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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.
This is a Virtual Event for PsychU members in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Discuss health equity and social determinants of health (SDoH) What is the relationship to population health? Discuss how SDoH impacts the economics of the population Discuss...Virtual Event – Is It MDD Or Bipolar Disorder?
National May 01, 2024 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDTThis is a National Virtual Event for all PsychU members. In this presentation, the objectives are to: Review the prevalence and burden of major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) Discuss the clinical features of MDD and BD Address the difficulties in differential diagnosis between MDD and BDExploring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Treatment Landscape & Unmet Needs
Live Event May 02, 2024 6:30pm to 8:30pm EDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in Ohio. This presentation will examine the current evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and use in the development of individual treatment plans for patients. Additional insights will be reviewed regarding PTSD therapeutic landscape, psychotherapy, and...Virtual Event – Agitation Associated With Alzheimer’s Dementia Disease State Education: Clinical, Humanistic & Economic Burden
Regional/Local May 08, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTThis is a Virtual Event for PsychU Members in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In this presentation, topics of discussion are: Clinical burden Humanistic burden Economic burden AAD is associated with substantial patient burden and long-term consequencesExploring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Pathophysiology
Webinar May 16, 2024 12:00pm to 12:30pm EDTAlthough there may be many etiologies, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a dynamic disorder that involves fluctuations between contrasting forms of emotional dysregulation.1 This webinar will provide a high-level overview of the pathophysiology of PTSD, including discussion of the potential role of monoamine neurotransmitter systems involved in emotional regulation and...Importance Of Adherence On Individuals With Bipolar Disorder
Live Event May 16, 2024 6:30pm to 8:30pm EDTThis is a Live Event for PsychU members in Connecticut. Treatment 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 our discussion today, the speaker will discuss and define some of these challenges...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 EDTSelf-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 EDTThis 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 EDTThis 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 EDTAs 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 EDTThis 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 providersMajor Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease
Live Event June 20, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm EDTThis 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 EDTApproximately 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 EDTJoin 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 EDTBipolar 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 EDTAs 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 PDTThis 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 EDTClinical 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 PDTThis 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 DopamineVirtual Event – Wellness in Mental Health: Examining Its Neurobiology & Clinical Application
National September 05, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm PDTKey Objectives Examine the neurobiology of wellness and associated clinical implications Explore wellness enhancing practices as an antidote to burnout Review data from a 30-day prescriptive wellness programVirtual Event – PTSD: Epidemiology, Trauma Types, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation & Course
Regional/Local September 12, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm PDTThis 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.Clinical Perspectives on the Impact of Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia Among the Hispanic Community
Webinar September 18, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDTLatinos/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 EDTMarginalized 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,...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…
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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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