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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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Combating Self-Stigma In Persons With Serious Mental Illness (SMI) With Narrative Enhancement & Cognitive Therapy (NECT)

Webinar May 22, 2024 12:00pm to 12:30pm EDT
Self-stigma refers to the negative attitudes, including internalized shame, that people with mental illness have about their condition.1 Many interventions are available to address self-stigma in the serious mental illness (SMI) population, and one of them is Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT). NECT is a manualized group-based psychosocial intervention...

Virtual Event – Care Coordination For Adult Patients With SMI – From Inpatient To Outpatient

Regional/Local May 22, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
This is a Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In this presentation, topics of discussion are: Program introduction Clinical course of serious mental illness (SMI) Risk factors for relapse/recurrence Discussion of coordination of care and discharge planning Hypothetical profile...

Virtual Event – Unmet Needs In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)

Regional/Local June 06, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This evidence-based review highlights important aspects of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) for better understanding of prevalence and challenges in diagnosis and explore the potential pathobiological correlations in AAD. Describes the clinical...

Ask A Digital Navigator: Adopting Technology To Improve Mental Health

Webinar June 20, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
As digital mental health tools are becoming an integral part of our healthcare landscape, there is a need to integrate them in our clinical practice. Dr. Maria Perez will facilitate this discussion about the role of digital navigators. Our experts, Noy Alon and Sarah Perret, will present on the challenges...

Antipsychotic Treatment Options In Schizophrenia

Live Event June 20, 2024 6:00pm to 7:30pm EDT
This is a Live Event for PsychU members in the Buffalo, NY area. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review evolution of antipsychotic treatments Discuss definitions of adherence and possible reasons for nonadherence Compare evidence supporting oral and long-acting injectable antipsychotics Discuss potential communication strategies for patients and providers

Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease

Live Event June 20, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDT
This is a PsychU & NephU Joint Live Event for PsychU members in the Pittsburgh, PA area. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Overview of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)/End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Discuss the high prevalence of depression in patients with CKD. Discuss...

Practical Application Of Wellness Strategies For Individuals In Underserved Communities With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Webinar July 11, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Approximately 50 million United States adults are living with a mental illness, with 21 million having depression and 13 million with post-traumatic stress disorder.1-4 Minority individuals are among these prevalence statistics but are less likely to receive mental health care.5 In commemorating National Minority Mental Health Month, join us on...

Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) In Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Webinar July 17, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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 of TBI patients suffering from PBA and the importance of diagnosing in several different practice settings.

Improving Quality Of Life, Functioning & Well-being In Individuals Living With Bipolar Disorder

Webinar July 25, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong, chronic mental health disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood that can have a profound negative effect on daily functioning, cognition, and quality of life for individuals living with the disorder.1 During this webinar, guest speaker Dr. Martha Sajatovic, and Medical Science Liaison, Taylor Ochalek,...

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

Webinar August 01, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
As a follow-up to the previous webinar, “An Introduction to the AASCTM,” this webinar will re-ground on the current landscape of Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) and the negative impact agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia (AAD) has on both caregivers and patients. Additionally, it will introduce guidance on how caregivers should use the...

Virtual Event – PTSD: Epidemiology, Trauma Types, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation & Course

Regional/Local August 21, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm PDT
This slide deck will examine the prevalence, incidence, and demographics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), explore trauma types, review important screening and diagnostic tools, plus delve into the complexities encountered during the initial presentation and subsequent assessment of PTSD. Please note: This virtual live event is restricted to PsychU members...

Psychotherapeutic Approaches in PTSD Treatment

Webinar August 22, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Clinical guidelines recommend both pharmacologic and non-pharmacological interventions in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)1. This presentation will highlight these interventions in addition to exploring the benefits of combined pharmacological and non-pharmacologic treatments. Objectives for this webinar include: a review of PTSD diagnostic criteria; common psychotherapies utilized in PTSD;...

Virtual Event – Pathophysiology Of Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD) – The Potential Role Of The Norepinephrine, Serotonin & Dopamine (NSD) Neurotransmitter Systems

Regional/Local August 30, 2024 6:00pm to 7:00pm PDT
This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in California. In this presentation, topics of discussion are: Loss of behavior regulation in agitation associated with AD Monoamine systems in agitation associated with AD pathophysiology Norepinephrine Serotonin Dopamine

Clinical Perspectives on the Impact of Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia Among the Hispanic Community

Webinar September 18, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Latinos/Hispanics represent the fastest-growing population in the United States yet, they face significant health disparities in Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD) diagnosis and care.1 Join us for an enlightening discussion moderated by John Awad, MD, alongside esteemed speakers Freddi Segal-Gidan, PA, PhD (Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California) and...

The Danger of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Stigma Among Marginalized Communities

Webinar October 10, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Marginalized communities are those excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, and/or cultural life. Examples include race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, language and/or immigration status1. This webinar aims to raise awareness between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the stigma associated with marginalized communities. A review of risk factors,...

Factors in Designing & Evaluating Clinical Trials for App-Based Interventions 

Webinar October 14, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
As digital mental health interventions are becoming an integral part of our healthcare landscape, there is a need to better understand digital clinical trials and how to evaluate their outcomes to support clinical decision making. In this webinar, Dr. Sara Morimoto, PsyD will share her expertise in developing and testing...

Virtual Event – A Treatment Journey Hospital to Community

National October 29, 2024 6:30pm to 7:30pm EDT
In this presentation, topics of discussion are: Program introduction Clinical course of serious mental illness (SMI) Risk factors for relapse/recurrence Discussion of coordination of care and discharge planning Hypothetical profile of a patient with SMI

Addressing Caregiver Burden & Identifying Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia

Webinar November 13, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.1 The majority (80%) of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia are receiving care in their home.2  The demand for caregivers and the burden can negatively impact their quality of life and ability to provide care....

Treatment Pathways Across Cultures

Webinar November 14, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Understanding the cultural aspects of treating bipolar disease offers invaluable insights into how diverse ethnic backgrounds influence the perception, diagnosis and the management of this condition. Appreciating these differences can improve communication between healthcare providers and patients and lead to more improved, personalized and effective healthcare treatment plans. During this...
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