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Cognition
Cognitive impairment is a key feature which is present across a variety of mental health conditions and may have an impact on overall quality of life. In this section we provide resources to help with identification and management strategies surrounding cognition and mental health. Content is updated continually so be sure to check in often.
“Lighting Your Way”: A Digital Tool For Caregivers Of Loved Ones With The Behavioral Symptoms Of Dementia
Interview June 16, 2022John Schall, Chief Executive Officer of Caregiver Action Network, chats with Dennis Sholler about “Lighting Your Way,” a new digital tool for caregivers of loved ones with the behavioral symptoms… Read MoreHot 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 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 MoreNew Florida Law Exempts Antipsychotics From Medicaid Step Therapy
Article May 23, 2022On April 6, 2022, Florida enacted a bill to exempt Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with schizophrenia from step-therapy authorizations for antipsychotic medications. Under the new law, the beneficiary can be exempted… Read MoreThe Definition Of Insanity: Behind The Scenes With Judge Leifman
Interview May 19, 2022Judge Leifman shares his perspective of the decriminalization program in which he started over 20 years ago. The Judge describes how the program got started and how it grew. For more… Read MoreMental Health Crisis Infographic
Downloadable Resource May 19, 2022May 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 MoreStaff 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreNAMI: Mental Health Care Matters
Downloadable Resource July 1, 2021Mental health treatment-therapy, medication and self-care, have made recovery a reality for most people experiencing mental illness. Although taking the first steps can be confusing or difficult, it’s important to… 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 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 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 MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki On Accessing Care In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Interview May 24, 2021Listen in as Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP provides thoughts on accessing care for families in need of child and adolescent psychiatry services. She speaks to the role that school systems,… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan Series: Youth Mental Health – Stats & Supporting Organizations Infographic
Video May 24, 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… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Jennifer Rothman, Senior Manager, Youth & Young Adult Initiatives, NAMI
Interview May 24, 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… 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 MoreThe Impact Of COVID-19 On Mental Health Across The Lifespan: Older Adults
Interview May 18, 2021COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted the older adult population, placing additional complications on an already underfunded and resource-limited geriatric mental health care system.1 This presentation will discuss older adults’ optimistic outlook… 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 MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2021 Toolkit
Downloadable Resource May 7, 2021Mental 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 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 MoreValue-Added Pharmacist-Run Programs In Hospitals
Interview May 5, 2021In this presentation, Melissa Mitchell, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, BCGP addresses value-added pharmacist-run programs in hospitals including creating specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based (SMART) goals for such programs. Featuring: Melissa… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With John Budin, MD, DBSA Board Member
Interview May 4, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are affected by mental illness. The month of May have been designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. PsychU joins the national movement to raise awareness by hosting a series on Mental… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Marjorie Morrison
Interview May 3, 2021In 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 MoreNAMI: You Are Not Alone
Downloadable Resource May 1, 2021Million 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 MoreNAMI: Common Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Downloadable Resource May 1, 2021Diagnosing Mental Illness isn’t a straightforward science. We can’t test for it the same way we can test blood sugar levels for diabetes. Each condition has its own set of… 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 MoreHelping Friends Understand Your Mental Health Condition
Interview April 29, 2021This interview, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), with Linea Johnson, highlights Ms. Johnson’s lived experience with friends who may or may not understand what you’re going through… Read MoreDiscussion Of Identifying Profiles Of Patients With Bipolar I Disorder Who Would Benefit From Maintenance Therapy With A Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic
Interview April 26, 2021Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA; Joseph F. Goldberg, MD participated in a recent roundtable meeting, discussing the use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics in bipolar I disorder. In this follow-up recording… 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 MoreNeuropsychiatric Symptoms In Alzheimer’s Disease: A Focus On Agitation
On-Demand Webinar April 8, 2021This webinar archive is a discussion on neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on agitation. Drs. Jeffrey Cummings, George Grossberg, and Bryan Archuleta will review the definition of… Read MoreA Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer & A Clinical Provider (ROPA Series Part 2)
On-Demand Webinar February 11, 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 MoreA 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 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 MoreNeuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) During COVID-19
On-Demand Webinar November 10, 2020Dr. Jeffery Cummings and Dr. George Grossberg will engage in a presentation and discussion of a hypothetical case of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) in a patient in residential facility during COVID-19… Read MoreCOVID-19 & Your Mental Health
Downloadable Resource May 11, 2020Provided with permission from Mental Health America, a PsychU Supporting Organization. To learn more about MHA, please visit their website at http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net. Read More25% Income Drops For Young Adults Affect Cognitive Function In Middle Age
Article November 18, 2019People who experienced income drops of 25% during young adulthood were more likely to have poorer cognitive functioning in middle age. Researchers found that people with two or more income… 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 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 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 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 MoreMaine Has Highest Percentage Of Individuals With Cognitive Disability Living In the Community, D.C. Has Lowest
Article April 8, 2019Of the total U.S. resident population in 2017, Maine has the highest percentage (44.7%) of individuals of all ages with cognitive disability living in the community, followed by Rhode Island… 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 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 MoreLos Angeles County Agrees To Provide Discharge Services For All Offenders With Cognitive Conditions
Article January 21, 2019On December 6, 2018, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) and the County amended a settlement agreement in which the LASD and the County agreed to provide all newly… 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 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 MoreChildhood Poverty Tied To Lower Cognitive Performance In Old Age
Article November 12, 2018Older adults who experienced poverty during childhood had lower baseline cognitive performance in terms of memory, verbal fluency, and delayed recall than older adults who did not experience poverty. However,… Read MoreWeight Management & ‘Whole Person’ Health
Article October 29, 2018When health care executives discuss the overlap between behavioral health care, physical health care, and social services, the conversation is often to identify some condition that is equally important to… Read MoreMedicare Beneficiaries With Depression & Dementia Have Annual Total Costs Almost $3,000 Higher Than Average
Article October 29, 2018Medicare beneficiaries with cognitive, neuropsychological, and functional impairment have higher than average mean Medicare total annual cost of care (TACC) for fee-for-service Medicare Part A and Part B services. The… 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 MoreApproximately 25% Of U.S. Adults Reported Having A Disability
Article October 8, 2018About 25.7% of community-dwelling adults age 18 and older reported having a disability in 2016 that created a functional impairment, limitations on activities, or restrictions on participation. Among young adults… Read MoreCan We Improve Functioning In Our Patients With Schizophrenia?
On-Demand Webinar September 26, 2018Clinicians are tasked daily with making informed decisions regarding patients. During this webinar, Greg Mattingly, MD, Medical Director at St. Charles Psychiatric Associates – Midwest Research Group, and Associate Clinical… Read MoreBehavioral Health Conditions Accounted For Nearly 5% Of Total 2014 Health Spending
Article July 19, 2018Mental health and addiction disorder-related medical conditions accounted for about 4.7% of total health spending in 2014. Behavioral health spending totaled about $101.5 billion in 2014; total health care spending… Read MoreMultidimensional Assessment Of Thymic States (MAThyS)
Downloadable Resource July 12, 2018The Multidimensional Assessment Of Thymic States (MAThyS) is a 20 item self-administered instrument designed to provide a dimensional approach to better define mood states in bipolar disorders, with a focus… 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 MoreHow Media & Movies Shape Our Perception Of Serious Mental Illness
On-Demand Webinar May 31, 2018During this webinar, experts Georgia Stevens, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, Psychiatric Nurse & Director of Partners in Aging & Long-Term Caregiving, and Mary Ann Boyd, PhD, DNS, PMHCNSBC, Professor Emerita at… Read MoreCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs): A New Approach To Providing Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
On-Demand Webinar April 16, 2018Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) were established as a demonstration program under the federal Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 in order to provide a comprehensive range of… Read MoreUpdate On The Role Of Gut Microbiota Modulation For The Treatment & Prevention Of Mood & Anxiety
On-Demand Webinar April 5, 2018In this webinar, experts Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, Professor of Psychiatry & Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit University Health Network, and Executive… Read MoreManaging Obesity In Managing ‘Whole Person Health’
Article March 30, 2018Life expectancy in the U.S. is going down due to alcoholism, opioid addiction, and suicide according to a recent report using data from the National Vital Statistics System Mortality file… Read MoreIn 2016, Prevalence Of Alzheimer’s & Depression Higher In Residential Care Communities With 25 Or Fewer Beds Than In Larger Communities
Article March 28, 2018In 2016, small residential care communities (RCCs) with 4 to 25 beds had a higher prevalence of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and/or with depression than larger RCCs. About 51% of… Read MoreEnglish Study Finds 9.8% Of English Adults With Four+ Chronic Conditions, Prevalence Projected To Double By 2035
Article March 8, 2018Among adults in England age 65 and older in 2015, about 9.8% were diagnosed with four or more chronic health conditions. By 2035, the share of English adults age 65… Read MoreStressors & Psychological Distress Among Informal Caregivers Of Relatives With Mental Illness
Article January 29, 2018Background & Purpose Individuals with mental illness frequently require care that falls outside of formal services provided by health care professionals. Past research has demonstrated that informal caregivers, often unpaid… Read MoreThe Power Of Mental Wellness: Wellness In Psychiatry
On-Demand Webinar January 23, 2018Data from a 30-day prescriptive wellness program supports the clinical repercussions of neglecting a targeted wellness strategy in the care of patients with mental health issues. In this webinar, speakers… Read MoreMedicare Has Added 14 New Primary Care Billing Codes Since 2013
Article January 18, 2018Since 2013, the federal Medicare program has added 14 new billing codes to improve reimbursement for primary care services. The billing codes incentivize primary care provider organizations and professionals to… Read MorePotential & Limitations Of Mobile Technology As A Tool For Mental Health Assessment
Article January 17, 2018Background & Purpose In many cases, mental health clinicians must rely upon their own observations and clinical judgment, as well as patients’ self-reports, for determining the presence of mental illness.… Read MoreCMS Announces 15-State Expansion For 2019 Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design Model
Article January 10, 2018On November 22, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a 15-state extension for the 2019 Medicare Advantage (MA) value-based insurance design (V-BID) model. The expansion will… Read MoreTools To Assess & Address Medication Adherence In Patients With Serious Mental Illness
On-Demand Webinar December 13, 2017Poor medication adherence presents a significant barrier to successful treatment and recovery in patients with serious mental illness and can negatively impact health outcomes and health care costs. While various… Read MoreWashington State Advocacy Group Creates Advance Directive Regarding Oral Feeding For People With Progressive Dementia
Article December 13, 2017A Washington state organization that advocated for medical aid-in-dying has created an advance directive for feeding guidelines for people with progressive dementia. End of Life Washington (EOLWA) created the directive… Read MoreOnly 27% Of Unpaid Caregivers For Someone With Cognitive Impairment Use Caregiver Support Services
Article November 30, 2017Just 27% of unpaid caregivers for someone with cognitive impairment use caregiver support services. However, 78% of total poll respondents report that this caregiving is either very stressful, or somewhat… Read MoreAnnual Care Costs For Frontotemporal Dementia Total Nearly $120,000
Article November 21, 2017Annual care costs, both direct and indirect, for consumers with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) total nearly $120,000. This equates to approximately $48,000 in direct costs, and about $72,000 in indirect costs.… Read MoreEarly Intervention In Schizophrenia: Targeting Metabolic Dysfunction
On-Demand Webinar November 7, 2017Increasingly, schizophrenia is considered a medical psychiatric disease. There is evidence that metabolic changes occur within the first episode of psychosis, and within the first few weeks of initiating antipsychotic… Read More20-Minute Screening Evaluates Cognitive Impairment Due To Schizophrenia
Article October 23, 2017A 20-minute cognitive screening test is being developed for outpatient settings intended for people diagnosed with schizophrenia is able to assess the person’s degree of cognitive impairment and functional ability… Read MoreAnhedonia & Cognitive Function In Adults With MDD: Results From The International Mood Disorders Collaborative Project
Article October 16, 2017Key Messages The neurobiological substrates implicated in anhedonia and impaired cognitive function overlap, suggesting an association between these domains in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). A post-hoc analysis was… Read MoreThe Metabolic Basis Of Cognitive Insight In Psychosis: A Positron Emission Tomography Study
Article October 16, 2017Key Messages Cognitive insight has a biological/anatomical basis that can be visualized with imaging technology such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET). The authors used PET to study the extent to… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Recognition & Treatment Of Mood Disorders In Primary Care: Highlighting Integrated Care Between The Pharmacist & Physician
Article October 11, 2017This 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/recognition-treatment-mood-disorders-primary-care-highlighting-integrated-care-pharmacist-physician/. On October 11, 2017,… Read MoreRecognition & Treatment Of Mood Disorders In Primary Care: Highlighting Integrated Care Between The Pharmacist & Physician
On-Demand Webinar October 11, 2017The primary care setting is often the default for treatment of mood disorders, but primary care physicians can become overwhelmed providing the comprehensive medical and mental health care needed by… Read MoreInnovations In The Criminal Justice System For Individuals With Mental Illness
On-Demand Webinar September 28, 2017A 2014 study by the Treatment Advocacy Center* states that the number of mentally ill individuals in prisons and jails continues to climb, as does the severity of the inmates’… Read MorePeople With Dementia Whose Caregivers Are Mentally Stressed May Die Sooner
Article September 28, 2017People diagnosed with dementia died sooner if their caregivers were experiencing declines in mental health. Even after accounting for differences in diagnosis, age, sex, dementia severity, and the care recipient’s… Read MoreOlder Adults With Vision Impairments Twice As Likely To Have Cognitive Problems
Article September 26, 2017Adults age 60 and older with distance and near vision impairments are 1.9 to 2.8 times more likely to have cognitive impairment or dementia, according to an analysis of two… Read MoreCare Costs For A Person With Dementia Over 5 Years Is $322,000; More Than Twice That For A Person Without Dementia
Article September 25, 2017The total average cost to care for consumer with dementia diagnosed at age 83 is estimated at $321,780 over approximately five years post diagnosis, compared to an average cost of… Read MoreResidents Of Disadvantaged Neighborhoods May Have Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Article September 8, 2017People who live in highly disadvantaged neighborhoods had markedly worse cognitive performance than people living in better neighborhoods. Even after adjusting for age and education, those living in the disadvantaged… Read MoreLifetime Stressful Experiences Worsen Risk Of Developing Alzheimer’s
Article September 8, 2017Stressful experiences during a person’s lifetime worsen memory and thinking in early old age, which raises the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. African-Americans are at greater risk than non-Hispanic white… Read MoreLifestyle Changes Are Effective For Preventing Dementia
Article September 1, 2017Healthier lifestyles are associated with declining prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia. Furthermore, specific lifestyle changes are effective for preventing dementia, including increasing education in early life, increasing physical activity… Read More24% Of People With Alzheimer’s Disease Misdiagnosed
Article August 29, 2017About 76% of people diagnosed with cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) received a correct AD diagnosis, as verified by an autopsy, but about 24% were misdiagnosed. People with psychosis had… Read MoreEvidence Suggests Cognitive Training May Prevent Cognitive Decline, Dementia
Article August 3, 2017Evidence suggests that cognitive training, blood pressure management for people with hypertension, and increased physical activity may prevent cognitive decline and dementia. This statement was issued in a report on… Read MoreEarly Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease Detectable Via Imaging
Article July 21, 2017Early preclinical Alzheimer’s disease is detectable via brain amyloid imaging. About 88% of cognitively normal older adults with elevated brain amyloid levels at age 65 to 70 are projected to experience significant cognitive decline… Read MoreThe Recognition & Diagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder In Primary Care Practices – Sloan Manning, MD
Interview July 18, 2017In this video presentation, Sloan Manning, MD discusses the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in primary care practices. Dr. Manning covers the differentiation of unipolar and bipolar depression using psychiatric scales,… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Looking Beyond Mood & Psychosis: A Focus On Neurocognition
Article June 7, 2017This 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 MoreLooking Beyond Mood & Psychosis: A Focus On Neurocognition
On-Demand Webinar June 7, 2017Historically, cognitive impairment was considered an artifact of patients’ symptoms, attention, or motivation problems, and as such, was an underappreciated feature of schizophrenia. However, recent research has shown cognitive impairment… Read MoreCognitive Impairment In Schizophrenia: Cognitive Remediation & The Potential Role Of Digital Technology
Video May 22, 2017Philip Harvey, PhD, from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, provided a brief overview of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia. Key points included: Cognitive impairment is a core feature… Read MoreThe Difficult Lives Of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder: A Review Of Functional Outcomes & Their Implications For Treatment
Article May 17, 2017Key Messages Despite receiving treatment focused on resolving manic or depressive symptoms, many patients with bipolar disorder (BD) may still demonstrate impaired psychosocial functioning. The ability to fulfill expectations at… Read MoreIntegrated Care: Navigating The Evolving Health Care System In 2017
On-Demand Webinar May 16, 2017The health care landscape continues to be dynamic in 2017. Part of the evolving system involves primary care providers coordinating multiple facets of health, including mental wellness. Although this responsibility… Read MoreThe Alzheimer’s Association Launches Cognitive Impairment Care Planning Toolkit
Article May 8, 2017The Alzheimer’s Association has launched the Cognitive Impairment Care Planning Toolkit to help clinical professionals with care planning for those with cognitive impairment. Care planning for cognitive impairment is a newly… Read MoreAmong Beneficiaries With Dementia, Medicare Expenditures Highest For Those With Functional Limitations
Article May 8, 2017Among Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with dementia, poor function, not cognition or behavioral/psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), was associated with more Medicare expenditures. One additional functional limitation among those with less… 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 More10 Ways To Combat Discrimination With Compassionate Language
Downloadable Resource April 26, 2017Download The Resource Provided by permission of the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). To learn more about DBSA, please visit their website at http://www.dbsalliance.org/ Read MoreEngaged Practice: Methods For Managing The Complexity Of Bipolar Disorder & Related Conditions
On-Demand Webinar April 18, 2017It can be challenging for psychiatrists to provide confident diagnoses and treatment of patients with bipolar disorder and related conditions, especially given the complexity of the illness and the time… Read MoreMental Health Screening Tools
Downloadable Resource April 15, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), includes Mental Health Screening Tools for individuals to answer to determine if they are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Read… Read MoreMental Illness & The Family: Finding The Right Mental Health Care For You
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides some questions and guidelines to help you, or someone you know, that may benefit from a counselor or mental health center… Read MoreInpatient Hospitalization For Mental Health Conditions
Interview March 28, 2017This interview, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), with Linea Johnson, highlights Ms. Johnson’s lived experience with inpatient hospitalization for mental health concerns and offers helpful tips for… Read MoreShould I Or Shouldn’t I? Disclosing A Mental Health Condition
Interview March 28, 2017This interview, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), with Geralyn Dexter and Linea Johnson, provides a discussion about how individuals with a mental health diagnosis may decide when,… Read MoreImpending Signs Of Psychosis: Focus On Caregiver & Patient Engagement
On-Demand Webinar March 27, 2017The majority of individuals who experience psychosis in schizophrenia will eventually relapse, making an individual’s ability to identify early warning signs of psychosis and their knowledge of what to do… Read MoreDepression Self-Assessment
Downloadable Resource March 15, 2017This self-assessment, part of the Mental Health Screening Tools developed by Mental Health America (MHA), includes questions for individuals to answer to determine if they are experiencing symptoms of depression,… Read MoreTreatment Of Schizophrenia: Focus On Psychopharmacology & Adherence
On-Demand Webinar March 15, 2017While treating to remission is the goal in schizophrenia, it remains a target not achieved for many patients. In this webinar, Henry A. Nasrallah, MD and Roger Sommi, PharmD, BCPP,… Read MoreDo Inflammation & Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize To The Brain? Implications For Disease Modeling & Novel Approaches In Psychiatry (Inflammation Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar February 14, 2017During this webinar, Dr. Roger S. McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology (University of Toronto), Head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit (University Health Network), and Executive Director of the… Read MoreIs It MDD Or Bipolar Disorder? (Distinguishing Bipolar Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar January 23, 2017Two noted experts present this webinar on appropriately diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder, two disorders that can be difficult to distinguish. Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA, Professor… Read MoreEffectively Measuring The Functional Capacity Of Individuals With Serious Mental Illness
Article January 13, 2017Accurately measuring functional assessment in individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) is important. This is especially true in the case of clinical trials that aim to improve individuals’ cognitive impairment… Read MoreCo-Occurrence Of Substance Use Disorders With Mood Disorders & Psychosis
On-Demand Webinar January 12, 2017During this webinar Rebecca Roma, MD, Medical Director of the Community Treatment Team at Mercy Behavioral Health; and Robin Nelson, MD, a Psychiatrist at Caron Foundation, and DGR Behavioral Health,… Read MoreMedicare To Cover Costs For Individual Care Plans For Beneficiaries With Alzheimer’s & Their Families
Article January 11, 2017In its final updates to the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a new code to cover the cost of assessment… Read MoreMeeting The Challenges In Caring For Patients With Schizophrenia: Roles Of The Pharmacist
On-Demand Webinar December 15, 2016Addressing the challenges of caring for patients with schizophrenia in terms of treatment, recovery, and remission requires a coordinated effort across all members of a treatment team. The role of… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Bipolar Disorder: Importance Of Residual Symptoms & Impact On Outcomes
Article November 9, 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 MoreWebinar Summary – Future Of Psychopharmacology: Is New Treatment Innovation Still Alive?
Article November 1, 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 or polling results, please… Read MoreFuture Of Psychopharmacology: Is New Treatment Innovation Still Alive?
On-Demand Webinar November 1, 2016While past decades saw a boom in the development of innovative new treatments in the field of psychiatry, the pace has slowed in more recent years. In this webinar, Stephen… Read MoreThe Effects Of HPA Axis Function On Cognition & Its Implications For The Pathophysiology Of Bipolar Disorder
Article October 5, 2016Key Messages The pathophysiology of bipolar disorder (BD) is not completely understood. Recent findings suggest that the pathophysiology of BD may involve dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and neurocognitive… Read MoreFDA Clears ImPACT Computerized Cognitive Tests To Assist In Medical Evaluations Following Brain Injury Or Concussion
Article September 29, 2016On August 22, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing approval for two computerized cognitive tests developed by ImPACT Applications for use as one component in medical evaluations following… Read MoreChanges To Sense Of Smell & Eye Structures May Predict Early Stages Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Article September 7, 2016Researchers are testing new non-invasive ways to identify subtle olfactory or vision changes that take place during the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease… Read MoreMedicare To Pay For Behavioral Health Delivered By Collaborative Care Teams
Article August 8, 2016During 2017, Medicare intends to establish a group of new payment codes that will enable reimbursement for specific behavioral health services furnished in primary care settings using a team approach… Read MoreTelepsychiatry: Enhancing Access to Mental Health Care
On-Demand Webinar July 12, 2016Despite advances in care, there remain several barriers to patient access to optimal mental health care. Telepsychiatry, a form of telemedicine, may help extend the reach and facilitate the delivery… Read MoreRecovery In The Community: Can We Do Better?
On-Demand Webinar April 13, 2016A goal for all patients with mental illness should be symptom reduction and optimal psychosocial functioning. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Ralph Aquila, MD and Robert Davis, MD, discuss the… Read MoreSuboptimal Response In Psychotic & Mood Disorders: Causes, Consequences, & Management Strategies
On-Demand Webinar March 17, 2016Suboptimal response is a common challenge and can lead to negative consequences for patients diagnosed with serious mental illness. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Peter Weiden, MD, and Henry A.… Read MoreRural Older Adults With Anxiety Had Better Results With Telephone-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Than Other Telephone-Based Therapy Models
Article February 18, 2016Older adults living in rural areas who were diagnosed with anxiety reported a greater decline in the severity of their worrying after participating in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions by… Read MoreWebinar Summary – A Foundational Approach To The Treatment Of Schizophrenia
Article January 27, 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 MoreThe Importance Of Norepinephrine In Depression
Article January 13, 2016Key Messages The hypothesis that impaired serotonin (5-HT) and/or norepinephrine (NE) neurotransmission underlies depressive disorders continues to be central to treatment approaches. Several lines of evidence support a role for… Read MoreThree-Minute Test Detects Dementia Due To Lewy Body Disease With 97% Accuracy
Article December 8, 2015A new test that takes three minutes to administer is able to detect Lewy Body Disease (LBD), a common, non-Alzheimer’s type of dementia, with 97% accuracy. The Lewy Body Composite… Read MoreEvolving Psychiatry: Technology For Patient Care
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2015In this webinar, brief overviews of digital technology in psychiatry are presented by leading expert David Mohr, PhD, Director at the Center of Behavioral Intervention Technologies and Professor at Department… Read MoreNeurotransmitter Targeting In The Treatment Of Depression
Article October 29, 2015Key Messages Patients who are in remission from major depressive disorder (MDD) often continue to experience residual symptoms, which can negatively impact quality of life and may lead to increased… Read MoreWhat Is The Relationship Between Major Depressive Disorder & Cognitive Dysfunction?
Article October 8, 2015Introduction Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental condition characterized by low mood, low self-esteem and loss of interest in normal activities. It is a common condition which may occur… Read MoreFDA Approves Cognivue, Computer-Based Cognition Assessment Tool For Use In Physician Offices
Article October 1, 2015On June 5, 2015, Cerebral Assessment Systems Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved marketing of its Cognivue® cognition assessment tool. The computer-based tool assesses,… Read More10% Of Non-Institutionalized Adults In United States Live With A Severe Cognitive Disability
Article August 28, 2015About 10% of adults age 18 and older in the United States in 2013 lived with a cognitive disability that created serious difficulty with concentrating, remembering, or making decisions. Across… Read MoreWounded Warrior Project Grants $15 Million To UCLA Health Treatment Program
Article July 15, 2015A $15.7 million grant over three years to fund a UCLA Health treatment program for service members suffering from mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder has been approved… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Distinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
Article July 9, 2015This 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 MoreDistinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
On-Demand Webinar July 9, 2015Agitation is frequently seen in patients with schizophrenia. When treating acute agitation in these patients, minimizing sedation should be a goal. During this webinar, Steven Szabo Jr, MD, Staff Psychiatrist,… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Management Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Breaking Through Barriers
Article June 18, 2015This 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 More“Braindoping” – Cosmetic Neurology Is Gaining Steam
Article June 17, 2015I haven’t given the concept of cosmetic neurology much thought since the last time we covered the topic, in January of 2008, “Is Cosmetic Neurology the Behavioral Health Business of the Future? The Controversy… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Early Intervention In Psychosis: Benefits, Barriers, & Best Practices
Article April 13, 2015This 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 MoreEarly Intervention In Psychosis: Benefits, Barriers & Best Practices
On-Demand Webinar April 13, 2015Psychosis is ranked as one of the top three most disabling conditions worldwide, with a longer duration of untreated psychosis associated with a poorer treatment outcome. It is believed that… 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 MoreExploratory Analysis Of Social Cognition & Neurocognition In Individuals At Clinical High Risk For Psychosis
Article April 1, 2015Key Messages Few studies have examined the associations between social cognition and neurocognition in individuals at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis. Impaired performance on social cognition tasks was correlated… Read MoreThe Impact Of Premorbid Adjustment, Neurocognition & Depression On Social & Role Functioning In Patients In An Early Psychosis Treatment Program
Article March 26, 2015Key Messages Functional impairments in social, occupational, and educational domains, often present early in the course of illness, are some of the most debilitating concomitants of psychotic disorders. In this… Read MoreSocial Cognition As A Mediator Between Neurocognition & Functional Outcome In Individuals At Clinical High Risk For Psychosis
Article March 4, 2015Key Messages Studies have demonstrated a mediational role for social cognition between neurocognition and functional outcome in individuals during the first episode of psychosis as well as in individuals with… Read MoreIs Personal Recovery In Schizophrenia Predicted By Low Cognitive Insight?
Article November 9, 2014Key Messages Personal recovery in schizophrenia has been described as a change in perception characterized by an individual’s ability to live a hopeful and satisfying life within the context of… Read MoreStay Connected:
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