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Downloadable Resource June 27, 2022Disaster Psychiatry During Times Of Uncertainty: Perspectives From Drs. Joseph Goldberg & Richard Weisler
Interview June 22, 2022Interview with Dr. Joseph Goldberg and Dr. Richard Weisler to discuss mental health during times of political unrest in light of the current events taking place in Europe. They will… Read MoreDimensions Of Health & Wellness: A Conversation About Financial Wellness
Interview June 20, 2022Dwayne Mayes and Kathy Day, Patient & Caregiver Section Advisors, sit down with Dennis Sholler from the field medical affairs team to discuss financial wellness, one of the eight dimensions… Read MoreMental Health Challenges In Rural Populations
Downloadable Resource June 20, 2022Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Schizophrenia (Part 3)
Interview June 15, 2022Dr. Christoph U. Correll will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to schizophrenia. These questions and Dr. Correll’s responses will be recorded and released as short videos every few… 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 MoreRecognizing 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Christoph Correll, MD
Interview May 31, 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Dwayne Mayes
Interview May 30, 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Kathy Day
Interview May 30, 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 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Tara McKinley, PharmD
Interview May 23, 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Salvatore Savatta, MD
Interview May 23, 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With John Budin, MD
Interview May 23, 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 nation… Read MoreMental Health Crisis Worksheet
Article May 20, 2022The 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, 2022Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 3)
Interview May 16, 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Dante Durand, MD, MBA
Interview May 16, 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Jonathan Singer, PhD
Interview May 16, 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 MoreMay 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
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 MoreMental Health America (MHA) Mental Health Month 2022 Toolkit
Downloadable Resource May 5, 2022Since 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) and their affiliates across the country have observed May is Mental Health Month by reaching out to millions of people through the media, local… Read MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Christine Yu Moutier, MD
Interview May 2, 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 MoreMay Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Reza Moghadam, PharmD, MBA, Executive Director, Head Of Field Medical Affairs
Interview May 2, 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 MoreHot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 2)
Interview May 2, 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 MorePlanning For 988
Article May 2, 2022Widespread concerns about suicide led to the passage of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act in 2020, which will make “988” the nationwide suicide prevention hotline to support suicide and… Read MorePeer Support – The Next Generation
Article May 2, 2022There are a number of new developments in the use of peer services spurring provider organization innovations. California is establishing a new peer support specialist certification program under Medi-Cal. And… Read MoreAddressing Psychiatric Readmissions Infographic
Downloadable Resource April 21, 2022Hot Topics: Clinical Questions In Schizophrenia (Part 2)
Interview April 15, 2022Dr. Christoph U. Correll will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to schizophrenia. These questions and Dr. Correll’s responses will be recorded and released as short videos every few… Read MoreThe Homelessness Imperative
Article April 11, 2022Earlier this month, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new initiative focused on addressing the housing insecure population with mental illness and substance use disorder. But the focus of the… Read MoreHot Topics: Clinical Questions In Bipolar Disorder (Part 1)
Interview April 5, 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 MoreAmazon Launches Nationwide Access To Telehealth Service Through Amazon Care
Article April 4, 2022On February 8, 2022, Amazon announced that its telehealth services through Amazon Care is now available throughout the U.S. for its enrollees. In addition, Amazon Care will be expanding in-person… Read MoreYouth Emergency Room Visits Increase For Suicide, Drug & Mental Health Conditions During COVID-19
Article April 4, 2022Compared to the same surveillance period prior to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of emergency room visits for adolescents aged 12 to 17 increased significantly for suicide,… Read MoreThe Impact Of Adherence In Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
On-Demand Webinar March 31, 2022Treatment non-adherence is a dilemma in bipolar disorder and is one of the leading challenges in providing effective treatments for people diagnosed with BP I disorder. During our discussion today,… Read MoreDimensions of Health & Wellness: A Healthy Body Equals A Healthy Mind
Interview March 31, 2022Finding time to move your body can be a challenge. Developing and having a physically healthy routine, such as exercising consistently and watching what you consume, can help improve your… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive: Leon Ravin, MD
Podcast March 29, 2022Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea on Psychiatric Advance Directives with special guest, Dr. Leon Ravin. During this episode, Dr.… Read MoreHaving The Snooze Blues? State Of The Science On Sleep In Mood Disorders
On-Demand Webinar March 23, 2022Sleep disturbance is a predominant symptom associated with depression, impacting ~75% of those diagnosed with depression. Insomnia, hypersomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea are all highly prevalent among those with depression.1… Read MoreDimensions Of Health & Wellness: Working Towards Occupational Wellness
Interview March 21, 2022Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is a critical step towards achieving occupational wellness. Our Patient & Caregiver Section Advisor, Dwayne Mayes, will discuss the negative impact occupational distress can have… Read MoreCharacterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
Interview March 15, 2022This presentation will review the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Read MoreCall To Action: The Need For Stigma Awareness In Healthcare Professional Education
On-Demand Webinar March 9, 2022Recognizing the need for awareness of mental health stigma in healthcare professional education programs can be challenging. In this webinar, our panelists from medical, pharmacy, and psychology academic settings will… Read MorePsychUSim Bipolar Node
Video March 1, 2022Prevalence Of Child Mental, Emotional & Behavioral Conditions Ranges From 15% To 60% Based On Relational & Social Risks
Article February 28, 2022The prevalence of child mental, emotional, and behavioral (MEBs) conditions ranges from 15.1% to 60.4% depending on the type and amount of relational health risks (RHRs) and social health risks… 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 MoreMore Than One-Third Of Adults Who Attempt Suicide Receive No Subsequent Mental Health Treatment
Article February 21, 2022Over a 10-year span, from 2008 through 2019, 34.8% to 45.5% of adults who attempted suicide received no subsequent mental health treatment, but the year-to-year variation could be due to… Read MoreNational ‘988’ Lifeline For Mental Health Crisis Goes Live In July 2022
Article February 21, 2022On July 16 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) “988” dialing code will take effect to support suicide and mental health crisis. “988” is linked to the current suicide… 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 MoreAddressing Mental Health In Primary Care – The Key To Improving Health
Article February 15, 2022It has become widely accepted knowledge in both the United States (and worldwide) that healthcare outcomes have both physical and mental health dimensions (Funk, M., Saraceno, B., Drew, N., &… Read MoreHot Topics: Clinical Questions In Schizophrenia (Part 1)
Interview February 15, 2022Dr. Christoph U. Correll will address current and relevant clinical questions relating to schizophrenia. These questions and Dr. Correll’s responses will be recorded and released as short videos every few… Read MoreDimensions Of Health & Wellness: Emotional Wellness Infographic
Downloadable Resource February 14, 2022Learn more about the importance of emotional wellness by downloading this infographic that includes information on essential traits of emotional health and highlights of the National Institute of Health emotional… Read MoreDimensions Of Health & Wellness: Redefining Emotional Wellness
Video February 11, 2022How you feel and react to your feelings and experiences can affect your ability to carry or focus on your daily activities. Hear from our Patient & Caregiver Section Advisors,… Read MoreIntroduction To The Eight Dimensions Of Wellness
Video February 9, 2022Dwayne Mayes, Patient & Caregiver Section Advisor, sits down with Dennis Sholler from the field medical affairs team to discuss the eight dimensions of wellness. Here, Dwayne defines “wellness” and… Read MoreIntegrating Mental Health Care In 5 Steps: The Primary Care Practice’s Toolkit
Article February 8, 2022Introduction Primary care clinicians are in a unique and ideal position to efficiently screen, diagnose, and treat a range of behavioral health issues. Primary care teams frequently address common mental health disorders,… Read MoreHow To Engage Older Adults With Digital Health
Article February 8, 2022The Covid-19 public health emergency has changed the landscape of healthcare service delivery. Healthcare service providers have had to pivot rapidly to new and different treatment modalities while serving patients… Read MoreLegislative Changes To Colorado Medicaid Rules
Article February 7, 2022Provisions included in Colorado House Bill 21-1275, now require Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) to allow pharmacy benefit reimbursement for long-acting injectable medications used for the treatment of serious mental… 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 MoreSuicide Awareness, Assessment & Prevention Strategies
Interview January 27, 2022In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review common terminology used in suicidology Elucidate statistics associated with suicide globally and in the United States Discuss the possible relationship between suicide… Read MoreThe Use Of Digital Tools For Serious Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 26, 2022The use of digital tools for the treatment of patients with mental illness is a dynamic and rapidly growing area of interest. In this webinar, Dr. Michael E. Thase, MD… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & The Evolving Healthcare Landscape Post-COVID-19 Pandemic For Patients With Schizophrenia & Bipolar I Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 21, 2022Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder have a significant burden that is expected to have escalated due to COVID-19. People with serious mental illness are at increased risk of COVID-19 and have… 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 MoreFact Sheet: The Eight Dimensions Of Wellness
Downloadable Resource January 18, 2022Wellness is a self-defined balance of healthy habits such as eating well, sleeping, being productive, and participating in meaningful activities. There are eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical,… Read MoreWhat Do We Mean By Integrated Care, Whole Person Care, Transmural Care, Or Coordinated Care?
Article January 17, 2022The buzzword in health policy these days is “integrated care.” Also known as whole person care, transmural care, coordinated care, collaborative care, or holistic care, the basic premise is that… Read MoreTreatment Adherence In Mental Health
Downloadable Resource December 10, 2021A downloadable and shareable resource collating key information and resources available through PsychU.org that address the topic of treatment adherence in mental health. The areas addressed by the resource include,… 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 MoreFirst Episode Psychosis: Focus On US Hispanic Population
On-Demand Webinar December 8, 2021This presentation will review concepts of First Episode Psychosis (FEP) and Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) while focusing on the cultural considerations for treatment, outcomes, and research for the US Hispanic… Read MoreShared Decision Making & Patient Empowerment In The Digital Age: A Conversation Between A Clinician & Patient Advocate Part 2: Patient Engagement Through Technology (2-Part Series)
On-Demand Webinar November 30, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of ways to empower patients. Shared decision making is one patient engagement strategy that may be enhanced using digital tools. In… Read MoreCDC Adds Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia To High-Risk COVID-19 List
Article November 29, 2021On October 14, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added bipolar disorder and schizophrenia to the list of high-risk underlying medical conditions that are associated with… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 4: The Logistic “Nuts-And-Bolts”
Interview November 22, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) discussing logistics of putting together this document. Audience members are strongly encouraged to review… Read MorePatient & Caregiver Perspective: Adherence In Schizophrenia – Kathy Day
Podcast November 19, 2021Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Dennis Sholler, PhD as they spill the tea on adherence in schizophrenia with special guest, Kathy Day. During this episode, Kathy Day highlights… 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 MoreShared Decision Making & Patient Empowerment In The Digital Age: A Conversation Between A Clinician & Patient Advocate Part 1: Shared Decision Making & The Use Of Digital Tools (2-Part Series)
On-Demand Webinar November 18, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of ways to empower patients. Shared decision making is one patient engagement strategy that may be enhanced using digital tools. In… 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 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 MoreUnderstanding Integration, Identifying Top Models, & Knowing The Future Of Its Role In Health & Human Services
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2021Integration is changing the competitive advantage for health and human service provider organizations—and with it, changing the parameters of financial sustainability. Integration brings with it value-based reimbursement, consolidation, and leverage… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: Panel Perspectives
Interview November 16, 2021SARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we re-establish ourselves after… Read MorePsychU Suicide Prevention Brochure
Downloadable Resource November 15, 2021Psychiatric Advance Directive – Part 3: A Deep Dive
Interview November 15, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). Audience members are strongly encouraged to review Part 1-Introduction to PAD prior to reviewing… 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 MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 2: Clinical Implication
Interview November 8, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video) of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). Audience members are strongly encouraged to review Part 1-Introduction to PAD prior to reviewing… Read MoreViruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: An Update On SARS-CoV-2
Interview November 3, 2021SARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive – Part 1: The Introduction
Interview November 1, 2021This is an on-demand web interview (video), part I of a four-part series on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD). The following questions will be address by our esteemed guest and expert,… Read MoreAdherence In Schizophrenia: A Patient & Caregiver Perspective
Interview October 28, 2021Kathy Day, Patient & Caregiver Section Advisor, sits down with Dennis Sholler from the field medical affairs team to discuss adherence in schizophrenia from a patient and caregiver perspective. Kathy… Read MoreStahl’s Handbook Suicide Prevention Edition: An Interview With Drs. Christine Moutier & Anthony Pisani
Interview October 27, 2021Across the globe, suicide represents a complex event with impact that reaches farther than many, even within the mental healthcare field, have been able to truly appreciate. Suicide is currently… Read MoreThe Next Crisis: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Post Pandemic
Downloadable Resource October 22, 2021Substance Use During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Downloadable Resource October 22, 2021A Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer & A Clinical Provider On Goals & Aspirations For Individuals With A Mental Health Condition
Interview October 4, 2021From the Part II of the webinar on “A Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach to Behavioral Health Care”, hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS share their professional… Read MoreLet’s Talk About Inclusive Healthcare For The LGBTQIA+ Community
Downloadable Resource October 1, 2021Join PsychU to celebrate and raise awareness of LGBT History Month in October! In the US, 4.5-12% adults identify as LGBTQ1,2 and only 16% of US academic healthcare practices reported having comprehensive… Read MoreDecriminalizing Mental Illness
Interview September 30, 2021U.S. correctional institutions, local courts, and police officers frequently encounter people with untreated mental health disorders. Once incarcerated, individuals with mental illness tend to stay longer in jail and upon… Read MorePsychU Supporting Organization: An Interview With Caregiver Action Network
Interview September 29, 2021John Schall, Chief Executive Officer of Caregiver Action Network, and Nichole Goble, Programs Coordinator of Caregiver Action Network, sit down with Dennis Sholler to discuss their organization. John and Nichole… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention Infographic
Downloadable Resource September 23, 2021If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline / Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255),or text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 Read MoreChildren & Adolescents Experiencing Double The Rate Of Depression & Anxiety Due To COVID-19
Article September 20, 2021During 2020, about 25.2% of youth globally experienced clinically elevated depression symptoms and 20.5% experienced anxiety. These rates are double the estimates developed prior to the start of coronavirus disease… Read MoreBridging Gaps in Behavioral Health Treatment: A Narrative Summary
Article September 10, 2021Introduction The Lancet Commission on Behavioral health and Sustainable Development called for a global partnership of governmental agencies, development agencies, non-profits, and private industry to come together to transform mental… Read MorePeer Supports? There’s An App For That
Article September 6, 2021A few new developments around peer supports have caught everyone’s attention. Not surprisingly, the pandemic has changed the role and the work of peer support specialists—and like all of health… Read MorePatient Perspective: Living With Binge Eating Disorder
Interview September 3, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder. She discusses the impact it can have… Read MorePatient Perspective: Impact Of Self-Stigma On Recovery
Interview September 3, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on how self-stigma can impact the recovery process. Featuring: Laura Kaponer, CPSS is a… Read MorePatient Perspective: Recovering From A Mental Illness
Interview September 3, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to discuss the many facets of recovery and ways to seek out support when needed. Featuring: Laura Kaponer,… Read MorePatient Perspective: Self Advocacy In Mental Health
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on the importance of self-advocacy when it comes to mental health. Ms. Kaponer describes… 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 MorePatient Perspective: The Importance Of Mental Health Professionals
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on the stigma mental health professionals often face. Featuring: Laura Kaponer, CPSS is a… Read MorePatient Perspective: Living Under The Stigma Of Having An Invisible Disability
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She discusses the challenges involved in… Read MorePatient Perspective: Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Interview August 31, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her story on being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She discusses the challenges involved in… Read MoreImpact Of COVID-19 On The Mental Health Of Children: An Update
Interview August 30, 2021Globally, we have been experiencing significant challenges as a result of the COVID pandemic across nearly all domains of life. The true extent of the toll taken on mental health… 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 MoreIt’s All Good Here – Interview With Elizabeth Crane
Interview August 10, 2021Nurses are facing pressure, stress, fear, exhaustion, isolation and emotional trauma and often times don’t know how to “put the brakes on” to take time for healing. Now more than… Read MoreSelf-Disclosure Of Mental Health: An Interview With A Peer Support Specialist About His Journey Toward Recovery
Interview August 10, 2021Join Dwayne Mayes, a peer support coach, as he shares his personal experience with self-disclosure and gives viewers words of wisdom as they consider self-disclosure as part of their journey… Read MorePatient Perspective: Recovering From A Mental Illness
Video July 29, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to discuss the many facets of recovery and ways to seek out support when needed. Featuring: Laura Kaponer,… Read MoreA Patient & Caregiver’s Guide: Recognizing & Responding To Residual Symptoms Of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Downloadable Resource July 26, 2021While remission is the goal in treatment of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), residual or lingering symptoms are common, even among remitters, and can negatively affect patient functioning and… Read MorePatient Perspective: Impact Of Self-Stigma On Recovery
Interview July 22, 2021Laura Kaponer, Certified Peer Support Specialist, sits down with Dr. Miranda Fisher to share her perspective on how self-stigma can impact the recovery process. Featuring: Laura Kaponer, CPSS Miranda Fisher,… Read MoreBuilding Better Beings: PsychU Supporting Organizations Share Wellness Strategies
On-Demand Webinar July 14, 2021Stress and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought the critical issues of mental health and burnout to the forefront for health care professionals, their patients, and their communities.… Read MoreAnxiety In Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource July 12, 2021This infographic provides information on recognizing when anxiety becomes prominent in clinical depression and how to take steps toward getting help. If you or someone you know is in crisis,… Read More2021 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
Downloadable Resource July 6, 2021Formally recognized in June 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness… 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 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 MoreWashington State To Launch Prison Alternatives For Non-Violent Felony Offenders With Serious Mental Illness
Article June 28, 2021The Washington Department of Corrections is launching alternatives to prison for felony offenders diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI) under a new law signed on May 10, 2021. Under the… Read MorePsychiatric Advance Directive Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource June 22, 2021This is a downloadable text document on Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD). This material is expected to serve as an introductory resource for patients and caregivers on PAD. The goal is… Read MoreMotivational Interviewing & Goal-Setting With Patients
Interview June 18, 2021Deep dive into steps designed to help motivate patients to take action towards meeting their goals. Related Resources Read MoreNeuroimaging Updates In Schizophrenia & The Future Of Precision Medicine: An Interview With Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham
Video June 15, 2021Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham will provide updates on the use of neuroimaging in Schizophrenia. She will focus on the recent findings on various neurotransmitter systems including Dopamine, Glutamate, and GABA (gamma… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA)
Podcast June 9, 2021Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, and Hiten Patadia, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) with… Read MoreSuicide Rates Lower Among People Using Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics Than Those Taking Oral Antipsychotics
Article June 7, 2021Suicide rates are lower among those using long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAI) than those taking oral antipsychotics of the same compounds. Specifically, there was a 47% lower suicide death rate in… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Acknowledgment & Addressing Of Recovery Challenges
Interview June 2, 2021Hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on acknowledging and addressing… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Conveying Hope During One’s Recovery Journey
Interview June 2, 2021Join Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS, as they address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on the importance… Read MoreRecovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach (ROPA) To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Clinician & A Peer Specialist On Inclusive Recovery
Interview June 2, 2021Hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS, address questions from their webinar series on Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach (ROPA) to Behavioral Health Care on aspects of inclusive… Read MoreHamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
Downloadable Resource May 27, 2021Administration time: 10–15 minutes Main purpose: To assess the severity of symptoms of anxiety Population Adults, adolescents and children The HAM-A was one of the first rating scales developed to… 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 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 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 Health In Children: Statistics & Supporting Organizations
Downloadable Resource May 17, 2021Mental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Mental Health In Older Adults
Downloadable Resource May 17, 2021Mental Health Journey: Voices From Individuals With Lived Experience On Self-Disclosure, Recovery, & Hope
On-Demand Webinar May 13, 2021Talking about mental illness can be risky and challenging for many who are suffering from a mental health condition. In this webinar archive, hear from individuals with lived experience on… Read MoreClinical Trials Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource May 11, 2021Mental 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 MoreSelf-Medication & Substance Abuse In Mental Health: A Caregiver’s Perspective
Interview May 10, 2021In this interview, Kathy Day answers questions pertaining to self-medication and substance abuse in individuals with mental health conditions. Kathy Day, BA, MPA, is a caregiver for a close family… Read MoreConsumers Can Now Get Mental Health Services At CVS. Where?
Article May 10, 2021As usual, a lot has been happening in the care of consumers with chronic and complex conditions. Despite the pause on J&J vaccines, 30% of the adult population has been… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan
Downloadable Resource May 10, 2021Mental Health Across The Lifespan: Late Life Depression
Interview May 10, 2021Late-life depression, an acute (but often chronic/recurrent) major depressive episode occurring in an older person, can be debilitating to those affected. It is also a public health concern in America,… 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 MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO Of Mental Health America (MHA)
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… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With The Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Program Manager Hannah Zeller, MSW
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… 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: A Series To Celebrate Mental Health Awareness
Interview May 3, 2021In the United States, millions of Americans are impacted by mental illness and/or substance abuse. The month of May was designated as National Mental Health Month in 1949 to raise… Read MoreNational Certified Peer Specialists (NCPS)
Downloadable Resource May 3, 2021Opportunities 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 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 MoreA Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer & A Clinical Provider On Treatment Decision Making
Interview May 1, 2021From the Part II of the webinar on “A Recovery-Oriented Perspective and Approach to Behavioral Health Care”, hear from Alison A. Carroll, LCSW-R and Dwayne Mayes, MS share their thoughts… 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 MoreA World Without
Video April 20, 2021This video, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the amazing accomplishments of some of history’s most notable figures who live(d) with mental health challenges are celebrated. Watch Video… Read MoreB4Stage4 – Where To Get Help
Downloadable Resource April 15, 2021When you’ve decided to seek help for a possible mental health condition, knowing what resources are available and where to start can be tricky. This webpage, developed by Mental Health… Read MoreFocus On Primary Care: Lessons On Mental Health One Year After The Pandemic
Interview April 1, 2021On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In the year since, the world has experienced the effects of the virus directly through infection and… Read MoreTrends In Behavioral Health: Social Determinants Of Health & Peer Support: Playing A Role In Mental Health Treatment & Recovery During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Interview March 31, 2021Social determinants of health (SDoH) is something that has long been on payers’ minds when it comes to mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought SDoH to light more and… Read MoreThe STARR Coalition Seeks To Destigmatize Mental Health Research Through Innovative Initiatives & Programs
Interview March 29, 2021Join Luke Kramer, Executive Director of the Starr Coalition, as he discusses stigma involved in mental health research, goals for clinical research in mental health, and various initiatives the STARR… Read MoreThe STARR Coalition Supports Mental Health Clinical Research By Fostering Goodwill Among Stakeholders & Trust Within Communities
Interview March 22, 2021Meet Luke Kramer, Executive Director of the STARR Coalition, as he describes the importance of stakeholders working together to reduce stigma associated with research in mental illness and ensure individuals… Read MoreWhy Unpaid Caregivers Should Be On Your Post-COVID Radar
Article March 15, 2021The headline “Informal Caregivers Now Eligible For Vaccine” is eye-catching. California is prioritizing vaccine access for “informal caregivers”—defined as unpaid family members or others who regularly help in and supervise the… Read MoreThe Confess Project Aims To Improve Community & Promote Mental Health “Through The Barber Chair, One Client At A Time.”
Interview March 11, 2021Meet Lorenzo Lewis and The Confess Project, a nonprofit that is building a culture of mental health for boys and men of color by empowering their frontline heroes – the… Read MoreThe Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2021Studies show that postpartum depression (PPD) affects at least 10 percent of women and that many depressed mothers do not get proper treatment. These mothers might cope with their baby… Read MoreMotivational Interviewing
Interview February 16, 2021Motivational Interviewing is a counseling style intended to strengthen reasons for behavioral change by eliciting a client’s motivations for change and resolving ambivalence. This is an approach that health care… 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 MoreAbout PsychU Video
Video February 9, 2021About PsychU
Video January 15, 2021A 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 MoreNovember Is National Family Caregivers Month
Downloadable Resource November 10, 2020Download Resource Read MoreNational Family Caregivers Month 2020
Interview November 2, 2020One in five caregivers help someone with a mental illness and forty-five percent of caregivers for adults with mental illness are parents, fourteen percent are adult children and eleven percent… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Pro Caregiver Consultants
Interview November 2, 2020We invite you to listen to our interview with Kathy Day, BA, MPA, Founder and Board Member of Pro Caregiver Consultants, a non-profit organization providing hope and training to caregivers… Read More“I’m Here…”: Peer To Friend: How To Help
Video October 5, 2020What happens when one friend tells another that her depression recently worsened, to the point where she needed a hospital stay? Her friend joins her in a simple craft that… Read MoreFuture of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Kathy Day, MPA, BA, AA
Interview September 28, 2020In this interview, Kathy Day, MPA, BA, AA, PsychU Patient and Caregiver Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Elizabeth DiNapoli, PhD, Medical Science… Read MoreRecovery From Early Psychosis Program (REPP) Series: The Family’s Response
Interview September 27, 2020In this video clip, Morris Goldman, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Founder and Director of the Northwestern Recovery from Early Episode Psychosis Program (REPP), speaks with… Read MoreFuture Of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Dwayne Mayes
Interview September 22, 2020In this interview, Dwayne Mayes, PsychU Patient and Caregiver Section Co-Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Heather Davidson, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, of Otsuka… Read MorePsychiatry Perspectives On Patient Care In A Post-Pandemic World (Part 2 Of 2-Part Series)
On-Demand Webinar September 15, 2020The novel coronavirus pandemic has had a substantial impact on mental health, as well as on its treatment. In the second part of a two-part webinar series on psychiatry perspectives… Read MoreThe Impact Of COVID-19 On Individuals With PTSD: An Interview With Dr. Harry Croft
Interview September 14, 2020In this webinar, psychiatrist Harry Croft discusses with Medical Science Liaison, Nichole Neugebauer, how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has increased under the stress of the pandemic. Dr. Croft reviews the… Read MoreCDC Changes COVID-19 Guidance On Length Of Isolation For Those With COVID-19
Article September 14, 2020People who have been confirmed with mild to moderate COVID-19 can leave their isolation without receiving a negative test, according to recently revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control… Read MoreNIH Launches Clinical Trials Network To Test COVID-19 Vaccines & Other Prevention Tools
Article September 14, 2020The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has established a new clinical trials network that aims to enroll thousands of… Read MoreAlcohol Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource September 10, 2020The Impact Of Social Media & Technology On Suicidality
On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2020Now more than ever, social media has become something that many of us rely on for engagement with others. In this webinar, professionals in the field of suicidology, Bart Andrews,… Read MoreHow Can A Passing Stranger Intervene To Prevent A Suicide In A Public Place?
Article September 7, 2020Every year, there are approximately 6,000 suicide deaths in the United Kingdom. Up to one-third of these occur in public places. Experts note that given the opportunity for a last-minute… Read MoreHomelessness Projected To Rise 45% By The End Of 2020 Due To COVID-19 Unemployment
Article September 7, 2020Unemployment is projected to increase homelessness by up to 45%, from 568,000 as of January 2020 to more than 800,000 people by the end of 2020, due to the coronavirus… Read MoreMental Health Education Roundtable: A Collaborative Discussion Among A Parent, Advocate & Educator: Follow-Up Q&A
Interview September 7, 2020During this question-and-answer session, Jessica Hull, MS, Amy Molloy, MSW, and Michael Townsend, MA, LMSW, respond to unanswered questions from the PsychU May 6, 2020 webinar, “Mental Health Education Roundtable:… Read MoreInterview With A Patient In A First-Episode Psychosis (FEP) Program
Interview September 7, 2020Join Elizabeth DiNapoli, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as she interviews Kyran Phillips, an individual diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder who took part in a first-episode… Read More“I’m Here…”: Peer To Family: How To Help
Video September 7, 2020A mother and daughter talk. It may be a mother’s prerogative to worry about her child, but sometimes that worry is warranted. Such is the situation in this short video,… Read MoreRed Cross Offers Virtual Care For Families Struggling With Loss & Grief
Article September 3, 2020The American Red Cross is launching a Virtual Family Assistance Center to support families struggling with loss and grief due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. People can visit redcross.org/VFAC to… Read MoreMental Health Awareness: A Focus On Health Care Professional Risk Of Suicide & Stigma
Video August 31, 2020Those in the medical professions are also at risk of suicide, suicidal ideation, and burnout. During this presentation, Drs. Becky Wong and Dennis Pabis share the overall suicide rates in… Read MoreA Vicious Circle: Suicidality & Stigma
Article August 31, 2020The irony is painful: Suicidal behavior is highly stigmatized, but stigma itself may increase suicidality. The complex, reciprocal relationship between the two is the focus of two recent journal articles:… Read MoreCOVID-19 Non-Physical Symptoms: The Effects On Anxiety, Depression & Mental Well-Being
Article August 31, 2020In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a global pandemic. As of April 2020, more than 1.2 million cases were diagnosed globally, with… Read MoreMeasurement-Based Care In Psychiatry
Interview August 24, 2020Research has shown that when adding measurement-based care tools to usual care, including psychiatric care, significant improvement in patient outcomes can result. In this podcast, Dwayne Mayes provides his peer… Read MoreShatterproof Releases National Addiction Stigma Strategy As The COVID-19 Pandemic Continues To Worsen The Addiction Public Health Crisis
Article August 24, 2020Shatterproof, a national non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States, released its national strategy the Movement to End Addiction Stigma. Shatterproof identified nine commonly cited… Read MoreMindfulness Meditation In Mental Health
Video August 17, 2020Over the last few decades, mindfulness meditation has increased in popularity. In this presentation, Elizabeth DiNapoli, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, will provide a brief overview of mindfulness meditation, including the… Read MoreTorchlight Offers ‘Caregiving In Times Of Crisis Toolkit’ For Businesses & Individuals Grappling With COVID-19
Article August 17, 2020Torchlight, an employee-caregiver support solutions provider organization, announced the release of the first installment of its “Caregiving in Times of Crisis Toolkit.” The Toolkit is designed for organizations, businesses, individuals,… Read MoreMeditation App Headspace Adds $48 Million In Funding
Article August 17, 2020Headspace Inc. has added another nearly $48 million to its offerings during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health crisis. The new financing was disclosed in a filing with the… Read More“I’m Here…”: Helping Those With Mood Disorders
Video August 17, 2020The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has launched a campaign to heighten awareness of mood disorders and give friends and family an opportunity to offer support. It’s the “I’m here…”… Read MoreNavigating Telepsychiatry In Mental Health Care: A Discussion With A Peer Specialist & A Caregiver
On-Demand Webinar August 13, 2020On average, in the United States there is one mental health provider for every 536 individuals, and providers are not evenly distributed throughout the country.1 Technological advances in mental health… Read MoreFact Sheet: Measurement Based Care (MBC) In Mental Health
Downloadable Resource August 10, 2020Maternal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Podcast August 10, 2020This podcast features Dr. Lisa Weinstock, a reproductive and perinatal psychiatrist, discussing mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. As many as 15% of women experience… Read MoreCenterstone Introducing New Zero Suicide Initiative
Article August 10, 2020Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, is introducing a zero-suicide initiative at its locations in Illinois. While Centerstone has long had a focus on crisis and suicide prevention… Read MoreStarbucks Begins Mental Health Training
Article August 10, 2020In its latest move to address mental health in the workplace, Starbucks is making mental health training available for all U.S. assistant store managers, store managers, and above, in addition… 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 MoreWhat To Say When You Want More
Article August 3, 2020For provider organization executives looking at recovery planning, “top of the list” is different relationships with payers. In most discussions, higher rates, less administrative costs, standardized performance measurement, and sharing… Read MoreMental Health Education: A Discussion With A Psychiatrist
Interview August 3, 2020This podcast features Madhukar Trivedi, MD, and Kim Lonergan, RN, MSN, discussing mental health education around the globe. Their conversation includes an examination of an evidence-based program. Join us for… Read MoreFor Better Or Worse? Bridging The Care Continuum For Mental Health Services In Our New Reality
On-Demand Webinar July 22, 2020Navigating the health care system, particularly mental health services, is a daunting task during “normal” times. Facing the fluidity and uncertainty of a global pandemic presents many new unique challenges… Read MoreThe Implications Of COVID-19 For Mental Health & Substance Use
Article July 20, 2020The following is a summary of Panchal N., et al. The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use. Health Reform Issue Brief – 9440, Kaiser Family Foundation (April… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A Podcast
Interview July 8, 2020Elizabeth DiNapoli sits down with Kathy Day to respond to unanswered questions from PsychU’s Interacting with First Responders webinar. Their conversation covers discussions among patients, family members, and law enforcement… 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 More2020 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
Downloadable Resource July 6, 2020Each July, Mental Health America (MHA) aims to shed light on the multitude of mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and others that face disproportionate… Read More“I’m here…”: Peer To Peer – How To Help
Video July 6, 2020Depression 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. Here is… Read MoreMicrosoft Launches Health Care Cloud Service
Article June 29, 2020On May 19, 2020, Microsoft announced that it has launched a “health care cloud service” called Micorsoft Cloud for Healthcare. The goal of the service is to assist payers and… Read MoreText-Based Internet CBT For Health Anxiety As Effective As Face-To-Face CBT
Article June 29, 2020Symptom reduction for people with health anxiety who were treated with internet-delivered, text-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) was similar to outcomes for people who received face-to-face CBT. Health anxiety, sometimes… Read MoreNearly 27 Million Americans May Have Lost Job-Based Health Insurance Due To COVID-19; 42% Likely Eligible For Medicaid
Article June 29, 2020Between March 1, 2020 and May 2, 2020, nearly 27 million Americans may have lost employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) due to the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19), and that based… Read MoreAbout 90% Of Physicians Worldwide Are Treating Consumers Remotely
Article June 29, 2020About 90% of physicians in nine countries, including the United States, said that they or a colleague are participating in video or telephone visits with consumers. About 47% of physicians… Read MorePrivacy & Security Considerations During The Pandemic
Video June 29, 2020In this presentation, Dr. Mona Sobhani, PhD, Director of Research and Operations USC Center for Body Computing, Los Angeles, California, addresses privacy and security considerations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr.… Read MorePsych Hub Launches COVID-19 Mental Health Resources With Industry, Government & Advocacy Groups
Article June 22, 2020On April 7, 2020, Psych Hub launched the free COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub, which includes written, visual, and video resources focused on maintaining well-being and coping with mental health… Read MoreGoogle, Facebook & Twitter Partner To Expand Access To Online Addictions Treatment & Recovery Resources During COVID-19
Article June 22, 2020On April 10, 2020, a new online addiction treatment platform, Tech Together, was launched. The platform is a partnership between Google, Facebook, and Twitter, along with the Center for Safe… Read MoreStigma In Borderline Personality Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Compared With Bipolar Disorder
Article June 17, 2020Internalized 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 MoreFDA Guidelines Temporarily Expand Access To Low-Risk mHealth & Telemental Health Devices
Article June 15, 2020On April 14, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance that temporarily expands availability of digital health devices intended to aid treatment for metal heath disorders. The… Read MoreWhite House Announces Plan To Expand COVID-19 Testing To 2 Million Tests Per Week
Article June 15, 2020On April 27, 2020, the White House announced a plan to expand testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) that would increase aid to states with the goal of expanding nationwide… Read MoreImpact Of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) On Mental Health Of Children
On-Demand Webinar June 11, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on children across the nation due to school closures and other factors. Many of these children have mental health conditions and have relied… Read MoreCMS Continues Efforts To Expand Access To Telehealth Services
Article June 8, 2020On April 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued regulatory changes to further expand beneficiary access to telehealth services in their homes for the duration of… Read MoreUp To Half Of Americans Say Pandemic Has A ‘Serious Impact’ On Their Mental Health
Article June 8, 2020More than one-third to one-half of Americans are experiencing mental health declines due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, according to two recent polls. One poll was sponsored by… Read MoreCan Video-Enabled Tablets Increase Mental Health Care Access For Veterans?
Article June 8, 2020Experiencing barriers to care is not uncommon for United States veterans—especially the nearly one-third who live in rural or isolated areas and those who deal with transportation and financial challenges.… Read MoreNearly Two-Thirds Of Employees Worldwide Report High Levels Of Stress Due To COVID-19
Article June 8, 2020About 65.9% of employees surveyed in Australia, France, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States said they are experiencing high levels of stress since the start… Read MoreAn Interview With Becky Stoll Of Centerstone: Safeguarding Health & Well-Being In A Time Of Crisis
Interview June 8, 2020Becky Stoll, Vice President of Crisis and Disaster Management for the not-for-profit behavioral health care organization Centerstone, shares how Centerstone responded to the pandemic by moving swiftly onto a virtual… Read MoreA Caregiver’s Perspective On Mental Health During Coronavirus Pandemic
Interview June 8, 2020As a caregiver, Kathy Day explains how her family member with schizophrenia is adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic. Ms. Day unveils her intuitive approach to addressing the severity… Read MoreThe Importance Of First Episode Psychosis Programs
Interview June 1, 2020Dr. Beth DiNapoli interviews Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz, MS, NCC, LPC about the first episode psychosis program, ENGAGE. Marci Sturgeon-Rusiewicz, is the Senior Manager of the program and she provides insights on… Read More75% Of Correctional Facilities Report Staff Have Adequate Personal Protective Equipment For COVID-19
Article June 1, 2020As of April 23, 2020, about 75% of correctional facilities in the United States report that their staff had adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for COVID-19, up from 60% on… Read MoreThe Global Pulse Of eMental Health Trends In Resource-Strapped Locales
Article June 1, 2020The last decade has brought myriad innovations to digital technologies within the health and human services market. Health care payers and providers often turn to tech to boost access, improve… Read MoreU.S. Suicide Rate Rose 35% From 1999 Through 2018
Article May 25, 2020Between 1999 and 2018, the suicide rate in the United States rose by 35%, from 10.5 per 100,000 population in 1999, to 14.2 per 100,000 population in 2018. The rate… Read MoreBipolar Disorder’s Impact On Patients & Clinicians During COVID-19
Interview May 25, 2020Dr. Terence Ketter shares his thoughts on treating patients with bipolar disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ketter explains what has the greatest effect on patients with bipolar disorder and… Read More14% Of U.S. Households Have Accessed Mental Health Care To Address Problems Related To COVID-19 Pandemic
Article May 25, 2020About 14% of households in the United States have had an immediate family member access mental health care to address problems related to worries about the COVID-19 pandemic. About 57%… Read More40 Days Of Mindfulness Meditation Creates Structural Brain Changes
Article May 25, 2020Participation in 40 days of mindfulness meditation alters the brain structure, resulting in improved quality of life. Specifically, brain imaging in candidates participating in 40 days of mindfulness meditation revealed… Read MoreViolence & the Mentally Ill: Stigma’s Toll
Article May 25, 2020The link between violence and the mentally ill is demonstrably weak, yet from public discourse you would hardly know that more than three decades of research have shown this. Whenever… Read MorePharmacists Authorized To Test For COVID-19
Article May 18, 2020New Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) guidelines, announced April 8, 2020, authorize licensed pharmacists to order and administer FDA-approved COVID-19 tests, including serology tests.1 Those who do so… Read MoreMedicare Further Expands Telehealth Access For Long-Term Care, Hospice & Home Health Benefits
Article May 18, 2020On March 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced temporarily expanded access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries nationwide to permit them receive services where they… Read MoreTwo Distinct Subtypes Of Schizophrenia Discovered
Article May 18, 2020A machine learning analysis of brain imaging revealed that there are two subtypes of schizophrenia. About 60% of people with schizophrenia had a subtype with widespread brain volume reduction that… Read More20% Of Informal Unpaid Caregivers Report Fair Or Poor Health
Article May 18, 2020About 20% of informal caregivers to a person with a disability self-reported being in fair or poor overall health in 2015. Across the United States and Puerto Rico, the share… Read MoreAre Interventions For Reducing Stigma Toward People With Severe Mental Illness Effective?
Article May 18, 2020People with severe mental illnesses—including schizophrenia, psychosis, and bipolar disorder—often experience serious social and economic hardship because of their illness. Managing such illness is task enough. But those with severe… Read MoreImpulsivity Under Crisis: COVID-19’s Impact On Those With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Or Binge Eating Disorder
Interview May 18, 2020In this interview, Dr. Jon Grant discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on individuals with impulse control disorders, more specifically, those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or binge eating… Read MorePerspectives From The COVID-19 US Epicenter With Dr. René Kahn, Schizophrenia Section Advisor
Interview May 18, 2020Dr. Kahn, the Department Chair of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, shares his insights into the challenges facing health care… Read MoreImpact Of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
Podcast May 11, 2020Dr. Rajiv Tandon outlines treatment options for individuals with schizophrenia and the impact the illness can have on their daily functioning. Listen in to this podcast as he reviews the results… 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 MoreThe Public’s Mental Health Burden During COVID-19: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Symptoms, & Sleep Quality
Article May 11, 2020On 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 MorePaid Sick Leave & Expanded Family Leave Due To COVID-19
Article May 11, 2020FFCRA implements the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. Both go into effect on April 2, 2020 and end December 31, 2020.… Read MoreFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act Signed With $3.47 Billion In Funding & New Mandates
Article May 11, 2020On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), House Resolution (HR) 6201 was signed into law, with $3.47 billion in funding and new mandates. The provisions go… Read More12-Step Models Yield Higher Alcohol Abstinence Rates Than Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
Article May 11, 2020Twelve-step facilitation counseling (TSF) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) interventions that are “manualized” to deliver standardized content in a modular fashion may be more effective at supporting abstinence than other established… Read MoreCoping With Stigma: Does A Targeted Intervention Help?
Article May 11, 2020The 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?
Article May 11, 2020Stigma 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 MoreThe Impact Of 2nd Generation Antipsychotic Side Effects On Functioning From Schizophrenia Patient Perspective: A Global Patient Centered Study
Video May 11, 2020Schizophrenia 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 MorePsychU: Perspectives & Evolution
Podcast May 11, 2020Listen 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 MoreMental Health Education Roundtable: A Collaborative Discussion Among A Parent, Advocate & Educator
On-Demand Webinar May 6, 2020In July 2018, the state of New York became the first to require mental health instruction for all students, grades K-12, as part of the health education curriculum.1 During this… Read MoreOvercoming Stigma In Mental Health
Downloadable Resource May 4, 2020Download Resource Read MoreFighting Loneliness In Social Distancing: A Conversation With Dr. Gaurava Agarwal
Interview May 4, 2020Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the effect of social distancing, including loneliness, which he breaks down into three categories. He also shares his thoughts on creating a No-Corona Zone so as… Read MoreThe Negative Psychological Effects Of Quarantining & How To Mitigate Them
Article May 4, 2020Quarantine measures due to the COVID-19 outbreak are sweeping the globe. With widespread mandates in effect to shelter in place, many individuals are largely confined to their homes. All this… Read More7.4% Of Homeless Veterans Overdosed During The Past Three Years, Alcohol Is Most Common Substance
Article May 4, 2020About 7.4% of homeless veterans experienced an overdose between 2015 and 2018.. Alcohol was the most commonly involved substance. About 3.7% reported overdose involving alcohol. About 4.6% reported overdose involving… Read MoreDoes Stigma In First-Episode Psychosis Impact Outcomes?
Article May 4, 2020Awareness and exploration of the scope and consequences of stigma toward mental illness in general—and psychotic disorders in particular—is a growing area of mental health study. Recent research has examined… Read MoreAverage U.S. Cost Per Inpatient Day In A Hospital Was $2,260 In 2018
Article May 4, 2020The average adjusted cost per day of an inpatient hospital stay in state and local government community hospitals in the United States was $2,260 in 2018. For inpatient stays in… Read MoreDigital Tools For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Considerations For Patients & Caregivers
Downloadable Resource April 27, 2020Download Resource Read MoreCoronavirus & Mental Wellbeing
Article April 22, 2020News 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 MoreMobile Apps For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource April 22, 2020Medication Adherence Technology For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource April 22, 2020Digital Assessments & Interventions For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource April 22, 2020Telepsychiatry In Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource April 22, 2020Digital Tools For Mental Health
Video April 20, 2020Perspectives Of A Caregiver: Suicide & Safety Questions
Interview April 20, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions relating to suicide and safety plans for family emergencies. If you… Read MoreThe Impact Of COVID-19 On Mental Health Care: Perspectives From A Peer Specialist
Interview April 15, 2020Today’s podcast will focus on COVID-19’s impact on the work of a peer specialist in mental health care. It will discuss how the role of a peer specialist has changed… Read MorePatient & Family Guide To The CANMAT & ISBD Guidelines On The Management Of Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 14, 2020This patient and family guide aims to translate the key principles of the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) clinical… Read MoreDisclosing To Others Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 13, 2020Ideally, the people around you will understand your illness and encourage you. But the important people in your life might not know much about mental illness. They may want to… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Navigating Legal & Financial Hurdles
Interview April 13, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver for a relative with serious mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions about her experience of navigating legal hurdles and how she… Read MoreMindfulness In The Treatment Of PTSD
Article March 30, 2020Up to 75% of individuals in North America experience trauma at some point in their lives. Rape, combat, childhood abuse—all are sources of trauma that can give rise to post-traumatic… Read MoreAmerican Foundation Of Suicide Prevention
Interview March 30, 2020The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has been a supporting organization of PsychU since 2018. Dr. Jill Harkavy-Freidman sat down with PsychU to talk about how an individual can… Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month 2020 Toolkit
Downloadable Resource March 30, 2020Throughout May each year, we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). Since 1949, Mental Health America (MHA) has been leading the observance of May MHAM. For 2020, MHA will continue… Read MoreWorld Bipolar Day 2020
Downloadable Resource March 25, 2020Impact Of Novel Coronavirus Pandemic On Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar March 25, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t affecting physical health only; it has an impact on mental health as well. In this webinar, Paul Gionfriddo, President of Mental Health America, and Christine Moutier, MD,… Read MoreAdherence & The Role For New Technologies
On-Demand Webinar March 24, 2020Nonadherence to medication is a serious problem in mental health care. In this webinar, Dawn Velligan, PhD, and Craig Chepke, MD, will discuss the current state of adherence and the… Read MoreMy Promise As A Mental Health Nurse
Interview March 23, 2020In 2015, I embarked on an academic journey at the University of San Francisco where I completed my master’s degree in nursing and continued on to pursue my doctor of… Read MoreAsk The Peer Support Specialist: Self-Medication & Substance Abuse
Interview March 23, 2020In this interview, Dwayne Mayes sits down with PsychU to explain why individuals may engage in self-medication and substance abuse, based on his personal experience as a peer support specialist.… Read MoreWalgreens & Microsoft Launch First In-Store ‘Health Corners’
Article March 23, 2020In partnership with Microsoft, Walgreens Boots Alliance has opened the first in-store “health corners” in 12 Tennessee pilot locations. The pilot sites will feature two clinic-like rooms, where individuals can… Read MoreCaregiver Wellness & Self-Care
Podcast March 16, 2020Renée Cavallaro, a licensed clinical social worker, explains wellness and self-care, as well as why both are important for caregivers. In addition to providing some examples of self-care, Renee gives… Read MoreApp-Supported Smartphone Interventions for Mental Health Problems
Article March 16, 2020A significant number of people in the United States with mental health problems do not receive treatment. According to statistics compiled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for… Read MoreAbsence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery from Eating Disorder
Article March 3, 2020Those with an eating disorder (ED) frequently have psychiatric comorbidities; estimates range between 56% and 98%. Such comorbidities contribute to longer periods of illness and poorer outcomes. Major depression and… Read MoreFollow-Up Q&A With Dr. Sloan Manning & Paul Gionfriddo – Giving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
Podcast March 3, 2020During this follow-up podcast, Dr. Sloan Manning and Paul Gionfriddo respond to additional questions from their May 23, 2019 webinar, “Giving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure &… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (LAIs) Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020This fact sheet provides an overview of long-acting injectable antipsychotics and the advantages/disadvantages associated with this treatment option. Read MoreMore Than A Third Of People Who Completed Abstinence-Based Addiction Treatment Remained Abstinent For Six Months
Article February 24, 2020Six months after attending abstinence-based addiction treatment, 35.6% of more than 1,400 consumers reported that they had been abstinent for the past 30 days. The 35.6% includes consumers who reported… Read MorePsychU 360 Magazine
Downloadable Resource February 17, 2020PsychU 360 – January 2020 Despite vast improvements in diagnosis and treatment over the last half-century, mental illness is underdiagnosed and undertreated. The reasons are many and varied. Among them:… Read MoreInteracting With First Responders
On-Demand Webinar February 10, 2020Approximately 15% of men and 30% of women jailed have a serious mental illness (SMI).1 Educated first responders can potentially safely de-escalate situations involving a behavioral health crisis. Crisis Intervention… Read MoreKey Findings From The 2019 PsychU National Forum: Future Of Technology & Mental Health
Article February 10, 2020For 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 MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Caregiver Wellness Questions
Interview February 10, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions pertaining to the importance of relaxation, exercise, and socialization for caregivers.… Read MoreFCC Unanimously Approves ‘988’ As National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Article February 3, 2020On December 12, 2019, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved “988” as the official phone number for suicide prevention. The purpose in having a three-digit phone designation is… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Navigating Employment & Housing
Interview February 3, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver for a relative with serious mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions about how she has supported her family member with navigating… Read MoreTypes Of Mental Health Professionals Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource January 29, 2020This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of the different types of mental health professionals. Resource:Types of Mental Health Professionals (PDF). Download… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Digital Health Questions
Interview January 27, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver for a relative with serious mental illness. Ms. Day offers her perspective on how her family member has used technology as… Read MoreBrief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is A Cost-Effective Intervention For Soldiers At-Risk Of Suicide
Article January 20, 2020Brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) is a cost-effective intervention for active-duty soldiers who are at risk of suicide. Using the federal discount rate, it is estimated that the U.S. Department… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Stigma & Mental Health Awareness Questions
Interview January 20, 2020This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver to her relative with mental illness. Ms. Day answers questions concerning caregiver stigma and public awareness for people who may not… Read MoreTelehealth User Satisfaction Is High
Article December 23, 2019User satisfaction is high among consumers who have used telehealth services, according to a J.D. Power survey. The overall customer satisfaction score for telehealth services is 851 (on a 1,000-point… Read MoreSocial Cognition Treatment In Schizophrenia: Status & Opportunities
Article December 23, 2019Individuals with schizophrenia struggle to interact with others due to impaired social cognition. Four capabilities in particular are compromised: 1.) the ability to recognize emotion in others, for instance by… Read MoreCVS MinuteClinic Expands Telehealth Offering To Michigan, Pennsylvania & South Carolina
Article December 2, 2019On October 8, 2019, CVS Health announced that it has expanded its MinuteClinic telehealth offering to Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. These three states are the latest of CVS’ continued… Read MoreCognitive Remediation: What Is the Impact of Peer Interaction?
Article December 2, 2019Cognitive deficits, across a range of domains—including IQ, executive function, and verbal learning and recall—are a defining characteristic of schizophrenia. These deficits remain stable across the lifespan of an individual… Read MoreRecovery After Initial Schizophrenic Episode – Early Treatment Program (RAISE-ETP) Interview With Dr. John Kane
Interview November 25, 2019John M. Kane provides commentary on the results of the Recovery After Initial Schizophrenic Episode – Early Treatment Program (RAISE-ETP) study. The trial compared coordinated specialty care to traditional care… Read MoreRobin Nelson – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Video November 25, 2019During this interview, Robin Nelson explains what PsychU means to him and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Robin Nelson, MD, is the Major Depressive Disorder Section… Read MoreTerence Ketter – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 25, 2019During this interview, Terence Ketter explains what PsychU means to him and its impact on the mental health community. Terence Ketter, MD, is the Bipolar Disorder Section Advisor of PsychU.… Read MoreSam’s Club Launches Health Care Pilot Program For Members
Article November 25, 2019On September 26, 2019, Sam’s Club announced the launch of “Sam’s Club Care Accelerator Together with Humana,” a discount health program for Sam’s Club members. The pilot launched in early… Read MoreJames T. Kenney – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 18, 2019During this interview, James T. Kenney, explains what PsychU means to him and how it can impact patients and health care professionals. James T. Kenney, RPh, MBA, is a PsychU… Read MorePopular Mobile Games Can Be Used To Detect Signs Of Cognitive Decline
Article November 18, 2019Popular mobile games can be used to detect signs of cognitive decline. Game-related metrics on existing off-the-shelf games, including Tetris, Candy Crush, and Fruit Ninja, have potential to be used… Read MoreSloan Manning – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 18, 2019During this interview, Sloan Manning explains what PsychU means to him and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Sloan Manning, MD, is the Primary Care Provider Section… Read MoreCPAP Provides Relief From Depression
Article November 18, 2019Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment provides relief from depression in those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is true irrespective of how well CPAP treatment improved sleep status. There… Read MoreMonica Oss – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 13, 2019During this interview, Monica Oss explains what PsychU means to her and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Monica Oss, M.S. is the founder of OPEN MINDS.… Read MoreRené Kahn – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 11, 2019During this interview, René Kahn explains what PsychU means to him and how psychiatrists can learn and interact with each other. René Kahn, MD, PhD, is a Schizophrenia Section Advisor… Read MoreMadhukar Trivedi – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 11, 2019During this interview, Madhukar Trivedi explains what PsychU means to him. Madhukar Trivedi, MD, is the Major Depressive Disorder Section Advisor of PsychU. Dr. Trivedi is the Director, Center For… Read MoreAnxiety In Major Depressive Disorder
Video November 11, 2019Dr. Deidra Couch explains the prevalence of anxiety in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), discusses the clinical prognosis of comorbid anxiety with MDD, and identifies rating scales that assess anxiety and… Read MoreMegan Ehret – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Video November 4, 2019During this interview, Megan Ehret explains what PsychU means to her and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, is the Pharmacist Corner… Read MoreMarla Moses – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 4, 2019During this interview, Marla Moses explains what PsychU means to her and how it impacts patients and health care professionals. Marla Moses, FNP, PMHNP, is the Primary Care Provider PsychU… Read MoreSurinder Singh – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 4, 2019During this interview, Surinder Singh explains what PsychU means to him and how mental health professionals can collaborate with each other. Surinder Singh, PhD, MBA is a founding member of… Read MoreReza Moghadam – What Does PsychU Mean To You?
Interview November 4, 2019During this interview, Reza Moghadam explains what PsychU means to him and its impact on the mental health community. Reza Moghadam, PharmD, MBA, is the Senior Director of Population Health… Read MoreVeteran Suicide Rate At 1.5 Times That For Non-Veteran Adults
Article November 4, 2019In 2017, the rate of veteran suicide was 1.5 times that for non-veteran adults, after adjusting for age and sex. During this year, the average rate of veteran suicide was… Read MoreSleep In Behavioral Health
Interview November 4, 2019In this podcast, Sana Johnson-Quijada, MD, highlights the importance of sleep in overall behavioral health and discusses goals for better sleep quality. Sleep impacts hormones and neurotransmitters. Implementing and maintaining… Read MoreSurviving Suicide: Interview with Laura Kaponer, Peer Support Specialist
Interview October 30, 2019Laura Kaponer, Peer Support Specialist discusses the stigma faced by survivors of a suicide attempt and highlights some of the factors that impact their recovery process. Read MoreImproving Mental Health With Digital Technology
Video October 30, 2019Becky Wong, MBA, PharmD, discusses the prevalence of mental health in America and how mental health providers can utilize technology to address consumer needs. Telepsychology, mobile applications, and medication adherence… Read MoreAddressing Psychiatric Readmissions
Downloadable Resource October 30, 2019Psychiatric inpatient hospitalization presents a significant challenge for patients, payers, and the overall health care system. This white paper will provide an overview of the causes and impacts of readmissions.… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention
Interview October 28, 2019Dr. Nicole Meade discusses suicide awareness and prevention, a topic that is extremely important to our community. Dr. Meade examines suicide statistics and terminology, such as why the phrase “committed… Read MoreAdults Treated For Chronic Pain Are 14% Of The Population & Account For Half Of Opioid Prescriptions
Article October 28, 2019Adults treated for chronic pain comprised approximately 14% of all adults, and account for approximately 52.8% of all prescription fills. Among adults who were prescribed an opioid between 2013 and… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention
Interview October 28, 2019Dr. Nicole Meade discusses suicide awareness and prevention, a topic that is extremely important to our community. Dr. Meade examines suicide statistics and terminology, such as why the phrase “committed… Read MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Physician Assistant
Interview October 8, 2019In this interview, Catherine Judd, MS, PA-C, CAQ-Psy, discusses the role a physician assistant plays in the mental health team. Physician assistants have a broad-base, primary care medical background in… Read MoreMind Full Or Mindful?
Article September 23, 2019Do you have focus? I think being an executive in the health and human service space is a whole “different ballgame” than it was just a decade or two ago.… Read MoreMedicare To Add Opioid Addiction Treatment As Telehealth Service
Article September 16, 2019For calendar year 2020, Medicare will add new codes for telehealth services that include a bundled episode of care for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Additionally, Medicare will add opioid… Read MoreLeveraging Mobile Applications For Mental Health
Video September 9, 2019In this presentation, Dr. Carlyle Chan discusses the utilization of mobile health programs in the field of mental health. He provides an overview of mobile health applications and reviews the… Read MoreCVS Health Launches New Social Care Network With Unite Us
Article September 9, 2019CVS Health has announced a collaboration with Unite Us, a social care coordination platform. Together, CVS Health and Unite Us will make Unite Us’ aggregated network of social care provider… Read More21.8% Of U.S. Adults Experienced A Disability In 2010
Article September 2, 2019Approximately 50 million (21.8%) experienced a disability in 2010. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were approximately 229.36 million U.S. adults in the U.S. in 2010. The most common… Read MoreSo, How Will Facebook Handle Medical Misinformation?
Article September 2, 2019Facebook recently made a promise to help users get accurate health information and reduce the prevalence of medical misinformation. Facebook has gotten much attention in the realm of politics, there… Read MoreMultiple Chronic Conditions Can Hasten Cognitive Decline
Article August 26, 2019Living with multiple chronic conditions (i.e., multimorbidity) can hasten cognitive decline. This cognitive decline includes faster declines in global cognition, immediate recall, and working memory. These findings were reported in… Read More12-Month Suicide Rate Following Psychiatric Discharge Is 2.41 Per 1,000 Discharges
Article August 26, 2019During the 12 months following discharge from a psychiatric hospital, the suicide rate among consumers is 2.41 per 1,000 discharges. The 12-month post-discharge rate for suicide attempts is 7.22 per… Read MoreHeart Disease Was Leading Cause Of Death In 2017; Cause-Of-Death Rankings Remain Unchanged Since 2016
Article August 26, 2019In 2017, health disease was the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 23% of the total 2,179,857 deaths in the country. Since 2016, the 10 leading causes… Read MoreIntroduction To Marijuana
Interview August 19, 2019Marijuana has become an ubiquitous topic of conversation, which is likely fueled by the changes and proposed changes to legislation throughout the United States. Tune in as Dr. Becky Wong,… Read MoreFacebook To Limit Posts Promoting Medical Misinformation
Article August 19, 2019On July 2, 2019, Facebook announced that it has taken steps to limit the reach of posts promoting medical misinformation. The company now actively reduces ranking updates to posts with… Read MoreSmoking Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource August 16, 2019Marijuana Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource August 16, 2019The Impact Of Opioid Use Disorders & The National Response
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2019The opioid crisis in the U.S. has been well documented over the past several years. Sections of the country have been ravaged by drug overdoses and families are being torn… Read MorePsychU Supporters: An Interview With Mental Health America (MHA)
Interview August 5, 2019Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America (MHA), sits down with PsychU to discuss the history and purpose of MHA. Since 1909, MHA has been advocating for mental… Read MoreCommunicating With Loved Ones Living With Serious Mental Illness: A Caregiver Perspective
Interview August 5, 2019At least 8.4 million Americans provide care to an adult with an emotional or mental health issue.1 Caregivers have identified numerous challenges to providing care to their loved one, such… Read MoreSpeaking Out About Self-Disclosure & Stigma: An Interview With Caroline Harris, BS, MSW(c)
Interview June 17, 2019Individuals living with mental health diagnoses are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. There are a lot of… Read MoreExercise Activates Memory Neural Networks In Older Adults
Article June 10, 2019A study of cognitively healthy older adults showed that just one session of moderately intense exercise increased activation in the brain circuits associated with memory. The regions of the brain… Read MoreIntroduction To Opioid Use Disorder
Video June 3, 2019Dr. Elizabeth DiNapoli provides a brief overview of opioid use disorder (OUD). Key points discussed include: what symptoms may be present if a person is struggling with OUD; how common… Read MoreMental Health Awareness: A Focus On Suicide & Stigma
Video May 27, 2019Listen in as Dr. Rachel Self and Dr. Bryan Archuleta dive into the importance of raising mental health awareness and the interplay between suicide, mental health conditions, and stigma. In… 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 MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Peer Support Specialist
Interview March 18, 2019In this interview, Dwayne Mayes sits down with Nicole Meade, PhD from the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Field Medical Affairs Team, to discuss the role a peer support… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A – Treatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support, & Clinician Perspectives
Interview February 7, 2019During this question and answer session, Jim McCreath, Dwayne Mayes, and Kathy Day respond to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar “Treatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support,… 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 MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Psychiatric Pharmacist
Interview January 7, 2019In this interview, Kelly Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP, sits down with Monica Kim, PharmD, MBA from the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Field Medical Affairs Team to discuss… Read MoreB4Stage4 – Get Informed
Downloadable Resource November 2, 2018This downloadable resource, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), is part of their B4Stage4 resources, and provides information to help individuals know the risk factors and symptoms of mental illness.… Read MoreB4Stage4 – Changing The Way We Think About Mental Health
Downloadable Resource November 2, 2018This downloadable resource, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), is part of their B4Stage4 resources, and provides information about the stages of mental health conditions, and provides a perspective on… Read MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Psychiatrists
Interview October 5, 2018In this interview Sanjai Rao, MD, sits down with Monica Kim, PharmD, MBA, Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., to discuss the role a psychiatrist may… Read MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Social Workers
Interview September 28, 2018In this interview Tania Hammock, LCSW, sits down with Nicole Meade, PhD, Senior Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. to discuss the role a social worker… Read MoreWhere Can I Find Help For My Mental Health Condition?
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource provides a list of national organizations that support consumers with mental health conditions by providing resources, services, and treatment options. Frameworks resources are intended for educational purposes only and… Read MoreGoal Setting: A Resource For Consumers
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource introduces consumers to the idea of goal setting. Tips are provided for encouragement in the process. A checklist is also included to help identify areas of focus. Frameworks resources… Read MoreGoal-Setting Worksheet
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This purpose of this resource is to provide a worksheet that consumers can use to write out their goals, track changes, and review with providers at appointments. Frameworks resources are intended… Read MoreMy Recovery Goals
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This worksheet is designed to help consumers prepare for appointments with providers. It encourages them to think about and record their current goals and concerns. The back side addresses between-appointment… Read MoreDaily Tracker
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This tool allows consumers to track how they are doing in weekly increments. It addresses key topics, including side effects, sleep, and appetite. The tracker is intended to be used… Read MoreTips For Talking With Your Mental Health Service Provider
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource discusses the importance of communicating goals and needs with health care providers. It also includes tips to help consumers talk to their health care providers. Frameworks resources are intended… Read MoreShared Decision Making: A Resource For Consumers
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This resource introduces consumers to shared decision making and the important role they play in the process. Tips are provided to help patients engage more actively. Frameworks resources are intended for… Read MoreWellness Tracker
Downloadable Resource September 19, 2018This 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 MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Psychologists
Interview August 17, 2018In this interview, Elizabeth DiNapoli, PhD, Medical Science Liaison, sat down to discuss the role a psychologist may play on the treatment team of individuals with mental illness. Meet the other… Read MoreGetting Well & Staying Well: A Shared Patient & Provider Case Study
Interview July 10, 2018In this interview, Sloan Manning, MD, PsychU Primary Care Provider Corner Section Editor; Adjunct Associate Professor, Family Medicine, UNC, and Co-Director of the Mood Disorder Clinic Moses Cone Family Medicine… Read MoreMeet The Treatment Team: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Interview June 21, 2018In this interview, Darcy Leon, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, sat down with Nicole Meade, PhD, Senior Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. to discuss the role a… Read MoreThe Missing Puzzle Piece In Suicide Prevention: An Interview With Danei Edelen
Interview May 22, 2018Danei Edelen is a marketing professional who has embraced mental health advocacy, most recently by establishing a new chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Brown County,… Read MoreStigma & Bipolar Disorder: A Resource For Consumers
Downloadable Resource May 7, 2018This consumer resource discusses different types of stigma, how consumers may feel stigmatized by their condition, how stigma may impact treatment, and strategies to support treatment. Frameworks resources are intended… Read MoreUnderstanding Bipolar Disorder: A Resource For Consumers
Downloadable Resource May 7, 2018This consumer resource defines bipolar disorder, presents potential signs and symptoms, discusses how bipolar disorder may be diagnosed, and reviews who might be on the treatment team. Frameworks resources are… Read MoreTreatment For Bipolar Disorder: A Resource For Consumers
Downloadable Resource May 7, 2018This consumer resource discusses the importance of effective treatment plans, psychosocial interventions and medication therapy, suggested treatment goals, and support outlets for helping consumers lead fulfilling lives with bipolar disorder.… Read MoreLiving With Bipolar Disorder: A Resource For Consumers
Downloadable Resource May 7, 2018This consumer resource defines bipolar disorder, provides tips for living with bipolar disorder, and offers suggestions on what to do if consumers think they have bipolar disorder. Frameworks resources are… Read MoreThe Caregiver Experience: An Interview With Cindy Moyer, MSW, LSW, CDP
Interview April 13, 2018In this interview, Cindy Moyer, MSW, LSW, CDP, a licensed social worker and Founder of Caring Choices, a personal health care conversation consulting service, shares her perspective on the caregiver… Read MoreThe Role Caregivers Can Play On The Treatment Team – An Interview With John Battaglia, MD
Interview March 16, 2018In this interview, John Battaglia, MD, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) in Madison, Wisconsin, discusses the PACT program and the wraparound services they… Read MoreStudy Shows Involving Individuals With Mental Illness In Managing Their Health May Prevent Emergency Room Visits
Article September 1, 2017Studies have shown that people with mental health needs visit the emergency department and get hospitalized more often than other patients. Researchers think that when this happens important information might… Read MoreMental Health America’s National Peer Support Specialist Certification
Interview August 9, 2017In this interview, Kelly Davis, Manager Of Peer Advocacy Supports & Services At Mental Health America (MHA), discusses her role at MHA, gives a brief overview of peer support, and… Read MoreA Discussion Of Bipolar Disorder Progression & Self-Maintenance With Rudy Moni, BA, CRSP, Peer Support Associate
Interview August 9, 2017In this video, Rudy Moni, BA, CRSP, a Peer Support Associate diagnosed with bipolar disorder, discusses his experience with his bipolar disorder diagnosis, substance use, and path to maintenance. Mr.… Read MoreRole Of The Caregiver In The Overall Treatment Plan
Interview May 17, 2017In this interview Raslann Nizar, MD, Medical Director at the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program and Vice Chairman of the Psychiatry Department at St Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY, talks about… Read MoreIntroduction To Schizophrenia
Interview May 3, 2017Dr. Nicole Meade provides a brief overview of schizophrenia. Key points include the definition, cause, diagnosis, and treatment of schizophrenia. Read MoreIntroduction To Bipolar Disorder
Interview May 3, 2017Dr. Samantha Sweeney provides a brief overview of bipolar disorder. Key points include the definition, cause, diagnosis, and treatment of bipolar disorder. Read MoreIntroduction To Major Depressive Disorder
Interview May 2, 2017Dr. Becky Wong provides a brief overview of major depressive disorder. Key points include the definition, cause, diagnosis, and potential treatment of major depressive disorder. 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 MoreFinding Mental Health That Fits Your Cultural Background
Downloadable Resource April 21, 2017This infographic, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of cultural background and competence, and then discusses tips for finding a culturally competent mental health… Read MoreMajor Depressive Disorder With A Seasonal Pattern
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), includes information about major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, its symptoms, potential treatment, and tips of planning… Read MoreDepression Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of depression, its symptoms, causes, and diagnosis, and potential treatment options available. Resource: Depression Fact… Read MoreSelf-Harm Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of self-harm, why people commit self-harm, treatment and coping alternatives, and tips on helping someone… Read MoreDual Diagnosis Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of dual diagnosis (for mental illness and substance abuse disorders), its prevalence, symptoms, and potential… Read MoreSchizophrenia Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of schizophrenia, its symptoms, causes, and diagnosis, and potential treatment options available. Resource: Schizophrenia (PDF).… Read MoreSleep Disorders Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of sleep disorders and how they can affect mental illness, their causes and effects, and… Read MoreBipolar Disorder Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), includes information about bipolar disorder, its symptoms and causes, the four diagnoses of bipolar illness and treatment options… Read MoreSuicide Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of suicide, contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, warning signs and risk factors,… Read MoreStudent Guide To Mental Health: Getting The Right Start
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This infographic, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides a student’s guide to common warning signs and tips for seeking help for a mental health condition. Resource:… Read MorePsychosis Fact Sheet
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of psychosis, its symptoms and causes, as well as potential treatment options. Resource: Psychosis Fact… Read MoreMental Health Facts In America
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This infographic, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides statistics on mental illness in the United States, including additional information on the impact and consequences of mental… Read MoreMulticultural Mental Health Facts
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This infographic, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), shows statistics on the prevalence of mental illness and use of services within different groups of individuals and mentions… Read MoreMental Health: Know The Warning Signs
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides a general set of symptoms that may indicate the presence of a mental health condition, as well… Read MoreTaking Charge Of Your Mental Health
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This infographic, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides information on finding a specialist, making your mental health care appointment count, potential questions to ask your mental… Read MoreWhat Is Mental Health Parity?
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This infographic, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), discusses what mental health parity is, the rules health plans must follow related to federal and state parity laws,… Read MoreMental Health: Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of how lifestyle can influence symptoms of a mental health condition, as well as tips… Read MoreMental Health: Managing Stress
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides an overview of stress, how it may affect someone, and tips for reducing stress or getting help.… Read MoreStudent Guide To Mental Health: How To Help A Friend
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This infographic, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides a student’s guide to common warning signs of mental health conditions, and tips on starting a conversation or… Read MoreMental Health: How To Find Help
Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017This fact sheet, created by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), provides tips on reaching out for help with a mental illness. Resource: Mental Health: How To Find Help… Read MoreA Stubborn Diagnosis For A Stubborn Cowboy: PsychU Presents Jason DeShaw Live At Otsuka
Interview April 18, 2017In this interview Jason DeShaw, country singer and songwriter, shares his lived personal experience of bipolar disorder and alcoholism and his thoughts on mental illness, education, and stigma. After listening… 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 MoreLife With Depression
Downloadable Resource April 7, 2017This downloadable resource, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), part of their Mental Health Toolkit, provides patient statements on what life with depression feels like and tips for tackling depression… Read MoreStop Thinking Stupid Thoughts
Downloadable Resource April 7, 2017This downloadable resource, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), part of their Mental Health Toolkit, provides a simple practice to help combat self-stigmatizing thoughts. Resource: Stopping Stupid Thoughts (PDF). Originally published… Read MoreThink Ahead
Downloadable Resource April 7, 2017This downloadable resource, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), part of their Mental Health Toolkit, is a worksheet you can use to prepare or plan ahead to organize your thoughts… Read MoreWhats Helps & What Hurts: When Someone You Care About Has Depression Or Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 7, 2017This downloadable resource, developed by the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), is a tri-fold brochure that lists some common statements that may help you speak in a supportive way… Read MoreWhat’s Underneath
Downloadable Resource April 7, 2017This downloadable resource, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), part of their Mental Health Toolkit, provides a simple practice to slow down and identify how you’re feeling in order to… Read MoreCaregivers & The Right To Help: Major Depressive Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017Caregivers can play an important role in helping their loved one manage major depressive disorder, but sometimes there’s confusion around the role they can have in the treatment process. So… Read MoreConnecting With Your Loved One: Major Depressive Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017As a caregiver, you know that some of the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) may make connecting with your loved ones difficult. Because your involvement is so important, here… Read MoreReaching For Recovery: Major Depressive Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and handles daily activities. Just like other conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, MDD… Read MoreReaching For Recovery: Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that affects a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Just like other conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, bipolar disorder requires medical… Read MoreReaching For Recovery: Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Just like other conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, schizophrenia requires medical treatment. Resource: Help… Read MoreWorking With The Treatment Team: Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017The Treatment Team is the best resource for information and advice about bipolar disorder. Each Treatment Team can be made up of different types of healthcare professionals, so it’s helpful… Read MoreWorking With The Treatment Team: Major Depressive Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017The Treatment Team is the best resource for information and advice about major depressive disorder (MDD). Each Treatment Team can be made up of different types of healthcare professionals, so… Read MoreWorking With The Treatment Team: Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017The Treatment Team, including the psychiatrist, is the best resource for information and advice about schizophrenia. Each Treatment Team can be made up of different types of healthcare professionals, so… Read MoreCaregivers & The Right To Help: Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017Caregivers can play an important role in helping their loved one manage bipolar disorder, but sometimes there’s confusion around the role they can have in the treatment process. So here’s… Read MoreConnecting With Your Loved One Help Sheet: Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource April 3, 2017As a caregiver, you know that some of the symptoms of schizophrenia may make connecting with your loved one difficult. Because your involvement is so important, here are some tips… Read MoreCaregivers & The Right To Help: Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource April 3, 2017Caregivers can play an important role in helping their loved one manage schizophrenia, but sometimes there’s confusion around the role they can have in the treatment process. So here’s some… Read MoreConnecting With Your Loved One Help Sheet: Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 3, 2017As a caregiver, you know that some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder may make connecting with your loved ones difficult. Because your involvement is so important, here are some… Read MoreThere’s A Person In There
Interview March 30, 2017In these videos, meet a group of individuals who either live with mental health issues, or care for someone who does. They share helpful personal insights and remind the world… Read MoreMaking Yourself A Priority
Interview March 30, 2017In these videos, meet a group of individuals who either live with mental health issues, or care for someone who does. They share helpful personal insights and remind the world… Read MoreMy Experience On How Medication & Therapy Work Together
Interview March 30, 2017In these videos, meet a group of individuals who either live with mental health issues, or care for someone who does. They share helpful personal insights and remind the world… Read MoreAccept Help When It’s Offered
Interview March 30, 2017In these videos, meet a group of individuals who either live with mental health issues, or care for someone who does. They share helpful personal insights and remind the world… Read MoreIn The Workplace
Interview March 30, 2017In these videos, meet a group of individuals who either live with mental health issues, or care for someone who does. They share helpful personal insights and remind the world… Read MoreIntroduction To Depression & Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), highlights how to recognize depression and bipolar disorder, tips to develop a wellness lifestyle, and what types of treatments may… Read MoreMental Health Month 2016 Toolkit
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This downloadable resource, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides outreach ideas, items for advocates, fact sheets, and handouts about mental illness. Resource: Mental Health Month 2016: Outreach Toolkit (PDF). Originally… Read MoreTaking Care Of An Aging Parent
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides tips to help caregivers cope with the stresses that may occur while they are providing care for aging parents. Read More… Read MoreThe B4Stage4 Philosophy
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides information about their initiative B4Stage4, and their hopes for how it will change the way individuals think about mental health. The… Read MoreThe State Of Depression In America
Video March 28, 2017This video, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and hosted by Mike Wallace, discusses the state of Depression in America, and reflects the unmet need to examine all… 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 MoreMental Illness & The Family: Is Hospitalization Necessary
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides questions that you, or your loved with mental illness who is going through the hospitalization process, can ask to help assure… Read MoreBeing An Effective Caregiver
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides five tips for being an effective caregiver for an individual with mental illness. Learn More Now Provided by permission of Mental… Read MoreCaregiver Basics – What You Need To Know
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides information, forms, and documents that you can encourage your friend or family member to use to assist your loved one with… Read MoreStigma & Disclosure
Interview March 28, 2017This interview, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), between DBSA President Allen Doederlein and Robert Haggard from The Living Room at Turning Point in Skokie, Illinois, highlights a… Read MoreStruggling In Silence
Interview March 28, 2017All over the world, many individuals with mood disorders struggle in silence. This interview, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), highlights Linea Johnson as she shares her personal… Read MoreCaregiving For An Individual With A Mental Illness
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides basic facts about being a caregiver of a loved one with a mental illness, and provides additional external resources that caregivers… Read MoreCenter For Peer Support
Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017This webpage, developed by Mental Health America (MHA), provides current information about peer support, including facts, resources, and peer support credentialing. Read More Provided by permission of Mental Health America… 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 MoreMolly Explains Why She Advocates
Interview March 28, 2017This interview, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), with Molly Jenkins, highlights Ms. Jenkin’s experiences and her passionate reasons for being a mental health advocate. Listen To The… Read MoreOut Of The Blue: The Many Faces Of Depression
Video March 28, 2017This video, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), explains why depression isn’t always what you think it is. It expresses that there isn’t always a reason for experienced… 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 MoreThe Other Side of Psychosis: A Patient’s Perspective
Interview March 24, 2017Interview with Carol Kivler, an author and founder of Courageous Recovery, Inc., a nonprofit organization that advocates for mental illness recovery. Ms. Kivler provides thoughtful tips to medical residents as… Read MoreRecurso Para Pacientes Tomar Los Medicamentos Según Las Indicaciones Médicas -Versión Española
Downloadable Resource March 22, 2017This tip sheet discusses the importance of medication adherence for patients with MDD and offers tips and considerations to help them take their medication as prescribed. Esta hoja informativa discute… Read MoreFor People With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Few Tips On Talking With Your Doctor
Downloadable Resource March 22, 2017This resource is designed for patients to help explain the importance of sharing health information with their doctors concerning MDD, as well as comorbid medical conditions. It also encourages patients… Read MoreA Resource For Caregivers: Understanding Major Depressive Disorder
Downloadable Resource March 22, 2017This brochure discusses the role that caregivers may play in helping individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD). It also explains how MDD can impact a loved one’s life, and the… Read MoreHow Nursing Professionals Can Bring Hope & Recovery To Individuals With Depression
Interview March 22, 2017Nursing professionals play an important role in the treatment of people with depression and other mental illnesses. Aside from providing clinical services for both physical and mental well being, nurses… 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 MoreWhat I Really Need From My Mental Health Provider
Interview March 6, 2017Individuals with mental illness often have complex medical, mental, and social needs that must be met in order to achieve wellbeing. During part two of a four part interview, Carol… Read MorePatient-Centered Communication In The Mental Health Field
Interview March 6, 2017Patient-centered care focuses on the needs, values, and preferences of the patient with the goal of improving wellbeing; good communication skills are essential for success. During part one of a… Read MoreA Guide For Caregivers: Understanding Schizophrenia Relapse
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This brochure for caregivers discusses the symptoms of schizophrenia and the potential signs of relapse. It also discusses the importance of working closely with the treatment team and instructs caregivers… Read MoreWellness & Recovery Workbook
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This tool is designed to help patients recognize and manage symptoms of schizophrenia. Patients can use it as practical support for wellness, as a daily guide, and to turn to… Read MorePreparing To Leave The Hospital
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This brochure is designed to help patients with schizophrenia manage their health once they leave the hospital. It provides a brief overview on schizophrenia and the importance of medication and… Read MoreA Guide For Patients: Managing Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This resource discusses the importance of patients working with their treatment teams, families, and friends to help manage their schizophrenia. It introduces patients to potential members of their treatment team… Read MoreA Guide For Patients: Living With Schizophrenia
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This brochure describes schizophrenia in an easy-to-understand manner. It also informs patients of the importance of working with their treatment teams, and overall wellness including being aware of other medical… Read MoreA Guide For Patients: Understanding How Your Medicine Can Help
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This tip sheet discusses the importance of medication adherence for patients with schizophrenia and offers tips and considerations to help them take their medication as prescribed. Also available in Spanish. Read MoreA Guide for Patients: Understanding Schizophrenia Relapse
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This resource explains the basics of what constitutes schizophrenia relapse and how patients may recognize a relapse. Information and tips to help patients understand how they can help manage relapse… Read MoreMajor Depressive Disorder Wellness Workbook
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This tool is designed to help patients focus on their MDD. Patients can use it as practical support for wellness, as a daily guide, and to turn to during times… Read MoreA Resource For Patients Taking Your Medicine As Your Doctor Prescribed
Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016This tip sheet discusses the importance of medication adherence for patients with MDD and offers tips and considerations to help them take their medication as prescribed. Also available in Spanish. Read MoreCómo Prepararse Para Dejar El Hospital – Versión Española
Downloadable Resource August 4, 2016This brochure is designed to help patients with schizophrenia manage their health once they leave the hospital. It provides a brief overview on schizophrenia and the importance of medication and… Read MoreGuía Para Pacientes: Cómo Controlar La Esquizofrenia – Versión Española
Downloadable Resource August 4, 2016This resource discusses the importance of patients working with their treatment teams, families, and friends to help manage their schizophrenia. It introduces patients to potential members of their treatment team… Read MoreGuía Para Pacientes: Vivir Con Esquizofrenia – Versión Española
Downloadable Resource August 4, 2016This brochure describes schizophrenia in an easy-to-understand manner. It also informs patients of the importance of working with their treatment teams, and overall wellness including being aware of other medical… Read MoreA Resource For Patients Coping With Major Depressive Disorder
Downloadable Resource August 4, 2016For patients with MDD, this tool explains how this disorder can affect their lives, as well as medical conditions that can make symptoms worse. It also discusses a holistic approach… Read MoreRecurso Para Cuidadores: Comprender Qué Es El Trastorno Depresivo Mayor – Versión Española
Downloadable Resource August 4, 2016This brochure discusses the role caregivers play in helping people with MDD. It explains how MDD can impact their loved one’s life and the importance of working closely with the… Read MoreComo Enfrentar El Trastorno Depresivo Mayor – Versión Española
Downloadable Resource August 4, 2016For patients with MDD, this tool explains how this disorder can affect their lives, as well as medical conditions that can make symptoms worse. It also discusses a holistic approach… Read MoreTrastorno Depresivo Mayor: Cuaderno De Trabajo Sobre El Bienestar -Versión Española
Downloadable Resource August 4, 2016This tool is designed to help patients focus on their Major Depressive Disorder. Patients can use it as practical support for wellness, as a daily guide, and to turn to… Read MoreAlgunos Consejos A La Hora De Hablar Con Su Medico – Versión Española
Downloadable Resource August 4, 2016This resource is designed for patients to help explain the importance of sharing health information with their doctors concerning Major Depressive Disorders, as well as comorbid medical conditions. It also… Read MoreBetter Is Not Well 2014
Video September 20, 2014This video, developed by Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), highlights the “Better Is Not Well” dynamic forum, which provided a place for individuals and their families, alongside clinicians, to… Read MoreStay Connected:
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