Improving Mental Health Care… Together
PsychU is a free community and online resource library for mental health. Our members share one simple belief: enhanced information, increased collaboration, and ongoing discussion will lead to improved mental health care and patient outcomes for individuals with mental illness.
Introduction To LGBTQIA+ Populations, Mental Health Disparities…
[WEBINAR] June 29, 2021 | 12pm ET – Join the discussion on what it means to be LGBTQIA+ identified. Learn about many of the mental health disparities experienced by LGBTQIA+ populations & the barriers that impact their care. Our speakers will provide insights to identify approaches that provide culturally competent & affirming care for LGBTQIA+ populations.
Building Better Beings: PsychU Supporting Organizations Share Wellnes
[WEBINAR] July 14, 2021 | 12pm ET – Stress and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the critical issues of mental health and burnout to the forefront for health care professionals, their patients, and their communities. With wide recognition and acceptance of mental health needs, there is now a great opportunity to share, learn, and practice a host of wellness strategies.
Employer Role In Employee Mental Health & Wellness
[WEBINAR] July 21, 2021 | 12pm & 3pm ET – Join in this exciting panel discussion, Dr. Ken Duckworth and Dr. Don Fowls will discuss the role of employers in the healthcare landscape as well as the impact and opportunities for employers on employee mental health and wellness.
Transforming Mental Health Care In The US: A Discussion On The RAND…
[WEBINAR] August 4, 2021 | 12pm ET – In 2019, while nearly 1 in 5 Americans had a mental illness, only 45% of those people received any mental health treatment. This translates to unmet need for more than 30 million Americans. Join us for review & discussion on the findings and recommendations of the report in a lively conversational Q&A format.
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Featured Resources
What Role Can LAIs Play In Early-Phase Schizophrenia?
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Neuroimaging Updates In Schizophrenia & The Future Of Precision Medicine: An Interview With Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham
VideoJune 15, 2021Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham will provide updates on the use of neuroimaging in Schizophrenia. She will focus on the recent findings… -
Motivational Interviewing & Goal-Setting With Patients
VideoJune 18, 2021Deep dive into steps designed to help motivate patients to take action towards meeting their goals. -
Pharmacist Role in Managing Patients with Opioid Use Disorders (OUD)
VideoJune 3, 2021In this presentation, Bethany DiPaula, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP addresses the progression of the opioid epidemic, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic…
18% Of Older Adults Report Worsening Mental Health During COVID-19
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Medicaid Behavioral Health Use During COVID-19 Dropped 34% For Children & 22% For Adults
ArticleJune 14, 2021Between March 2020 through October 2020 during the U.S. coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, Medicaid behavioral health utilization… -
Over 40% Of Military Veterans Experienced Psychological Improvement During The Pandemic
ArticleMay 24, 2021During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, about 43.3% of U.S. veterans experienced positive psychological changes or post-traumatic… -
The Importance Of Housing For Individuals With Mental Illness
InterviewMay 21, 2021The presentation entitled “The Importance of Housing for Individuals with Mental Illness” with speaker Kathy Day helps bring light to…View COVID-19 Resource Library
NAMI: You Are Not Alone
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Perspectives On International Guidelines for Depression: Follow-Up Question & Answer Discussion With Dr. Sagar Parikh
InterviewMay 11, 2021In April, PsychU brought you our first global panel event focusing on perspectives surrounding international depression guidelines. As a follow-up… -
A Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer & A Clinical Provider (ROPA Series Part 1)
On-Demand WebinarJanuary 12, 2021Recovery is possible for most individuals living with a mental health condition and this is a process that can improve… -
Perspectives On International Guidelines For Depression
On-Demand WebinarApril 14, 2021Clinical depression is a challenging diagnosis across the world. International Consensus Guidelines have been developed by key thought leaders to…
Psychotherapies For Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia
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Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan Series: Youth Mental Health – Stats & Supporting Organizations Infographic
VideoMay 24, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May has been designated as… -
Suicide Rate Among Female Nurses Is Double The General Female Population Rate
ArticleMay 24, 2021Between 2017 and 2018, the suicide rate among female nurses in the U.S. was almost double that of the general… -
The Impact Of COVID-19 On Mental Health Across The Lifespan: Older Adults
InterviewMay 18, 2021COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted the older adult population, placing additional complications on an already underfunded and resource-limited geriatric mental health…
Mental Health Across The Lifespan: Late Life Depression
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Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 Toolkit
Downloadable ResourceMay 7, 2021Mental Health America (MHA) started Mental Health Month in 1949 to communicate the importance of mental health to overall health. MHA… -
Decreases In Exercise Closely Linked With Higher Rates Of Depression During COVID-19
ArticleApril 26, 2021Decreases in exercise are closely linked with higher rates of depression during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). From March to July… -
B4Stage4 – Where To Get Help
Downloadable ResourceApril 15, 2021When you’ve decided to seek help for a possible mental health condition, knowing what resources are available and where to…View The Major Depressive Disorder Library
Focus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
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Discussion Of Identifying Profiles Of Patients With Bipolar I Disorder Who Would Benefit From Maintenance Therapy With A Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic
InterviewApril 26, 2021Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA; Joseph F. Goldberg, MD participated in a recent roundtable meeting, discussing the use of long-acting… -
A Shot For Bipolar I Disorder? Identifying Appropriate Patient Profiles For Maintenance Therapy With Long Acting Injectable Medications
On-Demand WebinarMarch 30, 2021Bipolar I Disorder is a chronic mental health condition. Recurrence of mood episodes and functional deterioration are related. A question… -
The STARR Coalition Seeks To Destigmatize Mental Health Research Through Innovative Initiatives & Programs
InterviewMarch 29, 2021Join Luke Kramer, Executive Director of the Starr Coalition, as he discusses stigma involved in mental health research, goals for…View The Bipolar Library
What Role Can LAIs Play In Early-Phase Schizophrenia?
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Motivational Interviewing & Goal-Setting With Patients
VideoJune 18, 2021Deep dive into steps designed to help motivate patients to take action towards meeting their goals. -
Neuroimaging Updates In Schizophrenia & The Future Of Precision Medicine: An Interview With Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham
VideoJune 15, 2021Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham will provide updates on the use of neuroimaging in Schizophrenia. She will focus on the recent findings… -
Suicide Rates Lower Among People Using Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics Than Those Taking Oral Antipsychotics
ArticleJune 7, 2021Suicide rates are lower among those using long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAI) than those taking oral antipsychotics of the same compounds….View The Schizophrenia Library
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What Role Can LAIs Play In Early-Phase Schizophrenia?
Video June 23, 2021Understand the holistic causes of relapse, including thinking and acting long-term, emotional challenges, and adherence and review possible ways to avoid deterioration of functioning, relapse, and rehospitalization.
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Psychiatric Advance Directive Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource June 22, 2021This is a downloadable text document on Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD). This material is expected to serve as an introductory resource for patients and caregivers on PAD. The goal is to provide a general idea of what is a PAD and who may benefit from it. Additionally, the document will…
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Motivational Interviewing & Goal-Setting With Patients
Video June 18, 2021Deep dive into steps designed to help motivate patients to take action towards meeting their goals.
How Virtual Behavioral Health Organizations “Fit” In the Health Care Ecosystem
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Digital Is Hot & Mental Health Is Hotter
ArticleMay 10, 2021“In a few years, we won’t really be talking about digital health as its own thing. I think digital will… -
Ohio Medicaid Makes COVID-19 Telehealth Rules Permanent
ArticleMay 10, 2021The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) recently implemented new rules to make permanent the state’s temporary expansion of telehealth during… -
Digital Technologies For Schizophrenia
InterviewMarch 22, 2021Dr. Brian Kirkpatrick, MD, MSPH, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine,…View The Technology Library
Helping Friends Understand Your Mental Health Condition
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Social Cognitive Impairment Similar In Schizophrenia & Autism
ArticleApril 19, 2021Those with “schizophrenia spectrum disorders” (SSDs) and those with “autism spectrum disorder” (ASD) have similar levels of social cognitive impairment…. -
Frequent Psychiatric Hospitalization Is Highest Among Those With Schizophrenia
ArticleApril 19, 2021The odds of becoming a “high utilizer” of psychiatric hospital services are highest among those with schizophrenia, at 111% higher…. -
Perspectives On International Guidelines for Depression: Follow-Up Question & Answer Discussion With Dr. Sagar Parikh
InterviewMay 11, 2021In April, PsychU brought you our first global panel event focusing on perspectives surrounding international depression guidelines. As a follow-up…View The Care Coordination Library
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Addressing The Needs Of The Asian Community In Mental Health – An Interview With Paul Gionfriddo
InterviewMay 5, 2021In this interview, Drs. Becky Wong, PharmD, MBA and Mariko Kobayashi, PhD Otsuka Medical Science Liaison, sat down with Paul… -
Denver STAR Program Reduces Police Calls for Service By Nearly 1%
ArticleMarch 29, 2021The city of Denver Colorado has reported that the first six months of the city’s Support Team Assisted Response (STAR)… -
The STARR Coalition Seeks To Destigmatize Mental Health Research Through Innovative Initiatives & Programs
InterviewMarch 29, 2021Join Luke Kramer, Executive Director of the Starr Coalition, as he discusses stigma involved in mental health research, goals for…View The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Library
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
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Focus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
InterviewMay 1, 2021May 2021 – Bipolar Disorder Update for Primary Care – the Rapid Mood Screener Roland Larkin, PhD, MBA interviews PsychU’s… -
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Downloadable ResourceMarch 2, 2021Studies show that postpartum depression (PPD) affects at least 10 percent of women and that many depressed mothers do not… -
Tracking Pathophysiological Processes In Alzheimer’s Disease: An Updated Hypothetical Model Of Dynamic Biomarkers
ArticleNovember 23, 2020Key Messages Temporal and sequential pattern of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers presents a framework for in-vivo staging of disease progression….View The Psychiatric Scales Collection
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COVID—What We Know Is A Moving Target
ArticleDecember 21, 2020This week, we heard some good and bad news about COVID-19. On November 9, Pfizer announced that the vaccine it… -
A Resource For Caregivers Understanding Major Depressive Disorder
Downloadable ResourceAugust 5, 2016This brochure discusses the role caregivers play in helping people with MDD. It explains how MDD can impact their loved… -
“Stigma: A Guidebook For Action” Summary Of Health Scotland Resource
Downloadable ResourceDecember 27, 2016Health Scotland, a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre, commissioned “Stigma: A Guidebook For Action” to combat mental illness stigma…View Frameworks in Health & Quality Page
REQUEST A PRESENTATION
Request a free educational program for your organization or region today! These customizable PsychU presentations are available both online and in-person, and cover a range of topics including: schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, care coordination, quality standards, and more.
Top Requested Presentations
The Neuropsychiatric Inventory: Development & Applications
Diagnostic & Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders–Fifth Edition (DSM-5): Key Updates VS DSM-IV-TR
Distinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
Learning Tracks
Not sure where to start on the thousands of resources in the PsychU library? PsychU has created learning tracks to give community members a resource guide! Pick a learning track, review the materials outlined, and complete the Test Your Knowledge questions to participate in a resource ‘crash-course’ on one of the topics listed below.
Our Supporting Organizations
Through the exchange of information, experience, and ideas, PsychU aims to shift the current trajectory of mental health care and improve the future outlook for individuals with mental illnesses. The following organizations share this vision, and stand alongside PsychU as contributing partners and supporters.
