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Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 4)
Interview June 6, 2022Drs. Mauricio Tohen and Joseph Goldberg will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. These questions and Dr. Tohen’s and Dr. Goldberg’s responses will be recorded and… Read MoreU.S. Behavioral Health Workforce At 1.2 Million Professionals
Article May 30, 2022Nationwide, the behavioral health workforce includes about 1.2 million health care professionals. Within this workforce, more than 677,000 are behavioral health specialists, and over 400,000 are primary care professionals who… Read MoreRe-Imagining The Dopamine Hypothesis Of Schizophrenia: How Can We Find A Balance?
On-Demand Webinar May 24, 2022The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia has been foundational in elucidating the benefit of dopamine-blocking actions of antipsychotic medications over the past 60 years. Although blocking the D2 receptors may lead… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With John Budin, MD
Interview May 23, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the nation… Read MoreMental Health Crisis Infographic
Downloadable Resource May 19, 2022Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 3)
Interview May 16, 2022Drs. Mauricio Tohen and Joseph Goldberg will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. These questions and Dr. Tohen’s and Dr. Goldberg’s responses will be recorded and… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Michael Townsend
Interview May 9, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Christine Yu Moutier, MD
Interview May 2, 2022May has been recognized and celebrated as Mental Health Awareness month within the United States since 1949. During the month of May, efforts are made to reach millions across the… Read MoreHot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 2)
Interview May 2, 2022Drs. Mauricio Tohen and Joseph Goldberg will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. These questions and Dr. Tohen’s and Dr. Goldberg’s responses will be recorded and… Read MoreThe Depression Dance: Navigating Unresolved Symptoms & Other Treatment Complexities
On-Demand Webinar April 27, 2022Residual symptoms of depression are very common in patients who are classified as being in response or even remission. In individuals with residual symptoms, we see an increased risk of… Read MoreAddressing Psychiatric Readmissions Infographic
Downloadable Resource April 21, 2022Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 1)
Interview April 5, 2022Drs. Mauricio Tohen and Joseph Goldberg will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to bipolar disorder. These questions and Dr. Tohen’s and Dr. Goldberg’s responses will be recorded and… Read MoreThe Impact Of Adherence In Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
On-Demand Webinar March 31, 2022Treatment non-adherence is a dilemma in bipolar disorder and is one of the leading challenges in providing effective treatments for people diagnosed with BP I disorder. During our discussion today,… Read MoreDimensions of Health & Wellness: A Healthy Body Equals A Healthy Mind
Interview March 31, 2022Finding time to move your body can be a challenge. Developing and having a physically healthy routine, such as exercising consistently and watching what you consume, can help improve your… Read MoreHaving The Snooze Blues? State Of The Science On Sleep In Mood Disorders
On-Demand Webinar March 23, 2022Sleep disturbance is a predominant symptom associated with depression, impacting ~75% of those diagnosed with depression. Insomnia, hypersomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea are all highly prevalent among those with depression.1… Read MoreCharacterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
Interview March 15, 2022This presentation will review the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Read MoreWhat Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & How Does it Work?
Interview February 23, 2022Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is often considered the gold standard in the field of psychotherapy for a large variety of mental health conditions – but what exactly is it and… Read MoreLessons Learned From A Street Medicine Physician: The Use Of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medications
Interview February 18, 2022Follow a family medicine physician, Dr. Susan Partovi, on the streets of Los Angeles, as she treats homeless clients who suffer from mental illness. She will share her extensive experience… Read MoreAddressing Mental Health In Primary Care – The Key To Improving Health
Article February 15, 2022It has become widely accepted knowledge in both the United States (and worldwide) that healthcare outcomes have both physical and mental health dimensions (Funk, M., Saraceno, B., Drew, N., &… Read MoreIdentifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders In Older Adults
Article February 15, 2022Anxiety is a very common disorder among older adults, affecting as many as 10 to 20 percent of the older population.[1] Although often under diagnosed and untreated, anxiety is the… Read MoreHot Topics: Clinical Questions In Schizophrenia (Part 1)
Interview February 15, 2022Dr. Christoph U. Correll will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to schizophrenia. These questions and Dr. Correll’s responses will be recorded and released as short videos every few… Read MoreIntegrating Mental Health Care In 5 Steps: The Primary Care Practice’s Toolkit
Article February 8, 2022Introduction Primary care clinicians are in a unique and ideal position to efficiently screen, diagnose, and treat a range of behavioral health issues. Primary care teams frequently address common mental health disorders,… Read MoreHow To Engage Older Adults With Digital Health
Article February 8, 2022The Covid-19 public health emergency has changed the landscape of healthcare service delivery. Healthcare service providers have had to pivot rapidly to new and different treatment modalities while serving patients… Read MoreReducing Risk Factors That Lead To Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias
Article February 3, 2022Aggressively reducing the prevalence of 10 common risk factors related to Alzheimer’s disease by 15% per decade could result in 1.2 million fewer cases of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia… Read MoreThe Use Of Digital Tools For Serious Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 26, 2022The use of digital tools for the treatment of patients with mental illness is a dynamic and rapidly growing area of interest. In this webinar, Dr. Michael E. Thase, MD… Read More18% Of Children With Diagnosed Emotional, Developmental, Or Behavioral Problems Did Not Receive Treatment Over A One-Year Period, Possibly Due To Barriers Linked To Social Determinants Of Health
Article January 24, 2022About 18% of children with a diagnosed emotional, developmental, or behavioral problem received no psychiatric treatment or counseling over a one-year period, according to a parent survey in 2019. Barriers… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & The Evolving Healthcare Landscape Post-COVID-19 Pandemic For Patients With Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 21, 2022Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder have a significant burden that is expected to have escalated due to COVID-19. People with serious mental illness are at increased risk of COVID-19 and have… Read MoreTreatment Adherence In Mental Health
Downloadable Resource December 10, 2021A downloadable and shareable resource collating key information and resources available through PsychU.org that address the topic of treatment adherence in mental health. The areas addressed by the resource include,… Read MoreThe Role Of The Pharmacist In Managing Patients With Opioid Use Disorders (OUD): Focus On Stigma
Interview December 10, 2021In this interview, Bethany DiPaula, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP addresses the issue of stigmatization of patients with OUD, steps pharmacists can take to address stigma as well as the importance of… Read MoreIllinois Medicaid Expands Access To Long-Acting Injectable Medications
Article December 9, 2021Illinois Medicaid Expands Access To Long-Acting Injectable Medications Provisions included in the Illinois annual Medicaid omnibus legislation require the medical assistance program to separately reimburse for long-acting injectable antipsychotic (LAIA)… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 4: The Logistic “Nuts-And-Bolts”
Interview November 22, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) discussing logistics of putting together this document. Audience members are strongly encouraged to review… Read MoreIn-Depth Review Of The Australian Guidelines For Mood Disorders: Part 2
Interview November 19, 2021Managing mood disorders is challenging across the world. Following on from a robust discussion on international perspectives of mood guidelines with Drs. Gin Mahli from Australia, Dr. Sagar Parikh from… Read MoreShared Decision Making & Patient Empowerment In The Digital Age: A Conversation Between A Clinician & Patient Advocate Part 1: Shared Decision Making & The Use Of Digital Tools (2-Part Series)
On-Demand Webinar November 18, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of ways to empower patients. Shared decision making is one patient engagement strategy that may be enhanced using digital tools. In… Read MoreIn-Depth Review Of The Australian Guidelines For Mood Disorders: Part 1
Interview November 17, 2021Managing mood disorders is challenging across the world. Following on from a robust discussion on international perspectives of mood guidelines with Drs. Gin Mahli from Australia, Dr. Sagar Parikh from… Read MoreUnderstanding Integration, Identifying Top Models, & Knowing The Future Of Its Role In Health & Human Services
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2021Integration is changing the competitive advantage for health and human service provider organizations—and with it, changing the parameters of financial sustainability. Integration brings with it value-based reimbursement, consolidation, and leverage… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 3: A Deep Dive
Interview November 15, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). Audience members are strongly encouraged to review Part 1-Introduction to PAD prior to reviewing… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: Perspectives On SARS-CoV-2 ‘Mythbusters’ Edition
Interview November 10, 2021SARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish… Read MoreADHD Interview With Dr. Newcorn: Part 2
Interview November 9, 2021It is estimated that ~6 million children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the US with a large proportion having another mental or behavioral disorder1. Additionally,… Read MoreADHD Interview With Dr. Newcorn: Part 1
Interview November 9, 2021It is estimated that ~6 million children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the US with a large proportion having another mental or behavioral disorder1. Additionally,… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 2: Clinical Implication
Interview November 8, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). Audience members are strongly encouraged to review Part 1-Introduction to PAD prior to reviewing… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines & Long-Term Consequences
Downloadable Resource November 4, 2021Viruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: An Update On SARS-CoV-2
Interview November 3, 2021SARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 1: The Introduction
Interview November 1, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video), part I of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). The following questions will be address by our esteemed guest and expert,… Read MoreNeurocircuitry Of Depression
On-Demand Webinar October 27, 2021During this webinar our speakers will begin with a brief overview of the history of neurocircuitry therapeutics. They will then introduce the core brain networks, and the current state of the… Read MoreLet’s Talk About Inclusive Healthcare For The LGBTQIA+ Community
Downloadable Resource October 1, 2021Join PsychU to celebrate and raise awareness of LGBT History Month in October! In the US, 4.5-12% adults identify as LGBTQ1,2 and only 16% of US academic healthcare practices reported having comprehensive… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention Infographic
Downloadable Resource September 23, 2021If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline / Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255),or text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 Read MorePsychedelics For The Treatment Of Depression: Focus On 5-HT2A
Interview September 21, 2021Dr. Dennis Sholler discusses the topic of psychedelics for the treatment of depression. Dr. Sholler describes the prevalence and burden of depression in the United States. Then, he defines and… Read MoreTechnology In Mental Health: Role Of The Treatment Team
On-Demand Webinar September 14, 2021Digital 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… Read MoreBridging Gaps in Behavioral Health Treatment: A Narrative Summary
Article September 10, 2021Introduction The Lancet Commission on Behavioral health and Sustainable Development called for a global partnership of governmental agencies, development agencies, non-profits, and private industry to come together to transform mental… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention: Pearl For Practice
Video September 3, 2021September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death in young adults worldwide. While depression is often underlying, there can also be… Read MorePreventing Suicide: Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For September
Interview September 1, 2021Suicide is a critical issue across the globe. Nearly one million people worldwide die by suicide each year! Death by suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the… Read MorePatient Perspective: Wellness Strategies For Recovery From Mental Health Conditions
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to discuss wellness strategies focused on improving mental health and wellbeing during the recovery process. Featuring: Laura Kaponer,… Read MorePatient Perspective: Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She discusses the challenges involved in… Read MoreCultural Considerations In Early Psychosis: An Interview With Dr. Joseph Deluca
Interview August 25, 2021Dr. Joseph Deluca will discuss the importance of working in a culturally sensitive way in early psychosis care and clinical research. He will share some of the challenges that culturally… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics Now Easier To Find Closer To Home
Article August 19, 2021During their 2021 legislative sessions, both Maryland and North Carolina enacted bills to allow pharmacists to administer long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIA) and other injectable drugs to consumers with a doctor’s… Read MoreMetrics & Improvement In Quality Outcomes: Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For August
Interview August 4, 2021In this interview, Dr. Megan Ehret, Pharmacist Corner Section Advisor, discusses metrics and quality outcomes. Find out what types of metrics exist for a pharmacist to participate in. Featuring:… Read MoreTired, Takeaways, & Transformation: The Impacts Of The COVID-19 Pandemic & Shifts In National Health Policy
On-Demand Webinar July 28, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health and well-being of many Americans. Studies have shown that nearly half of Americans expressed that they are feeling a decline in their… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Bipolar Disorder
Video July 22, 2021Please 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… Read MoreHHS Announces $14.2 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding For Pediatric Mental Health
Article July 19, 2021On May 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced a $14.2 million funding opportunity to expand Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA). The funding is… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Substance Use Disorder
Video July 6, 2021Arturo C. Taca, MD, Psychiatrist & Medical Director, INSynergy Treatment Center, describes the unmet treatment needs in addiction and mental health, and reviews the role of digital technologies for the… Read MorePearls For Practice: Recognizing & Celebrating Pride Month
Video June 30, 2021Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexed (LGBTQI*) people represent a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. People who are a part of this community… Read MoreShared Decision-Making & Supporting Changes In Treatment
Video June 24, 2021Explore the integration of shared decision-making into treatment plans to help patients achieve daily small steps to improve and maintain functioning. Related Resources Read MoreWhat 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. Related Resources Read MoreKeeping Your “High Performers” From Burnout
Article June 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, 52% of employee respondents said they were feeling burned out, up from… Read MoreMotivational Interviewing & Goal-Setting With Patients
Interview June 18, 2021Deep dive into steps designed to help motivate patients to take action towards meeting their goals. Related Resources Read MorePharmacist Role In Managing Patients with Opioid Use Disorders (OUD)
Video June 3, 2021In this presentation, Bethany DiPaula, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP addresses the progression of the opioid epidemic, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on patients with OUD, and opportunities for pharmacists in OUD.… Read MoreTrauma Informed Care: Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For June
Interview June 3, 2021In this interview, Dr. Megan Ehret, Pharmacist Corner Section Advisor, discusses trauma informed care, an important topic particularly as we work through the pandemic. What is the definition of trauma… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Acknowledgment & Addressing Of Recovery Challenges
Interview June 2, 2021Hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on acknowledging and addressing… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Conveying Hope During One’s Recovery Journey
Interview June 2, 2021Join Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS, as they address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on the importance… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Inclusive Recovery
Interview June 2, 2021Hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS, address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on aspects of inclusive… Read MoreFocus On Primary Care: Adverse Childhood Events & Trauma Informed Care
Interview June 1, 2021Phillip Lai, Pharm.D., BCPP interviews PsychU’ PCP Corner Section Advisors, Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay Jackson, MD on the impact of Adverse Childhood Events. Our advisors discuss strategies for… Read MoreHamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
Downloadable Resource May 27, 2021Administration 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… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan Series: Older Adult Infographic
Interview May 26, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May has been designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. PsychU joins the national movement to raise awareness by hosting a series on Mental Wellness Across the Lifespan. It… Read MorePsychotherapies For Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia
Interview May 25, 2021In the last decades, psychotherapy has gained increasing acceptance as a major treatment option for mood disorders and schizophrenia. This presentation will review the American Psychiatric Association (APA) clinical practice… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Identifying Children At Risk For Mental Health Disorders With Dr. Mojgan Makki
Interview May 25, 2021Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP shares her perspectives with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning on identifying children, adolescents, and young adults at risk for mental health disorders. She provides insights into the… Read MoreThe Human Social Brain: Alterations In Schizophrenia
On-Demand Webinar May 24, 2021In this webinar, Dr Michael Green and Dr. Stephen Marder discuss alterations in schizophrenia. Both Drs. Green and Marder are past recipients of the Lieber Prize, awarded for outstanding achievements… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki Shares Perspectives On Research In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Interview May 24, 2021Tune in for this interview clip featuring Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP as she shares her perspectives with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning regarding research within the field of child & adolescent… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki Discusses Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Interview May 24, 2021Listen in as Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP describes some of the differing definitions and challenges surrounding neurodevelopmental disorders in child & adolescent psychiatry. She provides perspectives on methods of assessment… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki On Sleep In Children With Impulse Control And/Or Conduct Disorders
Interview May 24, 2021In this interview, Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP talks with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning about the importance of sleep in children and adolescents with impulse control and/or conduct disorders. Dr. Makki… Read MoreCharacterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
On-Demand Webinar May 14, 2021This webinar reviews the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Dr. Roger McIntyre is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical… Read MoreClinical Trial Basics Handout or Brochure
Downloadable Resource May 11, 2021Clinical Trials Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource May 11, 2021Perspectives On International Guidelines For Depression: Follow-Up Question & Answer Discussion With Dr. Sagar Parikh
Interview May 11, 2021In April, PsychU brought you our first global panel event focusing on perspectives surrounding international depression guidelines. As a follow-up to this dialogue, Dr. Sagar Parikh shares insights on the… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Dr. Mojgan Makki
Interview May 10, 2021In this presentation, Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP describes some of the more common psychiatric, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders in child & adolescent psychiatry to lay the foundation for a series… Read MoreSchizophrenia: Fast Facts
Downloadable Resource May 6, 2021Nurse Wellness: A Call To Action
On-Demand Webinar May 6, 2021Worldwide, nurses are on the frontlines caring for the sick and injured of society. The presence of COVID-19 and the global pandemic have shined a light on nurses’ heroic efforts… Read MoreAddressing The Needs Of The Asian Community In Mental Health – An Interview With Paul Gionfriddo
Interview May 5, 2021In 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,… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: A Series To Celebrate Mental Health Awareness
Interview May 3, 2021In 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… Read MoreNational Certified Peer Specialists (NCPS)
Downloadable Resource May 3, 2021Opportunities for peers to work in a variety of systems and settings to support individuals in achieving and maintaining recovery exist. This website, developed by Mental Health America (MHA) and… Read MoreFocus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
Interview May 1, 2021May 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… Read MoreTransforming Care Delivery: Implementing Integrated Behavioral Health Care In The Real World
On-Demand Webinar April 21, 2021In October 2020, nine key thought leaders representing disparate sectors of the health care system—from advocacy, primary care, criminal justice, and academia— gathered online over two days in a “Bridging… Read MoreA Shot For Bipolar I Disorder? Identifying Appropriate Patient Profiles For Maintenance Therapy With Long Acting Injectable Medications
On-Demand Webinar March 30, 2021Bipolar I Disorder is a chronic mental health condition. Recurrence of mood episodes and functional deterioration are related. A question that deserves further discussion is, “At what point is maintenance… Read MoreThe Interplay Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Chronic Pain: Managing The Challenges
Interview March 30, 2021W. Clay Jackson, MD, DipTh, Chair Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Family Medicine, University of TN College of Medicine, discusses the impact of chronic pain and major depressive disorder… Read MoreMotivational Interviewing
Interview February 16, 2021Motivational Interviewing is a counseling style intended to strengthen reasons for behavioral change by eliciting a client’s motivations for change and resolving ambivalence. This is an approach that health care… Read MoreRecovery Oriented Language Glossary
Downloadable Resource January 13, 2021A Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer & A Clinical Provider (ROPA Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar January 12, 2021Recovery is possible for most individuals living with a mental health condition and this is a process that can improve their health and wellness; live a self-directed life; and work… Read MorePharmacist Spotlight – Dr. Alberto Augsten, PharmD, BCPP, DABAT
Article January 12, 2021The Pharmacist Corner would like to highlight pharmacists working in the mental health field and why PsychU is helpful to them Dr. Alberto Augsten, PharmD, BCPP, DABAT is the Pharmacy… Read MoreCOVID—What We Know Is A Moving Target
Article December 21, 2020This week, we heard some good and bad news about COVID-19. On November 9, Pfizer announced that the vaccine it has developed with German drugmaker BioNTech may be more than… Read MoreThe Consumer Experience Game: How The Pandemic Has Raised The Stakes
Article December 21, 2020“I’ve become a consumer of virtual health care. As a result of the pandemic, I had my first telehealth session. When I logged into my doctor’s virtual care app, I… Read More12% Of Urban Police Have Lifetime Mental Health Diagnosis, For Which 17% Sought Care; 26% Have Mental Illness Symptoms
Article December 21, 2020Approximately 12% of surveyed police officers had a diagnosis of lifetime mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal ideation or self-harm issues. About 17% had sought… Read More41% Of All COVID Deaths Are In Long-Term Care Facilities
Article December 21, 2020In the United States, about 41% of all coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths through September 20, 2020, were among long-term care (LTC) residents. About 30% of those deaths were among… Read MoreRecovery From Co-Occurring Alcohol Use & Depression Has Three Trajectories
Article December 21, 2020Recovery among people with co-occurring alcohol addiction and depression has three trajectories that vary with their engagement in a community-based 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) after first receiving… Read MoreAbout 5% Of New Mothers Likely Experience High Levels Of Depression Up To Three Years Postpartum
Article December 21, 2020About 5% of new mothers likely experience high levels of depression up to three years postpartum. Based on a study that assessed incidence of depression at four months, and again… Read MoreRisk Of COVID-19 Hospitalization Double For People With Cognitive Disorders
Article December 21, 2020The likelihood of being hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is nearly twice as high for people with pre-existing cognitive disorders, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, compared to people… Read MoreA Tale Of Two Strategies: Genome-Wide Association Study Research On Major Depressive Disorder
Article December 21, 2020Accumulating knowledge about the genetic factors associated with psychiatric illnesses, such as major depressive disorder (MDD), is an important goal of mental health research. By acquiring a comprehensive understanding of… Read More66% Of Addiction Treatment Provider Organizations Report Lower Revenue During COVID-19
Article December 14, 2020About 66% of addiction treatment provider organizations reported that their revenue after February 2020 has been lower than the previous year, based on responses to a survey conducted by National… Read MoreHHS No Longer Limiting Use Of Provider Relief Fund Payments For Covering Lost Revenue Due To COVID-19
Article December 14, 2020On October 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revised requirements for use of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments allowing the provider organizations who received… Read MoreFrom 2000 Through 2018, Rural Suicide Rates Were Higher Than Urban Suicide Rates
Article December 14, 2020From 2000 through 2018, rural suicide rates were higher than urban suicide rates. In rural areas, suicide rates rose by 48%, from 13.1 per 100,000 in 2000 to 19.4 per… Read MorePoverty, Incarceration & Unemployment Increase Risks Of COVID-19 Death
Article December 14, 2020Socioeconomic vulnerability, such as poverty, incarceration, or unemployment, increases the risk of dying from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “Socioeconomic vulnerability” encompasses potential negative effects on communities caused by external stresses… Read MoreWisconsin Medicaid Will Suspend Rather Than Terminate Coverage For Incarcerated Members
Article December 14, 2020On October 16, 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that it would no longer terminate Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals starting October 24, 2020. Instead, the state… Read MoreNumber Of U.S. Deaths From March Through July 2020 Were 20% Above Expected; 67% From COVID-19
Article December 14, 2020According to recent studies, the number of deaths in the United States were at least 20% above expected levels from March 2020 through July 2020. According to a recent study,… Read MoreVeterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act Signed To Strengthen Suicide Prevention
Article December 14, 2020On October 17, 2020, United States Senate Bill 785, the federal Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, was signed into law. The bill is intended to strengthen suicide… Read MorePsychU Thanks Dr. Sloan Manning!
Video December 10, 2020The PsychU Community thanks Dr. Sloan Manning for his contributions to improving mental health care. Dr. Manning is the founding Section Advisor for the Primary Care Provider Corner, has led… Read MoreHealth Care Consumers With Comorbid Behavioral Health Conditions Have Longer Inpatient Stays
Article December 7, 2020Health care consumers in Massachusetts with a behavioral health comorbidity stayed in the hospital an average of 1.4 days longer than consumers without one, at a total of 5.7 days… Read MoreDuring Pandemic, The U.S. Monthly Poverty Rate Rose From 15% To 16.7%
Article December 7, 2020The monthly supplemental poverty rate increased from 15% to 16.7% from February to September 2020, due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), even after taking into account the income transfers… Read MoreNew Jersey Implementing Long-Term Care Reforms To Address Staffing, Wages & Spending On Direct Care
Article December 7, 2020On October 23, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed two laws intended to transform the state’s long-term care industry. These two new laws augment four signed on September 16,… Read More“I’m here…”: Making Connections
Video December 7, 2020Maria Margaglione, of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), and Jeff Fink, owner of Go Fetch Wellness, talk about DBSA’s “I’m here…” campaign. People with mental health and addiction… Read MoreCOVID-19: Perspectives Of The Health Care Provider As The Patient
On-Demand Webinar December 1, 2020In this webinar, Sloan Manning, MD, PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Advisor, and Alan “Tony” Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PsychU Nurses Corner Section Advisor, discuss their personal experiences with… Read MoreWhen You Think Strategy, Think Affordability & Cost
Article November 30, 2020These are lean times for health and human service organizations. The drop in face-to-face visits of all types. Limited demand for “non-emergency” procedures and services. In the past six months, the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund disbursements have… Read More40% Of Health Care Workers Who Test Positive For COVID-19 Show No Symptoms At Diagnosis; Nurses Are 58% Of Those Who Test Positive
Article November 30, 2020Approximately 40% of health care workers who test positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 or SARSCoV-2) show no symptoms at the time of diagnosis, and about 58% of those who… Read MoreNew California Law Defines Behavioral Health Medical Necessity For Health Plans
Article November 30, 2020On September 25, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law, Senate Bill (SB) 855, that defines behavioral health as a medical necessity for private health plans. Medical necessity determination… Read MorePrimary Care Patterns During COVID-19—Fewer Visits, More Virtual
Article November 30, 2020The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, which began in March 2020, was associated with changes in telemedicine and office visit patterns. Total primary visits declined by 21.4%, and… Read MoreThe Future Of Health Care & Leveraging Technology
Video November 24, 2020In this presentation, Timothy Aungst, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University, Jake Behrens, MD, Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, Envision… Read MoreTracking Pathophysiological Processes In Alzheimer’s Disease: An Updated Hypothetical Model Of Dynamic Biomarkers
Article November 23, 2020Key Messages Temporal and sequential pattern of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers presents a framework for in-vivo staging of disease progression. Accumulated evidence supports the temporal and sequential patterns proposed by… Read MoreThe Neuropsychiatric Inventory: Development & Applications
Article November 23, 2020Key Messages The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) is a reliable tool developed to capture a large scope of neuropsychiatric symptoms. NPI’s utility and applicability is global and show significant impact in… Read MorePublic Awareness Of Mental Health First Aid & Perception Of Community Pharmacists As Mental Health First Aid Providers
Article November 23, 2020Key Messages There is an unmet need for mental health care services with a deficit noted between the number of individuals suffering from mental illnesses and the number of individuals… Read MorePivoting From Reactive To Proactive Innovation
Article November 23, 2020Six months into the pandemic, the organizations that are thriving share one characteristic—nimble reaction to change. But the big question ahead is whether the field can move from reactive to… Read More21 Medicare Advantage Plans Earn 5 Stars In Latest CMS Release Of Star Ratings
Article November 23, 2020A total of 21 Medicare Advantage plans earned 5 stars, the highest, in the latest CMS release of star ratings for 2021. The 21 health plans earning 5 stars include… Read MoreGrowth Is A Mission Mandate
Article November 23, 2020Over the past decade, there has been a running disagreement with many of the non-profit organization executives and board members. One view is that non-profit organizations need to be run… Read MoreMedicaid & CHIP Enrollment Grew By 4 Million In The February To June Pandemic Period
Article November 23, 2020Medicaid and CHIP enrollment combined grew from almost 71 million people in February (the approximate “onset” of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)), to nearly 75 million in June, representing a 5.7%… Read MorePrevalence Of Behavioral Health Conditions Has Increased Four-Fold During Pandemic
Article November 23, 2020The incidence of acute stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicidal ideation in the United States rose significantly after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency began in March 2020,… Read MoreUnited Providers Of Health Awarded $7 Million North Carolina Contract For Preventive Care & Supports For Targeted Communities
Article November 23, 2020On October 1, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced it awarded a $7 million contract to United Providers of Health (UPOH) to address unmet… Read MoreBehavioral Health Utilization Dropped 41% Between March & May 2020 Among New York City Residents With Serious Mental Illness
Article November 23, 2020Health care claims for New York City residents indicate that between March and May 2020 behavioral health care utilization dropped by 41.2% among people diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI)… Read MoreIndividuals With Psychiatric Disorders At Elevated Risk Of COVID-19 Death
Article November 23, 2020Among people hospitalized for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) those with a psychiatric diagnosis had higher mortality rates than those without a psychiatric diagnosis, according to a new study from researchers… Read MorePennsylvania Governor Unveils Plans For Comprehensive Whole-Person Health Reform; Focus On Affordability, Access & Value
Article November 23, 2020On October 2, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order to launch a comprehensive, whole-person health reform plan that focuses on improving affordability, access, and value for physical… Read MoreConsiderations For Patients Receiving Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics During COVID-19 Pandemic
Downloadable Resource November 17, 202061.2 Million People Age 12 & Older Had Behavioral Health Disorders In 2019, Up 5.9% During 2018
Article November 16, 2020Between 2018 and 2019, the number of people in the United States age 12 and older who had a behavioral health disorder rose by 5.9% to 61.2 million. The majority… Read MorePractice + Payments: An Art Or Science?
Article November 16, 2020There has long been tension between art and science—and this has been a point of contention in health care as long as we can remember. In the article, When Should A… Read MoreJudge Denies Class Status For ICE Detainees Concerned About COVID-19 Infection
Article November 16, 2020On September 24, 2020, a federal district court judge denied class action status to a lawsuit filed by people in custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) who… Read MoreWashington Medicaid Established An ‘Early Warning System’ To Monitor Transition To Behavioral Health Integration
Article November 16, 2020To monitor the success of integrating behavioral health benefits into its Medicaid managed care system, the Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) established an “early warning system” (EWS) to monitor the… Read MoreUnited Airlines To Offer COVID-19 Testing, Starting From San Francisco To Hawaii Routes
Article November 16, 2020On September 24, 2020, United Airlines announced that it would partner with GoHealth Urgent Care and Color to make COVID-19 testing easy to obtain for consumers traveling between San Francisco… Read MoreConsumers Who Scheduled Primary Care Appointments Through An Online Portal Were More Likely To Maintain Continuity Of Care
Article November 16, 2020Consumers who used a direct scheduling function within a primary care provider organization’s online portal were more likely to obtain visits with their usual primary care professional than consumers who… Read MoreDOL Issues Revised Families First Coronavirus Response Act Regulations
Article November 16, 2020On September 16, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a revised temporary rule effective the same day to clarify worker eligibility for emergency paid sick leave to assist working… Read MoreValue-Based Reimbursement In The Next Normal
Article November 16, 2020In our mapping of the post-pandemic market, one key issue is how health plans will reimburse provider organizations in the year ahead. Anecdotally, we’re seeing more health plan managers looking for provider… Read MoreManaging Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic: Positive Changes From The Current Epidemic
Interview November 16, 2020In this companion piece to the PsychU May 21, 2020 webinar, “Managing Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic,” Gaurava Agarwal, MD, Christine Moutier, MD, and Rachel… Read MoreMaking High-Performing Culture Happen
Article November 16, 2020A few weeks ago, we wrote about the need for executive teams to build a culture to keep “high performers” in their organizations—the executives who can do strategy, develop the “next big thing,”… Read MoreMedicaid Enrollment Decreased From 20.5% In 2018 To 19.8% In 2019
Article November 16, 2020Between 2018 and 2019, Medicaid enrollment dropped by 0.7 percentage points, from 20.5% of the United States population in 2018 to 19.8% in 2019. The number of Medicaid enrollees dropped… Read MoreMedicare To Expand Non-Emergency Ambulance Prior Authorization Model Nationwide
Article November 16, 2020On September 22, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will expand the Medicare Prior Authorization Model for Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) nationwide.… Read MoreMedicaid Money Follows The Person Demonstration Programs Transitioned More Than 100,000 People To Community Living Between 2008 & 2019
Article November 16, 2020Over the past decade, the 44 states operating Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstrations from 2008 through the end of 2019 have transitioned more than 101,540 beneficiaries with disabilities… Read MoreFlorida Eliminating ‘Low Priority’ Consumers From Medicaid Long-Term Care Waitlist, Cutting List from 59,259 to 1,562
Article November 16, 2020Florida is planning to remove low-priority consumers from its Medicaid waitlist for long-term care waiver services, as called for by House Bill No. 1373, which went into effect on July… Read MoreNovember Is National Family Caregivers Month
Downloadable Resource November 10, 2020Download Resource Read MoreSupporting Strong Mental Health: Interviews with Mental Health Experts During COVID-19 Pandemic (Part 3)
Interview November 10, 2020In this first series of the Building Mental Resiliency video series, we share a Q&A on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. We interview mental health experts – including psychiatrist… Read MoreSupporting Strong Mental Health: Interviews with Mental Health Experts During COVID-19 Pandemic (Part 2)
Interview November 10, 2020In this first series of the Building Mental Resiliency video series, we share a Q&A on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. We interview mental health experts – including psychiatrist… Read MoreSupporting Strong Mental Health: Interviews with Mental Health Experts During COVID-19 Pandemic (Part 1)
Interview November 10, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to both our physical and mental wellbeing and we must all navigate new ways to live, learn, work and stay well. We are… Read MoreHealth Care Professionals With High Socially At-Risk Caseloads Received Reduced MIPS Performance Scores
Article November 9, 2020In 2019, health care professionals with high social-risk caseloads scored 13.4 points lower on the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance, compared to MIPS clinicians with the lowest social at-risk… Read MoreConsiderations For Patients Receiving Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics During COVID-19
Video November 9, 2020In this presentation, René Kahn, MD, PhD, PsychU Schizophrenia Section Advisor, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic administration, including safety and clinical considerations. Dr. Kahn will… Read MoreCDC Releases Interim Guidance On Rapid Antigen Testing For COVID-19
Article November 9, 2020On September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released interim technical guidance on rapid antigen testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the pandemic. Antigen tests… Read MoreIndividuals Initiated On LAIs For Schizophrenia Had Fewer Hospitalizations & Emergency Room Visits, Better Medication Adherence
Article November 9, 2020In the United States, health care consumers with schizophrenia treated with long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics were 38% less likely to be hospitalized compared to those treated with oral antipsychotics. Those… Read More62% Of U.S. Physicians Report Pay Cuts Due To COVID-19
Article November 9, 2020Approximately 62% of United States physicians reported a reduction in income during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a survey of more than 5,000 physicians. Of those who… Read MoreThe Relationship Of Cognitive Deficits With Mental & Physical Quality Of Life In Major Depression
Article November 9, 2020Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent, disabling mood disorder with clinical features including cognitive dysfunction, social impairments, and physical ailments, ultimately affecting an individual’s quality of life (QOL). Self-perceived… Read MoreThe Digital First Era
Article November 9, 2020In his presentation, Preparing For The New Normal: What’s Keeping Executives Up At Night? during the 2020 OPEN MINDS Management Best Practices Institute David Klements, Chief Executive Officer, Qualifacts, discussed the future of… Read MoreUnpaid Family Caregivers Are 26% More Likely To Have Conditions That Result In Poorer Health
Article November 9, 2020Unpaid family caregivers are 26% more likely than non-caregivers to have physical and behavioral health conditions that reduce their overall health. According to an analysis of the Blue Cross Blue… Read MoreFocusing On The Non-Health Factors Of Health
Article November 9, 2020It’s no secret—social factors affect health care spending. Last year, Bechara Choucair, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Community Health Officer, Kaiser Permanente, provided the health plan perspective on social… Read MoreThe Primary Care Strategy Question
Article November 9, 2020For over a decade, the health and human service field has been focused on getting primary care and behavioral health services in sync. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services… Read MoreClinical Professionals Affiliated With Health Systems Have Higher MIPS Scores
Article November 9, 2020Clinical professionals affiliated with health systems had better performance scores on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for 2019 than non-affiliated clinical professionals. The… Read MoreCOVID-19 Testing Rates Highest In Massachusetts; Lowest In Florida, Mississippi, & Arizona
Article November 9, 2020As of October 1, 2020, the highest rate of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing was in Massachusetts, at 10.2 tests per 1,000 population. It was lowest in Florida, Mississippi, and… Read MoreTechnology Update: Impacts On Treatment
On-Demand Webinar November 4, 2020Technology’s impact on mental health care service delivery is often lauded, but what’s the evidence thus far? Artificial intelligence, machine learning, neuro-linguistic programming therapy, and blockchain: What have they done… Read MorePost-COVID-19 Pandemic: Behavioral Health Providers Declare Telemedicine Is Here To Stay
Interview November 3, 2020The one certainty in 2020 has been there is no certainty. Starting with the early whispers of a new virus in a remote province of China in January, to the… Read MoreTelehealth Payments: What’s Keeping You Up At Night?
Article November 2, 2020There is almost universal agreement that the use of telehealth will continue after the pandemic recedes. The path to more telehealth was paved by the emergency telehealth regulatory changes enacted by… Read MoreWhat You Should Be Thinking About Now
Article November 2, 2020In Monica E. Oss’ closing address at the 2020 OPEN MINDS Management Best Practices Institute, Navigating The Crisis – Best Leadership Practices To Survive A Crisis & Emerge As A Market Leader, she… Read MoreHHS Expands Eligibility For The Phase 2 Medicaid & CHIP Provider Relief Funding—Only 4% Of Eligible Organizations Applied Previously
Article November 2, 2020On August 10, 2020, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) re-opened the Phase 2 Provider Relief Fund application portal for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)… Read MoreRules For Post-Pandemic Care Transformation
Article November 2, 2020The one word that keeps coming up in discussions with health plan executives is “transformation.” And, they’re not talking about transforming themselves. They are talking about the transformation in service… Read MoreNewport Mental Health Expands Youth & Family Services
Article November 2, 2020At the Norman Bird Sanctuary, Boys and Girls Club of Newport County, Fab Newport, and MLK Community Center camps and programs for kids, Newport Mental Health’s Marcia Tryon (LMHC) has… Read MoreHalf Of Italian COVID-19 Survivors Had Subsequent Psychiatric Disorders
Article November 2, 2020About 55% of Italian adults ages 18 to 87 who recovered from a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection had self-rated in the clinical range for at least one mental disorder, such… Read MoreAccreditation For Competitive Advantage In A Crowded Marketplace
Article November 2, 2020Remember the famous “shoplifting” scene in Home Alone where 8-year old Kevin McAllister ends up accidentally stealing a toothbrush when he encounters Old Man Marley? The most memorable part is… Read MoreMore Than One Third Of Older Adults Will Struggle With Video-Call Telehealth Visits
Article November 2, 2020Two separate studies corroborate that over a third of older adults will struggle with telehealth visits if they require the use of a video-call. The first study found that approximately… Read MoreVeteran’s Affairs Partners With OnStar To Bring Suicide Prevention Services To Veterans
Article November 2, 2020On August 17, 2020, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a partnership with OnStar’s emergency services to improve access to suicide prevention resources for Veterans. This partnership will… Read MoreFederal Judge Strikes Down DOL Restrictions On Which Workers Can Access The Federal COVID-19 Paid Leave Program
Article November 2, 2020On August 2, 2020, a federal judge struck down Department of Labor (DOL) restrictions on whether health care employees are eligible for the paid sick and family leave program established… Read MoreBrigham & Women’s To Pilot New Program With Mental Health Startup To Use AI To Track Providers’ Stress
Article November 2, 2020Brigham and Women’s Hospital has tapped mental health startup Rose to help support clinicians’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pilot program, emergency health care professionals at Brigham and… Read MoreNearly 41% Of Americans Experiencing Mental Health Symptoms During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Article November 2, 2020Approximately 40.9% of Americans are experiencing at least one adverse mental or behavioral health symptom during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The assessed mental health symptoms included: symptoms of… Read MoreTwo National Child Welfare-Focused Organizations, Alliance For Strong Families & Communities & The Council On Accreditation, Announce Merger Plans
Article November 2, 2020On August 19, 2020, the boards of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities (Alliance) and the Council on Accreditation (COA) signed a nonbinding letter of intent to explore a… Read MoreAlternative Payment Methods For Behavioral Health Associated With Lower Utilization & Spending
Article November 2, 2020Alternative payment methods (APMs) for mental health and addiction disorder treatment are associated with lower behavioral health service utilization and lower spending, as well as improvements in process of care… Read MoreTreatment At Specialty Behavioral Health Clinics Reduced Psychiatric Inpatient Admission
Article November 2, 2020People with mental health disorders who received mental health services at specialty behavioral health clinics had a lower likelihood of having a psychiatric inpatient admission, according to a study of… Read MoreTelemedicine & Medication Adherence
Article November 2, 2020Nonadherence to psychotropic medication is one of the major obstacles when treating mental illnesses. Approximately 60% of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia discontinue their medication within 90 days of prescription. For… Read MoreLipid Disorders & Major Depressive Disorder: Case Study
Interview November 2, 2020In this interview, Sloan Manning, M.D., PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Advisor, discusses the overlap between primary care and mental health care based on a patient’s high triglycerides count. Dr.… Read MoreMental Illness Microaggressions Scale – Perpetrator Version (MIMS-P)
Downloadable Resource October 29, 2020Mental Illness Microaggressions Scale – Perpetrator Version (MIMS-P) is a 17-item instrument designed to measure microaggressions endorsed by perpetrators against a socially marginalized group and demonstrates strong psychometric properties. The… Read MoreTechnology In Mental Health Care: Summary Of Clinical Opinions & Expert Considerations
Downloadable Resource October 27, 2020Back To The Future: The Opportunities In Health Care At Home
Article October 26, 2020Home health care had a mere 3% share of the $3.6 trillion U.S. health care market in 2018. Medicare and Medicaid together made up 75% of home health spending in… Read MoreNHS England Preparing For Surge In Referrals For Mental Health Talk Therapy
Article October 26, 2020The English National Health Service (NHS) is preparing for a surge in mental health referrals by training more staff to provide “talking therapy.” About 2,900 trainees are starting courses within… Read MoreUtilization Of Telehealth In Substance Use Disorder: A Companion Piece From Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With Experts Webinar
Video October 26, 2020In this companion piece to the PsychU April 23, 2020 webinar, “Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts,” Drs. Robin Nelson and Roueen Rafeyan share… Read MoreTelehealth May Be As Effective As In-Person Visits For Maintaining MAT For People In Addiction Treatment
Article October 26, 2020Telehealth visits may be as effective as in-person visits for maintaining continuous medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for at least three months after starting MAT, according to a rapid evidence review. Further,… Read MoreArkansas To Add 700 Slots To I/DD Community & Employment Supports Waiver
Article October 26, 2020On August 27, 2020, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) will add 700 slots to the state’s Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver… Read MoreCOVID, Rationing, & Consumers With Disabilities: Where Are We?
Article October 26, 2020The pandemic has brought the spotlight to many inequities in the health care system. One is the access to treatment (and soon, access to vaccines) for people with disabilities. A few months ago,… Read MoreTreating Individuals With Substance Abuse: A Companion Piece From Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With Experts Webinar
Video October 26, 2020In this companion piece to the PsychU April 23, 2020 webinar, “Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts,” Dr. Roueen Rafeyan discusses patients who believe… Read MoreStrategies For Self-Care: A Companion Piece From Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With Experts Webinar
Video October 26, 2020In this companion piece to the PsychU April 23, 2020 webinar, “Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts,” Drs. Robin Nelson and Roueen Rafeyan share… Read MorePositive COVID-19 Test Required To Merit Medicare 20% Hospital Payment Boost
Article October 19, 2020On August 17, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new policy to clarify that a 20% Medicare add on payment for services provided to beneficiaries… Read MoreJust What The Doctor Ordered—With A Dose Of Technology
Article October 19, 2020Nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug—with more than half on two medications, and a fifth on five or more medicines. This is not surprising, given the statistics… Read MoreUnderstanding Longitudinal Post-Traumatic Stress After Pregnancy Loss
Article October 19, 2020Early unplanned pregnancy loss is common. Between 10% and 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage—that is, the loss of a fetus prior to the twentieth week of pregnancy.1 An additional… Read More78% Of Psychiatrists Had Symptoms Of Burnout In 2018
Article October 19, 2020About 78% of psychiatrists who participated in an online survey assessing their well-being in 2018 reported significant burnout with their careers. The following characteristics were associated with higher scores on… Read MoreNeuroimmunology Of Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource October 12, 2020Recent research has presented possible links to both risk and protective factors regarding the occurrence of schizophrenia. This presentation provides an overview of some of these factors and the schizophrenia… Read MoreNeurodevelopment Of Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource October 12, 2020The molecular pathophysiology of schizophrenia is complex and involves many factors, but there are some typical patterns that serve as a guideline to the neurodevelopment of the disease. The presentation… Read MoreGenetics Of Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource October 12, 2020Years of research have established that schizophrenia is a highly heritable disease, providing a greater understanding of the genetic links to the occurrence of schizophrenia. This resource explores the complex… Read MoreNeuroendocrinology
Downloadable Resource October 12, 2020Data comparing hormone levels and the development of schizophrenia suggest there may be both neuroprotective and risk factors associated with different hormones. Additional studies could lead to new treatment options… Read MoreNeuroanatomical Alterations In Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource October 12, 2020Observing the brains of patients with schizophrenia has yielded insights into issues such as gray matter loss, typical disease progression, and the effects of antipsychotic treatments. This resource reviews the… Read MoreNeuroinflammation & Neuroprotection In Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource October 12, 2020Neuroinflammation, which is suggested to have links to schizophrenia, can develop as early as in utero. As the disease progresses, neuroinflammation is shown to increase as well. What can we… Read MorePharmacist Perspective of PsychU: Interview With Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP
Interview October 12, 2020In recognition of Pharmacist Month, PsychU Pharmacist Corner Section Advisor Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, provides her perspective on what PsychU means to her. Dr. Ehret discusses the different perspectives… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Role Of Media On Mental Health During COVID-19
Interview October 12, 2020In her 2018 interview on mental health around 9/11, Dr. Kelly Stein-Marcus’ closing comments were on the effect of media and mental health. Today, PsychU returns to talk with Dr.… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Role Of Media On Mental Health After Disasters Between 9/11 & COVID-19
Interview October 12, 2020In her 2018 interview on mental health around 9/11, Dr. Kelly Stein-Marcus’ closing comments were on the effect of media and mental health. Today, PsychU returns to talk with Dr.… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: The Positive Role Of Media During COVID-19
Interview October 12, 2020In her 2018 interview on mental health around 9/11, Dr. Kelly Stein-Marcus’ closing comments were on the effect of media and mental health. Today, PsychU returns to talk with Dr.… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Influence Of Media On COVID-19 Experience
Interview October 12, 2020In her 2018 interview on mental health around 9/11, Dr. Kelly Stein-Marcus’ closing comments were on the effect of media and mental health. Today, PsychU returns to talk with Dr.… Read MoreIntegration Of Behavioral Health Care & Primary Health Care: The Past, The Present & The Future
On-Demand Webinar October 8, 2020The integration of behavioral health care into primary care is one approach to bridging the care continuum and increasing access to mental health treatment. In this webinar, speakers John Kern,… Read MoreVaccines & Vaccine Development (Part 3 Of 3-Part Viruses, Vaccines & Inflammation: Neurological Perspectives Series)
On-Demand Webinar October 6, 2020Adaptive immune responses and/or effective vaccines are required to safeguard mankind from many viruses that rely on a human host for survival and propagation as a species, without which we… Read MoreRecovery From Early Psychosis Program (REPP) Series: Early Intervention For A Better Future
Interview October 5, 2020In this video clip, Lauren Walker, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Co-Director of the Northwestern Recovery from Early Episode Psychosis Program (REPP), describes the importance of early intervention for the future… Read More“I’m Here…”: Peer To Friend: How To Help
Video October 5, 2020What happens when one friend tells another that her depression recently worsened, to the point where she needed a hospital stay? Her friend joins her in a simple craft that… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Major Depressive Disorder: Follow-Up Discussion On The Use Of Digital Tools During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Interview October 5, 2020Adam Kaplin, MD, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discusses the role digital technology has played during the coronavirus… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Major Depressive Disorder
Video September 28, 2020Adam Kaplin, MD, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discusses the role digital technology plays in the treatment of… Read MoreFuture of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Kathy Day, MPA, BA, AA
Interview September 28, 2020In this interview, Kathy Day, MPA, BA, AA, PsychU Patient and Caregiver Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Elizabeth DiNapoli, PhD, Medical Science… Read MorePANSS-6: A Tool For Measure-Based Care In Schizophrenia
Video September 21, 2020Medical science relies in great part on quantifying states of health. But effective tools have not always been available to psychiatrists and other mental health care providers. In this presentation,… Read MoreEffects Of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor & C-Reactive Protein On Cognitive Impairment In Schizophrenia: Existing Evidence
Article September 21, 2020Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia spectrum disorders, known to affect individuals even before their first episode of psychosis. Affected cognitive domains where impairment is considered a defining… Read MoreImportant Findings About Suicide Risk & Eating Disorders
Article September 14, 2020Individuals with eating disorders are at increased risk of suicide, compared with the general population. Some 20% of deaths among those with anorexia nervosa are due to suicide. Suicidality is… Read MoreThe Impact Of COVID-19 On Individuals With PTSD: An Interview With Dr. Harry Croft
Interview September 14, 2020In this webinar, psychiatrist Harry Croft discusses with Medical Science Liaison, Nichole Neugebauer, how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has increased under the stress of the pandemic. Dr. Croft reviews the… Read MoreAlcohol Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource September 10, 2020The Impact Of Social Media & Technology On Suicidality
On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2020Now more than ever, social media has become something that many of us rely on for engagement with others. In this webinar, professionals in the field of suicidology, Bart Andrews,… Read MoreHow Can A Passing Stranger Intervene To Prevent A Suicide In A Public Place?
Article September 7, 2020Every year, there are approximately 6,000 suicide deaths in the United Kingdom. Up to one-third of these occur in public places. Experts note that given the opportunity for a last-minute… Read MoreA Vicious Circle: Suicidality & Stigma
Article August 31, 2020The irony is painful: Suicidal behavior is highly stigmatized, but stigma itself may increase suicidality. The complex, reciprocal relationship between the two is the focus of two recent journal articles:… Read MorePsychiatric Resident Perspective Of The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic From The U.S. Epicenter
Interview August 31, 2020In this podcast, Dr. Pallavi Joshi discusses COVID-19’s impact on her residency training and clinical practice with Jehan Marino, PharmD, BCPP, of the Otsuka Medical Affairs team. Social distancing has… Read MoreHow The U.S.’s Largest Safety-Net System Is Using Telehealth To Maintain Patient Care During COVID-19
Article August 24, 2020The largest safety-net health care delivery system in the United States, NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H) serves more than one million New Yorkers, offering medical and behavioral health care… Read MoreComorbid Personality Disorder: A Diagnosis For Diminished Care
Article August 24, 2020Introduction Anxiety disorders and depression are ranked as the first- and second-most common mental disorders, respectively. Both are common comorbidities in individuals with a personality disorder diagnosis. Evidence suggests that… Read MoreMeasurement-Based Care In Psychiatry
Interview August 24, 2020Research has shown that when adding measurement-based care tools to usual care, including psychiatric care, significant improvement in patient outcomes can result. In this podcast, Dwayne Mayes provides his peer… Read MoreIntroducing PsychU Nurses Corner Section Advisor Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP
Interview August 24, 2020Julleah Johnson, PhD, and Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, discuss the PsychU Nurses Corner and the role of nurses in the future of health care. As the PsychU Nurses… Read MoreMindfulness Meditation In Mental Health
Video August 17, 2020Over the last few decades, mindfulness meditation has increased in popularity. In this presentation, Elizabeth DiNapoli, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, will provide a brief overview of mindfulness meditation, including the… Read MorePsychological Distress Greater In 2020 Compared With 2018
Article August 17, 2020A survey conducted between April 7 and April 13, 2020, revealed significantly greater rates of psychological distress compared with 2018 data. The survey results likely reflect the stressors imposed by… Read MoreThe EARLY Clinic Program: Treating First-Episode Psychosis
Video August 10, 2020This informative recording features Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of New Mexico, and Dawn Halperin, MA, LPCC, CPRP,… Read MoreMaternal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Podcast August 10, 2020This podcast features Dr. Lisa Weinstock, a reproductive and perinatal psychiatrist, discussing mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. As many as 15% of women experience… Read MorePopulation Density & Genetic Risk For Schizophrenia
Article August 10, 2020A functional magnetic resonance imaging study in 2011 showed greater activation of the stress-processing pathways in study participants who hailed from urban vs. rural locales, leading study authors to propose… Read MoreExamining The Relationship Between Psychotic Experiences & Suicidal Behaviors
Article August 10, 2020Introduction Over the last 20 years, researchers have extensively delved into psychotic experiences in the general population. While these hallucinatory experiences are generally attributed to schizophrenic symptoms, 5%–8% of the… Read MorePsychological First Aid By Nurses, For Nurses: A Conversation With Alan “Tony” Amberg: Companion Video 1
Video August 10, 2020In this first of two companion videos to the popular webinar entitled “Psychological First Aid By Nurses, For Nurses: A Conversation With Alan ‘Tony’ Amberg,” PsychU Nurses Corner Section Advisor… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines & Inflammation (Part 1 Of The 3-Part Viruses, Vaccines & Inflammation: Neurological Perspectives Series)
On-Demand Webinar August 6, 2020Viruses have long been the focus of scientific attention. Over the last several months, this focus has intensified during our fight with the novel human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In this webinar,… Read MoreUnderstanding Second Victim Syndrome In Healthcare Providers
Interview August 3, 2020It is not uncommon for a health care provider to experience extreme distress after medical error or after an adverse event occurs to a patient. Dr. Albert Wu has coined… Read MoreMental Health Education: A Discussion With A Psychiatrist
Interview August 3, 2020This podcast features Madhukar Trivedi, MD, and Kim Lonergan, RN, MSN, discussing mental health education around the globe. Their conversation includes an examination of an evidence-based program. Join us for… Read MoreMedication Adherence During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Podcast August 3, 2020Medication adherence has proven challenging for many individuals during the coronavirus pandemic. For all the convenience offered by virtual visits, they make it more difficult to administer injections or assess… Read MoreFactors Associated With Violent Suicide Attempts In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Article July 27, 2020Bipolar disorder has been categorized as one of the top 10 most disabling conditions in the world, and among those afflicted with the disease, one of the leading causes of… Read MoreTips For Protecting Community Pharmacists & Pharmacy Staff From COVID-19
Downloadable Resource July 22, 2020Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists, and other pharmacy staff are frontline responders to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staying protected and healthy while caring for patients is a top priority. Consider the… Read MoreProtecting Yourself, Your Patients & Your Family
Downloadable Resource July 22, 2020As an essential healthcare provider, taking appropriate steps to protect yourself, your staff, your patients, and your family is a top priority. We all do our part to provide care… Read MoreManaging Suspected Cases of COVID-19 In Ambulatory Care & Community Pharmacy Settings
Downloadable Resource July 22, 2020Pharmacists and pharmacy staff working in ambulatory care/community pharmacy settings may encounter patients who are displaying symptoms of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. All pharmacies should have an action plan—and… Read MoreCOVID-19 Basics: What Pharmacy Personnel Need to Know During the COVID-19 Crisis
Downloadable Resource July 22, 2020As an essential healthcare provider, being informed on the most current information about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is critically important. There are steps you can take to make sure… Read MorePopulation Health: Clinical & Administrative Implications
On-Demand Webinar July 21, 2020Optimizing both population health and individual patient care will require major changes in how health care is delivered, starting with a systemic focus. In this webinar, three expert panelists from… Read MoreThe Implications Of COVID-19 For Mental Health & Substance Use
Article July 20, 2020The following is a summary of Panchal N., et al. The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use. Health Reform Issue Brief – 9440, Kaiser Family Foundation (April… Read MoreGetting To Whole Person Addiction Treatment
Article July 20, 2020Our coverage of primary care physicians’ views of addiction treatment and medication assisted treatment (MAT) brought quite a few comments. A recent study found that even though two thirds of… Read MoreMaking Your Clinical Programs VBR-Ready
Article July 16, 2020The adoption of value-based reimbursement (VBR) has been inconsistent over the past few years. But the consensus is that the recession that is upon us and the likely reduced federal/state… Read MoreCannabidiol Reduces Cue-Induced Craving & Anxiety In Heroin Use Disorder
Article July 13, 2020That there is an opioid epidemic is well documented: more than 300,000 people have died from opioid use over the last decade. Since 2007, medical services for treating opioid use… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A Podcast
Interview July 8, 2020Elizabeth DiNapoli sits down with Kathy Day to respond to unanswered questions from PsychU’s Interacting with First Responders webinar. Their conversation covers discussions among patients, family members, and law enforcement… Read MoreBipolar Section Advisor Perspective On The COVID-19 Pandemic An Interview With Dr. Joseph Goldberg
Interview June 29, 2020As the immediate crisis of the pandemic has now evolved into a chronic state of uncertainty, Dr. Joseph F. Goldberg and Dr. Dri Wang discuss the role of mental providers… Read More14% Of Physicians Used Telemedicine Video Visits Weekly Pre-COVID-19
Article June 29, 2020About 14% of internal medicine physician members of the American College of Physicians (ACP) used telemedicine technologies every week to conduct video visits with consumers, according to a survey in… Read MorePennsylvania Clinical Network Signs Value-Based Contract With Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan
Article June 29, 2020On May 8, 2020, the Pennsylvania (PA) Clinical Network announced that it entered a value-based contract for Aetna’s Medicare Advantage members in Pennsylvania. The organizations is a physician-led clinically integrated… Read MorePrivacy & Security Considerations During The Pandemic
Video June 29, 2020In this presentation, Dr. Mona Sobhani, PhD, Director of Research and Operations USC Center for Body Computing, Los Angeles, California, addresses privacy and security considerations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr.… Read MorePsych Hub Launches COVID-19 Mental Health Resources With Industry, Government & Advocacy Groups
Article June 22, 2020On April 7, 2020, Psych Hub launched the free COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub, which includes written, visual, and video resources focused on maintaining well-being and coping with mental health… Read More51% Of North Carolina Adults At Higher Risk For Severe COVID-19 Illness Due To Age Or Underlying Health Condition
Article June 22, 2020About 51% of adults in North Carolina are at higher risk for severe illness from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) because they are age 65 or older and/or have an underlying… Read MoreVeterans Health Administration Invests In Veterans By Investing In Integration
Article June 22, 2020Many mental health conditions are diagnosed in primary care settings, but a significant percentage of individuals referred to mental health care may not receive recommended treatment. One aim of the… Read MoreCould NMR-Spectroscopy Eventually Supplement Differential Diagnosis Decisions?
Article June 22, 2020Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a technique designed to analyze the molecular structure of organic material. Most commonly scientists measure the reaction of hydrogen-1 (1H) nuclei within a sample,… Read MoreNon-Fatal Overdose Emergency Visits Up 4.3% For All Drugs & 3.1% For All Opioids Between 2016 & 2017
Article June 22, 2020New York behavioral health provider organizations are delivering 82% of programs via telehealth during the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to a member survey conducted by the Coalition for Behavioral… Read MoreAssociation of Cognition With Level Of Negative Symptomatology In First-Episode Psychosis
Article June 15, 2020Schizophrenia is marked by considerable heterogeneity in clinical course and functional outcome. Two underlying reasons for this are differences in cognitive and negative symptoms. Negative symptoms are labeled such because… Read MoreThe Important Role Of Community Pharmacist In COVID-19 Testing
Interview June 15, 2020In this interview, Dr. Steven Chen, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP, FNAP discusses how community pharmacists can play a major role in COVID-19 testing administration with the recent guidance from US Health… Read MoreHumana & National Quality Forum Say New Value-Based Payment Models Should Include Social Risks
Article June 15, 2020As payers move toward population-based payment models, the National Qualify Forum (NQF) and Humana believe that the models should evaluate both social risk and clinical risk to acknowledge the interdependence… Read MoreLos Angeles County COVID-19 Antibody Testing Finds Prevalence Rate At Least 28 Times Higher Than Confirmed Cases
Article June 15, 2020About 4.1% of the population in Los Angeles County, California, had already had coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as of April 20, 2020, based on the preliminary results of a study… Read MoreImpact Of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) On Mental Health Of Children
On-Demand Webinar June 11, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on children across the nation due to school closures and other factors. Many of these children have mental health conditions and have relied… Read MoreCan Video-Enabled Tablets Increase Mental Health Care Access For Veterans?
Article June 8, 2020Experiencing barriers to care is not uncommon for United States veterans—especially the nearly one-third who live in rural or isolated areas and those who deal with transportation and financial challenges.… Read MoreIntegrating Behavioral Care At A Nurse-Led Clinic: An Interview With Kent Alford
Interview June 8, 2020In this webcast, Kent Alford discusses an initiative in which a nurse-led primary care clinic located in an underserved urban locale in the Midwest folded in behavioral health care. The… Read MoreAn Interview With Becky Stoll Of Centerstone: Safeguarding Health & Well-Being In A Time Of Crisis
Interview June 8, 2020Becky Stoll, Vice President of Crisis and Disaster Management for the not-for-profit behavioral health care organization Centerstone, shares how Centerstone responded to the pandemic by moving swiftly onto a virtual… Read MoreA Call For Change: The Nurse Leader’s Role In Interprofessional Teams
Article June 8, 2020For centuries, the nursing profession’s overarching mission has been to make patients feel safe, heard, comfortable, and holistically cared for. But in the modern health care system, many nurses aren’t… Read MoreA Caregiver’s Perspective On Mental Health During Coronavirus Pandemic
Interview June 8, 2020As a caregiver, Kathy Day explains how her family member with schizophrenia is adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic. Ms. Day unveils her intuitive approach to addressing the severity… Read MoreThe Nurse’s Role In Integrating & Improving Behavioral Care
Article June 1, 2020Nurses are the cornerstone of health care delivery and as such are poised to take a lead role in forwarding the integration of behavioral care into primary care. This is… Read MoreThe Importance Of First Episode Psychosis Programs
Interview June 1, 2020Dr. Beth DiNapoli interviews Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz, MS, NCC, LPC about the first episode psychosis program, ENGAGE. Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz, is the Senior Manager of the program and she provides insights on… Read More8% Of Those Who Had Mild COVID-19 Developed No Detectable Antibodies
Article June 1, 2020In a study of 175 people in China who recovered from COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus) after experiencing mild symptoms, 8% developed no detectable antibodies in their plasma. Currently, researchers believe that… Read MoreThe Jail/Prison System & Mental Health: A Discussion On The Stigma & Challenges Faced On Re-Entry To Society
On-Demand Webinar May 26, 2020Many individuals incarcerated have a serious mental illness; indeed, there are more mentally ill people in the jail/prison system than in the hospital. Inmates with mental illness remain in jail… Read MoreBipolar Disorder’s Impact On Patients & Clinicians During COVID-19
Interview May 25, 2020Dr. Terence Ketter shares his thoughts on treating patients with bipolar disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ketter explains what has the greatest effect on patients with bipolar disorder and… Read More40 Days Of Mindfulness Meditation Creates Structural Brain Changes
Article May 25, 2020Participation in 40 days of mindfulness meditation alters the brain structure, resulting in improved quality of life. Specifically, brain imaging in candidates participating in 40 days of mindfulness meditation revealed… Read MoreThe Pharmacist’s Perspective During The Pandemic
Interview May 25, 2020In this presentation, Dr. Timothy Aungst, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, discusses the importance of medication optimization and digital technology. Dr.… Read MoreHormones & Depression: What We Know & What Is On The Horizon
Video May 25, 2020It is an exciting time for the field of psychiatry and general neuroscience. In the past few decades, there has been an increased understanding of the varied pathological processes leading… Read MoreViolence & the Mentally Ill: Stigma’s Toll
Article May 25, 2020The link between violence and the mentally ill is demonstrably weak, yet from public discourse you would hardly know that more than three decades of research have shown this. Whenever… Read MoreManaging Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic
On-Demand Webinar May 21, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted significant effects on mental health. The prescription of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications has increased, as have calls to the National Suicide Prevention hotline. In this… Read MoreThe Effect Of A National Pandemic On The Patient With Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar May 19, 2020Join Dr. Joseph Goldberg and Dr. Terence Ketter for a wide-ranging discussion with Dri Wang, PharmD, a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Development, Inc., of the effect… Read MoreThe Psychological Impact Of COVID-19 On Health Care Workers At Tongji Hospital In Wuhan
Article May 18, 2020Note from the original article posting: “This article is a preprint and has not been peer-reviewed. It reports new medical research that has yet to be evaluated and so should not be… Read MoreTwo Distinct Subtypes Of Schizophrenia Discovered
Article May 18, 2020A machine learning analysis of brain imaging revealed that there are two subtypes of schizophrenia. About 60% of people with schizophrenia had a subtype with widespread brain volume reduction that… Read MoreAre Interventions For Reducing Stigma Toward People With Severe Mental Illness Effective?
Article May 18, 2020People with severe mental illnesses—including schizophrenia, psychosis, and bipolar disorder—often experience serious social and economic hardship because of their illness. Managing such illness is task enough. But those with severe… Read MoreImpulsivity Under Crisis: COVID-19’s Impact On Those With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Or Binge Eating Disorder
Interview May 18, 2020In this interview, Dr. Jon Grant discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on individuals with impulse control disorders, more specifically, those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or binge eating… Read MorePerspectives From The COVID-19 US Epicenter With Dr. René Kahn, Schizophrenia Section Advisor
Interview May 18, 2020Dr. Kahn, the Department Chair of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, shares his insights into the challenges facing health care… Read MoreThe Role Of Nurses In Reducing Stigma Associated With Mental Health Conditions
On-Demand Webinar May 12, 2020Nurses are uniquely qualified to educate and inform others, provide support, and take specific action to reduce stigmatizing practices and attitudes. In this webinar, Alan “Tony” Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN,… Read MoreThe Public’s Mental Health Burden During COVID-19: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Symptoms, & Sleep Quality
Article May 11, 2020On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization categorized COVID-19 as a pandemic. From December 2019 to February 15, 2020, a total of 66, 580 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed… Read MoreStigma In Borderline Personality Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Compared With Bipolar Disorder
Article May 11, 2020Internalized stigma is a significant problem for many with mental illness. It wears at self-esteem, tears at self-confidence. It is barrier to seeking treatment, it hinders treatment adherence, and it… Read MoreCoping With Stigma: Does A Targeted Intervention Help?
Article May 11, 2020The strength of stigma against mental illness has not declined in recent years; in fact, according to some research, it has increased. So report the authors of a recent study… Read MoreFighting Loneliness In Social Distancing: A Conversation With Dr. Gaurava Agarwal
Article May 11, 2020PsychU has invited Dr. Gaurava Agarwal to share his expertise about how individuals can fight the sense of isolation and the loneliness that can accompany social distancing. Dr. Agarwal has… Read MorePsychU: Perspectives & Evolution
Podcast May 11, 2020Listen in as Jon Grant, MD, JD, shares his thoughts with Rachel Self, PhD, MS, about PsychU and its particular value at this time. As for the future, Dr. Grant… Read MoreDoes Stigma In First-Episode Psychosis Impact Outcomes?
Article May 4, 2020Awareness and exploration of the scope and consequences of stigma toward mental illness in general—and psychotic disorders in particular—is a growing area of mental health study. Recent research has examined… Read MorePeople With Chronic Pain Using Medical Cannabis Reduced Opioid Use Despite No Changes In Pain Scores
Article May 4, 2020About 76% of people with chronic pain who were taking opioids and were able to reduce the opioid dose three months after starting medical marijuana, according to a study conducted… Read MoreMental Health & COVID-19: Managed Care Perspective
Interview May 4, 2020Jim Kenney discusses how managed care organizations are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in both positive and challenging ways. How are payers’ allowances and restrictions changing? What are the pros… Read MoreHumana Medicare Advantage Plans To Pay Providers To Address Social Determinants Of Health
Article May 4, 2020On March 4, 2020, Humana announced it had launched a Medicare Advantage value-based program (VBP) focused on addressing member social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity, social isolation,… Read MoreUse Of Telemedicine & Technology In The Treatment Of Mental Health During The COVID-19 Crisis
On-Demand Webinar April 29, 2020The COVID-19 crisis has increased the use of telemedicine to adapt to new social distancing guidelines. Transitioning to digital health care may be stifled by state telemedicine regulations, HIPAA, and… Read MoreSubstance Use Disorder Amid Pandemic
Article April 27, 2020“Ninety meetings in 90 days”: This is one mantra repeated to and by many individuals early in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). Regular attendance at peer-run meetings offered by… Read MoreAccess To Psychiatric Medications During Times Of Natural Disasters & Pandemics
Interview April 27, 2020In a conversation with pharmacist Dr. Megan Ehret, Dr. Samantha Sweeney gathers insights on how pharmacists can best prepare for medication shortages amid natural disasters and pandemics. Dr. Ehret addresses… Read MoreMeeting The Treatment Team Transitioning From Primary Care To Psychiatry
Interview April 27, 2020When primary care providers recommend mental health treatment, patients can feel apprehensive and flustered. Health care providers are asked questions such as, “What is the difference between a psychologist and… Read MoreA Picture Of Opioid Use & Dependence Worldwide
Article April 27, 2020Millions of people around the world are dependent on opioids, with significant costs to society and deadly consequences for some individuals. According to the “Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and… Read MoreSpry Health Launches Loop Signal Remote Monitoring Service To Reduce Avoidable Emergency Department Visits By People At-Risk, Confirmed, Or Suspected For COVID-19
Article April 27, 2020On March 20, 2020, Spry Health launched Loop Signal, a service to help clinical professionals remotely monitor consumers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 or who have health conditions putting them… Read MoreSubstance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts
On-Demand Webinar April 23, 2020The COVID-19 crisis may be having a profound impact on the mental health of individuals worldwide. For those living with a substance use disorder, this crisis presents unique challenges, among… Read MoreNurses’ Role In Behavioral Health During The Crisis Of COVID-19
Interview April 23, 2020Anxiety, fear, and trauma can be rampant during times of natural disaster. Kimberly Lonergan, RN, MSN, interviews Tony Amberg to hear his perspectives on nurses’ role during a pandemic, including… Read MoreDigital Tools For Mental Health
Video April 20, 2020Telepsychiatry: Implementation & Best Practices
Video April 20, 2020Dr. Mehdi Qalbani discusses his experience providing telepsychiatry in the Information Age. Topics include regulatory concerns, practice guidelines, and web-side manner when working remotely. Mehdi Qalbani, MD, MSPH, is the… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Suicide & Safety Questions
Interview April 20, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions relating to suicide and safety plans for family emergencies. If you… Read MoreStigma’s Impact In Prison & After Release On Individuals With Mental Illness
Article April 20, 2020Stigma against behavioral health care holds powerful sway inside penal institutions. Indeed, its power is such that it reaches beyond prison walls to afflict individuals after release, compromising medication adherence… Read MoreMaking Sense Of Uncertainty: A Discussion With New York City Metro Area Clinicians & A Peer Specialist On The Impact of COVID-19 On Psychiatry From The U.S. Epicenter
On-Demand Webinar April 14, 2020New York State is at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, with more confirmed cases than any single country in the world.1 In this exclusive PsychU… Read MoreImplementing Technology Into The Management Of Patients With Mental Health Disorders: Resources
Video April 14, 2020As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many clinicians are turning to digital tools to engage or manage patients who are quarantined, under stay-at-home mandates, or practicing social distancing. Implementing… Read MoreOpioid Use & Suicidal Behaviors
Article April 13, 2020Connections between opioid misuse and suicidal behaviors have been explored, but a team of researchers, led by Hillary Samples of the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of… Read MoreSan Francisco Reports 16% Rise In Overdose Deaths Between 2017 & 2018
Article April 13, 2020Overdose deaths in San Francisco, California, rose by 16% between 2017 and 2018. In 2017, there were 222 overdose deaths, and there were 259 overdose deaths in 2018. During the… Read MoreMost Health Centers Use Telepsychiatry As An Adjunct To In-Person Care
Article April 13, 2020In most community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers that had telehealth capabilities in 2018, telepsychiatry was used as an adjunct to in-person care. In a study that… Read MoreResident’s Corner Challenge, Dr. Caitlin Wise
Podcast April 13, 2020Dr. Caitlin Wise relays her pharmacy residency experience. As an avid dancer, Dr. Wise shares similar challenges between conducting research and performing on-stage. Caitlin Wise, PharmD, is a PGY1 Managed… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Navigating Legal & Financial Hurdles
Interview April 13, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver for a relative with serious mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions about her experience of navigating legal hurdles and how she… Read MorePatient & Family Guide To The CANMAT & ISBD Guidelines On The Management Of Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 13, 2020This patient and family guide aims to translate the key principles of the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) clinical… Read MoreTelemedicine In The Treatment Of Substance Use Disorder: Clinical & Payer Implications
Article April 7, 2020Telemedicine in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder: Clinical and Payer Implications PsychU interviewed Deborah Adler, senior associate at OPEN MINDS, for her take on the clinical and payer implications… Read MoreTelemedicine In The Treatment Of Substance Use Disorder
Article April 6, 2020Some 21 million people in the United States have a substance use disorder (SUD) related to their use of alcohol, opioids, or other drugs. From 1999 to 2016, the rate… Read MoreOregon Launches Family Connects Program To Improve Infant & Maternal Health
Article April 6, 2020On February 13, 2020, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched Family Connects to offer universal home visiting services to all families with newborns up to six months of age, including… Read MoreNorthern Maine Medical Center Launches Meds-To-Beds Program
Article April 6, 2020On February 24, 2020, a representative from Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) confirmed that a “Meds-to-Beds” program is in the process of being launched. The program will ensure that a… Read MoreA Snapshot Of Telemedicine In One State: Clinical & Payer Implications
Article March 30, 2020Jane Guo, MBA, PharmD, is a Managed Market Liaison, Northeastern Region, with Otsuka. Her career started in retail pharmacy. She then moved over to managed care at Express Scripts as… Read MoreMixicity In Depression
Video March 30, 2020Researching depressive mixed states of bipolar depression and major depressive disorder began in the late nineteenth century in Europe and mid-twentieth century in the United States. Depressive mixed state refers… Read MoreAmerican Foundation Of Suicide Prevention
Interview March 30, 2020The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has been a supporting organization of PsychU since 2018. Dr. Jill Harkavy-Freidman sat down with PsychU to talk about how an individual can… Read MoreWorld Bipolar Day 2020
Interview March 30, 2020Dr. Terence Ketter discusses World Bipolar Day and its theme for 2020, stigma. World Bipolar Day emphasizes the international diversity of antibipolar efforts. Dr. Ketter explains how stigma behind psychopharmacological… Read MoreImpact Of Novel Coronavirus Pandemic On Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar March 25, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t affecting physical health only; it has an impact on mental health as well. In this webinar, Paul Gionfriddo, President of Mental Health America, and Christine Moutier, MD,… Read MorePsychoneuroimmunology: Mood Disorders Part 2 In PNI Series
Video March 23, 2020Drs. Rachel Self, Carolyn Tyler, and Heather Davidson provide an understanding of the immune system and neuroinflammation and their impact on mood disorders. Topics covered in part two of this… Read MoreTrends In Mental Health Treatment & Psychological Distress: How Related?
Article March 23, 2020The opioid use crisis. Rising suicidality. Greater treatment by antidepressants and other psychotropic medications. An increased utilization of mental health care services. The signs point to a mental health crisis.… Read MoreMy Promise As A Mental Health Nurse
Interview March 23, 2020In 2015, I embarked on an academic journey at the University of San Francisco where I completed my master’s degree in nursing and continued on to pursue my doctor of… Read MoreIntegrating Behavioral Care At A Nurse-Led Clinic
Article March 23, 2020What is the ideal way to provide behavioral health care in a locale where stigma against it runs deep? Integrate behavioral health care into primary care, collocate its delivery with… Read MorePredicting Psychiatric Readmissions For Individuals Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Article March 23, 2020Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects roughly 1% of the general population. Individuals living with this condition experience common symptomology with other psychiatric disorders, such as emotional instability and irritability. For… Read MoreAsk The Peer Support Specialist: Self-Medication & Substance Abuse
Interview March 23, 2020In 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 MorePsychoneuroimmunology: Immune System & Neuroinflammation Basics Part 1 In PNI Series
Video March 16, 2020In a three-part series for PsychU, Drs. Rachel Self, Carolyn Tyler and Heather Davidson discuss the immune system and neuroinflammation. Part one will discuss inflammatory response in the brain, potential… Read MoreMetacognition: How Does It Differ In Individuals Living With Bipolar Disorder & How Does It Affect Their Cognition?
Article March 16, 2020Metacognition, or cognition about cognition, is the awareness and understanding of one’s own thoughts and thought processes. It is commonly measured in two ways: knowledge (i.e., perceived cognitive function) and… Read MoreTreatment Challenges Of Impulse Control Behavioral Disorders
Interview March 16, 2020Dr. Jon Grant discusses the greatest challenges for clinicians treating impulse control behaviors and provides an insight into future treatment methods. Dr. Grant uncovers various types of common obsessive behaviors,… Read MoreCaregiver Wellness & Self-Care
Podcast March 16, 2020Renée 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 MoreTexas HHS Expands Pilot Program To Provide Resources For Opioid Overdose Survivors
Article March 16, 2020The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is expanding its Texas Targeted Opioid Response (TTOR) Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Emergency Response pilot program into the Austin area. TTOR uses… Read MoreApp-Supported Smartphone Interventions for Mental Health Problems
Article March 16, 2020A significant number of people in the United States with mental health problems do not receive treatment. According to statistics compiled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for… Read MoreNorthwestern University Recovery From Early Episode Psychosis Program (REPP)
Interview March 9, 2020Morris Goldman, MD, Stacy Prokopios, LCSW, and Lauren Walker, OTR/L, provide an overview of the Recovery from Early Episode Psychosis Program (REPP). First episode programs are recovery-oriented and enhance remission… Read MoreUtilizing PsychU As A Resident
Interview March 9, 2020Dr. Pankaj Manocha, MD shares his perspective as a member of PsychU during his fellowship. Dr. Manocha attended his first PsychU live event discussing treatment implications for bi-polar depression, major… Read MoreResearch Links Psychotic Disorders With Increased Age-Related Cognitive Impairment
Article March 9, 2020People with psychotic disorders had declines in their cognitive performance that were greater than would have been expected from normal aging. People with psychotic disorder performed worse on all cognitive… Read MoreSubstance Abuse, Mental Illness The Largest Predictors Of Frequent ED Use
Article March 9, 2020The Affordable Care Act (ACA) OF 2010 was the largest expansion of health services in the United States in more than 50 years. Twenty million adults obtained health insurance under… Read MoreMobile Apps For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 3, 2020Digital Health Sensors For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 2, 20202% Of Eligible Clinical Professionals Participating In MIPS In 2018 Received A Negative Rate Adjustment
Article March 2, 2020For 2020, about 2% of eligible clinical professionals participating in the Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) earned a negative payment adjustment ranging from -0.01% to -5.00%. The remaining 98%… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (LAIs) Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020This fact sheet provides an overview of long-acting injectable antipsychotics and the advantages/disadvantages associated with this treatment option. Read MoreTelepsychiatry In Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020The CHOICE–D Patient & Family Guide To Depression Treatment
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020The information in this guide is drawn from The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2016 Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Major Depressive Disorder, published… Read MoreClinical Decision Support System For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020Digital Assessments & Interventions For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020Optimizing Clinical & Mental Health Provider Performance
On-Demand Webinar February 26, 2020Mental health providers may detect a small portion of their patients who experience increased symptom severity.1 Implementing symptom-rating scales to monitor outcomes helps promote communication and may provide objective data… Read MorePsychotic Experiences & Psychiatric Comorbidity In The General Population Of Southeast London
Article February 24, 2020Co-occurrence of common mental disorders (CMD) with psychotic experiences is well known. There is little research on the public mental health relevance of concurrent psychotic experiences for service use, suicide,… Read MoreMore Than A Third Of People Who Completed Abstinence-Based Addiction Treatment Remained Abstinent For Six Months
Article February 24, 2020Six months after attending abstinence-based addiction treatment, 35.6% of more than 1,400 consumers reported that they had been abstinent for the past 30 days. The 35.6% includes consumers who reported… Read MoreFollow-Up Q&A With Dr. Sloan Manning & Paul Gionfriddo – Giving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
Interview February 17, 2020During 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 MoreCan A Smartphone App Be Used To Identify Behavior Trends For A Clinical Study Of Youth?
Article February 17, 2020It’s no surprise that the idea of using smartphone apps for mental health research and clinical care has been gaining traction, especially among those working with today’s youth. Young digital… Read MoreQualifacts Partners With Los Angeles’ VIP Community Mental Health Center To Deliver EHR Services
Article February 17, 2020Los Angeles-based Violence Intervention Program (VIP) Community Mental Health Center announced a strategic partnership with Qualifacts, an industry leading provider of electronic health records (EHR) platform for behavioral health and… Read MorePrimary Care Trends In Behavioral Health
Article February 17, 2020Dr. Manning provides an update on trends in behavioral health and their impact on primary care. To read about this update and more, check out the 2019 Trends In Behavioral… Read MoreFactors Influencing Who Benefits From Cognitive Remediation Therapy
Article February 17, 2020Cognitive remediation therapy has proven effective at ameliorating some of the cognitive deficits common in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, leading to improvements in attention, memory, executive function, and social cognition.… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders
Podcast February 10, 2020Approximately 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 MoreHow Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?
Article February 10, 2020Traditionally, bipolar disorder type II (BDII) has been thought to be less severe—and less disabling—than bipolar disorder type I (BDI). Experts believe this characterization might be attributed to the fact… Read MoreFoundations & Future Plans For Precision Medicine In The Treatment Of GAD
Article February 10, 2020Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a broad disorder marked by uncontrollable worry that affects daily life for at least six months. It is considered a chronic condition and is marked… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Caregiver Wellness Questions
Interview February 10, 2020This 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 MoreQ&A: When An Eating Disorder Resolves, What Happens With Its Behavioral Comorbidities?
Article February 10, 2020PsychU spoke with Rachel Self, Ph.D., about a 2019 article in the journal Comprehensive Psychiatry entitled “Eating Disorder Recovery Is Associated with Absence of Major Depressive Disorder and Substance Use… Read MoreUnderstanding & Managing Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Interview February 3, 2020Dr. Croft provides insight into civilian medical and mental health service providers treating veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Croft covers common misconceptions, presenting symptoms, and current evidence-based treatments… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Navigating Employment & Housing
Interview February 3, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver for a relative with serious mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions about how she has supported her family member with navigating… Read MorePainting A Broader Picture: Cognitive Remediation As A Nonpharmacologic Option For Treating Secondary Symptom Targets In Schizophrenia
Article February 3, 2020Both schizophrenia’s positive symptoms (e.g., psychosis and hallucination) and negative symptoms (e.g., blunted affect and anhedonia) create substantial burdens for patients, caregivers, and society by limiting cognitive and social functioning.… Read MoreInnovations In Mental Health Service Delivery & Implications For Providers
Podcast January 28, 2020New technologies, changing reimbursements, and corporate consolidations are amongst the many drivers evolving the health care landscape.1 During this webinar archive, the speakers discuss strategies for future sustainability in an… Read MoreDane County, Wisconsin To Launch Universal Access Resource Call Center For Behavioral Health
Article January 27, 2020On November 18, 2019, the Dane County, Wisconsin government proposed launching a behavioral health-focused “Universal Access Resource Center” by early summer 2020. The mission of the call center is to… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Digital Health Questions
Interview January 27, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver for a relative with serious mental illness. Ms. Day offers her perspective on how her family member has used technology as… Read MoreTelemedicine Provision: One State As A Case Study
Article January 27, 2020Telemedicine has a lot of positives. It expands access at a time when there is a growing shortage of providers, particularly in some specialties such as psychiatry. It can be… Read MoreBrief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is A Cost-Effective Intervention For Soldiers At-Risk Of Suicide
Article January 20, 2020Brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) is a cost-effective intervention for active-duty soldiers who are at risk of suicide. Using the federal discount rate, it is estimated that the U.S. Department… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Stigma & Mental Health Awareness Questions
Interview January 20, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions concerning caregiver stigma and public awareness for people who may not… Read MoreTelepsychiatry: Implementation & Best Practices
Article January 20, 2020Dr. Mehdi Qalbani discusses his experience providing telepsychiatry in the Information Age. Topics include regulatory concerns, practice guidelines, and web-side manner when working remotely. Mehdi Qalbani, MD, MSPH, is the… Read MoreChallenges & Opportunities For Comorbid Substance Use Disorder & Major Depressive Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 15, 2020There are approximately 8.5 million adults living in the United States with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD).1 During this PsychU presentation, the speakers describe the impact of… Read MoreChallenges & Opportunities For Comorbid Substance Use Disorder & Major Depressive Disorder
Podcast January 15, 2020There are approximately 8.5 million adults living in the United States with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD).1 During this PsychU presentation, the speakers describe the impact of… Read MoreNine States Had Obesity Rates Of More Than 35% In 2018
Article December 30, 2019Adult obesity rates were above 35% in nine states in 2018: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, and West Virginia. West Virginia and Mississippi had the highest… Read MoreMedicare Enrolling Opioid Treatment Programs For New Bundled Payment Program
Article December 23, 2019On November 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began enrolling opioid treatment programs (OTPs) as Medicare provider organizations to receive payment for a new Medicare addiction… Read MoreTelehealth User Satisfaction Is High
Article December 23, 2019User satisfaction is high among consumers who have used telehealth services, according to a J.D. Power survey. The overall customer satisfaction score for telehealth services is 851 (on a 1,000-point… Read MoreAbsence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery From Eating Disorder
Article December 23, 2019Those 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 MoreMajor Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease
On-Demand Webinar December 10, 2019Major Depressive Disorder affects more than 260 million people worldwide1. The reported prevalence of depression in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) ranges from 20-65%2. This webinar provides an overview… Read MoreSubstance Use Disorder Raises Risk Of Death After Valve Surgery For Heart Infection
Article December 9, 2019People with substance use disorder were 2.41 times more likely to die after undergoing valve surgery for endocarditis than people without substance use disorder. In a group of 228 people… Read MoreUnsheltered Homeless Far More Likely To Report Significant Health Concerns Than Sheltered Homeless
Article December 9, 2019Unsheltered homeless individuals are far more likely to report significant health concerns than sheltered homeless individuals. Approximately 50% of unsheltered people reported having a combination of a physical health condition,… Read MoreCognitive Remediation: What Is the Impact of Peer Interaction?
Article December 2, 2019Cognitive deficits, across a range of domains—including IQ, executive function, and verbal learning and recall—are a defining characteristic of schizophrenia. These deficits remain stable across the lifespan of an individual… Read MoreIndividuals With Diabetes & Behavioral Health Disorders Have Higher Risk Of Long-Term Medical Complications
Article December 2, 2019In the 10 to 12 years following a diagnosis of diabetes, individuals who also have behavioral health disorders experience a risk of more severe medical complications than those without preexisting… Read MoreMHA 2019 Mind The Workplace Report
Article December 1, 2019Mental Health America (MHA) recognizes that psychological impact that workplaces can have on their employees. Millions of employees spend a large part of their day, and lifetime, at work, increasing… Read MoreMedicaid Beneficiaries With Schizophrenia Had 50% To 92% Higher Health Care Utilization Rates
Article November 25, 2019Medicaid beneficiaries with schizophrenia had 51% more outpatient visits, 74% more inpatient stay days, 79% more emergency department visit days, and 92% more long-term care stay days than those without… Read MoreNearly One-Third Of Veterans With Schizophrenia Received No Antipsychotic Medication During The 12 Months Following Diagnosis
Article November 25, 2019Nearly one-third of veterans diagnosed with schizophrenia did not have any antipsychotic therapy within 12-months following their diagnosis. About 64% received antipsychotic therapy with at least one oral antipsychotic. However,… Read MoreRecovery After Initial Schizophrenic Episode – Early Treatment Program (RAISE-ETP) Interview With Dr. John Kane
Interview November 25, 2019John M. Kane provides commentary on the results of the Recovery After Initial Schizophrenic Episode – Early Treatment Program (RAISE-ETP) study. The trial compared coordinated specialty care to traditional care… Read MoreTerence Ketter – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 25, 2019During this interview, Terence Ketter explains what PsychU means to him and its impact on the mental health community. Terence Ketter, MD, is the Bipolar Disorder Section Advisor of PsychU.… Read MoreTechnology & Mental Health: Defining The Current Landscape
On-Demand Webinar November 19, 2019In 2018, approximately 43% of patients with mental illness received clinical treatment.1 Technological advances in mental health are expanding access to consumers. During this webinar, Drs. Megan Coder and Jake… Read MoreJames T. Kenney – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 18, 2019During this interview, James T. Kenney, explains what PsychU means to him and how it can impact patients and health care professionals. James T. Kenney, RPh, MBA, is a PsychU… Read MorePopular Mobile Games Can Be Used To Detect Signs Of Cognitive Decline
Article November 18, 2019Popular mobile games can be used to detect signs of cognitive decline. Game-related metrics on existing off-the-shelf games, including Tetris, Candy Crush, and Fruit Ninja, have potential to be used… Read MoreSloan Manning – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 18, 2019During this interview, Sloan Manning explains what PsychU means to him and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Sloan Manning, MD, is the Primary Care Provider Section… Read MoreCPAP Provides Relief From Depression
Article November 18, 2019Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment provides relief from depression in those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is true irrespective of how well CPAP treatment improved sleep status. There… Read MoreHalf Of Psychiatrists Believe AI Will Have Little Influence On Psychiatry
Article November 18, 2019About 48.7% of psychiatrists globally felt that autonomous intelligent (AI) technologies would have no influence or only minimal influence on the future work of psychiatrists over the next 25 years.… Read MorePositive Childhood Experiences Linked To Lower Likelihood Of Adult Depression & Poor Mental Health
Article November 18, 2019People who reported more positive childhood experiences such as supportive family interactions, caring relationships with friends, and connections in the community had a lower likelihood of adult depression or poor… Read MoreMonica Oss – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 13, 2019During this interview, Monica Oss explains what PsychU means to her and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Monica Oss, M.S. is the founder of OPEN MINDS.… Read MoreRené Kahn – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 11, 2019During this interview, René Kahn explains what PsychU means to him and how psychiatrists can learn and interact with each other. René Kahn, MD, PhD, is a Schizophrenia Section Advisor… Read MoreMadhukar Trivedi – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 11, 2019During this interview, Madhukar Trivedi explains what PsychU means to him. Madhukar Trivedi, MD, is the Major Depressive Disorder Section Advisor of PsychU. Dr. Trivedi is the Director, Center For… Read MoreFDA Finalizes That Fitness Apps, EHRs Are Outside Regulatory Scope For Medical Devices
Article November 11, 2019On September 27, 2019, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) finalized policy regarding fitness apps and electronic health records (EHRs). The FDA has determined that fitness apps (including trainers,… Read MoreAnxiety In Major Depressive Disorder
Video November 11, 2019Dr. Deidra Couch explains the prevalence of anxiety in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), discusses the clinical prognosis of comorbid anxiety with MDD, and identifies rating scales that assess anxiety and… Read MoreNavigating The Digital Era: Social Media & Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar November 5, 2019Problematic use of social media is positively correlated with various psychological attachments.1 Dr. Brian A. Primack discusses his national study on the use of social media and its impact on… Read MoreSurinder Singh – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 4, 2019During this interview, Surinder Singh explains what PsychU means to him and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Surinder Singh, PhD, MBA is a founding member of… Read MoreMegan Ehret – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 4, 2019During this interview, Megan Ehret explains what PsychU means to her and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, is the Pharmacist Corner… Read MoreVeteran Suicide Rate At 1.5 Times That For Non-Veteran Adults
Article November 4, 2019In 2017, the rate of veteran suicide was 1.5 times that for non-veteran adults, after adjusting for age and sex. During this year, the average rate of veteran suicide was… Read MoreReza Moghadam – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 4, 2019During this interview, Reza Moghadam explains what PsychU means to him and its impact on the mental health community. Reza Moghadam, PharmD, MBA, is the Senior Director of Population Health… Read MoreSleep In Behavioral Health
Interview November 4, 2019In this podcast, Sana Johnson-Quijada, MD, highlights the importance of sleep in overall behavioral health and discusses goals for better sleep quality. Sleep impacts hormones and neurotransmitters. Implementing and maintaining… Read MoreMarla Moses – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 4, 2019During this interview, Marla Moses explains what PsychU means to her and how it impacts patients and health care professionals. Marla Moses, FNP, PMHNP, is the Primary Care Provider PsychU… Read MoreHealth Care Alliance Announces Value-Based Pilots For Addiction Recovery
Article October 28, 2019On September 17, 2019, The Alliance for Addiction Payment Reform (Alliance) announced value-based pilot projects underway in five states and Washington D.C. One of the first projects includes a statewide… Read MoreHome-Based Mental Health Evaluation (HOME) Program Raised Veteran Post-Psychiatric Discharge Engagement Rates By 33%
Article October 28, 2019The Home-Based Mental Health Evaluation (HOME) Program raised treatment engagement rates for veterans with post-psychiatric discharges by 17%, compared to those participating in enhanced care as usual (E-CARE). Treatment engagement… Read MoreAMA 2020 CPT Code Update Includes Six New Digital Health Codes
Article October 28, 2019Six new codes for digital health services are included in the American Medical Association (AMA) updates for the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. The new codes allow health… Read MoreUCHealth In Colorado To Invest $100 Million In Behavioral Health Services
Article October 28, 2019On September 3, 2019, UCHealth in Colorado announced plans to invest at least $100 million over five years to enhance its behavioral health services. As part of this effort, within… Read MoreWalmart Opens New Comprehensive Primary Care Retail Clinic Called ‘Walmart Health’ In Georgia
Article October 28, 2019On September 13, 2019, Walmart opened a pilot comprehensive primary care retail clinic in Dallas, Georgia. The clinic, called Walmart Health, offers services priced at about 30% to 50% lower… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention
Interview October 28, 2019Dr. Nicole Meade discusses suicide awareness and prevention, a topic that is extremely important to our community. Dr. Meade examines suicide statistics and terminology, such as why the phrase “committed… Read MoreAdults Treated For Chronic Pain Are 14% Of The Population & Account For Half Of Opioid Prescriptions
Article October 28, 2019Adults treated for chronic pain comprised approximately 14% of all adults, and account for approximately 52.8% of all prescription fills. Among adults who were prescribed an opioid between 2013 and… Read MoreFCC Recommends Designating ‘988’ For National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Article October 28, 2019On August 14, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recommended designating “988” as the three-digit dialing code to be used for a nationwide suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.… Read MoreTackling Opioid Addiction: A Case Study With Shatterproof & Kolmac Clinic
On-Demand Webinar October 22, 2019In 2017, there were approximately 48,000 individuals who died from an opioid-related overdose.1 Dr. George Kolodner discusses how the Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers, the nation’s first intensive outpatient treatment facility… Read MoreUnitedHealth To Provide Network Physicians With Real-Time Data
Article October 21, 2019UnitedHealth Group is planning to provide data and analytics to its network physicians in select markets who are participating in OptumHealth population health management and care delivery services. In these… Read MoreOne-Third Of Physicians Fail To Identify Consumer Chronic Condition Priorities
Article October 21, 2019Nearly one-third of general practice physicians asked to identify and rank their consumers’ top three chronic health conditions failed to pick the top condition listed by the consumers. Agreement was… Read MoreAverage Age-Adjusted Death Rates Vary Widely By State
Article October 21, 2019In 2017, the average age-adjusted death rate in the five states with the highest death rates nationwide was 49% higher than the rate for the five states with the lowest… Read MoreVirtual Physical Rehabilitation Is As Effective As In-Person Services
Article October 14, 2019Virtual physical rehabilitation, facilitated by at-home video sessions and device-based apps, is as effective as in-person physical rehabilitation. At the end of a 12-week trial, there was also no differences… Read MoreAMA Startup To Launch Medicare Advantage Plan ‘Zing Health’
Article October 14, 2019A new Medicare Advantage health plan—Zing Health—will open in Cook County, Illinois in 2020. During 2021, Zing Health intends to expand to counties in other states. Zing Health is a… Read MoreFlagler Health+ Partners With Optima Curis To Launch ‘Virtual Health Village’
Article October 14, 2019On July 30, 2019, Flagler Health+ announced that is launching a “virtual health village” for consumers. The secure virtual health village will be developed for consumers and families to access… Read MoreArkansas DHS Selects Arkansas Foundation For Medical Care To Operate Behavioral Health Help Line
Article October 14, 2019The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is launching a behavioral health help line under a contract with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC). The contract, valued at $248,000… Read MoreDepression More Than Doubles Risk Of Emergency Care Use In COPD
Article October 14, 2019Depression more than doubles the risk of emergency hospital admissions in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Those with a depression score of 4 to 7 on the Hospital… Read MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Physician Assistant
Interview October 8, 2019In this interview, Catherine Judd, MS, PA-C, CAQ-Psy, discusses the role a physician assistant plays in the mental health team. Physician assistants have a broad-base, primary care medical background in… Read MoreA Clinical Discussion Of Mixed States In Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar October 8, 2019Mixed states in Bipolar Depression entail simultaneous occurrence of both manic and depressive symptoms.1 In the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the previous… Read MoreParental Incarceration Associated With Higher Incidence Of Young Adult Psychiatric Problems & Poor Functional Outcomes
Article October 7, 2019Childhood exposure to a parental figure’s incarceration is associated with increased psychiatric diagnoses, increased legal issues, decreased financial stability, and negative social outcomes as young adults. Parental figures included biological,… Read MoreOpioid Misuse Down 11% From 2017 To 2018
Article October 7, 2019Between 2017 and 2018, the number of people aged 12 and older who reported non-medical use of prescription pain relievers or heroin dropped by 11%, from 11.4 million in 2017… Read MoreThe Interplay Between The Gut Microbiome, Inflammation, Reproductive Hormones, & Mood Disorders
On-Demand Webinar October 1, 2019The role of immunity has evolved alongside human development.1 Society has shifted from a transient, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to stagnant, modern-day communities. This change adversely impacted mortality, stress, and immunity. Furthermore,… Read MoreSAMHSA Proposes Changes To Addiction Treatment Privacy Rules
Article September 30, 2019On August 22, 2019, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced a proposed rule to make changes to health record privacy for addiction treatment. The rule… Read MoreSNF Nurse Practitioner-Led Medication Reconciliation Reduces Hospital Readmissions By 29.7%
Article September 30, 2019Nurse practitioner-led medication reconciliation of those being admitted to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) reduced hospital readmissions within 30 days by about 29.7%. The hospital readmission rate was 19.2% prior… Read MoreCMS Approves Delaware Medicaid Waiver To Use IMDs For Addiction Treatment
Article September 30, 2019On August 5, 2019, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved the state’s Medicaid waiver amendment to… Read MoreAbout 10% Of Consumers Have Used Telehealth In Place Of An In-Person Visit
Article September 23, 2019Approximately 9.6% of health care consumers have used telehealth in lieu of a doctor’s office, urgent care, or emergency room visit in the last 12 months. Telehealth usage is highest… Read MoreCalifornia Medicaid To Pay For Trauma Screenings Beginning January 1, 2020
Article September 23, 2019California Medicaid (Medi-Cal) will begin reimbursing for trauma screenings for adult beneficiaries. Starting January 1, 2020, professionals who complete trauma training will be eligible to receive the supplemental payment for… Read MoreStates’ Programs To Offset Long-Term Care Costs Need To Address Direct Care Workforce Issues
Article September 23, 2019States seeking to implement social insurance solutions to improve long-term services and supports (LTSS) affordability, accessibility, and sustainability need to address the issue of strengthening the direct care workforce. States… Read MoreComing Up With The Next Big Thing
Article September 16, 2019Structural changes in the health and human service value chain will make many services obsolete (or at least in need of a serious remake) over time. The growing shift in… Read MoreMedicare To Add Opioid Addiction Treatment As Telehealth Service
Article September 16, 2019For calendar year 2020, Medicare will add new codes for telehealth services that include a bundled episode of care for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Additionally, Medicare will add opioid… Read MorePreventing Suicide in the Clinical Setting: Reasons for Hope
On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2019Worldwide, nearly 800,000 people die of suicide each year.1 In this webinar, effective suicide prevention strategies, such as placing a focus on more sensitively identifying when a patient’s suicide risk… Read MoreLeveraging Mobile Applications For Mental Health
Video September 9, 2019In this presentation, Dr. Carlyle Chan discusses the utilization of mobile health programs in the field of mental health. He provides an overview of mobile health applications and reviews the… Read MoreProposed Roles Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses
Video September 9, 2019Dr. Gwen Morris examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses. She first investigates an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry. Then, she demonstrates how malfunctioning cortical circuits can influence… Read MoreConnecticut Mental Health Parity Law Opens Access For Medications To Treat Addiction
Article September 9, 2019On July 8, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed mental health parity legislation that prohibits mandatory step therapy and prior authorization for prescription drugs prescribed for the treatment of addiction… Read More62% Of Individuals With Employer-Based Insurance Have A Chronic Disease
Article September 2, 2019About 62% of individuals with employer-based insurance have a chronic disease. About 57% have a single chronic condition, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or a cardiovascular disease that requires… Read MoreUNMC & Nebraska Medicine Launch Primary Care Consultation Program To Improve Statewide Behavioral Health Service Access
Article September 2, 2019On July 1, 2019, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Nebraska Medicine launched a primary care consultation program to improve statewide access to behavioral health services. The program… Read MoreCMS To No Longer Exclude Medicare ACOs From BPCI Advanced Savings
Article September 2, 2019The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has changed how it will manage the overlap between the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Advanced program and the Medicare Shared… Read MoreSo, How Will Facebook Handle Medical Misinformation?
Article September 2, 2019Facebook recently made a promise to help users get accurate health information and reduce the prevalence of medical misinformation. Facebook has gotten much attention in the realm of politics, there… Read MoreOver 40% Of Michigan Primary Care Clinics Will Not Provide Appointments For New Consumers Seeking Opioid Therapy For Chronic Pain
Article September 2, 2019About 40.7% of the 194 primary care clinics screened in Michigan will provide appointments for new consumers who are currently receiving opioid therapy for chronic pain. About 41.8% of clinics… Read More47.6% Of Those With Brain Injury Report Depression; 41.2% Report Suicidal Thoughts
Article September 2, 2019Approximately 47.6% of individuals with an acquired brain injury (ABI) report having depression. Moreover, about 41.2% report having thoughts of suicide. ABI is defined as damage to the brain that… Read MoreBehavioral Health HEDIS® Measures: An Annual Update From NCQA©
On-Demand Webinar August 29, 2019The most-used tool in health care for improving performance is the Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS®). HEDIS® asks how often insurers provide evidence-based care to support more than 70… Read MoreNevada Passes Justice Reinvestment Bill To Address Behavioral Health Needs & Reduce Recidivism
Article August 26, 2019A Nevada justice reinvestment bill, enacted on June 7, 2019 as Nevada Assembly Bill 236, includes provisions to address behavioral health needs and reduce recidivism. The legislation targets interventions and… Read MoreAnalysis Of Facebook Posts Better At Predicting Diabetes & Mental Health Problems Than Demographic Information
Article August 26, 2019An analysis of social media posts on the Facebook platform found that status updates predicted diabetes and mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and psychoses. The posts were more accurate… Read MoreMultiple Chronic Conditions Can Hasten Cognitive Decline
Article August 26, 2019Living with multiple chronic conditions (i.e., multimorbidity) can hasten cognitive decline. This cognitive decline includes faster declines in global cognition, immediate recall, and working memory. These findings were reported in… Read MorePsychU Supporters: Cummings Institute – Doctor Of Behavioral Health Program
Interview August 26, 2019Dr. Cara English, from the Cummings Institute, sat down with the PsychU team to describe their Doctoral of Behavioral Health (DBH) program. The DBH program is designed to educate integrated… Read More12-Month Suicide Rate Following Psychiatric Discharge Is 2.41 Per 1,000 Discharges
Article August 26, 2019During the 12 months following discharge from a psychiatric hospital, the suicide rate among consumers is 2.41 per 1,000 discharges. The 12-month post-discharge rate for suicide attempts is 7.22 per… Read MoreHeart Disease Was Leading Cause Of Death In 2017; Cause-Of-Death Rankings Remain Unchanged Since 2016
Article August 26, 2019In 2017, health disease was the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 23% of the total 2,179,857 deaths in the country. Since 2016, the 10 leading causes… Read More20% Of Medicare Emergency Department Claims For SNF Residents Indicate Potential Abuse Or Neglect
Article August 19, 2019About 20% of high-risk hospital emergency department Medicare claims for services provided in 2016 to beneficiaries residing in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) indicated potential abuse or neglect. SNFs reported… Read MoreLos Angeles Supervisors Fund Two-Year Lynwood Jail Pilot Program To Prepare Women For Outside Careers
Article August 19, 2019On June 25, 2019, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $2 million motion to pilot a jail-based job center (JBJC) at the Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF)… Read MoreACO Data Sharing For Care Coordination Is Incomplete
Article August 19, 2019Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) that have participating provider organizations using a variety of electronic health record systems (EHRs) face care coordination challenges due to incomplete data sharing. Because their… Read MoreMinnesota Medicaid To Expand Addiction Treatment Via CCBHCs & Short-Term Residential Treatment Benefit
Article August 19, 2019On June 28, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Minnesota’s 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver to expand addiction treatment via enhanced mental health services provided by both… Read MorePsychU Bipolar Section Lead Introduction Sue McElroy
Article August 19, 2019Recently, Susan McElroy, MD sat down to briefly introduce herself as the Bipolar Section Advisor for PsychU. Dr. McElroy is the Chief Research Officer at the Linder Center of Hope… Read MoreFacebook To Limit Posts Promoting Medical Misinformation
Article August 19, 2019On July 2, 2019, Facebook announced that it has taken steps to limit the reach of posts promoting medical misinformation. The company now actively reduces ranking updates to posts with… Read MoreSmoking Fact Sheet
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Downloadable Resource August 16, 2019Kentucky Expands Medicaid Addiction Treatment Benefits
Article August 12, 2019On July 1, 2019, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department of Medicaid Services, launched expanded benefits for addiction treatment. The new benefits will provide coverage of… Read MoreSupreme Court Rules Against CMS In Medicare DSH Payment Case
Article August 12, 2019On June 3, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that in 2014 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) impermissibly changed the reimbursement formula for disproportionate share hospital (DSH)… Read MoreBehavioral Health Stays Comprise Approximately 28% Of Inpatient Stays
Article August 12, 2019Of the 35.7 million total inpatient stays in 2016, nearly 10 million (28%) had a primary or secondary behavioral health diagnosis. Of these nearly 10 million inpatient stays, 2.2 million… Read MoreVirginia Legislative Audit Recommends More Time To Effectively Deploy STEP-VA Mental Health Initiative
Article August 12, 2019The Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) recommends that the state allow more time to effectively deploy its System Transformation Excellence and Performance -Virginia (STEP-VA) mental health initiative,… Read MoreSouth Carolina Medicaid Seeks To Enact Work & Community Engagement Requirements
Article August 12, 2019On May 8, 2019, South Carolina submitted a Medicaid waiver to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting permission to impose work and community engagement requirements on Medicaid… Read MoreSkilled Nursing Occupancy Hits Four-Quarter High Of 83.7%
Article August 12, 2019Consumer occupancy of skilled nursing facility (SNF) beds reached a four-quarter high of 83.7% as of the end of March 2019. Over the previous four quarters, SNF occupancy was approximately… Read More72% Of Health Care Executives Believe Their Organizations Have Capabilities To Support Increased Risk & Are Planning To Take On Additional Risk
Article August 12, 2019Approximately 72% of executives believe their organizations have the capabilities needed to support increased risk, and plan to take on additional risk in the next one to three years. About… Read MorePresidential Order Requires Price Transparency For Hospital Services & Out-Of-Pocket Costs
Article August 8, 2019A presidential executive order issued on June 27, 2019, requires price transparency for hospital services and out-of-pocket costs of health care provider organizations and health plans. The order comes in… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A With Dr. Rowland – The Role Of Glutamate In Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia
Interview August 5, 2019During this question and answer session, Dr. Laura Rowland responds to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar, “The Role of Glutamate in Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia,” which took place on… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC)
Interview August 5, 2019We invite you to listen to our interview with James McCreath, Ph.D., LCSW, VP of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and St. Joseph’s Health. Dr.… Read MoreTackling Health Care Workforce Challenges In The United States: Trends In NP Utilization In Primary Care
Article August 5, 2019Background & Purpose There are continuing challenges in both the primary care and mental health workforce that bar individuals from receiving the health care services they require in a timely… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Mental Health America (MHA)
Interview August 5, 2019Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), sits down with PsychU to discuss the history and purpose of MHA. Since 1909, MHA has been advocating for mental… Read MoreNebraska Medicaid Demonstration To Allow Addiction Treatment In IMDs For More Than 15 Days
Article August 5, 2019On June 28, 2019, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Nebraska’s waiver application for a Medicaid addiction treatment demonstration program that will reimburse for residential or… Read MoreWalmart Selects Covera Health As National Radiology Centers of Excellence
Article August 5, 2019Walmart has selected Covera Health as a national provider of imaging and radiology services for Walmart’s employee health plan. Under this multi-year agreement announced on May 15, 2019, Walmart associates… Read MoreNursing Home Prices Rose Faster Than The Medical Inflation Rate, With The Lowest Rate In Texas
Article August 5, 2019Nursing home care prices are rising faster than other medical care and consumer prices, with the lowest average daily rate of $121.90. Across the study period, the cumulative inflation between… Read MoreCommunicating With Loved Ones Living With Serious Mental Illness: A Caregiver Perspective
Interview August 5, 2019At least 8.4 million Americans provide care to an adult with an emotional or mental health issue.1 Caregivers have identified numerous challenges to providing care to their loved one, such… Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants: Impacting Health & Wellness Beyond Traditional Medicine (SDoH Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar July 29, 2019Social determinants of health (SDoH) – like socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, social support networks, and access to health care – can have drastic impacts on individual… Read MoreCurrent Treatments & Challenges For Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder
Interview July 29, 2019Recently, Marla Moses, FNP, PMHNP, PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Editor & Owner of Moses Mental Health, sat down with Nicole Neugebauer, Ph.D., Senior Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A With Dr. Murrough – The Role Of Glutamate In Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia
Interview July 29, 2019During this question and answer session, Dr. James Murrough responds to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar, “The Role of Glutamate in Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia,” which took place on… Read MoreCognitive Behavioral Therapy For Psychosis: An Interview With Dr. Sally Riggs
Interview July 29, 2019Listen in as Dr. Sally E Riggs introduces you to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp). Dr. Riggs shares a brief overview of CBTp; what it is, who may help,… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Kevin Einbinder DBSA
Interview July 29, 2019The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a non-profit organization providing support groups for people or families with depression or bipolar disorder. Kevin Einbinder sat down to talk briefly… Read MoreMental Health America Minority Mental Health Month 2019 Toolkit
Downloadable Resource July 27, 2019July is Minority Mental Health Month and it is important for the mental health community to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regards to their… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With The Center For Emotional Fitness
Interview July 23, 2019Listen in as Dr. Leon Rosenberg introduces you to the work of the Center For Emotional Fitness (CFEF) – a PsychU Supporting Organization. Dr. Rosenberg shares a brief overview of… Read MoreWhere Wellness & Prevention Fit In A Value-Based World
Article July 15, 2019In a recent piece on strategies for making the transition to value-based contracting for executives of bed-based provider organizations, Moving Health Care From Beds to Wellness, some interesting commentary was… Read MoreNAATP Releases Addiction Treatment Quality Assurance Resources
Article July 15, 2019On April 29, 2019, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) announced the release of a foundational set of resources to raise the standards for addiction treatment. The 3… Read MoreOregon Health Plan Members With Mental Illness 2.5 Times More Likely To Use The Emergency Department Than Other Members
Article July 15, 2019Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members with mental illness made emergency department visits for physical health problems 2.5 times as often during 2017 as members without mental illness. Statewide, OHP members… Read MoreBehavioral & Social Issues Are Larger Contributors To Premature Death In U.S. Than Access To Medical Care
Article July 15, 2019Behavioral and social factors account for between 16% and 65% of premature deaths in the United States. About 10% of premature deaths are due to restricted access to medical care.… Read MoreDo You Have A SDH Screening Tool?
Article July 15, 2019Depression, alcohol dependency, risk of suicide, childhood trauma — clinical professionals and provider organizations employ a variety of assessment tools and standardized questions to screen consumers for the drivers of… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & How To Give An Intramuscular Injection
Video July 12, 2019In an effort to support the growing number of professionals and diverse care settings where patients are able to receive a long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication, nurse practitioners from the… Read MoreUsing Holistic Strategies To Improve Outcomes In Mood Disorders
On-Demand Webinar July 11, 2019Mood disorders are highly prevalent and a leading cause of disability in patients worldwide. Approved pharmacologic treatments are not adequate to provide full symptom relief in a significant portion of… Read MoreColorado Awards 7 Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Services Contracts To 4 Organizations
Article July 8, 2019The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) awarded contracts to four organizations to operate the state’s existing crisis behavioral health system. On March 26, 2019, CDHS awarded six of its… Read MoreUse Of Digital Health Activity Trackers Linked To Better Medication Adherence
Article July 8, 2019People who use digital health activity trackers tend to be more adherent in taking medications prescribed for chronic health conditions. Those who tracked their activity through wearable devices and health… Read MoreTelepsychiatry Improves Access To Mental Health Care In Rural Areas
Article July 8, 2019On average, mental health care consumers in non-metropolitan areas are seen seven days sooner, and are 34% more likely to have regular visits when telepsychiatry is combined with in-person care,… Read MoreCMS Final Rule Codifies Existing Policy On Step Therapy For Part D Protected Drug Classes
Article July 8, 2019The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to maintain its existing 2006 policies on prior authorization and step therapy for Part D protected medication classes.… Read MoreHospitalization Following First Episode Of Psychosis More Likely With Treatment Delay, Medication Nonadherence & Substance Misuse
Article July 8, 2019People who experience a first episode of psychosis are more likely to be hospitalized later if they: experience treatment delays, fail to take antipsychotics as directed, or have co-occurring substance… Read More28 Health Systems Participating In Medicaid Behavioral Health Transformation Project
Article July 8, 2019Hospital and health systems participating in the Medicaid Transformation Project, a national collaborative effort to transform health care and related social needs for Medicaid beneficiaries, are launching an initiative to… Read MoreAmerican Foundation For Suicide Prevention Project 2025
Article July 1, 2019Despite increasing efforts to raise awareness and prevention strategies across the globe, suicide rates are currently among the highest in history, with rates increasing over 30% in the United States… Read MoreCognitive Function & Neuroprotection In Schizophrenia
On-Demand Webinar June 26, 2019Schizophrenia has a worldwide prevalence of approximately 1%.1 Individuals living with the disease often experience neurocognitive deficits, as well as poor memory and attention, which are considered core symptoms for… Read MoreJoint Commission Standard Requires Behavioral Health Organizations to Use Valid Instrument To Track Progress During Treatment
Article June 24, 2019The Joint Commission requires accredited behavioral health organizations to adopt “measurement-based care” by assessing every consumer using a validated tool or instrument to track progress during treatment. The results of… Read MoreOverdose Deaths In California Prisons Up 160% In Four Years
Article June 24, 2019Overdose deaths in California’s 36 correctional facilities increased by 160%, from 15 deaths in 2014 to 39 deaths in 2017. Emergency department visits and admissions for drug overdose increased 54%… Read MoreMedian Of Two Recovery Attempts Needed To Resolve Significant Drug Or Alcohol Problem
Article June 24, 2019Of individuals who have resolved a significant drug or alcohol problem in the United States, a median of two serious recovery attempts were needed for over half to achieve recovery.… Read MoreSpeaking Out About Self-Disclosure & Stigma: An Interview With Caroline Harris, BS, MSW(c)
Interview June 17, 2019Individuals living with mental health diagnoses are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. There are a lot of… Read MoreOpioid Use For Chronic Pain: Screening, Monitoring, & Interplay With Mental Health Conditions
Video June 17, 2019Hear from Jason Carter, Pharm.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as he explores the interrelation between chronic pain, opioid prescribing practices, and mental health… Read MoreRecovery After Initial Schizophrenic Episode – Early Treatment Program (RAISE-ETP)
Video June 17, 2019In this presentation, Stephen Murray, Pharm.D., MBA, Senior Medical Science Liaison for Otuska Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., shares insights from the Recovery After Initial Schizophrenic Episode – Early Treatment… Read MoreThe Neurobiology Of Endocannabinoids
Video June 17, 2019Hear from Chloe Liu, Ph.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as she examines the historical research discoveries and underlying neurobiological mechanisms of the endocannabinoid… Read MoreRevisiting Cognitive Deficits In Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar June 11, 2019Neurocognitive deficits are commonly experienced by individuals living with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is known to affect attention, processing speed, verbal learning and memory, and executive functions, including working memory… Read MoreThe Neurobiology Of Opioids
Video June 10, 2019Hear from Chip Meyer, Ph.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as he examines the historic medical utilization and underlying neurobiological mechanisms of opioids. Explore… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With The American Association Of Suicidology
Interview June 10, 2019Listen in as Colleen Creighton introduce you to the work of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) – a PsychU Supporting Organization. Ms. Creighton shares statistics about suicide in the… Read MoreCorizon Health Expands Pilot Inmate Medication-Assisted Opioid Use Treatment Program
Article June 10, 2019On April 8, 2019, Corizon Health announced plans to expand a pilot medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program for inmates with opioid use disorder. The pilot, which started in 2018, took place… Read MoreExercise Activates Memory Neural Networks In Older Adults
Article June 10, 2019A study of cognitively healthy older adults showed that just one session of moderately intense exercise increased activation in the brain circuits associated with memory. The regions of the brain… Read MoreMedicaid Expansion Results In Fewer Addiction-Related Deaths
Article June 10, 2019Medicaid expansion may have reduced the number of addiction-related deaths between 2014 and 2015. From 2002 through 2015, the national rate of addiction-related deaths was 21.15 per 100,000 population. During… Read MoreFederal Court Rules Maine County Jail Must Provide MAT Maintenance Treatment
Article June 10, 2019On April 30, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that the Aroostook County Jail in Maine must provide inmates with medication for opioid use… Read MoreScreening Humana Medicare Advantage Members For Social Determinants Of Health Reduced ‘Unhealthy Days’ By 2.7%
Article June 10, 2019Humana’s Medicare Advantage members had an average 2.7% reduction in the number of “unhealthy days” during 2018, and the reduction was linked to an increase in screening for social determinants… Read MoreNorth Carolina DHHS & DPS Create Correctional Opioid Treatment Pilot
Article June 3, 2019The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) are partnering to create a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) pilot in three… Read MoreWorld Health Organization Guidelines Recommend Conditional Use Of Digital Health Tools
Article June 3, 2019On April 17, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) released 10 recommendations on how countries can use digital health technology to improve health care services. Digital health technology includes health-related… Read MoreThe Interplay Between Sleep & Physical Activity For Patients Living With Schizophrenia
Article June 3, 2019Background & Purpose Most individuals experience short-term sleep disturbances of one type or another, like difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, at some point during their lifetime. These disruptions can… Read MoreDifferent Response Patterns To TMS Treatment For Major Depression Suggest Possibility Of Individualized Treatments
Article June 3, 2019People diagnosed with major depressive disorder who received repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) had four response trajectories based on clinical characteristics, which may allow development of individualized treatment protocols. About… Read MoreResources & Provider Strategies To Address The U.S. Opioid Crisis
Interview June 3, 2019Where can clinicians find resources about opioid use disorder and evidence-based practices for opioid prescribing? What role can a primary care provider play to combat the national crisis? Hear from… Read MoreOver Half Of Clinical Professionals Unprepared To Provide Behavioral Health Screening & Brief Interventions
Article June 3, 2019More than half of clinical health care professionals said they felt unprepared to provide behavioral health screening and brief intervention (SBI) during regular consumer visits. About 57% do not feel… Read MoreHalf Of People With Early Psychosis Symptoms May Not Have Schizophrenia
Article June 3, 2019According to an analysis of second opinions for people diagnosed with schizophrenia after a first episode of psychosis, half were later diagnosed by the consultation clinic as having other mental… Read MorePrevalence Of Treated Depression In The United States Rose 20% In 8 Years
Article June 3, 2019The prevalence of treated depression in the United States rose by 20.5% between 2007 and 2015, from 2.88 per 100 in 2007 to 3.47 per 100 in 2015. During this… Read MoreIntroduction To Opioid Use Disorder
Video June 3, 2019Dr. Elizabeth DiNapoli provides a brief overview of opioid use disorder (OUD). Key points discussed include: what symptoms may be present if a person is struggling with OUD; how common… Read MoreMental Health Awareness & Advocacy: Perspectives From Dr. Debra Wentz, President & CEO Of NJAMHAA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. To gain insight into the journey that advocates take, the continued challenges that patients… Read MoreThe Continuing Challenge Of Stigma In Mental Health: An Interview With Kevin Einbinder, Vice President, Communications, Programs, & Chapter Relations at DBSA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. Hear from Kevin Einbinder from Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) as he shares his… Read MoreCelebrating 70 Years Of Mental Health Awareness With Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO, MHA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. We sat down with Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO of Mental Health America (MHA)… Read MorePain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ)
Downloadable Resource May 28, 2019The Pain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ) is a 26-item instrument designed to identify patients on a continuum from low to high risk for opioid misuse. The original study which validated the… Read MoreMental Health Awareness: A Focus On Suicide & Stigma
Video May 27, 2019Listen in as Dr. Rachel Self and Dr. Bryan Archuleta dive into the importance of raising mental health awareness and the interplay between suicide, mental health conditions, and stigma. In… Read MoreRural Emergency Department Visits Increased 50+% Since 2005
Article May 27, 2019Between January 2005 and December 2016, rural emergency department visit rates increased by more than 50%, from 36.5 to 64.5 per 100 persons. At the same time, there was a… Read MoreOpioid Clarity?
Article May 27, 2019The number of deaths due to opioids has shown no signs of diminishing—drug overdose deaths involving prescription opioids rose from 3,442 in 1999 to 17,029 in 2017 (see National Rate… Read MoreGiving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
On-Demand Webinar May 23, 2019Individuals living with mental illness often struggle with disclosing their mental health condition to others like friends, family, and employers, due to stigma. This stigmatization may impact the individual in… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With NJAMHAA
Interview May 22, 2019Listen in as Dr. Debra Wentz introduces you to the work of the NJAMHAA – a PsychU Supporting Organization. Dr. Wentz shares a brief overview of NJAMHAA and their organization’s… Read MoreState Of The Science 2019: REMS & Other Hot Topics In Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Interview May 22, 2019PsychU Section Advisor Dr. Terence Ketter takes a moment to share his insights into treatment and science advances in the field of bipolar disorder research. He touches on risk evaluation… Read MoreCDC Clarifies Opioid Prescribing Guidelines For Chronic Pain
Article May 20, 2019On February 28, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clarified its opioid prescribing guidelines issued in 2016 to emphasize that physicians should use their “clinical judgment” when… Read MoreCan MULTI Impact More Than Physical Health Outcomes Among An Inpatient Population With SMI?
Article May 13, 2019Background & Purpose Unfortunately, for many individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI), presentation of their illness may include experienced lethargy, leaving them less active than their otherwise healthy peers.… Read MoreMDD Lifetime Occurrence For Women: Retrospective Analysis Indicates Adverse Adolescent Experiences Involving Emotional Neglect A Risk Factor
Article May 13, 2019Background & Purpose The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), also referred to as childhood maltreatment (CM), is associated with a wide… Read MoreState Of The Science 2019: Where Are We With Depression Care In The United States?
Interview May 6, 2019Care for major depressive disorder (MDD) has come a long way. The mental health field continues to make new strides in the understanding of the underlying pathology and potential treatment… Read MoreBehavioral & Physical Health Integration: Barriers & Best Practices
Interview May 6, 2019Integrated care isn’t a new concept. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, integrated care helps patients and providers by incorporating the multidisciplinary expertise of professionals together in treatment… Read MoreBenefits & Challenges Of Smartphone Use In Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar May 1, 2019Pew Research Center statistics indicate that 95% of Americans now own some type of cellphone, and that 77% are smartphones.1 Increases in digital adoption for residents in the U.S. certainly… Read MoreState Of The Science 2019: Advances In Understanding & Treating Schizophrenia
Interview May 1, 2019PsychU Section Advisor, Dr. René Kahn takes a moment to share his insights into the state of treatment and advances in research on schizophrenia. He touches on clinical trials on… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A With Dr. Britton Ashley & Steven Stoner– Benefits & Challenges Of Smartphone Use In Mental Health
Podcast May 1, 2019During this question and answer session, Dr. Britton Ashley and Steven Stoner respond to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar, “Benefits & Challenges Of Smartphone Use In Mental Health,” which… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Behavioral Health Response Immediately Following A Mass Shooting (Part 8 Of 9)
Interview April 29, 2019In this interview, Deborah Blalock describes the behavioral health services immediately provided following the mass shooting which occurred on June 17, 2015 at Mother Emanuel AME in Charleston, SC. She… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Long-Term Behavioral Health Services In Response To A Mass Shooting (Part 9 Of 9)
Interview April 29, 2019In this interview, Deborah Blalock describes the long-term behavioral health services being provided in her community, to the congregation and first responders impacted, in response to the mass shooting on… Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry
On-Demand Webinar April 23, 2019The United States is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic, impacting health care providers across all specialties, including those working in primary care and psychiatry. In this presentation, Dr. Matthew Torrington… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A With Dr. Torrington – The Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry
Podcast April 23, 2019During this question and answer session, Dr. Matthew Torrington responds to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar, “The Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry,” which… Read MoreWebinar Summary – The Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry
Article April 23, 2019This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/the-opioid-crisis-perspectives-from-addiction-specialists-in-primary-care-psychiatry/. On April 23, 2019,… Read MoreIntegrated Weight Loss & Mental Health Treatment Program Reduced Obesity & Depression
Article April 22, 2019A 12-month intervention program featuring integrated weight loss and mental health treatments reduced obesity and depression in program participants. For these individuals, body mass index (BMI) decreased from 36.7 to… Read MoreBrief Risk Interview© (BRI)
Downloadable Resource April 22, 2019The Brief Risk Interview© (BRI) was developed as a protocol to determine potential patient risk of violating a treatment agreement related to prescription opioids and risk of future opioid misuse.… Read MoreAddressing The U.S. Opioid Epidemic: The Role Of The Primary Care Provider
Interview April 15, 2019According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), every day more than 130 individuals within the United States die from opioid overdose. The economic burden of prescription opioid abuse… Read MoreOpioid-Related Emergency Department Visits By Older Adults Rose 217% Between 2006 & 2014
Article April 15, 2019Between 2006 and 2014, emergency department visits attributed to International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, ninth edition (ICD-9) codes related to opioids rose 217% among those aged… Read MoreCut Down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-Opener (CAGE)
Downloadable Resource April 15, 2019The Cut Down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-Opener (CAGE) was designed to screen patient risk for alcohol abuse and dependence in the clinical setting. This version of the tool is a brief… Read MoreCDC’s Opioid Guideline For Chronic Pain Often Misapplied
Article April 15, 2019Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuance of its opioid prescribing guidelines in early 2016, payers, provider organizations, and physicians misapplied the guidelines to the detriment of… Read MoreBrief Risk Questionnaire© (BRQ)
Downloadable Resource April 8, 2019The Brief Risk Questionnaire© (BRQ) is an opioid risk screening tool found to offer a good alternative to doing a clinical interview (see Brief Risk Interview© (BRI) https://psychu.org/brief-risk-interview-bri/). The tool… Read MoreColorado Adult Marijuana Use ‘In Past 30 Days’ Rose From 13.6% In 2016 To 15.5% In 2017
Article April 8, 2019Between 2016 and 2017, adult marijuana use in Colorado “in the past 30 days” significantly rose 1.9% from 13.6% to 15.5%. The rate of “daily” or “near daily” use also… Read MoreThe Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder: Mock Interview
Interview April 1, 2019In January 2019, Dr. Joseph Goldberg and Dr. John Meyers presented a webinar entitled, “The Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder”. As a follow-up to that webinar,… Read MoreHamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)
Downloadable Resource April 1, 2019The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D; HRSD; HDRS), designed in 1960, has become one of the most widely utilized rating scales intended to assess depression disorder symptom severity and change.… Read MoreDigital Interventions In Psychiatry: Part 2
Video March 25, 2019In this short presentation, hear from Fatima Sadat, PharmD, as she reviews different types of digital technology that may provide tools for the assessment or management of mental health treatment.… Read MoreHumanizing Bipolar Disorder: An Interview With David Swain, MBA
Interview March 25, 2019Individuals living with mental health diagnoses are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. There are a lot of… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2019 Toolkit
Article March 20, 2019Throughout May each year, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). For 2019, Mental Health America (MHA) is celebrating 70 years of celebrating MHAM by sharing their MHAM Toolkit. They… Read MoreThe Role Of Glutamate In Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia
On-Demand Webinar March 19, 2019Glutamate is the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system, and glutamatergic dysregulation has been implicated in the pathophysiology of both mood disorders and schizophrenia. In this webinar, Dr. James… Read MoreHow Effective Is Passively Collected Mobility Data At Predicting Depressive Symptoms & Risk?
Article March 18, 2019Background & Purpose One of the barriers to helping individuals living with major depressive disorder (MDD) reach recovery is that depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated. A variety of symptoms… Read MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Peer Support Specialist
Interview March 18, 2019In this interview, Dwayne Mayes sits down with Nicole Meade, PhD from the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Field Medical Affairs Team, to discuss the role a peer support… Read MoreGender Differences In Depression
On-Demand Webinar March 7, 2019The prevalence of depressive disorders is higher in women than men. Why? Many factors are thought to contribute to the divergence, including biological and clinical presentations. Understanding these variances may… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Gender Differences In Depression
Article March 7, 2019This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/gender-differences-in-depression/. On March 7, 2019,… Read MoreRASP: A Self-Report Tool For Relapse Risk In Patients Living With Schizophrenia
Interview March 4, 2019Schizophrenia affects roughly 1.1% percent of the U.S. population (3.4 million adults), with direct annual costs estimated at $47 billion. Schizophrenia is defined as a chronic, relapsing, and disabling disorder,… Read MoreA Long Road To Travel: Evidentiary Support For Digital Interventions During Tertiary Care
Article March 4, 2019Background Chronic recurrence or relapse, and the need for more complex care, are common features of many psychiatric disorders. As such, some individuals with serious mental illness may require tertiary… Read MoreResilience: How Nature & Nurture Shape Us
On-Demand Webinar February 26, 2019Why any given experience should induce one person to adapt, while another is edged toward a maladaptive stress response that could ultimately lead to psychiatric illness, is not clearly understood.… Read MoreBrief Resilience Scale (BRS)
Downloadable Resource February 26, 2019The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) differs from previous scales measuring resilience in that it does not attempt to identify or measure personal characteristics and/or social resources that individuals may possess… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Resilience: How Nature & Nurture Shape Us
Article February 26, 2019This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/resilience-how-nature-nurture-shape-us/. On February 26, 2019,… Read MoreCaring For Carers: The Effects Of Psychoeducational Interventions For Caregivers
Article February 25, 2019Background & Purpose Carers’ perception of burden and their cognitive appraisals of their abilities to care for loved ones with psychosis are strongly related to their own wellbeing and physical… Read MoreDepression: From Molecule To Man
Video February 24, 2019Dr. Mark M. Rasenick examines the impact of depression in molecules, rodents, primates, and humans from a biological, genetic, and epigenetics perspective. Dr. Rasenick identifies the importance of research derived… Read MoreRelapse Risk Assessment In Patients With Schizophrenia (RASP)
Article February 21, 2019The Relapse Risk Assessment in Patients with Schizophrenia (RASP) was designed to identify changes in patients living with schizophrenia by measuring symptomology and functional status in order to assess relapse… Read MoreTrauma Informed Care: Relevance In Primary Care & Mental Health Settings
Interview February 18, 2019In this interview, Dr. Bahr describes trauma informed care and why health care providers should be aware of and implement trauma informed practices. She also shares her perspective on the… Read MoreUnderstanding Psychiatric Diagnoses Using Mnemonics: Bipolar Disorder
Video February 11, 2019In this series of presentations, Leon Rosenberg, MD, shares from his book The Authoritative Guide To Psychiatric Diagnosis, in which he discusses various mnemonic devices that he has developed based… Read MoreUnderstanding Psychiatric Diagnoses Using Mnemonics: Schizophrenia
Video February 11, 2019In this series of presentations, Leon Rosenberg, MD, shares from his book The Authoritative Guide To Psychiatric Diagnosis, in which he discusses various mnemonic devices that he has developed based… Read MoreUnderstanding Psychiatric Diagnoses Using Mnemonics: Major Depressive Episode & Persistent Depressive Disorder
Video February 11, 2019In this series of presentations, Leon Rosenberg, MD, shares from his book The Authoritative Guide To Psychiatric Diagnosis, in which he discusses various mnemonic devices that he has developed based… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A – Treatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support, & Clinician Perspectives
Interview February 7, 2019During this question and answer session, Jim McCreath, Dwayne Mayes, and Kathy Day respond to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar “Treatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support,… Read MoreTreatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support, & Clinician Perspectives
On-Demand Webinar February 7, 2019Mental illnesses are complex disorders which affect millions of adults in the United States. The burden of these conditions, as well as the risk of comorbidities for the patient population… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Treatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support, & Clinician Perspectives
Article February 7, 2019This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/treatment-plan-collaboration-understanding-incorporating-caregiver-peer-support-clinician-perspectives/. On February 7, 2019,… Read MoreDigital Interventions In Psychiatry: Part 1
Video February 4, 2019In this short presentation, hear from Fatima Sadat, PharmD, as she discusses the challenges and limitations of mental health care in the United States and explores the potential role that… Read MoreSmartphone Effects On Mental Health
Video February 4, 2019In this short presentation, hear from Steven Stoner, PharmD, BCPP, as he discusses the use of technology in the United States and the potential positive and negative impacts of smartphone… Read MoreDigital Technology & Psychiatry: Impact On The Therapeutic Alliance
Video January 28, 2019In this short presentation, hear from Patti Rohman, PharmD, MBA, as she discusses the importance of the therapeutic alliance, explores the digital shift in mental health care as well as… Read MoreThe Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 22, 2019Definitions and classifications for mental disorders and symptomology from publications like the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) are helpful in assisting health care providers with diagnoses, treatment,… Read MoreWebinar Summary – The Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Article January 22, 2019This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/the-art-of-clinical-assessment-in-patients-with-bipolar-disorder/. On January 22, 2019,… Read MoreTechnology To Improve Behavioral Health Care: Organizational & Operational Efficiencies
Video January 21, 2019In this short presentation, hear from Stephen Christian-Michaels, MA, LSW, as he discusses the role technology can play to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in mental health care administration, explores… Read MoreHRV & Biofeedback For Treatment Of Psychological Conditions: What Is It & How Does It Work?
Interview January 14, 2019Heart rate variability (HRV) has been understood for some time as a measure of sympathetic and parasympathetic activity in the body. HRV biofeedback is a technique by which the change… Read MoreShared Decision Making In Psychiatry: Fostering The Therapeutic Alliance In The Digital Age
On-Demand Webinar January 10, 2019Shared decision making is a patient engagement strategy in health care. Through this process, patients and their providers can exchange information, weigh treatment options, and make a decision that is… Read MoreHospital Utilization Following Antipsychotic Medication Dose Reduction: Balancing Side Effect Management With Risk Of Relapse
Article January 10, 2019Background & Purpose Direct health care costs for schizophrenia were estimated to be approximately $38 billion in 2013, with inpatient admissions accounting for 60-70% of that expense. The cost of… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Shared Decision Making In Psychiatry: Fostering The Therapeutic Alliance In The Digital Age
Article January 10, 2019This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/shared-decision-making-psychiatry-fostering-therapeutic-alliance-digital-age/. On January 10, 2019,… Read MoreTreatment Resistant Depression: Changes In Attitudes & Approaches
Interview January 7, 2019In this interview, Dr. Scott Aaronson sits down with Gerard Zitnik, PhD, Medical Science Liaison from the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Field Medical Affairs Team. He discusses treatment… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: Suicide Risk Screening
Interview December 24, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MoreCancer Risk Factors In Young Adults: Do Mental Health Problems Play A Role?
Article December 17, 2018Background & Purpose Young adulthood is a time of life with unique developmental characteristics, including assuming responsibility for one’s health and health care. It is also a time during which… Read MoreState Of The Union: A Critical Look At The Policy & Legislation Impacting U.S. Behavioral Health Care
On-Demand Webinar December 13, 2018Changes in delivery and reimbursement for mental health services were abundant in 2018, spurred by a combination of state and federal initiatives aimed at improving behavioral health in the United… Read MorePsychiatric Problems Among College Students In Arab Countries Versus The United States
Article December 10, 2018Background & Purpose The college experience tends to be viewed as desirable worldwide, but it may also be a challenging time for students who stand to face academic pressure, financial… Read MoreFactors Associated With Treatment-Seeking In Adults With Anxiety & Depressive Disorders
Article December 10, 2018Background & Purpose According to the World Health Organization, Common Mental Disorders (CMD; defined as depressive and anxiety disorders) are a leading global cause of disability, with more than… Read MoreThe Growing Role Of Peer Providers: Challenges & Positive Progress In The Changing Practice Environment
Article December 10, 2018Background & Purpose Peer providers are key components of the “recovery-oriented” model of care, which focuses on maintaining long-term recovery past acute crises through empowering and involving consumers in shaping… Read MoreBeyond Molecular Biomarkers In Psychiatry: Advances In The Digital Age
On-Demand Webinar December 5, 2018While many medical fields utilize both subjective and objective measures in diagnosing patients and assessing treatment, psychiatry continues to rely mostly on clinical examination and patient recall, in part due… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Beyond Molecular Biomarkers In Psychiatry: Advances In The Digital Age
Article December 5, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/beyond-molecular-biomarkers-psychiatry-advances-digital-age/. While many medical fields… Read MoreSuicide Rates In The United States: Does Geography Matter?
Article December 3, 2018Background & Methodology After declining since 1986, the suicide rate in the United States has increased during 2000- 2015. Approximately 600,000 residents died by suicide between 1999 and 2015, making… Read MoreAn Open Book: Clinician Perspectives On Allowing Patients To Access Progress Notes Online
Article December 3, 2018Background In light of recent legislation calling for an increase in patients’ access to their health information, health care systems in the U.S. have begun to allow patients to view… Read MoreAddressing Acute Stress Reactions After Exposure To Trauma Or Crisis: Evidence For The SIX C Psychological First Aid Model
Article November 26, 2018Background & Purpose Natural disasters and mass casualty incidents are known to cause fear, anxiety, and a sense of threat in affected individuals. The stress experienced can be divided into… Read MorePharmacological Treatment Factors Associated With Type 2 Diabetes In Patients With Schizophrenia
Article November 19, 2018Background & Purpose Research has shown that individuals living with schizophrenia are at increased risk for obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, and type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is a major risk… Read MorePsychiatric Illness Identification & Treatment For Mass Casualty Event Survivors & First Responders (Emergency Relief Series Part 2)
On-Demand Webinar November 15, 2018Psychiatric illnesses are common among survivors of man-made mass casualty incidents. The symptoms and conditions experienced can even be experienced by first responders, and are distinct from symptomology experienced following… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Psychiatric Illness Identification & Treatment For Mass Casualty Event Survivors & First Responders (Emergency Relief Series Part 2)
Article November 15, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/psychiatric-illness-identification-treatment-mass-casualty-event-survivors-first-responders-emergency-relief-series-part-2/. This presentation was the… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A – Tackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To Engagement
Interview November 7, 2018During this question and answer session, William Wood and Deb Adler respond to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar, “Tackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Tackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To Engagement
Article November 7, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/tackling-behavioral-health-provider-shortages-health-plan-strategies-access-engagement/. Health plans are challenged… Read MoreTackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To Engagement
On-Demand Webinar November 7, 2018Given the growing demand and shrinking availability of clinical professionals – both psychiatrists and allied health providers such as social workers and psychologists – health plans are challenged to assure timely access… Read MoreThe Use Of Psychopharmacology In Treatment For Depression In Pregnant & Nursing Women
Interview November 5, 2018In this interview, Jennifer Payne, MD, discusses common misconceptions surrounding the use of psychotropic medications to treat major depression or bipolar disorder in pregnant women or those who are nursing.… Read MoreBipolar Spectrum Disorder Or Unique Subtype Of Depression? Defining Characteristics Of Treatment-Resistant Unipolar Depression
Article November 5, 2018Background & Purpose Although there is currently no universal definition for treatment-resistant unipolar depression (TRD-UP), some have described it as either the failure to respond to the first antidepressant (AD)… Read MoreHealth Plans Using Innovation, Collaboration To Address Quality Measures
Article November 1, 2018With nearly 90% of the U.S. population insured through managed care, there is fierce competition among health plans to demonstrate their members receive the highest quality of care. Consumers hoping… Read MoreMental Health Considerations After A Natural Disaster: Clinical Pearls For Those In Nature’s Path (Emergency Relief Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar October 30, 2018Health care professionals play an important role in assessing patients and providing services and support after the occurrence of a natural disaster. In this webinar, Alan Chrisman, MD and Richard… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Mental Health Considerations After A Natural Disaster: Clinical Pearls For Those In Nature’s Path (Emergency Relief Series Part 1)
Article October 30, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/mental-health-considerations-natural-disaster-clinical-pearls-natures-path-emergency-relief-series-part-1/. On October 30, 2018,… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: CIDI-3.0
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: WHO-5
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: YMRS
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: MADRS
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MoreBuilding Resiliency: Can Internet CBT Outperform Face-To-Face CBT?
Article October 29, 2018Background & Purpose Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven to help individuals overcome the symptoms of mental disorders such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Researchers in Germany… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: The PHQ-9
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: GAD-7
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MoreBipolar Disorder: The Role Of Community In Providing Behavioral Health Care Support
Interview October 17, 2018In this interview, Sloan Manning, MD, reviews a recent program at which he co-presented, which was held in Memphis, TN. The focus of the program was on bipolar disorder and… Read MoreHumanizing Bipolar Disorder: David’s Story Of Hope, Recovery, & Wellness
On-Demand Webinar October 16, 2018Individuals living with mental health conditions are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. One of the successful strategies… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Humanizing Bipolar Disorder: David’s Story Of Hope, Recovery, & Wellness
Article October 16, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/humanizing-bipolar-disorder-davids-story-hope-recovery-wellness/. On October 16, 2018,… Read MoreImpact Of Natural Disaster On Substance Abuse Disorders: New Orleans Before & After Katrina
Article October 15, 2018Background & Purpose Is it possible to identify at-risk groups of people who might experience psychological distress following a disaster? If so, targeted and tailored interventions could be made available… Read MoreWhat Predicts Persistent Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Military Personnel?
Article October 15, 2018Background Of the 2.7 million military personnel who have deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan since 2001, it is estimated that 5-20% have experienced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may account… Read MoreGame On: Are Primary Care Patients Interested In Group Gameplay Interventions?
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