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News
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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Brain Training Aids Overall Cognitive Ability in Adults With ADHD
News
10/02/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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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talking with psychiatrist
News
01/23/2023
Meagan Thistle
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
Evi Arthur
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
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
Psych Congress Network
Brain Training Aids Overall Cognitive Ability in Adults With ADHD
News
10/02/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Psych Congress Network
digital brain
News
09/09/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Meagan Thistle
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
Psych Congress Network
News
01/10/2023
Evi Arthur
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
Psych Congress Network
News
01/02/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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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Three illustrated faces, one sad, one neutral, one happy, with a human hand picking up the happy face
News
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
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A patient receives psychedelic-assisted therapy
News
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
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a female soldier stands in front of a row of American flags
News
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
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A doctor sits at a table holding a pill bottle in one hand while filling out paperwork
News
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
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a person attempts to pick up a glass of water
News
04/14/2026
Maria Mantas
Neurocrine Biosciences reported new real-world evidence demonstrating higher treatment persistence with valbenazine (Ingrezza) compared with deutetrabenazine (Austedo XR) among adults with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Neurocrine Biosciences reported new real-world evidence demonstrating higher treatment persistence with valbenazine (Ingrezza) compared with deutetrabenazine (Austedo XR) among adults with tardive dyskinesia (TD).
Neurocrine Biosciences reported...
04/14/2026
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A boy's hand holding a pill that says ADHD
News
04/13/2026
A phase 3 open-label extension trial found viloxazine ER to be safe and effective for the long-term treatment of pediatric ADHD.
A phase 3 open-label extension trial found viloxazine ER to be safe and effective for the long-term treatment of pediatric ADHD.
A phase 3 open-label extension...
04/13/2026
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A teddy bear against a blue background wearing a mask and stethoscope.
News
04/10/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis rates in people younger than 30 years in British Columbia, Canada, rose steadily from 2003 to 2023 and appeared to accelerate after both DSM-5 implementation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis rates in people younger than 30 years in British Columbia, Canada, rose steadily from 2003 to 2023 and appeared to accelerate after both DSM-5 implementation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
04/10/2026
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A profile of a person split in half, one half teal and the other purple, with a swirl line over the head
News
04/07/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is associated with significantly increased mortality, according to a large population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is associated with significantly increased mortality, according to a large population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Bipolar II disorder (BD-II) is...
04/07/2026
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a man with depression looks out a window major depressive disorder
Research Summary
04/01/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A Phase 2b randomized clinical trial found nonsignificant differences in response rate between psilocybin 25 mg, psilocybin 5 mg, and placebo with supporting psychotherapy in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD).
A Phase 2b randomized clinical trial found nonsignificant differences in response rate between psilocybin 25 mg, psilocybin 5 mg, and placebo with supporting psychotherapy in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD).
A Phase 2b randomized clinical...
04/01/2026
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spilled bottle of white pills
News
04/01/2026
Maria Mantas
Interim results from a phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of tazbentetol demonstrated early signals of efficacy across schizophrenia symptom domains.
Interim results from a phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of tazbentetol demonstrated early signals of efficacy across schizophrenia symptom domains.
Interim results from a phase 2...
04/01/2026
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Insights

Dr Steven Chan at Psych Congress Elevate
Videos
11/08/2022
Steven Chan, MD, MBA
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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Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC
Videos
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
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Philip Gehrman, PhD, CBSM, FAASM
Videos
04/08/2026
Philip Gehrman, PhD
Psych Congress Steering Committee Partner Philip Gehrman, PhD, CBSM, FAASM, discusses how targeting sleep may improve outcomes for patients with co-occurring sleep and psychiatric disorders.
Psych Congress Steering Committee Partner Philip Gehrman, PhD, CBSM, FAASM, discusses how targeting sleep may improve outcomes for patients with co-occurring sleep and psychiatric disorders.
Psych Congress Steering...
04/08/2026
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Timothy Wilens, MD
Videos
04/01/2026
Timothy Wilens, MD
Timothy Wilens, MD, explores common patterns of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) psychiatric comorbidities throughout different developmental stages.
Timothy Wilens, MD, explores common patterns of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) psychiatric comorbidities throughout different developmental stages.
Timothy Wilens, MD, explores...
04/01/2026
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Brittany Albright MD, MPH
Videos
03/13/2026
Brittany Albright, MD, MPH
In this insightful discussion, Brittany Albright, MD, MPH, Co-Chair, Psych Congress Elevate, offers a comprehensive overview of the role that deprescribing plays in effective psychiatric care.
In this insightful discussion, Brittany Albright, MD, MPH, Co-Chair, Psych Congress Elevate, offers a comprehensive overview of the role that deprescribing plays in effective psychiatric care.
In this insightful discussion,...
03/13/2026
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Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC
Videos
03/09/2026
Chelsie Monroe, PMHNP-BC, APN
Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC, discusses practical screening strategies, including the use of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the importance of collaboration with sleep specialists, and the clinical relevance of the orexin system.
Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC, discusses practical screening strategies, including the use of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the importance of collaboration with sleep specialists, and the clinical relevance of the orexin system.
Chelsie Monroe, APN, PMHNP-BC,...
03/09/2026
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Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC
Videos
03/06/2026
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, Steering Committee, Psych Congress, offers several practical considerations for mental health care providers contemplating the use of AI in psychiatric practice.
In this video, Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, Steering Committee, Psych Congress, offers several practical considerations for mental health care providers contemplating the use of AI in psychiatric practice.
In this video, Desiree Matthews,...
03/06/2026
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Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
Videos
02/20/2026
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, discusses how clinicians can leverage digital therapeutics for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC, discusses how clinicians can leverage digital therapeutics for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC,...
02/20/2026
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Edward Kaftarian, MD
Videos
02/09/2026
Edward Kaftarian, MD
Edward Kaftarian, MD, Steering Committee, Psych Congress, provides an update on the current state of HIPAA requirements for clinicians practicing via telehealth.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, Steering Committee, Psych Congress, provides an update on the current state of HIPAA requirements for clinicians practicing via telehealth.
Edward Kaftarian, MD, Steering...
02/09/2026
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Greg Mattingly, MD
Videos
01/09/2026
Greg Mattingly, MD
Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg Mattingly, MD, breaks down the key pharmacologic differences between the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT-2) inhibitors for the treatment of TD.
Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg Mattingly, MD, breaks down the key pharmacologic differences between the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT-2) inhibitors for the treatment of TD.
Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg...
01/09/2026
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Greg Mattingly, MD
Videos
01/09/2026
Greg Mattingly, MD
Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg Mattingly, MD, breaks down the key pharmacologic differences between the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT-2) inhibitors for the treatment of TD.
Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg Mattingly, MD, breaks down the key pharmacologic differences between the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT-2) inhibitors for the treatment of TD.
Psych Congress Co-Chair Greg...
01/09/2026
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