Events

Distinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment A Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Florida. This presentation will highlight the importance of distinguishing sedation from antipsychotic treatment efficacy. Symptomatology of acute agitation, neurobiological mechanisms for sedation, and potential consequences of long-term sedation will be discussed to review pharmacologic considerations when selecting an antipsychotic.

A Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Texas. This presentation will highlight the importance of distinguishing sedation from antipsychotic treatment efficacy. Symptomatology of acute agitation, neurobiological mechanisms for sedation, and potential consequences of long-term sedation will be discussed to review pharmacologic considerations when selecting an antipsychotic.

Virtual Event - Cannabis: Potential Risks & Benefits In Mental Health A Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Eastern NY state;  Rockland County, NY; and Upper Manhattan, NY. The presentation will address the increasing relevance of cannabis in the U.S. and the importance for care providers to communicate with patients on cannabis use. The […]

Virtual Event – Considerations & Factors For Initiating & Switching Antipsychotic Medications In Schizophrenia A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, & Oklahoma. This presentation will examine the essential factors for consideration when initiating and/or switching antipsychotic treatments in schizophrenia. Both general and specific factors unique to patient and medication are implemented […]

Is It Major Depressive Disorder Or Bipolar Disorder? A Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Upstate New York. This presentation will cross-examine the clinical features of major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD). The discussion will focus on how the clinical overlap of symptoms poses challenges in the differential diagnosis. Strategies to improve […]

Joint Virtual Event – Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease A Virtual Event for PsychU members in New Jersey, and for all NephU members nationwide. There is a high prevalence of depression among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This presentation will examine the clinical overlap between CKD and major depressive disorder (MDD) in […]

Joint Virtual Event – Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease A Virtual Event for PsychU members in New Jersey, and for all NephU members nationwide. There is a high prevalence of depression among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This presentation will examine the clinical overlap between CKD and major depressive disorder (MDD) in […]

Virtual Event - Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Florida. The presentation highlights the importance of addressing inadequately treated major depressive disorder (MDD). The discussion will feature the prevalence and burden of inadequately treated MDD in the U.S., how inadequate treatment impacts long-term outcomes of MDD and possible treatment […]

Virtual Event - Is It Major Depressive Disorder Or Bipolar Disorder? A Virtual Event for PsychU members in North Carolina. This presentation will cross-examine the clinical features of major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD). The discussion will focus on how the clinical overlap of symptoms poses challenges in the differential diagnosis. Strategies to […]

Virtual Event - Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. Presenters explain the prevalence of anxiety in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), discuss the clinical prognosis of comorbid anxiety with MDD, and identify rating scales that assess anxiety and MDD.

Virtual Event - Mental Health Awareness: A Focus On Suicide & Stigma A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Kentucky and West Virginia. The presentation aims to raise mental health awareness on suicide. The discussion will review the multifaceted and dynamic factors that contribute to risk and explore prevention strategies focused on reducing stigma and […]

Virtual Event - Exploring Nonpharmacological Anti-inflammatory Strategies In Mental Health: Connecting Science To Clinical Practice A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Florida. Inflammation has effects on physical and mental health. This presentation will carefully review the mechanistic roles of inflammatory signals on physiology, followed by an exploration of non-pharmacological interventions to improve overall wellness. […]

Virtual Event - Proposed Roles Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses A Virtual Event for PsychU members in ID, LA, MS, NV, WY, and the San Diego and Inland Empire counties of CA. Dr. Sucharita Somkuwar and Dr. Hasib Bhojwani will examine the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses. The learning objectives are as follows: […]

Virtual Event - Proposed Roles Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses A Virtual Event for PsychU members in ID, LA, MS, NV, WY, and the San Diego and Inland Empire counties of CA. Dr. Sucharita Somkuwar and Dr. Hasib Bhojwani will examine the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses. The learning objectives are as follows: […]

Virtual Event - Impact Of Major Depressive Disorder On Patients, Caregivers, Payers, & Employers A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The presentation will explore the expansive burden of major depressive disorder (MDD). The discussion will detail how MDD impacts the patient, caregivers, employers, and payers. Moreover, the importance of addressing […]