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Dimensions 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, 2022May 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 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 Infographic
Downloadable Resource May 19, 2022May 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 MoreGeorgia Enacts Bill To Enforce Mental Health Parity
Article May 16, 2022On April 4, 2022, the Georgia Mental Health Parity Act, House Bill 1013 (HB 1013) was signed into law to enforce mental health parity provisions of private health plans. Starting… 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 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 MoreHHS Mental Health Strategy Calls For Transforming Health & Social Services To Support Equitable & Holistic Care
Article April 4, 2022On March 1, 2022, President Biden and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new national mental health strategy. This effort, called the National Tour to… 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, 2022Intergenerational Effects Of Racism
Video March 1, 2022People of Color are disproportionately exposed to chronic and cumulative stress over the life course. Join Dr. Sierra Carter in this recording as she reviews the “Intergenerational Effects of Racism”… Read MoreThe Alphabet Soup Of Integrated Care
Video February 24, 2022The Impact Of Systemic Racism On Black Americans Wellness
On-Demand Webinar February 23, 2022Over the past 2 years, during the age of COVID-19 pandemic, the spotlight has been on inequity and disadvantages faced by many Black Americans who try to access healthcare services… Read MoreDepression Stigma Drops For First Time In U.S.
Article February 7, 2022A recent survey found the first evidence of significant decreases in public stigma toward depression in the U.S. Between 1996 and 2018, respondents reported increasing beliefs that mental health problems… 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 More10 Integration Models Reshaping Behavioral Health Delivery
Downloadable Resource January 18, 2022The types of integration models affect service lines, revenue, margins, and sustainability for providers and the patients they serve. Here are the top 10 models of integration that are emerging… 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 MoreLarge Employer Health Plans Increasingly Focus On Hybrid Care Models & Expanding Mental Health Service Access
Article January 10, 2022Large employers are designing their self-funded health plans for 2022 to integrate virtual and in-person services, and to expand access to mental health services and well-being. During 2020 and 2021,… Read MoreMental Health Rehospitalizations At Acute Care Children’s Hospital Within 90 Days Are 26% More Likely Among Black Children
Article December 20, 2021Following children’s hospitalizations at acute care non-psychiatric children’s hospitals for a mental health diagnosis, the likelihood of rehospitalization within 90 days was 26% higher among Black children than among non-Hispanic… Read MoreNearly 60% Of Health Systems Aim To Become ‘Payviders’ In 2022
Article December 13, 2021Nearly 60% of health systems surveyed plan to become “payviders” in 2022. A “payvider” is an organization that both delivers services and accepts financial risk for health benefits. These plans… Read MoreThe Role Of The Pharmacist In Managing Patients With Opioid Use Disorders (OUD): Focus On Stigma
Interview December 10, 2021In this interview, Bethany DiPaula, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP addresses the issue of stigmatization of patients with OUD, steps pharmacists can take to address stigma as well as the importance of… 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 MoreThe Role Of The Pharmacist In The Treatment Of Depression – Question & Answer Session
Interview December 6, 2021In this recording, Dr. Megan Ehret and Dr. Richard Silvia address questions from a recent webinar on The Role of the Pharmacist in the Treatment of Depressions. Featuring: Megan Ehret,… Read MoreAll California Health Insurance Plans Required To Cover Screening For Adverse Childhood Experiences, Starting January 1, 2022
Article December 6, 2021A California bill signed on October 7, 2021, requires all health insurance plans to screen children for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) if the plan provides coverage for pediatric services and… 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 MoreNumber Of Health Care Apps Integrating With EHRs Grew 20% During 2020
Article November 29, 2021The number of digital applications that could integrate with an electronic health record (EHR) increased by 22% during 2020, from 600 in 2019 to 734 in 2020. Some of the… 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 MoreFew State Medicaid Plans Have Evaluated The Effects Of Tele-Behavioral Health Provided Through Managed Care On Access & Costs
Article November 22, 2021Of the 37 state Medicaid plans that, in January and February 2020, covered Medicaid behavioral health services via telehealth through managed care organizations (MCOs), few have formally evaluated the effects… 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 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 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 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 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 MoreE-Health & Technology Related To Trauma: Pharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Interview On PsychU’s Theme For November
Interview November 1, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. Many providers are adopting digital health solutions to increase their ability… 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 MoreGetting Social Determinants Of Health Services Covered Under Medicaid & Chip
Downloadable Resource October 29, 2021There are many resources available under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that can help providers address SDOH. Through these programs, states have the flexibility to design a… Read MoreSuicide & Black Americans – Sherry Molock
Podcast October 28, 2021Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Aneta Fornal, PharmD as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic on insights around Suicide & Black Americans with special guest,… 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 MoreInnovations Stemming The Rising Tide Of Substance Use Disorders
Article October 25, 2021The statistics on substance use disorders in the United States continue to cause alarm. Overdose deaths in the United States rose 29.4% in 2020 to an estimated 93,331, including 69,710… Read MoreIncreasing Medicare LTSS Benefits Could Cost Between $1 Billion & $13 Billion Per Year
Article October 25, 2021Increasing access to long-term services and supports (LTSS) through the Medicare program for beneficiaries aged 65 and older could cost the federal government from $1.1 billion to $12.8 billion per… Read MoreThe 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services (Part IV)
Interview October 25, 2021From the 2019 Pew Research Center survey of over 25 countries on people’s view of diversity in their country, most people around the world believe their country has become more… 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, 2021The 12 Steps to Inclusivity in Mental Health Services (Part III)
Interview October 18, 2021From the 2019 Pew Research Center survey of over 25 countries on people’s view of diversity in their country, most people around the world believe their country has become more… Read MorePsychU Q&A: What Is The Difference Between Schizophrenia & Schizoaffective Disorder?
Article October 14, 2021Submitted Question: What is the difference between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder? Answer: Similarities exist in the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder that may contribute to the… Read MorePerspectives Of Schizophrenia Treatment Guidelines
On-Demand Webinar October 13, 2021Schizophrenia 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 MoreThe 12 Steps To Inclusivity In Mental Health Services (Part II)
Interview October 11, 2021From the 2019 Pew Research Center survey of over 25 countries on people’s view of diversity in their country, most people around the world believe their country has become more… Read MoreThe 12 Steps to Inclusivity In Mental Health Services (Part I)
Interview October 4, 2021From the 2019 Pew Research Center survey of over 25 countries on people’s view of diversity in their country, most people around the world believe their country has become more… 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 MoreSchizophrenia Cost The U.S. $281.6 Billion In 2020; $62 Billion In Direct Costs
Article September 27, 2021During 2020, the costs of schizophrenia in the United States was estimated at $281.6 billion. About 22% ($62.0 billion) of the total cost was due to direct health and human… 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 MoreTechnology In Mental Health: Role Of The Treatment Team
On-Demand Webinar September 14, 2021Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. Many providers are adopting digital health solutions to increase their ability… Read MoreSuicide & Black Americans: Statistics, Faith, & Contextual Competence
On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2021September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with September 10th being World Suicide Prevention Day, and PsychU will be joining the awareness efforts. Mental health challenges exist across racial/ethnic and cultural… 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 MoreSTARR Coalition With Luke Kramer
Podcast September 2, 2021Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: STARR Coalition with a special guest, Luke Kramer. Mr.… Read MoreNAMI: It’s Okay to Talk About Suicide
Downloadable Resource September 1, 2021In this fact sheet “It’s Okay to Talk About SUICIDE,” created by The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), provides prevalence and high-risk population data on suicide in the United… Read MorePosttraumatic Stress Disorder, Antidepressant Use, & Hemorrhagic Stroke In Young Men & Women: A Discussion Of Article Findings With Pharmacy Corner Advisor, Megan Ehret
Interview September 1, 2021The focus of the article review is on the findings and implications of this January 2021 article from Stroke©. The central finding was that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) use was associated with a 45%… 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 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 MoreWhat’s Next For Consumers & Therapists? Less Choice, Fewer Offices, More Tech…
Article August 30, 2021The pandemic has brought many changes that are top of mind for executive teams of health and human service organizations—new technology, more competition, changing consumer and payer expectations, increased workforce… Read MoreBehavioral Health Telehealth Visits Increased 6,500% During The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; Total Claims Up Slightly
Article August 30, 2021Claims for behavioral health evaluation and management (E&M) telehealth visits increased by 6,500% from January 2020 to February 2021 in the United States. However, during this period, which coincided with… Read MoreAddressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Follow-Up Q&A With Harriet A. Washington
Interview August 28, 2021In this follow-up to the webinar, Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory, Harriet A. Washington addresses some of the questions that… Read MoreBehavioral Health HEDIS® Measures: An Annual Update From NCQA©
On-Demand Webinar August 25, 2021The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) collects information on the performance of health care service delivery from health plans covering more than 191 million people using its proprietary Healthcare… Read More2021 Trends In Behavioral Health: A Reference Guide On The US Behavioral Health Financing & Delivery System, 3rd Edition
Downloadable Resource August 23, 2021The Third Edition of Trends in Behavioral Health: A Reference Guide On The US Behavioral Health Financing & Delivery System (The Guide) provides information and insights into the multi-layered United… Read MoreCalifornia Ends State Division of Juvenile Justice Admissions, Will Close All State-Run Facilities By June 2023
Article August 23, 2021On July 1, 2021, the state of California ended most youth admissions to the three state-run California Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Juvenile Justice facilities within the state Department… Read MoreMental Health America (MHA)—America Paredes
Podcast August 19, 2021Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic on the vision, mission, and initiatives of 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 MoreRacial Trauma In The Workplace
Podcast August 17, 2021Topics to be discussed: • What is racial trauma, and does it show up in the workplace amongst our providers? • As a Black professional yourself, what challenges do Black… Read MoreU.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Rose Nearly 30% In 2020
Article August 16, 2021Drug overdose deaths in the United States rose nearly 30% in 2020, based on state data reported on July 4, 2021. Across the states, the change in overdose deaths ranged… Read MoreOver One-Third Of Americans Live In Areas Lacking Mental Health Professionals
Article August 2, 2021About one-third of Americans, 121 million as of June 30, 2021, lived in an area with a shortage of mental health professionals. To eliminate the shortage, an additional 6,406 mental… 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 MoreTired, Takeaways, & Transformation: The Impacts Of The COVID-19 Pandemic & Shifts In National Health Policy
On-Demand Webinar July 28, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health and well-being of many Americans. Studies have shown that nearly half of Americans expressed that they are feeling a decline in their… Read MoreSpotlight On Minority Mental Health Month: A Conversation With Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr.
Video July 23, 2021PsychU invites you to join the conversation with Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins Jr. as he discusses some of the challenges encountered in the delivery of behavioral health care in minority… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Bipolar Disorder
Video July 22, 2021Please join us for this discussion providing an overview of the use of digital technologies in bipolar disorder. Dr Goulding will discuss unmet needs in bipolar disorder, how digital technologies… Read MoreEmployer Role In Employee Mental Health & Wellness
On-Demand Webinar July 21, 2021Employers are a driving force in the healthcare system, with nearly half of Americans receiving their benefits through employer-sponsored health plans. One in five adults experiences a mental illness in… Read MoreMaryland & North Carolina Implementing New Laws To Permit Pharmacists To Administer Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Article July 19, 2021During their 2021 legislative sessions, both Maryland and North Carolina enacted bills to allow pharmacists to administer long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics and injectable drugs to consumers with a prescription. In… Read MoreAddressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Follow-Up Q&A
Video July 15, 2021In this follow-up to the webinar, Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory, Dr. William Lawson addresses some of the questions that… 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 MoreDigital Technologies For Substance Use Disorder
Video July 6, 2021Arturo C. Taca, MD, Psychiatrist & Medical Director, INSynergy Treatment Center, describes the unmet treatment needs in addiction and mental health, and reviews the role of digital technologies for the… 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 MorePearls For Practice: Recognizing & Celebrating Pride Month
Video June 30, 2021Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexed (LGBTQI*) people represent a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. People who are a part of this community… 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 More63% Of People With Schizophrenia Take Medications Raising Risk Of Cognitive Impairment
Article June 28, 2021About 63% of people with schizophrenia take medications with anticholinergic properties associated with cognitive impairment. Anticholinergics are substances that block the action of the neurotransmitter called acetylcholine at synapses in… Read MoreHomeless Consumers With Chronic Mental Illness Have 32% Higher Health Costs Than Those Supportive Housing
Article June 28, 2021In Maricopa County, Arizona, individuals with chronic mental illness (CMI) who experienced chronic homelessness have a 32% higher average health care cost per-person per-year (PPPY) ($54,978), compared to those in… Read MoreNational Surveys Reveal Disconnect Between Employees & Employers Around Mental Health Need
Article June 28, 2021Two national surveys reveal a disconnect between employees and employers regarding mental health need. Overall, 65% of employers report that employee mental health is supported well or very well; while… Read MoreShared Decision-Making & Supporting Changes In Treatment
Video June 24, 2021Explore the integration of shared decision-making into treatment plans to help patients achieve daily small steps to improve and maintain functioning. Related Resources Read MoreWhat Role Can LAIs Play In Early-Phase Schizophrenia?
Video June 23, 2021Understand the holistic causes of relapse, including thinking and acting long-term, emotional challenges, and adherence and review possible ways to avoid deterioration of functioning, relapse, and rehospitalization. Related Resources Read 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 MoreOver 60% Of People With Schizophrenia Use Tobacco; Use of Other Substances Tops 76%
Article June 21, 2021About 62.3% of people hospitalized for schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) used tobacco. About 76.8% used tobacco or other substances such as cannabis, alcohol, and cocaine. The majority used two or… 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 More18% Of Older Adults Report Worsening Mental Health During COVID-19
Article June 14, 2021For adults aged 50 to 80, 18% reported their mental health was worse during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency than before the pandemic. Just 5% said that… 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 MoreFocus On Primary Care: Adverse Childhood Events & Trauma Informed Care
Interview June 1, 2021Phillip Lai, Pharm.D., BCPP interviews PsychU’ PCP Corner Section Advisors, Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay Jackson, MD on the impact of Adverse Childhood Events. Our advisors discuss strategies for… Read 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 MoreDepression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) With A Special Guest, Hannah Zeller, MSW
Podcast May 26, 2021Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD and Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP as they spill the tea about this week’s hot topic: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) with a special… 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 Shares Perspectives On Research In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Interview May 24, 2021Tune in for this interview clip featuring Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP as she shares her perspectives with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning regarding research within the field of child & adolescent… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki Discusses Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Interview May 24, 2021Listen in as Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP describes some of the differing definitions and challenges surrounding neurodevelopmental disorders in child & adolescent psychiatry. She provides perspectives on methods of assessment… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki On Sleep In Children With Impulse Control And/Or Conduct Disorders
Interview May 24, 2021In this interview, Dr. Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP talks with Dr. Jacquelyn Canning about the importance of sleep in children and adolescents with impulse control and/or conduct disorders. Dr. Makki… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: Dr. Mojgan Makki On Accessing Care In Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Interview May 24, 2021Listen in as Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP provides thoughts on accessing care for families in need of child and adolescent psychiatry services. She speaks to the role that school systems,… Read MoreSuicide Rate Among Female Nurses Is Double The General Female Population Rate
Article May 24, 2021Between 2017 and 2018, the suicide rate among female nurses in the U.S. was almost double that of the general female population rate, and was also higher than that of… 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 MoreIncidence Of Depression Doubled Among Young Adult College Students During COVID-19 Emergency
Article May 17, 2021During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency in the United Kingdom, the incidence of clinical depression more than doubled among first- and second-year undergraduate psychology students. The students… 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, 2021Characterizing Mixed States & Mixed Features: Conceptual Matters In Treatment Direction
On-Demand Webinar May 14, 2021This webinar reviews the history of mixed states and mixed features, focusing on conceptualization, phenomenology, diagnostic considerations and treatment options. Dr. Roger McIntyre is a paid consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Mental Health Journey: Voices From Individuals With Lived Experience On Self-Disclosure, Recovery, & Hope
Article May 13, 2021This 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/mental-health-journey-voices-from-individuals-with-lived-experience-on-self-disclosure-recovery-hope/?collection_id=27536. Talking about mental illness… Read MoreMental 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 MorePerspectives On International Guidelines For Depression: Follow-Up Question & Answer Discussion With Dr. Sagar Parikh
Interview May 11, 2021In April, PsychU brought you our first global panel event focusing on perspectives surrounding international depression guidelines. As a follow-up to this dialogue, Dr. Sagar Parikh shares insights on the… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Dr. Mojgan Makki
Interview May 10, 2021In this presentation, Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP describes some of the more common psychiatric, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders in child & adolescent psychiatry to lay the foundation for a series… Read 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 MoreOutpatient Mental Health Clinics With Higher Fidelity To ‘Zero Suicide’ Practices Had Lower Odds Of A Suicide Incident
Article May 10, 2021Outpatient mental health clinics with higher fidelity to “Zero Suicide” (ZS) practices had a 69% lower likelihood of having a suicide incident. The odds of a suicide incident at clinics… 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 MoreAddressing The Needs Of The Asian Community In Mental Health – An Interview With Paul Gionfriddo
Interview May 5, 2021In this interview, Drs. Becky Wong, PharmD, MBA and Mariko Kobayashi, PhD Otsuka Medical Science Liaison, sat down with Paul Gionfriddo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health America,… Read MoreValue-Added Pharmacist-Run Programs In Hospitals
Interview May 5, 2021In this presentation, Melissa Mitchell, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, BCGP addresses value-added pharmacist-run programs in hospitals including creating specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based (SMART) goals for such programs. Featuring: Melissa… Read MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With 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 MoreMental Wellness Across The Lifespan: An Interview With Marjorie Morrison
Interview May 3, 2021In this interview, Marjorie Morrison, CEO & Co-founder of Psych Hub, describes the creation and evolution of Psych Hub, one of PsychU’s esteemed supporting organizations and one of the world’s… Read MoreNAMI: You Are Not Alone
Downloadable Resource May 1, 2021Million of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. The National… Read MoreNAMI: Common Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Downloadable Resource May 1, 2021Diagnosing Mental Illness isn’t a straightforward science. We can’t test for it the same way we can test blood sugar levels for diabetes. Each condition has its own set of… Read MoreFocus On Primary Care: Bipolar Disorder Update For Primary Care – The Rapid Mood Screener
Interview May 1, 2021May 2021 – Bipolar Disorder Update for Primary Care – the Rapid Mood Screener Roland Larkin, PhD, MBA interviews PsychU’s PCP Corner Section Advisors Brendan Montano, MD and W. Clay… Read MoreStigma In Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder
On-Demand Webinar April 29, 2021This webinar archive centers around discussion surrounding stigma as is relates to mental health and substance use disorder. During this roundtable conversation, Otsuka Senior MSL, Dr. Jason Carter sits down… Read MoreDiscussion Of Identifying Profiles Of Patients With Bipolar I Disorder Who Would Benefit From Maintenance Therapy With A Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic
Interview April 26, 2021Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA; Joseph F. Goldberg, MD participated in a recent roundtable meeting, discussing the use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics in bipolar I disorder. In this follow-up recording… Read MoreDecreases In Exercise Closely Linked With Higher Rates Of Depression During COVID-19
Article April 26, 2021Decreases in exercise are closely linked with higher rates of depression during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). From March to July 2020, the average steps of study participants declined from 10,000… Read MoreCOVID-19 Pandemic Has Increased Incidence Of Mental Health Problems Worldwide
Article April 26, 2021Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and the resulting measures to reduce viral spread, negatively affected population mental health worldwide. About 24.0% of people worldwide experienced depression during the onset of COVID-19,… Read MoreFrequent Psychiatric Hospitalization Is Highest Among Those With Schizophrenia
Article April 19, 2021The odds of becoming a “high utilizer” of psychiatric hospital services are highest among those with schizophrenia, at 111% higher. The odds of high utilization were 39% higher when the… Read MorePerspectives On International Guidelines For Depression
On-Demand Webinar April 14, 2021Clinical depression is a challenging diagnosis across the world. International Consensus Guidelines have been developed by key thought leaders to share perspectives on management of depression. Join Drs. Mel Noke… 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 MoreA Shot For Bipolar I Disorder? Identifying Appropriate Patient Profiles For Maintenance Therapy With Long Acting Injectable Medications
On-Demand Webinar March 30, 2021Bipolar I Disorder is a chronic mental health condition. Recurrence of mood episodes and functional deterioration are related. A question that deserves further discussion is, “At what point is maintenance… Read MorePearls For Practice: Self-injury, Stigma, & Safety
Video March 29, 2021Self-injury is a difficult concept for many to grasp, even for some that have worked in the mental health field for years. In this discussion, Sara and Tony will discuss… 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 MoreBipolar By The Numbers
Downloadable Resource March 23, 2021A Look At Adherence In Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource March 23, 2021Digital Technologies For Schizophrenia
Interview March 22, 2021Dr. 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 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 MoreSocial Determinants Of Health
Podcast March 10, 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: “Social Determinants of Health.” Join the… Read MoreThe Current State Of Women’s Mental Health
Interview March 8, 2021During this discussion, our panelists engage in a dialog reflecting on the research which underscores how women may be disproportionately affected by the current state as compared to men. They… Read MoreWomen’s Mental Health & Wellness: Pearls For Practice & Daily Living
Video March 8, 2021Women’s mental health are driven by various physiological, neurological, social, and cultural constructs. In this discussion, Tony will ask Sara to discuss her experiences as a woman mental health provider… Read MoreAddressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory
On-Demand Webinar February 24, 2021In this webinar, three speakers engage in timely discussion honoring Black History Month on the topic of racial disparities in the provision of healthcare in the Black American community. Harriett… Read MorePatient & Caregiver: A Discussion On Patient Engagement
Interview February 22, 2021Dr. Elizabeth DiNapoli sits down with PsychU’s Patient and Caregiver Section Advisor Kathy Day to examine why patients might not engage in their treatment plan and discuss strategies designed to… Read MoreMental Health System Transformation: From Ideas To Action
Article February 15, 2021The performance metrics for the mental health system in the United States are not great. The number of people who are uninsured and, as such, have limited access to mental… Read MoreTransforming Mental Health Care in the United States-RAND 1/11/2021 Mental Health Systems Solutions Explorer
Downloadable Resource February 12, 2021Through a series of interviews of mental health experts across the US, including government officials, public administrators, health system executives, and academicians, the RAND research team published recommendations to transform… Read More“Ask the Advisors”- Mental Health Wellness: Addressing Health Care Professional (HCP) Burnout During Uncertain Times
Interview February 5, 2021Listen to this virtual regional presentation for PsychU members in New York (Rockland & Westchester counties) and New Jersey on Mental Health Wellness: Addressing Health Care Professional (HCP) Burnout During… Read MoreEnd of An Era: The Last Of The Standalone Behavioral Health Carve-Outs
Article February 1, 2021Last week was the end of an era in health care financing. With the purchase of Magellan by Centene, there are no more standalone companies focused solely on managing behavioral health benefits. As… Read MoreDr. Bill Carson On The Importance Of Black History Month
Interview February 1, 2021In Celebration of Black History Month, PsychU spotlights Dr. William “Bill” Carson, MD. During this interview, Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD, Medical Science Liaison of Otsuka Medical Affairs takes a deep… Read MorePharmacist’s Corner Section Advisor Spotlight: Interview With Dr. Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP
Interview February 1, 2021In this interview, Dr. Ehret, Pharmacist Corner Section Advisor, discusses the PsychU February Theme of Healthcare Disparities with Aneta Fornal, PharmD, Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) of Otsuka Medical Affairs.… Read MoreThe Health Disparities Challenge That Lies Ahead
Article February 1, 2021The current raging COVID pandemic has brought to the fore some key health disparities. The statistics show that COVID death rates are higher among minorities. Compared to Whites, the likelihood… Read MoreA Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care (ROPA): A Glossary Discussion
Interview January 28, 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 MoreThe Proportion of Suicide Deaths In Connecticut Racial Minority Groups Significantly Increased During COVID-19
Article January 25, 2021According to analysis of records from the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the proportion of state suicide deaths from racial minority groups significantly increased during the phase 1… Read MoreMedicare Launching ‘Value In Opioid Use Disorder Treatment’ Demonstration In April 2021
Article January 25, 2021The Medicare Value in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment demonstration is slated to launch in April 2021. The Value in Treatment initiative will create two new payments for opioid use disorder… Read MoreMedicaid & CHIP Enrollment Rose 5.6% From July 2019 To July 2020
Article January 25, 2021Between July 2019 and July 2020, enrollment in Medicaid and state Children’s Health Insurance Programs (CHIP) increased by about 5.6%, driven in large part by the economic downturn created by… Read MorePerspectives Of A Caregiver: Supporting Medication Adherence
Interview January 18, 2021This podcast highlights Kathy Day’s experience as a caregiver for a relative with serious mental illness. Listen in as Ms. Day describes the steps she had taken during the moments… Read MoreSerious Psychological Stress Tops 13% In 2020, Up From 3.9% In 2018
Article January 18, 2021Reported prevalence of serious psychological distress among U.S. adults was 13.6% in April 2020 and 13% in July 2020, largely due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This compares with 3.9%… Read More93% Of Medicaid Health Plans Reported Using Value-Based Payment Or Alternative Payment Models In 2019
Article January 18, 2021Approximately 93% of Medicaid health plans reported using value-based payment (VBP) or alternative payment models (APMs) in 2019, according to recent analysis by the Institute for Medicaid Innovation (IMI). The… Read MoreA Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer & A Clinical Provider (ROPA Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar January 12, 2021Recovery is possible for most individuals living with a mental health condition and this is a process that can improve their health and wellness; live a self-directed life; and work… Read MoreCounties With Greater Social Vulnerability More Likely To Become COVID-19 Hotspots
Article January 4, 2021U.S. counties with greater social vulnerability were more likely to become areas with rapidly increasing incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), also known as “hotspots”. Among hotspot counties, those with… Read MoreSocial Determinants: Whose Job Is It Anyway?
Article January 4, 2021There is much talk—and many pilot programs—about bridging the gap between health care and social services. The data is clear—80% of health outcomes are due to social, behavioral, and environmental… Read MoreManaging The A To “Z” Of Health, You May Be More Ready Than You Think
Article December 14, 2020Early in the pandemic, a study revealed disparities in COVID-19 hospitalizations and death rates across the five New York City boroughs. Not surprisingly, the rates were highest in the Bronx—which… Read MoreFrom 2000 Through 2018, Rural Suicide Rates Were Higher Than Urban Suicide Rates
Article December 14, 2020From 2000 through 2018, rural suicide rates were higher than urban suicide rates. In rural areas, suicide rates rose by 48%, from 13.1 per 100,000 in 2000 to 19.4 per… Read MorePoverty, Incarceration & Unemployment Increase Risks Of COVID-19 Death
Article December 14, 2020Socioeconomic vulnerability, such as poverty, incarceration, or unemployment, increases the risk of dying from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “Socioeconomic vulnerability” encompasses potential negative effects on communities caused by external stresses… Read MoreVeterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act Signed To Strengthen Suicide Prevention
Article December 14, 2020On October 17, 2020, United States Senate Bill 785, the federal Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, was signed into law. The bill is intended to strengthen suicide… Read MoreWill Investing In Social Determinants Pay Off?
Article December 7, 2020We’ve heard the stats many times in the past decade—health care services account for only 20% of health outcomes, while health-related behaviors and socioeconomic factors—housing, food, environment, employment—can drive 80% of… Read MoreDuring Pandemic, The U.S. Monthly Poverty Rate Rose From 15% To 16.7%
Article December 7, 2020The monthly supplemental poverty rate increased from 15% to 16.7% from February to September 2020, due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), even after taking into account the income transfers… Read MoreQuality Assurance Initiatives In Psychiatric Pharmacy
Video December 7, 2020In this presentation, Melissa Mitchell, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, BCGP and Andrew Williams, PharmD, BCPP, BCGP address administrative, regulatory, and clinical initiatives in psychiatric pharmacy. The speakers also discuss creating specific,… Read MoreCOVID-19: Perspectives Of The Health Care Provider As The Patient
On-Demand Webinar December 1, 2020In this webinar, Sloan Manning, MD, PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Advisor, and Alan “Tony” Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PsychU Nurses Corner Section Advisor, discuss their personal experiences with… Read MoreHalf Of U.S. Adults Laid Off During COVID-19 Still Unemployed
Article November 30, 2020According to a recent survey, approximately 50% of adults in the United States who say they lost one of the approximately 22 million jobs due to the coronavirus disease 2019… Read MoreThe Future Of Health Care & Leveraging Technology
Video November 24, 2020In this presentation, Timothy Aungst, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University, Jake Behrens, MD, Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, Envision… Read MorePrevalence Of Behavioral Health Conditions Has Increased Four-Fold During Pandemic
Article November 23, 2020The incidence of acute stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and suicidal ideation in the United States rose significantly after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency began in March 2020,… Read MoreAddressing Racial Bias In Health Care: Practice & Organizational Perspectives
On-Demand Webinar November 17, 2020Racial bias is evident at both the health delivery system level and educational/organizational level. Addressing racial bias in health care is important in achieving health equity. In this panel discussion,… Read MoreValue-Based Reimbursement In The Next Normal
Article November 16, 2020In our mapping of the post-pandemic market, one key issue is how health plans will reimburse provider organizations in the year ahead. Anecdotally, we’re seeing more health plan managers looking for provider… Read MoreManaging Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic: Positive Changes From The Current Epidemic
Interview November 16, 2020In this companion piece to the PsychU May 21, 2020 webinar, “Managing Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic,” Gaurava Agarwal, MD, Christine Moutier, MD, and Rachel… Read MoreSupporting Strong Mental Health: Interviews with Mental Health Experts During COVID-19 Pandemic (Part 3)
Interview November 10, 2020In this first series of the Building Mental Resiliency video series, we share a Q&A on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. We interview mental health experts – including psychiatrist… Read MoreSupporting Strong Mental Health: Interviews with Mental Health Experts During COVID-19 Pandemic (Part 2)
Interview November 10, 2020In this first series of the Building Mental Resiliency video series, we share a Q&A on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. We interview mental health experts – including psychiatrist… Read MoreTrends in Behavioral Health: A 2020 Update on the US Behavioral Health Financing & Delivery System
Downloadable Resource November 10, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the health and human service landscape – and with it, the behavioral health delivery system. As part of their on-going commitment to the field, Otsuka… Read MoreSupporting Strong Mental Health: Interviews with Mental Health Experts During COVID-19 Pandemic (Part 1)
Interview November 10, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to both our physical and mental wellbeing and we must all navigate new ways to live, learn, work and stay well. We are… Read More62% Of U.S. Physicians Report Pay Cuts Due To COVID-19
Article November 9, 2020Approximately 62% of United States physicians reported a reduction in income during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a survey of more than 5,000 physicians. Of those who… Read MoreThe Relationship Of Cognitive Deficits With Mental & Physical Quality Of Life In Major Depression
Article November 9, 2020Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent, disabling mood disorder with clinical features including cognitive dysfunction, social impairments, and physical ailments, ultimately affecting an individual’s quality of life (QOL). Self-perceived… Read MoreAdults With Disabilities Experience Frequent Mental Distress 4.6 Times As Often As Adults Without Disabilities
Article November 9, 2020In the United States, about 4.6 times more adults with disabilities reported experiencing frequent mental distress than adults without disabilities. Frequent mental distress is defined as 14 or more self-reported… Read MoreUnpaid Family Caregivers Are 26% More Likely To Have Conditions That Result In Poorer Health
Article November 9, 2020Unpaid family caregivers are 26% more likely than non-caregivers to have physical and behavioral health conditions that reduce their overall health. According to an analysis of the Blue Cross Blue… Read MoreFocusing On The Non-Health Factors Of Health
Article November 9, 2020It’s no secret—social factors affect health care spending. Last year, Bechara Choucair, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Community Health Officer, Kaiser Permanente, provided the health plan perspective on social… Read MoreAn Interview With Becky Stoll Of Centerstone: PsychU’s Value From A Mental Health Advocate’s Perspective
Interview November 9, 2020Becky Stoll, LCSW, Vice President of Crisis and Disaster Management for the not-for-profit behavioral health care organization Centerstone, discusses how she utilizes PsychU in her work as a mental health… Read MoreTechnology Update: Impacts On Treatment
On-Demand Webinar November 4, 2020Technology’s impact on mental health care service delivery is often lauded, but what’s the evidence thus far? Artificial intelligence, machine learning, neuro-linguistic programming therapy, and blockchain: What have they done… Read MorePost-COVID-19 Pandemic: Behavioral Health Providers Declare Telemedicine Is Here To Stay
Interview November 3, 2020The one certainty in 2020 has been there is no certainty. Starting with the early whispers of a new virus in a remote province of China in January, to the… Read MoreTelehealth Payments: What’s Keeping You Up At Night?
Article November 2, 2020There is almost universal agreement that the use of telehealth will continue after the pandemic recedes. The path to more telehealth was paved by the emergency telehealth regulatory changes enacted by… Read MoreRules For Post-Pandemic Care Transformation
Article November 2, 2020The one word that keeps coming up in discussions with health plan executives is “transformation.” And, they’re not talking about transforming themselves. They are talking about the transformation in service… Read MoreMore Than One Third Of Older Adults Will Struggle With Video-Call Telehealth Visits
Article November 2, 2020Two separate studies corroborate that over a third of older adults will struggle with telehealth visits if they require the use of a video-call. The first study found that approximately… Read MoreFederal Judge Strikes Down DOL Restrictions On Which Workers Can Access The Federal COVID-19 Paid Leave Program
Article November 2, 2020On August 2, 2020, a federal judge struck down Department of Labor (DOL) restrictions on whether health care employees are eligible for the paid sick and family leave program established… Read MoreNearly 41% Of Americans Experiencing Mental Health Symptoms During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Article November 2, 2020Approximately 40.9% of Americans are experiencing at least one adverse mental or behavioral health symptom during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The assessed mental health symptoms included: symptoms of… Read MoreTelemedicine & Medication Adherence
Article November 2, 2020Nonadherence 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 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 MoreTechnology In Mental Health Care: Summary Of Clinical Opinions & Expert Considerations
Downloadable Resource October 27, 2020Housing = Health: The Five Levers
Article October 26, 2020Before the start of the pandemic, nearly 570,000 Americans were homeless. And now, as unemployment rolls mount and moratoriums against evictions and foreclosures expire, an additional 30 to 40 million… Read MoreUtilization Of Telehealth In Substance Use Disorder: A Companion Piece From Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With Experts Webinar
Video October 26, 2020In this companion piece to the PsychU April 23, 2020 webinar, “Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts,” Drs. Robin Nelson and Roueen Rafeyan share… Read MoreTelehealth May Be As Effective As In-Person Visits For Maintaining MAT For People In Addiction Treatment
Article October 26, 2020Telehealth visits may be as effective as in-person visits for maintaining continuous medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for at least three months after starting MAT, according to a rapid evidence review. Further,… Read MoreTreating Individuals With Substance Abuse: A Companion Piece From Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With Experts Webinar
Video October 26, 2020In this companion piece to the PsychU April 23, 2020 webinar, “Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts,” Dr. Roueen Rafeyan discusses patients who believe… Read MoreStrategies For Self-Care: A Companion Piece From Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With Experts Webinar
Video October 26, 2020In this companion piece to the PsychU April 23, 2020 webinar, “Substance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts,” Drs. Robin Nelson and Roueen Rafeyan share… Read MoreJust What The Doctor Ordered—With A Dose Of Technology
Article October 19, 2020Nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug—with more than half on two medications, and a fifth on five or more medicines. This is not surprising, given the statistics… Read MoreWhere’s That Remote?
Article October 19, 2020Over the past many months, much of health care (along with education, banking, cocktail parties, and more) has moved to telehealth. But, telehealth in and of itself is not an… Read MoreUnderstanding Longitudinal Post-Traumatic Stress After Pregnancy Loss
Article October 19, 2020Early unplanned pregnancy loss is common. Between 10% and 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage—that is, the loss of a fetus prior to the twentieth week of pregnancy.1 An additional… Read More78% Of Psychiatrists Had Symptoms Of Burnout In 2018
Article October 19, 2020About 78% of psychiatrists who participated in an online survey assessing their well-being in 2018 reported significant burnout with their careers. The following characteristics were associated with higher scores on… Read MoreAfter A Natural Disaster Or Tragedy: Role Of Media On Mental Health During COVID-19
Interview October 12, 2020In her 2018 interview on mental health around 9/11, Dr. Kelly Stein-Marcus’ closing comments were on the effect of media and mental health. Today, PsychU returns to talk with Dr.… 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 MoreMaking The Virtual Care Shift Work — It’s All About The Technology
Article October 5, 2020We know the pandemic has forced “innovation” (read “telehealth”) in all of health care and especially in behavioral health. However, the reactive move to telehealth in itself is not innovation. The… Read MoreThe Digital Divide: One More Strategic Challenge
Article October 5, 2020The pandemic has pushed both the health and human service field and the education field to virtual service models—and most don’t think either field is ready for the challenges. Yes, clinical professionals of provider… Read MoreDigital Technologies For Major Depressive Disorder: Follow-Up Discussion On The Use Of Digital Tools During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Interview October 5, 2020Adam Kaplin, MD, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, discusses the role digital technology has played during the coronavirus… Read MoreThe Role Of Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Eating Disorders, Food Addiction, & Obesity
On-Demand Webinar October 1, 2020Timothy D. Brewerton, MD, DFAPA, FAED, DFAACAP, discusses the mechanisms by which early-life trauma becomes biologically embedded in the brain, the high prevalence of trauma history in individuals with eating… Read MoreAre You Where Your Consumers Are? Being Social On Social Media
Article September 28, 2020How about some social media Jeopardy? It was the first social media network site born in 1997 (hint: It wasn’t Facebook). What is SixDegrees.com? One million users set up profile… Read MoreFuture Of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With C. Brendan Montano, MD
Interview September 25, 2020In this interview, C. Brendan Montano, MD, PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Roland Larkin, PhD, NP, Medical Science… Read MoreFuture of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Terence Ketter, MD
Interview September 25, 2020In this interview, Terence Ketter, MD, PsychU Bipolar Disorder Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Dri Wang, PharmD, BCPP, Medical Science Liaison, of… Read MoreFuture of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP
Interview September 25, 2020In this interview, Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, PsychU Nurses Corner Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Kimberly Lonergan, RN, MSN, Senior… Read MoreFuture of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Jim Kenney, RPh, MBA
Interview September 25, 2020In this interview, Jim Kenney, RPh, PsychU’s Payer Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Jane Guo, PharmD, MBA, Managed Market Liaison for Otsuka… Read MoreFuture Of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Joseph Goldberg, MD
Interview September 24, 2020In this interview, Joseph Goldberg, MD, PsychU Bipolar Disorder Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Fatima Sadat, PharmD, Medical Science Liaison, of Otsuka… Read MoreFuture Of Health Care Beyond 2020 Series: Interview With Sloan Manning, M.D.
Interview September 22, 2020In this interview, Sloan Manning, M.D., PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Advisor, discusses the future of health care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with Michelle Jacobs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CDE, RPh,… 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 MorePANSS-6: A Tool For Measure-Based Care In Schizophrenia
Video September 21, 2020Medical science relies in great part on quantifying states of health. But effective tools have not always been available to psychiatrists and other mental health care providers. In this presentation,… Read MoreEffects Of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor & C-Reactive Protein On Cognitive Impairment In Schizophrenia: Existing Evidence
Article September 21, 2020Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia spectrum disorders, known to affect individuals even before their first episode of psychosis. Affected cognitive domains where impairment is considered a defining… 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 MoreImportant Findings About Suicide Risk & Eating Disorders
Article September 14, 2020Individuals with eating disorders are at increased risk of suicide, compared with the general population. Some 20% of deaths among those with anorexia nervosa are due to suicide. Suicidality is… Read MoreHHS Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration
Article September 14, 2020The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has extended the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency declaration for an additional 90 days. Secretary Alex Azar endorsed the renewal… 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 MoreTwo-Thirds Of Adults With High Deductible Health Plans Have A Health Savings Account; Most Do Not Contribute
Article September 14, 2020About 67% of adults ages 18 to 64 enrolled in a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have a health savings account, but 55% do not contribute. About one-third of HDHP… Read MoreNecessity Is The Mother Of Invention: Innovation In A Crisis
Article September 14, 2020“If we think what we are doing today will serve us tomorrow, then we will not be here tomorrow.” This comment, made at The OPEN MINDS 2020 Strategy & Innovation… Read MoreThe 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 MoreSigma Mental Health Urgent Care Expands Telehealth Statewide In Texas
Article September 7, 2020As a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Sigma Mental Health Urgent Care is expanding access to mental health care across the state of Texas through their proprietary,… 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 MoreWhy Value-Based Purchasing For Medications Matters
Article September 7, 2020The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made big news once again. On June 17, CMS issued a proposed rule to grant state Medicaid programs and other payers flexibility… Read MoreBlue Cross Of North Carolina Launches Program To Pay Primary Care Practices To Switch To Value-Based Model
Article September 7, 2020On June 24, 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) launched Accelerate to Value, a comprehensive program to help independent primary care practices deal with… Read MoreThe Present & The Future May Be Virtual—But What Are The Rules?
Article September 7, 2020There is a lot of telehealth going on. Medicare has temporarily increased access through the Medicare 1135 waiver, which covers all office visits provided via telehealth in any setting throughout… Read MoreRecovery Access Coalition Launches To Advocate For Digital Therapeutics
Article September 7, 2020A Coalition of leading addiction and mental health advocacy groups and stakeholder organizations announced the launch of the Recovery Access Coalition to address the barriers to accessing potentially life-saving digital… 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 MoreMedicare Proposes Allowing Continued Use Of Telehealth For Home Health Provider Organizations After COVID-19 Emergency Ends
Article August 31, 2020The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing to allow Medicare home health provider organizations to continue using telehealth to provide home health services as they have been… 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
Video August 31, 2020In this presentation, Becky Wong, PharmD, MBA, provides an overview of measurement-based care, how measurement-based care may be used to improve quality in psychiatry, shares a fictional case example of… Read MorePsychiatric Resident Perspective Of The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic From The U.S. Epicenter
Interview August 31, 2020In this podcast, Dr. Pallavi Joshi discusses COVID-19’s impact on her residency training and clinical practice with Jehan Marino, PharmD, BCPP, of the Otsuka Medical Affairs team. Social distancing has… Read MoreAn Estimated 1.64 Million U.S. Non-Profit Workers Lost Jobs Due To COVID-19
Article August 31, 2020Between March and May 2020, an estimated 1.64 million people employed by non-profit organizations lost their jobs due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic public health emergency. This equates… Read MoreBehavioral Health HEDIS® Measures: An Annual Update From NCQA©
On-Demand Webinar August 25, 2020The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) collects information on the performance of health care service delivery from health plans covering more than 191 million people using its proprietary Healthcare… Read MoreVirtual Learning Session: Engaging Patients With Mental Health Disorders Through Technology
Video August 24, 2020This presentation explores the pros and cons of current digital health technologies while considering barriers to their adoption in mental health care. The role of digital tools in improving adherence,… Read MoreHow The U.S.’s Largest Safety-Net System Is Using Telehealth To Maintain Patient Care During COVID-19
Article August 24, 2020The largest safety-net health care delivery system in the United States, NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H) serves more than one million New Yorkers, offering medical and behavioral health care… Read MoreValue-Based Reimbursement: Are You Walking In Your Customer’s Shoes?
Article August 24, 2020Despite the significant upset to the health and human service system caused by the pandemic crisis, the move to value-based reimbursement (VBR) seems to be moving along. On June 3,… Read MoreRobots As A Staffing ‘Force Multiplier’
Article August 24, 2020The increased use of virtual therapies during this pandemic crisis will likely make a permanent change in how consumers receive services in the future. But another form of technology, also… Read MoreGlobal Health Care Robotics Market To Reach $11.44 Billion By 2023
Article August 24, 2020According to a new market intelligence report by BIS Research, titled “Global Healthcare Robotics Market – Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2023”, the global health care robotics market was valued at $5.40… 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 MoreUse Of Second-Generation Antipsychotics For Bipolar Disorder Rose From 12% To 51% Over 20 Years
Article August 24, 2020The share of prescriptions for second-generation antipsychotics to treat bipolar disorder rose from 12.4% of prescriptions issued at outpatient visits in 1997 to 51.4% of visits in 2016. During this… 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 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 MoreMindstrong Announces $100 Million Funding Round To Scale Its Virtual Mental Health Care & Digital Symptom Measurement Offering
Article August 17, 2020Mindstrong, a healthcare company dedicated to transforming mental health through innovations in virtual care models and digital measurement, today announced it has secured $100 million in Series C fundraising. Mindstrong’s… Read MoreCDPHP, Valera Health Expand Tele-Mental Health Services To Support Members In Need
Article August 17, 2020Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP) announced the expansion of its provider organization network to include tele-mental health services provided by Valera Health. Members can receive care in their… Read MoreToo Much Health Care?
Article August 17, 2020The volume of health care services is down. Since the start of the pandemic, in many states, non-emergency health care services other than virtual care have not been available to… Read MorePsychological Distress Greater In 2020 Compared With 2018
Article August 17, 2020A survey conducted between April 7 and April 13, 2020, revealed significantly greater rates of psychological distress compared with 2018 data. The survey results likely reflect the stressors imposed by… Read MoreReady For The Digital Health Revolution? Note: It’s Not Just Telehealth
Article August 17, 2020There is an increasing demand for behavioral health services amid the pandemic. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services responded by changing the rules for telehealth services. And the U.S.… 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 MorePsychiatry Perspectives On COVID-19: Impact On Health Care Providers & First Responders & A Path Forward (Part One in a Two-Part Series)
On-Demand Webinar August 11, 2020Moderated by Senior Medical Science Liaison, Jacquelyn Canning, PharmD, BCPP, this webinar identifies preliminary impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of health care providers and first responders.… Read MoreFact Sheet: Measurement Based Care (MBC) In Mental Health
Downloadable Resource August 10, 2020The EARLY Clinic Program: Treating First-Episode Psychosis
Video August 10, 2020This informative recording features Mauricio Tohen, MD, DrPH, MBA, Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of New Mexico, and Dawn Halperin, MA, LPCC, CPRP,… Read MoreMaternal 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 MoreeHome Counseling Group Expands Innovative Virtual PTSD Treatment Program
Article August 10, 2020eHome Counseling Group announced the expansion of the virtual eHome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment program. The program combines mental health counselors with 24/7 technology to treat those impacted by… Read MorePopulation Density & Genetic Risk For Schizophrenia
Article August 10, 2020A functional magnetic resonance imaging study in 2011 showed greater activation of the stress-processing pathways in study participants who hailed from urban vs. rural locales, leading study authors to propose… 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 MoreNew Service Lines, New Measures
Article August 10, 2020As executive teams look to diversify, there is one challenge that comes with every new service—identifying and managing new performance measures. The range of performance measures—and how to set up… Read MoreHHS Eliminates Protection From Health Care Discrimination Based On Gender Identity
Article August 10, 2020On June 12, 2020, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized changes to a section of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to eliminate protections… Read MorePsychological First Aid By Nurses, For Nurses: A Conversation With Alan “Tony” Amberg: Companion Video 1
Video August 10, 2020In this first of two companion videos to the popular webinar entitled “Psychological First Aid By Nurses, For Nurses: A Conversation With Alan ‘Tony’ Amberg,” PsychU Nurses Corner Section Advisor… Read MoreA Digital Leader Living In A Digital World
Article August 10, 2020The Madonna hit from the ‘80s, “I am a material girl living in a material world” crept into my subconscious when I was thinking about how we are each called… Read MoreFor Crisis Recovery, The Best Defense Is A Good Offense
Article August 10, 2020While the adage “The best defense is a good offense” is typically associated with military combat and sports (and is often attributed to Michael Jordan), it was first said by… 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 MoreFollow-Up Mental Health Visits Lower Among Those With Substance Addiction
Article August 3, 2020Follow-up mental health visits, within 14 days after emergency department contact, are lower among those with substance addiction than those with other mental health diagnoses. Approximately 40.2% of 57,797 individuals who… Read MoreVictimization, Discrimination & Suicide Risk In LGBTQ College Students
Article August 3, 2020LGBTQ college students may be especially vulnerable to suicide. It is the second leading cause of death among college students, and the lifetime risk of suicide attempt is markedly higher… 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 MoreMedication Adherence During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Podcast August 3, 2020Medication adherence has proven challenging for many individuals during the coronavirus pandemic. For all the convenience offered by virtual visits, they make it more difficult to administer injections or assess… Read MoreComorbid Relationship Effects On Psychosocial Functioning In Bipolar Disorder
Article August 3, 2020Impairments in psychosocial functioning are demonstrated in 30%–60% of adults with bipolar disorder. The majority of studies investigating the effect of comorbid mental health disorders and age at onset outcomes… Read MoreUse Of Technology In Mental Health: Role Of The Pharmacist
On-Demand Webinar July 28, 2020In a world of rapidly changing technology, health care is evolving to keep up. Pharmacists are in a key position to apply these digital tools. In this webinar presentation, Timothy… Read MoreThe Pandemic Could Lead To 75,000 Additional Deaths From Substance Misuse & Suicide Over 10 Years
Article July 27, 2020The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic could lead to approximately 75,000 additional deaths over the next decade from both alcohol and drug misuse, and suicide. The number of excess… Read MoreCollect The Data, Connect The Dots To Value
Article July 27, 2020One key tool for executive teams planning for recovery after this crisis period is having the metrics to make the right decisions – think of this data in three domains.… Read MoreFactors Associated With Violent Suicide Attempts In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Article July 27, 2020Bipolar disorder has been categorized as one of the top 10 most disabling conditions in the world, and among those afflicted with the disease, one of the leading causes of… Read MoreCOVID-19 Basics: What Pharmacy Personnel Need to Know During the COVID-19 Crisis
Downloadable Resource July 22, 2020As an essential healthcare provider, being informed on the most current information about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is critically important. There are steps you can take to make sure… 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 MorePopulation Health: Clinical & Administrative Implications
On-Demand Webinar July 21, 2020Optimizing both population health and individual patient care will require major changes in how health care is delivered, starting with a systemic focus. In this webinar, three expert panelists from… 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 MoreNew Roles For A Pharmacist Near You
Article July 20, 2020We are 13 weeks into the pandemic crisis. For executives of health and human service organizations, the question is how to make the “crisis normal” work and pivot to a… Read MoreNCQA Adjusts HEDIS Quality Measures Due To COVID-19 Pandemic-Driven Telehealth Surge
Article July 20, 2020On June 5, 2020, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced adjustments to 40 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures to support the use of telehealth during… Read MoreInnovations In New Payment Models: A Look At State Examples Of Value-Based Payments
On-Demand Webinar July 14, 2020The health care economy continues to shift from the fee-for-service model that has been in existence for decades to value-based payment. While many forms of value-based models are being trialed… 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 MorePrivacy & Security In Digital Health
Video July 6, 2020In this presentation, Dr. Mona Sobhani, PhD, Director of Research and Operations USC Center for Body Computing, Los Angeles, California, discusses the importance of privacy and security of health information,… Read MoreU.N. Warns Of Global Mental Health Crisis Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Article July 6, 2020On May 13, 2020, the United Nations (UN) issued a warning that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic could create a global mental health crisis. The UN released this warning,… Read MoreMedicare Will Require Hospitals To Adopt The Hybrid Hospital-Wide 30-Day Readmission Measure By 2023
Article July 6, 2020The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will require hospitals to adopt the Medicare Hybrid Hospital-Wide 30-Day Readmission (HWR) measure by 2023, and will begin a mandatory measurement period… Read MoreBipolar Section Advisor Perspective On The COVID-19 Pandemic An Interview With Dr. Joseph Goldberg
Interview June 29, 2020As the immediate crisis of the pandemic has now evolved into a chronic state of uncertainty, Dr. Joseph F. Goldberg and Dr. Dri Wang discuss the role of mental providers… 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 MorePsychological First Aid By Nurses, For Nurses: A Conversation With Alan “Tony” Amberg
Video June 22, 2020Nurses are incredibly resilient, but the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed significant challenges to those in the profession. Alan “Tony” Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PsychU’s Nurses Corner Section Advisor, proposes… Read MoreThe Global Impact Of The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic On Mental Health & Suicide
On-Demand Webinar June 18, 2020In this webinar, psychiatrist Roger S. McIntyre discusses with Senior Medical Science Liaison Kimberly Lonergan the psychological impact of COVID-19 on those with and without psychiatric illnesses. Dr. McIntyre speaks… 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 MoreFew MLTSS Program Contracts Assess Or Reassess The Well-Being Of Their Members’ Family Caregivers
Article June 15, 2020According to a recent analysis, few managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) program contracts assess or reassess the well-being of their members’ family caregivers. Of the 31 programs evaluated, seven… Read MoreHumana & National Quality Forum Say New Value-Based Payment Models Should Include Social Risks
Article June 15, 2020As payers move toward population-based payment models, the National Qualify Forum (NQF) and Humana believe that the models should evaluate both social risk and clinical risk to acknowledge the interdependence… 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 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 MoreDigital Endpoints & Medication Optimization
Video June 1, 2020In 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 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 MoreSocial Determinants Of Health & Peer Support: Playing A Role In Mental Health Treatment & Recovery During The COVID-19 Pandemic
On-Demand Webinar May 28, 2020Living and working during pandemic is stressful—the uncertainty, the anxiety, the isolation. All take a toll on physical and mental health. But also exerting an effect are the social determinants… Read MoreThe Jail/Prison System & Mental Health: A Discussion On The Stigma & Challenges Faced On Re-Entry To Society
On-Demand Webinar May 26, 2020Many individuals incarcerated have a serious mental illness; indeed, there are more mentally ill people in the jail/prison system than in the hospital. Inmates with mental illness remain in jail… 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 More35.1% Of U.S. Workers Report Work-Related Health Problems
Article May 25, 2020About 35.1% of workers in the United States as of 2018 experienced work-related health problem. The most common problem was back pain, which affected about 19.4%. About 14.7% said they… 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 MoreCMS Issues SNF Policy Changes For FY 2021; Projects Aggregate Payments To SNFs Will Rise By 2.3%
Article May 25, 2020The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) project that aggregate payments to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will rise by 2.3% during federal fiscal year (FY) 2021, according to statements… Read MoreHormones & Depression: What We Know & What Is On The Horizon
Video May 25, 2020It is an exciting time for the field of psychiatry and general neuroscience. In the past few decades, there has been an increased understanding of the varied pathological processes leading… 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 MoreNational COVID-19 Death Statistics Show Racial Impact Disparity
Article May 25, 2020National statistics on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths in 18 states as of April 21, 2020 indicate a racial disparity, based on data from jurisdictions with more than 100 deaths… Read MoreManaging Mental Health During & In The Aftermath Of A Pandemic
On-Demand Webinar May 21, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted significant effects on mental health. The prescription of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications has increased, as have calls to the National Suicide Prevention hotline. In this… Read MoreThe Effect Of A National Pandemic On The Patient With Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar May 19, 2020Join Dr. Joseph Goldberg and Dr. Terence Ketter for a wide-ranging discussion with Dri Wang, PharmD, a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Otsuka Pharmaceutical and Development, Inc., of the effect… Read MoreNational Quality Forum Endorses Four Behavioral Health Measures
Article May 18, 2020National Quality Forum recently endorsed four behavioral health quality measures. The measures address maximum hours of physical restraint use or seclusion, and separately address timeliness of follow-up after an emergency… Read MoreThe Psychological Impact Of COVID-19 On Health Care Workers At Tongji Hospital In Wuhan
Article May 18, 2020Note from the original article posting: “This article is a preprint and has not been peer-reviewed. It reports new medical research that has yet to be evaluated and so should not be… 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 MoreThe Role Of Nurses In Reducing Stigma Associated With Mental Health Conditions
On-Demand Webinar May 12, 2020Nurses are uniquely qualified to educate and inform others, provide support, and take specific action to reduce stigmatizing practices and attitudes. In this webinar, Alan “Tony” Amberg, MS, MSN, APRN,… 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 MoreNavigators Cut Emergency Visits & Hospitalization For High-Risk Health Care Consumers
Article May 11, 2020Health care navigators, or “patient navigators,” cut emergency visits and hospitalization for high-risk health care consumers, according to an analysis of a navigator program implemented by Texas Tech University Health… 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 MoreTechnology & Adherence: Pharmacist Perspectives On Applicability & Implementation
Video May 11, 2020Pharmacists can monitor medication adherence in several ways, in addition to traditional pill counting. Drs. Megan Ehret and Nathaniel Rickles discuss new innovations in technology that can be used to… 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 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 MoreJoint Commission Releases New Enhanced Addiction Standards For Behavioral Health
Article May 4, 2020On March 12, 2020, the Joint Commission released eight new addiction treatment standards for accredited behavioral health organizations. The new standards go into effect as of July 1, 2020. The… Read MoreBalancing Act: Preventing Burnout & Establishing Wellness For Health Care Professionals
Interview May 4, 2020In this interview, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the balancing act we all face to perform at our highest level, both personally and professionally, while avoiding the obstacle of burnout. He… 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 MorePeople With Chronic Pain Using Medical Cannabis Reduced Opioid Use Despite No Changes In Pain Scores
Article May 4, 2020About 76% of people with chronic pain who were taking opioids and were able to reduce the opioid dose three months after starting medical marijuana, according to a study conducted… Read MoreHumana Medicare Advantage Plans To Pay Providers To Address Social Determinants Of Health
Article May 4, 2020On March 4, 2020, Humana announced it had launched a Medicare Advantage value-based program (VBP) focused on addressing member social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity, social isolation,… Read MoreSubstance Use Disorder Amid Pandemic
Article April 27, 2020“Ninety meetings in 90 days”: This is one mantra repeated to and by many individuals early in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). Regular attendance at peer-run meetings offered by… Read MoreBalancing Act: Preventing Burnout For Health Care Professionals During The Coronavirus Pandemic & Times Of Crisis
Interview April 27, 2020In this interview, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the balancing act we all face to perform at our highest level, both personally and professionally, while avoiding the obstacle of burnout. He… Read MoreHHS Awards $1.3 Billion To Health Centers For COVID-19 Response, Can Be Used For Telehealth
Article April 27, 2020On April 8, 2020, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1.3 billion to health centers funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide… Read MoreLaw Enforcement Using Electronic Health Data To Aid In Physician Investigations
Article April 27, 2020Law enforcement requested consumer electronic health data from a software vendor in 2019 to aid investigations against physicians who had allegedly inappropriately prescribed controlled substances for alleged “pill mills.” Search… Read MoreSpry Health Launches Loop Signal Remote Monitoring Service To Reduce Avoidable Emergency Department Visits By People At-Risk, Confirmed, Or Suspected For COVID-19
Article April 27, 2020On March 20, 2020, Spry Health launched Loop Signal, a service to help clinical professionals remotely monitor consumers with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 or who have health conditions putting them… Read MoreCDC Issues Interim Workplace Safety Practices For Critical Infrastructure Workers Exposed To COVID-19
Article April 27, 2020On April 8, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued interim workplace safety practices for critical infrastructure workers with potential exposure to a person with suspected or… Read MoreSubstance Use & The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: A Conversation With The Experts
On-Demand Webinar April 23, 2020The COVID-19 crisis may be having a profound impact on the mental health of individuals worldwide. For those living with a substance use disorder, this crisis presents unique challenges, among… Read MoreMedication 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, 2020Digital Tools For Mental Health
Video April 20, 2020Telepsychiatry: Implementation & Best Practices
Video April 20, 2020Dr. Mehdi Qalbani discusses his experience providing telepsychiatry in the Information Age. Topics include regulatory concerns, practice guidelines, and web-side manner when working remotely. Mehdi Qalbani, MD, MSPH, is the… Read MorePerspectives 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 MoreMichigan To Create A Statewide 24/7 Mental Health Hotline
Article April 20, 2020On January 28, 2020, Michigan enacted Public Act 12 of 2020 (formerly House Bill 4051), which calls for creation of a statewide mental health hotline – the Michigan Crisis and… Read MorePrimary Care Physician Practices Needed A Median Of 8.2 Months To Report Electronic Clinical Quality Measures
Article April 20, 2020Primary care physician (PCP) practices reporting on electronic clinical quality measures (eCQM) for an evidence-based cardiovascular care approach took a median of 8.2 months to submit data. The practices participated… Read MoreAlmost 50% Of Hospitals Use Information Received Electronically From Outside Their Health System
Article April 20, 2020In 2018, about 46% of hospitals reported engaging in all four domains of interoperability (sending, receiving, querying and integrating data from external sources). The percentage of hospitals nationally engaging in… Read MoreBlueCross BlueShield & Value Network Partner To Start Behavioral Health Value-Based Payment In Western New York
Article April 20, 2020On February 27, 2020, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York (BCBSWNY) announced that it entered into a value-based reimbursement (VBR) arrangement with Value Network, LLC, IPA, a network of behavioral… Read More25% Of Provider Organizations Have Revenue Tied To Value-Based Payments
Article April 18, 2020As of September 2019, approximately 25% of provider organization revenue was via a value-based payment (VBP) arrangement; however the amount of revenue linked to VBP arrangements varied by organization type.… Read MoreImplementing Technology Into The Management Of Patients With Mental Health Disorders: Resources
Video April 14, 2020As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many clinicians are turning to digital tools to engage or manage patients who are quarantined, under stay-at-home mandates, or practicing social distancing. Implementing… 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 MorePatient & Family Guide To The CANMAT & ISBD Guidelines On The Management Of Bipolar Disorder
Downloadable Resource April 13, 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 MoreWell Being Trust Urges Changes To U.S. Behavioral Health Policy To Improve Assessment & Access To Care
Article April 13, 2020To improve behavioral health in the United States, Well Being Trust recommends that policymakers adopt a new framework with five engagement points to increase the frequency of behavioral health assessments… Read MoreImpact Of COVID-19 On Mental Health Care: Perspectives From A Psychiatrist & Primary Care Provider On Access & Treatment
On-Demand Webinar April 8, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic will permanently change mental health treatment, agree Drs. Madhukar Trivedi and Sloan Manning, a psychiatrist and a primary care physician, respectively. Whether that treatment occurs in a… Read MoreTelemedicine In The Treatment Of Substance Use Disorder: Clinical & Payer Implications
Article April 7, 2020Telemedicine in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder: Clinical and Payer Implications PsychU interviewed Deborah Adler, senior associate at OPEN MINDS, for her take on the clinical and payer implications… Read MoreTelemedicine In The Treatment Of Substance Use Disorder
Article April 6, 2020Some 21 million people in the United States have a substance use disorder (SUD) related to their use of alcohol, opioids, or other drugs. From 1999 to 2016, the rate… Read MoreA Snapshot Of Telemedicine In One State: Clinical & Payer Implications
Article March 30, 2020Jane Guo, MBA, PharmD, is a Managed Market Liaison, Northeastern Region, with Otsuka. Her career started in retail pharmacy. She then moved over to managed care at Express Scripts as… Read MoreMixicity In Depression
Video March 30, 2020Researching depressive mixed states of bipolar depression and major depressive disorder began in the late nineteenth century in Europe and mid-twentieth century in the United States. Depressive mixed state refers… 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 MoreImpact 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 MoreIntegrating Behavioral Care At A Nurse-Led Clinic
Article March 23, 2020What is the ideal way to provide behavioral health care in a locale where stigma against it runs deep? Integrate behavioral health care into primary care, collocate its delivery with… 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 MoreTelepsychiatry-Enabled Perinatal Integrated Care Improves Consumer Access & Engagement With Behavioral Health
Article March 23, 2020The first-known telepsychiatry-enabled model of perinatal integrated care resulted in a 100% perinatal/postpartum depression screening rate, and a higher than expected treatment engagement rate. About 19% of the mothers screened… Read MoreNew Federal Coronavirus Bill Waives Medicare Telehealth Restrictions
Article March 16, 2020Federal legislation signed into law on March 6, 2020 to address national preparation and response to 2019-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) includes provisions that waive Medicare restrictions on telehealth for care related… Read 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 MoreSubstance Abuse, Mental Illness The Largest Predictors Of Frequent ED Use
Article March 9, 2020The Affordable Care Act (ACA) OF 2010 was the largest expansion of health services in the United States in more than 50 years. Twenty million adults obtained health insurance under… Read MoreTrends In Mental Health Treatment & Psychological Distress: How Related?
Article March 3, 2020The opioid use crisis. Rising suicidality. Greater treatment by antidepressants and other psychotropic medications. An increased utilization of mental health care services. The signs point to a mental health crisis.… Read MoreDigital Health Sensors For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020Can Early Intervention’s Effect On Lifetime Costs Of Serious Mental Illness Be Measured?
Article March 2, 2020Serious mental illness (SMI) is a disabling condition—and because it develops early in life, it brings with it a lifetime of costs. But while researchers have long believed that early… Read MoreMedication Adherence Technology For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020Telepsychiatry In Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020The CHOICE–D Patient & Family Guide To Depression Treatment
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020The information in this guide is drawn from The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2016 Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Major Depressive Disorder, published… Read MoreClinical Decision Support System For Mental Healthcare: Potential Benefits & Guidelines
Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020A Prescription For Pharmacist Intervention
Article March 2, 2020Despite 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 MoreOptimizing Clinical & Mental Health Provider Performance
On-Demand Webinar February 26, 2020Mental health providers may detect a small portion of their patients who experience increased symptom severity.1 Implementing symptom-rating scales to monitor outcomes helps promote communication and may provide objective data… Read MoreLeveraging Digital Technology For Better Mental Health Care
Article February 17, 2020Despite 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: a lack of access for… Read MoreFollow-Up Q&A With Dr. Sloan Manning & Paul Gionfriddo – Giving Mental Illness A Voice: Patient Perspectives On Self-Disclosure & Stigma
Interview February 17, 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 MoreHazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Resolution 2020 Held On New Year’s Eve
Article February 17, 2020Inspired by the growing sober-curious cultural trend, The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis and two non-profit partners threw a unique New Year’s Eve party for people who want to celebrate alcohol-free,… Read MoreFactors Influencing Who Benefits From Cognitive Remediation Therapy
Article February 17, 2020Cognitive remediation therapy has proven effective at ameliorating some of the cognitive deficits common in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, leading to improvements in attention, memory, executive function, and social cognition.… 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 MoreMental Health America: Bell Seal For Workplace Mental Health
Article February 10, 2020Employees want workplaces that are stable, supportive, and less stressful. Employers want employees who are engaged, productive, and loyal. By implementing policies and practices that support employee well-being, employers can… Read MoreHow Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?
Article February 10, 2020Traditionally, bipolar disorder type II (BDII) has been thought to be less severe—and less disabling—than bipolar disorder type I (BDI). Experts believe this characterization might be attributed to the fact… Read MoreFoundations & Future Plans For Precision Medicine In The Treatment Of GAD
Article February 10, 2020Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a broad disorder marked by uncontrollable worry that affects daily life for at least six months. It is considered a chronic condition and is marked… Read MoreQ&A: When An Eating Disorder Resolves, What Happens With Its Behavioral Comorbidities?
Article February 10, 2020PsychU spoke with Rachel Self, Ph.D., about a 2019 article in the journal Comprehensive Psychiatry entitled “Eating Disorder Recovery Is Associated with Absence of Major Depressive Disorder and Substance Use… 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 MoreUnderstanding & Managing Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Interview February 3, 2020Dr. Croft provides insight into civilian medical and mental health service providers treating veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Croft covers common misconceptions, presenting symptoms, and current evidence-based treatments… Read MorePainting A Broader Picture: Cognitive Remediation As A Nonpharmacologic Option For Treating Secondary Symptom Targets In Schizophrenia
Article February 3, 2020Both schizophrenia’s positive symptoms (e.g., psychosis and hallucination) and negative symptoms (e.g., blunted affect and anhedonia) create substantial burdens for patients, caregivers, and society by limiting cognitive and social functioning.… Read MoreChallenges Evaluating Engagement In Mental Health Mobile Apps
Article February 3, 2020Smartphones are nearly ubiquitous features of modern American life. Findings from a January 2018 Core Trends Survey from the Pew Research Center illustrates this fact: 78% of the American adults… Read MoreInnovations In Mental Health Service Delivery & Implications For Providers
Podcast January 28, 2020New technologies, changing reimbursements, and corporate consolidations are amongst the many drivers evolving the health care landscape.1 During this webinar archive, the speakers discuss strategies for future sustainability in an… Read MoreInnovations In Mental Health Service Delivery & Implications For Providers
On-Demand Webinar January 28, 2020New technologies, changing reimbursements, and corporate consolidations are amongst the many drivers evolving the health care landscape.1 During this webinar archive, the speakers discuss strategies for future sustainability in ever-changing… Read MoreSuccess With VBR: What Provider Organization Execs Should Consider
Article January 27, 2020Making the new gainsharing, value-based partnerships between health plans and provider organizations work requires changes from both parties, and a clear understanding of what success requires. This discussion was prompted by… Read MoreDepression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) “I’m Here” Initiative
Article January 27, 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. “One out… Read MoreMaking VBR A Success: What Health Plans Can Do
Article January 27, 2020Adoption of value-based reimbursement (VBR) models is glacial—slow to occur but changing the delivery system in its wake. It’s an issue we’ve written about before — VBR @ Scale—Changes Required,… 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 MoreTelemedicine Provision: One State As A Case Study
Article January 27, 2020Telemedicine has a lot of positives. It expands access at a time when there is a growing shortage of providers, particularly in some specialties such as psychiatry. It can be… 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 MoreProving Your Unique Value To Payers: Data Speaks Louder Than Words
Article January 20, 2020“Show don’t tell” is one of the first lessons journalists learn and one that’s increasingly applicable to executives of health care organizations. The increasing use of value-based contracts is changing… 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 MoreTelepsychiatry: Implementation & Best Practices
Article January 20, 2020Dr. Mehdi Qalbani discusses his experience providing telepsychiatry in the Information Age. Topics include regulatory concerns, practice guidelines, and web-side manner when working remotely. Mehdi Qalbani, MD, MSPH, is the… Read MoreTelehealth Lessons Learned
Article January 20, 2020Adding telehealth services becomes an attractive solution as provider organizations are held to access-to-care metrics in value-based reimbursement contracts (see Telehealth Gains Popularity—Telehealth Budgets Don’t). And since the feds have… Read MoreExpanding Your Integration Reach With Chronic Disease Mgmt & SDOH
Article January 20, 2020All paths in the health and human services field seem to lead to more integrated consumer care coordination. Yet participating in integrated systems of care is a very real (and… Read MoreDaily Cannabis Use Results In 50% Lower Odds Of Using Illicit Opioids Among Those With Chronic Pain
Article January 20, 2020Daily cannabis use lowers the odds by 50% that a consumer will use illicit opioids among those with chronic pain, compared to those who do not use cannabis. However, those… Read MoreChallenges & Opportunities For Comorbid Substance Use Disorder & Major Depressive Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 15, 2020There are approximately 8.5 million adults living in the United States with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD).1 During this PsychU presentation, the speakers describe the impact of… Read MoreChallenges & Opportunities For Comorbid Substance Use Disorder & Major Depressive Disorder
Podcast January 15, 2020There are approximately 8.5 million adults living in the United States with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD).1 During this PsychU presentation, the speakers describe the impact of… Read MoreWorkplace Mental Health Programs Drive Significant ROI
Article January 6, 2020Workplace mental health programs drive significant return-on-investment (ROI). Workplace mental health programs at seven large Canadian companies earned a median ROI of $1.62 for every Canadian dollar (CA) invested after… Read MorePrioritizing Innovation: It’s About Discipline & Thinking Creatively To Solve Challenges
Article January 6, 2020Innovation is a buzzword that comes up frequently with health and human service executives, but it seems to be the exception rather than the rule in the market, which needs… Read MoreMedicare Enrolling Opioid Treatment Programs For New Bundled Payment Program
Article December 23, 2019On November 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began enrolling opioid treatment programs (OTPs) as Medicare provider organizations to receive payment for a new Medicare addiction… Read MoreAbsence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery From Eating Disorder
Article December 23, 2019Those 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 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 MoreNQF Recommendations For Social Determinants Includes Standardized Measures & Value-Based Payment
Article December 16, 2019The National Quality Forum (NQF) has recommended policy alignment, payment innovation, and standardizing data collection in effort to address social determinants of health (SDOH). NQF is a non-profit, nonpartisan, membership-based… Read MoreInnovative Approaches In Expanding Access To Behavioral Health Care
Article December 11, 2019Multiple factors continue to drive health plan, health care providers, and other stakeholders to find innovative ways to expand access to behavioral health, inclusive of substance use disorder treatment services.… Read MoreCrossing The Social Determinants Divide
Article December 9, 2019A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that social determinants are a major impediment to managing care for high-cost Medicaid beneficiaries. The biggest impediments include a… Read MoreSubstance Use Disorder Raises Risk Of Death After Valve Surgery For Heart Infection
Article December 9, 2019People with substance use disorder were 2.41 times more likely to die after undergoing valve surgery for endocarditis than people without substance use disorder. In a group of 228 people… Read MoreUnsheltered Homeless Far More Likely To Report Significant Health Concerns Than Sheltered Homeless
Article December 9, 2019Unsheltered homeless individuals are far more likely to report significant health concerns than sheltered homeless individuals. Approximately 50% of unsheltered people reported having a combination of a physical health condition,… 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 MoreMedicare Beneficiaries In UHC Plans Who Saw High-Value Physicians Had 21% Lower Spending
Article November 25, 2019In 2018, Medicare beneficiaries over age 65 with UnitedHealthcare commercial insurance who saw high-value physicians for more than 75% of their care had about 21% lower risk-adjusted spending compared to… Read MoreSocial Factors Are Primary Impediments To Managing Care For High-Cost Medicaid Beneficiaries
Article November 25, 2019Social factors are primary impediments to managing care for high-cost Medicaid beneficiaries. These factors create barriers that impede beneficiary participation in care management services, creating challenges for states trying to… Read MoreStates Use Seven Strategies To Reduce Synthetic Opioid Overdoses
Article November 18, 2019The 11 states with the highest death rates from synthetic opioids (Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia) use seven strategies… Read MorePositive Childhood Experiences Linked To Lower Likelihood Of Adult Depression & Poor Mental Health
Article November 18, 2019People who reported more positive childhood experiences such as supportive family interactions, caring relationships with friends, and connections in the community had a lower likelihood of adult depression or poor… Read MoreMaking Trauma-Informed Care A Scalable Reality
Article November 4, 2019Trauma gets a lot of attention in health and human services. We know that one in six adults have four or more adverse childhood experiences (see Prevalence of Adverse Childhood… 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 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 MoreAMA 2020 CPT Code Update Includes Six New Digital Health Codes
Article October 28, 2019Six new codes for digital health services are included in the American Medical Association (AMA) updates for the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. The new codes allow health… Read MoreTackling Opioid Addiction: A Case Study With Shatterproof & Kolmac Clinic
On-Demand Webinar October 22, 2019In 2017, there were approximately 48,000 individuals who died from an opioid-related overdose.1 Dr. George Kolodner discusses how the Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers, the nation’s first intensive outpatient treatment facility… Read MoreValue-Based Payment Models May Shift The Primary Care Staffing Mix
Article October 14, 2019As the primary care industry moves toward value-based payment (VBP), primary care practices participating in risk-based models will need additional staff who offer a richer skill mix. The additional skills… Read MoreVirtual Physical Rehabilitation Is As Effective As In-Person Services
Article October 14, 2019Virtual physical rehabilitation, facilitated by at-home video sessions and device-based apps, is as effective as in-person physical rehabilitation. At the end of a 12-week trial, there was also no differences… Read MoreA Clinical Discussion Of Mixed States In Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar October 8, 2019Mixed states in Bipolar Depression entail simultaneous occurrence of both manic and depressive symptoms.1 In the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the previous… Read MoreStressful Life Experiences Among Middle-Aged Women Linked To Greater Cognitive Decline
Article October 7, 2019Stressful life experiences are linked to greater memory decline later in life among middle-aged women, but not men. For women, experiencing more recent stressful life events, but not traumatic events,… Read MoreThe Interplay Between The Gut Microbiome, Inflammation, Reproductive Hormones, & Mood Disorders
On-Demand Webinar October 1, 2019The role of immunity has evolved alongside human development.1 Society has shifted from a transient, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to stagnant, modern-day communities. This change adversely impacted mortality, stress, and immunity. Furthermore,… Read MoreSAMHSA Proposes Changes To Addiction Treatment Privacy Rules
Article September 30, 2019On August 22, 2019, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced a proposed rule to make changes to health record privacy for addiction treatment. The rule… Read MoreThe Top Health Plan Digital Health Tools
Article September 30, 2019Provider organization executive teams will face some important decisions over the next five years regarding tech investments. The issue is that there are so many tech products—and every organization (no… Read MoreThe VBR Mandate – Medicaid Requirements On The Increase
Article September 30, 2019There are many factors driving the increased use of value-based reimbursement. Payers are facing cost pressures and as a result are focusing on driving better value through integrated care. Competition… Read MoreSuicide Stratification Risk Models & The Role Of Pharmacists In Suicide Education & Prevention
On-Demand Webinar September 25, 2019Traditionally, pharmacists provide medication education and monitor side effects of patients. In a recent study exploring pharmacist comfort in the area of suicide education, most pharmacists expressed an interest in… Read MoreHow Health Plans Are Increasingly Focused On The Social Determinants Of Health
Article September 23, 2019Behavioral health provider organizations have long understood that biopsychosocial factors have a significant impact on behavioral health. In 1943, the humanist psychologist Abraham Maslow introduced the concept of a hierarchy… Read MoreBuilding A Trauma-Informed Network—One Health Plan’s Approach
Article September 23, 2019The effects of trauma have been in the headlines too much over the past few weeks. Most recently, trauma from mass shootings to trauma from neighborhood gun violence. Likewise, the… Read MoreKentucky Department Of Corrections Launches SOAR Recovery Aftercare Program
Article September 23, 2019On August 14, 2019, the Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) announced the launch of the Supporting Others in Active Recovery (SOAR) aftercare program for inmates in recovery. SOAR offers a… Read MoreAddiction By The Numbers
Article September 23, 2019How should addiction treatment programs be evaluated? That was the focus of the session, Quality Measurement In Addiction Treatment: Advancing Adoption Of Best Practices, at The 2019 OPEN MINDS Management… Read MoreCurrent Insights Into Population Health Management Value-Based Models In Managing High Risk – High Cost Patients
On-Demand Webinar September 19, 2019In this webinar, Monica Oss, M.S., and Paul Duck from OPEN MINDS discuss the current state of population health in the United States. They also discuss how data analytics are utilized by… Read MoreHave You Mastered These 4 Financial Management Skills For VBR?
Article September 16, 2019There are many elements to “organizational readiness” for this shift in reimbursement. OPEN MINDS Senior Associate Ken Carr provided a deep dive into that subject during a recent presentation. During the session,… Read MoreHow Do You Measure Access?
Article September 16, 2019Why is access such a major priority for health plans? Improving access to care promotes better consumer engagement, increases consumer satisfaction, and results in better positive clinical and financial outcomes.… 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 MorePreventing Suicide in the Clinical Setting: Reasons for Hope
On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2019Worldwide, nearly 800,000 people die of suicide each year.1 In this webinar, effective suicide prevention strategies, such as placing a focus on more sensitively identifying when a patient’s suicide risk… Read MoreProposed Roles Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses
Video September 9, 2019Dr. Gwen Morris examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses. She first investigates an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry. Then, she demonstrates how malfunctioning cortical circuits can influence… Read MoreConnecticut Mental Health Parity Law Opens Access For Medications To Treat Addiction
Article September 9, 2019On July 8, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed mental health parity legislation that prohibits mandatory step therapy and prior authorization for prescription drugs prescribed for the treatment of addiction… Read MoreUnder Kentucky Medicaid Work Requirements, About 15% Of Non-Exempt Beneficiaries Would Fail To Meet Criteria
Article September 9, 2019As of July 2018, about 14.7% of Kentucky Medicaid beneficiaries required to meet community engagement requirements established by the state’s stalled Helping to Engage and Achieve Long-Term Health (HEALTH) waiver… Read MoreBehavioral Health HEDIS® Measures: An Annual Update From NCQA©
On-Demand Webinar August 29, 2019The most-used tool in health care for improving performance is the Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS®). HEDIS® asks how often insurers provide evidence-based care to support more than 70… Read MoreThe Four-Part Checklist For VBR Success
Article August 26, 2019Many executive teams of specialty provider organizations are working to iron out preferred relationships with health plans – relationships that are most often anchored in some type of pay-for-performance or… Read MoreHow To Build Effective Programs That Meet Payers’ Focus On Social Determinants Of Health: Will The New Codes Pave The Way? (SDoH Series Part 2)
On-Demand Webinar August 20, 2019The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Social determinants of health (SDoH) as “The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. Variability in the population health drivers… Read MoreAverage Emergency Department Visit Cost Rose 176% In 10 Years For Employer-Sponsored Plans
Article August 12, 2019The average cost of an emergency department visit rose by 176% between 2008 and 2017, from $503 to $1,389. During this period, overall annual emergency department utilization did not change.… Read MoreThe 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 MoreIs ‘Harm Reduction’ On Your Radar?
Article August 5, 2019In 2016, when Donald Trump chose Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate, it unexpectedly brought harm reduction to the forefront of the news. In 2014, the state of… Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants: Impacting Health & Wellness Beyond Traditional Medicine (SDoH Series Part 1)
On-Demand Webinar July 29, 2019Social determinants of health (SDoH) – like socioeconomic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, social support networks, and access to health care – can have drastic impacts on individual… Read MoreCurrent Treatments & Challenges For Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder
Interview July 29, 2019Recently, Marla Moses, FNP, PMHNP, PsychU Primary Care Provider Section Editor & Owner of Moses Mental Health, sat down with Nicole Neugebauer, Ph.D., Senior Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical… Read MoreCognitive Behavioral Therapy For Psychosis: An Interview With Dr. Sally Riggs
Interview July 29, 2019Listen in as Dr. Sally E Riggs introduces you to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp). Dr. Riggs shares a brief overview of CBTp; what it is, who may help,… Read More2019 Trends In Behavioral Health: A Population Health Manager’s Reference Guide On The U.S. Behavioral Health Financing & Delivery System, 2nd Edition
Downloadable Resource July 28, 2019The Second Edition of Trends in Behavioral Health: A Population Health Manager’s Reference Guide on the U.S. Behavioral Health Financing & Delivery System (The Guide) provides information and insights into… Read MoreData & Decision Support For Suicide Assessment
Article July 15, 2019Suicide rates have increased by 33% between 1993 and 2017. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and the second leading cause of death among… Read MoreWhere Wellness & Prevention Fit In A Value-Based World
Article July 15, 2019In a recent piece on strategies for making the transition to value-based contracting for executives of bed-based provider organizations, Moving Health Care From Beds to Wellness, some interesting commentary was… Read MoreImplementing Measurement-Based Care—From Idea To Action
Article July 15, 2019A couple of months ago, we wrote about the lack of measurement-based care or the use of decision support tools and data to inform how consumers receive care. Measurement-based care… Read MoreNAATP Releases Addiction Treatment Quality Assurance Resources
Article July 15, 2019On April 29, 2019, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) announced the release of a foundational set of resources to raise the standards for addiction treatment. The 3… Read MoreDo You Have A SDH Screening Tool?
Article July 15, 2019Depression, alcohol dependency, risk of suicide, childhood trauma — clinical professionals and provider organizations employ a variety of assessment tools and standardized questions to screen consumers for the drivers of… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics & How to Give an Intramuscular Injection
Video July 12, 2019In an effort to support the growing number of professionals and diverse care settings where patients are able to receive a long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medication, nurse practitioners from the… Read MoreUsing Holistic Strategies To Improve Outcomes In Mood Disorders
On-Demand Webinar July 11, 2019Mood disorders are highly prevalent and a leading cause of disability in patients worldwide. Approved pharmacologic treatments are not adequate to provide full symptom relief in a significant portion of… Read MoreUse Of Digital Health Activity Trackers Linked To Better Medication Adherence
Article July 8, 2019People who use digital health activity trackers tend to be more adherent in taking medications prescribed for chronic health conditions. Those who tracked their activity through wearable devices and health… Read More28 Health Systems Participating In Medicaid Behavioral Health Transformation Project
Article July 8, 2019Hospital and health systems participating in the Medicaid Transformation Project, a national collaborative effort to transform health care and related social needs for Medicaid beneficiaries, are launching an initiative to… Read MoreBoston Medical Center Develops EHR Tool To Screen For Social Needs
Article July 1, 2019On May 16, 2019, Boston Medical Center (BMC) announced it had implemented a social determinants of health (SDoH) screener for primary care consumers in order to better identify and address… Read MoreConsumer Engagement Tech—No Reward Without Risk
Article July 1, 2019At The 2019 OPEN MINDS Consumer Engagement Technologies Summit two key issues were discussed—what consumers want and how to engage them. The first is increasingly important to strategic positioning as… Read MoreCognitive Function & Neuroprotection In Schizophrenia
On-Demand Webinar June 26, 2019Schizophrenia has a worldwide prevalence of approximately 1%.1 Individuals living with the disease often experience neurocognitive deficits, as well as poor memory and attention, which are considered core symptoms for… Read MoreOverdose Deaths In California Prisons Up 160% In Four Years
Article June 24, 2019Overdose deaths in California’s 36 correctional facilities increased by 160%, from 15 deaths in 2014 to 39 deaths in 2017. Emergency department visits and admissions for drug overdose increased 54%… Read MoreMedian Of Two Recovery Attempts Needed To Resolve Significant Drug Or Alcohol Problem
Article June 24, 2019Of individuals who have resolved a significant drug or alcohol problem in the United States, a median of two serious recovery attempts were needed for over half to achieve recovery.… Read MoreMoving Health Care From Beds To Wellness
Article June 24, 2019One of the big cultural changes happening in health care is moving from “volume” to “value” in reimbursement. The volume of services is still the focus of provider organization management… 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 MoreOpioid Use For Chronic Pain: Screening, Monitoring, & Interplay With Mental Health Conditions
Video June 17, 2019Hear from Jason Carter, Pharm.D., a Medical Science Liaison with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., as he explores the interrelation between chronic pain, opioid prescribing practices, and mental health… Read MoreThe Neurobiology Of Endocannabinoids
Video June 17, 2019Hear 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 MoreThe Neurobiology Of Opioids
Video June 10, 2019Hear 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 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 MoreMedicaid Expansion Results In Fewer Addiction-Related Deaths
Article June 10, 2019Medicaid expansion may have reduced the number of addiction-related deaths between 2014 and 2015. From 2002 through 2015, the national rate of addiction-related deaths was 21.15 per 100,000 population. During… Read MoreHow VBR Prioritizes Primary Care As The ‘Center’ Of Integration
Article June 3, 2019In March the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released draft value-based payment (VBP) performance measures for the state’s Medicaid managed care program (in California, the Medicaid program is… Read MoreWorld Health Organization Guidelines Recommend Conditional Use Of Digital Health Tools
Article June 3, 2019On April 17, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) released 10 recommendations on how countries can use digital health technology to improve health care services. Digital health technology includes health-related… Read MoreResources & Provider Strategies To Address The U.S. Opioid Crisis
Interview June 3, 2019Where can clinicians find resources about opioid use disorder and evidence-based practices for opioid prescribing? What role can a primary care provider play to combat the national crisis? Hear from… Read MoreLyft Launches Nationwide Low-Income Grocery Program
Article June 3, 2019The ride-sharing company Lyft is expanding its Grocery Access Program to provide rides for low-income families for grocery shopping trips to locations across the United States. The program is being… Read MoreMental Health Awareness & Advocacy: Perspectives From Dr. Debra Wentz, President & CEO Of NJAMHAA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. To gain insight into the journey that advocates take, the continued challenges that patients… Read MoreThe Continuing Challenge Of Stigma In Mental Health: An Interview With Kevin Einbinder, Vice President, Communications, Programs, & Chapter Relations at DBSA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. Hear from Kevin Einbinder from Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) as he shares his… Read MoreCelebrating 70 Years Of Mental Health Awareness With Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO, MHA
Interview May 28, 2019Throughout the month of May each year, the health care community celebrates mental health awareness month. We sat down with Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO of Mental Health America (MHA)… Read MorePain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ)
Downloadable Resource May 28, 2019The Pain Medication Questionnaire (PMQ) is a 26-item instrument designed to identify patients on a continuum from low to high risk for opioid misuse. The original study which validated the… 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 MoreNIH Launches $353 Million Effort To Cut Opioid Overdose Deaths
Article May 27, 2019On April 18, 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the start of a $353 million effort focused on reducing opioid deaths. The effort will test the immediate impact… Read MoreOpioid Clarity?
Article May 27, 2019The number of deaths due to opioids has shown no signs of diminishing—drug overdose deaths involving prescription opioids rose from 3,442 in 1999 to 17,029 in 2017 (see National Rate… Read MoreFive States To Pilot The Shatterproof Addiction Treatment Rating System
Article May 27, 2019On May 2, 2019, Shatterproof announced that West Virginia would be joining Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and New York as the fifth and final state to participate in a pilot of… 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 MoreWill Health Plan Backward Integration ‘Remake’ Specialty Care?
Article May 20, 2019“Backward integration.” This is a business strategy concept – “when a company expands its role to fulfill tasks completed by organizations in its supply chain.” In health care, we’re seeing… Read MoreIs It Suicide Risk Or Risk Of Psychiatric Illness? Re-Examining The Nature Of Sex-Specific Suicide Risk Factors
Article May 13, 2019Background & Purpose Suicide is a serious issue. Current statistics from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) indicate that suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the… Read MoreMDD Lifetime Occurrence For Women: Retrospective Analysis Indicates Adverse Adolescent Experiences Involving Emotional Neglect A Risk Factor
Article May 13, 2019Background & Purpose The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), also referred to as childhood maltreatment (CM), is associated with a wide… Read MoreNational Academies Identifies Barriers To Use Of Medications To Treat Opioid Use Disorder
Article May 13, 2019Three major barriers prevent broader use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders (OUD), according to an expert committee formed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.… Read MoreWhat’s Wrong With Patient Portals?
Article May 6, 2019Patient portals aren’t getting the traffic that they should. That was my takeaway from the report, “HHS Should Assess the Effectiveness of Its Efforts to Enhance Patient Access to and Use… Read MoreBehavioral & Physical Health Integration: Barriers & Best Practices
Interview May 6, 2019Integrated care isn’t a new concept. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, integrated care helps patients and providers by incorporating the multidisciplinary expertise of professionals together in treatment… Read MoreBenefits & Challenges Of Smartphone Use In Mental Health
On-Demand Webinar May 1, 2019Pew Research Center statistics indicate that 95% of Americans now own some type of cellphone, and that 77% are smartphones.1 Increases in digital adoption for residents in the U.S. certainly… Read MoreCalifornia Releases Proposed Medi-Cal Value-Based Payment Program Measures
Article April 29, 2019On March 7, 2019, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) released draft Medi-Cal value-based payment (VBP) performance measures. The measures are grouped into four domains, and each domain… Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry
On-Demand Webinar April 23, 2019The United States is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic, impacting health care providers across all specialties, including those working in primary care and psychiatry. In this presentation, Dr. Matthew Torrington… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A With Dr. Torrington – The Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry
Podcast April 23, 2019During this question and answer session, Dr. Matthew Torrington responds to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar, “The Opioid Crisis: Perspectives From Addiction Specialists In Primary Care & Psychiatry,” which… Read MoreBrief Risk Interview© (BRI)
Downloadable Resource April 22, 2019The Brief Risk Interview© (BRI) was developed as a protocol to determine potential patient risk of violating a treatment agreement related to prescription opioids and risk of future opioid misuse.… Read MoreAddressing The U.S. Opioid Epidemic: The Role Of The Primary Care Provider
Interview April 15, 2019According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), every day more than 130 individuals within the United States die from opioid overdose. The economic burden of prescription opioid abuse… Read More28% Of Opioid Deaths In Hennepin County, Minnesota Occurred With 12 Months Of Release From Jail
Article April 8, 2019About 28% of opioid overdose deaths in Hennepin County, Minnesota occurred among people who had been released from jail within the past 12 months. In 2015 and 2016, there were… Read MoreThe Why & The How Of Clinical Decision Support
Article March 25, 2019Last month I took on a difficult question—why has there been so little adoption of measurement-based care (see Why So Little Measurement-Based Mental Health Care?)? Response rate to treatment is 87%… Read MoreHumanizing Bipolar Disorder: An Interview With David Swain, MBA
Interview March 25, 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 MoreYour Organization Is Ready For VBR When …
Article March 18, 2019About 58% of specialty provider organizations are getting some revenue from value-based reimbursement agreements, and 9.3% have 20% or more of their revenue coming from VBR—a big change (see VBR @… Read MoreWomen Have 374.8 Opioid-Related Hospital Stays Per 100,000 Population
Article March 18, 2019In 2016, the rate of opioid-related stays among women was 374.8 per 100,000 population. During 2015, women had about 300 opioid-related hospital stays per 100,000 population. The 2016 rate increased… Read MoreVBR @ Scale—Changes Required
Article March 11, 2019At the first day of a recent institute, attendees spent the day focused on all things metrics—performance-based compensation, prepping for value-based reimbursement (VBR), key performance indicators, performance optimization, and much… Read MoreGender Differences In Depression
On-Demand Webinar March 7, 2019The prevalence of depressive disorders is higher in women than men. Why? Many factors are thought to contribute to the divergence, including biological and clinical presentations. Understanding these variances may… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Gender Differences In Depression
Article March 7, 2019This 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/gender-differences-in-depression/. On March 7, 2019,… Read MoreRASP: A Self-Report Tool For Relapse Risk In Patients Living With Schizophrenia
Interview March 4, 2019Schizophrenia affects roughly 1.1% percent of the U.S. population (3.4 million adults), with direct annual costs estimated at $47 billion. Schizophrenia is defined as a chronic, relapsing, and disabling disorder,… Read MoreNew York Medicaid Releases Revised 2019 Health & Recovery Plan VBP Quality Measure Set
Article March 4, 2019On December 12, 2018, the New York Department of Health (DOH) issued a quality measure set for its Medicaid Health and Recovery Plans (HARP). The HARPs are specialized Medicaid managed… Read MoreResilience: How Nature & Nurture Shape Us
On-Demand Webinar February 26, 2019Why any given experience should induce one person to adapt, while another is edged toward a maladaptive stress response that could ultimately lead to psychiatric illness, is not clearly understood.… Read MoreWhy So Little Measurement-Based Mental Health Care?
Article February 25, 2019The late Peter Drucker said, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” I think that is a statement that most managers would agree with. So my question—raised by… Read MoreShatterproof Launching Addiction Treatment Rating System
Article February 25, 2019On December 18, 2018, Shatterproof announced plans to launch a rating system for addiction treatment programs; the ratings will be available for use by the public, private payers, states, and… Read MoreHow Do Medicaid Directors Think About Quality, Budgets, & Innovation?
Article February 25, 2019I think that the executives managing Medicaid programs have one of the toughest jobs in the field. All the regulations, the state and federal political factors, the budget pressures, and… Read MoreTrauma Informed Care: Relevance In Primary Care & Mental Health Settings
Interview February 18, 2019In this interview, Dr. Bahr describes trauma informed care and why health care providers should be aware of and implement trauma informed practices. She also shares her perspective on the… Read MoreLong-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Screening, Utilization, & Effects: The RUHS Medical Center Case Study
Video February 18, 2019Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is an academic, tertiary care medical center and county safety-net facility operating a 77 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Riverside, California. In this short… Read MoreJoint Commission Requires Hospitals To Screen For Suicide Risk
Article February 11, 2019On November 29, 2018, in a revision to its National Patient Safety Goal, The Joint Commission announced that it will require hospitals to screen individuals being treated or evaluated for… Read MoreHealth Plan Relationship Building Skills Key To VBR Success
Article February 11, 2019As executive teams of specialty provider organizations look ahead to 2019, it appears that the shift to performance-based reimbursement will continue. The most recent change has been the new CMS… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Treatment Plan Collaboration: Understanding & Incorporating Caregiver, Peer Support, & Clinician Perspectives
Article February 7, 2019This 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/treatment-plan-collaboration-understanding-incorporating-caregiver-peer-support-clinician-perspectives/. On February 7, 2019,… Read MoreThe Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar January 22, 2019Definitions and classifications for mental disorders and symptomology from publications like the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) are helpful in assisting health care providers with diagnoses, treatment,… Read MoreWebinar Summary – The Art Of Clinical Assessment In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Article January 22, 2019This 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/the-art-of-clinical-assessment-in-patients-with-bipolar-disorder/. On January 22, 2019,… Read MoreTelepsychiatry: Benefits & Limitations In Clinical Practice
Video January 14, 2019In this short presentation, hear from Jake Behrens, MD, as he defines telemedicine and telepsychiatry, explores mental health care access and the impacts of technology on access, and discusses the… Read MoreShared Decision Making In Psychiatry: Fostering The Therapeutic Alliance In The Digital Age
On-Demand Webinar January 10, 2019Shared decision making is a patient engagement strategy in health care. Through this process, patients and their providers can exchange information, weigh treatment options, and make a decision that is… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Shared Decision Making In Psychiatry: Fostering The Therapeutic Alliance In The Digital Age
Article January 10, 2019This 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/shared-decision-making-psychiatry-fostering-therapeutic-alliance-digital-age/. On January 10, 2019,… Read MoreMoving Out Of Your Comfort Zone: The VBR Technology Continuum
Article January 7, 2019The adoption of new technology is an evolving process that is never quite finished—as the market changes, so do technology needs. The shift to more reimbursement based on performance or… Read MoreEight Effective Strategies Identified For Improving Workplace Mental Health
Article January 1, 2019Eight strategies have the potential for improving workplace mental health and reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, which refers to the productivity lost when workers are at work, but are physically ill… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: Suicide Risk Screening
Interview December 24, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MoreAccountable Care & The Complex Consumer
Article December 24, 2018Over the past couple of years accountable care organizations (ACOs) have become an increasingly important part of the evolution of health care delivery and financing. While the concept started with… Read MoreCancer Risk Factors In Young Adults: Do Mental Health Problems Play A Role?
Article December 17, 2018Background & Purpose Young adulthood is a time of life with unique developmental characteristics, including assuming responsibility for one’s health and health care. It is also a time during which… Read MoreThe Growing Role Of Peer Providers: Challenges & Positive Progress In The Changing Practice Environment
Article December 10, 2018Background & Purpose Peer providers are key components of the “recovery-oriented” model of care, which focuses on maintaining long-term recovery past acute crises through empowering and involving consumers in shaping… Read MoreLow-Income Adults In Medicaid Expansion States Report Better Access To Health Care
Article December 3, 2018Low-income adults, whether uninsured, covered by Medicaid, or covered by private health insurance, generally reported better access to health care in states that expanded Medicaid. In this context, low-income is defined… Read MoreSuicide Rates In The United States: Does Geography Matter?
Article December 3, 2018Background & Methodology After declining since 1986, the suicide rate in the United States has increased during 2000- 2015. Approximately 600,000 residents died by suicide between 1999 and 2015, making… Read MoreKey Findings From The PsychU 2018 National Suicide Forum
Article November 26, 2018Since its inception in 2014, Otsuka’s PsychU mental health community and knowledge center has offered a wealth of resources and information for mental health professionals including psychiatrists, case managers, nurses,… Read MoreCMS Awards 7 Agreements For Performance Measure Development For Medicare’s Quality Payment Program
Article November 26, 2018The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded seven contracts to develop performance measures for the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP). The new QPP measure development focuses on… Read MoreAddressing Acute Stress Reactions After Exposure To Trauma Or Crisis: Evidence For The SIX C Psychological First Aid Model
Article November 26, 2018Background & Purpose Natural disasters and mass casualty incidents are known to cause fear, anxiety, and a sense of threat in affected individuals. The stress experienced can be divided into… Read MoreIdentifying Underlying Behavioral Health Issues For Complex Consumers Is Key To A Successful Population Health Management Strategy
Article November 19, 2018Strategies to identify and address behavioral health conditions in covered populations has become increasingly prevalent in health plans. A recent survey, published in Trends In Behavioral Health: A Reference Guide… Read MoreHHS Awards More Than $1 Billion In Grants To Combat Opioid Crisis
Article November 12, 2018On September 19, 2018, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it awarded more than $1 billion in grants targeting opioid use disorder prevention and treatment. The… Read MoreFollow Up Q&A – Tackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To Engagement
Interview November 7, 2018During this question and answer session, William Wood and Deb Adler respond to unanswered questions from the PsychU webinar, “Tackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To… Read MoreTackling Behavioral Health Provider Shortages: Health Plan Strategies From Access To Engagement
On-Demand Webinar November 7, 2018Given the growing demand and shrinking availability of clinical professionals – both psychiatrists and allied health providers such as social workers and psychologists – health plans are challenged to assure timely access… Read MoreThe Use Of Psychopharmacology In Treatment For Depression In Pregnant & Nursing Women
Interview November 5, 2018In this interview, Jennifer Payne, MD, discusses common misconceptions surrounding the use of psychotropic medications to treat major depression or bipolar disorder in pregnant women or those who are nursing.… Read MoreHealth Plans Using Innovation, Collaboration To Address Quality Measures
Article November 1, 2018With nearly 90% of the U.S. population insured through managed care, there is fierce competition among health plans to demonstrate their members receive the highest quality of care. Consumers hoping… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: CIDI-3.0
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: WHO-5
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: YMRS
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: MADRS
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: The PHQ-9
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read MorePractical Application Of Tools For Measurement-Based Care: GAD-7
Interview October 29, 2018In this series of interviews, Sloan Manning, MD, discusses a variety of screening tools that may be used in primary care (or mental health) settings to screen for mental health… Read More3.4% Of Adults Have Co-Occurring Mental & Substance Use Disorders
Article October 22, 2018About 3.4% of adults, or approximately 8.5 million, in the United States have co-occurring mental and substance use disorders (SUDs). This is about 45.5% of adults with SUD, and about… Read MoreBipolar Disorder: The Role Of Community In Providing Behavioral Health Care Support
Interview October 17, 2018In this interview, Sloan Manning, MD, reviews a recent program at which he co-presented, which was held in Memphis, TN. The focus of the program was on bipolar disorder and… Read MoreEssentials Of Health Care Reimbursement: Understanding Payer Perspectives & Approaches To Value- Based Purchasing (Part 2 Of 5)
Video October 8, 2018In this presentation Jason Swartz, RPh, MBA, Managed Market Liaison on the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Field Medical Affairs Team, provides an overview of payer perspectives and approaches… Read MoreEssentials Of Health Care Reimbursement: The Evolution Of Health Insurance, Managed Care, & Value- Based Reimbursement (Part 1 Of 5)
Video October 8, 2018In this presentation Jane Guo, PharmD, MBA, Managed Market Liaison on the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Field Medical Affairs Team, provides an introduction to health care reimbursement, including… Read MoreIntegration, Interoperability & Consumer Engagement
Article September 17, 2018Any discussion in health and human services involves lots of talk about integrated systems and “interoperability”— see What’s In A Name?. But the key strategic issue for specialist organizations is… Read MoreCMS Deletes 18 Performance Measures From Quality & Value-Based Purchasing Programs
Article September 17, 2018The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has deleted 18 performance measures from four performance measurement programs. The four programs affected are the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR), Value-Based Purchasing… Read MoreWebinar Summary – The Aftermath Of Suicide: What Can Be Done & How Should We Talk About It?
Article September 10, 2018This 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/the-aftermath-of-suicide-what-can-be-done-how-should-we-talk-about-it/. If you or someone… Read MoreThe Aftermath Of Suicide: What Can Be Done & How Should We Talk About It?
On-Demand Webinar September 10, 2018Recent Center for Disease Control statistics indicate a 28% rise in suicide-related deaths between 1999-2016 in the United States. Suicide is currently the tenth leading cause of death in the… Read MoreFour Ps For Leading A VBR Evolution (Or Any Change)
Article September 4, 2018Be present. Be proactive. Be positive. Be prepared These are the “four Ps” of “change ready” executives according to Kimberly Pack, in her recent Forbes article, “How To Lead In… Read MoreAchieving Superior Quality Scores: How Health Plans Tailor Interventions Across Members & Markets
On-Demand Webinar August 29, 2018Health plans are continually working to measure quality, and reshaping behavioral health care delivery through initiatives aimed at improving outcomes, such as integrated care. However, implementing quality measures across different… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – A Psychiatrist’s Perspective
Interview August 16, 2018In this interview, hear from William Coryell, MD, the George Winokur Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, a Scientific Advisory Board Council member for… Read MoreSix Policy Domains Identified To Assure Equity In Value-Based Payment Arrangements For Underserved Populations
Article August 15, 2018Value-based care (VBC) can fail to account for differences in health needs among underserved populations—particularly in areas such as clinical guidelines, evaluation metrics, and risk adjustment. To assure equity in… Read MoreWebinar Summary – Measurement-Based Care in Psychiatry: Clinician & Administrative Perspectives
Article July 25, 2018This 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/measurement-based-care-psychiatry-clinical-administrative-perspectives/. On July 25, 2018,… Read MoreMeasurement-Based Care In Psychiatry: Clinical & Administrative Perspectives
On-Demand Webinar July 25, 2018Measurement-based care (MBC) can be an important component in effectively treating an individual with behavioral health needs by systematically measuring symptoms and responses to treatment. In this webinar, two experts… Read MoreThe Future Has Arrived For VBR
Article July 19, 2018“I can’t think of a recent conversation at Anthem that didn’t include value-based care. But, we can’t do value-based payment on an island. All insurance companies are interested in discussing… Read MoreVBR Jumping From Hospital-Centric ACOs To Community-Based Players
Article July 13, 2018The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) surprised me with their recent announcement of plans for direct value-based reimbursement of provider organizations—a direct provider organization contracting (DPC) model for… Read MoreThe Wellness Interventions For Life’s Demands (WILD-5) HERO Wellness Scale
Downloadable Resource July 12, 2018Wellness Interventions for Life’s Demands (WILD-5) Wellness Program is a unique, five-element mental wellness program focused on self-directed, daily interventions including physical exercise, mindfulness, sleep, improved social connectedness, and nutrition.… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – An Advocate’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018Listen in to this interview with Christine Moutier, MD, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as she shares her expert opinions on suicide prevalence and… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – A Psychologist’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018In this interview, hear from Julie Cerel, PhD, President of the American Association of Suicidology, Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, and Editorial Board… Read MoreSuicide Awareness & Prevention – An Ally’s Perspective
Interview July 10, 2018Listen in to this interview with Allen Doederlein, Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and PsychU Stigma Section Editor, as he shares his experiences… Read MoreThe Evolution Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Focus On Diagnostic, Evaluation, & Treatment Advances
On-Demand Webinar June 27, 2018During this webinar William Sauvé, MD, Regional Medical Director at Greenbrook TMS Neurohealth in Glen Allen, Virginia and Steven Szabo, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at… Read More9.3% Of Older Adults Were Below The Poverty Level In 2016
Article June 21, 2018Over 4.6 million (9.3%) of the 49.2 million older adults (defined as over age 65) in 2016 had household income below the federal poverty level (FPL). In 2016, the FPL… Read MoreClosing The Gaps In Preventive Care: Clinician Beliefs & Organizational Facilitators
Article June 20, 2018Background The disparity in life expectancy between the general population and individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) can be attributed in part to preventable chronic conditions, exacerbated by behavioral risk… Read MoreCrawl, Walk, Run To VBR
Article June 18, 2018Payers and health plans are pushing for reimbursement models that move away from fee-for-service and move to paying for “value.” At a recent institute, our health plan faculty members reiterated… Read MoreHealth Plan Population Health Management Strategies: How Policy Affects Serving Complex Members
On-Demand Webinar June 18, 2018Care for individuals with behavioral health conditions typically costs 2-3 times as much, on average, as care for individuals without a behavioral health condition. To address this rate of health… Read MoreThe Stigma Of Addiction Treatment Medication
Article June 13, 2018When I read last Sunday’s edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer, I was surprised that perceptions of addiction treatment hadn’t progressed further. The article, “People Taking Medication To Treat Opioid Addiction… Read MoreDebriefing After A Traumatic Event: Self-Care For Emergency Health Care Professionals
Podcast June 12, 2018Kim Lonergan, RN, MSN, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), has served as a nurse for 40 years, 26 of which were spent in… Read MoreRapid Return To The Emergency Department For Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment: How Often Does It Happen, & Why?
Article June 7, 2018Background & Methodology In the United States, emergency department (ED) visits due to mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) conditions have increased from an estimated 4-6% in 1992 to 12%… Read MoreThe Interplay Between Sleep & Bipolar Disorder
On-Demand Webinar June 5, 2018Sleep can be disrupted in all stages of bipolar disorder, including in euthymic patients, and may be a predictor of relapse. There is growing evidence that sleep disruption can affect… Read MoreOne Step At A Time (Or Several At Once): Improving Quality Measurement In Behavioral Health
Article June 1, 2018Background & Purpose Recent health reforms such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA / PPACA) and the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), along with endorsements by… Read MoreWebinar Summary – How Movies & Media Shape Our Perception Of Serious Mental Illness
Article May 31, 2018This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar, which is available on PsychU for all members free of charge. For full sourcing and polling results, please… Read MorePersonal Perspectives On Mental Health Awareness Month: An Interview With Rudy Moni, BA, CRSP
Interview May 24, 2018In this interview, Rudy Moni, BA, CRSP, a Peer Support Associate diagnosed with bipolar disorder, shares his thoughts on Mental Health Awareness Month with Becky Wong, MBA, PharmD, Medical Science… Read MoreMental Health Awareness For Major Depressive Disorder: An Interview With Madhukar Trivedi, MD
Interview May 21, 2018In this interview, Madhukar Trivedi, MD, PsychU Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Section Editor, Professor of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Director of the Center for Depression Research &… Read MoreAvoiding Burnout: Learning To Live & Work Well In Health Care
On-Demand Webinar May 17, 2018Health care professionals involved in the care of patients with mental health issues, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and others, are under an escalating amount of stress. This stress stems… Read MoreConsumer Transparency & VBR Changing Best Practice EHR Functionality
Article May 14, 2018When you talk to many clinical professionals, they talk about their electronic health record (EHR) as something that information “goes in” but rarely comes out of—an enterprise-wide electronic file box… Read MoreAddressing The Social Determinants Of Health With Income Assistance
Article May 14, 2018Last week we wrote about the importance of good nutrition for improving consumer outcomes and lowering the cost of care (see What Does The Farm Bill Have To Do With… Read More - Resource Library
