Coronavirus & Mental Well-Being
News is everywhere about the swift spread of coronavirus and the deaths in its wake. There is much we do not know about the virus or the disease it causes,… Read More
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Early Career Practitioners & Trainees
Mental healthcare and psychiatry is a unique harmony of art and science whereby empathy and sensitivity for the human experience of a patient with mental illness is woven into the ever-evolving and dynamic fabric of neuroscience and evidence-based clinical practice. PsychU’s Trainee and Early Career Practitioner Corner enriches the understanding of the past, present, and future of the art of psychiatry for the next generation of healthcare professionals.
New Federal Coronavirus Bill Waives Medicare Telehealth Restrictions
Federal legislation signed into law on March 6, 2020 to address national preparation and response to 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) includes provisions that waive Medicare restrictions on telehealth for care related… Read MoreUtilizing PsychU As A Resident
Dr. Pankaj Manocha, MD shares his perspective as a member of PsychU during his fellowship. Dr. Manocha attended his first PsychU live event discussing treatment implications for bi-polar depression, major… Read MoreSubstance Abuse, Mental Illness The Largest Predictors Of Frequent ED Use
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) OF 2010 was the largest expansion of health services in the United States in more than 50 years. Twenty million adults obtained health insurance under… Read MorePsychU National Forum: Future Of Technology & Mental Health
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 MoreManaging Metabolic Side Effects With Combination Therapy: Antipsychotics & Antidepressants
During this recording, Michael E. Thase, MD, examines the common metabolic side effects associated with antipsychotics, antidepressants, and combination therapy. Dr. Thase analyzes the importance of managing these side effects… Read MoreHow Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?
Traditionally, bipolar disorder type II (BDII) has been thought to be less severe—and less disabling—than bipolar disorder type I (BDI). Experts believe this characterization might be attributed to the fact… Read MoreDepression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) “I’m Here” Initiative
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) recognizes mood disorders affect millions of people, yet the stigma surrounding it causes barriers to communication and knowledge about mental health conditions. “One out… Read MoreTelepsychiatry: Implementation & Best Practices
Dr. Mehdi Qalbani discusses his experience providing telepsychiatry in the Information Age. Topics include regulatory concerns, practice guidelines, and web-side manner when working remotely. Mehdi Qalbani, MD, MSPH, is the… Read More - PsychU For You
