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.
A Recovery-Oriented Perspective & Approach To Behavioral Health Care: A Discussion Among A Peer & A Clinical Provider (ROPA Series Part 2) Recovery is possible for most individuals living with a mental health condition and this is a process that can improve their health and wellness; live a self-directed life; and work towards achieving their […]
Virtual Learning Session – Psychedelics For The Treatment Of Depression: Focus On 5HT-2A The presenters will discuss the history of psychedelics in therapeutic approaches with a primary focus on psilocybin. They will also review the neurobiology of psychedelics and the role of 5-HT2A receptors, review the results of recently published findings, and discuss the challenges […]
Cultural Competence In Healthcare: Laying The Foundation Delivering high-quality and equitable care to an increasingly diverse population is a challenge faced by individual healthcare providers and healthcare systems. Cultural competence has been described as an approach to reduce disparities and improve healthcare quality within the healthcare system. But what exactly is cultural competence? Drs. Valerie […]
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.
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.
Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory Please join us for this timely discussion honoring Black History Month with three speakers on the topic of racial disparities in the provision of healthcare in the Black American community. Harriet A. Washington, Dr. William Lawson, and Dr. David Smith […]
A Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Texas. 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. The discussion will conclude with practical approaches to the daily implementation of these interventions.
The monoamine hypothesis has been the prevailing theory underlying depression. This presentation will examine the alternative and emerging hypothesis of depression pathophysiology, including non-monoamine neurotransmitters, genetic influences, hormonal effects, immunology, and neurotrophic factors.
A Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Texas. 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 strategies.
A Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Texas. 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 strategies.
A 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 […]
PsychU members are invited to tune into a lively Point-Counterpoint between two experts in the field of bipolar disorders. There has been much discussion about depression and bipolar disorder being spectrum rather than discrete disorders. Dr. Fatima Sadat will moderate this debate between PsychU bipolar section advisors Dr. Terence Ketter and Dr. Joseph Goldberg as […]
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 Live Event – Managing The Patient With Schizophrenia: Striking A Balance Between Symptoms Control & Tolerability A Virtual Live Event for PsychU members in Florida. This presentation addresses the importance of optimizing therapy toward long-term symptomatic improvement for patients with schizophrenia. The discussion will examine the schizophrenia disease course and the impact of persistent […]
Addressing Caregiver Burden & Identifying Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia
Come and join us for this webinar, as our speaker and moderator highlight the impact of caregiver burden, discuss challenges in recognizing agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia, and share tools that…
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.
Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia Disease State Education
The Importance Of Population Health: A Mental Health Perspective
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.
