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Negative Symptoms & Functioning During The First Year After A Recent Onset Of Schizophrenia & Eight Years Later

Article May 11, 2017

Key Messages This study evaluated the longitudinal stability of negative symptoms and their relationship with daily functioning in 149 patients with recent-onset schizophrenia during their first outpatient year and at… Read More

The Presentation, Recognition & Management Of Bipolar Depression In Primary Care

Article May 11, 2017

Key Messages Depressive symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) may initially be misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder (MDD). While patients with BD may experience distinct episodes of depression, mania,… Read More

The Role Of Peer Support Specialists In Behavioral Health: Evidence Of Effectiveness

Interview May 3, 2017

Is there evidence that peer support specialists enhance the recovery of individuals with behavioral health disorders? During this interview Patrick Hendry, Vice President of Peer Advocacy, Supports, and Services at… Read More

Improving Healthcare For Mental Health Patients: Is Collaborative Care The Answer?

On-Demand Webinar April 27, 2017

Persons with severe mental disorders die 10-20 years earlier than the general population, with the majority of deaths being due to preventable physical diseases. Lack of care coordination and management… Read More

Retention Of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis After Childhood

Article April 19, 2017

Do children/adolescents diagnosed with bipolar disorder usually keep this same diagnosis as adults? In DSM-5, age is not a criterion for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder.1 A patient who experiences… Read More

DSM-5: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis With Major Depressive Disorder

Article April 19, 2017

Can an individual suffer from both major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder at the same time or is it simply a transition from one diagnosis to the other? According to… Read More

PTSD & Trauma In Bipolar Disorder

Article April 19, 2017

What role can trauma or PTSD play in bipolar disorder diagnosis? The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients with bipolar disorder is higher than in the general population.1… Read More

Rating Scales For Bipolar Disorder

Article April 19, 2017

What rating scales can be used to screen for, or assess symptoms of, bipolar disorder? Scales in bipolar disorder include screening scales such as the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ),1 which… Read More

Diet, Exercise & Sleep For Patients With Bipolar Disorder

Article April 19, 2017

What is the role of diet, exercise, or sleep for patients with bipolar disorder? A healthy diet, exercise, and good sleep habits are all essential for optimal physical and mental… Read More

A Stubborn Diagnosis For A Stubborn Cowboy: PsychU Presents Jason DeShaw Live At Otsuka

Video April 18, 2017

In this interview Jason DeShaw, country singer and songwriter, shares his lived personal experience of bipolar disorder and alcoholism and his thoughts on mental illness, education, and stigma. After listening… Read More

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