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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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Virtual Event – The Role Of Glutamate In Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia
Regional/Local March 18, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTA Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and eastern New York. Glutamate is the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system, and glutamatergic dysregulation has been implicated in the pathophysiology of both mood disorders and schizophrenia. This presentation will examine current research in this area, provide an overview of ionotropic […]
Virtual Event – Distinguishing Sedation From Efficacy In Antipsychotic Treatment
Regional/Local March 23, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTA 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
Regional/Local March 24, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTVirtual 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
Regional/Local April 07, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTVirtual 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 […]
Virtual Live Event – Considerations & Factors For Initiating & Switching Antipsychotic Medications In Schizophrenia
Regional/Local April 07, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTVirtual Event – Is It Major Depressive Disorder Or Bipolar Disorder?
Regional/Local April 21, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTIs 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
Regional/Local April 22, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTJoint 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
Regional/Local April 22, 2021 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDTJoint 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
Regional/Local April 28, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTVirtual 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?
Regional/Local May 06, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTVirtual 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
Regional/Local May 20, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTVirtual 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
Regional/Local May 20, 2021 5:30pm to 6:30pm EDTVirtual 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 Live Event – An Overview Of Treatment Options For Schizophrenia
Regional/Local May 25, 2021 8:02pm to 8:02pm EDTVirtual Event – Exploring Nonpharmacological Anti-inflammatory Strategies In Mental Health: Connecting Science To Clinical Practice
Regional/Local May 26, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTVirtual 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
Regional/Local June 03, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTVirtual 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
Regional/Local June 03, 2021 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDTVirtual 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
Regional/Local June 08, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDTVirtual 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 […]
Virtual Event – Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder
Regional/Local June 09, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTVirtual Event - Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Florida. 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 – PsychUsim Overview Presentation
Regional/Local June 22, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTPsychUsim Overview Presentation A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Upstate New York, the Bronx, and Upper Manhattan. PsychUsim is a disease state education simulator, showcasing a scientific and holistic view of the nuanced illness progression within various psychiatric disorders, through an interactive experience.
Virtual Event – Use Of Telemedicine & Technology In The Treatment Of Mental Health
Regional/Local July 13, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTVirtual Event - Use Of Telemedicine & Technology In The Treatment Of Mental Health This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in NC & SC. The presentation highlights the implications of telemedicine and technology in mental health care. The discussion will cross-examine the pros and cons of practicing telepsychiatry, then review real-world outcomes from […]
Virtual Event – Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder
Regional/Local July 14, 2021 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDTVirtual Event - Anxiety In Major Depressive Disorder 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 – Update On The Role Of Gut Microbiota Modulation For The Treatment & Prevention Of Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Regional/Local July 15, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTVirtual Event - Update On The Role Of Gut Microbiota Modulation For The Treatment & Prevention Of Mood & Anxiety Disorders A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Upstate New York. This presentation will take a deep dive into the intricate relationship between brain-gut-microbiome and mental health. How the immune system impacts this relation, the […]
Virtual Event – Perspectives In Schizophrenia: Proposed Disease Pathophysiology & Potential Treatment Implications
Regional/Local July 20, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTVirtual Event - Perspectives In Schizophrenia: Proposed Disease Pathophysiology & Potential Treatment Implications A Virtual Event for PsychU members in Florida. This presentation examines the proposed pathophysiology of schizophrenia. The discussion will focus on altered neurotransmitter pathways and the evolution of antipsychotics to target multiple receptor types.
On-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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