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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.
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...Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Clinical Considerations & Unmet Needs
Webinar November 15, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTDuring an expert interview, Otsuka Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Mark Tacelosky will be talking with Dr. Christine Costa who will discuss a variety of topics related to the management of patients with PTSD. The conversation will include the definition of PTSD, incidence/prevalence, trauma types, challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and...PTSD: Epidemiology, Trauma Types, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation & Course
Live Event November 19, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm ESTThis 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.PTSD Clinical Considerations & Unmet Needs
Live Event November 19, 2024 6:30pm to 8:30pm ESTThe global effects of trauma, both physiologically and psychologically on individuals, are extensive. Current evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are valuable resources and can be used to help develop individual treatment plans for patients. In that context, we will examine the current PTSD...Monoamine Neurotransmitter Dysregulation in Major Depressive Disorder
Webinar December 17, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTJoin us for a PsychU webinar with Drs. W. Clay Jackson and Christian Aurup as they discuss the potential relationship between the monoamine neurotransmitter systems in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Our webinar aims to provide valuable insights into the relationship between the monoamine neurotransmitter systems and the overlapping projections throughout...Identification of Agitation in Patients with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease: Perspectives from the Primary Care Provider
Webinar December 18, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTJoin us for a discussion with Dr. C. Brendan Montano, as he shares his perspective from the primary care setting on identifying and responding to agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. The discussion will explore the prevalence and burden of agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia, recognition of agitation symptoms,...Incorporating Digital Therapeutics into the Patient Journey
Webinar January 13, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm ESTJoin us for an insightful webinar exploring digital therapeutics (DTx) as innovative, nonpharmacologic treatment options for mental health conditions. Explore ways incorporating DTx into clinical practice, from identifying the appropriate patients to understanding potential benefits, limitations, outcomes, and accessibility options. Learn approaches for educating patients and caregivers and leveraging peer...Understanding Caregivers’ Perspectives: Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
Webinar March 26, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTAgitation in Alzheimer's Dementia is frequently under-recognized by caregivers and under-diagnosed by healthcare professionals (HCPs) despite its prevalence.1-3 Caregivers are essential in recognizing, assessing, and communicating these symptoms to HCPs. Join us as we explore the caregivers' insights on the "most bothersome" symptoms and what they view as meaningful improvements...Agitation Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease – Disease State Education, Burden, & Current Treatment Guidelines
Live Event April 16, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm CDTAn overview of agitation associated with Alzheimer's Disease and the treatment landscape.Virtual Event – PTSD: Clinical Considerations & Unmet Needs
Regional/Local April 22, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am PDTThe global effects of trauma, both physiologically and psychologically on individuals, are extensive. Current evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are valuable resources and can be used to help develop individual treatment plans for patients. In that context, we will examine the current...Meet the New PsychU PTSD Section Advisor: Dr. James Murrough
Webinar April 23, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTDuring an expert interview, Otsuka Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Mark Tacelosky, will be talking with the new PsychU Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Section Advisor Dr. James Murrough. The conversation will cover Dr. Murrough’s experience treating PTSD and include his thoughts on challenges, unmet needs, and the future of...Virtual Event – Unmet Needs In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
National April 24, 2025 12:00pm to 1:30pm EDTThis evidence-based review highlights important aspects of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) for better understanding of the prevalence and challenges in diagnosis and explore the potential pathobiological correlations in AAD. Describes the clinical and humanistic burden and discusses current guidelines for nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments of this complex and...Virtual Event – Born This Way? The Role Of Early Life Stress In Adult Mental Illness
National April 30, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm EDTThis presentation will focus on early life events that can continue to influence the adolescent and adult mind. Goals of this discussion will include recognizing 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...Virtual Event – Born This Way? The Role Of Early Life Stress In Adult Mental Illness
National May 01, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm PDTThis presentation will focus on early life events that can continue to influence the adolescent and adult mind. Goals of this discussion will include recognizing 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...Unmet Needs In Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD)
Live Event May 08, 2025 6:00pm to 8:30pm EDTThis evidence-based review highlights important aspects of agitation associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) for better understanding of the prevalence and challenges in diagnosis and explore the potential pathobiological correlations in AAD. Describes the clinical and humanistic burden and discusses current guidelines for nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments of this complex and...PTSD: Epidemiology, Trauma Types, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation & Course
Live Event May 08, 2025 6:00pm to 8:30pm EDTThis 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.Patient Treatment Preferences in Bipolar-I Disorder: Are We Really Listening?
Webinar May 29, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTPharmacological treatment with oral or long acting injectable medications are recommended to reduce relapse risk and promote quality of life in patients with Bipolar-I Disorder. Healthcare providers and patients with Bipolar-I Disorder share many treatment goals, valuing treatment efficacy and stability and allowing patients to engage effectively within society and...Using a Narrative Approach Therapy in Addressing PTSD Self-Stigma
Webinar June 04, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTJoin us for this on-demand webinar, moderated by Haneefa Rakeeb, DNP, PMHNP-BC, AFN-BC, Philip Yanos, Ph.D., and JoAnn Dorio Burton, CPRP, who share the impact of narrative therapy interventions to support individuals suffering from PTSD. We will briefly discuss the NECT methodology and delve into the impact of The Hero’s...Strategies To Optimize Patient Outcomes In Bipolar-I Disorder: Role Of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Live Event June 04, 2025 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: Understand the impact of mood episode recurrence in bipolar I disorder on patient functioning and clinical outcomes Discuss risk factors for mood episode recurrence, including nonadherence, in patients with bipolar I disorder Review management strategies, including long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs), to optimize patient...Virtual Event – Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia (AAD) in the Long-Term Care (LTC) Setting – An Introduction to the Agitation in Alzheimer’s Screener for Caregivers (AASCTM)
National June 11, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTObjectives Describe how agitation associated with Alzheimer’s dementia (AAD) can manifest within the long-term care (LTC) setting and the burden that AAD can pose to both residents and caregivers. Review current approaches to recognizing and documenting AAD in the LTC setting, as well as potential challenges faced by nursing home...Virtual Event – Addressing Caregiver Burden & Identifying Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
Regional/Local June 25, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDTOver 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 homes.2 The demand for caregivers and the burden can negatively impact their quality of life and ability to provide care. This...PTSD: Epidemiology, Trauma Types, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation & Course
Live Event June 26, 2025 6:00pm to 8:30pm EDTThis 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.Collaborative Care In Mental Health
Live Event July 22, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm EDTIn this presentation, the objectives are to: Discuss what is collaborative care Discuss why is there a need for collaborative care Review collaborative care models and outcomes Review implementing mental health integrated care Discuss challenges to implementing collaborative care programsThe Impact Of Adherence In Patients With Bipolar I Disorder
Live Event July 23, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm CDTTreatment non-adherence is a dilemma in bipolar disorder and is one of the leading challenges in providing effective treatments for people diagnosed with BP I disorder. During this discussion, the speaker discusses and defines some of these challenges and provides the latest information on treatment-related determinants of adherence. We also...On-Demand Webinars
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Psychometric Validation of the AASC®: Supporting Early Detection & Improving Caregiver-HCP communication in Agitation Associated With Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease (AAD)
- Understanding the Complexity of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- The Importance of Quality in Behavioral Health Care
- Mental Health Awareness: Shedding Light on the Interplay between Suicide & Stigma
In this webinar, Dr. Carolyn Clevenger will provide both background on AASC® tool development and details on AASC® quantitative validation study design and results.

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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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