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PsychU 360 Magazine
Despite vast improvements in diagnosis and treatment over the last half-century, mental illness is underdiagnosed and undertreated. The reasons are many and varied. Among them: a lack of access for individuals amid a shortage of care providers, the interference of social determinants of health such as transportation problems, and social stigma. Learn about the technologies being implemented to improve the future of mental health care.
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Featured Resources
Addressing The Needs Of The Asian Community In Mental Health – An Interview With Paul Gionfriddo
Interview May 5, 2021
In this interview, Drs. Becky Wong, PharmD, MBA and Mariko Kobayashi, PhD Otsuka Medical Science Liaison, sat down with Paul Gionfriddo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health America, to discuss challenges to mental health care facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander population. The conversation focuses on the…
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Focus On Primary Care: Lessons On Mental Health One Year After The Pandemic
InterviewApril 1, 2021On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In the year since, the world has… -
PsychU 360 Magazine
Downloadable ResourceFebruary 17, 2020PsychU 360 – January 2020 Despite vast improvements in diagnosis and treatment over the last half-century, mental illness is underdiagnosed… -
Trends in Behavioral Health: A 2020 Update on the US Behavioral Health Financing & Delivery System
Downloadable ResourceNovember 10, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the health and human service landscape – and with it, the behavioral health delivery system….
Focus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
Interview May 1, 2021
May 2021 – Bipolar Disorder Update for Primary Care – the Rapid Mood Screener Roland Larkin, PhD, MBA interviews PsychU’s PCP Corner Section Advisors Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay Jackson, MD. They discuss the importance of recognizing bipolar disorder in primary care, utilizing measurement-based care and share a new…
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Decreases In Exercise Closely Linked With Higher Rates Of Depression During COVID-19
News & Recent DiscoveriesApril 26, 2021Decreases in exercise are closely linked with higher rates of depression during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). From March to July… -
Focus On Primary Care: Lessons On Mental Health One Year After The Pandemic
InterviewApril 1, 2021On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In the year since, the world has… -
COVID-19: Perspectives Of The Health Care Provider As The Patient
On-Demand WebinarDecember 1, 2020In this webinar, Sloan Manning, MD, PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Advisor, and Alan "Tony" Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC,…View COVID-19 Resource Library
Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan: A Series To Celebrate Mental Health Awareness
Interview May 3, 2021
In the United States, millions of Americans are impacted by mental illness and/or substance abuse. The month of May was designated as National Mental Health Month in 1949 to raise awareness on the importance of mental health and celebrate recovery from mental illness. PsychU joins the national movement to raise…
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Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Mental Health In Older Adults
Downloadable ResourceMay 17, 2021Download Resource PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and… -
Mental Health In Children: Statistics & Supporting Organizations
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The Confess Project Aims To Improve Community & Promote Mental Health “Through The Barber Chair, One Client At A Time.”
InterviewMarch 11, 2021Meet Lorenzo Lewis and The Confess Project, a nonprofit that is building a culture of mental health for boys and…
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B4Stage4 – Where To Get Help
ResourceApril 15, 2021When you’ve decided to seek help for a possible mental health condition, knowing what resources are available and where to… -
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… -
12% Of Urban Police Have Lifetime Mental Health Diagnosis, For Which 17% Sought Care; 26% Have Mental Illness Symptoms
ArticleDecember 21, 2020Approximately 12% of surveyed police officers had a diagnosis of lifetime mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder,…
Mental Health Across The Lifespan: Late Life Depression
Interview May 10, 2021
Late-life depression, an acute (but often chronic/recurrent) major depressive episode occurring in an older person, can be debilitating to those affected. It is also a public health concern in America, as the older adult population continues to grow. Diagnosis, and therefore proper treatment, is often missed, as this patient population…
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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
News & Recent DiscoveriesApril 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
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
Interview May 1, 2021
May 2021 – Bipolar Disorder Update for Primary Care – the Rapid Mood Screener Roland Larkin, PhD, MBA interviews PsychU’s PCP Corner Section Advisors Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay Jackson, MD. They discuss the importance of recognizing bipolar disorder in primary care, utilizing measurement-based care and share a new…
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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… -
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… -
A Look At Adherence In Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable ResourceMarch 23, 2021View The Bipolar Library
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Social Cognitive Impairment Similar In Schizophrenia & Autism
News & Recent DiscoveriesApril 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
News & Recent DiscoveriesApril 19, 2021The odds of becoming a “high utilizer” of psychiatric hospital services are highest among those with schizophrenia, at 111% higher…. -
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 Schizophrenia Library
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Mental Health In Children: Statistics & Supporting Organizations
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Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Mental Health In Older Adults
Downloadable Resource May 17, 2021Download Resource PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), and Lundbeck, LLC – committed supporters of the mental health treatment community. The opinions expressed by PsychU’s contributors are their own and are not endorsed or recommended by PsychU or its…
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Clinical Trial Basics Handout or Brochure
Downloadable Resource May 11, 2021Download Handout Download Brochure
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
News & Recent DiscoveriesApril 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
News & Recent DiscoveriesApril 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
Digital Technologies For Schizophrenia
Article March 22, 2021
Dr. Brian Kirkpatrick, MD, MSPH, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, discusses the role digital technology plays in the treatment of schizophrenia. During this presentation, Dr. Kirkpatrick discusses the unmet treatment need for patients with psychotic disorders and reviews digital tools…
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Technology Update: Impacts On Treatment
On-Demand WebinarNovember 4, 2020Technology’s impact on mental health care service delivery is often lauded, but what’s the evidence thus far? Artificial intelligence, machine… -
Telemedicine & Medication Adherence
Article SummaryNovember 2, 2020Nonadherence to psychotropic medication is one of the major obstacles when treating mental illnesses. Approximately 60% of individuals diagnosed with… -
Future Of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Dwayne Mayes
InterviewSeptember 22, 2020In this interview, Dwayne Mayes, PsychU Patient and Caregiver Section Co-Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19…View The Technology 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… -
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… -
The Current State Of Women’s Mental Health
InterviewMarch 8, 2021During this discussion, our panelists engage in a dialog reflecting on the research which underscores how women may be disproportionately…View The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Library
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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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… -
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…View Frameworks in Health & Quality Page
Focus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
Interview May 1, 2021
May 2021 – Bipolar Disorder Update for Primary Care – the Rapid Mood Screener Roland Larkin, PhD, MBA interviews PsychU’s PCP Corner Section Advisors Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay Jackson, MD. They discuss the importance of recognizing bipolar disorder in primary care, utilizing measurement-based care and share a new…
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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…. -
Mental Illness Microaggressions Scale – Perpetrator Version (MIMS-P)
Downloadable ResourceOctober 29, 2020Mental Illness Microaggressions Scale – Perpetrator Version (MIMS-P) is a 17-item instrument designed to measure microaggressions endorsed by perpetrators against… -
Simplified Negative & Positive Symptoms Interview (SNAPSI)
ArticleOctober 22, 2020Research and measure-based care of schizophrenia and related disorders require a highly efficient assessment that works in clinical settings. Clinicians,…View The Psychiatric Scales Collection
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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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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.
