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Events
PsychU events are designed to provide a platform for discussion and a place to share knowledge and ideas about the latest information on mental health treatment. From online web briefings, to live events taking place throughout the country, PsychU events provide opportunities to learn about best practices in treatment, innovative ideas from other clinicians, management and operations advice, and the latest industry trends effecting the delivery of mental health services.
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The treatment of schizophrenia has evolved over the past half-century primarily in the context of antipsychotic drug development. In addition to reviewing the evolution of antipsychotic treatments for schizophrenia, in this virtual live event the speakers will discuss definitions of adherence and review possible reasons for nonadherence, as well as...Virtual Event – Viruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: An Update on SARS-CoV-2
National November 03, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTSARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish ourselves after more than a year of uncertainty, risk, and restrictions, many questions have been answered, yet many questions remain...Virtual Event – Viruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: Perspectives on SARS-CoV-2 ‘Mythbusters’ Edition
National November 10, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTSARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we begin to re-establish ourselves after more than a year of uncertainty, risk, and restrictions, many questions have been answered, yet many questions remain...Virtual Event – Suicide Awareness, Assessment, & Prevention Strategies
National November 15, 2021 5:30pm to 6:30pm ESTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: Review common terminology used in suicidology Elucidate statistics associated with suicide globally and in the United States Discuss the possible relationship between suicide and psychiatric illnesses: major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia Highlight various suicide assessment tools Present current research on...Virtual Event – Viruses, Vaccines, & Long-Term Consequences: Panel Perspectives
National November 16, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm ESTSARS-CoV-2 has impacted our health, wealth, and lives on a global scale, the extent to which will not be fully appreciated for years to come. As we re-establish ourselves after more than a year of uncertainty, risk, and restrictions, new challenges and a growing appreciation of the potential long-term consequences...Virtual Event – Proposed Roles of Modulating Norepinephrine in Psychiatric Illnesses
National December 07, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm ESTThis online session examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses by investigating an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry, and demonstrating how malfunctioning cortical circuits can influence emotions, arousal, and cognition.Virtual & Live Event – 2nd Annual Sozosei Summit to Decriminalize Mental Illness
National December 13, 2021 1:00pm to 1:00pm ESTThe Sozosei Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Otsuka, has officially opened registration for the 2021 2nd Annual Sozosei Summit to Decriminalize Mental Illness. The Summit will be held from December 13-15, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Portions of the Summit will also...Virtual Event – Suicide Awareness, Assessment, & Prevention Strategies: Update On Statistics With Deep Dive Into Assessment & Prevention Strategies
National January 27, 2022 3:00pm to 4:00pm ESTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: Review common terminology used in suicidology Elucidate statistics associated with suicide globally and in the United States Discuss the possible relationship between suicide and psychiatric illnesses: major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia Highlight various suicide assessment tools Present current research on...Virtual Event – Proposed Roles of Modulating Norepinephrine in Psychiatric Illnesses
National February 17, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pm ESTThis online session examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses by investigating an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry, and demonstrating how malfunctioning cortical circuits can influence emotions, arousal, and cognition.Virtual Event – Importance Of Adherence To Outcomes In Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
National February 22, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTNonadherence is a serious problem that can compromise treatment effectiveness in psychiatry. This presentation will review the multidimensional factors that contribute to adherence, discuss consequences of poor adherence, and bring to light implementation strategies to address adherence.Virtual Event – The Evolving Psychopharmacology Of Major Depressive Disorder
National March 22, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: Provide a brief overview of depression prevalence and current standard treatments Review the monoamine hypothesis of depression Discuss alternative hypotheses of depression Highlight potential new therapeutic intervention targetsVirtual Event – Proposed Role Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses
National May 09, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for all PsychU members. This online session examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses by investigating an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry, and demonstrating how malfunctioning cortical circuits can influence emotions, arousal, and cognition.Virtual Event – Engaging Patients With Mental Health Disorders Through Technology
National May 17, 2022 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: Discuss current developments in digital health for psychiatry and consider the advantages and challenges of using digital tools Examine the use of technology in promoting treatment adherence Review shared decision making in psychiatry and the contribution that digital tools can make to its...Virtual Event – Psychiatrist As Patient: Caring For The Caregiver Film Viewing & Conversation With John Budin, MD
National May 26, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTIn celebrating May Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for this interactive virtual program where you will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Dr. John Budin, who was featured in the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) film “Psychiatrist as Patient: Caring for the Caregiver”.Virtual Event – Psychiatrist As Patient: Caring For The Caregiver Film Viewing & Conversation With John Budin, MD
National May 26, 2022 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDTIn celebrating May Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for this interactive virtual program where you will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Dr. John Budin, who was featured in the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) film “Psychiatrist as Patient: Caring for the Caregiver”.Virtual Event – Distinguishing Sedation VS Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
National June 14, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: To recognize the symptoms of acute agitation in an emergency department setting To understand the potential importance of minimizing sedation in the treatment of acute agitation in patients with schizophrenia To distinguish sedation from efficacy in antipsychotic treatment To understand the physiologic mechanisms...Virtual Event – Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder
National July 27, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDTThis is a Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Describe the prevalence of depression in the US Highlight the burden of MDD Identify inadequately treated MDD and understand how it impacts patients Understand which patients are at risk for inadequately treated MDD Explain...Virtual Event – Implementing Technology Into The Management Of Patients With Mental Health Disorder
National August 16, 2022 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review current digital health developments in psychiatry and areas in which technology can be used in clinical practice Consider advantages and challenges of using digital tools in mental health care Discuss approaches and challenges...Virtual Event – Strategies To Optimize Patient Outcomes In Bipolar I Disorder: The Role Of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
National September 14, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDTThis is a National Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In “Strategies to Optimize Patient Outcomes in Bipolar I Disorder: the Role of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics,” the objectives of this presentation are to understand the impact of mood episode recurrence in bipolar I disorder on patient functioning and clinical outcomes,...Virtual Event – Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder
National September 28, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for all PsychU Members. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Describe the prevalence of depression in the US Highlight the burden of MDD Identify inadequately treated MDD and understand how it impacts patients Understand which patients are at risk for inadequately treated MDD Explain...Virtual Event – Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
National November 07, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTThis is a National Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Describe the prevalence of depression in the US Highlight the burden of MDD Identify inadequately treated MDD and understand how it impacts patients Understand which patients are at risk for inadequately treated MDD...Virtual Event – Born This Way? The Role Of Early Life Stress In Adult Mental Illness
National February 01, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm ESTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: Recognize early life adversity as a risk factor for the development of psychiatric illness across diagnostic boundaries Characterize biological and neurobiological mechanisms that implicate childhood trauma and stress in adult mental illness Understand the importance of assessing early life events in the clinical...Virtual Event – Is It MDD Or Bipolar Disorder?
National May 01, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDTThis is a National Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review the prevalence and burden of major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) Discuss the clinical features of MDD and BD Address the difficulties in differential diagnosis between MDD and BDVirtual Event – Wellness in Mental Health: Examining Its Neurobiology & Clinical Application
National September 05, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm PDTKey Objectives Examine the neurobiology of wellness and associated clinical implications Explore wellness enhancing practices as an antidote to burnout Review data from a 30-day prescriptive wellness programOn-Demand Webinars
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Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- The Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASC™): How Caregivers Can Use This New Screener to Recognize the Breadth of Agitation Symptoms & Facilitate Conversations With Healthcare Professionals
- Improving Quality Of Life, Functioning & Well-Being In Individuals Living With Bipolar Disorder
- Practical Application of Wellness Strategies for Individuals in Underserved Communities with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Join us as Michelle Lavagnino and Dr. Heidi Fusco discuss an overview of Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients. This webinar will discuss the prevalence and burden…
REQUEST A PRESENTATION
Request a free educational program for your organization or region today! These customizable PsychU presentations are available both online and in-person, and cover a range of topics including: schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, care coordination, quality standards, and more.
Top Requested Presentations
Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia Disease State Education
The Importance Of Population Health: A Mental Health Perspective
Learning Tracks
Not sure where to start on the thousands of resources in the PsychU library? PsychU has created learning tracks to give community members a resource guide! Pick a learning track, review the materials outlined, and complete the Test Your Knowledge questions to participate in a resource ‘crash-course’ on one of the topics listed below.
Learning Tracks Topics
- Adherence
- Agitation In Dementia Associated With Alzheimers Disease
- Care Coordination & Integration
- Decriminalization Of Mental Illness
- Early Intervention In Psychosis
- Fundamentals of Pseudobulbar-Affect (PBA)
- Fundamentals of Schizophrenia
- Introduction To Neurobiology & Psychopharmacology
- Measurement-Based Care
- Metabolic Considerations In Depression
- PCP/Integrated Care
- PCP/Measurement Based Care
- Pharmacist
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention
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