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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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Virtual Event – Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder

Regional/Local August 03, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Virtual Event - Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorder A regional virtual event for PsychU members in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT, Lower Manhattan, Long Island, & Eastern PA. The prevalence of co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs) with mental illness remains high. This presentation examines their clinical impact on outcomes, the changing landscape […]

TEST EVENT ONLY

Webinar August 03, 2021 4:30pm to 5:30pm EDT

Test Event Only This is a test event only. The sole purpose of this event is to use it for testing emails and other issues which need to be addressed on real events. Thank you for your patience. PSYCHU PROGRAM ATTENDANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PsychU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Developmental & Commercialization Inc., Otsuka America […]

Transforming Mental Health Care In The US: A Discussion On The RAND Corporation Report

Webinar August 04, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Transforming Mental Health Care In The US: A Discussion On The RAND Corporation Report The United States is at a time of promise for historic transformation in mental health care. For decades, systemic problems have persisted — including high levels of unmet need, underdevelopment of community-based supports, and inequities in access and quality of care. […]

Virtual Event – Do Inflammation & Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize To The Brain? Implications For Disease Modeling & Novel Approaches In Psychiatry

National August 09, 2021 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT

Virtual Event - Do Inflammation & Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize To The Brain? Implications For Disease Modeling & Novel Approaches In Psychiatry During this webinar, Dr. David Block, MD, MMM and Sucharita Somkuwar, PhD will discuss the effects of inflammation and metabolic disturbances on mood disorders in a national Virtual Event. The objectives of the presentation […]

Virtual Event – Importance of Adherence to Outcomes in Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder

National August 12, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Importance of Adherence to Outcomes in Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder Nonadherence 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 – Mindfulness Meditation In Mental Health

Regional/Local August 24, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Virtual Event - Mindfulness Meditation In Mental Health This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in DC, MD, NC, and VA. In this presentation, the objectives are to: -Provide a brief overview of mindfulness meditation, including the methods and techniques used in mindfulness meditation-Review the evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions for mental […]

Behavioral Health HEDIS® Measures: An Annual Update From NCQA©

Webinar August 25, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Behavioral Health HEDIS® Measures: An Annual Update From NCQA© The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) collects information on the performance of health care service delivery from health plans covering more than 191 million people using its proprietary Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, or HEDIS. One of health care’s most widely used performance improvement […]

Virtual Event – Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder

Regional/Local August 26, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT

Virtual Event - Inadequately Treated Major Depressive Disorder This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. 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 […]

Virtual Event – Mental Health Awareness: A Focus on Suicide & Stigma

Regional/Local August 31, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Mental Health Awareness: A Focus on Suicide & Stigma This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in NJ, Upper Manhattan and Rockland County, NY. 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 […]

Virtual Event – Proposed Roles Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses

National September 01, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT

Proposed Roles Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses Modulation of norepinephrine (NE) has become commonplace in understanding psychiatric illnesses and in therapeutic approaches. This presentation will investigate the complex overlap of monoamines and the role of NE in neuronal circuitry. The discussion will dive deep into the relationship between local NE concentration and receptor activation, […]

Suicide & Black Americans: Statistics, Faith, & Contextual Competence

Webinar September 10, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Suicide & Black Americans: Statistics, Faith, & Contextual Competence September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with September 10th being World Suicide Prevention Day, and PsychU will be joining the awareness efforts. Mental health challenges exist across racial/ethnic and cultural lines, impacting individuals from all walks of life. Unfortunately, these challenges impact communities disproportionally.  Specifically, it’s […]

Technology In Mental Health: Role Of The Treatment Team

Webinar September 14, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Technology in Mental Health: Role of the Treatment Team Digital health technology can be used in a variety of settings to increase adherence, engage patients, and measure outcomes. Many providers are adopting digital health solutions to increase their ability to provide efficient and effective care to the patients they serve. In this webinar, Dr. Dan […]

Joint Virtual Event – Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease

Virtual & Live Events September 14, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease This is a joint virtual live event for NephU & PsychU members in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 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 […]

Virtual Event – Do Inflammation & Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize to the Brain? Implications for Disease Modeling & Novel Approaches in Psychiatry

Regional/Local September 20, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Do Inflammation and Metabolic Disturbances Metastasize to the Brain? Implications for Disease Modeling and Novel Approaches in Psychiatry This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Florida. During this presentation, Dante Durand, MD, MBA and Aneta Fornal, PharmD will discuss the effect of inflammation and metabolic disturbances on mood disorders. The objectives of the […]

Virtual Event – Decriminalizing Mental Illness

Regional/Local September 22, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Decriminalizing Mental Illness This is a virtual event for PsychU members in Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio. U.S. correctional institutions, local courts, and police officers frequently encounter people with untreated mental health disorders. Once incarcerated, individuals with mental illness tend to stay longer in jail and upon release are at a […]

Virtual Event – The Aftermath of Suicide: What Can Be Done & How Should We Talk About It?

Regional/Local September 22, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT

This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Texas. The presentation will focus on the impact of suicide on mental health. Upon reviewing the prevalence and suicide statistics in the U.S., the discussion will review how certain myths, media coverage, and language can give rise to misperceptions. Strategies to combat stigma and protect those […]

Virtual Event – Role of Pharmacogenetic Testing in Psychiatry

Regional/Local October 06, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT

Role of Pharmacogenetic Testing in Psychiatry This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Pharmacogenetics allows for treatment customization based on an individual’s genetic profile. This presentation will explore the possible role of genetic information in psychiatry by cross-examining the potential utility and limitations of pharmacogenetic testing.

Virtual Event – Addressing the Transition of Care For Patients with Schizophrenia: A Case Study Approach

Regional/Local October 07, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Addressing the Transition of Care For Patients with Schizophrenia: A Case Study Approach This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in New York City, Upper/Lower Manhattan, and Rockland County, N.J. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review current challenges faced by patients with schizophrenia during the transition from hospital discharge to the community […]

LIVE EVENT – Cannabis: Potential Risks & Benefits in Mental Health

Live Event October 07, 2021 6:30pm to 8:30pm CDT

Cannabis: Potential Risks & Benefits in Mental Health This is a Live Event for memebers of PsychU in Dallas, Texas. 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 discussion will examine the changing U.S. regulatory landscape, detail […]

Perspectives Of Schizophrenia Treatment Guidelines

Webinar October 13, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Perspectives Of Schizophrenia Treatment Guidelines Schizophrenia is a challenging diagnosis both domestically and across the world. Various treatment guidelines have been developed by key thought leaders to share perspectives on acute and long-term management of Schizophrenia. Join Jehan Marino, Senior Medical Science Liaison for Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization, as she moderates a robust discussion […]

The Role Of The Pharmacist In The Treatment Of Depression

Webinar October 19, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

The Role Of The Pharmacist In The Treatment Of Depression Depression is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting approximately 8% of American adults in a given year. Despite the high prevalence of depression, it is often not adequately managed.  Pharmacists are well placed to have a role in depression management across practice settings, […]

Virtual Event – Bipolar Disorder: Updates on Research & Clinical Outcomes

National October 19, 2021 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT

Bipolar Disorder: Updates on Research and Clinical Outcomes This presentation details the multidimensional nature of bipolar disorder and highlights the wide spectrum of associated manic and depressive symptoms. The discussion will review the brain anatomical correlation of symptoms as well as the underlying pathophysiological theories. Furthermore, the impact of residual symptoms on clinical outcomes, on […]

Virtual Event – Mental Health Awareness: A Focus on Suicide & Stigma

Regional/Local October 20, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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 – Improving Chronic Disease Control by Bringing Medication Management Services to Patients

Regional/Local October 21, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

Improving Chronic Disease Control by Bringing Medication Management Services to Patients This is a virtual event for PsychU members in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and New Jersey. Medication-related problems cost the United States $290 billion per year in avoidable medical spending. In recognizing 2021 National Pharmacy Week, please join Drs. Bryan Archuleta, […]

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