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Hara Oyedeji
Expert Insights Quiz
Insomnia Prevalence in MDD
11/06/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall the prevalence of insomnia in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD)?
Can you recall the prevalence of insomnia in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD)?
Can you recall the prevalence of...
11/06/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Pearls
Enhancing ADHD Management With Psychoeducation and Digital Therapeutics
11/06/2026
Julie Carbray PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
Psych Congress NP Institute Co-Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, provides clinicians with practical psychoeducation strategies to strengthen attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) management.
Psych Congress NP Institute Co-Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, provides clinicians with practical psychoeducation strategies to strengthen attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) management.
Psych Congress NP Institute...
11/06/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Michael Asbach and Arwen Podesta
Clinical Pearls
Making Lifestyle Interventions Practical and Accessible in MDD Care
10/29/2026
Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C; Arwen Podesta, MD
Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, and Mike Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Co-Chair, Psych Congress PA Institute, discuss practical strategies for incorporating nutrition and exercise recommendations into psychiatric...
Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, Psych Congress Steering Committee Member, and Mike Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, Co-Chair, Psych Congress PA Institute, discuss practical strategies for incorporating nutrition and exercise recommendations into psychiatric...
Arwen Podesta, MD, DFAPA, Psych...
10/29/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Michael Asbach and Arwen Podesta
Clinical Pearls
Addressing Lifestyle Factors in Major Depressive Disorder
10/23/2026
Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C; Arwen Podesta, MD
How can clinicians incorporate lifestyle interventions into major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment alongside pharmacotherapy?
How can clinicians incorporate lifestyle interventions into major depressive disorder (MDD) treatment alongside pharmacotherapy?
How can clinicians incorporate...
10/23/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Pearls
Exploring the Role of Dual-Mechanism and Multimodal Antidepressants in MDD Treatment
10/13/2026
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, APRN, MSN
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explores the role that dual-mechanism and multimodal medications may play in individualized major depressive disorder (MDD) care.
Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC, explores the role that dual-mechanism and multimodal medications may play in individualized major depressive disorder (MDD) care.
Kristian Dambrino, DNP,...
10/13/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Timothy Wilens, MD
Clinical Pearls
Recognizing ADHD in High-Performing Adults
10/07/2026
Timothy Wilens, MD
Timothy Wilens, MD, discusses the unique challenges in assessing and diagnosing ADHD in high-performing adults.
Timothy Wilens, MD, discusses the unique challenges in assessing and diagnosing ADHD in high-performing adults.
Timothy Wilens, MD, discusses...
10/07/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC
Quiz
Antidepressant Selection in MDD
10/01/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall how Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommends selecting an initial antidepressant for major depressive disorder (MDD)?
Can you recall how Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, recommends selecting an initial antidepressant for major depressive disorder (MDD)?
Can you recall how Desiree...
10/01/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Hara Oyedeji, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSEd
Clinical Pearls
Improving Sleep-Wake Assessment in Major Depressive Disorder
09/29/2026
Hara Oyedeji, APRN, PHMNP-BC, MS Ed
Hara Oyedeji, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSEd, provides an overview of the relationship between sleep-wake disruptions and major depressive disorder (MDD).
Hara Oyedeji, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MSEd, provides an overview of the relationship between sleep-wake disruptions and major depressive disorder (MDD).
Hara Oyedeji, DNP, PMHNP-BC,...
09/29/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Expert insights quiz featuring Julie Carbray
Expert Insights Quiz
Adjunctive Treatment Dosing in MDD
09/25/2026
Test your clinical knowledge with this quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge with this quiz!
Test your clinical knowledge...
09/25/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Clinical Pearls
Adjunctive MDD Treatment: Matching the Strategy to the Patient
09/24/2026
Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN
In this video, Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, Co-Chair, Psych Congress NP Institute, discusses factors that can guide treatment selection, including adverse-effect profiles, neurotransmitter activity, patient needs, and medication access.
In this video, Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, Co-Chair, Psych Congress NP Institute, discusses factors that can guide treatment selection, including adverse-effect profiles, neurotransmitter activity, patient needs, and medication access.
In this video, Julie Carbray,...
09/24/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Clinical Pearls
When Is It Time to Adjust Treatment for MDD?
09/22/2026
Julie Carbray PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
In this video, Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, discusses how persistent difficulties with motivation, cognition, relationships, and day-to-day functioning can signal an inadequate treatment response in MDD.
In this video, Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAAN, discusses how persistent difficulties with motivation, cognition, relationships, and day-to-day functioning can signal an inadequate treatment response in MDD.
In this video, Julie Carbray,...
09/22/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute

Great Exchanges Podcast Series

Chepke and Penn
Podcasts
NP Notes: Research and Future Directions (MDD Episode 8)
03/28/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes back guest Andrew Penn to discuss the current and future directions of major depressive disorder (MDD) research.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes back guest Andrew Penn to discuss the current and future directions of major depressive disorder (MDD) research.
In this episode, host Craig...
03/28/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
Penn and Carbray
Podcasts
NP Notes: Support for Families and Caregivers (SCZ Episode 8)
03/28/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes back guest Julie Carbray to discuss methods and recommendations to support families and caregivers in schizophrenia.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes back guest Julie Carbray to discuss methods and recommendations to support families and caregivers in schizophrenia.
In this episode, host Craig...
03/28/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
Chepke and Penn
Podcasts
NP Notes: Leveraging the Extended Care Team (MDD Episode 7)
03/28/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, CNS, APRN-BC
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Andrew Penn to discuss considerations for the extended depression care team.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Andrew Penn to discuss considerations for the extended depression care team.
In this episode, host Craig...
03/28/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
Chepke and Cabray
Podcasts
NP Notes: Research and Future Directions (SCZ Episode 7)
03/27/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Julie Carbray to discuss the current and future directions of schizophrenia research.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Julie Carbray to discuss the current and future directions of schizophrenia research.
In this episode, host Craig...
03/27/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
Craig Chepke + Amber Hoberg
Podcasts
NP Notes: Educating the Schizophrenia Care Team (SCZ Episode 5)
03/12/2025
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Amber Hoberg to discuss methods to educate schizophrenia care teams.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Amber Hoberg to discuss methods to educate schizophrenia care teams.
In this episode, host Craig...
03/12/2025
Psych Congress NP Institute
Chepke and Matthews
Podcasts
NP Notes: Treatment Approaches for Schizophrenia (SCZ Episode 4)
11/25/2024
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Desiree Matthews to discuss treatment approaches for schizophrenia.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Desiree Matthews to discuss treatment approaches for schizophrenia.
In this episode, host Craig...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute
Chepke and Kempf
Podcasts
NP Notes: Consequences of Schizophrenia Relapse (SCZ Episode 3)
11/25/2024
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Brooke Kempf, MSN, PMHNP-BC
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Brooke Kempf to discuss the consequences of schizophrenia relapse for patients.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Brooke Kempf to discuss the consequences of schizophrenia relapse for patients.
In this episode, host Craig...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute
Chepke and Matthews
Podcasts
NP Notes: Patient Burden of Schizophrenia (SCZ Episode 2)
11/25/2024
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Desiree Matthews to discuss the patient burden of schizophrenia.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Desiree Matthews to discuss the patient burden of schizophrenia.
In this episode, host Craig...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute
Chepke and Kempf
Podcasts
NP Notes: Overview of Schizophrenia (SCZ Episode 1)
11/25/2024
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Brooke Kempf, MSN, PMHNP-BC
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Brooke Kempf to discuss the etiology, symptoms, and diagnosis of schizophrenia.
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Brooke Kempf to discuss the etiology, symptoms, and diagnosis of schizophrenia.
In this episode, host Craig...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute
Chepke and Emerson
Podcasts
NP Notes: Development of Treatment-Resistant Depression (MDD Episode 4)
11/25/2024
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA; Margaret Emerson, DNP, APRN, PHMNP-BC
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Margaret Emerson to discuss the evolution of major depressive disorder (MDD) to treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
In this episode, host Craig Chepke welcomes guest Margaret Emerson to discuss the evolution of major depressive disorder (MDD) to treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
In this episode, host Craig...
11/25/2024
Psych Congress NP Institute

Psych Congress Portfolio of Events

Meeting Coverage

Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC.
Clinical Insights
Determining If Your Patient Needs Treatment for Tardive Dyskinesia
02/02/2024
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, discusses the importance of consider patient life disruptions alongside AIMS scale scores when weighing treatment for tardive dyskinesia.
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, discusses the importance of consider patient life disruptions alongside AIMS scale scores when weighing treatment for tardive dyskinesia.
Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC,...
02/02/2024
Psych Congress Network
Drs Podesta and Carbray
Clinical Insights
Navigating Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use: Effective Treatments and Clinician-Patient Communication
01/16/2024
Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN; Arwen Podesta, MD
Drs Carbray and Podesta examine available treatments, recommended strategies, and how clinicians can better communicate with patients with this comorbidity.
Drs Carbray and Podesta examine available treatments, recommended strategies, and how clinicians can better communicate with patients with this comorbidity.
Drs Carbray and Podesta examine...
01/16/2024
Psych Congress Network
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Insights
Clinical Pearls to Enhance Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
01/10/2024
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia...
01/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
Clinical Insights
Upgrading Screeners for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
01/09/2024
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, discusses how to better screen for bipolar disorder and her tips for clinicians working with this patient population.
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, discusses how to better screen for bipolar disorder and her tips for clinicians working with this patient population.
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC,...
01/09/2024
Psych Congress Network
Dr Julie Carbray
Clinical Insights
Which medications should be avoided when treating bipolar disorder?
12/14/2023
Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN
Join Dr Carbray as she dissects the efficacy landscape of certain medications, uncovers contraindications and considerations for certain populations, and why these drugs might not be the go-to choices as first-line mood stabilizers.
Join Dr Carbray as she dissects the efficacy landscape of certain medications, uncovers contraindications and considerations for certain populations, and why these drugs might not be the go-to choices as first-line mood stabilizers.
Join Dr Carbray as she dissects...
12/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
Nurse Hoberg
Clinical Insights
Navigating Bipolar Disorder in the Elderly: Understanding Unique Symptoms and Challenges
11/16/2023
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, shares key insights, revealing a surprising protective aspect that aging brings.
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, shares key insights, revealing a surprising protective aspect that aging brings.
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, shares...
11/16/2023
Psych Congress Network
Desiree Matthews
Clinical Insights
Navigating Medication Side Effects in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
09/19/2023
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, on medication side effects and how she works with patients to avoid the dealbreakers. 
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, on medication side effects and how she works with patients to avoid the dealbreakers. 
Desiree Matthews, PHMNP-BC, on...
09/19/2023
Psych Congress Network
Dr Craig Chepke
Clinical Insights
Conquering Challenges When Working With Bipolar Disorder
09/14/2023
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Dr Craig Chepke discusses the difficulties of working with patients with bipolar disorder.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses the difficulties of working with patients with bipolar disorder.
Dr Craig Chepke discusses the...
09/14/2023
Psych Congress Network
Dr Mattingly and Nurse Judd
Clinical Insights
Common Barriers to ADHD Recognition
08/05/2023
Greg Mattingly, MD; Elizabeth Judd, NP, MHS
Dr Mattingly and Nurse Judd discuss the complexities of ADHD diagnosis.
Dr Mattingly and Nurse Judd discuss the complexities of ADHD diagnosis.
Dr Mattingly and Nurse Judd...
08/05/2023
Psych Congress Network
Why are clinicians wary of antipsychotic use in MDD treatment?
Expert Insights Quiz
Why do clinicians tend to underuse antipsychotics in the treatment of MDD?
07/27/2023
Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA
Time for a pop quiz!
Time for a pop quiz!
Time for a pop quiz!
07/27/2023
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