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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.
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & The Evolving Healthcare…
[WEBINAR] January 21, 2022 | 12pm ET – Hear how the pandemic has affected patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, including access to long-acting injectable antipsychotics.
The Use Of Digital Tools For Serious Mental Illness And Substance…
[WEBINAR] January 26, 2022 | 12pm ET – Join us for a discussion on the unmet treatment needs in serious mental illness & substance use disorder. Explore how digital technologies may help to address these needs by reviewing tools currently used to help manage depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, & substance use.
Call To Action: The Need For Stigma Awareness In Healthcare Profession
[WEBINAR] March 9, 2022 | 12pm ET – Panelists from medical, pharmacy, & psychology academic settings will discuss how mental health is addressed in their respective curricula, highlight opportunities to address self-stigma, & share resources available to those involved with healthcare professional education.
Having The Snooze Blues? State Of The Science On Sleep In Mood Disord
[WEBINAR] March 23, 2022 | 12pm ET – Did you know an estimated 40% of individuals among the general and healthcare populations have reported sleep problems because of the COVID pandemic, with certain gender and ethnic groups being impacted at a disproportionate rate?
Featured Resources
Epidemic Within A Pandemic: An Addictionologist’s Response To The Surge Of Substance Use Disorders In The Wake Of COVID-19
Interview January 10, 2022
In this interview and presentation, Dr. Taca describes the unparalleled challenges in addiction treatment that are being driven by the pandemic, and how clinicians and the healthcare system are responding to the call. Download Slidedeck Arturo Taca, MDPsychiatrist and Medical Director, INSynergy Treatment Center, St Louis, MOChief Medical Officer,…
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10% Of New York Children On Medicaid Received New Community-Based Behavioral Health Services
ArticleJanuary 10, 2022About 10% of New York children eligible for a new set of Medicaid community-based behavioral health services actually received them… -
Schizophrenia & Dementia Dual Diagnosis Increased After CMS Reporting Requirement For Nursing Home Antipsychotic Prescriptions
ArticleJanuary 3, 2022After the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) began requiring public reporting of nursing home antipsychotic use, the proportion… -
Treatment Adherence In Mental Health
Downloadable ResourceDecember 10, 2021A downloadable and shareable resource collating key information and resources available through PsychU.org that address the topic of treatment adherence…
Epidemic Within A Pandemic: An Addictionologist’s Response To The Surge Of Substance Use Disorders In The Wake Of COVID-19
Interview January 10, 2022
In this interview and presentation, Dr. Taca describes the unparalleled challenges in addiction treatment that are being driven by the pandemic, and how clinicians and the healthcare system are responding to the call. Download Slidedeck Arturo Taca, MDPsychiatrist and Medical Director, INSynergy Treatment Center, St Louis, MOChief Medical Officer,…
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Behavioral Health Referrals In The Time Of COVID
ArticleDecember 20, 2021One of the consistent themes in discussions with executives of behavioral health treatment programs is that there is more demand… -
CDC Adds Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia To High-Risk COVID-19 List
ArticleNovember 29, 2021On October 14, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added bipolar disorder and schizophrenia to the… -
Children’s Mental Health National State Of Emergency Declared By Associations For Pediatricians, Child Psychiatrists & Children’s Hospitals
ArticleNovember 22, 2021On October 19, 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children’s Hospital Association…View COVID-19 Resource Library
Technology In Mental Health: Role Of The Treatment Team
On-Demand Webinar September 14, 2021
Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. Many providers are adopting digital health solutions to increase their ability to provide efficient and effective care to the patients they serve. In this webinar, Dr. Dan Karlin, MD and Dr….
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Antidepressant Use, & Hemorrhagic Stroke In Young Men & Women: A Discussion Of Article Findings With Pharmacy Corner Advisor, Megan Ehret
InterviewSeptember 1, 2021The focus of the article review is on the findings and implications of this January 2021 article from Stroke©. The… -
What’s Next For Consumers & Therapists? Less Choice, Fewer Offices, More Tech…
ArticleAugust 30, 2021The pandemic has brought many changes that are top of mind for executive teams of health and human service organizations—new… -
Digital Technologies For Bipolar Disorder
VideoJuly 22, 2021Please join us for this discussion providing an overview of the use of digital technologies in bipolar disorder. Dr Goulding…View This Month's Spotlight
Prompt Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment Helps Reduce Total Cost Of Care Over Subsequent Two Years
Article December 27, 2021
Evernorth consumers diagnosed with behavioral health conditions who received from three to 19 outpatient treatment visits within 90 days after diagnosis had fewer visits to the emergency department and fewer inpatient admissions over the next two years, which reduced their overall cost of care compared to consumers with similar diagnoses…
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Behavioral Health Referrals In The Time Of COVID
ArticleDecember 20, 2021One of the consistent themes in discussions with executives of behavioral health treatment programs is that there is more demand… -
New Intensive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Is Nearly 80% Effective In Treating Depression
ArticleDecember 13, 2021A new, intensive, individualized type of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is nearly 80% effective in treating depression. After five days… -
Treatment Adherence In Mental Health
Downloadable ResourceDecember 10, 2021A downloadable and shareable resource collating key information and resources available through PsychU.org that address the topic of treatment adherence…View Resource Library
The Next Crisis: Major Depressive Disorder – Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For October
Interview October 1, 2021
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting approximately 8% of American adults in a given year. Despite the high prevalence of depression, it is often not adequately managed. In this interview, Dr. Megan Ehret, PsychU’s Pharmacist Corner Section Advisor, briefly discusses the role of the pharmacist in…
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Children & Adolescents Experiencing Double The Rate Of Depression & Anxiety Due To COVID-19
ArticleSeptember 20, 2021During 2020, about 25.2% of youth globally experienced clinically elevated depression symptoms and 20.5% experienced anxiety. These rates are double… -
Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Fact Sheet
Downloadable ResourceJuly 12, 2021This infographic provides information on recognizing when anxiety becomes prominent in clinical depression and how to take steps toward getting… -
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…View The Major Depressive Disorder Library
CDC Adds Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia To High-Risk COVID-19 List
Article November 29, 2021
On October 14, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added bipolar disorder and schizophrenia to the list of high-risk underlying medical conditions that are associated with higher risk of severe illness due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These conditions were added to the list based on…
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Digital Technologies For Bipolar Disorder
VideoJuly 22, 2021Please join us for this discussion providing an overview of the use of digital technologies in bipolar disorder. Dr Goulding… -
Characterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
On-Demand WebinarMay 14, 2021This webinar reviews the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options…. -
Webinar Summary – Mental Health Journey: Voices From Individuals With Lived Experience On Self-Disclosure, Recovery, & Hope
ArticleMay 13, 2021This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results,…View The Bipolar Library
Schizophrenia & Dementia Dual Diagnosis Increased After CMS Reporting Requirement For Nursing Home Antipsychotic Prescriptions
Article January 3, 2022
After the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) began requiring public reporting of nursing home antipsychotic use, the proportion of residents with different forms of dementia also diagnosed with schizophrenia increased. Between 2011 and 2017, the likelihood of having a schizophrenia diagnosis increased 1.9 percentage points among residents with…
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Still A Ways To Go
ArticleDecember 20, 2021Treatment of serious mental illnesses has improved over the course of time—but there is still a long way to go…. -
Illinois Medicaid Expands Access To Long-Acting Injectable Medications
ArticleDecember 9, 2021Illinois Medicaid Expands Access To Long-Acting Injectable Medications Provisions included in the Illinois annual Medicaid omnibus legislation require the medical… -
New Innovations In The Treatment Of Schizophrenia: Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For December
InterviewDecember 9, 2021Schizophrenia is one of the most complex and difficult to treat disorders. Despite the several treatments already available for schizophrenia,…View The Schizophrenia Library
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10 Integration Models Reshaping Behavioral Health Delivery
Downloadable Resource January 18, 2022The types of integration models affect service lines, revenue, margins, and sustainability for providers and the patients they serve. Here are the top 10 models of integration that are emerging in the U.S. health and human services field.
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The 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services Infographic
Article January 18, 2022Learn more about the aspects of inclusivity in mental health services by downloading this infographic that was based on “The 12 Steps to Inclusivity in Mental Health Services” series. Download Infographic Watch Part 1 Watch Part 2 Watch Part 3 Watch Part 4
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Fact Sheet: The Eight Dimensions Of Wellness
Downloadable Resource January 18, 2022Wellness is a self-defined balance of healthy habits such as eating well, sleeping, being productive, and participating in meaningful activities. There are eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational, and social. This fact sheet will define the eight dimensions of wellness, provides examples of behaviors that…
The 8 Million Virtual Behavioral Health Visits
Article January 10, 2022
I did take note that CVS just passed eight million virtual behavioral health visits in 2021. The article reminded me of the quote “A million here and a million there and pretty soon we are talking about real money,” from the late U. S. Sen. Everett McKinley Dirksen. It seems…
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CMS Says State Medicaid Programs Can Cover Audio-Only Telehealth
ArticleJanuary 10, 2022On December 6, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that state Medicaid programs can reimburse for… -
Large Employer Health Plans Increasingly Focus On Hybrid Care Models & Expanding Mental Health Service Access
ArticleJanuary 10, 2022Large employers are designing their self-funded health plans for 2022 to integrate virtual and in-person services, and to expand access… -
Shared Decision Making & Patient Empowerment In The Digital Age: A Conversation Between A Clinician & Patient Advocate Part 2: Patient Engagement Through Technology (2-Part Series)
On-Demand WebinarNovember 30, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of ways to empower patients. Shared decision making is one patient…View The Technology Library
Helping Friends Understand Your Mental Health Condition
Interview April 29, 2021
This interview, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), with Linea Johnson, highlights Ms. Johnson’s lived experience with friends who may or may not understand what you’re going through with a mood disorder. Listen To The Interview Provided by permission of the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). To…
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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
The 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services Infographic
Article January 18, 2022
Learn more about the aspects of inclusivity in mental health services by downloading this infographic that was based on “The 12 Steps to Inclusivity in Mental Health Services” series. Download Infographic Watch Part 1 Watch Part 2 Watch Part 3 Watch Part 4
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Medical Homes Associated With Higher Likelihood Of Receiving ‘Guideline-Concordant’ Care For Chronic Health Conditions
ArticleDecember 27, 2021Consumer-centered medical homes are associated with a higher likelihood of receiving “guideline-concordant” care for chronic health conditions. Consumer-centered medical home… -
Prompt Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment Helps Reduce Total Cost Of Care Over Subsequent Two Years
ArticleDecember 27, 2021Evernorth consumers diagnosed with behavioral health conditions who received from three to 19 outpatient treatment visits within 90 days after… -
Mental Health Rehospitalizations At Acute Care Children’s Hospital Within 90 Days Are 26% More Likely Among Black Children
ArticleDecember 20, 2021Following children’s hospitalizations at acute care non-psychiatric children’s hospitals for a mental health diagnosis, the likelihood of rehospitalization within 90…View The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Library
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
Downloadable Resource May 27, 2021
Administration time: 10–15 minutes Main purpose: To assess the severity of symptoms of anxiety Population Adults, adolescents and children The HAM-A was one of the first rating scales developed to measure the severity of anxiety symptoms, and is still widely used today in both clinical and research settings. The scale…
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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
The Frameworks in Health and Quality programs are born out of OPDC's dedication to provide leading insights in the diseases we treat and education about optimal management of these diseases. Each program provides a set of educational resources for payers, members of care teams, and patients and their caregivers. These resources emphasize patient wellness and educate about the disease and ways to manage it.
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State Of The Union: A Critical Look At The Policy & Legislation Impacting U.S. Behavioral Health Care
On-Demand WebinarDecember 13, 2018Changes in delivery and reimbursement for mental health services were abundant in 2018, spurred by a combination of state and… -
Tackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To Engagement
On-Demand WebinarNovember 7, 2018Given the growing demand and shrinking availability of clinical professionals – both psychiatrists and allied health providers such as social workers… -
Where Can I Find Help For My Mental Health Condition?
Downloadable ResourceSeptember 19, 2018This resource provides a list of national organizations that support consumers with mental health conditions by providing resources, services, and…View Frameworks in Health & Quality Page
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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
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