Adherence & The Role For New Technologies
Nonadherence to medication is a serious problem in mental health care. In this webinar, Dawn Velligan, PhD, and Craig Chepke, MD, will discuss the current state of adherence and the… Read More
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Ask The Peer Support Specialist: Self-Medication & Substance Abuse
In this interview, Dwayne Mayes sits down with PsychU to explain why individuals may engage in self-medication and substance abuse, based on his personal experience as a peer support specialist.… Read MoreCaregiver Wellness & Self-Care
Renée Cavallaro, a licensed clinical social worker, explains wellness and self-care, as well as why both are important for caregivers. In addition to providing some examples of self-care, Renee gives… Read MoreAbsence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery from Eating Disorder
Those with an eating disorder (ED) frequently have psychiatric comorbidities; estimates range between 56% and 98%. Such comorbidities contribute to longer periods of illness and poorer outcomes. Major depression and… Read MoreFollow-Up Q&A With Dr. Sloan Manning & Paul Gionfriddo – Giving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
During this follow-up podcast, Dr. Sloan Manning and Paul Gionfriddo respond to additional questions from their May 23, 2019 webinar, “Giving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure &… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (LAIs) Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of long-acting injectable antipsychotics and the advantages/disadvantages associated with this treatment option. Read MorePsychU 360 Magazine
PsychU 360 – January 2020 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:… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders
Approximately 15% of men and 30% of women jailed have a serious mental illness (SMI).1 Educated first responders can potentially safely de-escalate situations involving a behavioral health crisis. Crisis Intervention… Read MoreKey Findings From The 2019 PsychU National Forum: Future Of Technology & Mental Health
For 2019, PsychU’s annual theme was data and technology to improve mental health. In keeping with PsychU’s goals of improving mental health care… together, PsychU hosted a National Forum: Future… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Caregiver Wellness Questions
This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions pertaining to the importance of relaxation, exercise, and socialization for caregivers.… Read More - PsychU For You
