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John Grant, MD
Your Questions Answered
03/28/2024

Featuring John Grant, MD

Featuring John Grant, MD
John Grant, MD, explores previously unanswered audience Q&A questions from his live Psych Congress 2023 session regarding differentiating between visual hallucinations and OCD imagery and between OCD and anxiety.
John Grant, MD, explores previously unanswered audience Q&A questions from his live Psych Congress 2023 session regarding differentiating between visual hallucinations and OCD imagery and between OCD and anxiety.
John Grant, MD, explores...
03/28/2024
Psych Congress Network
Do men or women have an earlier age at onset of OCD?
Quiz
03/22/2024
Do a quick refresh on your diagnostic knowledge!
Do a quick refresh on your diagnostic knowledge!
Do a quick refresh on your...
03/22/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mortality Risk May Be Higher in People With OCD
News
02/01/2024
Evi Arthur
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have a higher risk of mortality, both all-cause and due to natural causes, than individuals without OCD, according to recent population-based cohort study results published in The BMJ.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have a higher risk of mortality, both all-cause and due to natural causes, than individuals without OCD, according to recent population-based cohort study results published in The BMJ.
People with obsessive-compulsive...
02/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
brain network
News
01/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
12/28/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Separate reporting of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and perseverative behaviors in patients with Huntington disease is uncommon and may allow clinically important behaviors to go unnoticed, according to a review article published in...
Separate reporting of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and perseverative behaviors in patients with Huntington disease is uncommon and may allow clinically important behaviors to go unnoticed, according to a review article published in...
Separate reporting of...
12/28/2023
Neurology
From Neurology
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for OCD Likely to Ease Depressive Symptoms
News
12/28/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients who received deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for OCD showed a significant improvement in both OCD and depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Patients who received deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for OCD showed a significant improvement in both OCD and depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Patients who received deep...
12/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
Pop quiz!
Quiz
12/28/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
12/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
FDA headquarters
News
10/27/2023
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed...
10/27/2023
Psych Congress Network
What percentage of patients with OCD have a lifetime tic disorder?
Quiz
08/23/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
08/23/2023
Psych Congress Network
Brain region graphic
News
08/11/2023
Meagan Thistle
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Life reveals promising results for using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Life reveals promising results for using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A recent systematic review and...
08/11/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
08/17/2018
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System can be marketed as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System can be marketed as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial...
08/17/2018
Psych Congress Network

Quizzes

Do men or women have an earlier age at onset of OCD?
Quiz
03/22/2024
Do a quick refresh on your diagnostic knowledge!
Do a quick refresh on your diagnostic knowledge!
Do a quick refresh on your...
03/22/2024
Psych Congress Network
Pop quiz!
Quiz
12/28/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
12/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
What percentage of patients with OCD have a lifetime tic disorder?
Quiz
08/23/2023
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
Test your diagnostic knowledge!
08/23/2023
Psych Congress Network
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Quiz
10/13/2026
Maria Mantas
According to an interview with Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, what is a common mistake clinicians make when evaluating sleep complaints in patients with psychiatric disorders?
According to an interview with Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, what is a common mistake clinicians make when evaluating sleep complaints in patients with psychiatric disorders?
According to an interview with...
10/13/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
10/13/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall how biomarker-consistent antidepressant treatment compared to biomarker-inconsistent treatment?
Can you recall how biomarker-consistent antidepressant treatment compared to biomarker-inconsistent treatment?
Can you recall how...
10/13/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
09/15/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall how iBTS compared to sham in addressing clinician-rated depressive symptoms among adults with MDD?
Can you recall how iBTS compared to sham in addressing clinician-rated depressive symptoms among adults with MDD?
Can you recall how iBTS compared...
09/15/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
09/09/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Test your treatment knowledge with this quiz!
Test your treatment knowledge with this quiz!
Test your treatment knowledge...
09/09/2026
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Quiz
09/03/2026
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge of VMAT2 inhibitor dosing!
Test your knowledge of VMAT2 inhibitor dosing!
Test your knowledge of VMAT2...
09/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Quiz
09/03/2026
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge of VMAT2 inhibitor dosing!
Test your knowledge of VMAT2 inhibitor dosing!
Test your knowledge of VMAT2...
09/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
08/26/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall which drug demonstrated the highest efficacy as adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder?
Can you recall which drug demonstrated the highest efficacy as adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder?
Can you recall which drug...
08/26/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Quiz
08/25/2026
Maria Mantas
What is the recommended dosage of citalopram for older patients? Test your prescribing knowledge with this quiz!
What is the recommended dosage of citalopram for older patients? Test your prescribing knowledge with this quiz!
What is the recommended dosage...
08/25/2026
Psych Congress Network
Chelsie Monroe Expert Insights Quiz
Expert Insights Quiz
08/03/2026
Maria Mantas
What key characteristics can help clinicians differentiate fatigue from excessive daytime sleepiness in clinical practice?
What key characteristics can help clinicians differentiate fatigue from excessive daytime sleepiness in clinical practice?
What key characteristics can...
08/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
a printed test, pencil, and clock on a desk
Quiz
07/23/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall what the APA guideline recommends? Test yourself with this quick quiz!
Can you recall what the APA guideline recommends? Test yourself with this quick quiz!
Can you recall what the APA...
07/23/2026
Psych Congress Network

News & Insights

John Grant, MD
Your Questions Answered
03/28/2024

Featuring John Grant, MD

Featuring John Grant, MD
John Grant, MD, explores previously unanswered audience Q&A questions from his live Psych Congress 2023 session regarding differentiating between visual hallucinations and OCD imagery and between OCD and anxiety.
John Grant, MD, explores previously unanswered audience Q&A questions from his live Psych Congress 2023 session regarding differentiating between visual hallucinations and OCD imagery and between OCD and anxiety.
John Grant, MD, explores...
03/28/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mortality Risk May Be Higher in People With OCD
News
02/01/2024
Evi Arthur
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have a higher risk of mortality, both all-cause and due to natural causes, than individuals without OCD, according to recent population-based cohort study results published in The BMJ.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have a higher risk of mortality, both all-cause and due to natural causes, than individuals without OCD, according to recent population-based cohort study results published in The BMJ.
People with obsessive-compulsive...
02/01/2024
Psych Congress Network
brain network
News
01/09/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often co-occur in otherwise typically developing pediatric patients, according to a systematic literature review.
Tics and stereotypies often...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
News
12/28/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Separate reporting of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and perseverative behaviors in patients with Huntington disease is uncommon and may allow clinically important behaviors to go unnoticed, according to a review article published in...
Separate reporting of obsessive-compulsive behaviors and perseverative behaviors in patients with Huntington disease is uncommon and may allow clinically important behaviors to go unnoticed, according to a review article published in...
Separate reporting of...
12/28/2023
Neurology
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for OCD Likely to Ease Depressive Symptoms
News
12/28/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients who received deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for OCD showed a significant improvement in both OCD and depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Patients who received deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for OCD showed a significant improvement in both OCD and depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Patients who received deep...
12/28/2023
Psych Congress Network
FDA headquarters
News
10/27/2023
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed the growing interest in compounded ketamine products, including oral formulations, for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and warns clinicians considering their use.
The FDA has recently addressed...
10/27/2023
Psych Congress Network
Brain region graphic
News
08/11/2023
Meagan Thistle
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Life reveals promising results for using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Life reveals promising results for using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
A recent systematic review and...
08/11/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
08/17/2018
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System can be marketed as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) System can be marketed as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
The Brainsway Deep Transcranial...
08/17/2018
Psych Congress Network
a woman holds a baby on her lap
Research Summary
11/05/2026
Maria Mantas
A self-led digital intervention targeting repetitive negative thinking significantly reduced anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth, according to recent findings.
A self-led digital intervention targeting repetitive negative thinking significantly reduced anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth, according to recent findings.
A self-led digital intervention...
11/05/2026
Psych Congress Network
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Videos
11/03/2026
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP, MSN
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explores how tardive dyskinesia considerations may influence antipsychotic treatment decisions in clinical practice.
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explores how tardive dyskinesia considerations may influence antipsychotic treatment decisions in clinical practice.
Kristian Dambrino, DNP,...
11/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Videos
11/03/2026
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP, MSN
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explores how tardive dyskinesia considerations may influence antipsychotic treatment decisions in clinical practice.
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explores how tardive dyskinesia considerations may influence antipsychotic treatment decisions in clinical practice.
Kristian Dambrino, DNP,...
11/03/2026
Psych Congress Network
intranasal spray bottles
Research Summary
11/02/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A single administration of mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray produced rapid, sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among adults with TRD, according to a phase 2b trial published in JAMA.
A single administration of mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray produced rapid, sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among adults with TRD, according to a phase 2b trial published in JAMA.
A single administration of...
11/02/2026
Psych Congress Network
Melanie Barrett, MD
Videos
10/29/2026
Melanie Barrett, MD
Melanie Barrett, MD, discusses how mental health care providers can address gaps in postpartum depression screening, diagnosis, and treatment in clinical practice.
Melanie Barrett, MD, discusses how mental health care providers can address gaps in postpartum depression screening, diagnosis, and treatment in clinical practice.
Melanie Barrett, MD, discusses...
10/29/2026
Psych Congress Network
A clinician fills out a form on a clipboard
News
10/26/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Investigational RAP-219 met the primary and secondary endpoints in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adults experiencing acute bipolar mania, manufacturer Rapport Therapeutics announced on October 20, 2026.
Investigational RAP-219 met the primary and secondary endpoints in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adults experiencing acute bipolar mania, manufacturer Rapport Therapeutics announced on October 20, 2026.
Investigational RAP-219 met the...
10/26/2026
Psych Congress Network
Mariela Podolski, MD, and James Somers, PA-C, DHSc, DFAAPA
Videos
10/22/2026
Mariela Podolski, MD; James C. Somers, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Psych Congress faculty members Mariela Podolski, MD, and James Somers, PA-C, DHSc, DFAAPA, discuss the relationship between nutrition and psychiatric outcomes.
Psych Congress faculty members Mariela Podolski, MD, and James Somers, PA-C, DHSc, DFAAPA, discuss the relationship between nutrition and psychiatric outcomes.
Psych Congress faculty members...
10/22/2026
Psych Congress Network
3D illustration of a brain in blue and white against a black background
Research Summary
10/21/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Home transcranial direct current stimulation paired with cognitive training delivered through a video game was feasible but offered no superior antidepressant benefit in a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
Home transcranial direct current stimulation paired with cognitive training delivered through a video game was feasible but offered no superior antidepressant benefit in a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open.
Home transcranial direct current...
10/21/2026
Psych Congress Network
a woman pours a pill from a pill bottle into her hand
Research Summary
10/15/2026
Maria Mantas
An individual participant data meta-analysis of 18 fixed-dose trials involving 7062 adults with acute schizophrenia found no evidence of sex differences in antipsychotic efficacy for overall symptom improvement.
An individual participant data meta-analysis of 18 fixed-dose trials involving 7062 adults with acute schizophrenia found no evidence of sex differences in antipsychotic efficacy for overall symptom improvement.
An individual participant data...
10/15/2026
Psych Congress Network
Head in profile with brain visible and target over brain
Research Summary
10/08/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A connectivity-guided approach to accelerated iTBS produced greater short-term reductions in depression severity than conventional scalp-based targeting.
A connectivity-guided approach to accelerated iTBS produced greater short-term reductions in depression severity than conventional scalp-based targeting.
A connectivity-guided approach...
10/08/2026
Psych Congress Network