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Nurses In Leadership Series: Dr. Karah Brashier

Video June 16, 2021

Join in the conversation as nurses across the country share their experiences, wisdom, and best practices that exemplify nursing at its best. In PsychU’s new series on nursing leadership, we… Read More

Clinical Trial Basics Handout or Brochure

Downloadable Resource May 11, 2021

Clinical Trials Fact Sheet

Downloadable Resource May 11, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 Toolkit

Downloadable Resource May 7, 2021

Mental Health America (MHA) started Mental Health Month in 1949 to communicate the importance of mental health to overall health. MHA insights about the factors that lead to mental health for… Read More

Schizophrenia: Fast Facts

Downloadable Resource May 6, 2021

National Certified Peer Specialists (NCPS)

Downloadable Resource May 3, 2021

Opportunities 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 More

Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Marjorie Morrison

Interview May 3, 2021

In this interview, Marjorie Morrison, CEO & Co-founder of Psych Hub, describes the creation and evolution of Psych Hub, one of PsychU’s esteemed supporting organizations and one of the world’s… Read More

NAMI: You Are Not Alone

Downloadable Resource May 1, 2021

Million of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. The National… Read More

Focus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener

Interview May 1, 2021

May 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 More

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Video February 9, 2021

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Digital Health Glossary

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2020

Adaptive algorithms An area of artificial intelligence, where algorithms can continue to learn and evolve over time.1 Advanced analytics A device or product that can identify, analyze, and use large… Read More

Telemedicine In The Treatment Of Substance Use Disorder: Clinical & Payer Implications

Article April 7, 2020

Telemedicine 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 More

PsychU National Forum: Future Of Technology & Mental Health

Interview February 25, 2020

For 2019, PsychU’s annual theme was data and technology to improve mental health. In keeping with PsychU’s goals of improving mental health care… together, PsychU hosted a National Forum: Future… Read More

Implementing Measurement-Based Care—From Idea To Action

Article July 15, 2019

A couple of months ago, we wrote about the lack of measurement-based care or the use of decision support tools and data to inform how consumers receive care. Measurement-based care… Read More

American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Project 2025

Article July 1, 2019

Despite 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 More

Cognitive Function & Neuroprotection In Schizophrenia

On-Demand Webinar June 26, 2019

Schizophrenia 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 More

Benefits & Challenges Of Smartphone Use In Mental Health

On-Demand Webinar May 1, 2019

Pew 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 More

After A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Behavioral Health Response Immediately Following A Mass Shooting (Part 8 Of 9)

Interview April 29, 2019

In 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 More

After A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Long-Term Behavioral Health Services In Response To A Mass Shooting (Part 9 Of 9)

Interview April 29, 2019

In 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 More

Wellness Tracker

Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018

This tool is a simple checklist for consumers to complete in the waiting room. Consumers can easily check off how they’ve been feeling and write down issues or concerns they’d… Read More

Resident Wellness: Institutional Trends Over 10 Years Since 2003

Article May 30, 2018

Key Messages Burnout and career dissatisfaction among residents and fellow trainees have been evident for many years, leading to the development of both personal and institutional interventions to prevent burnout… Read More

Proceed With Caution: The Possibility Of Reporting Bias In Studies Of Mindfulness-Based Mental Health Interventions

Article April 25, 2018

Background & Purpose Mindfulness-based therapies (MBTs) have emerged as promising, low-cost, nonpharmacological treatments for stress- management and reduction of symptoms of mental illness, including depression, and results from numerous published… Read More

Clinical Antipsychotic Trials Of Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE): Summary Results From Phase I

Video February 14, 2018

In this presentation, Julleah Johnson, PhD, Senior Medical Science Liaison, summarized a study published by The New England Journal of Medicine, entitled “The Effectiveness of Antipsychotic Drugs in Patients with… Read More

Virtual Forum Summary: Considerations in Managing Major Depressive Disorder In Patients With Comorbid Cardiovascular Disease

Article November 3, 2017

This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this Virtual Forum, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results,… Read More

Patient Health Questionnaire 15 (PHQ-15)

Downloadable Resource October 23, 2017

The Patient Health Questionnaire 15 is a self-administered 15-item scale to measure somatic symptoms, with questions from the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ). The PHQ family of measures, including abbreviated and… Read More

Patient Health Questionnaire Somatic, Anxiety, & Depressive Symptoms (PHQ-SADS)

Downloadable Resource October 18, 2017

The Patient Health Questionnaire for Somatic, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms (PHQ-SADS) is a self-administered tool that includes questions from the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) for depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder… Read More

Opioid Risk Tool© (ORT)

Downloadable Resource October 16, 2017

The Opioid Risk Tool© (ORT) is a five-question, self-administered assessment that can be completed within 5 minutes and should be utilized on a patient’s initial visit. It assesses the patient… Read More

Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C)

Downloadable Resource October 16, 2017

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) is a brief alcohol screen that reliably identifies patients who are hazardous drinkers or who have active alcohol use disorders. The AUDIT-C contains… Read More

Mini-Cog™

Downloadable Resource October 16, 2017

The Mini-Cog™ is a 3-minute instrument that can increase detection of cognitive impairment in older adults. It can be used effectively after brief training in both health care and community-based… Read More

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7)

Downloadable Resource October 16, 2017

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7) is a self-administered 7-item anxiety scale initially developed to diagnose generalized anxiety disorder. The GAD-7 also proved to have sensitivity and specificity as… Read More

Biomarkers For Depression: Recent Insights, Current Challenges & Future Prospects

Article October 16, 2017

Key Messages Biomarkers may serve as potentially useful tools for identifying predictors of response and improving treatments for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Despite an abundance of studies aimed… Read More

Substance Abuse In Patients With Bipolar Disorder: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis

Article October 16, 2017

Key Messages Understanding the associated risk factors for substance use disorder (SUD) in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) is an important consideration when devising a therapeutic plan for a patient.… Read More

Reduced Insulin-Receptor Mediated Modulation Of Striatal Dopamine Release By Basal Insulin As A Possible Contributing Factor To Hyperdomaminergia In Schizophrenia

Article October 16, 2017

Key Messages Based on prior research, the authors hypothesized that increased basal insulin levels in the periphery should generally result in greater insulin concentrations in the brain. In theory, this… Read More

How Gender Affects The Treatment Of Psychosis: A Systematic Review

Article October 13, 2017

Key Messages The effectiveness, effective dosages and side effect profiles of antipsychotic medication differ significantly between the sexes. Despite many years of research, the data on gender-differences affecting the pharmacotherapeutic… Read More

Can C-Reactive Protein Inform Antidepressant Medication Selection In Depressed Outpatients? Findings From The CO-MED Trial

Article October 13, 2017

Key Messages Inflammatory biomarkers, such as C-Reactive Protein (CRP), represent a potential means of targeting antidepressant treatment in individuals with major depressive disorder. Several studies, including these secondary findings from… Read More

Incidence Of Opioid-Related Overdose Admissions To Intensive Care Up 34% Since 2009; Costs Up 58%

Article September 26, 2017

Since January 2009, the incidence of admissions to a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) due to opioid overdose rose by 34%, and the cost of these ICU admissions increased by… Read More

Comorbid Medical Illness In Bipolar Disorder

Article September 18, 2017

Key Messages This study measured rates of medical illnesses in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and assessed potential associations between medical disease burden and the clinical course of BD. Compared… Read More

Depression Management In Primary Care For Older Adults: Can It Reduce The Risk Of Death?

Article September 18, 2017

Background & Purpose Depression and chronic medical conditions are frequently comorbid and often managed in a primary care setting. Factors that help explain the association between depression and negative outcomes… Read More

Prisons: The Nation’s Largest Mental Health Institutions?

Article September 18, 2017

Background & Purpose The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, one in every 110 adults in 2013. The incarceration rate for individuals with mental illnesses is… Read More

The Role Of Brain Structure & Function In The Association Between Inflammation & Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review

Article September 14, 2017

Key Messages To identify brain networks and regions that may mediate the association between inflammation and depression, the authors performed a systematic review of studies using brain imaging to investigate… Read More

Genetic Variation & The D2 Dopamine Receptor: Implications For The Treatment Of Neuropsychiatric Disease

Article September 14, 2017

Key Messages This editorial examined genetic variation in the D2 dopamine receptor system and the implications for treatment of neuropsychiatric disease. The most commonly studied variant in published in vivo… Read More

Schizophrenia: The Role Of Sleep & Circadian Rhythms In Regulating Dopamine & Psychosis

Article September 14, 2017

Key Messages This review explored potential mechanisms linking circadian and sleep abnormalities in schizophrenia and psychosis, with a particular focus on dopaminergic pathways. Sleep disruption and circadian rhythm disturbance may… Read More

Suicide Risk Screening In Health Care Settings: Identifying Males & Females At Risk

Article September 13, 2017

Key Messages More males than females die from suicide, but females are more likely to consider or think about suicide. The Joint Commission has established suicide risk screening requirements for… Read More

Anxiety Symptoms In A Major Mood & Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Article September 11, 2017

Key Messages This study assessed the prevalence of comorbid anxiety and explored risk factors that contribute to anxiety symptoms in patients with depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Overall,… Read More

Training To Enhance Psychiatrist Communication With Patients With Psychosis (TEMPO): Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial

Article September 11, 2017

Key Messages Psychiatrist−patient shared understanding has been associated with improved therapeutic relationships in the treatment of psychosis. At the time of publication, this was the first study to assess an… Read More

Modifiable & Non-Modifiable Factors Associated With Functional Impairment During Inter-Episodic Periods Of Bipolar Disorder

Article September 8, 2017

Key Messages Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic illness with inter-episodic periods that are associated with frequent persistence of residual symptoms, such as residual depression symptoms, cognitive impairment, or emotional… Read More

Markers Of Neuroinflammation & Neuronal Injury In Bipolar Disorder: Relation To Prospective Clinical Outcomes

Article September 8, 2017

Key Messages Inflammation and neuroimmune mechanisms may play a role in the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder. Results reported elevations of select cerebrospinal (CSF) markers of neuroinflammation and neuronal injury were not… Read More

Is A Delay In The Diagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder Inevitable?

Article September 8, 2017

Key Messages The initial presentation of bipolar disorder (BD) is often depression which may lead to the diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD). Once manic symptoms are present, the diagnosis is… Read More

Depressive Spectrum Disorders In Cancer: Diagnostic Issues & Intervention. A Critical Review

Article September 6, 2017

Key Messages Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in cancer patients; yet these disorders often remain under-recognized and under-treated. A variety of modified diagnostic approaches have been… Read More

Functional Impairment In Patients With Major Depression In Clinical Remission: Results From The VIVAL-D-Rem, A Nationwide, Naturalistic, Cross-Sectional Survey

Article August 29, 2017

Key Messages There is no universally accepted definition of clinical remission for patients with depression, and little is known regarding the functioning levels of patients deemed to be clinically remitted… Read More

Clinical Value Of Early Partial Symptomatic Improvement In The Prediction Of Response & Remission During Short-Term Treatment Trials In 3,369 Subjects With Bipolar I Or II Depression

Article August 29, 2017

Key Messages The authors conducted a post hoc analysis of 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials that evaluated the value of early partial symptomatic improvement for predicting later response or remission in… Read More

Recovery & Recurrence Following A First Episode Of Mania: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Of Prospectively Characterized Cohorts

Article August 28, 2017

Key Messages This systematic review and meta-analysis measured syndromal recovery, symptomatic recovery, and recurrence rates in patients with bipolar disorder (BD) following a first episode of mania. A total of… Read More

Associations Between Diabetes, Major Depressive Disorder & Generalized Anxiety Disorder Comorbidity, & Disability: Findings From The 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey – Mental Health (CCHS–MH)

Article August 28, 2017

Key Messages This study investigated the association between diabetes mellitus and comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), as well as the effects of these comorbidities on… Read More

Clinical Application Of Psychopharmacology Of Schizophrenia – John Miller, MD

Podcast August 28, 2017

This interview with John Miller, MD is part 3 of the 3-part module series on Schizophrenia, from the Psychopharmacology Collection. Read More

Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)

Downloadable Resource August 21, 2017

The Mood Disorder Questionnaire is a brief self-administered tool to screen (not diagnose) for bipolar disorder. It takes about five minutes to complete and should be followed by a comprehensive… Read More

Covariates Of Depression & High Utilizers Of Healthcare: Impact On Resource Use & Costs

Article July 11, 2017

Key Messages Although an association between depression and increased healthcare costs is apparent, the impact of depressive symptoms on healthcare utilization has not yet been fully determined. Adult patients with… Read More

Smartphone Applications For Mental Health

Article July 11, 2017

Key Messages As little research has been done to characterize the information available to users of mental health-related smartphone applications (apps), the authors performed a content analysis of descriptions of… Read More

Late-Life Depression & Cardiovascular Disease Burden: Examination Of Reciprocal Relationship

Article June 26, 2017

Key Messages Evidence suggests that there are longitudinal, bidirectional relationships between depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. However, individual empirical studies have mostly examined only 1-way relationships. Using… Read More

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