COVID-19 & Your Mental Health
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RFA Pre-Release Puts In Question Number Of North Carolina Tailored Behavioral Health Plans To Be Awarded
According to early information about an upcoming request for applications (RFA), North Carolina’s transition to Medicaid managed care includes specialized plans for people with behavioral health disorders and intellectual/developmental disability… Read MoreThe Public’s Mental Health Burden During COVID-19: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Symptoms, & Sleep Quality
On 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
Internalized 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?
The 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 MoreDoes Targeting Stigma Improve Quality Of Life For Individuals With Schizophrenia Or Major Depression?
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 about coping with… Read MoreTechnology & Adherence: Pharmacist Perspectives On Applicability & Implementation
Pharmacists can monitor medication adherence in several ways, in addition to traditional pill counting. Drs. Megan Ehret and Nathaniel Rickles discuss new innovations in technology that can be used to… Read MoreThe Impact Of 2nd Generation Antipsychotic Side Effects On Functioning From Schizophrenia Patient Perspective: A Global Patient Centered Study
Schizophrenia is a significant cause of disability worldwide requiring lifelong use of first- and second-generation antipsychotic medication. Common side effects of second-generation antipsychotics include akathisia, sedation, metabolic abnormalities, weight gain,… Read MoreFighting Loneliness In Social Distancing: A Conversation With Dr. Gaurava Agarwal
PsychU 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
Listen 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 More - PsychU For You
