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In this topic library devoted to schizophrenia you’ll find helpful resources for diagnosis and treatment—best-practice guidelines, decision-support tools, and research summaries. Each week, new content publishes, so check back often to stay up to date.

Still A Ways To Go

Article December 20, 2021
Treatment of serious mental illnesses has improved over the course of time—but there is still a long way to go. For consumers with schizophrenia, only 14.3% received care that could… Read More

Perspectives Of Schizophrenia Treatment Guidelines

On-Demand Webinar October 13, 2021
Schizophrenia is a challenging diagnosis both domestically and across the world. Various treatment guidelines have been developed by key thought leaders to share perspectives on acute and long-term management of… Read More

Psychotherapies For Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia

Interview May 25, 2021
In the last decades, psychotherapy has gained increasing acceptance as a major treatment option for mood disorders and schizophrenia. This presentation will review the American Psychiatric Association (APA) clinical practice… Read More

Digital Technologies For Schizophrenia

Interview March 22, 2021
Dr. Brian Kirkpatrick, MD, MSPH, Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, discusses the role digital technology plays in the treatment of… Read More

Telemedicine & Medication Adherence

Article November 2, 2020
Nonadherence to psychotropic medication is one of the major obstacles when treating mental illnesses. Approximately 60% of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia discontinue their medication within 90 days of prescription. For… Read More

2020 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit

Downloadable Resource July 6, 2020
Each 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

Role Of Pharmacogenetics Testing In Psychiatry

On-Demand Webinar June 23, 2020
Joseph Goldberg, MD, and Lisa Goldstone, PharmD, MS, discuss the benefits and limitations of pharmacogenetics testing on current psychiatric practice based on recent evidence from clinical trials as well as… Read More

Digital Endpoints & Medication Optimization

Video June 1, 2020
In this presentation Dr. Timothy Aungst, Associate Professor of Pharmacy at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, discusses the importance of medication optimization and digital technology. Dr. Aungst… Read More

The Pharmacist’s Perspective During The Pandemic

Interview May 25, 2020
In this presentation, Dr. Timothy Aungst, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, discusses the importance of medication optimization and digital technology. Dr.… Read More

Impact Of Second-Generation Antipsychotics

Podcast May 11, 2020
Dr. 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 More

COVID-19 & Your Mental Health

Downloadable Resource May 11, 2020
Provided 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 More

Disclosing To Others Fact Sheet

Downloadable Resource April 13, 2020
Ideally, 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 More

Utilizing PsychU As A Resident

Interview March 9, 2020
Dr. Pankaj Manocha, MD shares his perspective as a member of PsychU during his fellowship. Dr. Manocha attended his first PsychU live event discussing treatment implications for bi-polar depression, major… Read More

A Prescription For Pharmacist Intervention

Article March 2, 2020
Despite the well-known prevalence of mental health conditions, they are woefully undertreated. Consider this: About one in five Americans has a behavioral condition, but fewer than half—only 41%—receive treatment of… Read More

Interacting With First Responders

Podcast February 10, 2020
Approximately 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 More

Interacting With First Responders

On-Demand Webinar February 10, 2020
Approximately 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 More

Types Of Mental Health Professionals Fact Sheet

Downloadable Resource January 29, 2020
This 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 More

Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Interview October 28, 2019
Dr. 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 More

Meet The Treatment Team: Physician Assistant

Interview October 8, 2019
In 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 More

Introduction To Marijuana

Interview August 19, 2019
Marijuana 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 More

The Neurobiology Of Endocannabinoids

Video June 17, 2019
Hear from Chloe Liu, Ph.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as she examines the historical research discoveries and underlying neurobiological mechanisms of the endocannabinoid… Read More

The Neurobiology Of Opioids

Video June 10, 2019
Hear from Chip Meyer, Ph.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as he examines the historic medical utilization and underlying neurobiological mechanisms of opioids. Explore… Read More

Five Years Of Specialised Early Intervention Versus Two Years Of Specialised Early Intervention Followed By Three Years Of Standard Treatment For Patients With A First Episode Psychosis: Randomised, Superiority, Parallel Group Trial In Denmark (OPUS II)

Article March 28, 2018
Key Messages Long-term follow-up studies of specialized early intervention (SEI) programs following discontinuation have been contradictory. OPUS II was the first prolonged SEI study beyond three years. OPUS II reported… Read More

Neuroinflammation & Psychiatric Illness

Article June 26, 2017
Key Messages Multiple lines of evidence support the role of neuroinflammatory processes in the pathogenesis of psychiatric illnesses. Neuropsychiatric disorders are frequently found among patients with autoimmune conditions; in addition,… Read More

Looking Beyond Mood & Psychosis: A Focus On Neurocognition

On-Demand Webinar June 7, 2017
Historically, cognitive impairment was considered an artifact of patients’ symptoms, attention, or motivation problems, and as such, was an underappreciated feature of schizophrenia. However, recent research has shown cognitive impairment… Read More

Introduction To Schizophrenia

Interview May 3, 2017
Dr. Nicole Meade provides a brief overview of schizophrenia. Key points include the definition, cause, diagnosis, and treatment of schizophrenia. Read More

Dual Diagnosis Fact Sheet

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Schizophrenia Fact Sheet

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Sleep Disorders Fact Sheet

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Psychosis Fact Sheet

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Mental Health Facts In America

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Multicultural Mental Health Facts

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Mental Health: Know The Warning Signs

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Taking Charge Of Your Mental Health

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

What Is Mental Health Parity?

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Mental Health: Managing Stress

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Mental Health: How To Find Help

Downloadable Resource April 20, 2017
This 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 More

Insulin: The Overlooked Neuromodulator

Interview April 11, 2017
Interview with Thomas Stewart, MD, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine and a consultation-liaison psychiatrist at Yale New Haven Hospital. Read More

Stop Thinking Stupid Thoughts

Downloadable Resource April 7, 2017
This 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 More

Think Ahead

Downloadable Resource April 7, 2017
This 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 More

What’s Underneath

Downloadable Resource April 7, 2017
This 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 More

Reaching For Recovery: Schizophrenia

Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017
Schizophrenia 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 More

Working With The Treatment Team: Schizophrenia

Downloadable Resource April 4, 2017
The 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 More

Caregivers & The Right To Help: Schizophrenia

Downloadable Resource April 3, 2017
Caregivers 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 More

There’s A Person In There

Interview March 30, 2017
In 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 More

Making Yourself A Priority

Interview March 30, 2017
In 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 More

Accept Help When It’s Offered

Interview March 30, 2017
In 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 More

In The Workplace

Interview March 30, 2017
In 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 More

Mental Health Month 2016 Toolkit

Downloadable Resource March 28, 2017
This 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 More

Advanced Receptor Psychopharmacology

Video March 16, 2017
This video is part 3 of a series on Basic & Advanced Concepts In Psychopharmacology, from the Psychopharmacology Collection. This video provides an overview of some of the different signaling… Read More

Advanced Neurotransmitters & Neuroglia

Video March 16, 2017
This video is part 2 of a series on Basic & Advanced Concepts In Psychopharmacology, from the Psychopharmacology Collection. This video reviews neurotransmitter receptor subtypes, provides an overview of neurotransmitter… Read More

Psychiatric Emergency & Crisis

Interview March 9, 2017
Ahmed Raslaan Nizar, MD shares his perspective on psychiatric emergencies and crisis management in this audio interview. Dr. Nizar is the Medical Director at Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), an… Read More

Inflammation In Neurological & Psychiatric Diseases

Article February 13, 2017
Key Messages This review article examined findings on the relationship of inflammation with neurological and psychiatric disorders. Several lines of evidence supported the role of inflammation in the pathophysiology of… Read More

Pharmacokinetics: The Basics

Video January 18, 2017
During this recorded presentation, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, provided a brief overview of the basics of pharmacokinetics. The presentation’s objectives included: Explain the concept and clinical relevance of pharmacokinetics Describe… Read More

Anxiety Comorbidity in Schizophrenia

Article August 12, 2016
Key Messages This review article examined the current state of knowledge regarding the epidemiology, course, and treatment of anxiety comorbidity in schizophrenia. Based on a recent meta-analysis, nearly 40% of… Read More

Wellness & Recovery Workbook

Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016
This 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 More

Preparing To Leave The Hospital

Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016
This 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 More

A Guide For Patients: Managing Schizophrenia

Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016
This 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 More

A Guide For Patients: Living With Schizophrenia

Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016
This 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 More

Medication Reconciliation For People With Schizophrenia

Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016
This brochure introduces medication reconciliation and the challenges of reconciliation in people with schizophrenia. It also briefly outlines potential steps that hospitals, providers, and community mental health centers may take… Read More

Medication Options For People With Schizophrenia

Downloadable Resource August 5, 2016
This brochure for the hospital treatment team provides information on hospital stays related to relapse reduction and the importance of considerations for treatment adherence from the hospital treatment team perspective,… Read More

Risk Factors Associated With Psychiatric Readmission

Article June 22, 2016
Key Messages Previous studies have investigated potential risk factors linked to early psychiatric readmission; although varying patient populations, diagnostic categories, and readmission intervals may limit the generalizability of their findings,… Read More

Schizophrenia—A Medical Psychiatric Syndrome

Article April 15, 2016
Thomas Stewart, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Yale University School of Medicine Abundant evidence underlines the importance of aggressive interventions in newly diagnosed patients with schizophrenia leading to reduced… Read More

Recovery In The Community: Can We Do Better?

On-Demand Webinar April 13, 2016
A goal for all patients with mental illness should be symptom reduction and optimal psychosocial functioning. In this webinar, experienced psychiatrists Ralph Aquila, MD and Robert Davis, MD, discuss the… Read More

Webinar Summary – A Collaborative Approach To Care Coordination For Patients With Schizophrenia: Perspectives From Nursing & Social Work

Article January 13, 2016
This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/a-collaborative-approach-to-care-coordination-for-patients-with-schizophrenia-perspectives-from-nursing-social-work/. On January 13, 2016,… Read More

Early Intervention In Psychosis

Video December 9, 2015
During this recorded presentation, Diana Perkins, MD, provided a brief overview of the role of early intervention in patients with schizophrenia. Key points included: Medical rationale for early intervention Potential… Read More

Brief Adherence Ratings Scale (BARS)

Downloadable Resource October 7, 2015
The Brief Adherence Ratings Scale (BARS) is a brief, clinician-administered instrument that was designed to assess adherence to oral atypical antipsychotic medication among outpatients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. BARS… Read More

The Neurobiology Of Relapse In Schizophrenia

Article August 17, 2015
Key Messages Relapse rates among patients with first-episode schizophrenia have been reported to exceed 80% within 5 years. This review of the neurophysiology of schizophrenia relapse suggests that dopamine may… Read More

An Overview Of The Brief Adherence Rating Scale (BARS)

Video June 12, 2015
During this recorded presentation, Matt Byerly, MD, discussed the Brief Adherence Rating Scale (BARS). Key points included: Nonadherence to antipsychotic medication is associated with serious consequences. Prescribers greatly underestimate the… Read More

Metabolic Wellness Considerations In Schizophrenia

Video January 27, 2015
During this presentation, Sloan Manning, MD, provided a brief overview metabolic issues and wellness considerations in schizophrenia. Key points included: Life expectancy is substantially shorter for patients with schizophrenia compared… Read More

The Nature Of Relapse In Schizophrenia

Article November 9, 2014
Key Messages Treatment discontinuation has been associated with high relapse rates. Duration of prior treatment was not associated with a decreased risk of relapse after treatment discontinuation. Findings support the… Read More

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