/2024
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Symptom Reduction in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
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Symptom Reduction in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
09/13/2024
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09/13/2024
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CDC/AAP Treatment Guidelines for Pediatric ADHD
09/11/2024
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09/11/2024
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Considerations When Prescribing Deutetrabenazine for Tardive Dyskinesia
09/10/2024
Put your clinical knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Put your clinical knowledge to the test with this quiz!
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09/10/2024
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Considerations When Prescribing Deutetrabenazine for Tardive Dyskinesia
09/10/2024
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09/10/2024
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Perspectives

Dr Jain
Videos
Which Antidepressant is the Right One for Medication Augmentation? A Journal Review With Rakesh Jain, MD
03/07/2022
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, discusses the question: When augmenting an antidepressant with another antidepressant, which one should I choose?
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, discusses the question: When augmenting an antidepressant with another antidepressant, which one should I choose?
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, discusses...
03/07/2022
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Craig Chepke
Videos
Identifying and Treating the Many Forms of Depression
02/15/2022
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA, discusses the many forms of depression and shares his insights on diagnosis and treatment options.
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA, discusses the many forms of depression and shares his insights on diagnosis and treatment options.
Craig Chepke, MD, FAPA,...
02/15/2022
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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
Blog
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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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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Understanding Cognition in Patients With MDD
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Understanding Cognition in Patients With MDD
09/29/2020
Bernhard T. Baune, PhD, MD, head of the Department of Mental Health at the University of Münster, Germany, discusses the research needed to improve clinicians' understanding of cognition in patients with major depressive disorder.
Bernhard T. Baune, PhD, MD, head of the Department of Mental Health at the University of Münster, Germany, discusses the research needed to improve clinicians' understanding of cognition in patients with major depressive disorder.
Bernhard T. Baune, PhD, MD, head...
09/29/2020
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Improving Cognitive Function in Patients With MDD
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Improving Cognitive Function in Patients With MDD
09/21/2020
Bernhard T. Baune, PhD, MD, of the University of Münster, Germany, discusses pharmacological treatments that may improve cognition in patients with major depressive disorder.
Bernhard T. Baune, PhD, MD, of the University of Münster, Germany, discusses pharmacological treatments that may improve cognition in patients with major depressive disorder.
Bernhard T. Baune, PhD, MD, of...
09/21/2020
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Podcasts
Depression: An Evolutionary Perspective With Charles Raison, MD
06/25/2020
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Charles Raison, MD, recently joined the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for an examination of depression through an evolutionary lens.
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Charles Raison, MD, recently joined the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for an examination of depression through an evolutionary lens.
Psych Congress Steering...
06/25/2020
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Combining Antidepressants When Treating Depression
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Combining Antidepressants When Treating Depression
02/19/2020
Michael Thase, MD, provides details on the strategy of combining antidepressants when treating patients with depression.
Michael Thase, MD, provides details on the strategy of combining antidepressants when treating patients with depression.
Michael Thase, MD, provides...
02/19/2020
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Videos
Treatment Approaches for Patients With Depression and Substance Use Disorders
12/19/2019
W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, discusses treatment approaches for patients with depression and substance use disorders.
W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, discusses treatment approaches for patients with depression and substance use disorders.
W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, of...
12/19/2019
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Christoph Correll, MD
Videos
Beyond D2 Receptor Manipulation: Novel Agents for Schizophrenia Treatment
10/16/2024
Christoph Correll, MD, provides a thorough pharmacological overview of the traditional and novel treatments available for schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, provides a thorough pharmacological overview of the traditional and novel treatments available for schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, provides...
10/16/2024
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Christoph Correll, MD
Videos
Recognizing the Early Indicators of Schizophrenia
10/08/2024
Christoph Correll, MD, reviews some of the key prodromal and accentuated psychotic symptoms that serve as early indicators of schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, reviews some of the key prodromal and accentuated psychotic symptoms that serve as early indicators of schizophrenia.
Christoph Correll, MD, reviews...
10/08/2024
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Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO
Videos
Best Practices for Prescribing Long-Acting Injectable Medications Via Telehealth
09/30/2024
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO, Different MHP, highlights how providers can integrate medication management into their virtual practices—especially for patients needing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics.
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO, Different MHP, highlights how providers can integrate medication management into their virtual practices—especially for patients needing long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics.
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, CEO,...
09/30/2024
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Timothy Wilens, MD
Videos
Managing Life Transitions in ADHD: Why Early Preparation is Critical
09/18/2024
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides practical clinical guidance for supporting patients with ADHD through life transitions.
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides practical clinical guidance for supporting patients with ADHD through life transitions.
Timothy Wilens, MD, provides...
09/18/2024
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Julie Carbray, PhD
Videos
How do novel bipolar disorder agents compare to traditional therapies?
09/04/2024
Join Dr Julie Carbray as she discusses how newer medications are revolutionizing care by addressing the limitations of traditional treatments.
Join Dr Julie Carbray as she discusses how newer medications are revolutionizing care by addressing the limitations of traditional treatments.
Join Dr Julie Carbray as she...
09/04/2024
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Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN
Videos
Screening Tools for Adult and Pediatric ADHD
08/22/2024
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, provides a quick overview of some of the most widely accessible screening tools for pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  
Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC,...
08/22/2024
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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
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
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

Practice Tools

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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
09/30/2016
How to Use Proven to be an effective screening tool to identify patients at risk for “perinatal” depression Valuable, efficient and easy to administer  Mother asked to check the response that comes closest to how she has been...
How to Use Proven to be an effective screening tool to identify patients at risk for “perinatal” depression Valuable, efficient and easy to administer  Mother asked to check the response that comes closest to how she has been...
How to Use Proven to be...
09/30/2016
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (GDS-SF)
09/29/2016
How to Use 15-item screening tool used to identify depression in older adults  Used with healthy, medically ill and mild to moderately cognitively impaired adults Extensively used in community, acute and long-term care...
How to Use 15-item screening tool used to identify depression in older adults  Used with healthy, medically ill and mild to moderately cognitively impaired adults Extensively used in community, acute and long-term care...
How to Use 15-item...
09/29/2016
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD)
09/29/2016
How to Use The CSDD is designed to assess depression in elderly residents with dementia  Takes ~ 20 minutes to administer The ratings should be based on depressive symptoms and signs occurring during the week...
How to Use The CSDD is designed to assess depression in elderly residents with dementia  Takes ~ 20 minutes to administer The ratings should be based on depressive symptoms and signs occurring during the week...
How to Use The CSDD is...
09/29/2016
Psych Congress Network
Saundra's Corner
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
09/29/2016
  Click here for the HAM-D How to Use The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) has proven useful for many years as a way of determining a patient’s level...
  Click here for the HAM-D How to Use The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) has proven useful for many years as a way of determining a patient’s level...
...
09/29/2016
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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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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
Psych Congress Network
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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