Spotlight March 2020 Archives

Factors Influencing Who Benefits From Cognitive Remediation Therapy

Article February 17, 2020

Cognitive 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 More

How Do Bipolar Disorder Type I & Type II Differ?

Article February 10, 2020

Traditionally, bipolar disorder type II (BDII) has been thought to be less severe—and less disabling—than bipolar disorder type I (BDI). Experts believe this characterization might be attributed to the fact… Read More

Foundations & Future Plans For Precision Medicine In The Treatment Of GAD

Article February 10, 2020

Generalized 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 More

Q&A: When An Eating Disorder Resolves, What Happens With Its Behavioral Comorbidities?

Article February 10, 2020

PsychU 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 More

Understanding & Managing Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Interview February 3, 2020

Dr. 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 More

Absence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery From Eating Disorder

Article December 23, 2019

Those 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 More

Cognitive Remediation: What Is the Impact of Peer Interaction?

Article December 2, 2019

Cognitive 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 More

On-Demand Webinar August 29, 2019

The 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 More

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Psychosis: An Interview With Dr. Sally Riggs

Interview July 29, 2019

Listen 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 More

Using Holistic Strategies To Improve Outcomes In Mood Disorders

On-Demand Webinar July 11, 2019

Mood 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 More

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