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News
04/30/2024
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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Brain Training Aids Overall Cognitive Ability in Adults With ADHD
News
10/02/2023
Computerized cognitive training interventions may offer a small benefit for overall cognitive outcomes in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Computerized cognitive training interventions may offer a small benefit for overall cognitive outcomes in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Computerized cognitive training...
10/02/2023
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digital brain
News
09/09/2023
A beta version of a prescription digital therapeutic significantly reduced experiential negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, according to a poster presentation at Psych Congress.
A beta version of a prescription digital therapeutic significantly reduced experiential negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, according to a poster presentation at Psych Congress.
A beta version of a prescription...
09/09/2023
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News
01/23/2023
Wrist-wearable device biomarkers may be useful screening tools for pain, sleep, and anxiety symptom treatment outcomes after trauma exposure.
Wrist-wearable device biomarkers may be useful screening tools for pain, sleep, and anxiety symptom treatment outcomes after trauma exposure.
Wrist-wearable device biomarkers...
01/23/2023
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News
01/10/2023
The test program, DiSCoVR, indicated current SCT protocols are “unsuitable.”
The test program, DiSCoVR, indicated current SCT protocols are “unsuitable.”
The test program, DiSCoVR,...
01/10/2023
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News
01/02/2023
Screening for prenatal depression and referral for care increased after providers underwent a brief online training intervention, study says.
Screening for prenatal depression and referral for care increased after providers underwent a brief online training intervention, study says.
Screening for prenatal...
01/02/2023
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News
12/26/2022
An online pain management program reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with chronic pain, according to study results published online ahead of print in Pain Medicine.
An online pain management program reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with chronic pain, according to study results published online ahead of print in Pain Medicine.
An online pain management...
12/26/2022
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Dr Steven Chan at Psych Congress Elevate
Videos
11/08/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, talks research that supports or challenges mental health apps in clinical practice.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, talks research that supports or challenges mental health apps in clinical practice.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, talks...
11/08/2022
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News
09/19/2022
The US Food and Drug Administration has provided Magnus Medical Inc. 510(k) clearance for the SAINT Neuromodulation System for the treatment of MDD in adults who have not achieved adequate improvement from prior antidepressant medications in...
The US Food and Drug Administration has provided Magnus Medical Inc. 510(k) clearance for the SAINT Neuromodulation System for the treatment of MDD in adults who have not achieved adequate improvement from prior antidepressant medications in...
The US Food and Drug...
09/19/2022
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News
08/09/2022
Four weeks of daily, home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) improved attention in adults with ADHD not taking stimulant medication, according to a small sham-controlled trial.
Four weeks of daily, home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) improved attention in adults with ADHD not taking stimulant medication, according to a small sham-controlled trial.
Four weeks of daily, home-based...
08/09/2022
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Dr Steven Chan
Videos
08/08/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses the expectations clinicians should set when utilizing apps in their clinical practice and how to integrate them with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses the expectations clinicians should set when utilizing apps in their clinical practice and how to integrate them with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses...
08/08/2022
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News

FDA approval stamp
News
04/30/2024
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
Psych Congress Network
Brain Training Aids Overall Cognitive Ability in Adults With ADHD
News
10/02/2023
Computerized cognitive training interventions may offer a small benefit for overall cognitive outcomes in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Computerized cognitive training interventions may offer a small benefit for overall cognitive outcomes in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Computerized cognitive training...
10/02/2023
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digital brain
News
09/09/2023
A beta version of a prescription digital therapeutic significantly reduced experiential negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, according to a poster presentation at Psych Congress.
A beta version of a prescription digital therapeutic significantly reduced experiential negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, according to a poster presentation at Psych Congress.
A beta version of a prescription...
09/09/2023
Psych Congress Network
talking with psychiatrist
News
01/23/2023
Wrist-wearable device biomarkers may be useful screening tools for pain, sleep, and anxiety symptom treatment outcomes after trauma exposure.
Wrist-wearable device biomarkers may be useful screening tools for pain, sleep, and anxiety symptom treatment outcomes after trauma exposure.
Wrist-wearable device biomarkers...
01/23/2023
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News
01/10/2023
The test program, DiSCoVR, indicated current SCT protocols are “unsuitable.”
The test program, DiSCoVR, indicated current SCT protocols are “unsuitable.”
The test program, DiSCoVR,...
01/10/2023
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News
01/02/2023
Screening for prenatal depression and referral for care increased after providers underwent a brief online training intervention, study says.
Screening for prenatal depression and referral for care increased after providers underwent a brief online training intervention, study says.
Screening for prenatal...
01/02/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
12/26/2022
An online pain management program reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with chronic pain, according to study results published online ahead of print in Pain Medicine.
An online pain management program reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with chronic pain, according to study results published online ahead of print in Pain Medicine.
An online pain management...
12/26/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
09/19/2022
The US Food and Drug Administration has provided Magnus Medical Inc. 510(k) clearance for the SAINT Neuromodulation System for the treatment of MDD in adults who have not achieved adequate improvement from prior antidepressant medications in...
The US Food and Drug Administration has provided Magnus Medical Inc. 510(k) clearance for the SAINT Neuromodulation System for the treatment of MDD in adults who have not achieved adequate improvement from prior antidepressant medications in...
The US Food and Drug...
09/19/2022
Psych Congress Network
News
08/09/2022
Four weeks of daily, home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) improved attention in adults with ADHD not taking stimulant medication, according to a small sham-controlled trial.
Four weeks of daily, home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) improved attention in adults with ADHD not taking stimulant medication, according to a small sham-controlled trial.
Four weeks of daily, home-based...
08/09/2022
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News
08/04/2022
The FDA recently granted Abbott a breakthrough device designation to investigate the use of its deep brain stimulation system for patients with treatment-resistant depression, a form of major depressive disorder.
The FDA recently granted Abbott a breakthrough device designation to investigate the use of its deep brain stimulation system for patients with treatment-resistant depression, a form of major depressive disorder.
The FDA recently granted Abbott...
08/04/2022
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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
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
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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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Insights

Dr Steven Chan at Psych Congress Elevate
Videos
11/08/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, talks research that supports or challenges mental health apps in clinical practice.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, talks research that supports or challenges mental health apps in clinical practice.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, talks...
11/08/2022
Psych Congress Network
Dr Steven Chan
Videos
08/08/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses the expectations clinicians should set when utilizing apps in their clinical practice and how to integrate them with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses the expectations clinicians should set when utilizing apps in their clinical practice and how to integrate them with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses...
08/08/2022
Psych Congress Network
Steven Chan
Videos
07/26/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses the ways apps can be integrated into treatment plans and summarizes key elements of the APA's app evaluation model.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses the ways apps can be integrated into treatment plans and summarizes key elements of the APA's app evaluation model.
Steven Chan, MD, MBA, discusses...
07/26/2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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