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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
Spotlight On Minority Mental Health Month: A Conversation With Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr.
Video July 23, 2021
PsychU invites you to join the conversation with Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr. as he discusses some of the challenges encountered in the delivery of behavioral health care in minority populations. Dr. Higgins shares his personal story and professional experiences and offers practical tips for the practitioner on the front…
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Workplace Mental Health
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Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Follow-Up Q&A
VideoJuly 15, 2021In this follow-up to the webinar, Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The… -
2021 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
Downloadable ResourceJuly 6, 2021Formally recognized in June 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to the unique… -
NAMI: Mental Health Care Matters
Downloadable ResourceJuly 1, 2021Mental health treatment-therapy, medication and self-care, have made recovery a reality for most people experiencing mental illness. Although taking the…
Behavioral Health Prevalence Up 50% & Claims Drop By 8%
Article July 26, 2021
The number of individuals with behavioral health needs in 2020 and 2021 was about 50% higher compared to 2019, before the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) public health emergency. Total claims for behavioral health services decreased by 8% in 2020 compared to 2019. Three times more people reported symptoms of anxiety or…
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Keeping Your “High Performers” From Burnout
ArticleJune 21, 2021Burnout is a word we’ve heard often in the past 14 months. In one 2021 study across different industries, age groups, and experience levels,… -
February 2021 First Drop In Telehealth Utilization Since September 2020; Mental Health Accounts For Over Half Of Sessions
ArticleJune 21, 2021Between January and February 2021, the number of telehealth claims per month from commercially insured individuals in the United States… -
18% Of Older Adults Report Worsening Mental Health During COVID-19
ArticleJune 14, 2021For adults aged 50 to 80, 18% reported their mental health was worse during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public…View COVID-19 Resource Library
NAMI: You Are Not Alone
Downloadable Resource May 1, 2021
Million of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) developed “You are NOT ALONE Fact Sheet” to provide prevalence data on mental illness in…
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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…
Psychiatric Advance Directive Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource June 22, 2021
This 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
InterviewJune 18, 2021Deep dive into steps designed to help motivate patients to take action towards meeting their goals. Related Resources -
18% Of Older Adults Report Worsening Mental Health During COVID-19
ArticleJune 14, 2021For adults aged 50 to 80, 18% reported their mental health was worse during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public… -
Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA)
PodcastJune 9, 2021Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD as they spill the tea about…
Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource July 12, 2021
This infographic provides information on recognizing when anxiety becomes prominent in clinical depression and how to take steps toward getting help. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call: Suicide Prevention Hotline/Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255)Or text: Crisis Text Line 741-741 Download Resource
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Mental Health Across The Lifespan: Late Life Depression
InterviewMay 10, 2021Late-life depression, an acute (but often chronic/recurrent) major depressive episode occurring in an older person, can be debilitating to those… -
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… -
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
Digital Technologies For Bipolar Disorder
Video July 22, 2021
Please join us for this discussion providing an overview of the use of digital technologies in bipolar disorder. Dr Goulding will discuss unmet needs in bipolar disorder, how digital technologies might help address these needs, and the quality and utility of available digital tools. Featuring: Evan H. Goulding, MD, PhDAssistant…
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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,… -
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…View The Bipolar Library
63% Of People With Schizophrenia Take Medications Raising Risk Of Cognitive Impairment
Article June 28, 2021
About 63% of people with schizophrenia take medications with anticholinergic properties associated with cognitive impairment. Anticholinergics are substances that block the action of the neurotransmitter called acetylcholine at synapses in the central and peripheral nervous system. This population’s anticholinergic cognitive burden (ACB) score averaged 3.0. At that score, their risk…
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Washington State To Launch Prison Alternatives For Non-Violent Felony Offenders With Serious Mental Illness
ArticleJune 28, 2021The Washington Department of Corrections is launching alternatives to prison for felony offenders diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI) under… -
Shared Decision-Making & Supporting Changes In Treatment
VideoJune 24, 2021Explore the integration of shared decision-making into treatment plans to help patients achieve daily small steps to improve and maintain… -
What Role Can LAIs Play In Early-Phase Schizophrenia?
VideoJune 23, 2021Understand the holistic causes of relapse, including thinking and acting long-term, emotional challenges, and adherence and review possible ways to…View The Schizophrenia Library
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Patient Perspective: Recovering From A Mental Illness
Video July 29, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to discuss the many facets of recovery and ways to seek out support when needed. Featuring: Laura Kaponer, CPSS Miranda Fisher, PhD Laura Kaponer, CPSS, is a mental health advocate, blogger, and Certified Peer Support Specialist from…
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A Patient & Caregiver’s Guide: Recognizing & Responding To Residual Symptoms Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Downloadable Resource July 26, 2021While remission is the goal in treatment of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), residual or lingering symptoms are common, even among remitters, and can negatively affect patient functioning and outcomes. This factsheet will review the prevalence of MDD, discuss the prevalence and impact of residual symptoms, and review strategies…
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Kansas Establishes Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Article July 26, 2021On May 3, 2021, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed legislation, Senate Substitute for House Bill 2208, to establish the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) as a new model for providing behavioral health services. The Kansas Department for Disability and Aging Services (KDADS) anticipates that all 26 licensed CMHCs will…
Digital Technologies For Bipolar Disorder
Video July 22, 2021
Please join us for this discussion providing an overview of the use of digital technologies in bipolar disorder. Dr Goulding will discuss unmet needs in bipolar disorder, how digital technologies might help address these needs, and the quality and utility of available digital tools. Featuring: Evan H. Goulding, MD, PhDAssistant…
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Digital Technologies For Substance Use Disorder
VideoJuly 6, 2021Arturo C. Taca, MD, Psychiatrist & Medical Director, INSynergy Treatment Center, describes the unmet treatment needs in addiction and mental… -
How Virtual Behavioral Health Organizations “Fit” In the Health Care Ecosystem
ArticleMay 17, 2021Investments in behavioral health virtual delivery systems have dwarfed investments in brick and mortar services. In 2020, digital behavioral health… -
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…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
Spotlight On Minority Mental Health Month: A Conversation With Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr.
Video July 23, 2021
PsychU invites you to join the conversation with Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr. as he discusses some of the challenges encountered in the delivery of behavioral health care in minority populations. Dr. Higgins shares his personal story and professional experiences and offers practical tips for the practitioner on the front…
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Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Follow-Up Q&A
VideoJuly 15, 2021In this follow-up to the webinar, Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The… -
2021 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
Downloadable ResourceJuly 6, 2021Formally recognized in June 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to the unique… -
Pearls For Practice: Recognizing & Celebrating Pride Month
InterviewJune 30, 2021Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexed (LGBTQI*) people represents a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and…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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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
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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.
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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.
