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FDA Update
FDA Vouchers Fast-Track Psychedelic Drugs for Depression and PTSD – Psych Congress Responds With Expert Briefing
04/29/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Following an April 18 executive order, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulatory actions to accelerate the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health conditions.
Following an April 18 executive order, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulatory actions to accelerate the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental health conditions.
Following an April 18 executive...
04/29/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Conference Coverage
Written Exposure Therapy Boosts Recovery Capital in SUD and PTSD
04/27/2026
Brionna Mendoza
New randomized controlled trial data presented at ASAM 2026 highlighted the benefits of integrating Written Exposure Therapy (WET) into residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
New randomized controlled trial data presented at ASAM 2026 highlighted the benefits of integrating Written Exposure Therapy (WET) into residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
New randomized controlled trial...
04/27/2026
Psych Congress Network
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Conference Coverage
NYSAM 2026 Spotlights Harm Reduction, Psychiatric Care in SUD Treatment
03/17/2026
Brionna Mendoza
At the 2026 New York Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM) Annual Conference in New York, clinicians and policymakers focused on integrating evolving policy with patient-centered addiction care.
At the 2026 New York Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM) Annual Conference in New York, clinicians and policymakers focused on integrating evolving policy with patient-centered addiction care.
At the 2026 New York Society of...
03/17/2026
Psych Congress Network
Evguenia Makovkina, MD
Conference Coverage
Education Intervention Boosts Psychiatrists’ Knowledge and Attitudes on mOUD
03/07/2026
Evguenia Makovkina, MD
Evguenia Makovkina, MD, discusses key findings from her pilot study examining psychiatrists’ baseline knowledge, attitudes, and prescribing practices related to medications for opioid use disorder (mOUD).
Evguenia Makovkina, MD, discusses key findings from her pilot study examining psychiatrists’ baseline knowledge, attitudes, and prescribing practices related to medications for opioid use disorder (mOUD).
Evguenia Makovkina, MD,...
03/07/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Psychological Interventions Offer Minimal Impact in Schizophrenia With SUD
02/05/2026
Maria Mantas
A large systematic review and meta-analysis found psychological and psychosocial interventions had minimal impact in individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorder (SUD).
A large systematic review and meta-analysis found psychological and psychosocial interventions had minimal impact in individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorder (SUD).
A large systematic review and...
02/05/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
GLP-1 Agonists Show Promise in Treating Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
11/13/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights the emerging potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as pharmacotherapies for alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUDs).
A review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights the emerging potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as pharmacotherapies for alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUDs).
A review published in the...
11/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback May Reduce Craving and Substance Use During SUD Recovery
10/09/2025
Maria Mantas
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) reduced negative affect, craving, and substance use in individuals in early recovery from severe substance use disorder (SUD), according to phase 2 trial results.
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) reduced negative affect, craving, and substance use in individuals in early recovery from severe substance use disorder (SUD), according to phase 2 trial results.
Second-generation heart rate...
10/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
Fewer Than Half of Medicaid Managed Care Plans Cover All Medications For AUD
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
Semaglutide Reduces Cravings in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder
03/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose...
03/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
More Than a Fifth of Overdose Decedents Had Non–Substance Mental Health Disorder
09/23/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths...
09/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mark Garofoli
Q&As
A Closer Look at the Updated CDC Opioid Guideline
09/08/2024
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key...
09/08/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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News
Psychological Interventions Offer Minimal Impact in Schizophrenia With SUD
02/05/2026
Maria Mantas
A large systematic review and meta-analysis found psychological and psychosocial interventions had minimal impact in individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorder (SUD).
A large systematic review and meta-analysis found psychological and psychosocial interventions had minimal impact in individuals with co-occurring schizophrenia and substance use disorder (SUD).
A large systematic review and...
02/05/2026
Psych Congress Network
a person breaks a cigarette in half
News
GLP-1 Agonists Show Promise in Treating Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
11/13/2025
Brionna Mendoza
A review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights the emerging potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as pharmacotherapies for alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUDs).
A review published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society highlights the emerging potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) as pharmacotherapies for alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUDs).
A review published in the...
11/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
woman surrounded by spilled pills
News
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback May Reduce Craving and Substance Use During SUD Recovery
10/09/2025
Maria Mantas
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) reduced negative affect, craving, and substance use in individuals in early recovery from severe substance use disorder (SUD), according to phase 2 trial results.
Second-generation heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) reduced negative affect, craving, and substance use in individuals in early recovery from severe substance use disorder (SUD), according to phase 2 trial results.
Second-generation heart rate...
10/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
Fewer Than Half of Medicaid Managed Care Plans Cover All Medications For AUD
04/22/2025
Maria Mantas
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid managed care plans (MCPs) covered all 4 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open found.
Fewer than half of all Medicaid...
04/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
Woman sitting at bar holding a drink.
News
Semaglutide Reduces Cravings in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder
03/13/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose semaglutide decreased the amount of alcohol consumed, relative to placebo, in a laboratory test involving adults with AUD who were not seeking treatment, study finds.
Nine weeks of low-dose...
03/13/2025
Psych Congress Network
a cartoon illustration of a man sitting on the floor with this hand on his head, looking distressed.
News
More Than a Fifth of Overdose Decedents Had Non–Substance Mental Health Disorder
09/23/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths...
09/23/2024
Psych Congress Network
Mark Garofoli
Q&As
A Closer Look at the Updated CDC Opioid Guideline
09/08/2024
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key changes in the CDC's 2022 Opioid Guideline Update and their impact on clinical practice, highlights the expanded scope of the guidelines to all outpatient settings, the nuanced approach to pain management, and...
Dr Garofoli discusses the key...
09/08/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Ken J. Martz, PsyD, MBA.
Q&As
Tapping Into Neuroplasticity to Power Addiction Recovery
09/06/2024
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA, discusses how neuroplasticity can amplify traditional recovery techniques.
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA, discusses how neuroplasticity can amplify traditional recovery techniques.
Kenneth J. Martz, PsyD, MBA,...
09/06/2024
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
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News
Most US Residents Unaware PCPs Can Prescribe Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
08/19/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Three-quarters of US residents in a national survey did not know primary care physicians (PCPs) could prescribe medications for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) or believed incorrectly that they could not, according to a study findings...
Three-quarters of US residents in a national survey did not know primary care physicians (PCPs) could prescribe medications for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) or believed incorrectly that they could not, according to a study findings...
Three-quarters of US residents...
08/19/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
Buprenorphine an Effective Treatment for OUD With Fentanyl Use
08/09/2024
Brionna Mendoza
Buprenorphine, whether administered sublingually or subcutaneously, appears to be an effective option for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) with fentanyl use.
Buprenorphine, whether administered sublingually or subcutaneously, appears to be an effective option for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) with fentanyl use.
Buprenorphine, whether...
08/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
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News
Once-Monthly Aripiprazole Demonstrates Favorable Benefit–Risk Profile in Schizophrenia Treatment
05/14/2026
Maria Mantas
Once-monthly aripiprazole 400 mg (AOM 400) demonstrated a favorable risk-benefit profile as an acute and long-term maintenance treatment in patients with schizophrenia.
Once-monthly aripiprazole 400 mg (AOM 400) demonstrated a favorable risk-benefit profile as an acute and long-term maintenance treatment in patients with schizophrenia.
Once-monthly aripiprazole 400 mg...
05/14/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Lumateperone Tops Efficacy in Adjunctive Treatment for MDD, Review Finds
05/12/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A new systematic review and network meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry evaluated the comparative efficacy and acceptability of the 5 FDA-approved atypical antipsychotics used as adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD).
A new systematic review and network meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry evaluated the comparative efficacy and acceptability of the 5 FDA-approved atypical antipsychotics used as adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD).
A new systematic review and...
05/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
The Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and ADHD
05/12/2026
Recent findings point to a possible link between ADHD and higher intake of ultra-processed foods.
Recent findings point to a possible link between ADHD and higher intake of ultra-processed foods.
Recent findings point to a...
05/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Videos
Treating Beyond AIMS Scores: Tracking Functional Outcomes in Tardive Dyskinesia
05/12/2026
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, Chief Medical Officer, Psych Congress, discusses the pitfalls of evaluating tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment progress by an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) score alone.
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, Chief Medical Officer, Psych Congress, discusses the pitfalls of evaluating tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment progress by an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) score alone.
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD,...
05/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Videos
Treating Beyond AIMS Scores: Tracking Functional Outcomes in Tardive Dyskinesia
05/12/2026
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, Chief Medical Officer, Psych Congress, discusses the pitfalls of evaluating tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment progress by an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) score alone.
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, Chief Medical Officer, Psych Congress, discusses the pitfalls of evaluating tardive dyskinesia (TD) treatment progress by an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) score alone.
In this video, Craig Chepke, MD,...
05/12/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Semaglutide May Improve Motivation in MDD, Small Trial Finds
05/04/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry found that oral semaglutide may improve effort-based decision-making in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry found that oral semaglutide may improve effort-based decision-making in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
A randomized clinical trial...
05/04/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Presidential Executive Order Seeks to Expand Psychedelic Access for Tough-To-Treat Mental Illnesses
04/29/2026
Brionna Mendoza
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness,” which aims to expand psychedelic therapy access for significant mental health issues, such as suicidality, major...
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness,” which aims to expand psychedelic therapy access for significant mental health issues, such as suicidality, major...
President Donald J. Trump signed...
04/29/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
TMS Improves Residential Therapy Outcomes in Combat-Related PTSD
04/22/2026
Maria Mantas
Active navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) added to intensive residential treatment was associated with greater reduction of symptoms in patients with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than sham TMS.
Active navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) added to intensive residential treatment was associated with greater reduction of symptoms in patients with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than sham TMS.
Active navigated transcranial...
04/22/2026
Psych Congress Network
Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC
Videos
Navigating Anxiety, Pain, and Mixed Features in Depressive Disorders
04/16/2026
Brooke Kempf, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC, offers clinicians a practical framework for differentiating overlapping symptoms, anxious distress, and mixed features in MDD.
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC, offers clinicians a practical framework for differentiating overlapping symptoms, anxious distress, and mixed features in MDD.
Psych Congress Steering...
04/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
Algorithm-Guided Treatment Improves Outcomes in Major Depressive Disorder
04/14/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A systematic review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry reports that algorithm-guided treatment (AGT) is generally associated with improved remission rates and more timely treatment modifications compared with treatment as usual (TAU).
A systematic review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry reports that algorithm-guided treatment (AGT) is generally associated with improved remission rates and more timely treatment modifications compared with treatment as usual (TAU).
A systematic review published in...
04/14/2026
Psych Congress Network

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Navigating Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Exploring the Role of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
04/11/2024

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN

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Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
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04/11/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute
Amber Hoberg
Rapid Refresh
Long-Acting Injectables for Adolescents With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
04/10/2024
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC,...
04/10/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute
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Tolerability Testing in Long-Acting Injectable Prescriptions
04/03/2024
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for...
04/03/2024
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