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Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Pearls
Coordinating Treatment for ADHD and Psychiatric Comorbidities
08/05/2026
Julie Carbray PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN
Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, walks clinicians through key treatment considerations for patients with ADHD and highly prevalent psychiatric comorbidities.
Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, walks clinicians through key treatment considerations for patients with ADHD and highly prevalent psychiatric comorbidities.
Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC,...
08/05/2026
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Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry
Clinical Pearls
When to Adjust or Augment Antidepressant Treatment in MDD
07/31/2026
Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, CAQ
In this video, Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, shares her approach to deciding when to augment rather than switch antidepressant therapy. 
In this video, Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry, shares her approach to deciding when to augment rather than switch antidepressant therapy. 
In this video, Erin Crown, MHS,...
07/31/2026
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Brooke Kempf, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC
Quiz
Psychotic Features in MDD
07/29/2026
Maria Mantas
How do psychotic features present in major depressive disorder (MDD)? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
How do psychotic features present in major depressive disorder (MDD)? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
How do psychotic features...
07/29/2026
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Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Quiz
Minimizing Stimulant Misuse Risk via Telehealth
07/17/2026
Maria Mantas
Can you recall Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC's recommended strategy to help reduce the risk of stimulant misuse when treating patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth?
Can you recall Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC's recommended strategy to help reduce the risk of stimulant misuse when treating patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth?
Can you recall Amber Hoberg,...
07/17/2026
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Taylor Crews, PMHNP
Clinical Pearls
Tailoring ADHD Care by Developmental Stage
07/08/2026
Taylor Crews, APRN, PMHNP-BC
In this video, Psych Congress Elevate New & Emerging Voice Taylor Crews, PMHNP-BC, discusses her approach to assessing and treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan.
In this video, Psych Congress Elevate New & Emerging Voice Taylor Crews, PMHNP-BC, discusses her approach to assessing and treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan.
In this video, Psych Congress...
07/08/2026
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Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY
Clinical Pearls
Clinical Strategies for Distinguishing ADHD From Common Psychiatric Comorbidities
06/10/2026
Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY
Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, Steering Committee Partner, Psych Congress, offers an overview of the practical tools she uses to distinguish ADHD from other psychiatric disorders in clinical practice.
Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY, Steering Committee Partner, Psych Congress, offers an overview of the practical tools she uses to distinguish ADHD from other psychiatric disorders in clinical practice.
Jo Hughes, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PSY,...
06/10/2026
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Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Quiz
Stimulant vs Nonstimulant ADHD Treatment
05/28/2026
Maria Mantas
What are the key differences between stimulant and nonstimulant options for ADHD treatment? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
What are the key differences between stimulant and nonstimulant options for ADHD treatment? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
What are the key differences...
05/28/2026
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Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Pearls
Key Considerations for Prescribing ADHD Stimulants via Telehealth
05/26/2026
Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, discusses key factors that clinicians should keep in mind when prescribing stimulant treatment for ADHD via telehealth.
Psych Congress Steering Committee member Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, discusses key factors that clinicians should keep in mind when prescribing stimulant treatment for ADHD via telehealth.
Psych Congress Steering...
05/26/2026
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Brittany Albright, MD, MPH, and Kristian Dambrino, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Faculty Insights Quiz
Psychiatric and Medical Mimics in MDD
04/14/2026
Maria Mantas
Test your knowledge of MDD mimics with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge of MDD mimics with this quick quiz!
Test your knowledge of MDD...
04/14/2026
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Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Insights
Optimizing ADHD Outcomes With Stimulant and Non-Stimulant Options
03/31/2026
Julie Carbray PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN
Psych Congress NP Institute Co-Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, explains key differences in stimulant and non-stimulant treatment options for ADHD.
Psych Congress NP Institute Co-Chair Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, explains key differences in stimulant and non-stimulant treatment options for ADHD.
Psych Congress NP Institute...
03/31/2026
Psych Congress NP Institute
Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Insights
Addressing Side Effects: Advances in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
10/28/2025
Julie A. Carbray, PhD, APRN
Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, APRN, discusses how emerging therapies for bipolar disorder differ from traditional mood stabilizers, including improved tolerability and reduced side effects.
Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC, APRN, discusses how emerging therapies for bipolar disorder differ from traditional mood stabilizers, including improved tolerability and reduced side effects.
Julie Carbray, PhD, PMHNP-BC,...
10/28/2025
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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