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Recognizing the Inner Voice: Breaking the LGBTQIA+ Conversation Barrier
On-Demand Webinar June 1, 2022The month of June is Pride Month and throughout the world the LGBTQIA+ communities come together to celebrate sexual and gender diversity, and to raise awareness of the ongoing pursuit… Read MoreMental Health Crisis Infographic
Downloadable Resource May 19, 2022Staff Shortages & Professional Burnout Are Key Impediments To Quality Health Care In 2022
Article May 2, 2022Health care staffing shortages and the mental health of health care workers are key impediments to quality health care in 2022. According to a recent study, the challenges existed in… Read MoreThe Treatment Of Depression In Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Practices Toolkit
Article April 12, 2022Overview of the instances of depression in older adults Depression affects more than 19 million Americans of all races, ages, and genders every year (Mental Health America, 2022). Depression is… Read MoreHHS Mental Health Strategy Calls For Transforming Health & Social Services To Support Equitable & Holistic Care
Article April 4, 2022On March 1, 2022, President Biden and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new national mental health strategy. This effort, called the National Tour to… Read MoreFor Low-Income Households, Total Expenditure For Antidepressants Dropped 33% Between 2013 & 2018
Article March 28, 2022The total expenditure for antidepressants prescribed to people in households below 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) was one-third lower in 2018 compared to 2013, but rose by 10%… Read MoreIntergenerational Effects Of Racism
Video March 1, 2022People of Color are disproportionately exposed to chronic and cumulative stress over the life course. Join Dr. Sierra Carter in this recording as she reviews the “Intergenerational Effects of Racism”… Read MoreIntergenerational Effects Of Racism
Downloadable Resource March 1, 2022The Impact Of Systemic Racism On Black Americans Wellness
On-Demand Webinar February 23, 2022Over the past 2 years, during the age of COVID-19 pandemic, the spotlight has been on inequity and disadvantages faced by many Black Americans who try to access healthcare services… 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 MoreLifespan Impact Of Racism-Related Stress
Video February 1, 2022Research findings have suggested that early life stressful experiences-like racial discrimination have a lasting impact on biological risk for disease and premature mortality due to chronic diseases of aging.1 In… 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 MoreThe 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services Infographic
Downloadable Resource January 18, 2022Learn more about the aspects of inclusivity in mental health services by downloading this infographic that was based on “The 12 Steps to Inclusivity in Mental Health Services” series. Read MoreImpact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Women’s Mental Health
Interview November 18, 2021Women have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to their overall mental health, with increased reported rates of depression and anxiety.1 Dr. Weinstock will be discussing the impact… Read MoreAddressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Follow-Up Q&A With Harriet A. Washington
Interview August 28, 2021In this follow-up to the webinar, Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory, Harriet A. Washington addresses some of the questions that… 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 MoreSpotlight On Minority Mental Health Month: A Conversation With Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr.
Video July 23, 2021PsychU invites you to join the conversation with Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr. as he discusses some of the challenges encountered in the delivery of behavioral health care in minority… Read MoreAddressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Follow-Up Q&A
Video July 15, 2021In this follow-up to the webinar, Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory, Dr. William Lawson addresses some of the questions that… 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 MoreLet’s Talk About LGBTQIA+ & Mental Health
Downloadable Resource June 29, 2021As we celebrate Pride Month, PsychU will be joining the LGBTQIA+ community in raising awareness of what it means to be LGBTQIA+ identified. This infographic resource provides information around who… Read MoreIntroduction To LGBTQIA+ Populations, Mental Health Disparities, & How To Provide Culturally Competent & Affirming Care
On-Demand Webinar June 29, 2021The month of June is Pride Month and throughout the world the LGBTQIA+ communities come together to celebrate sexual and gender diversity and to raise awareness of the ongoing pursuit… Read MoreDecreases In Local Psychiatric Bed Capacity May Be Associated With Subsequent Increases In Local Jail Populations
Article June 1, 2021Decreases in local psychiatric bed capacity in the United States appear to be associated with subsequent increases in local jail populations. When inpatient psychiatric bed capacity declined, people in need… Read MoreSuicide Rate Among Female Nurses Is Double The General Female Population Rate
Article May 24, 2021Between 2017 and 2018, the suicide rate among female nurses in the U.S. was almost double that of the general female population rate, and was also higher than that of… Read MoreThe Importance Of Housing For Individuals With Mental Illness
Interview May 21, 2021The presentation entitled “The Importance of Housing for Individuals with Mental Illness” with speaker Kathy Day helps bring light to the housing crisis the US faces for those with mental… Read MoreThose With A Recent History Of Homelessness & Mental Illness Who Declined Housing First Individual Placement & Support Services Had Lower Odds Of Obtaining Employment
Article May 17, 2021Those with a recent history of homelessness and mental illness who declined Housing First individual placement and support services had lower odds of obtaining employment than those who accepted program… Read MoreSchizophrenia: Fast Facts
Downloadable Resource May 6, 2021The Current State Of Women’s Mental Health
Interview March 8, 2021During this discussion, our panelists engage in a dialog reflecting on the research which underscores how women may be disproportionately affected by the current state as compared to men. They… Read MoreAddressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory
On-Demand Webinar February 24, 2021In this webinar, three speakers engage in timely discussion honoring Black History Month on the topic of racial disparities in the provision of healthcare in the Black American community. Harriett… Read MoreWill Investing In Social Determinants Pay Off?
Article December 7, 2020We’ve heard the stats many times in the past decade—health care services account for only 20% of health outcomes, while health-related behaviors and socioeconomic factors—housing, food, environment, employment—can drive 80% of… Read MoreAddressing Racial Bias In Health Care: Practice & Organizational Perspectives
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2020Racial bias is evident at both the health delivery system level and educational/organizational level. Addressing racial bias in health care is important in achieving health equity. In this panel discussion,… Read MoreImpact & Trauma Of Racism
On-Demand Webinar August 4, 2020Many Black people in the U.S. are born into a life of trauma, stemming from a history of repression, violence, and injustice. This trauma is not something any of us… Read MoreTake A Stand On Racial Injustice: Perspectives From Mental Health Experts In Advocacy & Psychiatric Health Care
On-Demand Webinar July 7, 2020This timely and deeply affecting webinar features distinguished mental health thought leaders sharing the impact of racism and its trauma on their professional and personal lives. William Lawson, MD, PhD,… Read More2020 MHA Minority Mental Health: Facts & Stats
Downloadable Resource July 6, 2020Provided with permission from Mental Health America, a PsychU Supporter. To learn more about MHA, please visit their website at http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net. Read MoreAfrican Americans Overrepresented In March 2020 COVID Hospitalizations In Atlanta
Article June 29, 2020During March 2020, among 305 people in Atlanta, Georgia who were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), about 83% were African American, a higher than expected share based on… Read More240,000 Physician Practice Staff Laid Off In April 2020 Due To Pandemic; 1% Of Total Layoffs
Article June 29, 2020Between March 13 and April 30, 2020, 1.4 million health care workers had been laid off due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and about 17% (243,000 workers) had… Read More43% Of Addiction Treatment Provider Organizations In North Carolina Report Only 30 Days Cash On Hand With Lost Revenue & Higher Expenses Due To COVID-19
Article June 15, 2020As of mid-April 2020, about 43% of community-based addiction treatment provider organizations in North Carolina lacked sufficient cash on hand to remain in business for the next 30 days due… Read More9% Of Long-Term Care Residents Receive Less Medication Than Needed Due To Inadequate Prescription Coverage
Article June 8, 2020About 8.9% of Medicare beneficiaries residing in long-term care facilities during 2011 to 2013 paid for all medications out-of-pocket (OOP). Long-term care Medicare enrollees without drug coverage or with private… 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 MoreNew Jersey Creates Regional Health Hubs To Replace Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations
Article June 8, 2020The New Jersey Medicaid program, NJFamilyCare, is creating Regional Health Hubs (RHHs) to replace its Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Demonstration Project. The four existing ACOs—the Healthy Greater Newark ACO; the… Read MorePermanent Supportive Housing Reduced Pennsylvania Medicaid Beneficiaries’ Spending By 13% Per Person
Article June 1, 2020The state of Pennsylvania has reported that permanent supportive housing (PSH) for the state’s Medicaid beneficiaries reduced total Medicaid spending by 13% per person per month between 2011 and 2016.… 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 MorePresident Signs Bill To Allocate More Funding To CARES Act Loan & Relief Programs
Article June 1, 2020On April 24, 2020, President Trump signed the $484 billion Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, (House Resolution 266) to allocate additional funding for programs created by the… Read MoreCalifornia Creates $75 Million Fund To Provide Stimulus Money To Undocumented Immigrants
Article June 1, 2020On April 15, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced $75 million to create a one-time disaster relief assistance fund for undocumented state residents impacted by COVID-19. The California Department of… Read MoreMaking Trauma-Informed Care A Scalable Reality
Article November 4, 2019Trauma gets a lot of attention in health and human services. We know that one in six adults have four or more adverse childhood experiences (see Prevalence of Adverse Childhood… 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 MoreBuilding A Trauma-Informed Network—One Health Plan’s Approach
Article September 23, 2019The effects of trauma have been in the headlines too much over the past few weeks. Most recently, trauma from mass shootings to trauma from neighborhood gun violence. Likewise, the… 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 MoreNational & State Behavioral Health Systems: Changes On The Horizon
On-Demand Webinar May 14, 2019Over the past two years, legislative changes have had a significant impact on the behavioral health industry landscape, particularly in how services are delivered to consumers. From the 21st Century… 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 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 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 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 MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Psychiatric Distress Presenting In Primary Care (Part 6 Of 9)
Interview August 21, 2018In this interview, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses the response of primary care in the face of natural disasters. Dr. Manning covers the change in practice population that can occur as… Read MoreNeuromodulation Techniques: State Of The Science
On-Demand Webinar July 11, 2018Clinicians managing patients with behavioral health issues are presented with various diagnostic and treatment challenges, spanning the areas of neurobiology, adherence, safety, and medication tolerability. Currently available pharmacotherapeutic, psychotherapeutic, and… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Preparing For & Providing Mental Health Services (Part 1 Of 9)
Interview June 26, 2018In this interview, Michelle Jacobs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDE, RPh, Medical Science Liaison, chats with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) Field Medical Affairs colleague, Kelly Stein-Marcus, PhD, Regional… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Engendering Resiliency & Perseverance (Part 4 Of 9)
Interview June 14, 2018Recently, Marla Moses, FNP, PMHNP, PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Editor & Owner of Moses Mental Health, sat down with Gwen Morris, PhD, Senior Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical… Read MoreDebriefing After A Traumatic Event: Self-Care For Emergency Health Care Professionals
Podcast June 12, 2018Kim Lonergan, RN, MSN, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), has served as a nurse for 40 years, 26 of which were spent in… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Debriefing & Self-Care For Health Care Professionals (Part 5 Of 9)
Interview May 21, 2018Kim Lonergan, RN, MSN, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), has served as a nurse for 40 years, 26 of which were spent in… Read MoreA Personal Account Of The CIT Model Of Police Response In Oklahoma City – An Interview With Msgt. Corey Nooner (Part 2)
Interview March 22, 2018When individuals with mental illness experience encounters with law enforcement, the collaboration between police officers and mental health service providers becomes critical to appropriately serving the needs of individuals experiencing… Read MoreThe Crisis Intervention Team Model Of Police Response To Mental Health Crises (Part 1)
Interview March 8, 2018When individuals with mental illness experience encounters with law enforcement, the collaboration between police officers and mental health service providers becomes critical to appropriately serving the needs of individuals experiencing… Read MoreWomen Who Experience Trauma Are At Higher Risk Of Developing Lupus
Article November 30, 2017Women who experience trauma or have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have nearly three times the risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). SLE, commonly referred to as “lupus” is an… Read MoreCultural Considerations In The Management Of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
On-Demand Webinar October 25, 2017A patient’s cultural background can influence factors such as when, how, and if they seek treatment, as well as their expectations and perceptions of the treatment management journey. That makes… Read MoreDealing With Stigma In Mental Health: Are We Making Progress?
On-Demand Webinar May 10, 2017Individuals living with mental health conditions can face significant stigma, not only from the public, but also from health care providers. Combatting such stigma is important, as it can have… Read MoreImproving Healthcare For Mental Health Patients: Is Collaborative Care The Answer?
On-Demand Webinar April 27, 2017Persons 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 MoreHow People Of Different Racial & Ethnic Groups Experience Mental Illness Stigma & Discrimination
Article December 2, 2016Does mental illness stigma affect people differently based on their racial or ethnic identities? A few studies have attempted to uncover any relationships between different groups of people and stigma… Read MoreUnderstanding The Role Of Social Determinants In Population Health Management
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2016The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define social determinants of health as economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities. Why are income, housing, and… Read MoreStigma In Mental Health: Breaking Down Barriers & Uncovering Opportunities
On-Demand Webinar October 24, 2016For individuals living with mental health disorders, stigmatization can form a barrier to seeking help and achieving recovery and social integration. Recently, investigations of stigma in mental health and its… Read MoreAchieving The Triple Aim Through Innovations In Care Management: Improving The Value Of Care In Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar October 4, 2016The health care needs of people with comorbid behavioral and medical disorders are not always met by traditional delivery models; this complex population requires a coordinated approach to improve their… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Trauma Informed Care Across The Lifespan: A Nursing Perspective
Article September 22, 2016This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results, please… Read MoreMental Health Diagnoses & Treatment Rates Vary Significantly With Race & Ethnicity
Article May 23, 2016The rate of mental health diagnosis and treatment varied by race and ethnicity according to a study that involved 7.5 million people. Overall, in 2011, about 15.6% of the people… Read MoreUnderstanding & Addressing Medication Adherence In Psychiatry
On-Demand Webinar May 11, 2016Medication adherence is of great importance in optimizing outcomes in psychiatry, however definitions and understanding of adherence have evolved over time. In this webinar, Dawn Velligan, PhD and Michael Measom,… Read MoreA Foundational Approach To The Treatment Of Schizophrenia
On-Demand Webinar January 27, 2016Schizophrenia is a chronic and devastating illness, affecting more than 21 million people globally. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Noel Gardner, MD, and Michael Measom, MD, discuss the burden of… Read MoreManagement Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Breaking Through The Barriers
On-Demand Webinar June 18, 2015An estimated 1 in 10 US adults report depression, with major depressive disorder (MDD) as common as diabetes or coronary artery disease. During this webinar, Greg Mattingly, MD, Associate Clinical… Read More14% Of Annual Deaths Worldwide Due To Premature Deaths Among People With Mental Illness
Article April 7, 2015About 14% of deaths (8 million) worldwide each year are among people with mental health disorders; people with mental health disorders die about 10 years earlier than people without mental health disorders. The… Read MoreFacilitating Recovery In Schizophrenia: An Assertive Community Treatment Approach
On-Demand Webinar March 25, 2015Why is the concept of recovery important to patients with schizophrenia? What are some barriers to recovery? How can an Assertive Community Treatment model facilitate recovery for patients with schizophrenia?… Read MoreStay Connected:
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